Dr Ben King 🌍
@benking01.bsky.social
Long Covid & PE recovery.
GeographyTeacher.
Sustainability & Climate Change.
BSc Env Science & Physics (Stirling).
Soil Erosion PhD & Geog PGCE (Exeter).
Tuba player.
Devon, UK.
GeographyTeacher.
Sustainability & Climate Change.
BSc Env Science & Physics (Stirling).
Soil Erosion PhD & Geog PGCE (Exeter).
Tuba player.
Devon, UK.
Pinned
Saturday morning. Crash averted 🌝
Constantly #Pacing like crazy to keep my (relatively mild in comparison to others) #PEM symptoms at bay
Approaching four years of #LongCovid but I've been avoiding the associated malaise, muscle aches and muscle weakness for over a year now 🙏
Constantly #Pacing like crazy to keep my (relatively mild in comparison to others) #PEM symptoms at bay
Approaching four years of #LongCovid but I've been avoiding the associated malaise, muscle aches and muscle weakness for over a year now 🙏
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The tide is turning. Even the Telegraph is now admitting the damage the Brexit deal has done to the economy.
November 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The tide is turning. Even the Telegraph is now admitting the damage the Brexit deal has done to the economy.
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It took me the best part of two years to work out how to keep working - and playing - alongside the #LongCovid that's still attacking my body's systems.
But I genuinely think that I've found a way to keep the inflammation and #dysautonomia at bay.
The past week has been very BUSY 👇
But I genuinely think that I've found a way to keep the inflammation and #dysautonomia at bay.
The past week has been very BUSY 👇
Rested for all but 2 hours today.
Just 20 minutes of 'Moderate' movement and 100 minutes of 'Light' movement.
Self-imposed REST before what's going to be another incredibly busy week ahead, including rehearsals with 3 different musical groups and performances with 2.
#TubaPlayer
Just 20 minutes of 'Moderate' movement and 100 minutes of 'Light' movement.
Self-imposed REST before what's going to be another incredibly busy week ahead, including rehearsals with 3 different musical groups and performances with 2.
#TubaPlayer
a young man is laying on a green couch with his hand on his face
Alt: a young man is laying on a green sofa
media.tenor.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:54 PM
It took me the best part of two years to work out how to keep working - and playing - alongside the #LongCovid that's still attacking my body's systems.
But I genuinely think that I've found a way to keep the inflammation and #dysautonomia at bay.
The past week has been very BUSY 👇
But I genuinely think that I've found a way to keep the inflammation and #dysautonomia at bay.
The past week has been very BUSY 👇
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Found a backstage sofa!
November 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Found a backstage sofa!
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The view from here
November 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The view from here
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Hell yeah! My favorite classical piece, Rite of Spring!
November 29, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Hell yeah! My favorite classical piece, Rite of Spring!
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It was seeing ‘horizontal resting’ in your posts that made me realise I was unwittingly only doing half-arsed resting. Getting horizontal has been a game changer. THANK YOU!!
November 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
It was seeing ‘horizontal resting’ in your posts that made me realise I was unwittingly only doing half-arsed resting. Getting horizontal has been a game changer. THANK YOU!!
The view from here
November 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The view from here
It took me the best part of two years to work out how to keep working - and playing - alongside the #LongCovid that's still attacking my body's systems.
But I genuinely think that I've found a way to keep the inflammation and #dysautonomia at bay.
The past week has been very BUSY 👇
But I genuinely think that I've found a way to keep the inflammation and #dysautonomia at bay.
The past week has been very BUSY 👇
Rested for all but 2 hours today.
Just 20 minutes of 'Moderate' movement and 100 minutes of 'Light' movement.
Self-imposed REST before what's going to be another incredibly busy week ahead, including rehearsals with 3 different musical groups and performances with 2.
#TubaPlayer
Just 20 minutes of 'Moderate' movement and 100 minutes of 'Light' movement.
Self-imposed REST before what's going to be another incredibly busy week ahead, including rehearsals with 3 different musical groups and performances with 2.
#TubaPlayer
a young man is laying on a green couch with his hand on his face
Alt: a young man is laying on a green sofa
media.tenor.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:54 PM
It took me the best part of two years to work out how to keep working - and playing - alongside the #LongCovid that's still attacking my body's systems.
But I genuinely think that I've found a way to keep the inflammation and #dysautonomia at bay.
The past week has been very BUSY 👇
But I genuinely think that I've found a way to keep the inflammation and #dysautonomia at bay.
The past week has been very BUSY 👇
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November 29, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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Here. You probably need this.
This is incredible thank you @sesmith.lol here are some shrimp.
November 29, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Here. You probably need this.
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Saturday morning. Crash averted 🌝
Constantly #Pacing like crazy to keep my (relatively mild in comparison to others) #PEM symptoms at bay
Approaching four years of #LongCovid but I've been avoiding the associated malaise, muscle aches and muscle weakness for over a year now 🙏
Constantly #Pacing like crazy to keep my (relatively mild in comparison to others) #PEM symptoms at bay
Approaching four years of #LongCovid but I've been avoiding the associated malaise, muscle aches and muscle weakness for over a year now 🙏
November 29, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Saturday morning. Crash averted 🌝
Constantly #Pacing like crazy to keep my (relatively mild in comparison to others) #PEM symptoms at bay
Approaching four years of #LongCovid but I've been avoiding the associated malaise, muscle aches and muscle weakness for over a year now 🙏
Constantly #Pacing like crazy to keep my (relatively mild in comparison to others) #PEM symptoms at bay
Approaching four years of #LongCovid but I've been avoiding the associated malaise, muscle aches and muscle weakness for over a year now 🙏
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I admire your tenacity in trying to transport a tuba.
A haiku for you...
Tuba is plumbing;
You blow into to make noise.
And make music in time.
A haiku for you...
Tuba is plumbing;
You blow into to make noise.
And make music in time.
November 29, 2025 at 9:09 AM
I admire your tenacity in trying to transport a tuba.
A haiku for you...
Tuba is plumbing;
You blow into to make noise.
And make music in time.
A haiku for you...
Tuba is plumbing;
You blow into to make noise.
And make music in time.
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Nearly there: 93k+ ...
Takes a few seconds and this is definitely needed so please do your bit.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 29, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Nearly there: 93k+ ...
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So happy 😊
Rehearsed for a Christmas concert with some excellent brass players - a true pleasure 🎺
Had to park a TEN MINUTE WALK away from the church - with my tuba on my back - and I had no problem (walking REALLY SLOWLY)
Still ended the day within my limits / energy envelopes.
Elated 🙏
Rehearsed for a Christmas concert with some excellent brass players - a true pleasure 🎺
Had to park a TEN MINUTE WALK away from the church - with my tuba on my back - and I had no problem (walking REALLY SLOWLY)
Still ended the day within my limits / energy envelopes.
Elated 🙏
November 28, 2025 at 11:14 PM
So happy 😊
Rehearsed for a Christmas concert with some excellent brass players - a true pleasure 🎺
Had to park a TEN MINUTE WALK away from the church - with my tuba on my back - and I had no problem (walking REALLY SLOWLY)
Still ended the day within my limits / energy envelopes.
Elated 🙏
Rehearsed for a Christmas concert with some excellent brass players - a true pleasure 🎺
Had to park a TEN MINUTE WALK away from the church - with my tuba on my back - and I had no problem (walking REALLY SLOWLY)
Still ended the day within my limits / energy envelopes.
Elated 🙏
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That 👆 15-minute break at 11am was a real game-changer.
It brought everything down a notch; so much so that I'm now NINE #VisibleHealth pacepoints behind my daily Pacesetter 🙏
Still feeling on top form: handy, as I have yet another rehearsal this evening 🎺
#TubaPlayer #Pacing for #LongCovid
It brought everything down a notch; so much so that I'm now NINE #VisibleHealth pacepoints behind my daily Pacesetter 🙏
Still feeling on top form: handy, as I have yet another rehearsal this evening 🎺
#TubaPlayer #Pacing for #LongCovid
November 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
That 👆 15-minute break at 11am was a real game-changer.
It brought everything down a notch; so much so that I'm now NINE #VisibleHealth pacepoints behind my daily Pacesetter 🙏
Still feeling on top form: handy, as I have yet another rehearsal this evening 🎺
#TubaPlayer #Pacing for #LongCovid
It brought everything down a notch; so much so that I'm now NINE #VisibleHealth pacepoints behind my daily Pacesetter 🙏
Still feeling on top form: handy, as I have yet another rehearsal this evening 🎺
#TubaPlayer #Pacing for #LongCovid
Brexit costing UK as much as £90bn in lost tax revenue every year, analysis finds
The analysis also found that the average Briton has seen a hit to GDP per head of between £2,700 and £3,700
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
The analysis also found that the average Briton has seen a hit to GDP per head of between £2,700 and £3,700
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
Brexit costing UK as much as £90bn in lost tax revenue every year, analysis finds
Brexit is costing the UK up to £90bn in lost tax revenues every year, according to new analysis.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Thanks to @sioldridge.bsky.social @nickoldridge.bsky.social & the team for their monumental efforts in pulling together yesterday’s National Emergency Briefing www.nebriefing.org on climate change. Thanks also go to those MPs, journalists & others who attended.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Thanks to @sioldridge.bsky.social @nickoldridge.bsky.social & the team for their monumental efforts in pulling together yesterday’s National Emergency Briefing www.nebriefing.org on climate change. Thanks also go to those MPs, journalists & others who attended.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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David Lammy was right in 2020 when he called the jury system fundamental to our constitution.
Now the government wants to remove juries from all but the most serious cases. It is dangerous and wrong and the Prime Minister must reverse it.
Now the government wants to remove juries from all but the most serious cases. It is dangerous and wrong and the Prime Minister must reverse it.
November 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
David Lammy was right in 2020 when he called the jury system fundamental to our constitution.
Now the government wants to remove juries from all but the most serious cases. It is dangerous and wrong and the Prime Minister must reverse it.
Now the government wants to remove juries from all but the most serious cases. It is dangerous and wrong and the Prime Minister must reverse it.
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...and #Visible_health provides further support to this currently happening.
Heartrate Variability UP, but not enough for my body to yet be 'Unstable'...
Heartrate Variability UP, but not enough for my body to yet be 'Unstable'...
November 28, 2025 at 7:30 AM
...and #Visible_health provides further support to this currently happening.
Heartrate Variability UP, but not enough for my body to yet be 'Unstable'...
Heartrate Variability UP, but not enough for my body to yet be 'Unstable'...
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🌿 Mercury-prize winning singer and rewilder Sam Lee found yesterday's National Emergency Briefing a ‘call to arms’, where leading communicators highlighted the urgent threats climate change poses to society. @nebriefing.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
🌿 Mercury-prize winning singer and rewilder Sam Lee found yesterday's National Emergency Briefing a ‘call to arms’, where leading communicators highlighted the urgent threats climate change poses to society. @nebriefing.bsky.social
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Real action on climate change requires funding, not just rhetoric. The govt must commit to contributing to the Tropical Forest Forever Facility fund and Just Transition Mechanism if we are to address climate breakdown.
November 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Real action on climate change requires funding, not just rhetoric. The govt must commit to contributing to the Tropical Forest Forever Facility fund and Just Transition Mechanism if we are to address climate breakdown.
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With #LongCovid and the risk of my #PEM symptoms returning, when I wake up feeling like I have all the energy in the World...
...I often notice a precursory #ParasympatheticSwing
Woke up at 5am feeling SO Ready. The #KubiosHRV app noticed my jump in HRV (Heartrate Variability) 👇
...I often notice a precursory #ParasympatheticSwing
Woke up at 5am feeling SO Ready. The #KubiosHRV app noticed my jump in HRV (Heartrate Variability) 👇
November 28, 2025 at 7:26 AM
With #LongCovid and the risk of my #PEM symptoms returning, when I wake up feeling like I have all the energy in the World...
...I often notice a precursory #ParasympatheticSwing
Woke up at 5am feeling SO Ready. The #KubiosHRV app noticed my jump in HRV (Heartrate Variability) 👇
...I often notice a precursory #ParasympatheticSwing
Woke up at 5am feeling SO Ready. The #KubiosHRV app noticed my jump in HRV (Heartrate Variability) 👇
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We made so much progress over the years to weed out use of this word. I hadn't heard it once for many years! In fact, I was genuinely startled when I heard someone close to me say it a couple years ago. And now it's use is back in force, even from the President's own mouth. Disgusting. Disgraceful.
November 28, 2025 at 4:56 AM
We made so much progress over the years to weed out use of this word. I hadn't heard it once for many years! In fact, I was genuinely startled when I heard someone close to me say it a couple years ago. And now it's use is back in force, even from the President's own mouth. Disgusting. Disgraceful.
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Q: Officials say the suspect in the DC shooting was vetted & it came up clean
TRUMP: He went cuckoo. He went nuts. There was no vetting
Q: Actually, your DOJ IG says there was thorough vetting of Afghans. So why blame Biden?
TRUMP: You're just asking questions because you're a stupid person
TRUMP: He went cuckoo. He went nuts. There was no vetting
Q: Actually, your DOJ IG says there was thorough vetting of Afghans. So why blame Biden?
TRUMP: You're just asking questions because you're a stupid person
November 28, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Q: Officials say the suspect in the DC shooting was vetted & it came up clean
TRUMP: He went cuckoo. He went nuts. There was no vetting
Q: Actually, your DOJ IG says there was thorough vetting of Afghans. So why blame Biden?
TRUMP: You're just asking questions because you're a stupid person
TRUMP: He went cuckoo. He went nuts. There was no vetting
Q: Actually, your DOJ IG says there was thorough vetting of Afghans. So why blame Biden?
TRUMP: You're just asking questions because you're a stupid person
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TRUMP: If you look at Somalia, they are taking over Minnesota.
REPORTER: What do the Somalians have to do with this Afghan guy who shot the National Guard members?
TRUMP: Ah, nothing. But Somalians have caused a lot of trouble. They're ripping us off.
REPORTER: What do the Somalians have to do with this Afghan guy who shot the National Guard members?
TRUMP: Ah, nothing. But Somalians have caused a lot of trouble. They're ripping us off.
November 28, 2025 at 12:46 AM
TRUMP: If you look at Somalia, they are taking over Minnesota.
REPORTER: What do the Somalians have to do with this Afghan guy who shot the National Guard members?
TRUMP: Ah, nothing. But Somalians have caused a lot of trouble. They're ripping us off.
REPORTER: What do the Somalians have to do with this Afghan guy who shot the National Guard members?
TRUMP: Ah, nothing. But Somalians have caused a lot of trouble. They're ripping us off.