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David A. Ek

@ekdavid.bsky.social

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Organic novelist, author & blogger (& former geoscientist). Books include: Lizard People: Death Valley Underground (mystery), Pedro's Pickles & the American Dream (darn good story) & Nowhere Bound (the climbing experience for everyday spuds). #BookSky

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David A. Ek @ekdavid.bsky.social · 20d

The latest Amazon 5-star comment for my book, "Lizard People: Death Valley Underground":

"For readers drawn to desert noir, strange Americana, or stories that challenge the boundary between truth and myth, this book offers a gripping ride with plenty of unexpected turns."

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David A. Ek @ekdavid.bsky.social · 5h

One of the main points of the very patriotic "No Kings Rally" was the sheer volume of Americans who do not believe they are being represented or heard. This clueless person then takes the microphone and proves that our concerns are real and additional rallies are apparently needed.

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David A. Ek @ekdavid.bsky.social · 9h

“It is great art to saunter.” —Henry David Thoreau

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The "road" less traveled...

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 3d

I bet we hit 100K today. #NoKings

alexjungle.bsky.social @alexjungle.bsky.social · 3d

HAPPENING NOW: A MASSIVE crowd of protesters flood the streets of San Diego for a “No Kings Day” rally showing their love for America and standing up against the corrupt fascist Trump administration. look how huge it is

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Bill Loveridge @bloveridge.bsky.social · 5d

www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Opinion | The GOP’s coordinated attack on the No Kings rally is ridiculous

The Republican talking points are out of touch with the reality of Saturday's protests.

www.msnbc.com

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WATERSHED Investigations @watershed-i.bsky.social · 5d

Fish, shellfish, watering crops, carrying silt to form fertile deltas that grow food for millions of people worldwide - healthy, clean, abundant rivers are vital arteries of food security - a must-read from @wwf-water.bsky.social 👇

Jonathan Tonkin @jdtonkin.bsky.social · 6d

You have to check this out. #Rivers of #food: How healthy rivers are central to feeding the world, from @wwf-water.bsky.social.

@jjopperman.bsky.social wonderfully presented this work recently at the International Society for Rivers Science conference in Davis, CA.

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Rivers of Food

One third of the world's food production is dependent on rivers. But they are under increasing pressure, threatening global food security now and in the future.

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Gemini180 @gemini180.bsky.social · 11d

Sounds about right

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David A. Ek @ekdavid.bsky.social · 11d

The length of a fictional story has been grouped into six categories: 1) Epic Novel (>200k words); 2) Novel (40k-200k); 3) Novella (17k-40k); 4) Novelette (7.5k-17k); 5) Short Story (1k-7.5k); 6) Flash Fiction (<1,000). There are entire literary journals focused only on flash fiction.

David A. Ek @ekdavid.bsky.social · 13d

Blue Öyster Cult gets a pass on this one. They are popular in Japan. It would be folly for you or me, being considerably less well-known in Japan, to get away with the same appropriation. This is why Monty Python can get away with their form of humor, despite not being witch, newt, or British.

David A. Ek @ekdavid.bsky.social · 13d

You humorously suggested the term "novzilla." Similarly, I suggest that since "Godzilla" has a uniquely Japanese origin derived from nuclear horrors, "novzilla" may be both a trigger & cultural appropriation. Best to use the traditional term "epic novel." Don't get me started with "flash fiction."

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David A. Ek @ekdavid.bsky.social · 13d

Recently, a new bat species was discovered in Africa. However, today marks the 33rd anniversary of the Endangered listing for Stenogyne bifida. With only one plant left, we may have lost the species before we even realized it was there. We are losing species faster than we can learn about them.

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David A. Ek @ekdavid.bsky.social · 20d

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sasha @krassotkin.bsky.social · 27d

A 12-foot statue titled "Best Friends Forever," showing President Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein holding hands and smiling, briefly appeared on Washington D.C.'s National Mall. It included plaques with excerpts from a birthday letter Trump allegedly wrote Epstein.

It included plaques with excerpts from a birthday letter Trump allegedly wrote Epstein.

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David A. Ek @ekdavid.bsky.social · 28d

"Ek skillfully weaves a narrative that goes beyond the surface, delving into themes of hope, trust, deceit, & the intricate facets of character. It is a testament to the power of resilience and the human spirit, offering a narrative that lingers in the mind long after the last page is turned."

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David A. Ek @ekdavid.bsky.social · 28d

Random photo attached to a woefully naive social media question. I routinely see social media accounts that have zero postings & zero social media activity, yet they have thousands of followers. How can this be? I usually don't follow an unknown account that has such a blank slate. I'm baffled.

David A. Ek @ekdavid.bsky.social · Sep 18

T. Paine [in Common Sense]:
“If we omit [a constitution] now, some [huckster] may hereafter arise who, laying hold of popular grievances, may collect together the discontented, & by assuming to themselves the powers of government, finally sweep away the liberties of the continent like a deluge.”

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David A. Ek @ekdavid.bsky.social · Sep 18

If you're tired of only reading bestsellers, the books everyone else and their dogs (and lizard people) read, then my books would be an excellent alternative. Quality writing and storytelling combined with being the worst sellers ever — no better combination. :)

David A. Ek @ekdavid.bsky.social · Sep 17

“The richest values of wilderness lie not in the days of Daniel Boone, nor even in the present, but rather in the future.” —Aldo Leopold

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Sep 16

One of the greats has passed. Robert Redford was a celebrated actor, director, and someone who held a mirror up to America. His work will live on, but we Ordinary People will feel The Sting of his loss for years. Rest among the stars now, and when you see heaven, may a River Run Through It.

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David A. Ek @ekdavid.bsky.social · Sep 15

Unfortunately, Trump doesn't care whether the operation was legal or moral, or whether he had the authority to conduct it. He also knows no one will stop him. He probably likes it when people claim it's not legal, because when he's not held accountable, it feeds his feeling of power & control.

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · Sep 13

Good to see European nations working together on Defence for their mutual benefit - Europe needs to stand together, as it remains clear we can no longer rely on the US.
https://www.politico.eu/article/denmark-chooses-franco-italian-air-defense-system-over-us-patriots/

Loss for Trump as Denmark chooses Franco-Italian air defense system over US Patriots

The decision comes after the U.S. president threatened to annex Greenland.

www.politico.eu

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Piyush Mittal @piyushmittal.bsky.social · Sep 11

BOOM !!
Brazil’s Supreme Court finds Bolsonaro guilty of plotting military coup. Shame on SCOTUS for protecting Trump.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

Brazil’s supreme court finds Bolsonaro guilty of plotting military coup

Former president faces decades-long jail sentence for seeking to forcibly cling to power after losing 2022 election

www.theguardian.com

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Jonjust @jonjust.bsky.social · Sep 9

Did you know, take use freely

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