Lee Avlund
@bluestgiraffe.bsky.social
Chalk Scribbler and budding wordsmith of speculative fiction and philosophy. Creative activist and champion of authentic expression and beautiful, sustainable futures. Ally to the neuro-diverse universe.
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Lee Avlund
@bluestgiraffe.bsky.social
· Jun 18
Chalk Scribblers Workshop: The First 200 Words, Wed, Jun 18, 2025, 7:00 PM | Meetup
Start your story with action, they say.
Start with a hook, they say.
Grab the reader’s attention from the beginning, they say.
Whoever they are, they’re a lot less likel
meetu.ps
This time with the link!✨
#writingcommunity
Join me at Chalk Scribblers Workshop: The First 200 Words meetu.ps/e/P7Y6D/tksw...
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The uniting movement is anti-establishment and anti-system. We the people demand change.
If Democrats embraced the anti-establishment movement, they’d not only galvanize the base, but also attract people from across the political spectrum who are disillusioned with a system that has led to immense inequality, unresponsive government, and rising fascism.
Instead, they cling to power.
Instead, they cling to power.
June 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The uniting movement is anti-establishment and anti-system. We the people demand change.
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When the people unite, nothing can stop us.
Congress will pass Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”.
The Supreme Court will continue to bend the knee.
The Democratic Party will remain useless as they prioritize donors and power over country.
There is only one way this ends:
The people unite—against fascism, against oligarchy, against the system.
The Supreme Court will continue to bend the knee.
The Democratic Party will remain useless as they prioritize donors and power over country.
There is only one way this ends:
The people unite—against fascism, against oligarchy, against the system.
June 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
When the people unite, nothing can stop us.
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We are in the midst of a global movement where the people reclaim the power.
A government ban on Hungary’s Pride parade backfired Saturday as over 100,000 people marched through Budapest, far more than usual
PM Viktor Orban warned people to stay away, threatening “clear legal consequences.” But the warnings only turned a modest event into a mass rally against his government
PM Viktor Orban warned people to stay away, threatening “clear legal consequences.” But the warnings only turned a modest event into a mass rally against his government
June 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
We are in the midst of a global movement where the people reclaim the power.
This time with the link!✨
#writingcommunity
Join me at Chalk Scribblers Workshop: The First 200 Words meetu.ps/e/P7Y6D/tksw...
#writingcommunity
Join me at Chalk Scribblers Workshop: The First 200 Words meetu.ps/e/P7Y6D/tksw...
Chalk Scribblers Workshop: The First 200 Words, Wed, Jun 18, 2025, 7:00 PM | Meetup
Start your story with action, they say.
Start with a hook, they say.
Grab the reader’s attention from the beginning, they say.
Whoever they are, they’re a lot less likel
meetu.ps
June 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
This time with the link!✨
#writingcommunity
Join me at Chalk Scribblers Workshop: The First 200 Words meetu.ps/e/P7Y6D/tksw...
#writingcommunity
Join me at Chalk Scribblers Workshop: The First 200 Words meetu.ps/e/P7Y6D/tksw...
Looking forward to this afternoon’s exploration!✨✨✨
#amwriting #writing #novel #humanconnection #humancreativity
#amwriting #writing #novel #humanconnection #humancreativity
June 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Looking forward to this afternoon’s exploration!✨✨✨
#amwriting #writing #novel #humanconnection #humancreativity
#amwriting #writing #novel #humanconnection #humancreativity
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The first time I ever talked to Kelly she was standing at the edge of her yard looking straight up at the sky. It was so arresting and unusual a scene that I nearly veered off the road with my bike— why would someone stand and look at the sky all alone? (Link in the comments)
May 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The first time I ever talked to Kelly she was standing at the edge of her yard looking straight up at the sky. It was so arresting and unusual a scene that I nearly veered off the road with my bike— why would someone stand and look at the sky all alone? (Link in the comments)
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“Life is better when we leap together.” Kermit the Frog delivered a commencement speech at the University of Maryland on Thursday, the alma mater of his creator, Jim Henson. nyti.ms/4dwMuhQ
May 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
“Life is better when we leap together.” Kermit the Frog delivered a commencement speech at the University of Maryland on Thursday, the alma mater of his creator, Jim Henson. nyti.ms/4dwMuhQ
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I’ve brought elder daughter to a pick-your-own peonies field. Serious botanic dopamine…🌿
May 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I’ve brought elder daughter to a pick-your-own peonies field. Serious botanic dopamine…🌿
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Fun fact: Kant lived by a strict daily timetable. He was so punctual on his afternoon walks that neighbours even used him to set their clocks. So when you feel like your life is lacking spontaneity, just remember, at least you're not being used to tell the time
May 15, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Fun fact: Kant lived by a strict daily timetable. He was so punctual on his afternoon walks that neighbours even used him to set their clocks. So when you feel like your life is lacking spontaneity, just remember, at least you're not being used to tell the time
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May 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Got a connection with #Exeter? Live, work or play in the city - past, present or future? Please sign this petition I've started for Exeter Council to lead the co-production of an "Exeter Citizen's Plan" - to empower everyone to improve life in our city.
www.change.org/exetercitize...
www.change.org/exetercitize...
Sign the Petition
Empower everyone to improve life in our city – Produce an Exeter Citizens' Plan!
www.change.org
May 17, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Got a connection with #Exeter? Live, work or play in the city - past, present or future? Please sign this petition I've started for Exeter Council to lead the co-production of an "Exeter Citizen's Plan" - to empower everyone to improve life in our city.
www.change.org/exetercitize...
www.change.org/exetercitize...
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ICE warning.
This is not a weather post.
This is not a weather post.
May 18, 2025 at 1:23 AM
ICE warning.
This is not a weather post.
This is not a weather post.
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Guided by Camille Van Deurs and Rune Bosserup, we explored Nordhavn, a model of the 5-minute city 😉: mixed-use buildings, community-focused, child-friendly rooftops, walkability, bike paths, and water all around. Camille’s new book with Jan Gehl is out, and Rune gifted me Lessons from Copenhagen
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May 18, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Guided by Camille Van Deurs and Rune Bosserup, we explored Nordhavn, a model of the 5-minute city 😉: mixed-use buildings, community-focused, child-friendly rooftops, walkability, bike paths, and water all around. Camille’s new book with Jan Gehl is out, and Rune gifted me Lessons from Copenhagen
🙏🏻
🙏🏻
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A growing number of scientists believe crushed basalt, a volcanic rock used in roads, could be used as a fertiliser, with trials showing it can improve soil and capture carbon.
Could 'blue metal' be farming’s next big climate solution?
A growing number of scientists believe crushed basalt, a volcanic rock used in roads, could be used as a fertiliser, with trials showing it can improve soil and capture carbon.
www.abc.net.au
May 17, 2025 at 1:28 AM
A growing number of scientists believe crushed basalt, a volcanic rock used in roads, could be used as a fertiliser, with trials showing it can improve soil and capture carbon.
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May 17, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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At the end of this summer, the future of U.S. science and research will be decided.
From weather alerts to cancer breakthroughs, science shapes every part of our lives.
We need everyone in this fight.
The Summer Fight for Science starts now. Are you in?
The fight starts here: bit.ly/4ddiuqU
From weather alerts to cancer breakthroughs, science shapes every part of our lives.
We need everyone in this fight.
The Summer Fight for Science starts now. Are you in?
The fight starts here: bit.ly/4ddiuqU
May 17, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Happy Saturday!
May 17, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Happy Saturday!
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We are in a nature and climate emergency, someone should really tell the government …
Shocking stats in today's FT: "England faces driest year this century."
April rainfall more than 50% below average across most of the country…
April rainfall more than 50% below average across most of the country…
May 17, 2025 at 10:25 AM
We are in a nature and climate emergency, someone should really tell the government …
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BREAKING NEWS: Otter mum wants to show you her baby!
May 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I could watch this for hours…
When humans look at something we find beautiful it causes dopamine release in our brains & looking at plants shifts our brain activity away from fight or flight & into rest & digest mode.
A field of phacelia, Norfolk:
A field of phacelia, Norfolk:
May 15, 2025 at 9:50 AM
I could watch this for hours…
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When humans look at something we find beautiful it causes dopamine release in our brains & looking at plants shifts our brain activity away from fight or flight & into rest & digest mode.
A field of phacelia, Norfolk:
A field of phacelia, Norfolk:
May 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
When humans look at something we find beautiful it causes dopamine release in our brains & looking at plants shifts our brain activity away from fight or flight & into rest & digest mode.
A field of phacelia, Norfolk:
A field of phacelia, Norfolk:
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Another day exploring around the Wordsworth Way. At Alcock Tarn where 225 years ago he would reflect on dominance of ind revolution over nature, just as we now reflect technical and AI domination over nature, and surrendering permission to feel? Substack post soon #NatureWriting #Solastalgia
May 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Another day exploring around the Wordsworth Way. At Alcock Tarn where 225 years ago he would reflect on dominance of ind revolution over nature, just as we now reflect technical and AI domination over nature, and surrendering permission to feel? Substack post soon #NatureWriting #Solastalgia
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"Men emit 26% more planet-heating pollution than women from transport and food, according to a preprint study of 15,000 people in France. The gap shrinks to 18% after controlling for socioeconomic factors such as income and education."
Car use and meat consumption drive emissions gender gap, research suggests
The French study of 15,000 people shows men emit 26% more pollution due to eating red meat and driving more
www.theguardian.com
May 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
"Men emit 26% more planet-heating pollution than women from transport and food, according to a preprint study of 15,000 people in France. The gap shrinks to 18% after controlling for socioeconomic factors such as income and education."
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News: Colour options in red, green and grey for integrated #solar roofs help renewables meet mainstream demand for aesthetics and compliance — story from Estonia on design innovation from Roofit.Solar now on SustMeme Built Environment Channel: buff.ly/sZMf79H
@ec.europa.eu @sifted.eu #SustMemeBE
@ec.europa.eu @sifted.eu #SustMemeBE
May 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
News: Colour options in red, green and grey for integrated #solar roofs help renewables meet mainstream demand for aesthetics and compliance — story from Estonia on design innovation from Roofit.Solar now on SustMeme Built Environment Channel: buff.ly/sZMf79H
@ec.europa.eu @sifted.eu #SustMemeBE
@ec.europa.eu @sifted.eu #SustMemeBE