Stuart Aken
@stuartaken.bsky.social
Writer (12 books). Photographer. Environment, science, humanist, walker, ancient, happily married. Find me here: https://stuartaken.net/ I DO NOT follow DMs, porn, selfie promos & users w/o profiles or posts.
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An Eztraordinary Ezperience: A Short Story
Here's this week's free to read short story for your entertainment. This one was entered for a contest and published in the resultant anthology, 'To Hull And Back 2016'. An Eztraordinary Ezperience ‘If you don’t help me, I’ll make you sorry.’ There it was again. Every time he switched on the computer, the same threat flashed on screen, regardless of what he was doing or whether he’d started up any programs.
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An Eztraordinary Ezperience: A Short Story
Here's this week's free to read short story for your entertainment. This one was entered for a contest and published in the resultant anthology, 'To Hull And Back 2016'. An Eztraordinary Ezperience ‘If you don’t help me, I’ll make you sorry.’ There it was…
Here's this week's free to read short story for your entertainment. This one was entered for a contest and published in the resultant anthology, 'To Hull And Back 2016'. An Eztraordinary Ezperience ‘If you don’t help me, I’ll make you sorry.’ There it was…
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Happy New Year to all who are committed to defending democracy!
May 2026 bring strength & unity as we overcome challenges such as upholding our freedoms, human rights and the power to the people.
The #DefendersofDemocracy wishes you all a safe and Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to all who are committed to defending democracy!
May 2026 bring strength & unity as we overcome challenges such as upholding our freedoms, human rights and the power to the people.
The #DefendersofDemocracy wishes you all a safe and Happy New Year!
December 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Happy New Year to all who are committed to defending democracy!
May 2026 bring strength & unity as we overcome challenges such as upholding our freedoms, human rights and the power to the people.
The #DefendersofDemocracy wishes you all a safe and Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to all who are committed to defending democracy!
May 2026 bring strength & unity as we overcome challenges such as upholding our freedoms, human rights and the power to the people.
The #DefendersofDemocracy wishes you all a safe and Happy New Year!
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This is so hilarious and true. 😬🤣 Whenever I've gotten this question, I just sort of freeze up. "It's, uh, um.... Book length. Yes. As long as a regular sized book... 😅"
#WritersLife #writerthoughts #writermusings
#WritersLife #writerthoughts #writermusings
December 30, 2025 at 5:12 PM
This is so hilarious and true. 😬🤣 Whenever I've gotten this question, I just sort of freeze up. "It's, uh, um.... Book length. Yes. As long as a regular sized book... 😅"
#WritersLife #writerthoughts #writermusings
#WritersLife #writerthoughts #writermusings
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The EU should impose sanctions on India, Pakistan and the UAE. They are all complicit in Russian aggression.
😵💫 India, UAE and Pakistan condemned the "attack by Ukraine on Putin's residence" in Valdai.
And this despite the fact that even Russian journalists went to Valdai and talked to locals who say they did not see or hear any explosions or drones that day.
And this despite the fact that even Russian journalists went to Valdai and talked to locals who say they did not see or hear any explosions or drones that day.
December 30, 2025 at 10:17 AM
The EU should impose sanctions on India, Pakistan and the UAE. They are all complicit in Russian aggression.
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Watching my daughter grow up without evangelical religious trauma is breathtaking.
She’s not scared of a hell, or a god who would condemn her to everlasting torture, and she’s never heard of a rapture. Growing up without that fear really does something good to a young person.
She’s not scared of a hell, or a god who would condemn her to everlasting torture, and she’s never heard of a rapture. Growing up without that fear really does something good to a young person.
December 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Watching my daughter grow up without evangelical religious trauma is breathtaking.
She’s not scared of a hell, or a god who would condemn her to everlasting torture, and she’s never heard of a rapture. Growing up without that fear really does something good to a young person.
She’s not scared of a hell, or a god who would condemn her to everlasting torture, and she’s never heard of a rapture. Growing up without that fear really does something good to a young person.
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I am a refuge from X
Leaving behind Musk and his minions.
(And my 18K followers)
Keeping a clean conscience though...
And secretly planning a revolution.
;)
Leaving behind Musk and his minions.
(And my 18K followers)
Keeping a clean conscience though...
And secretly planning a revolution.
;)
December 29, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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for you, from a glorious moment with the ocean and sky
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#ArtistsOnBlueSky #BlueSkyArtShow #WomensArtBlueSky #Photography #PhotographersOnBlueSky #OregonCoast #Ocean #Clouds #Oregon
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#ArtistsOnBlueSky #BlueSkyArtShow #WomensArtBlueSky #Photography #PhotographersOnBlueSky #OregonCoast #Ocean #Clouds #Oregon
December 30, 2025 at 1:58 PM
for you, from a glorious moment with the ocean and sky
🤍🕊️
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#ArtistsOnBlueSky #BlueSkyArtShow #WomensArtBlueSky #Photography #PhotographersOnBlueSky #OregonCoast #Ocean #Clouds #Oregon
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#ArtistsOnBlueSky #BlueSkyArtShow #WomensArtBlueSky #Photography #PhotographersOnBlueSky #OregonCoast #Ocean #Clouds #Oregon
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An enchanting salt lake, waiting to be cherished; is one of those unfolding surprises of a winter walk trough the woods... 🚶♂️ 🍃
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#NaturePhotography #WinterWalks #MondayMotivation
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#NaturePhotography #WinterWalks #MondayMotivation
December 29, 2025 at 11:16 PM
An enchanting salt lake, waiting to be cherished; is one of those unfolding surprises of a winter walk trough the woods... 🚶♂️ 🍃
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#NaturePhotography #WinterWalks #MondayMotivation
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#NaturePhotography #WinterWalks #MondayMotivation
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#ColorADay
#BlueTue
#Photography
#EastCoastKin
They are waiting silently for their time. Spring is just around the corner and so is the Bluebell wood that fills the air with scent and hope for another year. This picture was taken on April 24th on the Surrey/Kent border five minutes from our home.
#BlueTue
#Photography
#EastCoastKin
They are waiting silently for their time. Spring is just around the corner and so is the Bluebell wood that fills the air with scent and hope for another year. This picture was taken on April 24th on the Surrey/Kent border five minutes from our home.
December 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
#ColorADay
#BlueTue
#Photography
#EastCoastKin
They are waiting silently for their time. Spring is just around the corner and so is the Bluebell wood that fills the air with scent and hope for another year. This picture was taken on April 24th on the Surrey/Kent border five minutes from our home.
#BlueTue
#Photography
#EastCoastKin
They are waiting silently for their time. Spring is just around the corner and so is the Bluebell wood that fills the air with scent and hope for another year. This picture was taken on April 24th on the Surrey/Kent border five minutes from our home.
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The hibiscus pistil has five red, "hairy" spots at its tip, which make up the stigma, where pollen is collected.
#naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #floralphotography #flowers #hibiscus #eastcoastkin #photography
#naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #floralphotography #flowers #hibiscus #eastcoastkin #photography
December 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The hibiscus pistil has five red, "hairy" spots at its tip, which make up the stigma, where pollen is collected.
#naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #floralphotography #flowers #hibiscus #eastcoastkin #photography
#naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #floralphotography #flowers #hibiscus #eastcoastkin #photography
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Montargil, Portugal
December 28, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Montargil, Portugal
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I was out with the big camera again in September, having discovered an amazing woodland nearby (Hockeridge), which has redwoods! Had no idea they grew outside of California, but here they are. The mushrooms were beginning to appear, but not too many around yet.
#LocalPhotography #Berko
#LocalPhotography #Berko
December 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I was out with the big camera again in September, having discovered an amazing woodland nearby (Hockeridge), which has redwoods! Had no idea they grew outside of California, but here they are. The mushrooms were beginning to appear, but not too many around yet.
#LocalPhotography #Berko
#LocalPhotography #Berko
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The lane I live on is cut into the hillside so there are steep banks on either side. The roots of the beech trees line parts of the lane.
#ThickTrunkTuesday
#Trees
#Photography
#SurreyHills
#ThickTrunkTuesday
#Trees
#Photography
#SurreyHills
December 30, 2025 at 8:32 AM
The lane I live on is cut into the hillside so there are steep banks on either side. The roots of the beech trees line parts of the lane.
#ThickTrunkTuesday
#Trees
#Photography
#SurreyHills
#ThickTrunkTuesday
#Trees
#Photography
#SurreyHills
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My foggy photo highlights of 2025
My favorite kind of weather 🌫️
#BestOf2025
#EastCoastKin
#LandScapePhotography
My favorite kind of weather 🌫️
#BestOf2025
#EastCoastKin
#LandScapePhotography
December 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
My foggy photo highlights of 2025
My favorite kind of weather 🌫️
#BestOf2025
#EastCoastKin
#LandScapePhotography
My favorite kind of weather 🌫️
#BestOf2025
#EastCoastKin
#LandScapePhotography
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This is my favourite quote, because it usually proves to be true, both in science and in everyday life.
"Our wretched species is so made that those who walk on the well-trodden path always throw stones at those who are showing a new road"
~ Voltaire
"Our wretched species is so made that those who walk on the well-trodden path always throw stones at those who are showing a new road"
~ Voltaire
December 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This is my favourite quote, because it usually proves to be true, both in science and in everyday life.
"Our wretched species is so made that those who walk on the well-trodden path always throw stones at those who are showing a new road"
~ Voltaire
"Our wretched species is so made that those who walk on the well-trodden path always throw stones at those who are showing a new road"
~ Voltaire
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It was a fight against the environment and prehistoric wildlife, a struggle for survival against other humans.
Today, we encourage conflict among humans in a competition of greed and cruelty. We focus on undermining gender equality, race, human rights, and economic hopes and dreams.
Today, we encourage conflict among humans in a competition of greed and cruelty. We focus on undermining gender equality, race, human rights, and economic hopes and dreams.
May 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
It was a fight against the environment and prehistoric wildlife, a struggle for survival against other humans.
Today, we encourage conflict among humans in a competition of greed and cruelty. We focus on undermining gender equality, race, human rights, and economic hopes and dreams.
Today, we encourage conflict among humans in a competition of greed and cruelty. We focus on undermining gender equality, race, human rights, and economic hopes and dreams.
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In a world of high technology, we have forgotten our most primitive behavior: how to love one another.
May 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
In a world of high technology, we have forgotten our most primitive behavior: how to love one another.
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New poem out this morning in Literally Lit. The issue looks amazing. www.literallylitmag.com
#poem #blueskypoetry #poetrysky #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #amwriting
#poem #blueskypoetry #poetrysky #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #amwriting
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December 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM
New poem out this morning in Literally Lit. The issue looks amazing. www.literallylitmag.com
#poem #blueskypoetry #poetrysky #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #amwriting
#poem #blueskypoetry #poetrysky #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #amwriting
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Meet these great indie poets at the Poetry Genre Indie Authors Starter Pack! If you wish to be included in the starter pack, reply here. #poetrycommunity #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoets go.bsky.app/FBSDdFZ
Poetry Genre Indie authors
Join the conversation
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December 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Meet these great indie poets at the Poetry Genre Indie Authors Starter Pack! If you wish to be included in the starter pack, reply here. #poetrycommunity #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoets go.bsky.app/FBSDdFZ
In the UK we don't want US foods drenched in Chlorine due to poor living conditions for the creatures turned into food: 38d.gs/cc-df
Sign the petition to keep chlorine-washed chicken off our shelves
Here we go again. Trump has told the UK that if we want a UK-US tech deal, we need to buy chlorinated chicken from the US! 🤢🐔 How dare he try to impose poor food standards in Britain. Sign the petitio...
38d.gs
December 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
In the UK we don't want US foods drenched in Chlorine due to poor living conditions for the creatures turned into food: 38d.gs/cc-df
#ourworldiswonderful; been a cold, cloudy day, so here's a shot from earlier this month from the Forest of Dean, part of a favourite walk for us.
December 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
#ourworldiswonderful; been a cold, cloudy day, so here's a shot from earlier this month from the Forest of Dean, part of a favourite walk for us.
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Think…then speak
December 25, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Think…then speak
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There’s a reason the political right wants to keep people dumb.
December 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
There’s a reason the political right wants to keep people dumb.