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Eric R. Eaton

@bugeric.bsky.social

Nonfiction author, blogger, insect identifier, ally. Presenter/speaker. #SciComm, entomology, urban nature, human conflict with other species, other humans. Opposed to colonialism, capitalism. Married Progressive in Kansas, USA. he/him/they

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One of my favorite places in Oregon. I will like, repost, and follow you if you add ALT text to your photos. Thank you for considering.

26.01.2026 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œOUR HUMANITY” is under assault by our own government.

26.01.2026 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 16956    πŸ” 7076    πŸ’¬ 401    πŸ“Œ 359

I’m thinking that this post and the comments demonstrate that there is no fair tax system *anywhere*, and that there may never be one?

26.01.2026 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

LOL! Totally.

26.01.2026 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

First post from you that I have seen in too long. You have no idea what a comfort you are to us. ❀️

25.01.2026 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This would be catastrophic, if true. I have entomologist friends employed there, and Ag Canada has published some of the most important literature in entomology.

25.01.2026 22:52 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Excellent!

25.01.2026 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is going to sound terribly arrogant, but the closest thing to my current work in progress might be….Walden?

25.01.2026 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We have to start by building community locally. Hard to do here in Leavenworth, Kansas, where I currently live, when half the town (or more) endorses the idea of an ICE detention center at a mothballed prison. Hope *your* city is better!

25.01.2026 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In fairness, extraction of rare earth minerals and other substances used in the manufacture of the batteries, etc isn’t all that great, either. We have to lose our addiction to convenience and invest in mass transit.

25.01.2026 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful. Please add ALT text to your photos? I don’t repost unless photos have that. Thank you.

25.01.2026 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s clear that the Constitution and legal channels are impotent. It will probably come down to organizing armed rebellion (and I can’t believe I’m writing this).

25.01.2026 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I see you *are* a farmer. I appreciate that. It is the *scale* of industrial agriculture that is the problem. Get corporations out of it, reduce the size of monoculture plots. We try and buy directly from local farmers with regularity.

25.01.2026 01:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Forgive me, but when you have vast monoculture plots featuring a given insect’s favorite host plant, what do you expect? It is the *scale* of industrial agriculture that is the problem.

24.01.2026 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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24.01.2026 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Climate change is screwing over *all* the insects. The fixation on Monarchs is getting really tiresome.

24.01.2026 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

WTAF? It’s paywalled, so….Please tell me there is already a class action lawsuit in the works.

24.01.2026 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@bookshop.org is a great alternative.

24.01.2026 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I implore you to purchase my books anywhere *but* Amazon.

24.01.2026 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m flattered, but not at this time, thank you.

23.01.2026 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

LOL! Thank you for clarifying. I wish you the very best! I write nonfiction, for now, anyway, so probably can’t do much more than lend moral support.

23.01.2026 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much, Jade, this lifts my spirits today! ❀️

23.01.2026 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We’re collectively in a codependent relationship with global capitalism, and this is one symptom. This is one reason why we have food deserts in the U.S. I know most folks understand this, but we need more creative ways to solve it.

23.01.2026 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The event is hosted by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, and they understandably emphasize educational booths. It’s my bad for not babysitting my email all day Wednesday.

23.01.2026 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations, and Happy Anniversary!

23.01.2026 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That is wonderful to hear. ❀️

23.01.2026 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just discovered your account through this post, and I’m delighted! Almost all original content, ALT text on the photos, pretty much perfect. 😊

23.01.2026 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I would love to repost your photos, but they don’t have ALT text, so… ☹️

23.01.2026 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Krystle is also profiled in my book, Bugwatching: The Art, Joy, and Importance of Observing Insects.

23.01.2026 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

What do you mean by β€œIP,” please? Lots of meanings for that acronym. I’m assuming β€œA/B” means you offer services as an alpha or beta reader?

23.01.2026 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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