Loren Johnson
@lorenjohnson.bsky.social
architecture, urbanism, tabletop gaming, and travel
President @ Heart of Lincoln Square
President @ Heart of Lincoln Square
The Detectorists is the most lovely, heartfelt, gently funny show I've ever seen. Agreed - if you haven't seen it, check it out!
My wife sent me this. If you haven’t watched Detectorists you should. And I’ll be in line to watch this however I can.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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‘Watching The Office recently, my heart just sank’ – Mackenzie Crook on comedy, cruelty and being TV royalty
After a very hard landing into fame in the 00s, he decided to take a softer approach – and hit on a winning formula for classic comedy. The star talks about his fantastical new show Small Prophets, hi...
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 5:25 PM
The Detectorists is the most lovely, heartfelt, gently funny show I've ever seen. Agreed - if you haven't seen it, check it out!
As a homegrown Minnesotan - this is simultaneously heart-breaking and fills my heart with pride. Fuck ICE.
Minnesotans on Lake Bde Maka Ska (formerly Lake Calhoun) in Minneapolis. Jan. 30, 2026.
📷: WCCO-TV
📷: WCCO-TV
January 31, 2026 at 3:43 AM
As a homegrown Minnesotan - this is simultaneously heart-breaking and fills my heart with pride. Fuck ICE.
God he's just so fucking good at this.
The City’s Budget is our future. And you deserve to know how it works.
January 31, 2026 at 1:31 AM
God he's just so fucking good at this.
Welles Park, Chicago
January 30, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Welles Park, Chicago
I think the Biss campaign is making a big mistake putting Jan's endorsement into so much of their ad buy. The next couple elections are destined to be "change" elections and her endorsement is probably hurting more than its helping.
January 30, 2026 at 3:04 PM
I think the Biss campaign is making a big mistake putting Jan's endorsement into so much of their ad buy. The next couple elections are destined to be "change" elections and her endorsement is probably hurting more than its helping.
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50 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY!
But March 17 isn't the first day to vote, it's actually the last.
Here is everything you need to make sure your voice is heard in the IL-09 primary election:
But March 17 isn't the first day to vote, it's actually the last.
Here is everything you need to make sure your voice is heard in the IL-09 primary election:
January 26, 2026 at 8:27 PM
50 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY!
But March 17 isn't the first day to vote, it's actually the last.
Here is everything you need to make sure your voice is heard in the IL-09 primary election:
But March 17 isn't the first day to vote, it's actually the last.
Here is everything you need to make sure your voice is heard in the IL-09 primary election:
Yes this is a completely normal thing to need to know. If I haven't been completely crystal before - Abolish ICE & CPB in all their forms and this will be a disqualifying issue for anyone seeking my vote.
Here's how to identify some crowd control munitions, canisters of which federal agents have left on the ground after deploying them against people in Minnesota. bit.ly/3YWp1jE
Graphic by Mark Boswell/The Minnesota Star Tribune
Graphic by Mark Boswell/The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 26, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Yes this is a completely normal thing to need to know. If I haven't been completely crystal before - Abolish ICE & CPB in all their forms and this will be a disqualifying issue for anyone seeking my vote.
If you represent a group, club, or organization - show up at Sulzer Library on Saturday to network with likeminded individuals interested in civic life and getting involved.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:49 PM
If you represent a group, club, or organization - show up at Sulzer Library on Saturday to network with likeminded individuals interested in civic life and getting involved.
www.eventbrite.com/e/community-...
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Illinois Democrats who voted to "express gratitude" to ICE in 2025: Brad Schneider, Eric Sorensen, Nikki Budzinski, and Raja Krishnamoorthi. This is disqualifying.
January 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Illinois Democrats who voted to "express gratitude" to ICE in 2025: Brad Schneider, Eric Sorensen, Nikki Budzinski, and Raja Krishnamoorthi. This is disqualifying.
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Snowfall is going to put traffic engineers out of a job. Just replace the snow with sidewalk level concrete and tada you’re done
January 26, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Snowfall is going to put traffic engineers out of a job. Just replace the snow with sidewalk level concrete and tada you’re done
Please consider signing this petition c.org/cbnTtG2xv2
This campaign needs you now
Save the North Center Senior Center
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January 20, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Please consider signing this petition c.org/cbnTtG2xv2
Los Angeles isn't a real city - and that's all I have to say about that.
January 19, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Los Angeles isn't a real city - and that's all I have to say about that.
🐈 cats: zero (allergies!)
🚴🏼 bikes: n+1
🚄 trains: for the love of god please
🚗 cars: ban
⛷️ ski (used to semi pro I guess?)
🌮 cooking = nope
🥖 baking = someone else?
🌆 build housing for people ffs
🤠 huh?
🧑🏻💻 computers were a mistake
🪿 problems on purpose
🚴🏼 bikes: n+1
🚄 trains: for the love of god please
🚗 cars: ban
⛷️ ski (used to semi pro I guess?)
🌮 cooking = nope
🥖 baking = someone else?
🌆 build housing for people ffs
🤠 huh?
🧑🏻💻 computers were a mistake
🪿 problems on purpose
I guess an update is in order
🐈 cats: zero 😭
🚴🏼 bikes: n+1
🚄 trains: for the love of god please
🚗 cars: ban
⛷️ ski (season in progress 🎉)
🌮 cook
🥖 bake (mostly bread)
🌆 build housing for people ffs
🤠 jackson, wyoming
🧑🏻💻 computers were a mistake
🪿 problems on purpose
🐈 cats: zero 😭
🚴🏼 bikes: n+1
🚄 trains: for the love of god please
🚗 cars: ban
⛷️ ski (season in progress 🎉)
🌮 cook
🥖 bake (mostly bread)
🌆 build housing for people ffs
🤠 jackson, wyoming
🧑🏻💻 computers were a mistake
🪿 problems on purpose
ok overdue intro post
🐈 cats: many 🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛
🚴🏼 bikes: n+1
🚄 trains: for the love of god please
🚗 cars: ban
⛷️ ski (season over 😭)
🌮 cook
🥖 bake (mostly bread)
🌆 build housing for people ffs
🌳 ann arbor, michigan
👊🏻 bully a2council
🧑🏻💻 computers were a mistake
🪿 problems on purpose
🐈 cats: many 🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛🐈🐈⬛
🚴🏼 bikes: n+1
🚄 trains: for the love of god please
🚗 cars: ban
⛷️ ski (season over 😭)
🌮 cook
🥖 bake (mostly bread)
🌆 build housing for people ffs
🌳 ann arbor, michigan
👊🏻 bully a2council
🧑🏻💻 computers were a mistake
🪿 problems on purpose
January 17, 2026 at 4:37 AM
🐈 cats: zero (allergies!)
🚴🏼 bikes: n+1
🚄 trains: for the love of god please
🚗 cars: ban
⛷️ ski (used to semi pro I guess?)
🌮 cooking = nope
🥖 baking = someone else?
🌆 build housing for people ffs
🤠 huh?
🧑🏻💻 computers were a mistake
🪿 problems on purpose
🚴🏼 bikes: n+1
🚄 trains: for the love of god please
🚗 cars: ban
⛷️ ski (used to semi pro I guess?)
🌮 cooking = nope
🥖 baking = someone else?
🌆 build housing for people ffs
🤠 huh?
🧑🏻💻 computers were a mistake
🪿 problems on purpose
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HOLS and GRO are collaborating on an event to encourage more civic involvement! If you are a part of a club, advocacy group, or other social entity - please send someone to speak or represent on your group's behalf! www.eventbrite.com/e/1979918383...
Community Documentary Screening
In this feature documentary, follow the half-century story of America’s civic research into the decline of our social connections.
www.eventbrite.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:53 PM
HOLS and GRO are collaborating on an event to encourage more civic involvement! If you are a part of a club, advocacy group, or other social entity - please send someone to speak or represent on your group's behalf! www.eventbrite.com/e/1979918383...
The irony of assaulting a foreign country to protect protesters while assaulting protesters in your own cities... www.cnn.com/2026/01/14/p...
Trump feels obligated to take action on Iran as administration weighs risks of retaliation | CNN Politics
Top Trump administration officials met Tuesday to further refine a set of options for the president to take action against Iran amid its deadly crackdown on protesters.
www.cnn.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:37 PM
The irony of assaulting a foreign country to protect protesters while assaulting protesters in your own cities... www.cnn.com/2026/01/14/p...
HOLS and GRO are collaborating on an event to encourage more civic involvement! If you are a part of a club, advocacy group, or other social entity - please send someone to speak or represent on your group's behalf! www.eventbrite.com/e/1979918383...
Community Documentary Screening
In this feature documentary, follow the half-century story of America’s civic research into the decline of our social connections.
www.eventbrite.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:53 PM
HOLS and GRO are collaborating on an event to encourage more civic involvement! If you are a part of a club, advocacy group, or other social entity - please send someone to speak or represent on your group's behalf! www.eventbrite.com/e/1979918383...
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they didn’t leak it to make the shooter look innocent, but to make the victim look guilty. not guilty of a crime. guilty of having a visibly queer wife. guilty of liberalism. guilty of opposing the regime. they don’t seek to exonerate themselves, only to demonstrate who deserves to die.
In the video that the shooter took, which I believe was leaked to be exculpatory, he appears to yell “fucking bitch” after he shoots Renee Good.
January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
they didn’t leak it to make the shooter look innocent, but to make the victim look guilty. not guilty of a crime. guilty of having a visibly queer wife. guilty of liberalism. guilty of opposing the regime. they don’t seek to exonerate themselves, only to demonstrate who deserves to die.
This is probably the building that I had the biggest hand in creating in my entire career so far. It's so enriching to see this video and hear the people talk about how they are adapting to it. 🧡 www.youtube.com/watch?v=At5U...
Heartland Community College Net Zero Agriculture Complex
YouTube video by Legat Architects
www.youtube.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:13 PM
This is probably the building that I had the biggest hand in creating in my entire career so far. It's so enriching to see this video and hear the people talk about how they are adapting to it. 🧡 www.youtube.com/watch?v=At5U...
It is far too easy for these thugs to simply claim that anyone behind the wheel of a car is a threat to their lives. Even more evidence for why we need different options.
January 8, 2026 at 12:41 PM
It is far too easy for these thugs to simply claim that anyone behind the wheel of a car is a threat to their lives. Even more evidence for why we need different options.
Industrial electrification is a huge blind spot in the genral discourse and is ripe for massive gains. www.aceee.org/industrial-e...
January 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Industrial electrification is a huge blind spot in the genral discourse and is ripe for massive gains. www.aceee.org/industrial-e...
Well I guess this turned out to be accurate.
You know it's bad news when the military comes up with a real badass name for their operation. www.euronews.com/2025/11/15/u...
US confirms deadly attack in the Caribbean
The Trump Administration confirm a deadly attack in Caribbean waters that left four dead on 10 November, bringing to 80 the number of people killed in 'Operation Southern Spear'. The US president anno...
www.euronews.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Well I guess this turned out to be accurate.