Jen Burns
@jenburns.bsky.social
Thoughts on beloved hometown Chicago, the state of the world, music, active transportation and climate. Guilty pleasures include motorcycling and watching F1.
God bless Aldi German cookie season
November 14, 2025 at 11:59 AM
God bless Aldi German cookie season
Happy Halloween from the 1970s
October 31, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Happy Halloween from the 1970s
October 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the Irving Park Community Food Pantry this weekend. Please donate if you are able. The shit is hitting the fan.
October 27, 2025 at 10:20 AM
I donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the Irving Park Community Food Pantry this weekend. Please donate if you are able. The shit is hitting the fan.
The Louvre heist makes me want to rewatch this classic
youtu.be/t5Vs5anuc4U?...
youtu.be/t5Vs5anuc4U?...
To Catch a Thief Official Trailer - Cary Grant Movie (1955)
YouTube video by MovieclipsPROMO
youtu.be
October 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The Louvre heist makes me want to rewatch this classic
youtu.be/t5Vs5anuc4U?...
youtu.be/t5Vs5anuc4U?...
I'm four decades late for this Lou Malnati's coupon
Go Cubs
Go Cubs
October 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I'm four decades late for this Lou Malnati's coupon
Go Cubs
Go Cubs
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the US if Tylenol actually caused autism
September 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
the US if Tylenol actually caused autism
I can't read French but I get the gist 100%
September 23, 2025 at 9:17 AM
I can't read French but I get the gist 100%
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Where the separate divisions of ANTIFA landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944:
September 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Where the separate divisions of ANTIFA landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944:
PSA: There's only one Six Corners
www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/1145.h...
www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/1145.h...
Six Corners
www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org
September 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
PSA: There's only one Six Corners
www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/1145.h...
www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/1145.h...
I re-watched High Fidelity and boy is it toxic and terrible. What should I watch next? Singles? Or am I ruining all my good time memories?
August 22, 2025 at 10:54 AM
I re-watched High Fidelity and boy is it toxic and terrible. What should I watch next? Singles? Or am I ruining all my good time memories?
Genius
August 13, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Genius
GenX installing their orthotics for the @dinosaurjr.com show tonight. Can't wait. 💜💚
July 29, 2025 at 11:20 AM
GenX installing their orthotics for the @dinosaurjr.com show tonight. Can't wait. 💜💚
So I've been listening to @remhq.bsky.social Out of Time on repeat. Comforting nostalgia? Just an excellent album? Both?
July 17, 2025 at 10:58 AM
So I've been listening to @remhq.bsky.social Out of Time on repeat. Comforting nostalgia? Just an excellent album? Both?
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There are only three political positions in America today
1) I like the fascism
2) I'll acquiesce to the fascism (reasons for this one vary: cowardice, access, denial, misguidedly thinking that acquiescence is savvy, etc)
3) I oppose the fascism
The rest is details
1) I like the fascism
2) I'll acquiesce to the fascism (reasons for this one vary: cowardice, access, denial, misguidedly thinking that acquiescence is savvy, etc)
3) I oppose the fascism
The rest is details
June 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
There are only three political positions in America today
1) I like the fascism
2) I'll acquiesce to the fascism (reasons for this one vary: cowardice, access, denial, misguidedly thinking that acquiescence is savvy, etc)
3) I oppose the fascism
The rest is details
1) I like the fascism
2) I'll acquiesce to the fascism (reasons for this one vary: cowardice, access, denial, misguidedly thinking that acquiescence is savvy, etc)
3) I oppose the fascism
The rest is details
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Stripping birthright citizenship from people born in this country goes against rights guaranteed in the Constitution. We must stand against unconstitutional actions and stand up for the fundamental rights granted to people in the United States of America.
June 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Stripping birthright citizenship from people born in this country goes against rights guaranteed in the Constitution. We must stand against unconstitutional actions and stand up for the fundamental rights granted to people in the United States of America.
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The neighborhood is getting ready for tomorrow
June 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The neighborhood is getting ready for tomorrow
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GOP Christianity
How it started: WWJD -- What Would Jesus Do
How it's going: WWJD -- Who Would Jesus Deport?
How it started: WWJD -- What Would Jesus Do
How it's going: WWJD -- Who Would Jesus Deport?
June 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
GOP Christianity
How it started: WWJD -- What Would Jesus Do
How it's going: WWJD -- Who Would Jesus Deport?
How it started: WWJD -- What Would Jesus Do
How it's going: WWJD -- Who Would Jesus Deport?
The Clybourn bike lane is extra pleasant with minimal to no view of the jerk's tower
May 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The Clybourn bike lane is extra pleasant with minimal to no view of the jerk's tower
Talked about Milli Vanilli cassingles earlier today and restaurant dinner mix includes "Girl, you know it's true"
May 22, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Talked about Milli Vanilli cassingles earlier today and restaurant dinner mix includes "Girl, you know it's true"
I'm surprised at how proud I feel about the new Pope being from Chicago
It's not quite 90s Bulls or 2016 Cubs fever, but closer than I anticipated
#PopeLeoXIV
It's not quite 90s Bulls or 2016 Cubs fever, but closer than I anticipated
#PopeLeoXIV
May 8, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I'm surprised at how proud I feel about the new Pope being from Chicago
It's not quite 90s Bulls or 2016 Cubs fever, but closer than I anticipated
#PopeLeoXIV
It's not quite 90s Bulls or 2016 Cubs fever, but closer than I anticipated
#PopeLeoXIV
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Thou shalt demand retailers tell you how much prices have gone up because of tariffs.
April 30, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Thou shalt demand retailers tell you how much prices have gone up because of tariffs.
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Happy voting day, Canada. Please remain the sensible one in this North American duplex we share.
April 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Happy voting day, Canada. Please remain the sensible one in this North American duplex we share.