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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I turned on the heat yesterday. Does that make me a true Midwesterner and Chicagoan again? ...or is that just a very Texas thing to do since the temperature dropped below 70.

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I just want to ditch the bottom search as you use Duck Duck Go by default. I'm seeing I need a launcher to do that. 🥺

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

The Drive was biked. I missed it while visiting last year, but was glad to do Bike the Drive as a returning resident this year.

Bike the Drive. Southbound on DuSable Lake Shore Drive with the Hancock Building in the distance.

A view facing east toward the Chicago River with the buildings. Taken from DuSable Lake Shore Drive during Bike the Drive

Skyline from Grant Park with Prudential, Aon Center, and Blue Cross Blue Shield (HCSC) buildings

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

One of my dream headliners for Riot Fest was Dolly Parton. Her music may not have been punk rock, but her spirit, her energy, and the independence she showed was surely punk rock. RIP, Dolly. Thank you for giving us 80 years.

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Sweet Cháa: Playful Sip

ALT: Sweet Cháa: Playful Sip

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Happy #LetterboxdFriday! Time to post your #LastFourWatched 👠 The Invite was intense. Spider-Man was incredible and I must go back and see the ones I've missed. The Odyssey was amazing.

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Jack's Law... After attending my first official Jack White concert, my unpopular opinion is that locking phones in pouches is a good thing for concerts. People were engaged. The crowd was energetic. It was a great disconnect.

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I saw the Odyssey in Dolby Atmos while enjoying my AMC Birthday Month popcorn. ...and totally concur "Somehow, heartbreak feels good in a place like this"

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Boys go to Jupiter to get more stupider. Girls go to Mars, become rock stars. Sonic Youth, "Nevermind (What Was it Anyway)" (I cheated and posted two).

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Yesterday, I celebrated another trip around the sun by checking out some Chicago area landmarks on the North Shore by bike. Despite the Texas-like heat, I got 35 miles in.

Exterior of the home used door the Home Alone movies.

A construction sign paraphrasing a famous line in Home Alone.

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

In Texas, I didn't wear shorts outside of gym shorts until 95 degrees. As I now am back in IL, it is more based on humidity.

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Thank you. My dog is having a rough night.

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

I've seen people posting stories with "Born in the USA" and "This Land is Your Land" on the socials today. These are protest songs. Sadly, many do not know the meaning behind the songs. When I saw Bruce Springsteen live, he didn't perform "Born in the USA."

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

I'm a day late for #LetterboxdFriday Supergirl was super disappointing. Jackass was dumb but entertaining.

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The silver lining in watching "Supergirl" was hearing Rilo Kiley's "Silver Lining" in the movie.

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Supergirl 2026

ALT: Supergirl 2026

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Margo is playing Square Roots in Chicago soon.

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I moved from Dallas to Chicago in the last 3 weeks and just got word my job will be eliminated. I'm applying to other internal roles, but I thought I'd post here for some good advice on how to tackle a search. Positive stuff only, please. A lot has changed in almost 9 years.

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Happy Gotcha Day to this pup! 12 years of dog walks, movie nights, and chilling as I play video games.

A white mixed breed dog sitting like a good boy.

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Chicago is a beautiful city, but like all cities, it's even better exploring it on bike. Today's weather was perfect too.

The Prudential Center and AON Center taken with an angle shot.

The Obama Presidential Center at a distance.

The Statue of The Republic in Jackson Park, a one-third sized replica of Daniel Chester French's The Republic

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Clearly, the bottom. It is very close to what my new bedroom color will be.

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Happy #LetterboxdFriday! Time to post your #LastFourWatched 🤔 The Sheep Detective stood out for me and Toy Story was very consistent. Mandalorian felt like two hour-long TV episodes. Enjoyable but could have been more thrilling.

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

It is weird especially because everything in Texas tends to be on a grand scale. The new stadium has amazing views, but is so unpleasant visually from the outside.

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The Rangers still do not have a Pride Night. I guess every night is Pride Night?

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Me: I moved out of Dallas for Chicago thinking weather would be more calm. Chicago weather so far: Guess again.

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

That was a first. I've been on a road trip through Arkansas and the employees of Taco Bell locked themselves out of their restaurant an hour before closing. They got back in soon enough and I got my crunch wrap.

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Post a photo from 2019. I'll post 2.

A early 40s male at the Colloseum in Rome, IT

A white mixed breed rescue dog wearing an elizabeathen collar.

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Some states actually have laws requiring resale platforms to have a chance. It's archaic. We need some states to take action and stop resale platforms unless tickets are sold for list or less.

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

I was going to complain about the Riot Fest 2026 lineup, but Tom Skilling will be there. Now I'm excited. Let's see if Morrissey actually shows up.

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Texans have to vote a lot. Constitutional amendment elections come November of odd numbered years, bond elections, charter amendment elections, run-offs, etc. Voter fatigue here is real and ranked choice would be perfect for Texas, but until then, vote, vote, vote. ...that includes today.

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

I don't want to spoil so I will hold off on saying more.

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Saw it last night. I was entertained, but it was not full-on Star Wars. I need to finish Mandalorian series. For some reason, I stopped at S1.

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Pick a Bond villain from the photos you already have on your phone.

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Tom Nook Cantando - Aplausos

Alt: Tom Nook

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DS (he/him) @beenafix.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Five Eight Eight Two Three Hundred Empire

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