Jen C
@jencyr.bsky.social
Random interests include dogs, cats, libraries, public transit, affordable housing, unions, board games.
Living in Waterloo Region, Ontario.
Living in Waterloo Region, Ontario.
Young neighbour is blasting Chicago. First “Hard to Say I’m Sorry” and now “You’re the inspiration”. Honestly not mad.
January 20, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Young neighbour is blasting Chicago. First “Hard to Say I’m Sorry” and now “You’re the inspiration”. Honestly not mad.
The only thing I didn’t like about the #pwhl game (Sceptres vs Goldeneyes) at Scotiabank Arena was the horrendous HOT-TO-GO remix. Had to cover my ears it hurt! Oh, and the $17 drinks sucked too.
January 18, 2026 at 8:48 PM
The only thing I didn’t like about the #pwhl game (Sceptres vs Goldeneyes) at Scotiabank Arena was the horrendous HOT-TO-GO remix. Had to cover my ears it hurt! Oh, and the $17 drinks sucked too.
In Toronto for the PWHL game (early bday present to myself). I haven’t decided who I’m cheering for but it feels nice seeing all the people in Sceptres merch.
January 17, 2026 at 6:47 PM
In Toronto for the PWHL game (early bday present to myself). I haven’t decided who I’m cheering for but it feels nice seeing all the people in Sceptres merch.
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I still have my "I like it long!" protest sticker from when Harper tried to eliminate the long form census. People galvanized very quickly, and the government did not anticipate the level of pushback they got.
Governments who want less data want to make policy based on vibes and not facts.
I still have my "I like it long!" protest sticker from when Harper tried to eliminate the long form census. People galvanized very quickly, and the government did not anticipate the level of pushback they got.
Governments who want less data want to make policy based on vibes and not facts.
January 15, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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I still have my "I like it long!" protest sticker from when Harper tried to eliminate the long form census. People galvanized very quickly, and the government did not anticipate the level of pushback they got.
Governments who want less data want to make policy based on vibes and not facts.
I still have my "I like it long!" protest sticker from when Harper tried to eliminate the long form census. People galvanized very quickly, and the government did not anticipate the level of pushback they got.
Governments who want less data want to make policy based on vibes and not facts.
I watched the first ep of Starfleet Academy yesterday & I’m still hung up on why regulation hair for Caleb means short hair when the Klingon gets to keep his long (& so do human women).
January 16, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I watched the first ep of Starfleet Academy yesterday & I’m still hung up on why regulation hair for Caleb means short hair when the Klingon gets to keep his long (& so do human women).
Sometimes I avoid buying snacks on purpose thinking if I really want something I’ll make it myself. Usually backfires & I spend extra at corner store.
But last night, I actually baked cookies - chewy oatmeal! I really should do it myself more often.
But last night, I actually baked cookies - chewy oatmeal! I really should do it myself more often.
January 13, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Sometimes I avoid buying snacks on purpose thinking if I really want something I’ll make it myself. Usually backfires & I spend extra at corner store.
But last night, I actually baked cookies - chewy oatmeal! I really should do it myself more often.
But last night, I actually baked cookies - chewy oatmeal! I really should do it myself more often.
I binged watched all of Stranger Things these past 2 weeks and finished the series tonight.
I really dig Nancy’s Rambo style in the finale. 🔥
I really dig Nancy’s Rambo style in the finale. 🔥
January 2, 2026 at 5:16 AM
I binged watched all of Stranger Things these past 2 weeks and finished the series tonight.
I really dig Nancy’s Rambo style in the finale. 🔥
I really dig Nancy’s Rambo style in the finale. 🔥
I’d like to say “you’re welcome”
to the 50+ patrons that have taken out the Heated Rivalry audiobook since I bought it on Libby on Friday. Happy bookmas 📚🎄
to the 50+ patrons that have taken out the Heated Rivalry audiobook since I bought it on Libby on Friday. Happy bookmas 📚🎄
December 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I’d like to say “you’re welcome”
to the 50+ patrons that have taken out the Heated Rivalry audiobook since I bought it on Libby on Friday. Happy bookmas 📚🎄
to the 50+ patrons that have taken out the Heated Rivalry audiobook since I bought it on Libby on Friday. Happy bookmas 📚🎄
I went to Costco on a Saturday, THE Saturday before Christmas, and survived.
(Thankfully just picking up meds so was in and out).
(Thankfully just picking up meds so was in and out).
December 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I went to Costco on a Saturday, THE Saturday before Christmas, and survived.
(Thankfully just picking up meds so was in and out).
(Thankfully just picking up meds so was in and out).
Ready to take a nap after work when something about today’s date twigs a memory - I have tickets to Stratford theatre tonight. I guess I have to get properly dressed!
November 14, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Ready to take a nap after work when something about today’s date twigs a memory - I have tickets to Stratford theatre tonight. I guess I have to get properly dressed!
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🚨 ONTARIO RED ALERT THREAD 🚨
October 26, 2025 at 12:07 AM
🚨 ONTARIO RED ALERT THREAD 🚨
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This nonsense is happening in 2025 because we are allowing this to happen in 2025. When we elect people who quietly condone or propagate hate speech against marginalized groups this is what we get.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Some 2SLGBTQ+ events cancelled in Kitchener following threats of disruption | CBC News
Beers with Queers was supposed to be a judgement-free place for members and allies of the 2SLGBTQ+ community to hang out on Tuesday. But it was cancelled after local police received a tip that there a...
www.cbc.ca
October 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM
This nonsense is happening in 2025 because we are allowing this to happen in 2025. When we elect people who quietly condone or propagate hate speech against marginalized groups this is what we get.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Honestly a bit surprised the Detroit marathon is still international, with a part run in Windsor, given the current state of affairs and attitudes.
And they're off. The runners of the 48th annual Detroit Free Press Marathon presented by MSU Federal Credit Union take off at the start of the race on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. bit.ly/3WJIvqm
October 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Honestly a bit surprised the Detroit marathon is still international, with a part run in Windsor, given the current state of affairs and attitudes.
I wish I could show you the image of a middle-aged man in lederhosen wearing a Canadian flag as a cape. Saw him strutting his way downtown just as I was leaving. He’s bound to be having fun at Oktoberfest.
October 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I wish I could show you the image of a middle-aged man in lederhosen wearing a Canadian flag as a cape. Saw him strutting his way downtown just as I was leaving. He’s bound to be having fun at Oktoberfest.
The boomers in the extended family FB group (for descendants of my 2nd great grandparents) have started using AI to animate old photos of family. Very disturbing.
October 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The boomers in the extended family FB group (for descendants of my 2nd great grandparents) have started using AI to animate old photos of family. Very disturbing.
Roasting in the sun in my car on the side of the 401.
Trying to get down to see my mother who’s in hospital and not doing great.
I am not emotionally regulated.
Trying to get down to see my mother who’s in hospital and not doing great.
I am not emotionally regulated.
September 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Roasting in the sun in my car on the side of the 401.
Trying to get down to see my mother who’s in hospital and not doing great.
I am not emotionally regulated.
Trying to get down to see my mother who’s in hospital and not doing great.
I am not emotionally regulated.
Making my 55-yr old partner watch Mulan (1998). I was listening to “The Night Ends with Fire”, a Mulan inspired fantasy, and he kept interrupting to ask basic Mulan questions.
September 21, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Making my 55-yr old partner watch Mulan (1998). I was listening to “The Night Ends with Fire”, a Mulan inspired fantasy, and he kept interrupting to ask basic Mulan questions.
Tried to use up all the veg from the CSA box this week. Roasted beets, turnip, carrots and potatoes.
I dare say, I almost like beets! Still not a fan of turnip though.
I dare say, I almost like beets! Still not a fan of turnip though.
September 13, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Tried to use up all the veg from the CSA box this week. Roasted beets, turnip, carrots and potatoes.
I dare say, I almost like beets! Still not a fan of turnip though.
I dare say, I almost like beets! Still not a fan of turnip though.
I don’t believe in omens but it still sucks to watch a little bird (juvenile goldfinch?) flail and thrash to death while on my morning walk. Good morning to me 😕
September 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I don’t believe in omens but it still sucks to watch a little bird (juvenile goldfinch?) flail and thrash to death while on my morning walk. Good morning to me 😕
August was my month to buy books for my Libby consortium. I’m off today so finished up purchasing yesterday. Even bought new titles (not just books to fill holds) including ones I want to read. Promptly forgot to go onto Libby afte, so now shortest hold for book I want is 6 weeks.
August 29, 2025 at 1:49 PM
August was my month to buy books for my Libby consortium. I’m off today so finished up purchasing yesterday. Even bought new titles (not just books to fill holds) including ones I want to read. Promptly forgot to go onto Libby afte, so now shortest hold for book I want is 6 weeks.
Went to an old friend’s farm last night. He still has this old timey phone in his house and it still works! Another friend tried it out and was reminded of how slow dialling on rotary is.
August 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Went to an old friend’s farm last night. He still has this old timey phone in his house and it still works! Another friend tried it out and was reminded of how slow dialling on rotary is.
I was sick recently (right after vacation). The one good thing about being sick is I could read print books again (usually only do audio). Finished Tusk Love by @theagwrites.bsky.social Cute romance with a bit of adventure.
August 6, 2025 at 2:50 AM
I was sick recently (right after vacation). The one good thing about being sick is I could read print books again (usually only do audio). Finished Tusk Love by @theagwrites.bsky.social Cute romance with a bit of adventure.
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Out now! Organize Your Library! Developing the Collective Power of Library Workers from @alaeditionsns.bsky.social
Grateful for all the library unionists who spoke to us for the book, and to co-authors @kellymce.bsky.social @mkahn.bsky.social and Angelo Moreno!
alastore.ala.org/oryrlib
Grateful for all the library unionists who spoke to us for the book, and to co-authors @kellymce.bsky.social @mkahn.bsky.social and Angelo Moreno!
alastore.ala.org/oryrlib
Organize Your Library! Developing the Collective Power of Library Workers (Critical Cultural Information Studies series)
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August 1, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Out now! Organize Your Library! Developing the Collective Power of Library Workers from @alaeditionsns.bsky.social
Grateful for all the library unionists who spoke to us for the book, and to co-authors @kellymce.bsky.social @mkahn.bsky.social and Angelo Moreno!
alastore.ala.org/oryrlib
Grateful for all the library unionists who spoke to us for the book, and to co-authors @kellymce.bsky.social @mkahn.bsky.social and Angelo Moreno!
alastore.ala.org/oryrlib
Today at work I saw that Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan are teaming up to write a paranormal romance.
Never in a million years would I have thought to partner those two together. Like, who approached whom with this idea first?
Never in a million years would I have thought to partner those two together. Like, who approached whom with this idea first?
July 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Today at work I saw that Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan are teaming up to write a paranormal romance.
Never in a million years would I have thought to partner those two together. Like, who approached whom with this idea first?
Never in a million years would I have thought to partner those two together. Like, who approached whom with this idea first?
Had a long day of driving and walking yesterday so partner was going to walk dog this AM. Yet here we both are, thanks to a 6:30 fire alarm in our building. (Likely false)
July 18, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Had a long day of driving and walking yesterday so partner was going to walk dog this AM. Yet here we both are, thanks to a 6:30 fire alarm in our building. (Likely false)