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Rob Burns

@raburns.bsky.social

Husband and Dad, Passionate about Energy Efficiency and Energy Poverty issues, huge #U2 fan, #GoHabsGo, #Halifax

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Besides being a good boy, what type of dog is Charlie? We got a new puppy (Cavapoo) that looks similar!

11.11.2025 22:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The Unforgettable Fire

30.10.2025 00:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

U2 at Sphere

14.10.2025 23:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful Day - U2

13.10.2025 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The only other name that comes to mind is Jimmy Carter.

13.09.2025 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Do Not Let Your Spirit Wane
YouTube video by Gang of Youths - Topic Do Not Let Your Spirit Wane

This:

20.08.2025 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Parasites

15.08.2025 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Brian Blade Mama Rosa

07.06.2025 17:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
two bare trees on the side of a road in a wildlife refuge. there are mountains in the distance and a cloud in the sky.

two bare trees on the side of a road in a wildlife refuge. there are mountains in the distance and a cloud in the sky.

"What did the earth teach the trees?
How to speak to the sky."

-Pablo Neruda

06.05.2025 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2770    πŸ” 395    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 13

River Lady (not from this album) is such a catchy tune. Made me appreciate his music!

13.04.2025 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They’re still popular here in Nova Scotia! Just like they have been for a few hundred years!

06.04.2025 23:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Val Kilmer tweeting I once tickled Lou Reed. I regretted it for the longest while as he spoke to me few times after that dinner. But I'm glad now. He needed it.

Val Kilmer tweeting I once tickled Lou Reed. I regretted it for the longest while as he spoke to me few times after that dinner. But I'm glad now. He needed it.

RIP King

02.04.2025 04:08 β€” πŸ‘ 9641    πŸ” 1323    πŸ’¬ 57    πŸ“Œ 34

Series Finale?? I’m going to miss your show so much. Thanks for bringing us these stores over the last few years. Did you ever do your own story? That would have been a fitting finale!

30.03.2025 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I get one of these every couple of years. First time it happened it was very alarming. Such a weird sensation. Lasted about 10-15 mins and then I got very tired.

28.03.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Our Clean Water for Kids in Kenya campaign could use your support. Details hereπŸ‘‡πŸΎ

23.03.2025 05:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy St. Patrick's Day from the team here at U2Songs.com. (And an early video greeting from the band: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiXT...)

17.03.2025 11:29 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for having me Tassoula! I really enjoyed being on your show!

17.03.2025 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This week on Stories, I speak with Rob Burns of Halifax, Nova Scotia, about how U2’s approach to faith helped liberate his ideals alongside his scientific career.

Debuts tomorrow.πŸŽ™οΈ

16.03.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.

06.03.2025 11:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s a great read! Enjoy!

27.02.2025 11:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lots of American friends and family who I love, but no thank you.

25.02.2025 23:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Look at the bright side, job security for you?

13.02.2025 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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a canadian flag with a maple leaf on it is waving in the wind ALT: a canadian flag with a maple leaf on it is waving in the wind

β€œNothing worth having comes without some kind of fight
You gotta kick at the darkness till it bleeds daylight…” - Bruce Cockburn (from Canada…)

13.02.2025 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 386    πŸ” 73    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 4

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12.02.2025 00:28 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Updates about the release of the film "Bono: Stories of Surrender" and the new accompanying version of his memoir. www.u2songs.com/news/bono_st...
Thanks M!

11.02.2025 22:40 β€” πŸ‘ 59    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
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This year for RSD2025 #U2 and Brian Eno will release a 30th Anniversary version of Passengers "Original Soundtracks 1" on 2LP. More information here in our discography entry: www.u2songs.com/discography/... (RSD is April 12.)

06.02.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 70    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 4

Daniel Lanois

07.02.2025 00:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Breaking Waves...a catch up on a number of smaller U2 news bits from the last couple of weeks...
www.u2songs.com/news/breakin...

31.01.2025 00:40 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Video Documentary 'Left Behind' explores headwinds, solutions to living with dyslexia ABC News’ Juju Chang sat down with producer and U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. and director Anna Toomey to discuss how their documentary "Left Behind" explores the battle to help people with dyslexia.

Larry Mullen and Anna Toomey join Juju Chang on ABC News to discuss β€œLeft Behind”: abcnews.go.com/Nightline/vi... (Thank you Carol for the heads up!)

23.01.2025 01:32 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Updated my #U2 #BlueSky starter pack with some great new folks! Let’s grow the #U2Sky community!

22.01.2025 01:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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