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Photo of Portland Streetcar departing westbound from SW 3rd and Harrison.

Brookville: The $12 Million Mistake

While Brookville looked immensely promising in 2017, Portland was not delivered the train that was ordered in 2018.

More than teething issues >>

The Moon Has Fallen

"Concerning Clock Town" is now streaming.

Listen now >>

Year 14

It is incredibly easy to fall into a routine and just run on cruise control year after year.

Here’s to planning for business as usual >>
Photo of an exhibitor badge for Sakura-Con 2025.

So What Happened At Sakura-Con This Year?

No one ever wants a literal fire at con.

My recollection of events >>
Photo of the view looking north from the 20th floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Portland.

Happy Holidays 2024

A quiet year ahead of ten years in Portland.

Read the annual letter >>

Fair Winds & Following Seas feat. ATLYS

ZREO: Second Quest's first physical release.

Get your CD >>

Crunchyroll Acquiring Right Stuf Makes Sense

But it is a move to be concerned about.

A new level of control >>
Photo of Portland Streetcar departing westbound from SW 3rd and Harrison.

While Brookville looked immensely promising in 2017, Portland was not delivered the train that was ordered in 2018.

Brookville: The $12 Million Mistake

It is incredibly easy to fall into a routine and just run on cruise control year after year.

Year 14

Photo of a glass of Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky on an end table with the bottle behind it.

Taken on Dec 01, 2025 @ 21:24.

Picture Post: When having to call the fire department wasn’t …

Photo of a pot of turkey soup on a stovetop.

Taken on Dec 01, 2025 @ 12:06.

Picture Post: Now to see how this year’s turkey soup …

Photo of a decorated artificial Christmas tree in a living room.

Taken on Dec 01, 2025 @ 11:54.

Picture Post: It is now reasonable to put your Christmas …

Photo of the 2025 Christmas Tree in Pioneer Square on a sunny afternoon.

Taken on Nov 30, 2025 @ 19:46.

Picture Post: The tree is indeed lit downtown.

Photo of a distant snow-covered Mt. Adams seen through trees at the Scenic Overlook of the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Nov 30, 2025 @ 19:42.

Picture Post: They’re definitely harder to see, but if you …

Photo of a snow-covered Mt. Hood as seen from the Scenic Overlook at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Nov 30, 2025 @ 19:40.

Picture Post: The snow is definitely back on Mt. Hood.

Photo of of a 750ml bottle of Aria Gin, left, and the large-format 1.75L bottle, right.

Taken on Nov 29, 2025 @ 16:41.

Picture Post: Yes, @ariagin comes in an incredible value 1.75L …

Photo of Nora the polar bear enjoying treats as her keepers discuss her upcoming transfer to Wisconsin to be part of a breeding program.

If you’ve reached this post from Google, greetings! You are part of an insane amount of traffic I was not expecting, and I’ve received more than a few emails asking about what is happening with Nora. As of my last visit to the Oregon Zoo on November 29th, Nora is […]

Picture Post: It’s your last chance to see Nora. Tomorrow …

Photo of a pair of black Nordstrom Cody Driving Loafers with shoe trees inserted.

Taken on Nov 29, 2025 @ 12:02.

Picture Post: Black Friday is that day for getting new …

Photo of a Spanish Coffee at Meadowrue in The Ritz-Carlton, Portland.

Taken on Nov 28, 2025 @ 17:39.

Picture Post: Let the holiday season begin.

Photo of the Pioneer Square Christmas Tree, right, seen behind a banner advertising the 41st Annual Tree Lighting later in the day. The stage for lighting is present on the left.

Taken on Nov 28, 2025 @ 11:12.

Picture Post: Don’t forget: There will be NO TriMet service …

Photo of a plate of mixed berry pie with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.

Taken on Nov 27, 2025 @ 16:51.

Picture Post: With the dishes now [mostly] put away, that …

Photo of a plate with a slice of turkey, a scoop of corn, scoop of stuffing, scoop of mashed potatoes, a slice of cornbread, and a slice of cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving.

Taken on Nov 27, 2025 @ 14:52.

Picture Post: Happy Thanksgiving and all the leftovers to repeat …

Photo of a turkey in a roasting pan with temperature probe resting after just being removed from an oven.

Taken on Nov 27, 2025 @ 14:51.

Picture Post: As is tradition, the one day a year …

Photo of an organic rotisserie chicken, left, and field greens salad, right, from Whole Foods Market with an "Enjoy Today - 50% off with this coupon" sticker on them.

Taken on Nov 25, 2025 @ 17:21.

Picture Post: I don’t usually get prepared foods from Whole …

Photo of a TriMet mailer announcing reduced service on line 35. It reads: "Starting Sunday, November 30, buses will arrive once an hour after 9 p.m. all days. Service on S. Riverside Dr. after 9 p.m. will be suspended all days. More information at trimet.org/servicechanges or call 503-238-7433 (RIDE)."

Taken on Nov 25, 2025 @ 17:19.

Picture Post: Normally I like getting mail from TriMet. Not …

Photo of an unidentified 020-series Portland Streetcar with newly installed LED light strip along the roof for the holidays as seen from onboard car 001.

Taken on Nov 25, 2025 @ 16:00.

Picture Post: You know it’s officially the holiday season when …

Photo of the historic SantaLand Monorail from the Meier & Frank Department Store on display in a ground floor window of the former flagship store.

Taken on Nov 21, 2025 @ 15:29.

Picture Post: You know the holiday season is in full …

Photo looking towards the South Park Blocks taken from the second floor roof deck of the Portland Art Museum.

Taken on Nov 21, 2025 @ 11:45.

Picture Post: I think I like the view from the …

Photo of a floor directory on floor 0 in the South Wing of the Portland Art Museum. To the left is gallery 007. To the right is the auditorium, galleries 001 - 005, restrooms, and elevators.

Taken on Nov 21, 2025 @ 10:50.

Picture Post: The name’s gallery. Art gallery.

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