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Happy Holidays: 2020 Is Finally Almost Over

Sharing my annual Christmas letter for the first time, because 2020 is a year we shouldn't forget.

Read The Letter >>

Onwards To The Double-Digits

A new role at Kroger, a new fuzzy roommate, and a pandemic as the blog moves towards its last year in the single-digits of operation.

Nine Years Of The Network >>

Ten Years Of Checking-In

Here's to ten years of adventures.

Check-In >>

Farewell, Streetcar CAC

After more than 18 years, the Portland Streetcar Community Advisory Committee comes to an end.

See You On The Rails >>

Not All Anime Dubs Are Bad

Dubs need love too for the industry to survive.

No subtitles this time >>

It's A Dark Day For The Anime Industry

The internet stands with you, KyoAni.

Now, and always >>

Sharing my annual Christmas letter for the first time, because 2020 is a year we shouldn't forget.

Happy Holidays: 2020 Is Finally Almost Over

A new role at Kroger, a new fuzzy roommate, and a pandemic as the blog moves towards its last year in the single-digits of operation.

Onwards To The Double-Digits

Here's to ten years of adventures.

Ten Years Of Checking-In

Photo of new manga releases from Kinokuniya.

Taken on Jan 27, 2021 @ 08:08.

Picture Post: The new releases just coming. 2021 certainly seems …

Photo of a cup of Sencha with teapot and canister of leaves.

Taken on Jan 26, 2021 @ 08:40.

Picture Post: Pro tip: any time is Sencha time.

Taken on Jan 25, 2021 @ 15:53.

Picture Post: Just typical Portland weather. I do love the …

Photo of a 1/7 scale Mash Kyrielight Grand New Year figure in a display case.

Taken on Jan 24, 2021 @ 18:00.

Picture Post: After months of looking at it in their …

Photo of a Snow Miku 2020 figure in front of a iPad Pro showing the Sonos app playing a track from Miku Symphony 2018-2019.

Taken on Jan 24, 2021 @ 14:46.

Picture Post: I do believe there is an unwritten rule …

Photo of a frame from "Great Pretender".

Taken on Jan 23, 2021 @ 10:20.

Picture Post: If you haven’t seen it already, “Great Pretender” …

Photo of a clear winter day in South Waterfront.

Taken on Jan 23, 2021 @ 10:06.

Picture Post: If you ignore the freezing temperature, it’s a …

Photo of the Apple TV app on a PlayStation 4.

Taken on Jan 22, 2021 @ 22:10.

Picture Post: It’s very weird seeing an Apple UI on …

Photo of an Emma mini plush from "The Promised Neverland".

Taken on Jan 22, 2021 @ 17:57.

Picture Post: Got the very last of the “Promised Neverland” …

Photo of the contents of volume 7 deluxe edition of Maido in a Box.

Taken on Jan 22, 2021 @ 17:06.

Picture Post: If you can get your hands on the …

Photo of downtown Portland from the Portland Streetcar 11th/Taylor platform.

Taken on Jan 22, 2021 @ 15:00.

Picture Post: Beautiful day to #gobystreetcar

Photo of a new Maido in a Box box design.

Taken on Jan 22, 2021 @ 14:56.

Picture Post: Beautiful new #maidoinabox design. Unboxing soon ;)

Photo of the Portland Japanese Garden welcome center.

Taken on Jan 22, 2021 @ 13:26.

Picture Post: Good day to be out and about before …

Photo of an overcast Portland downtown as seen from the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Jan 22, 2021 @ 12:42.

Picture Post: Cold, but otherwise beautiful day today.

Photo of a Waste Management trash truck with a modern cab design.

Taken on Jan 22, 2021 @ 12:13.

Picture Post: Can you call a garbage truck sleek? Cause …

Photo of art of the TriMet MAX in a window at the PSU Urban Center.

Taken on Jan 22, 2021 @ 11:23. Art by Mike Bennett.

Picture Post: Did I get off the streetcar at PSU …

Photo of an expanding file folder filled with public transport-related documents.

Taken on Jan 20, 2021 @ 15:17.

Picture Post: Signs you might be just a tiny little …

Photo of a framed postcard from "Children Who Chase Lost Voices From Deep Below" signed by director Makoto Shinkai.

Taken on Jan 20, 2021 @ 10:16.

Picture Post: I’ve been meaning to frame this for years …

Photo of four new releases from Kinokuniya.

Taken on Jan 19, 2021 @ 18:56.

Picture Post: Happy new release Tuesday! A lot to choose …

Photo of two Nezuko figures and a plush on top of a display case.

Taken on Jan 19, 2021 @ 08:36.

Picture Post: After only the most extensive scientific research possible, …