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Photo of the weeping cherry tree at the Portland Japanese Garden in peak bloom.

A Quiet 12th Year

Yes, the blog is still alive. Just quiet.

Read The Annual Update >>

Happy Holidays 2022: The Annual Christmas Letter

Hopefully, an uneventful year is a good thing.

Here's To A Quiet Year >>

"Twilight Symphony" Returns

ZREO Second Quest Announces "Twilight Symphony Selections"

Return To The Twilight >>

Crunchyroll Acquiring Right Stuf Makes Sense

But It Is a Move To Be Concerned About

A New Level Of Control >>

Photo of a They/Them pin from Kumoricon.

It's Time

For several years now, I’ve said that you should identify as who you feel comfortable being

My pronouns are They/Them. >>

Hyrule Highlands II: A Celtic-Inspired Journey

A sequel to his Hyrule Highlands I (2020) album, Tim de Man is back with the same Celtic and Folk flare with studio-level care.

Begin Journey >>

Photo of the weeping cherry tree at the Portland Japanese Garden in peak bloom.

Yes, the blog is still alive. Just quiet.

A Quiet 12th Year

Hopefully, an uneventful year is a good thing.

Happy Holidays 2022: The Annual Christmas Letter

Introducing the second ZREO Legacy release: "Twilight Symphony Selections"

Return To The Twilight

Taken on Oct 01, 2023 @ 18:31.

Picture Post: Can’t say that I’ve ever seen soup come …

Selfie taken in front of Portland Streetcar 031, the first of three vehicles from Brookville Equipment.

Taken on Oct 01, 2023 @ 16:59.

Picture Post: Hello, 031!

Taken on Oct 01, 2023 @ 16:58.

Picture Post: Did I just make a detour just for …

Photo of a black cat sitting on a white carpet looking for rubs.

Taken on Sep 30, 2023 @ 21:34.

Picture Post: I think someone missed me while up in …

Selfie taken in front of a promotional bus for the Vine Red Line to Mill Plain Transit Center.

Taken on Sep 30, 2023 @ 14:24.

Picture Post: Congratulations on the Vine Red Line, C-Tran. The …

Photo of a glass shelter roof at the new Mill Plain TC with "Our Community. Our Promise." C-Tran's slogan etched on it.

Taken on Sep 30, 2023 @ 14:20.

Picture Post: TriMet seriously could learn from C-Tran on how …

Photo of C-Tran articulated bus 6002 at the new Mill Plain Transit Center showing Vine Red to Mill Plain TC.

Taken on Sep 30, 2023 @ 12:46.

Picture Post: Now arriving: better service on Mill Plain. #gobytransit

Photo of C-Tran battery-electric Gillig 7009 arriving at Turtle Place as a shuttle service to the new Mill Plain Transit Center.

Taken on Sep 30, 2023 @ 12:08.

Picture Post: Well this is one way to finally get …

Photo of a C-Tran Golden Ticket celebrating the opening of the Vine Red Line.

Taken on Sep 30, 2023 @ 11:51.

Picture Post: Today’s the day!

Photo of a STURSK wall clock from IKEA hung in a bedroom.

Taken on Sep 28, 2023 @ 21:03.

Picture Post: Felt like the bedroom needed a clock.

Photo of a banner at IKEA Portland explaining the reasoning behind Christmas calendars already being available in September.

Taken on Sep 28, 2023 @ 20:16.

Picture Post: At least IKEA has a valid reason for …

Photo of a bag of Street Level blend coffee beans from the Verve Coffee Roasters inside the Capital One Cafe Portland.

Taken on Sep 27, 2023 @ 07:29.

Picture Post: When your bank doubles as a cafe and …

Photo of the Portland skyline on a rainy day as viewed from the upper level of the Oregon Convention Center.

Taken on Sep 25, 2023 @ 14:29.

Picture Post: Latergram: Weather in Portland wasted no time switching …

Photo of a "Visions 2023" art book on top of a Kinokuniya tote bag. Also present (clockwise) are a Tombow ABT Pro pen, enfu sticker, "Read books, stay weird" Kinokuniya sticker, a rabbit in a Kinokuniya apron sticker, and a thank you coupon for 20% off in-store.

Taken on Sep 25, 2023 @ 14:13.

Picture Post: I do love that @kinokuniyausa always seems to …

Photo of a Rose City Comic Con Vendor badge (right) and a Kumoricon Dice Neko pin (left).

Taken on Sep 24, 2023 @ 20:46.

Picture Post: Another Outreach event for Kumo done. Just Geek …

Photo of a Densha De Go!! arcade machine on Freeplay at Rose City Comic Con.

Taken on Sep 24, 2023 @ 15:56.

Picture Post: I kind of want one of these. It …

Photo of a new Fire Neko plush from Kumoricon.

Taken on Sep 23, 2023 @ 09:20.

Picture Post: Introducing Pumpkin Spice Neko. Coming in November. (It’s …

Photo of a pedestrian and bike crossing across TriMet MAX tracks at S Porter & Moody (Tilikum Crossing).

Taken on Sep 23, 2023 @ 07:52.

Picture Post: Obey signals, and always use designated crosswalks. Rail …

Photo of a Kumoricon camp mug on a granite countertop in front of an espresso machine.

Taken on Sep 23, 2023 @ 07:19.

Picture Post: Headed to Rose City Comic Con this weekend? …

Photo of a set of blue BLÅHUVA blackout curtains newly hung near a work from home desk.

Taken on Sep 21, 2023 @ 23:30.

Picture Post: I have concluded curtains – not any kind …