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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 >>

Thoughts On Transit Safety In Portland

Why TriMet receives the first "unsafe" rating I've ever given to a transit agency.

Improvements Needed >>

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

After more than 18 years, the Streetcar CAC comes to an end.

Farewell, Streetcar CAC

Photo showing the jewel case and script book from the Collector's Edition of "Weathering With You".

Taken on May 26, 2020 @ 12:06.

Picture Post: It’s Tuesday. You know what that means. It’s …

Photo of a bulk size container of spumoni ice cream from Old Spaghetti Factory.

Taken on May 24, 2020 @ 21:43.

Picture Post: Pro tip: you can now order Old Spaghetti …

Photo of a London Broil cooking on sous vide.

Taken on May 24, 2020 @ 11:52.

Picture Post: Giving the sous vide its longest cook job …

Photo of a Portland Streetcar made with perler beads.

Taken on May 23, 2020 @ 16:03.

Picture Post: The home fleet grows. Thanks, Crystal!

Photo of a Miku Expo 2020 X Books Kinokuniya tote bag and pins.

Taken on May 23, 2020 @ 13:11.

Picture Post: Yay, my @kinokuniyausa order came in :D Can’t …

Photo of cod in a ziplock bag with lemon and orange.

Taken on May 19, 2020 @ 18:52.

Picture Post: On the sous vide tonight: cod with lemon …

Photo of “Jurassic Park”, “Portal”, and “Thor Ragnarok” on vinyl.

Taken on May 19, 2020 @ 15:00.

Picture Post: Today in new music Tuesday, fresh vinyl from …

Photo of a box of masks taped next to a map on a TriMet MAX car.

Taken on May 19, 2020 @ 12:36.

Picture Post: Here’s what the onboard mask dispensers look like …

Photo of an expanded home office desk, showing a laptop now next to a TV.

Taken on May 18, 2020 @ 15:35.

Picture Post: Now that the Mac Pro has been retired, …

Photo of a desk with a matte black desk mat from Grovemade.

Taken on May 14, 2020 @ 13:52.

Picture Post: Some upgrades to the desk today. Finally picked …

Taken on May 14, 2020 @ 12:03.

Picture Post: My morning coffee mug and my shirt for …

Photo of a Blu-ray copy of “Made in Abyss”

Taken on May 13, 2020 @ 19:31.

Picture Post: I think this is the first series I’ve …

Photo of a box containing the “Persona 5” soundtrack.

Taken on May 12, 2020 @ 10:53.

Picture Post: Today’s new music Tuesday is brought to you …

Interior of Portland Streetcar car 003 with fare machine removed.

Taken on May 11, 2020 @ 15:08.

Picture Post: Looks like @pdxstreetcar is indeed removing cash machines …

Photo comparing the Magic Keyboard on an 11in iPad Pro to a full-size Magic Keyboard 2.

Taken on May 11, 2020 @ 12:00.

Picture Post: While it is of course compacted to fit …

Photo of Happy Mother’s Day written in chalk on a sidewalk.

Taken on May 10, 2020 @ 20:42.

Picture Post: Yes indeed.

Photo of a black Wyze camera on a red desk.

Taken on May 10, 2020 @ 11:51.

Picture Post: Since I’ve been very happy with the first …

Photo of a scone and nitro cold brew from Oracle Coffee.

Taken on May 09, 2020 @ 09:07.

Picture Post: Welcome back, @oraclecoffeeco. I’ve missed you greatly.

Photo of the interior of Portland Streetcar car 023, highlighting the extra space made by the removal of the cash machine.

Taken on May 05, 2020 @ 17:56.

Picture Post: So, what would you do if Streetcar went …