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"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 >>

Coming To Terms With Time

The time has come to actually pay attention to time.

Another Year of Milestones >>

"Belle" Is An Incredibly Complex, Visually-Stunning Masterpiece

But It Is Not Without Its Flaws.

Enter The World Of "U" >>

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

Return To The Twilight

But It Is a Move To Be Concerned About

Crunchyroll Acquiring Right Stuf Makes Sense

Photo of a They/Them pin from Kumoricon.

My pronouns are They/Them.

It’s Time

Photo of a bag of Anji Baicha being transferred into a canister as a pot brews.

Taken on Dec 01, 2022 @ 10:25.

Picture Post: Of all the green teas I’ve had, nothing …

Photo of a Maido-themed bookplate stamp from the November 2022 box with a screen from Final Cut Pro in the background showing the unboxing video being edited.

Taken on Nov 30, 2022 @ 11:38.

Picture Post: I very, very rarely stamp my books, but …

Photo of three teas by the Tao of Tea purchased from the tea house at the Lan Su Chinese Garden.

Taken on Nov 27, 2022 @ 13:24.

Picture Post: One does not simply go to the tea …

Photo of the Washington Park MAX station showing the Eastbound platform to City Center.

Taken on Nov 26, 2022 @ 15:58.

Picture Post: I don’t give the Washington Park MAX station …

Photo of a variety of fallen leaves on the moss in the Natural Garden at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Nov 26, 2022 @ 15:16.

Picture Post: Quite the variety of fallen leaves on the …

Photo of a lake in the Natural Garden at the Portland Japanese Garden with the bottom completely covered in fallen leaves.

Taken on Nov 26, 2022 @ 15:14.

Picture Post: Leaves are taking over the ponds in the …

Photo of the Team House and garden at the Portland Japanese Garden covered in a variety of fallen leaves.

Taken on Nov 26, 2022 @ 15:08.

Picture Post: Autumn has fully taken over the Tea House …

Photo of trees in various Autumn colors around the Strolling Pond Garden at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Nov 26, 2022 @ 15:05.

Picture Post: Mostly amber around the Strolling Pond Garden now, …

Photo of trees in various Autumn colors behind the Flat Garden at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Nov 26, 2022 @ 15:00.

Picture Post: Plenty of contrast behind the Flat Garden now.

Photo of leaves fallen on the sand under some trees around the Flat Garden at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Nov 26, 2022 @ 14:56.

Picture Post: Leaves are starting to pile up in the …

Photo of trees in various Autumn colors around the Flat Garden beginning to drop their leaves in the sand.

Taken on Nov 26, 2022 @ 14:55.

Picture Post: Still some color around the Flat Garden, but …

Photo looking towards the Cultural Crossing courtyard at the Portland Japanese Garden with several trees now past peak Autumn color.

Taken on Nov 26, 2022 @ 14:49.

Picture Post: Mostly amber hues left, but you’ll find hints …

Photo of the Castle Wall at the Portland Japanese Garden showing the ivy changing to a yellow color for winter.

Taken on Nov 26, 2022 @ 14:46.

Picture Post: The Castle Wall ivy is nearly gone for …

Photo of the Oregon Terrace at the Portland Japanese Garden showing trees almost completely bare.

Taken on Nov 26, 2022 @ 14:45.

Picture Post: It is now past peak color at the …

Selfie taken at the Lan Su Chinese Garden with Lake Zither visible in the background.

Taken on Nov 26, 2022 @ 13:02.

Picture Post: The Lan Sue Chinese Garden reminds me a …

Photo of a stone pathway at the Lan Su Chinese Garden.

Taken on Nov 26, 2022 @ 12:39.

Picture Post: Unpopular opinion time: the PDX carpet is overrated. …

Photo looking towards the Hall of Brocade Clouds at the Lan Su Chinese Garden.

Taken on Nov 26, 2022 @ 12:30.

Picture Post: Only took seven years, but finally putting my …

Photo of a bottle of a 2017 Yamhela Pinot Noir from Battle Creek Cellars with Thanksgiving food items in the background.

Taken on Nov 24, 2022 @ 15:07.

Picture Post: This year’s wine pairing: a 2017 Yamhela Pinot …

Photo of a kitchen with all counter and stove top space occupied by food being prepared for Thanksgiving.

Taken on Nov 24, 2022 @ 14:46.

Picture Post: Happy I still wish I had a bigger …

Photo of a black cat curled up sleeping on a sofa.

Taken on Nov 24, 2022 @ 10:14.

Picture Post: The eating hasn’t even started yet, and someone …