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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 of a Muji chopsticks tray filled with pins from Kumoricon and other sources.

Taken on Dec 02, 2020 @ 13:42.

Picture Post: Today on desk hacks: @mujiusa chopsticks trays double …

Photo of Pioneer Courthouse with holiday decorations in boarded up windows.

Taken on Dec 01, 2020 @ 15:05.

Picture Post: Downtown sure isn’t the same this year.

Photo of a Hatsune Miku x Taito Game Station figure.

Taken on Nov 30, 2020 @ 16:11.

Picture Post: The idea that one could ever have too …

Photo of a stack of books from Powell's books with a thank you card.

Taken on Nov 30, 2020 @ 15:39.

Picture Post: No, thank YOU, Powell’s ;)

Photo of UPS transporting deliveries by bike on the Park Blocks as seen from a Portland Streetcar train.

Taken on Nov 30, 2020 @ 14:07.

Picture Post: Well that’s a new one. @ups delivering by …

Taken on Nov 29, 2020 @ 11:43.

Picture Post: And here’s the desk too, because why not?

Taken on Nov 29, 2020 @ 11:30.

Picture Post: Bookcases had some work done too.

Taken on Nov 29, 2020 @ 11:25.

Picture Post: Reorganized the main display case a bit today, …

Photo of three different pens with varying artwork by Platinum Pen Company.

Taken on Nov 28, 2020 @ 12:40.

Picture Post: The idea that you can have too many …

Photo of the cover of "The Intuitions of Haruhi Suzumiya" displayed on a Kindle.

Taken on Nov 28, 2020 @ 11:53.

Picture Post: Seeing as I own over 800 print books, …

Photo of Thanksgiving foods on top of a stovetop.

Taken on Nov 26, 2020 @ 18:32.

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

Photo of a bag of Nossa Familia's Festa coffee.

Taken on Nov 26, 2020 @ 09:59.

Picture Post: Let the holiday coffees begin.

Photo of a "Spread joy (not germs)" sign at Pioneer Square.

Taken on Nov 24, 2020 @ 21:57.

Picture Post: Signs it’s still 2020.

Photo of a Christmas tree at Pioneer Square.

Taken on Nov 24, 2020 @ 13:07.

Picture Post: It’s that time of year.

Photo of Portland Streetcar 024 back in service following significant damage from a derailment.

Taken on Nov 23, 2020 @ 14:37.

Picture Post: Very nice to see you back on the …

Photo of new vinyl seating on Portland Streetcar 024.

Taken on Nov 23, 2020 @ 14:12.

Picture Post: Say hello to the second @pdxstreetcar with vinyl …

Photo of sunrise and clouds over Portland.

Taken on Nov 22, 2020 @ 07:46.

Picture Post: Good morning.

Photo of a package of ground wagyu beef.

Taken on Nov 21, 2020 @ 18:02.

Picture Post: I think it’s a burger kind of night.

Photo of the design on the backside of a Hatsune Miku Year Of The Pig happi coat

Taken on Nov 21, 2020 @ 17:08.

Picture Post: After only the most careful of analysis, I …

Photo of a postcard from the 2020 Only In Japan Fireworks Festival.

Taken on Nov 20, 2020 @ 20:34.

Picture Post: Always fun getting mail from @onlyinjapantv. I still …