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Photo of Portland Streetcar departing westbound from SW 3rd and Harrison.

Brookville: The $12 Million Mistake

While Brookville looked immensely promising in 2017, Portland was not delivered the train that was ordered in 2018.

More than teething issues >>

The Moon Has Fallen

"Concerning Clock Town" is now streaming.

Listen now >>

Year 14

It is incredibly easy to fall into a routine and just run on cruise control year after year.

Here’s to planning for business as usual >>

Photo of an exhibitor badge for Sakura-Con 2025.

So What Happened At Sakura-Con This Year?

No one ever wants a literal fire at con.

My recollection of events >>

Photo of the view looking north from the 20th floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Portland.

Happy Holidays 2024

A quiet year ahead of ten years in Portland.

Read the annual letter >>

Fair Winds & Following Seas feat. ATLYS

ZREO: Second Quest's first physical release.

Get your CD >>

Crunchyroll Acquiring Right Stuf Makes Sense

But it is a move to be concerned about.

A new level of control >>

Photo of Portland Streetcar departing westbound from SW 3rd and Harrison.

While Brookville looked immensely promising in 2017, Portland was not delivered the train that was ordered in 2018.

Brookville: The $12 Million Mistake

It is incredibly easy to fall into a routine and just run on cruise control year after year.

Year 14

Taken on Nov 12, 2025 @ 06:25.

Picture Post: Good morning, Tilikum. #gobytransit

Photo of a Fred Meyer coffee mug with Portland cityscape design on a coaster on a work from home desk.

Taken on Nov 09, 2025 @ 07:49.

Picture Post: Well, “vacation” for Kumoricon was nice while it …

Photo of a car high centered in a TriMet MAX switch near NW Hoyt and NW 3rd. Several TriMet employees assess the situation as Portland Police responds to the scene.

Taken on Nov 06, 2025 @ 18:21.

Picture Post: Pretty sure you’re not a MAX…

Photo of a Kumoricon 2025 staff badge with a pin of the convention Chair and several badge ribbons attached.

Taken on Nov 05, 2025 @ 13:57.

Picture Post: I have learned the hard way to pack …

Photo of a Kumoricon car flag.

Taken on Nov 05, 2025 @ 13:55.

Picture Post: Now that I have finally actually unpacked, here …

Photo of the interior of Portland Streetcar 009 showing the seats flipped to face the middle section of the train.

Taken on Nov 04, 2025 @ 11:23.

Picture Post: The flipping of the seats on the Trio …

Photo of a Tsuchiya Kaban Nume L Zip Wallet in its box.

Taken on Nov 03, 2025 @ 19:12.

Picture Post: A huge thank you to @tsuchiya_kaban_en for the …

Photo taken from a room at the DoubleTree Portland looking east towards the Banfield.

Taken on Nov 03, 2025 @ 12:54.

Picture Post: Hotel room has been packed and so has …

Photo of a "Densha De Go!!" arcade machine in the gaming hall at Kumoricon 2025.

Taken on Nov 03, 2025 @ 08:14.

Picture Post: Some of the shenanigans from around Kumo this …

Photo of fog over Portland in the Lloyd District as seen from a room at the DoubleTree.

Taken on Nov 02, 2025 @ 07:10.

Picture Post: It might be too foggy out to see …

Photo of a Kumoricon 2025 staff badge with several badge ribbons attached.

Taken on Oct 30, 2025 @ 22:49.

Picture Post: Day 1 tomorrow. Get sleep tonight, Kumo Fam. …

Photo of an Oregon Convention Center keycard and Kumoricon temporary badge.

Taken on Oct 29, 2025 @ 21:33.

Picture Post: Get that rest in tonight, Kumo Fam. It’s …

Photo of fog seen over trees in John's Landing taken looking southwest from the corner of S Macadam & S Boundary.

Taken on Oct 29, 2025 @ 14:43.

Picture Post: Latergram: I do love when it’s that time …

Photo from Mindtrix Escape Rooms in Clackamas Town Center after clearing the Time Machine escape room.

Taken on Oct 26, 2025 @ 18:56.

Picture Post: Successfully practiced time travel for next Sunday with …

Photo of a bag of Stumptown Coffee Roasters Costa Rica Montes De Oro.

Taken on Oct 25, 2025 @ 12:15.

Picture Post: Now cupping: @stumptowncoffee Monte’s De Oro. Hard to …

Photo of TriMet MAX car 626 undergoing testing at PSU Urban Center / SW 5th & Mill.

Taken on Oct 24, 2025 @ 21:14.

Picture Post: Getting a little harder to find a Type …

Photo of a rainbow seen over a field at the intersection of NE 122nd & NE Shaver.

Taken on Oct 24, 2025 @ 17:54.

Picture Post: There’s usually a mountain at the end of …

Photo of a double rainbow seen through the window of a TriMet line 22 bus.

Taken on Oct 24, 2025 @ 17:47.

Picture Post: Stay dry. See double rainbows. #gobytransit

Photo of a stack of badge ribbons that read, "Go Bu Transit"

Taken on Oct 23, 2025 @ 11:46.

Picture Post: Heading to Kumoricon next week? Taking transit to …

Video still of TriMet bus 3719 crossing the St. Johns Bridge during a deadhead as extra service 736.

Taken on Oct 22, 2025 @ 18:19.

Picture Post: Another extra service, another deadhead with @transitgeekpdx and …