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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 cheesesteak with fries.

Taken on Aug 12, 2020 @ 19:04.

Picture Post: Haven’t had a Philly cheesesteak since, well, Philly… …

Photo of a Melbourne E-Class tram made of perler beads side-by-side with a papercraft one.

Taken on Aug 12, 2020 @ 18:10.

Picture Post: The home fleet grows some more. Thanks again, …

Photo of a matcha parfait from Behind the Museum Cafe.

Taken on Aug 12, 2020 @ 11:12.

Picture Post: Latergram: @behindthemuseumcafe’s matcha parfait is perfect for those …

Photo of a bag of Nossa Familia Coffee's Agusta's Organic Breakfast.

Taken on Aug 12, 2020 @ 10:09.

Picture Post: Now cupping: a roast from 2020’s best coffee …

Photo of COVID-19 health & safety tips from TriMet at a bus stop.

Taken on Aug 11, 2020 @ 16:47.

Picture Post: Please be safe while you #gobytransit

Photo looking south on SW 11th Ave at the Portland Streetcar SW 11th & Jefferson platform.

Taken on Aug 11, 2020 @ 14:18.

Picture Post: Just a typical Tuesday afternoon waiting on the …

A selfie with Amazon's Echo Frames.

Taken on Aug 11, 2020 @ 12:36.

Picture Post: Say hello to Amazon’s Echo Frames. They’re definitely …

Photo of assorted stationery and accessories from Maido in a Box Volume 1.

Taken on Aug 10, 2020 @ 17:21.

Picture Post: It’s here! Say hello to volume one of …

Photo of an Oracle Coffee Company tote bag.

Taken on Aug 08, 2020 @ 13:34.

Picture Post: Hands full with too much coffee goodness? There’s …

Photo of a black cat lounging on carpet.

Taken on Aug 08, 2020 @ 08:39.

Picture Post: Happy #internationalcatday!

Photo of a black cat sitting next to books on the bottom row of a bookshelf.

Taken on Aug 04, 2020 @ 14:59.

Picture Post: Guess I have a new bookend for the …

Photo of two wall shelves filled with books.

Taken on Aug 02, 2020 @ 13:11.

Picture Post: The wall shelving grows – except this time …

Photo of Portland Streetcar car 002 at Central Library with flashing orange lights on the sides of the car.

Taken on Aug 01, 2020 @ 19:39.

Picture Post: Looks like the flashing lighting trial on @pdxstreetcar …

Photo of NW Lovejoy looking towards NW 23rd from the Portland Streetcar NW 22nd & Lovejoy platform.

Taken on Jul 28, 2020 @ 15:05.

Picture Post: Just another day of waiting on the train. …

Photo of a top-down view of a juniper bonsai in a bay window.

Taken on Jul 28, 2020 @ 11:27.

Picture Post: Don’t ever let the naysayers discourage you.

Photo of a juniper bonsai in a bay window.

Taken on Jul 28, 2020 @ 11:26.

Picture Post: When I bought a bonsai from @kinokuniyausa late …

Photo of a black cat laying on top of a laptop.

Taken on Jul 27, 2020 @ 18:34.

Picture Post: Jiji is hard at work making sure I …

Photo of ten books purchased from Kinokuniya.

Taken on Jul 27, 2020 @ 18:19.

Picture Post: Just more new manga from @kinokuniya_portland. You know …

Taken on Jul 27, 2020 @ 17:55.

Picture Post: I really wonder what this number actually goes …

Photo of two $10 Kinokuniya gift cards with a rubber band.

Taken on Jul 27, 2020 @ 15:11.

Picture Post: Oh my. I guess I had a bit …