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Photo of a cluster of large rock formations in the middle of the Pacific Ocean seen from the Cape Meares Lighthouse. One of the formations has a tunnel passing through it. Short Beach can be seen on the left.

A milestone year for the blog and for finally exploring Oregon.

Life in Portland Special Thoughts

15 Years of The France Hopper Network

Photo of yukizuri in the Flat Garden of the Portland Japanese Garden.

After a record amount of December rainfall, I’m dreaming of a dry Christmas.

Life in Portland Special

Happy Holidays 2025: A Decade In Portland

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.

Life in Portland Thoughts

Brookville: The $12 Million Mistake

Photo of a newly installed City of Portland rubbish bin with recycling basket at the S Bond and Lane crossing in South Waterfront.

Taken on Jul 10, 2026 @ 16:39.

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Picture Post: South Waterfront finally got the city’s new, more …

Photo of Liu, the male Red Panda, at the Oregon Zoo laying on a tree branch in his habitat. The stripes of his tail can be seen hanging down in the middle of the tree.

Taken on Jul 10, 2026 @ 12:44.

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Picture Post: Liu sure loves his tree.

Photo of one of the female lions at the Oregon Zoo playing with a ball filled with pieces of meat in her habitat at the Oregon Zoo.

Taken on Jul 10, 2026 @ 12:14.

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Picture Post: It’s not a meatball but a ball filled …

Photo of the two female lions at the Oregon Zoo lounging under trees in their habitat.

Taken on Jul 10, 2026 @ 12:06.

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Picture Post: Lions are enjoying the sun today.

Photo of Leaf, a Green Tree Python at the Oregon Zoo, moving along the mister at the top of her habitat.

Taken on Jul 10, 2026 @ 11:24.

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Picture Post: Leaf got a weekly heath checkup and was …

Photo of a William Slim Briefcase from Will Leather Goods upon return from a repair.

Taken on Jul 09, 2026 @ 16:24.

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Picture Post: The briefcase is finally back!

Photo of an iris along the Zig-Zag Bridge at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Jul 03, 2026 @ 14:32.

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Picture Post: Some more photos of the irises at the …

Photo of an iris at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Jul 03, 2026 @ 14:28.

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Picture Post: If you haven’t seen the irises at the …

Photo of a small wisteria bloom in the wisteria arbor at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Jul 03, 2026 @ 14:17.

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Picture Post: There’s a tiny bit of wisteria back at …

Photo of a Satsuki Azalea 'Yamato' bonsai at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Jul 03, 2026 @ 14:02.

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Photo of the bongos Banjo and Bentley in their habitat at the Oregon Zoo.

Taken on Jul 03, 2026 @ 12:37.

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Picture Post: Banjo and Bentley are enjoying munching on the …

Photo of one of the female lions at the Oregon Zoo laying in their den.

Taken on Jul 03, 2026 @ 12:36.

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Picture Post: I think the lions are a little happy …

Photo of Kallik the polar bear sitting on a hill in his habitat at the Oregon Zoo with front paws hanging off the edge of the hill.

Taken on Jul 03, 2026 @ 11:43.

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Picture Post: Kallik sure switches between Blob and Ball Mode …

Photo of a "Reporting Problems in Portland" sticker on the Portland Streetcar shelter at SW 11th & Alder.

Taken on Jun 28, 2026 @ 14:27.

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Picture Post: Need help on or around Portland Streetcar? Keep …

Photo of a bag of Wild Flower coffee beans from Stumptown Coffee awaiting loading into an espresso machine.

Taken on Jun 28, 2026 @ 09:04.

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Picture Post: Now cupping: Wild Flower, a seasonal blend from …

Photo of the Red Panda habitat at the Oregon Zoo. Liu, the new male Red Panda, is climbing inside a tree in the middle of the photo. A small patch of orange can be seen in the middle of the tree, which is Liu's head.

Taken on Jun 26, 2026 @ 12:13.

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Picture Post: That’s not a tree turning colors, that’s Liu …

Photo of Harper, the female gibbon at the Oregon Zoo, hanging on to a fence in their habitat while sitting on the ground.

Taken on Jun 26, 2026 @ 11:18.

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Picture Post: Harper says it’s a good day to hang …

Close-up of Kallik the polar bear walking by glass in his habitat at the Oregon Zoo.

Taken on Jun 26, 2026 @ 10:58.

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Picture Post: Kallik decided to wake up and come say …

Photo of a bowl of blueberries and sliced strawberries.

Taken on Jun 25, 2026 @ 07:59.

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Picture Post: Gotta love when it’s that time of year …

Taken on Jun 24, 2026 @ 16:34.

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15 Years of The France Hopper Network

A milestone year for the blog and for finally exploring Oregon.

Happy Holidays 2025

A Decade In Portland

Oath to Order / Calling of the Four Giants

Orchestra recording session video now steaming.

Brookville: The $12 Million Mistake

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

The Moon Has Fallen

"Concerning Clock Town" is now streaming.

So What Happened At Sakura-Con This Year?

No one ever wants a literal fire at con.

Fair Winds & Following Seas feat. ATLYS

ZREO: Second Quest's first physical release.

15 Years of The France Hopper Network

Happy Holidays 2025: A Decade In Portland

Brookville: The $12 Million Mistake

Picture Post: South Waterfront finally got the city’s new, more …

Picture Post: Liu sure loves his tree.

Picture Post: It’s not a meatball but a ball filled …

Picture Post: Lions are enjoying the sun today.

Picture Post: Leaf got a weekly heath checkup and was …

Picture Post: The briefcase is finally back!

Picture Post: Some more photos of the irises at the …

Picture Post: If you haven’t seen the irises at the …

Picture Post: There’s a tiny bit of wisteria back at …

Picture Post: It’s been a bit since I made it …

Picture Post: Banjo and Bentley are enjoying munching on the …

Picture Post: I think the lions are a little happy …

Picture Post: Kallik sure switches between Blob and Ball Mode …

Picture Post: Need help on or around Portland Streetcar? Keep …

Picture Post: Now cupping: Wild Flower, a seasonal blend from …

Picture Post: That’s not a tree turning colors, that’s Liu …

Picture Post: Harper says it’s a good day to hang …

Picture Post: Kallik decided to wake up and come say …

Picture Post: Gotta love when it’s that time of year …

Picture Post: Who needs Prime Days when it’s the ad …