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Ten Years Of Sometimes Actually Blogging

While the blog never accomplished what I originally set out to do, it has done far better than I would have imagined.

Ten Years of Experimenting >>

Retail Design May Be The Hardest Kind Of Design

The saying goes, "The customer is always right," but are they really?

There's More To It >>

Photo of two different sized MD Notebooks next to a Yamada Heiando pen tray with three different pens from Platinum.

I Couldn't Stand Pen & Paper In University - Now I Prefer It

I couldn't live without my laptop at Drexel. Now I can't live without my pen and notebook.

Grab a Pen and Some Paper >>

Happy Holidays: 2020 Is Finally Almost Over

Sharing my annual Christmas letter for the first time, because 2020 is a year we shouldn't forget.

Read The Letter >>

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 >>

While the blog never accomplished what I originally set out to do, it has done far better than I would have imagined.

Ten Years Of Sometimes Actually Blogging

The saying goes, "The customer is always right," but are they really?

Retail Design May Be The Hardest Kind Of Design

Photo of two different sized MD Notebooks next to a Yamada Heiando pen tray with three different pens from Platinum.

I couldn't live without my laptop at Drexel. Now I can't live without my pen and notebook.

I Couldn’t Stand Pen & Paper In University – Now …

Photo of Miku Expo 2021 pins, clear files, and an acrylic stand.

Taken on Jun 22, 2021 @ 11:50.

Picture Post: Last of the Miku Expo merch arrived today. …

Photo looking towards the Pioneer Courthouse from Pioneer Square.

Taken on Jun 20, 2021 @ 19:08.

Picture Post: Just another Sunday on the Square.

Photo of a black cat laying on top of a white cushion inside a black box.

Taken on Jun 20, 2021 @ 11:58.

Picture Post: Jiji says it’s a good day to stay …

Photo of a mini canvas art print of Nezuko from "Demon Slayer".

Taken on Jun 19, 2021 @ 16:27.

Picture Post: Looking to start or grow a collection of …

Photo looking north from the Portland Streetcar 11th/Taylor platform.

Taken on Jun 19, 2021 @ 13:00.

Picture Post: It’s going to be a very hot weekend. …

Photo of the interior of Oracle Coffee Company on the first day of reopening in-house seating.

Taken on Jun 19, 2021 @ 11:28.

Picture Post: It’s happening! @oraclecoffeeco is back open for indoor …

Photo looking south at the Riverplace Marina in Portland.

Taken on Jun 18, 2021 @ 11:57.

Picture Post: Not too hot out yet, but remember to …

Photo of a pedal-powered barge docked at the Riverplace Marina.

Taken on Jun 18, 2021 @ 11:56.

Picture Post: Because the brews bike wasn’t enough, meet the …

Photo of an Apple Watch Series 6 with a Pride band and watch face.

Taken on Jun 18, 2021 @ 11:00.

Picture Post: Things are better together.

Photo of a manufacturing plaque on Portland Streetcar car 007.

Taken on Jun 16, 2021 @ 17:40.

Picture Post: Thank you for 19 years of faithful service, …

Photo of a black cat sitting on a rug.

Taken on Jun 15, 2021 @ 13:44.

Picture Post: Jiji hopes you are having a good Tuesday.

Photo of several plushies and figures of Rem from Re:Zero on top of various shelves.

Taken on Jun 15, 2021 @ 12:43.

Picture Post: Just a reminder that you still can never …

Photo of two figures of Rem on top of a plastic basket from MUJI.

Taken on Jun 15, 2021 @ 12:40.

Picture Post: MUJI hacks: need to give figures a little …

Photo of a Jeep Renegade parked on S Moody Street showing a chrome Latitude badge on the rear bumper.

Taken on Jun 12, 2021 @ 15:03.

Picture Post: Want power seats on your next @free2moveusa Portland …

Photo of the Robertson Tunnel to City Center from the Washington Park platform.

Taken on Jun 12, 2021 @ 14:57.

Picture Post: I wonder if @trimet upgraded the Robertson Tunnel …

Photo of artwork by Daisuke Nakano on display at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Jun 12, 2021 @ 12:01.

Picture Post: Beautiful new exhibit opening today at @portlandjapanesegarden.

Photo of a wooden TriMet MAX cutout by Mike Bennet on display at the Washington Park Station.

Taken on Jun 12, 2021 @ 10:44.

Picture Post: I see the @mikebennettart MAX is at @explorewashingtonpark …

Photo of an iPad Pro connected to a FiiO K3 DAC with Sony 1000XM4 headphones streaming Hi-Res Lossless audio from Apple Music.

Taken on Jun 09, 2021 @ 12:21.

Picture Post: Yes, you can use a USB-C DAC with …

Taken on Jun 07, 2021 @ 07:09.

Picture Post: Today’s the day. Happy start of #wwdc2021

Photo of an 80th Anniversary Edition Jeep Renegade parked in South Waterfront.

Taken on Jun 06, 2021 @ 17:00.

Picture Post: Pro tip: not every @free2moveusa Jeep is the …