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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 Maido in a Box, "Kiki's Delivery Service" Uno set, and sheet music from "Your Name".

Taken on Oct 19, 2020 @ 18:15.

Picture Post: It’s that time of the month again. #maidoinabox …

Photo of a massive number of BIKETOWN bikes at Washington Park.

Taken on Oct 19, 2020 @ 15:56.

Picture Post: Oh my. I wonder which bike I should …

Photo of autumn foliage seen from the Behind the Museum Café patio.

Taken on Oct 19, 2020 @ 13:10.

Picture Post: Autumn color is definitely starting to show.

Photo of a Pacific Northwest-themed social distancing signage on a sofa in the Metropolitan Lounge at Portland Union Station.

Taken on Oct 17, 2020 @ 17:27.

Picture Post: Love the social distancing banners with Sasquatch.

Selfie taken inside the Portland Union Station Metropolitan Lounge.

Taken on Oct 17, 2020 @ 17:26.

Picture Post: First time at an Amtrak lounge and I …

Photo of a My Neighbor Totoro card case.

Taken on Oct 16, 2020 @ 15:56.

Picture Post: How could you possibly go wrong with a …

Taken on Oct 13, 2020 @ 16:46.

Picture Post: Happy new release Tuesday #kinohaul

Photo of five books from Kinokuniya.

Taken on Oct 13, 2020 @ 11:30.

Picture Post: If you’re a Kinokuniya member and haven’t done …

Image of a revised custom Hop Fastpass design with a a Go By Streetcar design.

Taken on Oct 12, 2020 @ 13:42.

Picture Post: Here’s the new design that will hopefully fit …

Photo of a custom Hop Fastpass card on a keychain.

Taken on Oct 12, 2020 @ 13:40.

Picture Post: Well, the second Hop card is starting to …

Photo of a billboard AD by Powell's Books promoting independent bookstores.

Taken on Oct 06, 2020 @ 12:53.

Picture Post: Gotta love @powellsbooks. (And yes, Amazon will be …

Photo of a variety of doughnuts by Doe Doughnuts at Oracle Coffee.

Taken on Oct 06, 2020 @ 10:55.

Picture Post: This is not a drill. Doughnuts are back …

Photo of wall shelves filled with books.

Taken on Sep 30, 2020 @ 11:15.

Picture Post: 800 volumes of manga meant it was time …

Photo of a bag of Delícia roast from Nossa Familia Coffee with a Nossa Cares sticker.

Taken on Sep 30, 2020 @ 11:13.

Picture Post: Now cupping: another good roast from @nossafamiliacoffee that …

Photo of a 2017 Kumoricon T-shirt with a black cat in the corner of the frame.

Taken on Sep 29, 2020 @ 13:38.

Picture Post: Just a reminder that @Kumoricon merchandise is now …

Photo of a green and yellow Portland Streetcar train behind autumn leaves at NW 13th and Lovejoy.

Taken on Sep 29, 2020 @ 12:35.

Picture Post: Goes well with autumn colors. #gobystreetcar

Photo of the Heavenly Falls at Portland Japanese Garden with a small amount of fall color.

Taken on Sep 28, 2020 @ 15:22.

Picture Post: Happy autumn.

Selfie in front of the Heavenly Falls at Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Sep 28, 2020 @ 15:22.

Picture Post: Very nice and cool at the Garden today. …

Photo of a sand garden with chipmunk.

Taken on Sep 28, 2020 @ 15:09.

Picture Post: Looks like a chipmunk approves too.

Photo of a sand garden at Portland Japanese Garden raked in a pattern for the Moon Viewing Festival.

Taken on Sep 28, 2020 @ 15:06.

Picture Post: I do love when the special moon viewing …