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Hopefully, an uneventful year is a good thing.

Life in Portland Special

Happy Holidays 2022: The Annual Christmas Letter

  • Christmas
  • Happy Holidays
  • holiday
  • letter
  • Portland
  • Year in Review
by Stephen Weber
Published December 24, 2022
Photo of an ornament comprised of three pieces of folded origami paper strung together.

Taken on Dec 24, 2022 @ 19:28.

Picture Post

Picture Post: Every year I pick up one new ornament …

  • Happy Holidays
by Stephen Weber
Published December 24, 2022
Photo of a copper mug, Kroger Ginger Beer, and Suntory Haku Vodka.

Taken on Dec 24, 2022 @ 17:38.

Picture Post

Picture Post: Let the Christmas movies begin. Starting with “Die …

  • Happy Holidays
  • Moscow Mule
by Stephen Weber
Published December 24, 2022
Photo of a road and streetcar tracks covered in slush in South Waterfront.

Taken on Dec 24, 2022 @ 11:34.

Picture Post

Picture Post: It’s a slushy mess out there today, Portland. …

  • Portland
  • South Waterfront
by Stephen Weber
Published December 24, 2022
Photo of a black cat curled up sleeping on a sofa.

Taken on Dec 23, 2022 @ 15:52.

Picture Post

Picture Post: Jiji hopes you’re staying cozy and warm.

  • cat
  • pet
by Stephen Weber
Published December 23, 2022

Taken on Dec 23, 2022 @ 11:49.

Picture Post

Picture Post: The river’s still flowing, so definitely not the …

  • Portland
  • South Waterfront
by Stephen Weber
Published December 23, 2022
Photo of a courtyard with an iced-over path.

Taken on Dec 23, 2022 @ 11:17.

Picture Post

Picture Post: Icy Wonderland. I guess with Autumn starting so …

  • Portland
  • South Waterfront
by Stephen Weber
Published December 23, 2022
Photo of an icy courtyard viewed from above after a winter storm in Portland.

Taken on Dec 23, 2022 @ 10:52.

Picture Post

Picture Post: We’ve had worse. That’s all ice though, which …

  • Portland
  • South Waterfront
by Stephen Weber
Published December 23, 2022
Selfie taken while wearing a black turtleneck and holding an Apple coffee mug.

Taken on Dec 22, 2022 @ 07:56.

Picture Post

Picture Post: Yep. It’s turtleneck weather. Obviously that means the …

  • Portland
  • selfie
by Stephen Weber
Published December 22, 2022
Photo of Portland Streetcar 021, the holiday train, waiting to depart from S Lowell & Bond.

Taken on Dec 21, 2022 @ 16:58.

Picture Post

Picture Post: One does not simply get car 021 without …

  • giveaway
  • Happy Holidays
  • light rail
  • Portland Streetcar
  • public transport
  • South Waterfront
by Stephen Weber
Published December 21, 2022
Photo of Portland Streetcar 025 at S Lowell & Bond featuring art from Tatyana Ostapenko.

Taken on Dec 21, 2022 @ 16:57.

Picture Post

Picture Post: Maybe I’m a little biased since mom’s side …

  • Art on Board
  • light rail
  • Portland Streetcar
  • public transport
  • South Waterfront
by Stephen Weber
Published December 21, 2022
Photo of a TV showing severe weather alerts for Portland, TriMet arrivals in South Waterfront, Portland Streetcar vehicle locations, and TriMet service alerts and vehicle locations.

Taken on Dec 21, 2022 @ 15:27.

Picture Post

Picture Post: It’s going to be pretty ugly out there …

  • Portland
  • Portland Streetcar
  • public transport
  • TriMet
by Stephen Weber
Published December 21, 2022
Photo of TriMet MAX car 315 at Old Town/Chinatown.

Taken on Dec 19, 2022 @ 16:47.

Picture Post

Picture Post: Get ready to see this livery on MAX …

  • Car 315
  • Chinatown
  • light rail
  • LRV
  • Old Town
  • Portland
  • refurbished
  • Siemens
  • TriMet
by Stephen Weber
Published December 19, 2022
Photo looking east across Lake Zither towards the Flowers Bathing in Spring Rain pavilion.

Taken on Dec 19, 2022 @ 16:28.

Picture Post

Picture Post: Very different garden in the evening.

  • Chinatown
  • Lan Su Chinese Garden
  • Portland
by Stephen Weber
Published December 19, 2022
Photo of The Tower of Cosmic Reflections at the Lan Su Chinese Garden during Member Evening Hours.

Taken on Dec 19, 2022 @ 16:26.

Picture Post

Picture Post: Member Evening Hours at the Chinese Garden tonight.

  • Chinatown
  • Lan Su Chinese Garden
  • Portland
by Stephen Weber
Published December 19, 2022
Photo of a cup of freshly brewed hojicha using tea from Happa Stand.

Taken on Dec 18, 2022 @ 10:18.

Picture Post

Picture Post: I for one very much love that @portlandjapanesegarden …

  • hojicha
  • tea
by Stephen Weber
Published December 18, 2022
Photo of a plate of Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo topped with shredded cheese.

Taken on Dec 17, 2022 @ 19:48.

Picture Post

Picture Post: Tonight in the test kitchen: chicken fettuccine alfredo, …

  • dinner
  • food
by Stephen Weber
Published December 17, 2022
Selfie taken at Pioneer Square with a 70ft Christmas tree in the background.

Taken on Dec 17, 2022 @ 16:24.

Picture Post

Picture Post: Everyone is out getting a photo with the …

  • downtown
  • Pioneer Square
  • Portland
by Stephen Weber
Published December 17, 2022
Photo of trees and bushes around the Flat Garden in the Portland Japanese Garden covered in frost.

Taken on Dec 17, 2022 @ 14:44.

Picture Post

Picture Post: Frosty garden.

  • Portland Japanese Garden
  • Washington Park
by Stephen Weber
Published December 17, 2022
Photo of a snow-covered Mount Hood as seen from the Scenic Overlook at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Dec 17, 2022 @ 14:41.

Picture Post

Picture Post: Lots of snow on Mount Hood.

  • Portland Japanese Garden
  • Washington Park
by Stephen Weber
Published December 17, 2022
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