The France Hopper Network https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Picture Post: Kallik having a beary good time in the sun. Picture Post: Sneak peak: Introducing 薬 (Kusuri, or Medicine in English), an elevated take on the classic Penicillin. Featuring Suntory Toki Black, Kanade Yuzu Liqueur, Sazon Pina Tapache, and Giffard Ginger. Available exclusively as part of the new 10-course omakase launching soon at Meadowrue in @ritzcarltonportland Picture Post: South Waterfront finally got the city’s new, more durable rubbish bins. They also have art on all four sides and a small recycling basket. Picture Post: Some more photos of the irises at the Japanese Garden this year. Picture Post: It’s not a meatball but a ball filled with meat for the lions today. Picture Post: Lions are enjoying the sun today. Picture Post: Leaf got a weekly heath checkup and was actually moving around her habitat today. Picture Post: If you’ve ever wondered what’s usually in my briefcase, now you know. The shoulder strap broke unexpectedly while out and about today, so it had to get unpacked to go off for a warranty repair. Picture Post: The briefcase is finally back! Picture Post: Finally giving the briefcase some overdue maintenance today. Picture Post: Briefcase got an extensive conditioning today. It definitely needed it. Picture Post: If you haven’t seen the irises at the Japanese Garden yet this year, now is the time. Peak bloom has passed. Picture Post: There’s a tiny bit of wisteria back at the garden. Picture Post: It’s been a bit since I made it back up to the Japanese Garden. There’s a beautiful new Azalea bonsai on display. Picture Post: Banjo and Bentley are enjoying munching on the grass today. Picture Post: I think the lions are a little happy they have a deer to snack on at the zoo today. Picture Post: Kallik sure switches between Blob and Ball Mode really quick. Picture Post: Introducing the Don’t Mez With Me. Featuring Del Maguey Vida Puebla Mezcal, Meletti Amaro, Aperol, house-made hibiscus syrup, lime, and prosciutto marcona garnish. Now available at Meadowrue in @ritzcarltonportland (Contains nuts) Picture Post: You shouldn’t buy electronics brand-new. Picture Post: Had to test if I hooked the turntable back up to the new amp correctly. Picture Post: Picked up some culinary-grade rose petals to play around with using as garnish in drinks. Definitely used too much in this test, but you have to start somewhere. Picture Post: Liu sure loves his tree. Picture Post: Of all the animals at the zoo, I’d argue the Prehensile-tailed skink is actually the hardest to find. Camouflages in so well that more than once I’ve missed it being just right in front of me. Picture Post: Moments like these are why I have an Oregon Zoo membership. Picture Post: About two weeks until summer, and the weather in Portland calls for tea. It’s been a weird weather year. Picture Post: Need help on or around Portland Streetcar? Keep an eye out for new Who To Call stickers on shelters and trains. Picture Post: Now cupping: Wild Flower, a seasonal blend from Stumptown. Picture Post: Never seen cheese on Sell By Today markdown at Whole Foods before. Definitely not gonna pass that up. Picture Post: I think Roxy (middle) is definitely enjoying the sun today. Picture Post: Priscilla got to go on a walk today. Picture Post: Introducing Enoki, the Oregon Zoo’s new red panda. She’s still settling in, so no up close viewing just yet. Picture Post: TriMet still has the Pride bus rolling. #gobytransit Picture Post: Gotta love when it’s that time of year for berries to be on sale again. Picture Post: Now cupping: Fausto Romo Sidra Honey from Passenger, a new roaster offering at All Your Heart Coffee. These are not your average coffee beans. On the pricier side, but seriously good. Picture Post: Finally caught the Lungfish at the Oregon Zoo out of its rock again. It seems to only come out once a day in the afternoon and for less than a minute. It's a really fast swimmer. Picture Post: That’s not a tree turning colors, that’s Liu climbing through it. He and Enoki are out together for the first time today. Picture Post: Yes, the goats really will try to eat anything. Picture Post: For what will likely be the last time, good morning, Tim. WWDC is here. Picture Post: Someone seems happy I finally found the Amazon box from yesterday (no thanks to the lack of delivery photo and completely wrong Left At note.) Picture Post: Been a while since I made it to Fleet Week. Picture Post: A good cocktail garnish is so much harder than you might think. Picture Post: Harper says it’s a good day to hang out at the zoo. Picture Post: I think Jam is just a little hungry today. Picture Post: Do beavers like belly rubs? Asking for a friend. Picture Post: Kallik decided to wake up and come say goodbye morning. Picture Post: It’s trolley season again. Welcome back, Willamette Shore Trolley Welcome to a [Hopefully] Dramatically Faster France Hopper Network Picture Post: Kallik is having a beary good time with his ball today. Picture Post: Who needs Prime Days when it’s the ad week when all ice cream is half off at Whole Foods? (especially after a streetcar with no working AC…) Picture Post: Espresso tonic weather is back. Sure would be nice to get the forecasted rain this weekend.