The France Hopper Network https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Picture Post: Had to test if I hooked the turntable back up to the new amp correctly. Picture Post: Some more photos of the irises at the Japanese Garden this year. Picture Post: You shouldn’t buy electronics brand-new. Picture Post: Is there a better spot than Yamhill or Morrison for transit shots downtown when the trees are fully green? #gobytransit 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Never seen cheese on Sell By Today markdown at Whole Foods before. Definitely not gonna pass that up. 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. Picture Post: Priscilla got to go on a walk today. Picture Post: Harper says it’s a good day to hang out at the zoo. Picture Post: TriMet still has the Pride bus rolling. #gobytransit Picture Post: Kallik decided to wake up and come say goodbye morning. Picture Post: Moments like these are why I have an Oregon Zoo membership. Picture Post: Gotta love when it’s that time of year for berries to be on sale again. Picture Post: It’s trolley season again. Welcome back, Willamette Shore Trolley Picture Post: Kallik is having a beary good time with his ball today. Picture Post: I think Roxy (middle) is definitely enjoying the sun today. Picture Post: About two weeks until summer, and the weather in Portland calls for tea. It’s been a weird weather year. 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: Yes, the goats really will try to eat anything. 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: I think Jam is just a little hungry today. Picture Post: Do beavers like belly rubs? Asking for a friend. Picture Post: Kallik having a beary good time in the sun. Picture Post: I don’t think I’ll ever get bored of the lighting you can get out of the Natural Garden. Picture Post: Guess I’m lunch 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: So ends another day in Portland. Picture Post: Perfect weather nights like tonight is one of many reasons the Portland Japanese Garden is my favorite local gift to give. Know me long enough and I’ll probably force a membership on you :P Picture Post: Coming soon: iris season. Coming later: a new Zig-Zag Bridge. The Japanese Garden announced at Member Night that one of the upcoming capital projects will be much needed work to the beloved bridge along the koi pond. Picture Post: Time again for one of my favorite times of the year at the Portland Japanese Garden: Twilight Hours. Picture Post: Looks like the wisteria is done for the season. For now. 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: The roses are in bloom! At least some of them. The Rose Garden is far from peak bloom, but there are flowers to be seen and smelled. Picture Post: It’s time again for Portland’s Bloom Tour, which means it’s officially the return of patio season at The Ritz-Carlton, Portland. Come for the flowers, stay for the matching cocktails. Picture Post: For what will likely be the last time, good morning, Tim. WWDC is here. Picture Post: Now in bloom at Meadowrue in The Ritz-Carlton, Portland: White Lily, A Daisy If You Do, Grasshopper, and A Daisy If you Don’t. Picture Post: Morgan isn’t happy I found their hiding spot again. 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.)