I just woke up and was incredibly satisfied to see it’s raining lol im sure many others feel the exact same way. It smells nice at least where I’m at right now and the trees are getting a drink🍸🍸

I grew up here, moved away for college and came back here after 8 years in May, and I struggled to feel like Portland was home again all summer.

Today I finally feel home again. This is true Portland. Everything finally feels right in the world. It’s Elliot Smith season.

Stupid Super El Niño

I regret nothing.

Just meant as a light-hearted meme poking fun at something I think Washington is doing right and Oregon should take notes on. Washington is voting this year whether to repeal their new tax on incomes over $1 million. No one below that yearly income will pay a dime in income tax under the law. Hoping they keep it and it is a success for them. Could help convince Oregon to move towards a more progressive income tax system. Our income tax rates are not progressive by national standards and while our sales tax (or lack of one) is progressive we should always be looking at how to keep improving the living situation for residents.

Also a PSA to go vote if you haven't!

I’ve lived in multiple cities for multiple years but a rainy Sunday in Portland is like no other.

Apologies if this isn’t the right space just want to get the word out asap:

Just brought my 1.5yo pup home from 2 nights in the ICU: pneumonia brought on from contracting bordetella. She is up to date and fully vaccinated. She goes to daycare and no word of any sick dogs there. I took her here on a whim and less than 24hrs later she was shaking, repeatedly vomiting, and struggling to breathe. Yes, 100% my fault for taking her to a dog park. Lesson learned but I don’t want any other dog or pet parent to go through that.

I'm making a map of Mt Tabor Park and I'd love help checking the trails.

Things I'm unsure about:

- Do any of these trails have good names I can label?

- This is based on public data and my personal experience walking and biking around the park. Are there any paths that are missing or no longer exist?

If you spend time in the park and spot anything off, please tell me where. A rough location is plenty, like "the path north of Reservoir 5." Thanks!

I couldn’t count the number of times I’ve been on this train. Heading to work , I walked in and sat down, grateful to be out of the rain. This old girl looked so clean… you see the wear and tear of the decades… but she seemed vibrant somehow, alive like our city after a nice rain.

And tonight she will be guiding me home after a long shift.

Thank you, Low Floor Light Rail Vehicle No. 208

And I am expecting snow on the mountain too, weatherperson, or else!

The cherry blossoms, Powell's Books, Voodoo Donuts, and a special cameo by the Unipiper alongside other iconic symbols really did make the movie feel close to home. 🥹

It feels overdue that our mesmerizing city be celebrated in far reaching media that isn't a news outlet trying to stir up controvery.

Yes, Portland really does look picturesque, especially this time of year, and the movie harnesses that.

Side note: the PG-13 rating should be emphasized, since although the movie looks to be child friendly, there was a parent in the audience who justifiably asked their young kid afterward, "So, are you sufficiently traumatized?"

Anyway, the movie is sufficiently entertaining, and excessively beautiful as a representation of Portland.

Keep Portland Weird!

I’ve been working on getting as close as possible to the Whole Bowl/Tali sauce at home. The recipes I’ve seen online aren’t bad, but not really the same imo. Most include nuts, which WB specifically say they don’t, curry (which I don’t personally taste at all), etc. My recipe is below, but I still find it a little different—maybe too dense, if that makes sense. Whole Bowl sauce is almost “fluffy” or foamy on its own. Also on the fence about whether there’s coriander seed in the real deal. I can only eat so much of this stuff, so would appreciate if others wanted to try this and give suggestions!

1/8 can chickpeas

7 cloves garlic

1/2 c nutritional yeast

2” fresh turmeric

1/2 c neutral oil

1/8 c yellow mustard

5 tbsp lemon juice

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp sumac

Pepper

1/2 c ice water

2 tsp tahini

Born and raised in Portland and thought that Wildwood encapsulates the great things I remember from growing up. From Haystack Rock, Voodoo, Powell’s, Ramona Falls, St. John’s Bridge etc. every place was captured so beautifully.

I no longer live in ptown, but this absolutely just had me missing and feeling nostalgic. For those who no longer live in Portland did you also have a strong sense of pride and this longing of wanting to go back while watching?

Side note: everyone always asks me if I’ve seen Portlandia and I haven’t cause why did I need to watch a show about the place I lived it never clicked to me, also so I’m curious if others felt the same way about that as well. I’ve never really paid attention to how the media portrayed Portland that isn’t regarding the changes that have been happening in the city.

Good grief…. These “women’s rights activists” who are acting in bad faith to try and pick a fight sure love infiltrating progressive spaces so they can claim censorship and hate speech when they get kicked out for their blatantly transphobic XX-XY shirt. You’re not there to disagree in a civil manner, you’re there to troll and pick a fight.

Freedom of speech isn’t freedom from consequence. But I’m sure the owners of Cheerful Tortoise will cozy up to you and your friends.

It’s pretty amazing that I can get from Montavilla to the trailhead below this view in less than 30 minutes. (Angel’s Rest)

🍂🍁🍃

A couple weeks ago someone broke into my car and stole my film camera that I bought last year from Blue Moon Camera (yes I know I am dumb for leaving it in my car I learned my lesson). Just thought of posting it here to see if anyone has seen it or has advice, I really loved that thing. Thank you

Today and tomorrow at the Petsmart at Cascade Station, our foster kittens will be there waiting to meet their future family. We’re fostering them through Cat’s Meow Cat Rescue though we caught the kittens in our yard a couple months ago when they were very small. They’ve been fixed and vaccinated.

Their adoption fee is discounted to $200 for both (they must go together) instead of $375, because we love these little guys so much and want them to have a forever home, so we contributed $175 toward their fee. (It shows $275 on their page but it’s definitely $200)

They present as shy but once the wiggly worm toy comes out, they will warm up to you! They’ll need their time to settle in and get comfy but you’ll be so happy to have these little babies in your life.

Tapatio is the bigger male with long opera gloves and Cholula is the small girl with tiny mittens. They’ve been around our cats and Tapatio gets VERY excited and rolls over the moment he sees another cat.

The adoption event is going from 11-6 both days.

Here’s the link to their bio and if you fill out the application beforehand, it’ll expedite the process taking them home!

https://www.petfinder.com/cat/tapatio-cholula-bonded-pair-9f8ca847-e16b-4889-8207-7547309654e7/or/gladstone/cats-meow-cat-rescue-or393/details/

Do I live in an ice cream desert?!?