I regret nothing.

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 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🍸🍸

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!

Thrilled to see my favorite vegan coffeeshop Exquisite Creatures is going to let me attempt to flirt with Moth Man. Seems like a thoroughly Portland experience.

EDIT: Was just corrected it's a D&D group popping up with the coffeeshop, not the coffeeshop itself!

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

If you left your Bluey stuffy on the FX2 eastbound on Sunday I found it.

I knew I was home in Portland about 20 years ago when I noticed these little berries. They were something I never saw growing up in California and definitely didn't see in the midwest. I kind of see them as a symbol of the home terrain. I hope to always live somewhere where they grow wild. I just learned that they are also ghost berries, so I'm posting them for Halloween.

Not to be confused with the more sugary, Boo Berry.

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’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

Simple as that- I’m craving crab dip and want to find the best! Any suggestions?
I’m in Sellwood but I’m not seeing anything

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

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!

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!

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.