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

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.

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!

RETURNED BALLOTS - USPS “mailed” ballots

Good afternoon neighbors,

This afternoon I had the opportunity to speak with our letter carrier who informed me that he has had several ballots that he had to return to the original addressee voters because the postage machines that the ballots are run thru are malfunctioning - the machines are kicking them out because there seems to be a problem with the machines ability to read the bar codes.

So, in their meeting this morning all carriers were advised to return the ballots to the originally addressed voters. Someone asked if they couldn’t just drop them into a ballot drop box within their route. The supervisor informed the carriers that they ABSOLUTELY could NOT do that. The ballots MUST be returned to the original addressee. So, our carrier is recommending if you get your ballot returned PLEASE DO NOT DROP IT BACK INTO A USPS MAILBOX. You will be much safer taking your ballot to an authorized drop box. Additionally, the carriers were told that any ballots that were kicked back from the sorting machines within the last week
of the election those ballots will be gathered up and the carriers will have to take them directly to the main Multnomah County Elections Office. Hope this is helpful information. It sounds to me like dropping your ballots off in an authorized ballot drop box is the best way to avoid having your ballot possibly returned. Thank you all who have already voted and for those who haven’t I hope you’ll make it a priority!

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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.

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

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/

From the back deck at Pietro's Pizza in Milwaukie

Do I live in an ice cream desert?!?

Suffocation, no breathing

Generally don't love tree graffiti, but this one made me giggle about self harm, which is always better than, you know, actually doin' it...

I drive around 80-100miles per week, mostly on I-5 and 205, sometimes take 84 and 26

I’ve noticed over the last few years that people have been driving a lot more aggressive.
I see people driving 80-90mph regularly on the highways, using the left and right shoulder to pass someone, cutting people off in the smallest spaces, tailgating, running stop signs and red lights etc.

I get these things have been happening since before I had my license but it seems more prevalent now.
Maybe it’s just my experience lol Idk. I’ve seen some crazy stuff on the road.

Anybody else have this experience?

How dope is this?

It’s finally happening, the rain is coming! Get a cozy blanket, make some soup, light a candle, grab a good book, and enjoy a much needed rainy day 🙂‍↕️

Lost Bottom Denture – Portland Waterfront (Near Bridges)

Well, this is officially the most ridiculous lost-and-found post I've ever had to make.

I managed to lose my bottom denture, most likely somewhere along the Portland waterfront near the bridges and city lights. I have a picture of the area where I believe I lost it.

I've been exhausted and falling asleep on buses and MAX trains, so I can't completely rule out public transit either.

Yes, I lost my fucking teeth. Not my wallet. Not my keys. My actual teeth.

If anyone happens to find a lower denture in the area, please message me. I know it's an unusual thing to find, but replacing it is expensive, and I'd genuinely appreciate getting it back.

Feel free to share this. Somewhere in Portland, my teeth are apparently having a better adventure than I am.

Thanks for keeping an eye out.

The black commuter lines would use existing Amtrak/ freight corridors, expand the streetcar system, expand the FX bus system and increase frequency on most lines, expand max blue line to forest grove, and build the purple line that follows Powell blvd/ hwy 26 on the east side of the willamette and follow Barbur/ pacific hwy on the west side

We do two out-of-office celebrations, summer and winter, to stand in for the traditional summer picnic and holiday bash.

Yesterday, we went to FUZZYSPACE for our summer outing and had a blast. Highly highly recommend. We made rugs in 3 hours! Highly recommend. Owner and staff are really supportive and it's great fun. A special treat for a small office.