Can't have those pesky Epstein files getting released.

Really loving the location of this presser. On screens all over the city/state/country folks will see people on bikes, on foot, and on scooters rolling by on the background!

For folks outside of Portland, you should know that the protests outside ICE happen a block up from the Old Spaghetti factory, which is a giant, campy Italian place you take grandparents and children to because it has a trolley in the dining area. It still does brisk business. #WarRavagedPortland

The deprivations of war - no morels at the mushroom farmers farmer's market stand. #warravagedportland

Trump says he'll send troops to Portland, Oregon, to handle 'domestic terrorists' President Donald Trump says he'll send troops to Portland, Oregon, to handle “domestic terrorists” as he expands his controversial deployments to more American cities.

Oregon governor says Trump is abusing his authority by ordering troops to Portland, a city that is "just fine."

Social media reacts to Trump’s ‘war ravaged’ description of Portland “Portland? The place with therapy llamas at the airport?” one user on Threads posted.

“Portland? The place with therapy llamas at the airport?” one user on Threads posted.

Had a great time with Sandy at the Offspring concert last night! We even got kiss cammed. Lol. Awesome show. All three bands raged.

I have permanently deleted my Facebook account. Not enough value for the time waster it is. I don't particularly like Bluesky's setup, to much like Twitter, but I don't feel like making content for Zuckerberg anymore. I'll try to log on here regularly if anyone wants to get ahold of me.

Tula-Tu is ready for you!

Beginning Friday, Feb. 21, Tula and the rest of the herd can be seen together inside Forest Hall from about 10 to 2. Hours are subject to change, and the area may be closed if Rose and her calf need some quiet time to themselves. 
 
Playtime video by Keeper Aimee

Casey Cat has lost his mouse. It's around here somewhere.

Trash panda Valentine.

I'm sorry you're suffering such a dear loss with all of the extra stress on top. Sometimes this whole responsible adult thing kinda blows.

Stayed up past my bedtime to take Sandy out to the Collective Soul concert for Valentine's Day. Had a lovely time with my best and onliest gal 🥰

Multnomah Falls!

I'm not teaching my grad course 'Civil Resistance: How It Works' this semester. But here is an abridged version of the course schedule, readings, and films I used the last time I taught it (in 2022). Just in case it's useful. drive.google.com/file/d/14RRJ...

The majestic arctic fox.

Middle age flirting.

The formation is caused by ice filaments on rotting wood, generally on humid and below-freezing winter nights.

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📸: Courtesy Rosie Platt

Well, this joint can't be any worse than Facebook. So there's that.