if you are a bigot or support bigotry or act in a movie built on the profits of hate, people are allowed to not like you 1. because bigotry is bad and 2. because people generally DONT LIKE THINGS THAT HURT THEM. like this is so obvious. it is not 'canceling' it is an exercise in basic human autonomy

Everyone on Instagram sharing pics of themselves as kids and it’s like okay if I wanted to see ugly children I’d just log on to Facebook

All southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Portland’s Rose Quarter will close for five weeks beginning Sept. 11 as the state’s transportation agency repairs a 2-mile stretch of the highway.

“I’d love to just play with actuary statistics all day. That would be so fun. I bet you don’t even feel like you’re at work!”

"No, no, great job, you disintegrated the first-ever pedestrian-only planet. You drove a million miles just to ruin a perfectly lovely living space."

Good philosophy when you think about it.

Emergency officials warn many of Oregon's waterways remain dangerously cold and that people should take precautions during this weekend's heat.

Same. I’ve worked with two great therapists over the years and would be happy to recommend them.

An April March - Stardust [Canada, Shoegaze] (1997) https://redd.it/105j48b https://youtu.be/TxFhd1k5enM

I love when humans respect animals

My concert is this afternoon at 3:00 pm at the Reser in Beaverton. Of you can’t make, well have a live stream at m.youtube.com/watch?v=jP1U.... I don’t always watch my concerts but there’s a couple songs I’m curious of how they will sound to the audience because I don’t get the full experience.

You vowed to walk more.

Woohoo! My copies of @glennquigley.bsky.social’s Moth and Moon trilogy arrived today! Perfect timing, as I recently finished his book “Teacup Promises”!

The Petch Phin Thong Band - Soul Lam Plearn (Rock, Psychedelic, Experimental, Thai) (1971?) https://redd.it/1s0av8u https://youtu.be/Z9uwm88G5JE

We’re back at it today. There’s currently no line, come see us!

Har har yes (by Instagram user @art_storefronts) www.instagram.com/p/DG3LqmtM64E/

SENATOR: In your confirmation hearing, you swore to me - swore - you would preserve this nation's willowy gay physiques, so WHY have we seen a dramatic INCREASE in "twinkdeath" since Jan 2025?? I ALMOST suspect you WANT our gay boys to develop dadbods. RFK JR: t h a T ' s ,, p r E p O s t e R O u S

Cockatoo and pomegranate (1925 - 1936) Ohara Koson (Japanese, 1877-1945)

Artist - Unknown

Vinyl record stores across the Pacific Northwest are preparing for Record Store Day, their biggest day of the year. Hundreds of brand-new exclusive and limited releases will be available starting Saturday morning at a variety of locations, in an effort to boost interest in vinyl as a medium.

Heins Hoffman-Richter – Music To Freak Your Friends And Break Your Lease [Musique Concrète, Experimental] (1974) – Rod McKuen https://redd.it/84lwq2 https://youtu.be/0lBJdhPluwY

Venus Peter “Every Planets Son” [Japan, Neo-Psychedelia] (1992) https://redd.it/1sbtalm https://youtu.be/zV4R7GNi8WQ

Be the temporary & insignificant lump of organic material you wish to see in the world.

The piccolo army assembles… Find out why on April 26th at our spring wind band concert, “An American Question: Who Gets to Be Heard?” Tickets available at thereser.org/event/an-ame... 🎶🌈 #RoseCityPrideBands

same deal in science. Too many scientists are into self-flagellation, blaming what scientists did as opposed to attacks from the far right authoritarian party.

Hundreds of people who were at Centennial Middle School in Southeast Portland this month may have been exposed to measles, according to state and county public health officials.

Blue Mondayyyyy

Hanging out with Piper

Parachutes popping open on cue, and the capsule splashing down EXACTLY when it was projected to. I hope Elon Musk is sadly gazing towards Houston right now, a tear in one eye, and feeling painful pangs of competence-envy.

Parasol - Arjan van Helmond , 2024.

Your 20’s are for having gonorrhea. Your 30’s are for having panic attacks. Your 40’s are for having many many many symptoms you’re quite certain are early signs of cancer.

International arrivals are down 20% at the Portland airport — and a 32% decline in Canadian tourists. That's bad news for Oregon businesses that rely on tourism since Canadians account for roughly a third of international visitor spending.

Steve has saved up all his money to buy himself a drum kit. He’s been practicing really hard, but is awful. Steve is trying his best

As an academic who works in the evaluations and feedback field, this article made me howl with laughter.

"Two Corinthians"

Was it Shakespeare who wrote “heavy is the butt that holds the fart?” Or Marlowe?

If you see this, post a picture from whatever device you’re using with no explanation.

“The risk of severe disease from measles for people who are up to date on their vaccines is very low,” Oregon Health Authority says.

Currently listening: youtube.com/watch?v=CAJ3...

Today is #TransDayOfVisibility. Today, and every day, the Rose City Pride Bands stands with our trans and non-binary family and honors their accomplishments, joy, and resilience. As an LGBTQ+ musical organization, we work to create a safe and welcoming space for our community… (1/3)

8 Million protesters yesterday at #NoKings. No police beaten with flag poles. No fire extinguishers thrown at other humans. No vandalism or theft. No racist flags. No zip ties. No death threats. No pipe bombs. No poop smeared on walls. That's what happens when mature, civilized people protest.

The King’s Arms, London, England, 2001.

President Donald Trump hasn’t conquered Portland.

The Portland Police Bureau announced on X that the Burnside Bridge was closed to vehicle traffic as thousands of protesters marched across from the Oregon Convention Center to Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland.

No lies detected at #NoKings

Mental check in using only already saved memes

The 20th and final song dear to my heart is Tom Waits’ “Tango Til They’re Sore”: youtube.com/watch?v=FSZx...

I've restocked my Ko-fi shop with signed copies of HEART OF THE WREN and CURSE OF THE STAG'S EYE (with lino print by @ijbbuster.bsky.social ) HEART OF THE WREN: ko-fi.com/s/d07096d5e8 CURSE OF THE STAG'S EYE: ko-fi.com/s/d59c17ee82 #Mmromance #gayfiction #signedbooks

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