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“Remember,” she hissed, whip in hand, “the safe word is pierogi.”
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David Diffendorfer has created the gingerbread castle at Portland’s Benson Hotel for over 30 years. This year’s theme is the Emerald City from “The Wizard of Oz.” The display was unveiled on Dec. 2 and is free to the public.
✏️📹 by Saskia Hatvany/OPB
✂️ by Joey Lovato/OPB
✏️📹 by Saskia Hatvany/OPB
✂️ by Joey Lovato/OPB
December 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
David Diffendorfer has created the gingerbread castle at Portland’s Benson Hotel for over 30 years. This year’s theme is the Emerald City from “The Wizard of Oz.” The display was unveiled on Dec. 2 and is free to the public.
✏️📹 by Saskia Hatvany/OPB
✂️ by Joey Lovato/OPB
✏️📹 by Saskia Hatvany/OPB
✂️ by Joey Lovato/OPB
Not on My Bingo Card: Reading an autopsy report for one of my husband’s relatives.
December 3, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Not on My Bingo Card: Reading an autopsy report for one of my husband’s relatives.
Everything I know about plumbing I learned from watching YouTube videos. That resource has served me well over the years. Today that strategy failed spectacularly and tomorrow I await our plumber.
December 1, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Everything I know about plumbing I learned from watching YouTube videos. That resource has served me well over the years. Today that strategy failed spectacularly and tomorrow I await our plumber.
Mercury in Retrograde Update: Today is the last day!!!
November 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Mercury in Retrograde Update: Today is the last day!!!
r/laundry is currently on a citric acid kick.
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM
r/laundry is currently on a citric acid kick.
I’m waiting for the infographic showing who isn’t mentioned.
November 13, 2025 at 3:51 AM
I’m waiting for the infographic showing who isn’t mentioned.
During tonight’s drive home while flipping through Portland radio stations, REO Speedwagon were being played on two different stations at the same time.
November 5, 2025 at 3:54 AM
During tonight’s drive home while flipping through Portland radio stations, REO Speedwagon were being played on two different stations at the same time.
Since the early 1990’s I’ve dreampt of watching MLB playoffs at Caesar’s Palace - specifically at Mission Control. It’s not called that but whatever. Tonight’s the night. Had to sit through 8 hours of CPE first which means I figured out how to get work to pay for this moment. #WINNING
October 27, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Since the early 1990’s I’ve dreampt of watching MLB playoffs at Caesar’s Palace - specifically at Mission Control. It’s not called that but whatever. Tonight’s the night. Had to sit through 8 hours of CPE first which means I figured out how to get work to pay for this moment. #WINNING
No Surprise. Caesar’s Palace no longer has my favorite magnet store from the 1990s.
October 27, 2025 at 12:43 AM
No Surprise. Caesar’s Palace no longer has my favorite magnet store from the 1990s.
That jacket is a great idea.
October 25, 2025 at 1:36 AM
That jacket is a great idea.
First time in my life, today I finished a tube of Chapstick before losing it.
October 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
First time in my life, today I finished a tube of Chapstick before losing it.
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"We're in the most perilous moment. The biggest threat to our republic since the Civil War. President Trump is shredding our Constitution."
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., is holding the Senate floor and speaking out against Donald Trump.
Watch live NOW: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1VL...
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., is holding the Senate floor and speaking out against Donald Trump.
Watch live NOW: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1VL...
October 22, 2025 at 2:13 AM
"We're in the most perilous moment. The biggest threat to our republic since the Civil War. President Trump is shredding our Constitution."
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., is holding the Senate floor and speaking out against Donald Trump.
Watch live NOW: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1VL...
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., is holding the Senate floor and speaking out against Donald Trump.
Watch live NOW: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1VL...
For those playing along, another audit approved. No findings.
October 22, 2025 at 3:06 AM
For those playing along, another audit approved. No findings.
Next year Seattle. Next year.
October 21, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Next year Seattle. Next year.
Seattle Welfare Check.
October 20, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Seattle Welfare Check.
Adulting 101: Bankers Box Assembly - Without Needing Instructions
October 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Adulting 101: Bankers Box Assembly - Without Needing Instructions
Signs that Audit Season is almost over - I spent last night looking at round the world cruise itineraries. I’m afraid of drowning, not a fan of boats and I don’t care for seafood but damn 187 ports of call on six different continents gave my brain something different to do.
October 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Signs that Audit Season is almost over - I spent last night looking at round the world cruise itineraries. I’m afraid of drowning, not a fan of boats and I don’t care for seafood but damn 187 ports of call on six different continents gave my brain something different to do.
Gen X/Boomer pre-internet skills are a super power.
October 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Gen X/Boomer pre-internet skills are a super power.
The feline attraction to a simple corrugated cardboard box is beginning to make sense.
October 15, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The feline attraction to a simple corrugated cardboard box is beginning to make sense.
Literally no matter who wins this year’s ALCS, I’ll be happy.
October 13, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Literally no matter who wins this year’s ALCS, I’ll be happy.
WINNER! OMG these are delish. Made too much sourdough starter, this is what I did with it. Very forgiving recipe. Lots of room to improvise. 10/10 stretchandfolds.com/sourdough-sw...
October 12, 2025 at 1:41 AM
WINNER! OMG these are delish. Made too much sourdough starter, this is what I did with it. Very forgiving recipe. Lots of room to improvise. 10/10 stretchandfolds.com/sourdough-sw...
“Inflatable”
October 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
“Inflatable”
WOOHOO MARINERS!!
October 11, 2025 at 5:10 AM
WOOHOO MARINERS!!