Using “induced demand” to explain away any need for roadway changes aimed at improving traffic flow and safety has got to be the most intellectually lazy, borderline cultish religious proselytizing I see in the urbanist/cycling sphere today.

I’ve been trying to ward off hair loss by taking meds for a little over 2.5 years while also dermarolling. Hard to know if I’ve made any progress, but the hair loss hasn’t progressed. Trying to accept that this may be as good as it gets.

It’s barely light out anymore when I wake up. It happens every year, but it’s never any less jarring.

I’ve been hearing that the tech sector employs land use planners for data center development and that some of them pay $200k+. Anyone have any experience working in this environment and could share your experience?

Very poor taste that an employee at our elementary school has a semi-automatic rifle sticker on his Jeep. My kid hasn’t even been in kindergarten a month and has already had to do active shooter drills.

So…how bout those Lions?

Static Hammock

We still have no #Verizon service here in west Portland.

Another boring weather post, but does it get any better than this? #pnw

Five months after buying an EV and I’ve spent $143 total on electricity, including a couple of Super Charger visits while on road trips. I used to spend that much every month. I’ve also saved about $70 on the oil change I would’ve needed had I bought an ICE. I will never go back.

Stuff like this is why TriMet MAX won‘t reach its full potential. In what world should this not be a grocery store, about 600 units of housing, and ground floor commercial? Every park and ride needs to be filled with daily necessities and housing.

#pdx #urbanism #housing #transit #fuckcars #trains

‘Scuse me while I kiss this guy #soccerdad #twohearted

Listening to the Michigan - Minnesota game and getting some chores done around the house. It’s amazing how quickly my kids can destroy this place.

Me: lives with some janky household fixture the last homeowner installed decades ago, wholly unbothered

Also me: rips out something I just installed because it’s crooked by 1.5 millimeters and I can’t stop looking at it

Ok, Butt Hut BBQ really does have a sense of humor. Glad I’m not trying to qualify for a mortgage or anything right now, since BDSM Brewing is how that transaction is showing on my statement ☠️

We had some very respectable BBQ at “The Butt Hut” at the Aloha food carts behind the Walgreens on TV Highway and 198th. I chose the “Get Pounded,” as their menu suggested, ordering some brisket and ribs by the pound. Again, we are spoiled.

Something I will say about the Southwest Portland is that, for the taxes people pay, the bike and pedestrian infrastructure—or lack thereof—is appalling. Beaverton had better infrastructure.

Listening to a couple behind me on a date, presumably about my parents' age. It's pretty cute, but also interesting to hear the hopes and dreams of people 20-25 years older than me. Today's lesson is that we are rarely ever settled or satisfied for very long. Try to enjoy this season while you're still living it.

Feeling unfocused here at home. Heading over to Maplewood Coffee in SW for a change of scenery. I love that it’s a converted house in a neighborhood. We definitely need more 3rd places like this. #pdx

Where do people go to see live music on the west side/western burbs? Maybe I’m just out of the loop, but it feels very much like a black hole. #pdx

The life of a dad with his kids at the park…I always have to be the one to initiate conversation with other parents. Always. I must have a mean case of RBF. My wife, on the other hand, makes a new friend every week.