Category Archives: At Home in Portland

Smokeageddon

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Richard Robinson

The latest: due to the air quality: no trash pickup rain forecasted for tomorrow delayed until Friday, now with thunderstorms (so, lightning, which we really do not need) many drive-thru windows closed, including at the pharmacy library pick-up halted until … Continue reading →

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Out of the Window

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Richard Robinson

Here’s the view out of the window. Nothing but smoke. We’re sealed up with inside ventilation and exhaust fans running, and we can still smell it. Outside, it smells like we’re breathing in a campfire. Gaah.

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Later…

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Richard Robinson

I’ll post when things clear up, hopefully soon.

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The Pacific Northwest is Burning!

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Richard Robinson

It’s hot and dry. The west coast is burning. California is getting most of the news, but Oregon and Washington are in a bad way also. Here, the light is orange, the sky smoke-filled, evacuations ordered in the various levels, … Continue reading →

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Pongo Wednesday!

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Richard Robinson

Another Wednesday, another shot of Pongo, and as a bonus, also one of both the cats. First, Pongo. Now one of both cats. That’s Pongo on the left, of course, and on the right is Dexter, our older (five and … Continue reading →

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Pongo on Pillow

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Richard Robinson

I hear a clamoring for another shot of Pongo, so here you are.  

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Some Pongo

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Richard Robinson

Until I get a book post together, here’s some more Pongo, in sleeping and drowsing mode. Click to scroll through.

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Currently…

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Richard Robinson

Sunday, we watched the reentry and splashdown of the SpaceX Dragon capsule (on the NASA Television), and it was thrilling to see. We both still get pumped about this stuff, and it’s great to have such a positive happening and … Continue reading →

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Current Listening: “exotic”

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Richard Robinson

When we got our new kitten (is there such a thing as an old kitten?) from Cat Adoption Team he came with the name Pongo. We spent days mulling over other possible names but came up empty, so Pongo he stays. … Continue reading →

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What? Who? PONGO!

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Richard Robinson

If anyone has been wondering why you haven’t seen a new post here lately, this is why. Read on after the picture for the story, if you’re so inclined. We adopted Dexter, our 5.5 year old male (insert like) in … Continue reading →

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