Based on nothing but opinion, it sure feels like ‘modern’ housing has a higher bathroom-to-people ratio than seems necessary, particularly in smaller spaces. But, again based on opinion, it also feels like that is the expectation of buyers. Sometimes I am so very Gen X.

This is not to say I think there needs to be required vehicle parking! But secure, covered vehicle parking is a real need for many in this city because transit+bike town just isn't enough.

There is a reason our downsize from a single family home included a condo with a private garage: not for a car but for space for our other transportation vehicles (bicycles, some of which are electric which means a wall hook isn't feasible). Vehicle storage was a must have for us

This podcast also outlined all the $$ we already spend on overhead for fraud prevention & OMG of rather just feed people & so what if some don't qualify?

What is BIP? I was super stoked to see all kinds of fish passage culvert replacement work happening on 101 along Olympic national Park this summer/fall, which must have been Biden infrastructure deal funds.

Sadistic. Cruel. Despicable. There aren’t enough words.

Also in all seriousness of that's what it took to no longer sell my soul to the defense industrial complex, that's what it took. And simultaneously illustrates what we value in this economy.

My lips are sealed

Yes. My salary was about 50K when I started. Plus full benefits. Once we got her to actually count degrees higher than BS pay equity finally raised it to something more appropriate.

But waste & fraud Emily!

Ooooo. One of the things my family complains about is how simple foods like ramen or izakaya are all mostly "fancy" in Portland -- this sounds like what we're looking for!

Amtrak. What a terrible thing! This trains do go thru here fast...

Oh no. I was hoping it was a simple car driver couldn't decipher difference between pavement & tracks.

My salary when I first started at the leg was half of that! (Things changed but still)

Use the code BIKETOVOTE25 for free unlocks!

Use VOTE2025 for two 30-minute rides on Lime e-scooters.

Both are valid now through election day.

Don't forget your helmet, especially when riding e-scooters. It's state law to wear a helmet when riding an e-scooter!

Today I had to drive the dog to the vet and the *look* a cyclist gave me as I came to a stop sign to cross Clinton. It was 100% a result of the daily car harassment they must experience. I wish I had been able to tell him I totally understand and cars in cities ARE stupid.

Not sure exactly, but here's the LPRO site www.oregonlegislature.gov/lpro