Yeah, I grew up in a neighborhood in LA where, at least back then, the helicopters just went all night. They'd shine their lights right into our yard. After we moved away, I heard someone admitted that was why.

Just recently is the first time Portland has ever reminded me of living there.

He really is.

I hope she has a swift recovery

Right now, in my neighborhood, the police sirens are constant all night, to the point that I've wondered if it's a deliberate demoralization tactic.

I want more police like I want a hole in the head (and the two aren't mutually exclusive).

We need other forms of neighborhood response.

I've been using #busuu for less than 2 weeks, but it is so much better.

It has the community learning that Duo ditched. It explains grammar and helps you understand concepts. I have yet to encounter an error (duo has always been full of errors).

And I see the point of Busuu's premium. Might try.

I have a giant crocheted blanket I made. I resonate strongly with that experience. At right around 2/3, it's like, is there a reason I'm doing this? What even is this giant arrangement of string I'm creating?

That's a larger than average doily. 😂

Gorgeous though!

Oh, and I'm 48.

I don't remember very well. It's sort of wibbly, like I have to keep coming out over and over again because people don't notice or don't believe me.

Bi/pan: 17ish the first time?

Trans: about 5 the first time.

*old man voice* It's those darned strays, I tell ya!

Are you just teasing me, or did you not read the article?

I bet!

I'm so glad you and your cat are ok! I hope more support than you think you need flows your way continuously. You're doing such good work for Portland, and you deserve good things.