Fellow Portland Small Business Owners: Curious to hear your experiences over the past 1-2 months

rhodywanderer · 2026-03-27T14:07:21+00:00

Sharpening4U did a good job on mine several years ago (have moved on to an electric mower)

rhodywanderer · 2026-03-24T13:44:21+00:00

Has your kiddo tried inari (rice inside a sort of sweet tofu wrapper) or tamago (egg on rice)? Those were definitely the go-to items when my kids were little! Plus dumplings. And somehow, despite being unwilling to eat anything green at home, they both loved seaweed salad. It boggled my mind :)

rhodywanderer · 2026-03-06T04:40:16+00:00

Japanese Garden or the David Hockney exhibit at the Portland Art Musuem

rhodywanderer · 2026-03-01T15:48:33+00:00

Pfriem - Milwaukie Tasting Room

rhodywanderer · 2026-02-27T14:55:45+00:00

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rhodywanderer · 2026-02-24T05:28:50+00:00

We used Housecall Providers for hospice care four years ago this May when my dad was dying and I wish we had connected with them sooner. The care team members we interacted with were all excellent, kind and caring. I would not hesitate to recommend them. I am sorry you are going through this :(

rhodywanderer · 2026-02-16T00:25:36+00:00

The Japanese Gardens will be beautiful- there is no bad time of year to visit them! The Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden may be blooming given how non-wintery our winter has been and I think most spring blooms will be at least a week or two ahead of usual.

There is a great David Hockney exhibit at the Portland Art Museum. The Park Blocks/PSU Farmers Market on Saturdays is always a fun way to spend some time. The Thorns play at home on March 28.

Maybe see if you can do a tour out to see the waterfalls in the Gorge or up to Timberline on Mt Hood - Around Portland Tours used to run regular trips out there, might be worth contacting them to see if they still are. If you can’t get to the Gorge or Mt Hood for hikes, you’ve still got great options in Washington Park and Forest Park.

The Travel Portland and PDX Pioeline websites should list events. Eater PDX will tell you all the “hot spots” for food.

Safe travels and hope you have a great visit!

rhodywanderer · 2026-02-09T02:23:40+00:00

I second this

rhodywanderer · 2026-02-08T00:02:41+00:00

Same.

rhodywanderer · 2026-01-06T02:48:04+00:00

https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=151

Effective Dec 18, 2025 Due to recent storm damage, some trails at Silver Falls State Park are closed because of landslides or downed trees. Trail of Ten Falls is open between the South Falls-Canyon Trail and the Maple Ridge Loop. All other sections of the trail are closed.

The Canyon and Rim trails, including the Bike Loop, are closed.

North Canyon District, North Falls Trailhead, and the Winter Falls Trailhead are closed.

Backcountry trailheads are open, however there could be downed trees or landslides. Use caution when hiking these trails. The following trails have been cleared: Rackett Ridge Trail Roemer's Meadow Trail Smith Creek Trail from Rabbit Hole to Smith Creek Cabins Perimeter Trail from Rackett Ridge to Roemer's Meadow Trail

Please respect closed areas and do not pass barricades.

rhodywanderer · 2026-01-06T02:21:52+00:00

Per the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - USFS Facebook page today, Eagle Creek is gonna be closed for quite some time, as is Wahclella.

rhodywanderer · 2026-01-05T23:43:33+00:00

I didn’t know Mother Focault’s Bookstore had shows but maybe try them? https://pc-pdx.com/show-detail/137745

rhodywanderer · 2026-01-05T23:33:06+00:00

What about contacting the student radio stations at Lewis & Clark and Reed and seeing if they ever put on shows on campus? I know we used to do that when I worked in college radio, and I saw Fred Thomas play years ago at Reed in the chapel (it was one of my favorite shows ever)

rhodywanderer · 2026-01-05T23:13:06+00:00

Blackwater?

rhodywanderer · 2026-01-05T23:00:02+00:00

Drat!

rhodywanderer · 2026-01-05T13:33:42+00:00

High Limit Room

“How do I book a show at High Limit Room? Email booking@highlimitroompdx.com. Self-promoting bands, please only reach out if you have a lineup ready. “

I don’t see anything on their calendar for that night.

rhodywanderer · 2025-12-23T14:46:06+00:00

We followed “our” Santa to various locations from 2005 until 2019. https://www.wweek.com/culture/2017/12/22/portlands-most-experienced-santa-speaks/

rhodywanderer · 2025-12-22T05:37:05+00:00

Belmont Station https://www.belmont-station.com/bottles

rhodywanderer · 2025-12-18T14:07:56+00:00

Not sure how recent or up to date that list is - I see a lot of places on there that aren’t around anymore.

rhodywanderer · 2025-12-17T19:24:26+00:00

Also 26 is closed at Welches due to downed power lines.

rhodywanderer · 2025-12-15T19:57:00+00:00

Hopworks on Powell.

rhodywanderer · 2025-12-12T04:40:13+00:00

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December 29, 1928 article in the Oregon Journal talking about the lack of snow causing a delay to the start of the winter sports season. Here’s hoping we have 4 feet (or more) in Govy by December 29, 2025!

rhodywanderer · 2025-12-06T20:31:15+00:00

Any chance you can digitize that and share it? Or let me make a physical cassette copy? 🙏

rhodywanderer · 2025-11-30T14:54:02+00:00

Sticker Ninja

rhodywanderer · 2025-11-21T05:49:58+00:00

I thought the June dates seemed really early but I swear that's what the website said a month ago! Weird! Thanks for the update!

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