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Likely story!

Next you'll be telling me they were in Crossfire commercials.

I've forgotten how I happened upon your profile, but I'm really glad I did, because your blog is the best one I've ever read. That "opposites attract" thing is so very true -- at least in my case -- as I possess a decent amount of Bill Hicks-ian misanthropy, yet find myself drawn to the thoughts of highly imaginative and clever philanthropists like yourself.

Just to be clear, this is not a profession of romantic interest. First, because I don't know you at all, and second, that spot's apparently been taken already. In fact, I find it exceedingly admirable that you don't seem to dwell on gender-specific issues in your journal here.

Much kudos on your move to Stumptown, by the way. My best friend lives there, but I've visited only twice, though I've loved all the time I've spent there. You're especially fortunate if you have a love for music and film, but you probably already know that about the place by now. I have this theory that the less opportunity people have for spending time frolicking outside, the more mentally evolved they become. Hence, I think this accounts for the daftness of so many people in my area (San Diego), and the brilliance of many people in places like Portland and Phoenix. (Rain tends to put a damper on day play in Portland in the winter, and the incessant sun is often lethal -- literally -- in Phoenix during the summer.)

Anyway, about the cinematic arts, something you may not know about PDX is that they have what truly is the best movie rental store in the world, Movie Madness at Belmont & 43rd. I've never been to any store that could even come close to topping them. Incredible. In fact, I dare even Netflix to compete with their catalogue. Plus, MM's employees are eccentric and groovy, albeit occasionally dangerously unpredictable. (But that makes 'em fun!)

In any case, I've walked all over that town, and truly love it all. If it didn't rain so goddamned much (not a big fan of the rain), I'd be there in a heartbeat. Then again, as noted above, I think the rain is a big part of what makes some of the people in Portland so great. And it's certainly a big part of what makes Portland so beautiful and green. And, really, I don't mind precipitation that much. After all, I walked a full hour in an absolute downpour to visit Movie Madness for the first time.

About you, please never stop writing. You're truly one-of-a-kind, and such a breath of refreshing intelligence and perception on SG, indeed on the entire Web itself.

(Also, one of the many other can't-miss spots in the rainy city is Ground Kontrol downtown. Because even if you don't like classic arcade games, there's nothing like playing them drunk on alcohol and loud live music.

Holy shit, all this writing about PDX makes me want to fly up there right now.)

Hey, not a problem at all. Thanks again for dinner- it was awesome seeing you guys again as well.

Now get out here, post-haste!

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Awesome. Portland is a great town. I've only regretted moving here two or three times every winter. You might think that you won't have that problem coming from Minnesota, but the difference is that people don't freak out when it snows there. You too will be able to curse this city and its regrettable lack of a contingency plan!

Yay!

Re:Godzillas

rock.

Re: Marc

Hell no girl. I got standards.

Hello again.

Wasn't me- they've been reactivating people's accounts and calling it "mystery gift reactivation" or some sneaky bullshit.

I agree that stuff is gross, the colour itself should be your first clue.

So completely disgusting. Even more disgusting is that people give it to their kids.

that's amazing. did you take a picture?

hasn't it what? but in a kinda awesome way...

i heart tokyo, too.