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Author Archives: Dave
Stabby McBleedyou
Long ago (1998), in a land far, far away (Portland). There was a bus that went to Vancouver on Interstate Avenue. It was the number 5. Before gentifrication (the MAX), this was a really rough neighborhood. A lot of crackheads, … Continue reading
Humanity on Wheels – The Podcast!
Kicking yourself for missing the kick ass Humanity on Wheels event (co-sponsored by TriMet Diaries and the enthusiastic historians behind Kick Ass Oregon History) in March? Were you there, but wish, for one small moment (or maybe for 2 hours … Continue reading
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Money for Nothing
Waiting at Pioneer Square in the morning for the MAX to the boonies, a guy is approaching each of us waiting there, holding up a book or booklet. A Bible? Asking for directions to a landmark in his travel guide? … Continue reading
SCAM ARTIST RIPS OFF INNOCENT CITIZEN
Somebody tell me if you’ve been played like this. It happened to me on the MAX riding eastbound during the evening commute. Coming through downtown, the car was getting full. I was reading a book called “The Anatomy of Peace.” … Continue reading
Cat on Bus
About a year ago I was in Portland riding the TriMet. It started off just like any other time I visited and rode the TriMet. Then this guy got on the bus with carrots strapped to his backpack, the green … Continue reading
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