I absolutely love it when I get the opportunity to collaborate with folks who can bring helpful advice to Portland startups. It’s pretty much why I do what I do. So I’m super happy that…

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According to Cami, the Halloween season starts on September 1.

If you’re from Portland — or least familiar with Portland — you’re probably aware of Hasaan Hates Portland. (tl;dr It’s a more pointed and comedic look at Portland than Portlandia…

A while back I awkwardly mentioned that you can support this blog on Patreon if you’re so inclined. (You’re also more than welcome to join the free tier.) Back then I said I was thinkin…

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While everyone clearly knows that Portland was built upon an ancient unicorn burial ground, few people realize that the “P” in “Portland” actually stands for “procrast…

You’ve probably heard of the Cascadia Subduction Zone. And if you haven’t — and you live on the west coast of the United States — it’s probably a topic with which you should famil…

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down the technicolor rabbit hole...

We've all seen ratings kill a film, which is why the FCC's proposal to create new warnings for queer content worries Outfest's Christopher Racster.

all the single ladies...

mirror mirror on the wall...

more of a mood than a science…

we are everywhere…

Om Malik passed away on June 24, 2026, at Stanford Hospital after a long health journey with his heart. He was surrounded by family and friends. We invite you to share your remembrances of Om in th…

You know the feeling. You spotted a good event. You actually paid for the ticket. Even more importantly, you actually went to the effort to follow through on your RSVP and show up. And then you wal…

It’s been made clear to me over the years that, remarkably, people don’t know what they can do to help you unless you ask. Uck. Asking for help. It is not something I’m very well …

Hello Darlings,

I’m working for myself now. Which is not something I ever particularly wanted to do, if I’m honest. Before I go any further, let me be specific. Because my partner spends his days worki…

Cards with a past. Click to read Kaostic Tarot, by Cami Kaos, a Substack publication. Launched 3 months ago.

a thing about consistency I didn't expect to write...

sing pretties, sing…

What’s black and white and red all over? Enoki the red panda!

take heart…

Sunday night the insomnia ghosts came calling. You know the ones. Anxiety. Inspiration. Critical reflection. Hunger. The usual roster. Inspiration was loudest that night. Of course, the muse. I&#82…

the devil is in the details...

the devil is in the details...

A retroactive translation The 8th of April, in this year of our discontent Dear Reader, Today I have begun to be weaned from my tonic by order of Dr. S—. The reduction is significant — by a third, …

Cards with a past. Click to read Kaostic Tarot, by Cami Kaos, a Substack publication. Launched 2 months ago.

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I spent a lot of time over the past few years looking for a new way to be professional. My nervous breakdown slash autism surprise slash ADHD diagnosis slash leaving the workforce slash trying to f…

I love The Clash. I’ve always loved The Clash. I was so young when I started listening to them that I don’t actually remember the first time I heard them. They formed the year before I …

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