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VFX Production Coordinator, picture-taker, dog dad, cat butler. Perpetually🪫. For the most authentic experience, read all posts in a silly or melodramatic voice of your choosing.

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another nice mess @stephenseriously.bsky.social · 15d
bellowing into the abyss with the catharsis enthusiasts of the #PDX Scream Society. a fresh holler every wednesday at 6pm on the eastbank esplanade between OMSI and the Hawthorne Bridge.

#portland #community #screamtherapy
A group of people stands along the dark, grassy bank of the Willamette river at night, screaming in unison out across the water toward the Hawthorne bridge and the brightly lit downtown Portland skyline beyond. The city lights reflect on the water's surface.
stephenseriously.bsky.social
bellowing into the abyss with the catharsis enthusiasts of the #PDX Scream Society. a fresh holler every wednesday at 6pm on the eastbank esplanade between OMSI and the Hawthorne Bridge.

#portland #community #screamtherapy
A group of people stands along the dark, grassy bank of the Willamette river at night, screaming in unison out across the water toward the Hawthorne bridge and the brightly lit downtown Portland skyline beyond. The city lights reflect on the water's surface.
November 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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clairewillett.bsky.social
you can win without billionaires supporting you

you can win without party leadership endorsing you

you can win unapologetically standing with every persecuted minority pundits say are too politically toxic to touch

we could do everything about this process differently if we wanted to
erinbiba.bsky.social Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · 25d
Can’t stop thinking about all the robber baron fucks that held secret meetings and spent MILLIONS AND MILLIONS in bribes and campaign investments and attack ads and media manipulation trying to tank Mamdani currently having the dawning realization that their money is completely and utterly useless.
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
stephenseriously.bsky.social
POV: it’s Halloween and you don’t know any tricks, but you just heard the sound of somebody opening a bag of treats.

#portland #halloween #fujifilm
A tall, homemade Halloween decoration in a front yard. It appears to be a large skeleton wearing weathered, blue-green armor made of rectangular panels. The skeleton wears a paper cutout image of a small, white shihtzu’s face as a mask. It’s pulling aside tall hedges and advancing on us down the front steps of the house. A close-up image of a smaller, outdoor Halloween skeleton decoration wearing a miniature version of the same shihtzu face mask and weathered, blue-green armor tied with thick twine. The background is a dark, dilapidated-looking miniature house or prop with a white-paned window, partially obscured by green bushes.
November 1, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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markhamillofficial.bsky.social
I have a very bad feeling about this...
October 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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davelee.me
WELL HOW ABOUT THAT

"A millionaire levy in Massachusetts has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state."

www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
stephenseriously.bsky.social
this is what happens when you let all the bullies in school sign up for Model UN… they fuck around acting like wads and ruin the experience for everyone.
mehdirhasan.bsky.social Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · Oct 17
'In response to HuffPost’s query about who suggested Budapest, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responded, “Your mom did,” and White House communications director Steven Cheung replied: “Your mom.”'

Everytime you think they can't sink any lower:
Trump To Hold Putin Summit In Budapest – Where Russia Promised Not To Invade Ukraine
Asked who chose Budapest given that history, top White House aides told HuffPost: “Your mom.”
www.huffpost.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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hlkfotos.com
I knew there would be a lot of frog stuff at the protest, but I did not really know.
A photo of a crowd holding signs and wearing costumes at a protest under leafy green trees. One sign reads "Immigrants Make the USA GREAT" with a drawing of a frog holding a rainbow-colored heart. Another says "PDX WEATHER FROGGY WITH NO CHANCE OF REIGN." A photo of a sign being held over the heads of people at a protest in a part that features an illustration of a very round green frog and the words "DO NOT OBEY" in blue and red. In the background a large "Baby Trump" balloon is hovering, and American flags are visible. A photo of two people standing in a crowd wearing green frog ballcaps, taken from behind. A photo of protesters in a crowd holding signs including "IMPEACH TRUMP" and "Hopping For A BETTER FUTURE" with an illustration of a green frog wearing a blue bandana around its neck.
October 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
stephenseriously.bsky.social
once again, folks: please, PLEASE make sure to complete your timecards after each protest. when accounting has to chase you down, it holds up payroll for everyone.
October 20, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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portlandmercury.com
On Saturday, October 18, ICE agents used a barrage of tear gas, stun (flashbang) grenades, and pepper bullets on demonstrators, leaving the neighborhood street in front of their building filled with gas for at least 10 minutes.

More on this and the earlier No Kings rally at portlandmercury.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:43 AM
stephenseriously.bsky.social
taken October 18, after the #NoKings rally.

#No_Kings #portland #PDX #photography #FuckIce
Large, silver, helium-filled balloons spelling the words "ICE OUT” hang in front of a multi-story building. Protesters are gathered below the balloons, some holding signs from SEIU (Service Employees International Union) with the following slogans: "SEIU STOP ICE RAIDS," “Ningún ser humano es ilegal!” and “Union Workers = Immigrant Workers.” A group of schlubby ICE agents in military-style tactical gear are standing on a rooftop balcony. The group includes several people brandishing tear gas launchers, flash bangs, and pepper ball rifles, a person holding a camera or video equipment, and a person in a navy blue shirt, possibly a supervisor or commanding officer. Several police officers wearing gas masks and dark tactical gear stand on a street, partially obscured by a haze of smoke or tear gas. One officer's vest is marked with "POLICE DHS." A close-up, low-angle shot from behind a protester, whose hands are raised in the air, giving a double middle finger salute. In the background, framed by the middle fingers, several talentless chuds in tactical fascism cosplay are standing on a lower-level roof or balcony of a building observing the crowd below.
October 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM
stephenseriously.bsky.social
I do admit to having napped through a not-insignificant portion of 6th grade history, but if the lessons on WW2 had looked like this, I’m pretty sure I’d remember.

#No_Kings #portland #PDX #photography #NoKings
A large group of protesters walk with purpose towards camera through a sunny, grassy park area surrounded by trees. Many are wearing inflatable animal costumes, including what appear to be otters, a bear, and a pink unicorn. One protester in an otter costume holds a sign that reads "TRUMP OTTER BE ASHAMED." The outstretched blue wings of a giant bird puppet is visible in the background. A photo from inside a large crowd of protestors. A clear sign in the center midground reads "I am ANTIFA." The sign is framed on both sides with partially out of focus foreground elements: an american flag on the left and protestors in colorful costume hats holding “No kings” signs on the right. In the background, green trees frame a clear blue sky and a lens flare indicating a beautiful sunny day. A protester holds a large, elaborate puppet of a blue heron with wide wings. Another person holds a round, orange sign that reads "WE RISE" with an arrow pointing up. The scene is outdoors under sunny trees, with a crowd of people gathered in the background. A crowd of protestors gathers in the median at the Morrison Street bridgehead with the tall buildings of downtown portland in the background. In the center, drummers play lively music while onlookers shoot video with their phones. A person in an inflatable squirrel costume dances with another in a Yoda onesie. To the left, two people in casual clothing review the footage on their phones and laugh.
October 20, 2025 at 12:23 AM
stephenseriously.bsky.social
it’s turning out to be a gorgeous day to spit in the face of fascism.

#portland #nokings #pdx
A close-up photograph of a protest sign featuring an image of the Statue of Liberty set against a United States flag with blue stars. The Statue of Liberty figure holds a tablet with the bold, white text: "LIBERTY DOES NOT BOW TO TYRANTS." The sign is held up in a crowd of protestors. In the background, there is a line of trees with green and autumn red leaves, a growing crowd, and a clear blue sky. A wide-angle photograph taken at a protest, focused on a tall, exaggerated effigy of a king-like figure. The head of the effigy is a plastic container of cheese balls wearing a crown and bright yellow hair. The figure is dressed in a suit with a white, faux-fur-trimmed cape. A partial American flag is visible to the left. In the foreground, people in the crowd hold signs; one sign reads, "NO KING... LET FREEDOM RING!" The sky is clear blue with some white clouds.
October 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
stephenseriously.bsky.social
why does every “waste reduction” measure executed by this administration feel like i’m watching a dude dressed as a cartoon burglar switching off a bank’s cctv security cameras one by one?
October 16, 2025 at 6:49 AM
stephenseriously.bsky.social
well, that’s discouraging.

#Portland #photography
A yellow traffic sign on a median island showing a left arrow and a right arrow. Two white signs are clipped to the top of the yellow sign; the left sign reads "DEMOCRACY" and is above the left arrow, and the right sign reads "DICTATORSHIP" and is above the right arrow. The words "YOU CHOOSE" are handwritten in white on the sign, centered between the arrows. The same yellow traffic sign with left and right black arrows taken several days later. “YOU CHOOSE” has been scraped off the center and the left handwritten sign reading “DEMOCRACY” has been removed. The clipped sign reading “DICTATORSHIP” remains, hanging at a cocked angle.
October 15, 2025 at 1:51 AM
stephenseriously.bsky.social
needed some cheering up this weekend. portland always delivers the goods.

#photography #portland #fujifilm
A close-up view of the roof of a dark blue art car that is heavily decorated with an assortment of small toys, including many plastic dinosaurs, rubber duckies, eggs, beads, and figurines. The background is a slightly blurred street scene with the Portland Bagdad theater sign and marquee rising against an overcast sky. A close-up, slightly blurry photo taken through a window shows an old-style camcorder on a small tripod resting on top of a tube television. The TV screen is displaying a colorful, somewhat neon-filtered image of a person holding a camera, a yellow car, and the word "TELEPHONE" in large capital letters. The reflections on the glass obscure some details. An exterior photo of a large wall mural on the side of a building, depicting a pink flowering tree against a light blue, hazy landscape. The mural is framed by lush, dark green foliage and tree branches in the foreground. To the left is a rustic, rusty corrugated metal building with a small window and a wooden awning. To the right is the corner of a cream-colored house with a porch and column. An interior view of a cluttered, warmly lit garage or workshop. An older model car with a blue cover over the engine bay is parked in the center. A black motorcycle is parked in the foreground on the left. The walls are red, decorated with tools, pictures, and memorabilia. Strings of warm white lights are hung across the ceiling, illuminating the space. The photo is framed slightly by a white, diamond-patterned grate in the very foreground.
October 13, 2025 at 3:26 AM
stephenseriously.bsky.social
A24 just picked up my horror movie spec script.
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · Oct 12
Initially, our testers (even those who were big fans of mayo) were intimidated by the thought of eating such a fatty condiment by the spoonful. Surprisingly, it wasn’t as daunting a task as we had expected. nyti.ms/3KyWLQd
Headline: We Tasted 25 Different Mayonnaises and Lived to Tell You About Them. A photo shows three dollops of mayo on a blue surface.
October 12, 2025 at 12:57 AM
stephenseriously.bsky.social
Portland understands something essential: you don’t show up in business casual to protest a clown show.
October 11, 2025 at 11:38 PM
stephenseriously.bsky.social
smuggled these images out of the city so the rest of the world can see what’s happening here. hard to make out the insurrectionists through the flames and smoke, but still, you can see why our politicians would be terrified.
A bright, sunny street view showing a person in an orange jacket jogging away from the camera with a white dog. They are passing a business with a sign that reads "BABY DOLL PIZZA." A sunny street scene where a smiling person on a sidewalk holds a leash attached to a brown Labrador dog, which is happily playing in a stream of water spraying from the right. A man in a patterned shirt and baseball cap paints on an easel, capturing a vibrant scene of a bustling outdoor market or gathering with tents and many people. In the background, a large, modern building stands under a clear sky. A hand holds four ripe, dark purple plums against a blurred background of concrete steps. Chalk messages on the steps read "Pears! Fresh," "FREE PLUMS," and "ENJOY."
October 6, 2025 at 5:03 AM
stephenseriously.bsky.social
if you invite me to your wedding, i hereby swear i will:

1.) run interference for you with any of your more opinionated family members.

2.) give solemn, knowing nods to all the official event photographers.

3.) quality test all the signature cocktails at your open bar for you.
A well-lit photo of a wedding reception. The newlyweds are in the center, dancing and looking into each other's eyes. The bride wears a white dress with short sleeves, and the groom is in a dark suit. A group of guests is seated along the back wall to the left, and other guests stand near an open doorway to the right, all watching the couple. A large, natural, circular wreath hangs on the wall between two modern pendant lights. A close-up shot of a bartender pouring a cocktail at the bar. The drink, which is a creamy orange-brown color, is being double-strained through a small mesh sieve from a metal shaker into two clear, stemmed coupe glasses lined up on a black bar surface. The bartender's hands and torso, wearing a black apron and a black-and-white patterned shirt, are visible behind the bar. A close-up photograph of a wedding table setting. In the foreground is a small, clear glass vase holding a few flowers, primarily a deep red one on the left and a pale orange one behind it. In front of the vase is a small green matchbox-style place card that reads "Bekah and Tom" in white script with simple line drawings of a martini glass and a rocks glass. Out of focus behind the vase is a glass containing a light brown cocktail garnished with a lime wedge. A candid, lively shot of a crowd of guests mingling at a dimly lit reception. A man with dark, curly hair and a dark blue suit jacket is speaking animatedly to the left. A woman with light brown hair and tattoos is smiling and holding a drink in the center, next to a man in a light suit and tie looking at his phone. The guests are standing around small white cocktail tables.
September 29, 2025 at 1:20 AM
stephenseriously.bsky.social
one last big picnic before we tuck in the swifts and say goodnight to another gorgeous #PDX summer.

#Fujifilm #VauxsSwifts #Portland
A photo of a large crowd of people gathered and seated on a grassy field on blankets and lawn chairs. The view is from behind a person wearing a black baseball cap and a white tank top with a motorcycle racing design on the back. A red brick building with a tall chimney is visible in the background. A tall, red brick chimney stands against a pale blue and cloudy sky. A large flock of small, dark birds, identified as Vaux's swifts, swirls above the chimney as they enter the flue to roost for the night. Two people are performing an acrobatic yoga pose in the middle of a crowd. One person is in a handstand with their legs spread in a V-shape, their hands balanced on the hands of another person who is lying on the ground. A crowd of onlookers sits in the grass and chairs around them. In the background, a red brick elementary school building with a tall chimney is visible. A woman with dark hair and a pink jumpsuit with colorful patterns is shown in a close-up, side-profile shot. She's holding a pair of binoculars and looking up and out of frame at the swifts roosting in the chimney at Abernethy Elementary School. The background is a blurry crowd of people and trees.
September 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
stephenseriously.bsky.social
me: don’t do anything weird tonight, ok? it’s been a rough week.

my dreams: totally, totally, I got you. we’ll keep it lightweight, real casual. generally speaking, how do you feel about giant skeletons?

#PDX #Fujifilm
The back window of a parked silver Mercedes-Benz sedan is shown from a low angle. Inside the car, a Styrofoam head with a reddish-brown wig lies on its side in the back window next to an electric candelabra. A large, blue and red skeleton sculpture wearing a floral crown and a nametag with the instagram @minnieopal sits atop a red prius in front of a building with a "PATIO" sign in the window. It’s hands are outstretched to receive something. The photo is taken from inside another car, with the dark frame of the window visible in the foreground. A tall red sculpture of two dryad-like figures with leafy green crowns stands outdoors in a median. The figures, with carved, smiling faces and white-painted details, are embracing and holding out their hands together. In their outstretched hands, passersby have placed cigarette butts and a discarded banana peel. A small, red Volkswagen Beetle is parked on a residential street. It is partially hidden by a large, leafy tree and a manicured green hedge. It looks like it’s up on a jack with the street side tire missing, but the jack is not visible from this angle which gives the viewer the impression that the car is hovering at an odd angle. Sunlight filters through the tree branches, casting dappled light on the car and street.
September 15, 2025 at 7:02 AM
stephenseriously.bsky.social
Slightly diminish a book

Triassic Park
ethicking.com Stacie Rosenzweig @ethicking.com · Sep 8
Slightly diminish a book

I, Roomba
coreyryung.bsky.social Corey Rayburn Yung @coreyryung.bsky.social · Sep 8
Slightly diminish a book

The Grapes of Annoyance
September 8, 2025 at 5:53 AM
stephenseriously.bsky.social
two rare photos of myself having a lovely time taken shortly before smacking my ass so hard on a rock that I came to a dead stop in a swift current and yelped like a wounded pomeranian.

🪦🍑

#PDX #LazyRiver #tubing #RNIFilms
A man with a full beard and sunglasses floats on a red and white inner tube. He's relaxing with his hands behind his head, smiling. The water is calm and green, reflecting the trees and a wooded hillside behind him. A close-up selfie of a man with a large beard and sunglasses floating on an inner tube. He's smiling widely, with his mouth open, and has one arm raised in the air as if in celebration. The background is a river with gentle rapids and a grassy bank. He seems blissfully unaware that in four hours he will shatter his backside on a giant river stone.
September 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM
stephenseriously.bsky.social
ticking boxes next to all my favorite portland activities before the curtain falls on summer. had a lovely, lazy Sandy river float with near perfect weather and almost no catastrophes.

almost.

#PDXsummer #RNIFilms #tubing #lazyriver
Three smiling people float down a river on inner tubes on a sunny day. The image is bloomy and hazy, shot through water on the lens. The photographer’s legs are seen in the foreground hanging over the edge of their own float dangling in the water. A red and white river float sits on a stony riverbank, with a waterproof bag and camelbak water pouch in the center. A person in a sun hat paddles a river float with a large stick on a calm river surrounded by trees. Further upriver in the background, two other people can be seen floating lazily. A small stack of smooth, flat rocks is balanced on two larger rocks in the middle of a shallow river.
September 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
stephenseriously.bsky.social
if you like stuff like volunteerism, community workshops, and creative placemaking, go introduce yourself to the #pdx City Repair Project. grabbed a couple frames of them with some of the neighbors repainting the Sunnyside piazza last weekend.

👋 @cityrepair.org

#IntersectionRepair #Portland
A wide view of people painting a large, circular street mural in the Sunnyside neighborhood piazza. The mural has a floral sunburst design with shades of red, green, orange, and yellow. A red house and a large tent are in the background. A person bends to help paint a large street mural at the Sunnyside piazza in Southeast Portland. Another person crouching out of focus in the foreground can be seen helping to paint the mural on the other side of the street. A large tent with community organizers can be seen in the background. A person on their hands and knees uses a paintbrush to add a yellow stripe to a street mural. A can of paint is next to their hand. A close-up of several paint cans and brushes on a table. The brushes are caked with different colors of paint. In the background, a street mural is being painted.
August 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM