Chosen Identity
How and why do we choose the groups we align with?
Read More Chosen IdentityAuthor: Crystal M. Trulove
storyteller, thinker, worker, lover, student, mother, dreamer, achiever
No Kings 2
Operation Inflation hit streets across America today.
Read More No Kings 2It’s been a minute, Spokane
I haven’t explored Spokane for 36 years and it was much like I remember.
Read More It’s been a minute, SpokaneIs Portland Burning?
Portland is not burning. But it is very silly.
Read More Is Portland Burning?Talking Waters in Albany
Talking Water Gardens is the culmination of a dream
Read More Talking Waters in AlbanyPatapsco Valley State Park
The latest trail adventure in Maryland.
Read More Patapsco Valley State ParkTrip to Annapolis Fall 2025
Travel scenes
Read More Trip to Annapolis Fall 2025Meandering Musings
Things are good – in spite of it all – and I want to acknowledge that.
Read More Meandering MusingsTualatin River NWR
It was a good morning to photograph birds at a local wetland.
Read More Tualatin River NWRMean Streets
Things are not scary in Portland, from our perspective, so if anyone tells you we need National Guard troops to protect us, ignore them.
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Conscious Engagement 