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Author: Crystal M. Trulove

storyteller, thinker, worker, lover, student, mother, dreamer, achiever

Superstitions and Highway 88

I decided to continue on the back roads. That decision MADE my whole trip!

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Hoover Dam and Arizona rain

Let me dispel the myths: you can still cross the dam for free!

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Red Rock Canyon SP & Hoover Dam

I was on the road early, hoping to put the few hours behind me that I should have done the night before. In a couple hours, I left I-5 toward Bakersfield and then to Red Rock Canyon State Park. It is a beautiful place, and I even went for an actual hike, but drat it […]

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Redwoods and rain

My god, what is that smell?

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Made it to Humboldt

I feel like I belong here. It is truly a gift from her that she has created this sanctuary for me.

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Triggers of trauma

“This is my family. I found it, all on my own. Is little, and broken, but still good. Yeah, still good.”

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Discipline IS good for kids

Talking is not enough.

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Friends of Trees

Despite having seen the worst case scenario, I remain convinced that it’s better to have trees on city streets.

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A stack of war books

This morning I couldn’t avoid the reality any longer: I concluded that I must do some research.

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Madison v. Franklin

All I want is for her to care whether she’s there or not, so she’ll be motivated to put some effort into it.

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