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Katelyn Oldham *Do not obey in advance.*
@katelynstarrpdx.bsky.social
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labor lawyer and movement idealist in Oregon dreaming of a worker’s party, social safety net & Medicaid for all; against the genocide of Palestinians and all violence against civilians; the rule of law and human rights matter; big fan of education
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Don’t cross the line! Be like these ducks staying away from the path in solidarity with striking SBX workers.
Mama mallard duck and ducklings at lake’s edge, Commonwealth Park.
November 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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That book lives on my office shelf! It’s a great read.
November 6, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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A few photos from the #Portland #nokings protest and march. Thought a lot about the “Be Reasonable Demand the Impossible“ slogan today. People power matters. The absurdity and humor on display was excellent and effective. Portland we love you!
Visualize General Strike sign and info on a large yellow truck We are all migrants share the road sign Lots of signs in the crowd. “Love in ways that devastatingly disrupt state violence” was particularly great. Back dude of Hawthorn Bridge (east side). Portland turned out massively. It took us two hours to get to where our friends had been at the front end of the march. Good job Portland!
October 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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I love you, Portland!
October 18, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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We still have dogs and the right to protest. That is something to celebrate.
German shepherd dog and black and white poodle laying on a couch covered in Peruvian blankets from Huancayo - because claws!
October 16, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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Nature is a balm. From a 16-mile loop trail run with Marion and three other lakes, Minto pass, and some side trails this Sunday. Part of Mt. Jefferson wilderness area. An older burn is still really prevalent and made for some exposed, hot running. Feeling the sore muscles today.
Mt. Jefferson in the distance and Blue Lake in the foreground (I think). Smoky day from central Oregon fires so Jeff isn’t very clear. Green trees provide sone shade in this section. Old burn and some recovery very evident with small trees, shrubs, green grass by a natural spring. Sunny, exposed and hot. My friend took this photo of me (white middle aged lady in trail gear) running in one of the hotter sections. On a dirt trail with broken rocks and dead trees from an old burn in the background. A few green trees thrive. The other side of loop, lush, mossy and a waterfall. Taken from a bridge over the fall. Water was high from all the snow melt.
September 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Timeline cleanse: dog hike version
Inti, a beautiful senior German Shepherd Dog sitting like a good girl with lush mossy conifer trees and green plants in the background. Forest Park near Pittock Mansion Barney, a black and white poodle in need of grooming standing with his tongue hanging out on a dirt path in Forest Park Forest Park Upper Macleay trail near Pittock Mansion, dirt trail, ferns, conifer trees with moss, some ivy
August 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Timeline cleanse: Mt. Hood wilderness area last weekend. There for a trail race and hiking with my dog and friends.
Zigzag river, sunny day, clear water over rocks, ferns, tall fir and cedar trees Inti looking down the dirt trail near zigzag river, lush green ferns, plants, deep shade and tall trees Old Salmon River trail. View from the trail: Tall tree covered with chartreuse moss, ferns, sunlight coming through break in the canopy, many mossy trees Salmon River and German shepherd dog wading out. Sun on far bank, shade on near bank. Clear water, large gray rocks, lush foliage and mossy trees.
July 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Timeline cleanse: Eugene, Oregon, Willamette River, river path, wild turkeys in the city.
Willamette river, July 4th, north of Eugene, Oregon, view from paddling with friends. Calm river stretch, blue sky with clouds, green trees and vegetation on each bank. Willamette river, Eugene, Oregon, near the rose garden. Blue sky with streaks of white clouds, calm river stretches, green trees and vegetation on banks. Two wild turkeys crossing an alley in west Eugene. Buildings, bushes, a white picket fence and a cobblestone alley. There are turkeys all over Eugene. Grassy field off of the north bank river path in Eugene. Man standing distance. Tall oak trees, bushes, golden grass, blue sky.
July 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Timeline cleanse: Forest Park edition with the four-legged buddies on a gorgeous morning in Portland, Oregon.
A German Shepherd Dog and a black and white poodle look down the path, morning summer light turns the forest trees green-gold. The most beautiful German Shepherd Dog on the world carries a stick through tall grass while looking proud. Morning light turns mossy trees green-gold. Cool tree with a looped branch-arm at side of path with golden morning dappled light filtered through green leaves.
June 28, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Extremely glad I got a 10-mile rainy trail run in this morning before all this new terrible war news. Hiking, running and just being outside is a major help with stress management.
Forest park in June in the rain. Leif Erickson. Green trees, green bushes, lush ferns and vegetation and a gravel dirt road heading off in the distance.
June 22, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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Enjoy some teeny ducklings I spotted with the dogs (kept far back and leashed) this morning at Commonwealth Lake, a neighborhood treasure for people and birds. Today is hard, but there are still ducks.
Two very small, very young ducklings nestle together in dry grass next to tall grass and water. Commonwealth Lake, Beaverton, Oregon, a bird refuge where you can sometimes spot otter and beaver as well as many birds - herons, kingfisher, eagles, ducks, geese, waxwings, sparrows, and dozens of others.
June 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Portland, Oregon turned out for No Kings. The streets were full, peaceful, and the parade of marchers was extremely long. Everyone (but kings and authoritarians) are welcome here! Love the community in Portland.
No kings protesters walking over the Morrison bridge, many people and signs and flags on a concrete ramp. Protesters walking under one of the bridges. Kids, families, older adults, some pride flags in addition to many signs demonstrating the first amendment right to protest. Huge crowd of protesters in Portland, Oregon getting ready to march. Dozens of signs, flags, many older people all congregating in a show of people power for democracy. A sunny, breezy perfect day to protest and march. Large group of protesters heading across the river with signs, chanting and being in community for democracy.
June 15, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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Apparently we were at the same Chicago community event!
June 13, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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Timeline cleanse: Peony episode. I planted a dozen peony tubers during the pandemic and look forward to their over the top extravagant blooms every May and June.
Fluffy white multi-petal peonies with light pink edges. Fuchsia and white multi-petaled peonies Light pink and cream, light pink, and white peonies, all multi petaled and very fluffy.
May 28, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Condolences to you from me and my best gal Inti - our animal friends are incredibly generous spirits.
The most beautiful German shepherd dog in the world smiling up at her person while walking in forest park.
May 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Timeline cleanse, another long run in Forest Park, including part of the Arboretum (ahhh the Redwoods)
Multiple delicate green ferns hanging from a shelf with moss and other foliage, forest park, wildwood trail Pink wild rhododendron flowering bush and trees, ferns, on trail to Pittock mansion, wildwood trail. Looking up at the Redwood trees in the arboretum, tall redwood trees silhouetted against a gray sky, wildwood and redwood trail, forest park Wildwood trail running under mossy tree crossing the dirt trail with sun coming through the foliage and large ferns underneath, wildwood trail.
May 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Timeline cleanse: Leif Erickson Road (Forest Park) edition with wild iris from a 10-mile run on Saturday.
Wild iris (purple flower with white, yellow and black design on petals) against moss, grass and other foliage Dirt road curving to left through filtered spring light and tall trees.
May 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Timeline cleanse Forest Park in spring from an 8-mile trail run last weekend. FP is one of the best community assets in Portland.
Spring morning sun in Forest Park, showing new green leaves, ferns and bushes with a dirt trail running through. New green leaves on deciduous trees and a dirt path in mid-morning spring light. Dappled sunlight showing an upslope on the right with soft green ferns and new leaves, dirt path running alongside. Midmorning light coming through a break in the tree canopy and showing a dirt path running through trees, ferns and bushes.
May 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Sunday is for sourdough #breadsky These two loaves got a good rise and have toasted pumpkin, sesame and sunflower seeds inside. 50% bread flower, 40% Edison flour blend from Camas Country Mill (outside Eugene), 10% all purpose. Didn’t score these before baking because I was short on time.
Two loaves of sourdough bread, baked in different Dutch ovens so one is more oblong. Golden crusts with rings from the banneton still visible.
April 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Timeline cleanse: Forest Park and spring greens and trillium.
Green deciduous trees against a blue sky with white puff clouds, mossy, ferny foreground and part of an old structure. Lief Erickson, Forest Park, Portland, Oregon Wildflowers and new green growth Purple trillium, a three petal wildflower with large green leaves A group of trillium wildflowers - pink and white - ferns and new green leaves in dappled sunlight. Forest Park.
April 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Every day is a Monday now so, yes, forest retreat time is critical.
Tillamook forest in March. Evergreens on a slope with ferns. Person walking with bright orange jacket and hat and purple backpack viewed from the back
March 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Hiked up to King’s Mountain in the Tillamook Forest this morning with a friend. Pretty great way to spend a few hours on a Sunday. No dogs today as the hike is pretty steep/technical in parts and I knew there would be snow. Nature is always the best medicine for worries.
Trail headed uphill through ferns and wet conifers with moss. King’s mountain summit sign on a tree against a snowy background. 3226 feet. View from the top. Not a lot of clarity, misty/cloudy, with snow in foreground and iced over conifers in background. Deciduous trees with so much moss they look like muppet trees (very furry). Ferns and logs and downed trees in foreground.
March 16, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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Timeline cleanse: Mt. Pisgah (Eugene, Oregon) version from a weekend hike.
Top of Mt. Pisgah showing mountains in distance and dry grass and conifers immediate foreground. Sunny March day, blue skies. Path running downhill through trees. Purple wildflower and new grass. Another view from the top with mountains in the distance, farmland and dry grass. Sunny day, blue skies.
March 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Timeline cleanse: morning hike with our four-legged buddies in Forest Park.
German shepherd dog and small standard poodle who desperately needs a haircut, leashed and walking on a dirt path. Wildwood Trail through Forest Park: dirt trail with two fir trees covered in moss and small ferns. More trees and ferns in background. Cedar tree and other trees on Dogwood trail, Forest Park. The most beautiful dog in the world, a female German shepherd dog on a leash on a dirt trail in Forest Park.
February 2, 2025 at 9:58 PM