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Continue reading →: Oak Titmouse – A New “Lifer” at Irvine Regional ParkOn a weekend birding trip to Irvine Regional Park, I spotted my first-ever Oak Titmouse, a true “lifer.” This surprise sighting near the trail’s end reminded me why every birding adventure is worth seeing through.
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Continue reading →: It’s just a BushtitWhile birding near Shipley Nature Center, I finally spotted my elusive 127th species, a tiny Bushtit feeding fledglings in a tree. After weeks of blurry photos and missed chances, the moment was magical and well worth the wait.
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Continue reading →: Top Ten Tuesday 7/22/2025Exploring the quirky genius of Talking Heads in this week’s Top Ten Tuesday. From “Psycho Killer” to “This Must Be the Place”, check out my favorite tracks and playlist.
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Continue reading →: When the Trail Goes Cold: Losing, and Finding, the Masterson LineWhen family history turns murky, frustration sets in, but so does determination. I thought I had uncovered a murder in my lineage, only to find I may have followed the wrong branch entirely. Now, the search begins again.
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Continue reading →: My Life in SongsAfter retiring in 2023, I set out to choose a favorite song for each year of my life, a personal journey through decades of music, memory, and meaning. Here’s where it begins: the 1960s.
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Continue reading →: A Disc Golf Day to RememberA surprise ace, a proud grandpa, and a legacy on the line, disc golf delivered a day to remember as my grandson Churchill scored his first hole-in-one at Liberty Park, leaving me both stunned and inspired.
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Continue reading →: Summer Reading Update for 7/15/2025I finished two more books this week, one a frustrating recap, the other a charming but shallow diary. Neither quite hit the mark, but at least they’ve brought me one step closer to my summer reading goal.
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Continue reading →: Top Ten Tuesday 7/15/25
Kicking off my weekly _Top Ten Tuesdays_ with a personal ranking of the greatest Led Zeppelin tracks. From “Kashmir” to “Ramble On”, see if your favorites made the cut.
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I’m Joe/Mojoey
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