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Continue reading →: 1981 Part III – My EarwormA haunting memory from the night shift in 1981, where Rush’s “Tom Sawyer” played endlessly over factory speakers, becomes a symbol of mental endurance, rebellion, and the surreal ways music imprints itself on our deepest struggles.
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Continue reading →: Releasing MallardsWhile hiking along the Santa Ana River, I stumbled upon a group releasing young mallards they’d raised from chicks. It turned a quiet birding day into an unexpectedly heartwarming moment of connection.
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Continue reading →: Birding Bolsa ChicaBolsa Chica Ecological Reserve bursts with birdlife year-round, but summer brings flocks of terns, willits, and sanderlings. Each visit offers a chance to spot something new, like my 126th species of the year, the energetic sanderling.
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Continue reading →: Working on Street PhotographyStreet photography has always spoken to my soul, but creating meaningful images remains a challenge. Despite practice, I often leave outings with nothing I love, yet the pursuit itself, with all its struggles, continues to inspire me.
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Continue reading →: Learning to Talk: Conversations from the BeachAt 64, I’m finally learning how to have better conversations. From morning chats with eccentric beachgoers to deep talks with a pro photographer, I’m using AI tools and real-world practice to improve, awkwardness and all.
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Continue reading →: Recapturing those carefree daysWhile watching the waves, I remembered what it felt like to do nothing—and love it. For an hour and a half, I let the wind, sun, and silence bring me back to a forgotten version of myself.
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Continue reading →: Wordless Wednesday 7/9/2025
#WordlessWednesday #BirdPhotography #PelicanInFlight
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Continue reading →: My Summer Reading GoalThis summer, I set a simple goal: rekindle my love of reading. Nine books in, I’ve rediscovered the joy of daily reading, even reigniting my writing practice along the way. It’s been a deeply rewarding journey.
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Continue reading →: My Ozempic Experience: A Life-Changing, Gut-Wrenching JourneyAfter losing over 100 pounds and reversing type 2 diabetes with Ozempic, I faced intense digestive side effects. From violent vomiting to unbearable gas, my journey was transformative—painful, enlightening, and ultimately a lesson in calorie control.
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Continue reading →: How ChatGPT Helps Me Understand Crossword CluesLearning to solve crosswords is a rewarding challenge, especially with a helpful AI like ChatGPT. When a tricky clue stumped me, Wally broke it down, revealed the hidden logic, and helped me become a better puzzle solver.
Hello,
I’m Joe/Mojoey
Welcome to my blog. Please join me in exploring life after work and other topics of interest. I’m not sure where I am heading with this, but I’m heading somewhere.
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