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Continue reading →: Hello Again COVID-19In January 2022, COVID hit me hard with ten days of fever, confusion, and fear. My wife and I were both sick, despite our precautions. Now, after a second round, I’m rethinking how I live, connect, and protect myself.
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Continue reading →: Top Ten Tuesday: My Favorite Songs by SublimeThis week’s Top Ten Tuesday features my favorite band of all time: Sublime. From “Santeria” to “Pawn Shop,” check out my top tracks and relive the ’90s California magic.
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Continue reading →: Cheaters Never Win (Even on the Golf Course)Trump’s golf antics in Scotland didn’t surprise me; cheating seems second nature to him. After decades of playing disc golf, I’ve learned to walk away from cheaters. Life’s too short to tolerate dishonesty, on or off the course.
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Continue reading →: Learning to Leave Less BehindAfter my mother died, I spent a year sorting through her things. I learned that most of what we keep eventually becomes someone else’s burden. Now, I collect carefully, and let go more easily.
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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 7/22/2025
Exploring 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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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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