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Continue reading →: We Escaped Zombie LabWe played Dr. Jorg’s Lab at Infinity Escape in Fullerton and had a great time, escaping with over 23 minutes to spare. The puzzles flowed well, the sound design was excellent, and the experience was immersive. We rated it a solid A.
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Continue reading →: Refining my VoiceA short post that directs readers to my Substack for a political post.
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Continue reading →: Wood Ducks are BeautifulA simple line drawing of a pair of binoculars resting on a surface, with subtle details that evoke nature and birding. The lenses reflect a silhouette of a perched bird on a tree branch, with a few leaves around it. A small feather or a tiny bird footprint can be…
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Continue reading →: Bird Nerds January UpdateJanuary was our second full month of The Bird Nerd Project, and the competition is heating up. I captured a Townsend’s Warbler, Don nailed a perfect black phoebe photo, and Vincent had a great day at San Jacinto. Spring should bring even more exciting sightings.
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Continue reading →: We Escaped The Darkest HourWe returned to escape rooms after a break, tackling The Darkest Hour at Mission Escape Games. While the experience was fun, the puzzles felt too simple, and the low-light setting became frustrating. Still, we had a great time, learned from our mistakes, and are ready for our 2025 escape room…
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Continue reading →: A lifer at the Fullerton ArboretumMy wife and I visited the Fullerton Arboretum for a peaceful walk and some birding. The highlight was spotting a Townsend’s Warbler—my latest lifer and a great addition to my 2025 Bird Nerd Project.
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Continue reading →: Visiting local Little Free LibrariesI spent an hour visiting seven Little Free Libraries in Buena Park, donating 24 books and discovering unique community collections. Each library had its own personality, reflecting the diverse readers it serves.
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Continue reading →: Stress, Doomscrolling, and a BeerYesterday was an odd day. Doomscrolling through Reddit left me anxious and angry, and later, a friend’s work stress triggered an unexpected spike in my heart rate. I’m reminded that the past needs to stay behind—but I can still buy the beer.
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Continue reading →: My Little Free Library ProjectI’m building a Little Free Library to share books, clean out my overflowing garage, and create a space for connection in my community. With banned books, multilingual titles, and even small art prints, I hope to inspire and make a difference—one book at a time.
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Continue reading →: How I Fell in Love with Poetry (With a Little Help From AI)n my youth, I didn’t understand poetry, but living alone in France sparked a lifelong love for it. Now, with tools like ChatGPT, I explore even complex works like Déborah Heissler’s Despite, finding deeper meaning in imagery and proving that poetry is always worth the effort.
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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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