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Continue reading →: My Life in Songs: The 1970sIn the 1970s, I came of age musically. Guided by family influences and my own curiosity, I discovered songs that still resonate today; from the swagger of Thin Lizzy to the urgency of The Clash’s “London Calling.”
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Continue reading →: Birding at Ralph B. Clark Regional ParkA quiet Friday morning at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park brought us 11 bird species, a striking Vermilion Flycatcher, and one surprise Great-tailed Grackle, proof this serene spot has real potential as a birding hotspot year-round.
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Continue reading →: A Photo a Day – The Hedge CatEach day, I aim for one good photo. Today’s subjects, drunken fig beetles and a stray cat, offered a wild contrast. Nature rarely poses, but sometimes, amid webs and wings, something unexpected finds its way into the frame.
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Continue reading →: Searching for Birds and Beauty in Buena ParkBuena Park’s parks are functional but uninspiring, small, sparsely landscaped, and rarely bird-friendly. As a birder and photographer, I find myself traveling to nearby cities for richer experiences. Still, I’m hopeful for meaningful local improvements.
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Continue reading →: Top 10 Tuesday: My Favorite Songs by Rage Against the MachineRage Against the Machine wasn’t music I expected to love, but it found me anyway. Here’s how it became the soundtrack to my disc golf life. Top ten songs and stories inside.
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Continue reading →: Crows, Peanuts, and a Return to LifeAfter days of illness and silence, the crows returned, first with calls, then in a black-winged swarm. They devoured eight pounds of peanuts and left behind feathers, shells, and foil. It felt like a thank-you, or a welcome back.
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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 Sublime
This 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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I’m Joe/Mojoey
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