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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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Continue reading →: The Pho ProjectMy wife and I are on a mission to find a new pho spot that offers great food, solid spring rolls, and the perfect quiet vibe for two introverts seeking a welcoming escape.
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Continue reading →: Finding Inspiration in Dark TimesCharles Bukowski and Harlan Ellison have shaped how I think, write, and confront challenges. Bukowski’s raw poetry urges me to “go all the way,” while Ellison’s sharp essays remind me of the power of collective resistance. In turbulent times, their voices push me to act.
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Continue reading →: Stop Feeding the BeastI finally deleted my Twitter account. After years of building communities and sharing content, Elon Musk’s destruction of the platform turned it into a cesspool of hate. Staying would make me complicit. Resistance starts here—denying him my content, my presence, and my support. It’s time to walk away.
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Continue reading →: An Unexpected Osprey Sighting in CerritosA visit to Regional Park turned extraordinary when I spotted an osprey diving into the lake and emerging with a fish in its talons. Watching its graceful victory lap reminded me that slowing down and observing can reveal magical moments—ones you’ll never forget.
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Continue reading →: Learning to Talk to StrangersStepping out from behind my camera led to unexpected connections this week. From chatting with a young barber in the park to swapping birding tips with fellow photographers, I learned that people are full of stories. Sometimes, engaging with the world can make a great day even better.
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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