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Continue reading →: My 2024 Music Project Wrap UpCreating a playlist with my favorite songs from each year of my life turned into a rewarding yet challenging journey. Spanning decades, this project revealed shifts in my musical tastes and unearthed forgotten gems. Explore my evolving list and join the challenge to share your own favorites!
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Continue reading →: Bird Nerds December UpdateOne month into The Bird Nerd Project, I’ve photographed 35 bird species and shared tips with fellow participants. Our group plans a 2026 calendar featuring our best shots. With my experience and competitive edge, I’m excited to improve, share, and document this journey monthly!
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Continue reading →: Health and Writing UpdateA sudden vision problem forced me to step away from writing as I battled severe eye pain, headaches, and the risk of blindness due to glaucoma. Emergency treatment helped, but recovery has been tough, with surgery ahead. This journey has been challenging, but I’m slowly finding my way back.
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Continue reading →: The Seagull WarEvery morning, I walk my old dog, Rufio, and feed peanuts to a lively murder of crows. Today, chaos erupted as seagulls tried to steal their treats, but the crows rallied, even forming a perimeter to protect us.
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Continue reading →: Photography is hardYesterday was a struggle—headache-bound and uninspired. Photography felt futile with only my iPhone at hand, yet I kept trying. Imperfect shots taught me patience, proving creativity thrives in practice, even when the results fall short of expectations.
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Continue reading →: How a Rainy Day and a Mystery Bird Shaped My WorldAs a child, a long-billed curlew sparked my curiosity, sending me to the library in search of answers. That bird ignited a lifelong passion for birding, cataloging, and learning—a journey that began with rain-soaked playgrounds and field guides.
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Continue reading →: The Bird Nerd ProjectAt Thanksgiving, my family launched a yearlong bird-spotting challenge: photograph and identify as many unique species as possible. With my camera always in hand, I’m embracing this fun, low-key project that blends perfectly with my hiking adventures.
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Continue reading →: We Escaped from Cosmic Crisis!After a two-month escape room hiatus, we tackled Cosmic Crisis at The Escape Game in Orange. Reuniting our seasoned team, we solved it with 13 minutes to spare—no clues needed. Straightforward, collaborative, and a satisfying win!
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Continue reading →: An Update on CrosswordsOne of my retirement goals has been mastering crossword puzzles. From tackling the NYT Mini daily to unraveling Monday’s challenges, I’m learning that repetition, curiosity, and a little help from Alexa make all the difference.
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Continue reading →: 1978 Part III – The Best Song of the YearDuring the Covid-19 lockdown, I revisited 1978’s music to find the best song that didn’t make the Billboard Top 100. From Bob Marley’s soulful “Is This Love?” to The Clash’s rock energy, the contenders were fierce. Yet, “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire emerged as an almost perfect choice.
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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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