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Continue reading →: Sardines, Photos, and HappinessA few simple gifts this Christmas reminded me how little it takes to make me happy. Photos, sardines, and time with family are more than enough, and always have been.
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Continue reading →: Rest in Peace Adam the WooYouTuber Adam the Woo was a constant presence in my life for years. His quiet, curious videos became a source of comfort, inspiration, and companionship. Losing him feels personal, even from a distance.
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Continue reading →: Finding My Third Place #2Three more coffee shops, one solid experience, and a better understanding of why some cafés don’t quite fit my idea of a third place. The search continues, with good conversations, cultural lessons, and plenty of coffee along the way.
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Continue reading →: Matiz Wild Sardines ReviewMatiz Wild Sardines deliver firm texture, light smokiness, and clean olive oil flavor. Not an everyday tin at this price, but an excellent weekly upgrade that feels satisfying, balanced, and worth revisiting.
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Continue reading →: Any Excuse to HikeA quiet Saturday walk at the Shipley Nature Center turned into a slow, meditative outing. Even without many birds, the experience offered fresh air, small discoveries, and time well spent together.
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Continue reading →: Birding Goals for 2026My birding goals for 2026 build on a strong first year. With 170 photographed species and a life list that jumped to 205, I’m aiming higher: more birds, more travel, and a renewed focus on photographing every species I find.
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Continue reading →: The Bird Nerd 2026 ProjectThe Bird Nerd Project returns with a new challenge: photograph any wild living creature between Thanksgiving 2025 and 2026. With new rules, bonus points, and plenty of friendly chaos, the adventure begins again.
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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