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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.
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Continue reading →: Birding at Oak Canyon Nature CenterA quiet morning at Oak Canyon Nature Center brought few birds but plenty of beauty. Thirteen species, one new lifer, easy trails, and a peaceful hike made the visit worthwhile despite a slow birding day.
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Continue reading →: Bird Nerd Project ResultsThe Bird Nerd Project for 2025 is officially complete. After photographing 170 species and learning more than I expected about fitness, photography, and birding, I’m already planning bigger goals for 2026 and beyond.
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Continue reading →: Finding my Third PlaceAfter losing my old Starbucks “third place,” I’ve started exploring local coffee shops with my son. The surprise has been how welcoming these small cafés feel, and how much I’ve missed sitting down with a good cup of coffee.
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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