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Continue reading →: Birding the Huntington: Four New Species and a Better MeA slow birding day at the Huntington Botanical Gardens still brought beauty, family time, and four new species for my Bird Nerd Project. With my health improving and a California Thrasher photo I actually like, the trip turned out to be a quiet milestone, and a reminder of progress.
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Continue reading →: Chasing the Kingfisher: Bird #143 and the White Whale Moment
After nine trips and near-misses, I finally photographed my white whale, a Belted Kingfisher, at Bolsa Chica. One sighting turned into two, and I ended the day with new photos, new friends, and renewed energy for the Bird Nerd Project. Bird #143 is finally in the books.
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Continue reading →: Top Ten Tuesday: The Books That Changed My LifeThese ten books didn’t just change my habits, they changed my life. From Tolkien to Tufte, here’s a list of the stories and ideas that helped shape who I became.
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Continue reading →: Birding the San Jacinto Wildlife AreaA quiet visit to San Jacinto Wildlife Area offered more dust than ducks, with few birds, distant raptors, and tough shooting conditions. Despite high hopes and scenic surroundings, the highlight may have been a spider-infested outhouse and a Greater Yellowlegs willing to pose. Bird #143 remains elusive.
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Continue reading →: How I Actually Write: A Step-by-Step BreakdownA behind-the-scenes look at how I write essays with AI support, from raw draft to final post. My step-by-step method blends creativity, tech, and self-editing in a workflow that’s become deeply personal.
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Continue reading →: Repurposing old tools, the Kaizen editionI spent a career learning how to improve systems. Only in retirement did I realize I could apply those same tools, Kaizen and PDSA, to my anxiety, my creativity, and my daily life. The results have been transformative.
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Continue reading →: Rust Never Sleeps in Huntington BeachHuntington Beach looks like paradise, but behind its curated image lies something darker. I returned for the surf and family time, but found a city where MAGA politics and performative cleanliness define the public space.
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Continue reading →: Wordless Wednesday
Small figures, big shadows. Sometimes the battles we fight are bigger than they seem, even when we lose.
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Continue reading →: Top Ten Tuesday – My Favorite Songs by Pearl Jam
From “Go” to “Rearviewmirror,” Pearl Jam’s music helped me survive, feel deeply, and grow. This week’s _Top Ten Tuesday_ explores the sound of transformation, memory, and raw emotion.
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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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