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Continue reading →: Candy Aisle Demons: A Writing ExperimentA writing experiment: one demon, two candy aisles, and a challenge to tell apart my fiction from Wally’s (ChatGPT’s). Can you guess which story I wrote and which belongs to the machine?
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The Joy of Creative Discovery
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Continue reading →: The Joy of Creative DiscoveryRetirement has given me space to rediscover photography and writing, and to combine them in new ways. From chasing egrets to creating custom lock screens, I’m learning to trade spreadsheets for sparrows and PowerPoint for peaceful moments.
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Continue reading →: Birding El Dorado Regional Park in Long BeachA hot and humid morning at El Dorado Park delivered few birds but plenty of reflections. Between heat, trash, and noise, sightings were scarce, but even tough birding days offer lessons, one good photo, and the promise of migration ahead.
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Continue reading →: Wordless Wednesday
At the lake, these swan paddle boats weren’t just waiting for riders, they looked like a secret meeting, a strange council gathered in silence.
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Continue reading →: 1981 Part II – Bob MarleyBob Marley died in 1981, but his music became the sound of that decade for me. What began with borrowed library tapes led to a lifelong love of reggae and the artists who carried his legacy forward.
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Continue reading →: Top Ten Tuesday: My Favorite Songs by Neil YoungFrom _Cinnamon Girl_ to _Rust Never Sleeps, Neil Young has been a constant companion. This week’s Top Ten Tuesday reflects on memories, friendship, rebellion, and the enduring power of great songs.
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Continue reading →: 1974 Part I – Let’s Slow Things DownIn 1974, soft rock, ballads, and disco ruled the charts. I remember the year fondly, but the music says otherwise. From polyester dance floors to guilty ABBA pleasures, this was the year we all learned to slow things down, maybe too much.
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Continue reading →: Birding Yorba Regional Park and the Santa Ana River TrailAn overcast morning at Yorba Regional Park offered no new species but did bring Wood Ducks, river noise, conservation surprises, and lessons in sun protection. A quiet walk turned into a memorable outing with 31 species recorded.
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Continue reading →: 1981 – A Rough Year in Pop, Saved by Steely Dan1981 was a weak year for pop, full of manufactured fluff, but gems like The Police, John Lennon, and Steely Dan’s *Hey Nineteen* stood out. For me, *Gaucho* became the true soundtrack of that year.
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Continue reading →: Birding La Jolla CoveA quiet Friday morning in La Jolla turned into an unforgettable birding experience, with two new species spotted, hundreds of seabirds, and magical coastal views, proof that even crowded tourist spots can surprise you in the right moment.
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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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