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Continue reading →: Searching for the Common GallinuleAfter six months of searching, I finally spotted the elusive common gallinule. Birding surprises like this are why I keep going, even when the birds I’m chasing don’t show. There’s always tomorrow.
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Continue reading →: Birding as a Path to HealingBirding has become more than a hobby. It’s how I’m healing, physically and mentally. In quiet parks, among birds and sunrises, I’m rediscovering what peace feels like, one step and one photograph at a time.
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Continue reading →: Wordless Wednesday #17Before the Lights: Backstage at a a high school dance recital, a group of young performers wait for their cue, caught between nerves and joy. A quiet instant of shared emotion before the lights, the music, and the movement begin.
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Continue reading →: Abstract iPhone Challenge – Day 2I’ve kicked off a new creative challenge: 60 abstract iPhone photos, edited and shared one day at a time. Day 2 didn’t go as planned, but that’s the point, learn from the duds and keep moving.
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Continue reading →: Top Ten Tuesday: My Favorite QuotesWords have shaped my journey as much as music ever did. From Emerson to Asimov, these ten quotes have kept me grounded, curious, and occasionally amused while reminding me what it means to live truthfully and fully.
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Continue reading →: Becoming a Clippers Fan at the Intuit DomeMy first Clippers game at the Intuit Dome turned out to be unforgettable. From luxury box seats to screaming from The Wall, I walked in a neutral and walked out a fan. The venue alone is worth the trip.
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Continue reading →: King Oscar Salmon in Olive OilA firm, flaky salmon in olive oil that delivers solid flavor and nutrition at a fair price. A satisfying, Wegovy-friendly meal, just wish the oil tasted better.
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Continue reading →: Woodpecker Number FiveI spotted my fifth woodpecker species of the year at Huntington Central Park, leveling up to what I’m calling “Woodpecker Level 2.” A productive morning of birding with my wife brought 35 species and a few surprises.
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Continue reading →: Wegovy Update: Week ThreeThree weeks into my Wegovy journey, I’ve lost 8 pounds and seen improved glucose control with minimal side effects. The biggest challenge so far has been managing hunger spikes and rebuilding lost muscle, but overall, I’m making steady progress.
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Continue reading →: Four Woodpeckers and an Owl I Still Can’t FindA year into birding, I’ve found four woodpecker species and zero owls. Spotting birds isn’t always easy, but with patience, a good spotter, and a little luck, I’ve made more progress than I ever expected.
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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