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Continue reading →: I started a YouTube Channel
I’ve started a YouTube channel to share my birding and nature photography while learning how to make videos. My first upload is live, marking the beginning of a new creative goal for 2026.
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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 →: 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.








