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Deer and Birds at Powell Butte on today's hike! (Photos)

May 02, 2023 by Joe Gray in Photo Journal, Photography

Shot with Canon 80D  

Sigma 150-600mm

Powell Butte Park (Portland, OR)

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May 02, 2023 /Joe Gray
Canon, birds, biology, deer, wildlife, wildlifephotography, nature, naturephotography, Parks, photoblog, photography, photojournal, photos, Portland, PowellButte, travel, parks, birdphotography, PNW
Photo Journal, Photography

Book Review: The Warrior’s Path by Louis L’Amour

April 17, 2023 by Joe Gray in Book Review

I will definitely be trying out more Louis L'Amour books and I highly recommend The Warrior's Path.

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April 17, 2023 /Joe Gray
books, goodreads, literature, reading, review, bookreviews, book, writing, westerns, LouisLamour, TheWarriorsPath, fiction, historicalfiction, frontierlife, read
Book Review

Book Review: Crimes Against Magic by Steve McHugh

April 02, 2023 by Joe Gray in Book Review

I highly recommend this book and I can’t wait to continue the series as it offers a fun escape into a fantasy world where anything can happen.

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April 02, 2023 /Joe Gray
Steve Mchugh, Crimes Against Magic, Helliquin Chronicles, books, goodreads, literature, reading, review, book reviews, book, writing, fantasy, action, adventure, magic
Book Review

Portland SWAT searching for armed suspect near my house! (video/photos)

March 12, 2023 by Joe Gray in Police, Photo Journal, Local News, VLOG

There were three SWAT trucks, multiple sheriff’s and Portland PD rigs, two drones, and around 30 officers surrounding a few blocks just north of Glisan St, where I live.

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March 12, 2023 /Joe Gray
Portland, Oregon, Portland Oregon, police, swat, swat team, Portland police, armed man, manhunt, swat team searches, Glisan st, Gresham Oregon, police activity, swat activity, S.W.A.T., emergency response, news
Police, Photo Journal, Local News, VLOG

10 reasons everyone should learn basic Sign Language

March 04, 2023 by Joe Gray in Sign Language, Cultural Musings, Communication, Language/Linguistics, Tips and Tricks, Top Tens

Basic sign language is intuitive and easier to learn than most other languages. It is expressive and teaches you to focus on the nonverbal aspects of communication in a unique way. It helps you express yourself in a new way and understand what others are expressing with their bodies and faces. 

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March 04, 2023 /Joe Gray
ASL, sign language, reasons, everyone, culture, communication, blog, language, learning, learn
Sign Language, Cultural Musings, Communication, Language/Linguistics, Tips and Tricks, Top Tens

Book Review: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

February 25, 2023 by Joe Gray in Book Review, Fiction, Sci-Fi

It is hard to express the love I have for this book without showing a gif of me just waving my arms around.

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February 25, 2023 /Joe Gray
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Book Review, Fiction, Sci-Fi
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