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joesnotes.bsky.social @joesnotes.bsky.social · Dec 13
Mt. Hood in Misty Fog

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Mt. Hood in Misty Fog Canvas Print / Canvas Art by Joseph Gray
Purchase a canvas print of the photograph "Mt. Hood in Misty Fog" by Joseph Gray. All canvas prints are professionally printed, assembled, and shipped within 3 - 4 business days and delivered ready-t...
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Book Review: A Game of Thrones by George RR Martin

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Book Review: A Game of Thrones by George RR Martin — Joe's Notes
The point of this review is to convey my desire for you to read the book even if you have seen the show. If you don’t want to read the book then the Audible version is excellent. It is read by a man n...
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December 30, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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My Best Photos of 2025

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My Best Photos of 2025 — Joe's Notes
Check out my best photos from 2025!
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December 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Top 5 Books of 2025

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Top 5 Books of 2025 — Joe's Notes
I read some books this year. Here are my favorites!
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December 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Lighthouse at Sunset Canvas Print
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December 24, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Steeped in Subtext - Crew Neck Sweatshirt — Joe's Notes
This crew-neck sweatshirt is designed for lasting comfort. Its pill-resistant fleece stays smooth and fresh wear after wear. The relaxed fit and soft, cozy fabric make it the perfect everyday piece. ...
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December 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Book Review: Odd Billy Todd by N.C. Reed

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Book Review: Odd Billy Todd by N.C. Reed — Joe's Notes
A potential apocalyptic event is a common topic among my friends. What would cause it and what would we do in such a scenario can easily take up hours of conversation. As well as what kind of preparat...
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December 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Book Review: Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas

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Book Review: Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas — Joe's Notes
Tower of Dawn is the 7th book in the 8-book Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. The fantasy series is centered around Caelena Sardothien aka Aelin Galanthynius who is an assassin turned rightful ...
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December 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Book Review: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

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Book Review: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
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December 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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My Best Photos of 2025
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My Best Photos of 2025 — Joe's Notes
Check out my best photos from 2025!
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December 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Book Review: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

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Book Review: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas — Joe's Notes
I wanted to love this book. I had high expectations because of my love for Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series but A Court of Thorns and Roses is very different. It is a more insulated story with a...
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December 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Book Review: The Pathfinder by James Fenimore Cooper

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Book Review: The Pathfinder by James Fenimore Cooper — Joe's Notes
I recommend this book to hardcore Western genre lovers or those who are interested in reading a book written by a celebrated writer of the 19th century. 
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December 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Steeped in Subtext - Crew Neck Sweatshirt — Joe's Notes
This crew-neck sweatshirt is designed for lasting comfort. Its pill-resistant fleece stays smooth and fresh wear after wear. The relaxed fit and soft, cozy fabric make it the perfect everyday piece. ...
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December 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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My Best Photos of 2025

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My Best Photos of 2025
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December 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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My Best Photos of 2025

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My Best Photos of 2025 — Joe's Notes
Check out my best photos from 2025!
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December 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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December 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Book Review: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

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Book Review: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin — Joe's Notes
Extreme Ownership  is a non-fiction book written by ex-Navy Seal operators Jocko Willink and Leif Babin that both educates and entertains. In each chapter, the writers describe real accounts of t...
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December 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Give me Sleep or Give Me Death! -Tee

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Give me Sleep of Give Me Death! -Tee — Joe's Notes
Get an eco version of a beloved classic in this unisex t-shirt made from 100% recycled materials. Its lightweight fabric and time-tested fit make this tee a true staple for warmer days. • 65% recyc...
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December 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Mt. Hood in Misty Fog

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December 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Book Review: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

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December 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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My Favorite Photos from 2019
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My Favorite Photos from 2019 — Joe's Notes
The following are my favorite photos from 2019. All photos are shot and edited by myself using Canon gear, a myriad of lenses, Lightroom and Photoscape X Pro to edit. Photography has been a massive jo...
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December 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Book Review: Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson

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Book Review: Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
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December 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Book Review: THE HERO OF AGES (MISTBORN BOOK 3) by Brandon Sanderson

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Book Review: The Hero of Ages (Mistborn Book 3) by Brandon Sanderson — Joe's Notes
The Hero of Ages is a suspenseful and exciting end to the Mistborn trilogy. The series started in the gutters and ends with the fate of the world in the hands of a few flawed humans. We finally learn ...
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December 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Wildlife, Macro, and more photos from my trip to Texas

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Wildlife, Macro, and more photos from my trip to Texas — Joe's Notes
I recently took a trip with my mom to Texas to visit my sister and dad. I was able to take a few small hikes and found some fun animals to take photos of. The trip was intended to visit with family an...
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December 8, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Two Great Book Adaptations - Read these!

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Two Great Book Adaptations - News of the World and Darkly Dreaming Dexter - Read before or after!
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