I’m 28, southern, single, childless, and apparently a freak
99% of the time, I love living in the south. The people are friendlier, life goes by at a slower pace, cost of living can’t be beat, and my family has been here since the 1700′s – the south is part of...
View ArticleWriting Challenge: Starting Over
Originally posted July 9, 2012 – It just fit so perfectly for this challenge. TWO MONTHS HAVE PASSED Dad and Me Exactly a month after my father’s passing, I talked to my dad again. It was one of...
View ArticleMy article is the featured Life story on BlogHer!
I am so excited to announce that one of my posts got picked up by BlogHer and is the featured Life story of the day! You can check it out here:...
View ArticleWeekly Photo Challenge: Beyond
© Joelle Pittman I originally wanted to focus on this beautiful Boston bridge, but then the sailboats and train caught my eye even more.
View ArticleThe Cemetery
This scenario happens to me at least four times a week: I am going about my day, usually in a good mood, and then I drive by the cemetery and my world comes crashing down around me. I obviously know...
View ArticleI’ll Meet You In Switzerland
My favorite story about my father is something you only find in fairy tales. Because truth be told, he really was my mom’s prince. © Joelle PittmanMy mom and dad At 24, my mom thought my 30 year-old...
View ArticleSock Hop
Many thanks to Elizabeth Looney Photography for this fun photo! Life is like dancing. If we have a big floor, many people will dance. Some will get angry when the rhythm changes. But life is changing...
View ArticleSecret Ritual
The television clicks on at exactly 10:00. “Thank you for being a friend!” blares through the screen. I sing into the remote along with the Golden Girls theme song, giving a little performance to my...
View ArticleI Finally Lost The Weight
…but I’m not at my goal yet! I’m still working on it but boy oh boy does it feel good to see results… And I have abs again!!
View ArticleMy 2012 Adventures
This past year was certainly a whirlwind – with 31 amazing trips! I traveled to: Los Angeles – 8 times Vegas – 5 times (not 7 like I originally thought) Lake House – 3 times Nashville – 2 times Memphis...
View ArticleWeekly Photo Challenge: Resolved
Oh, what a surprise! My New Year resolution is to lose weight!! But in all seriousness, I stopped my regimented exercise after my Dad passed away last year and I really would like to get back in shape....
View ArticleA Sign from My Dad?
I look for signs from my dad every day, and I pray for him to tell me that he is watching over me every night. While it may be farfetched, I need to know that he is out there somewhere and not simply...
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