{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Joycelyn Wells  ","home_page_url":"https://joycelynwells.com","description":"Joycelyn Wells  ","author":{"name":"Joycelyn Wells  "},"items":[{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/hand-in-the-honey-pot","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/Winnie-the-Pooh-in-Honey.jpeg\"/><p>Last night, as I was preparing for bed, all of a sudden I noticed a familiar tingle in the space directly behind my belly button. I smiled and released a sigh because that can only mean one thing... he’s near. </p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/hand-in-the-honey-pot","title":"Hand in the Honey Pot?","summary":"Last night, as I was preparing for bed, all of a sudden I noticed a familiar tingle in the space directly behind my belly button. I smiled and released a sigh because that can only mean one thing... he’s near. ","date_modified":"2021-06-30T16:22:32Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/as-i-am-free","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_6414.JPG\"/><p>Women's History Month Spotlight: Joycelyn Wells </p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/as-i-am-free","title":"As I Am... Free","summary":"Women's History Month Spotlight: Joycelyn Wells ","date_modified":"2021-05-12T13:11:01Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/grow-grow-grow","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/Growing%20Men%20Logo%20(1).png/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25\"/><p>Last night, I officially announced the Growing Men Foundation. Today, throughout my day, so many instances leading to that moment replayed through my thoughts, from my thesis at the University of Florida in 2000 entitled...</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/grow-grow-grow","title":"Grow, Grow, Grow!","summary":"Last night, I officially announced the Growing Men Foundation. Today, throughout my day, so many instances leading to that moment replayed through my thoughts, from my thesis at the University of Florida in 2000 entitled...","date_modified":"2021-04-20T22:10:18Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/i-never-told-him","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_0915.JPG\"/><p>One afternoon years ago, while working at a local pharmacy, I noticed a man standing in line. He was a handsome Black American with a low haircut. For a brief moment, I believed that I recognized him from someplace but n...</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/i-never-told-him","title":"I Never Told Him... ","summary":"One afternoon years ago, while working at a local pharmacy, I noticed a man standing in line. He was a handsome Black American with a low haircut. For a brief moment, I believed that I recognized him from someplace but n...","date_modified":"2021-01-06T20:00:10Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/sitting-in-silence","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_5379.JPG/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25\"/><p>I distinctly remember feeling alone as a child. It's mentioned throughout my writings and talked about on my Joy Exposed podcast. How in the hell can I feel alone in a family of 7 children? </p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/sitting-in-silence","title":"Sitting In Silence...","summary":"I distinctly remember feeling alone as a child. It's mentioned throughout my writings and talked about on my Joy Exposed podcast. How in the hell can I feel alone in a family of 7 children? ","date_modified":"2020-12-24T17:01:21Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/love-is-preparing-a-place-for-me","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/Love%20is....png\"/><p>A few years ago, I started dating an amazing man. He knew from our conversations and paying attention to me that I wasn’t one for watching much tv. I haven’t a reason why not, other than I’d rather read a book or hike or...</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/love-is-preparing-a-place-for-me","title":"Love is... 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In my family, Christmas was a whole mood. My Mom and I spent hours decorating our home and draping the tree just so. An...","date_modified":"2020-12-01T20:57:36Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/i-lost-thanksgiving","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_5266.JPG\"/><p>I lost Thanksgiving in the divorce. I knew going in that I would have to split or alternate holidays. But I remained hopeful... </p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/i-lost-thanksgiving","title":"I Lost Thanksgiving...","summary":"I lost Thanksgiving in the divorce. I knew going in that I would have to split or alternate holidays. But I remained hopeful... ","date_modified":"2020-11-28T19:11:04Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/because-i-began-loving-me","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/Joycelyn%20Wells%20(1)-0001.png\"/><p>For some reason, I've become reflective on my life with my ex-husband. </p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/because-i-began-loving-me","title":"Because I Began Loving Me","summary":"For some reason, I've become reflective on my life with my ex-husband. ","date_modified":"2020-09-08T19:11:44Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/an-excerpt-from-patience","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/Blog%20Banners%20%20(1).png\"/><p>\"It was him. Ghost! My first thought was how long had he been standing there? Laughing nervously to myself, I covered my breasts with my right arm, hand over left nipple while pressing my forearm to shield the right. He ...</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/an-excerpt-from-patience","title":"Patience... an excerpt from The Virtues of Joy ","summary":"\"It was him. Ghost! My first thought was how long had he been standing there? Laughing nervously to myself, I covered my breasts with my right arm, hand over left nipple while pressing my forearm to shield the right. He ...","date_modified":"2020-07-15T18:13:14Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/a-hole-in-my-sole","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_0407.jpg\"/><p>Desperately trying to escape my #covid-19 stupor that began in late March, I started walking on May 1. Not the leisurely smell the roses while I walk walking; more so like, let me walk as fast as I can without actually r...</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/a-hole-in-my-sole","title":"A Hole in my Sole. ","summary":"Desperately trying to escape my #covid-19 stupor that began in late March, I started walking on May 1. Not the leisurely smell the roses while I walk walking; more so like, let me walk as fast as I can without actually r...","date_modified":"2020-05-25T18:40:20Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/an-open-letter-to-my-colleagues","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/59467790261__2C54DAD8-293A-4C30-B85B-8860DC950.jpg\"/><p>I am not here to please you. </p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/an-open-letter-to-my-colleagues","title":"An Open Letter to my Colleagues.  ","summary":"I am not here to please you. ","date_modified":"2020-03-09T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/cheap-date-or-nah","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_8800.jpg\"/><p>For whatever reason, the thought that Valentine's Day, this year, would be on a Friday crossed my mind. As I think about it, probably because I knew this would be the first year that my #facelesslove would awake with me ...</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/cheap-date-or-nah","title":"Cheap Date or nah? ","summary":"For whatever reason, the thought that Valentine's Day, this year, would be on a Friday crossed my mind. As I think about it, probably because I knew this would be the first year that my #facelesslove would awake with me ...","date_modified":"2020-02-17T14:27:47Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/whats-your-body-count","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_8773.JPG\"/><p>As I prepare this entry, I'm thinking that this question is one for the young folks. Because I believe that as long as you hold on to the memory of first, the repeaters and the last one... well, that's all that really ma...</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/whats-your-body-count","title":"What's Your Body Count?","summary":"As I prepare this entry, I'm thinking that this question is one for the young folks. Because I believe that as long as you hold on to the memory of first, the repeaters and the last one... well, that's all that really ma...","date_modified":"2020-02-10T16:28:27Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/unpacking-from-a-trip-to-nowhere","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/Joycelyn%20Wells-0002.png\"/><p>As I looked to the floor from my horizontal position on the bed, I mentally counted the number of days since I had been laying here listless, exhausted, disappointed. Ok, let's see, so today is Sunday... so, Thursday, Fr...</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/unpacking-from-a-trip-to-nowhere","title":"Unpacking from a trip to Nowhere ","summary":"As I looked to the floor from my horizontal position on the bed, I mentally counted the number of days since I had been laying here listless, exhausted, disappointed. Ok, let's see, so today is Sunday... so, Thursday, Fr...","date_modified":"2020-02-03T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/bathing-him-with-my-mouth","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_8336.JPG\"/><p>Often times, I've watched him and desired to read his mind; yet, that belongs solely to him. It's during those times that I feel compelled to touch him with my lips. And, now, I do.</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/bathing-him-with-my-mouth","title":"Bathing Him with My Mouth ","summary":"Often times, I've watched him and desired to read his mind; yet, that belongs solely to him. It's during those times that I feel compelled to touch him with my lips. And, now, I do.","date_modified":"2020-01-27T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/healthy-me-healthy-you","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/Healthy%20Me.%20Healthy%20You.%20(7).png\"/><p>On January 1, 2020, I embarked on a mission to share my thoughts on becoming a healthier version of self with everyone. This plan included a 10 episode series published on YouTube. </p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/healthy-me-healthy-you","title":"Healthy Me. Healthy You.  ","summary":"On January 1, 2020, I embarked on a mission to share my thoughts on becoming a healthier version of self with everyone. This plan included a 10 episode series published on YouTube. ","date_modified":"2020-01-20T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/his-feet-my-steps","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_7022.JPG\"/><p>I love this man. He is the goodness of which I dream. And when I see him, I can't wait to touch him, look at him and feel his skin against mine. </p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/his-feet-my-steps","title":"His Feet, My Steps ","summary":"I love this man. He is the goodness of which I dream. And when I see him, I can't wait to touch him, look at him and feel his skin against mine. ","date_modified":"2020-01-13T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/when-playtime-is-life","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_8080.jpg\"/><p>Becoming a #grammy was stressful as fuck. I immediately thought that I would have to conform to some stereotype or worse take on the role of pseudo child-rearing. </p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/when-playtime-is-life","title":"When playtime is life...","summary":"Becoming a #grammy was stressful as fuck. I immediately thought that I would have to conform to some stereotype or worse take on the role of pseudo child-rearing. ","date_modified":"2020-01-06T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/growingwoman---ish","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_4896.jpg\"/><p>So, the quietest of my three, just endured an experience. Life. This experience didn't require any input or output from me. I wanted to offer something but when I searched inside, I had nothing. The universe kept me sile...</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/growingwoman---ish","title":"#growingwoman - ish","summary":"So, the quietest of my three, just endured an experience. Life. This experience didn't require any input or output from me. I wanted to offer something but when I searched inside, I had nothing. The universe kept me sile...","date_modified":"2019-12-30T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/flowers-after-the-rain","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/Joy%20in%20the%20Gardens.JPG\"/><p>I love the rain. For two reasons, it releases all of the bullshit that has been collected through evaporation; yet, it cleans the earth and replenishes the soil so that we all may continue to thrive. </p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/flowers-after-the-rain","title":"Flowers after the Rain...","summary":"I love the rain. For two reasons, it releases all of the bullshit that has been collected through evaporation; yet, it cleans the earth and replenishes the soil so that we all may continue to thrive. ","date_modified":"2019-12-23T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/growingman-in-this-space","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_6894.jpg\"/><p>Many times in the aftermath of divorce, we have to begin to understand the relative placement  of ourselves, more so than that of anyone else. By doing so, we are more apt to respond positively to situations that may occ...</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/growingman-in-this-space","title":"#growingman in this space ","summary":"Many times in the aftermath of divorce, we have to begin to understand the relative placement  of ourselves, more so than that of anyone else. By doing so, we are more apt to respond positively to situations that may occ...","date_modified":"2019-12-16T19:19:50Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/conscious-oh-konscious","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_6858.jpg\"/><p>A few years ago, I met this deliciously yummy young fellow, Kevin. I refer to him as young for no reason other than, he has journeyed around the sun fewer times than me. </p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/conscious-oh-konscious","title":"\"You wanna what?\" \"#IgniteyourKonsciousness\" ","summary":"A few years ago, I met this deliciously yummy young fellow, Kevin. I refer to him as young for no reason other than, he has journeyed around the sun fewer times than me. ","date_modified":"2019-12-06T05:07:28Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/3cheersofjoy-%7C-november-2019","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/Blog%20Banners%20.png\"/><p>Joy Exposed | 11.13.19 | 19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon </p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/3cheersofjoy-%7C-november-2019","title":"#3cheersofJoy | November, 2019","summary":"Joy Exposed | 11.13.19 | 19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon ","date_modified":"2019-11-17T16:13:37Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/preface---the-virtues-of-joy","html_content":"<img src=\"https://isteam.wsimg.com/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/3cfd89aa-db40-46dc-9204-239ece25f332.jpg\"/><p>Just recently, I was reading my first book, The Virtues of Joy, for audible.com. Keep in mind, I didn't know that I was writer. I had no idea that my words would impact others they way that they have. </p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/preface---the-virtues-of-joy","title":"Preface - The Virtues of Joy","summary":"Just recently, I was reading my first book, The Virtues of Joy, for audible.com. Keep in mind, I didn't know that I was writer. I had no idea that my words would impact others they way that they have. ","date_modified":"2019-11-13T01:32:29Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/under-the-covers-with-joy","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/FullSizeRender%20(5).jpg\"/><p>Did you take a good look at the painting? No? Well, take a moment to soak it all in. I'll help you... </p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/under-the-covers-with-joy","title":"Under the Covers with Joy","summary":"Did you take a good look at the painting? No? Well, take a moment to soak it all in. I'll help you... ","date_modified":"2019-11-06T11:51:29Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/i-am-a-writer","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/My%20Books.png\"/><p>As a woman of a certain age, I find myself in uncharted waters, as a new writer. I've probably always been; though, I never knew. As I look back on my life, I do recall a few peculiar qualities that should have shed ligh...</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/i-am-a-writer","title":"I Am A Writer...","summary":"As a woman of a certain age, I find myself in uncharted waters, as a new writer. I've probably always been; though, I never knew. As I look back on my life, I do recall a few peculiar qualities that should have shed ligh...","date_modified":"2019-10-29T19:19:25Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/rendered-helpless","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_5736.JPG\"/><p>There was this time that I was dating a guy. One day he said to me, \"You are too sexually aggressive. Why don't you ever wait for me to make love to you?\" </p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/rendered-helpless","title":"Rendered Helpless","summary":"There was this time that I was dating a guy. One day he said to me, \"You are too sexually aggressive. Why don't you ever wait for me to make love to you?\" ","date_modified":"2019-10-29T18:53:39Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/open-letter-to-facelesslove","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_5711.jpg\"/><p>My Light,</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/open-letter-to-facelesslove","title":"Open Letter to #facelesslove","summary":"My Light,","date_modified":"2019-10-25T14:41:50Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/the-mountain-in-me-%7C-mt-vesuvius-%7C-july-25","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_3703.JPG\"/><p>I began planning for my trip to Naples last winter, high on my to do list was to hike Mt. Vesuvius. When I would mention it to folks, I would get responses such as, \"Wow!\" or \"Are you training?\" or, the most common,  \"Wh...</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/the-mountain-in-me-%7C-mt-vesuvius-%7C-july-25","title":"The Mountain In Me | Mt. Vesuvius | July 25","summary":"I began planning for my trip to Naples last winter, high on my to do list was to hike Mt. Vesuvius. When I would mention it to folks, I would get responses such as, \"Wow!\" or \"Are you training?\" or, the most common,  \"Wh...","date_modified":"2019-10-20T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/you-can-not-limit-me","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/Everyday%20Makeup%20Routine-0001.png\"/><p>On Joy Exposed (Wednesday, 9.16.19), we took some time to explore how and why folks limit their and your abilities. Special shoutout to Dr. Tasha Eurich (tashaeurich.com), an organizational psychologist, who makes it her...</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/you-can-not-limit-me","title":"You Can Not Limit Me!","summary":"On Joy Exposed (Wednesday, 9.16.19), we took some time to explore how and why folks limit their and your abilities. Special shoutout to Dr. Tasha Eurich (tashaeurich.com), an organizational psychologist, who makes it her...","date_modified":"2019-10-19T11:58:28Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/meet-joycelyn","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_5207.JPG\"/><p>Today we’d like to introduce you to Joycelyn Wells.</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/meet-joycelyn","title":"Meet Joycelyn","summary":"Today we’d like to introduce you to Joycelyn Wells.","date_modified":"2019-10-09T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/sisters-of-the-leaf-by-nosakhere-kamau","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_6334.PNG\"/><p>Read full article at  https://www.plumeberg.com/post/sisters-of-the-leaf </p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/sisters-of-the-leaf-by-nosakhere-kamau","title":"Sister(s) of the Leaf by Nosakhere Kamau ","summary":"Read full article at  https://www.plumeberg.com/post/sisters-of-the-leaf ","date_modified":"2019-10-08T13:09:36Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/the-virtue-of-generosity","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/Everyday%20Makeup%20Routine.png\"/><p>Generosity - The quality of being kind, understanding and not selfish... </p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/the-virtue-of-generosity","title":"The Virtue of Generosity","summary":"Generosity - The quality of being kind, understanding and not selfish... ","date_modified":"2019-09-26T11:02:16Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/birthdays-for-everyone","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_3833.JPG\"/><p>Imagine three women living in various countries around the globe coming together for a few short hours?</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/birthdays-for-everyone","title":"Birthdays for everyone...","summary":"Imagine three women living in various countries around the globe coming together for a few short hours?","date_modified":"2019-07-29T15:24:30Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/but-did-you-sow-it","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_3281.JPG\"/><p>Let's see, a man came along a few years ago. He turned my soil, watered my roots, clipped and removed the dead leaves, and talked sweetness into my pores over and over again. He adjusted my place on the sun, to find the ...</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/but-did-you-sow-it","title":"But did you sow it? ","summary":"Let's see, a man came along a few years ago. He turned my soil, watered my roots, clipped and removed the dead leaves, and talked sweetness into my pores over and over again. He adjusted my place on the sun, to find the ...","date_modified":"2019-07-29T13:50:00Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/imagine-a-man","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/31F77C26-F7A0-451F-988D-FD0CC6338A8F.JPG\"/><p>Imagine a man, \n...strong enough to hold his dreams and yours.\n...bold enough to tell you, “No.”\n...fearless enough to clear a path just for you. \n...aware enough to reach for you in his sleep. \n...interested enough to a...</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/imagine-a-man","title":"Imagine a man...","summary":"Imagine a man, \n...strong enough to hold his dreams and yours.\n...bold enough to tell you, “No.”\n...fearless enough to clear a path just for you. \n...aware enough to reach for you in his sleep. \n...interested enough to a...","date_modified":"2019-07-20T13:53:04Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/the-scenic-route","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_2916.JPG\"/><p>One thing which I'm not good at is... complaining. Honestly, when someone complains, I just want to yell \"Shut the fuck up and do something! Choose something different, stop exuding that yucky on my yummy!\"  Therefore, b...</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/the-scenic-route","title":"The Scenic Route","summary":"One thing which I'm not good at is... complaining. Honestly, when someone complains, I just want to yell \"Shut the fuck up and do something! Choose something different, stop exuding that yucky on my yummy!\"  Therefore, b...","date_modified":"2019-07-15T08:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/oh-you-meant-fish-fish","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_2522.JPG\"/><p>During my first week here, we traveled to the commune of Vietri sul Mare on the Amalfi Coast. You remember? I posted those beautiful pictures of that hot ass black sand? Yeah, Vietri. We explored many ceramic shops, we s...</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/oh-you-meant-fish-fish","title":"Oh you meant fish fish?","summary":"During my first week here, we traveled to the commune of Vietri sul Mare on the Amalfi Coast. You remember? I posted those beautiful pictures of that hot ass black sand? Yeah, Vietri. We explored many ceramic shops, we s...","date_modified":"2019-07-15T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/nipples-in-naples","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_2729.JPG\"/><p>On Friday, I realized that I had, actually, only spoken with 2 people in as many days.  Which prompted a bit of reflection... of me, my current location, my thoughts (and there were plenty!) and what's next? </p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/nipples-in-naples","title":"Nipples in Naples","summary":"On Friday, I realized that I had, actually, only spoken with 2 people in as many days.  Which prompted a bit of reflection... of me, my current location, my thoughts (and there were plenty!) and what's next? ","date_modified":"2019-07-14T10:11:52Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/la-familia-cafe-and-uh-oh-cointreau","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_2550.JPG\"/><p>As like many of you reading this, before this moment, I didn't have any experience in Italy. Aside from Italian families on TV or those read about in novels, I can't say that I've ever even know any Italians. Well, maybe...</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/la-familia-cafe-and-uh-oh-cointreau","title":"La Familia, Cafe and, uh oh, Cointreau!  ","summary":"As like many of you reading this, before this moment, I didn't have any experience in Italy. Aside from Italian families on TV or those read about in novels, I can't say that I've ever even know any Italians. Well, maybe...","date_modified":"2019-07-10T06:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/yep-heavy-in-a-great-way","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_2428.JPG\"/><p>When I arrived at my residence in Quarto, during the tour, I distinctly remember my host and good friend saying, with gusto, \"I gave you the weighted blanket!\" I was thinking to myself, \"Who would need a weighted blanket...</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/yep-heavy-in-a-great-way","title":"Yep, heavy in a great way.  ","summary":"When I arrived at my residence in Quarto, during the tour, I distinctly remember my host and good friend saying, with gusto, \"I gave you the weighted blanket!\" I was thinking to myself, \"Who would need a weighted blanket...","date_modified":"2019-07-09T16:53:57Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/yoga-toenail-polish-and-wine","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_2667.JPG\"/><p>If that's all I have going on right now, it must be time for (drum roll please)... another power outage in Naples! This may not be totally true, as I think of it, I do polish my own toes often and, well, drink wine, too....</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/yoga-toenail-polish-and-wine","title":"Yoga, toenail polish and wine...","summary":"If that's all I have going on right now, it must be time for (drum roll please)... another power outage in Naples! This may not be totally true, as I think of it, I do polish my own toes often and, well, drink wine, too....","date_modified":"2019-07-08T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/the-suns-shine-lives-here","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_2464.JPG\"/><p>Wow! Wow! Wow! Yep that was pretty much all I had until this morning. I had to process the 4th of July to figure out the delineation of me and the space in which I occupied. </p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/the-suns-shine-lives-here","title":"The Sun's Shine lives here!  ","summary":"Wow! Wow! Wow! Yep that was pretty much all I had until this morning. I had to process the 4th of July to figure out the delineation of me and the space in which I occupied. ","date_modified":"2019-07-04T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/adventure-to-nowhere-beautiful","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_2290.JPG\"/><p>First of all, jet lag is a serious thing. Folks make it sound like, \"you'll just need to rest...\" but in all actuality, it's more like \"you will be rendered helpless, Both your mind and body will shut the fuck down.\" </p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/adventure-to-nowhere-beautiful","title":"Adventure to Nowhere... Beautiful!","summary":"First of all, jet lag is a serious thing. Folks make it sound like, \"you'll just need to rest...\" but in all actuality, it's more like \"you will be rendered helpless, Both your mind and body will shut the fuck down.\" ","date_modified":"2019-07-02T09:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/can-i-weep-in-the-dark","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_2368.JPG\"/><p>I was told the best 'old wives tale' just the other day. It went something like, \"Jesus was unhappy and wept here, on this soil, through his travels in this area and because of that, our lava soil is rich, protected and ...</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/can-i-weep-in-the-dark","title":"Can I Weep in the Dark?","summary":"I was told the best 'old wives tale' just the other day. It went something like, \"Jesus was unhappy and wept here, on this soil, through his travels in this area and because of that, our lava soil is rich, protected and ...","date_modified":"2019-07-02T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/tequila-w-lemon-anyone","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/IMG_2241.JPG\"/><p>Yep, my first day in Naples, Italy. :) And, this is my freaking happy face! </p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/tequila-w-lemon-anyone","title":"Tequila w/ Lemon, anyone?","summary":"Yep, my first day in Naples, Italy. :) And, this is my freaking happy face! ","date_modified":"2019-07-02T06:14:03Z"},{"id":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/tears-down-wheels-up","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0937342b-628d-4825-9da1-6633736416d9/Day%201%2C%20Naples%20Italy.JPG\"/><p> Good evening Family,</p>","url":"https://joycelynwells.com/experience-joy-1/f/tears-down-wheels-up","title":"Tears down, Wheels up! ","summary":" Good evening Family,","date_modified":"2019-06-30T18:30:12Z"}]}