Joe from the South

Thoughts from a guy named Joe. Simply trying to live life the best way he can.

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  • Happy Birthday Adam

    Today would have been Adam’s birthday. November 14th a long time ago is the day the world got its’ first glimpse of the little baby boy that would make a huge impact on everyone and everything around him. Adam Greene was truly larger than life. His bold and extremely extraverted personality, along with his tenacity Read more

  • Hello Everyone

    It’s been more than 2 months since my last post. Gosh, time really does fly by when you’re having fun. It’s been a busy few months for me. I retired, transitioned into a new routine of not actually having a routine, and quickly began work on an exceedingly long list of tasks and chores. FYI. Read more

  • Hello

    Greetings from the Worldwide Headquarters of Joe from the South. A/K/A my tiny office overlooking my back garden and goldfish pond. As I sit here contemplating life and all the changes that have happened these past months, I feel I need to offer you an apology. I’ve been more than a little distracted these past Read more

  • Mama: A southern Boy’s Memory.

    What first comes to YOUR mind when you hear the word “Mama?” I’m sure the thoughts and memories it evokes vary in many ways. For me, my Mama was and still is a good old Southern girl. She was raised in the rural back woods of South Alabama. The very tiny and extremely rural Arguta Read more

  • What’s your story? HERE IS A LITTLE MORE ABOUT MINE.

    We all have a story to tell. No matter whether you agree or not, it’s true. The good, bad, and everything between all add up to a life and experience unique to each of us. The question you might ask yourself is this, “Is my story worth telling” The answer most people arrive at is Read more

  • Protect Your Space

    Most likely, if you and I are similar, when angered or upset, we may feel the need to be friendly and kind, using our best manners when interacting with others. This is probably a human thing, but I believe it is especially prevalent in the Deep South. Our Mama’s instilled in us a strong expectation Read more

  • Happy Tuesday, our Seasons, and my Imaginary friends.

    The weather was especially nice today. We’re on the verge of our customary shift in Seasons. I call this Season Pre-Fall. Some locals call it False Fall. Whatever you call it, today was nice with highs in the low 80’s and lows in the high 60s. The sky was filled with bright fluffy white clouds Read more

  • The South, where is the “South”? and more…

    Hello Ya’ll. It’s a new day. Day 2 of this portion of my life journey. I want to share a little more about myself with you. Yes, I am from the South, specifically, the Southern region of the United States. I consider myself a “Southerner”. I have lived here for almost my entire life. My Read more