Joe Peters | Wit & Delight | Designing a Life Well-Lived https://witanddelight.com/author/joe-peters/ A Lifestyle Blog Tue, 30 May 2023 19:20:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 2021 Holiday Gift Guide: Joe’s Gift Picks for the Guys https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/2021-holiday-gift-guide-joes-gift-picks-for-the-guys/ https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/2021-holiday-gift-guide-joes-gift-picks-for-the-guys/#comments Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=94038 Editor’s Note: Longtime Wit & Delight readers (and adept newer readers too) will recognize the name in the byline as that of Kate’s husband, aka Mr. Wit & Delight. For the third year in a row, we asked Joe to share his insight on gifting to the men in your life and he, as per usual, […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/2021-holiday-gift-guide-joes-gift-picks-for-the-guys/feed/ 4 The 7 Outfits I’m Living in This Fall https://witanddelight.com/2021/09/the-7-outfits-im-living-in-this-fall/ Mon, 20 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=93037 I’ve been a fan-guy of Huckberry for years. Their approach in delivering inspiration, tips and tricks, and gear is unrivaled. Having had the opportunity to know a number of members of the Huckberry squad personally through my own professional career, I’m lucky to call these guys true friends. You’ll typically find me in at least one […]

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]]> Mother’s Day Gifts for All the Moms in My Life https://witanddelight.com/2021/04/mothers-day-gifts-for-all-the-moms-in-my-life/ Fri, 16 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=88933 For someone who eschews birthday celebrations, I look forward to Mother’s Day. Maybe it’s selfish, but I do enjoy recognizing I’m doing a pretty okay job of raising tiny humans. To me, Mother’s Day is about recognizing that person who had a massive part in shaping who you are today: your mom (and sometimes “mom” […]

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]]> W&D 2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Joe’s Holiday Wish List https://witanddelight.com/2020/11/wd-2020-holiday-gift-guide-joes-holiday-wish-list/ https://witanddelight.com/2020/11/wd-2020-holiday-gift-guide-joes-holiday-wish-list/#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=85703 Editor’s Note: Longtime Wit & Delight readers (and adept newer readers too) will recognize the name in the byline as that of Kate’s husband, aka Mr. Wit & Delight. For the second year in a row, we asked Joe to share his insight on gifting to the men in your life and he, as per […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2020/11/wd-2020-holiday-gift-guide-joes-holiday-wish-list/feed/ 2 Joe's Advice on Dating, Compromise, Effective Communication, and More https://witanddelight.com/2020/02/joes-advice-on-dating-compromise-effective-communication-and-more/ https://witanddelight.com/2020/02/joes-advice-on-dating-compromise-effective-communication-and-more/#comments Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=52468 If you haven't already, meet Kate's husband, Joe. The guy is one of the best in the biz when it comes to giving advice, which is why we tapped him to answer six of your relationship and dating questions on this, the Monday before Valentine's Day. We hope you enjoy.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2020/02/joes-advice-on-dating-compromise-effective-communication-and-more/feed/ 2 W&D Holiday Gift Guide: Joe’s Picks for Men https://witanddelight.com/2019/11/wd-holiday-gift-guide-joes-picks-for-men/ https://witanddelight.com/2019/11/wd-holiday-gift-guide-joes-picks-for-men/#comments Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:00:54 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=49177 Wit & Delight readers, allow me to introduce (or reintroduce!) you to my husband, Joe. He makes occasional stops by the site (and the studio some days, too) to share his signature writing and dry humor with us all. Today he's sharing some of his most highly recommended gifts for men (and, I mean, the guy's got style...I trust his opinion on the topic). Hope you enjoy!

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2019/11/wd-holiday-gift-guide-joes-picks-for-men/feed/ 1 Yoga, Hiking, and a Shift in Perspective: Joe’s Experience at the Caldera Retreat https://witanddelight.com/2019/08/yoga-hiking-and-a-shift-in-perspective-joes-experience-at-the-caldera-retreat/ https://witanddelight.com/2019/08/yoga-hiking-and-a-shift-in-perspective-joes-experience-at-the-caldera-retreat/#comments Sun, 25 Aug 2019 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=45769 "My name is Joe Peters. I’ve participated in three organized yoga sessions in my entire life. I’ve had chronic spine issues since I turned thirty years old. A few weeks ago, I threw my back out tying my own shoe. My attempt at meditation has started and quickly concluded with downloading a meditation soundtrack on Spotify, lying on my back, and falling asleep on a yoga mat."

Today we're sharing the other side of the story: Joe's experience at the Caldera Retreat. While he came into the weekend a bit of a skeptic (see above), he left a bit more flexible, a bit less stressed, and with a whole different perspective on what it means to practice wellness.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2019/08/yoga-hiking-and-a-shift-in-perspective-joes-experience-at-the-caldera-retreat/feed/ 1 I Didn’t Understand My Dad Until I Became a Dad https://witanddelight.com/2017/06/became-a-dad/ https://witanddelight.com/2017/06/became-a-dad/#comments Mon, 19 Jun 2017 15:00:34 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=22608 I didn’t understand my dad until I became a dad.   See my dad still kisses me on the cheek and tells me he loves me every time I talk to him on the phone, or via text, e-mail, or Facebook message.   My dad asks me if I’m okay a lot; he tells me […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2017/06/became-a-dad/feed/ 10 “Up in the Air” My Journey in Becoming a Professional (Father) https://witanddelight.com/2017/05/air-journey-becoming-professional-father/ https://witanddelight.com/2017/05/air-journey-becoming-professional-father/#comments Tue, 23 May 2017 15:22:43 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=22385 I used to revel in jet-setting, it was something that was the proverbial carrot at the end of some roles that I struggled through. I always found my time spent ‘on the road’ whether it was with clients or peers, was my speed as I was able to interact with new people and places. I […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2017/03/mom-raised-feminist/feed/ 22 Tornadoes to Tablescapes: Life Inside the Lifestyle Blog https://witanddelight.com/2017/02/tornadoes-tablescapes-life-inside-lifestyle-blog/ https://witanddelight.com/2017/02/tornadoes-tablescapes-life-inside-lifestyle-blog/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2017 16:00:05 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=21555 For those of you who might not know me, I’m Joe, Kate’s husband.  A few things I’d like to get out there before going any further… No, I didn’t anticipate a stranger ever coming up to me and confessing her love for my wife, and the kitchen we make our toast in each morning, but […]

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