Joel enjoying some down time with Olivia Rose

Many people often ask me if I ever stop, because it seems as if I’m always on the go. Running my own business, it never feels as if there are enough hours in the day, as there is always something else I can be doing. But I am passionate about my profession it rarely feels like work, although the daily grind can wear me down at times. One of the ways I am able to relax is by visiting my family back home in South Jersey.
Olivia and Payton, my two nieces, are the only people who can get me to turn off my laptop. For starters, Olivia can actually walk over and purposely turn it off, acting like a little rascal. And two because spending time with them is a joy for me while putting my mind at ease, and just enjoying life! Sometimes simply being around them puts me in a state of reflection.

Payton is 4 months old, where she can now be engaged during my story telling, which causes her to start laughing and smile. At least someone in the family appreciates my humor. Olivia, on the other hand, intentionally acts in a way to provoke laughter from fellow family members.
My favorite is pushing Olivia around in her stroller in a public place, such as the mall. I might as well have Queen Elizabeth herself in the stroller, as Olivia is waving and saying, “Hi!” to everyone. Sometimes catching people by such surprise, they do a double take at me and her, as if thinking, “Wait do I really know these two people?” My sister Laura put it best, that being at my mother’s house puts me in a more relaxing environment, where I can truly feel as though I don’t have to work. Being around the family and loved ones, is just an added bonus!

Speaking of hometown, I’m looking forward to the fundraiser this Friday May 14th in Cherry Hill. Julian McCullough headlines with Dan Soder featuring, as we raise money for the LARC School located in Bellmawr. For more info visit
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