JEANNI RITCHIE

Freelance Journalist

TRAVEL:

Walkable Dallas: Exploring the City Without Leaving Downtown

The best way to experience Dallas might just be on foot.

NOLA Gears Up for America250

A historic city prepares for a once-in-a-generation national celebration.

See Far Retreat: A Haven for Artists

One Louisiana couple turned a vision into a place of inspiration.

A Town Full of Totos… and an Oz Museum Too!

Follow the yellow brick road to one of Kansas’ most unique attractions.

All Aboard: My First Cruise Adventure

A childhood dream finally came true when I boarded my first Carnival cruise with family.

That New Orleans Vibe

From jazz to jambalaya, New Orleans proves no single vibe can define it.

Nashville: The NYC of the South

Nashville mixes honky-tonk grit with big-city glam.

Houston’s Own Willy Wonka: Inside Papabubble’s Candy Wonderland

Not just watching but doing- stretching sugar, shaping treats, and feeling like I’d won my own golden ticket.

Christmas in Chattanooga

From the Choo Choo to Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga is pure Tennessee magic.

FEATURES:

Victory Belles Present ‘A Salute to Hope’

A musical tribute honors the courage, sacrifice, and spirit of a generation.

America 250: Beethoven and Bluejeans in Biloxi

Patriotic music and timeless classics celebrate the spirit of America.

Mental Health Matters: Doing the Work

Growth isn’t dramatic; it’s built through everyday choices and perseverance.

Business Insider Essay

I had a bitter divorce with my ex-husband. I didn’t expect his new wife to become one of my best friends years later.

Business Insider Essay

My divorces taught me that some family members are worth hanging on to, even when the marriage isn’t

Tap Dancing Your Way Through Life

Age fades into the background when the music starts to play.

Business Insider Essay

I was embarrassed to move back in with my parents at 53. But they love having me around, and I’m finally pursuing my dream career.

National Sisters Day

From childhood secrets to grown-up adventures, sisters are built-in best friends worth celebrating every day.

FAITH:

Holding Joy and Pain Simultaneously

Life rarely separates the beautiful from the broken.

People Are Not Defined by Their Worst Roles

People may remember our lowest scenes. God remembers our whole story.

Living Uncluttered

The truth is, the deeper clutter isn’t on my desk or in my bags. It’s the spiritual clutter that weighs me down. 

Faith Unfaded

Explore more reflections, devotions, and encouragement in the full Faith Unfaded blog archive.