Category Archives: Lifestyles with Debbie Norrell

Trick or Treat Smell My Feet | by Debbie Norrell

Who has that feel good Halloween memory? I do, I do. I can’t remember the year, but I was under ten years of age and one of the best houses for trick or treat was near Belmar Gardens (a co-op … Continue reading

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Build Up the Hood | by Debbie Norrell

Here is a question for you. What did tearing down the statue of Stephen Foster accomplish? From my point of view, and only my point of view, I cannot see that anything positive was accomplished. This came to mind the … Continue reading

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Where is the Merchandise? | by Debbie Norrell

How many have tossed around the phrase “the new normal?” I try not to use it because I do not want it to stick. I don’t want wearing masks and staying away from large groups to be my new normal … Continue reading

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Live Your Life by Debbie Norrell

Raise your hand if you have attended a Zoom meeting. Just as I thought just about everyone has attended church service, a meeting, or even a party. Trust me my preference is to be live and in-person but this is … Continue reading

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Who’s Zooming Who? by Debbie Norrell

Raise your hand if you have attended a Zoom meeting. Just as I thought just about everyone has attended church service, a meeting or even a party. Trust me my preference is to be live and in person but this … Continue reading

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Keep Your Eyes on Your Money by Debbie Norrell

While commentating fashion shows I often used the phrase that there is nothing new under the sun, everything old is new again. In short you will rarely find something in fashion that is brand new. If you research fashion or … Continue reading

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What Have I learned During the Pandemic by Debbie Norrell

The thing that stands out during this time is I don’t miss working. Yes, that’s right I don’t miss getting up every day and going to that job. But I do miss getting dressed each day and I miss putting … Continue reading

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A look Not a Label Postponed by Debbie Norrell

Last year I decided to have a fashion show that I have dreamed of hosting for a very long time. My favorite type of shopping involves, deep discounters, thrift stores and consignment stores. A consignment store owner once shared with … Continue reading

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Lifestyles with Debbie Norrell | How Long?

On my upcoming birthday I will be 68 years old. These 68 years has allowed me to see a lot. I remember on our drives from Pittsburgh to Richmond, the home town of my parents, we would try to stop … Continue reading

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Lifestyles with Debbie Norrell | Are You Waiting For Your Package?

For over 30 years I have worked in the financial services industry. I’ll bet some of you didn’t know that. I have worked in customer service, client support and fraud training. I have learned a lot about internet fraud in … Continue reading

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Lifestyles with Debbie Norrell | Attention Soul Pitt Shoppers

Are you ready for some retail therapy? Are you tired of going to the grocery store, Walmart and Home Depot? For me the answer is yes. Please let me get back to a store where I can buy some fashionable … Continue reading

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Lifestyles with Debbie Norrell | Norrell Lifestyles In My Travels

Like so many others I have not stayed in the house during this past six weeks. I go for walks almost daily and try to see what information I can bring back to the Soul Pitt readers. I have walked … Continue reading

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Lifestyles with Debbie Norrell | Shake it Up

What might be the best thing that comes out of the entire Corona Virus debacle? No it’s not the $1200 that you will be taxed on and it’s not that you got to work from home, or eat all day … Continue reading

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Lifestyles with Debbie Norrell | Is it just me or do you feel trapped?

Is it just me or do you feel trapped? The other day I had to get out of the house and yes I know that we are not restricted from taking a walk outdoors or riding a bike but so … Continue reading

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Soul Pitt Media Proudly Announces ‘Norrell In The City’

Soul Pitt Media is proud to announce Pittsburgh Lifestyles icon Debbie Norrell will be bringing her award winning talents to Soul Pitt Media with Norrell In The City. Former Lifestyles Editor for The New Pittsburgh Courier for 18 years and … Continue reading

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