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Time For Conversation

Staring across my cluttered desk, I spotted a elderly gentleman headed toward my office.  He meandered across the breezeway to my door. Without knocking, the door slid open and his head poked inside.  He looked like the kind of guy that has been retired awhile and has plenty of time on his hands.  This is the kiss […]

Those Who Are Already Close…

My goal for you, dear readers, is to take a close look at your life and notice one person today that you take for granted.  Then tell them how much you appreciate them. What are you waiting for? Now is a good time… We will wait until you get back to finish this story… Surely […]

Uppie’s Update – Week 4

Ok, I’m not going to bore you with all of the details of that massive list.  But what I will do is bless you with this weeks “highs” and “lows” as the relate to my goals.. As I said before, most lose sight of their resolutions or goals by Valentine’s Day… Ha!  I beat the […]

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Uppie’s Update – Week 18

Ok Krewe!  It’s crunch-time this week!  But some really cool developments to share as well… I’ve got 4 days to drop 4 lbs…  Holy crap!  But I have faith. Went cycling while travelling this weekend.  Actually kind of fun.  Exploring new areas.  Plus the exercise is a plus. (See bullet point 1). Did some light […]

Uppie’s Update – Week 17

Wow! Two years ago today, my best friend and love of my life said “I do”.  I can’t imagine a day without her in my world. Candi, I love you and am thankful every day that you said “Yes”… Back to the mundane.. Seventeen weeks and still kicking along.  Hard to fathom how much has […]

Blog O’ The Week – World of Kitsch

Ok, if you are into Kitsch, this blog is for you! Not to mention the author is another one of my Twitter Krewe…  From across the big pond no less! For those of you, like myself at one point, is wondering what Kitsch is: Kitsch (English pronunciation: /?k?t?/, loanword from German) is an art that […]

Technology Updates!

Ok for all you iPhone freaks out there like me, you too can have Uppie on your home screen!  Just navigate to ericupton.com, click on the “+” symbol on the bottom of your Safari browser, click on “Add To Home Screen” and then you’ll see something like this… Note the cool “U” that now appears […]

Why Should I Care?!

Reflecting back over some comments, suggestions and ideas presented by some of you, I felt pressed to offer a bit of insight into myself before this blog continues any further. I started ericupton.com as a novel idea about sharing a bit of my struggle, my journey and my successes with you.  Not because I think […]

Uppie’s Update – Week 16

Well, it’s that boring time again when you get those stupid updates to see how I’m doing on my Resolutions this year! First off, notice that it’s 16 straight weeks of working on them! I’m sitting at 181 lbs.  Only 6 lbs away from my goal with less than 20 days to go! It’s looking […]

Blog O’ The Week – Journeyman Cook

Ok, I can hear it already… Another darn foodie?! Absolutely!  It’s one of my favorite topics.  Being a recovering food-aholic, sometimes it’s therapeutic for me to blog  about food instead of eating it! This one is called Journeyman Cook, One Man’s Ongoing Quest To Become A Better Cook. Paul DeLuca is the awesome author of […]

Who Are You?

Let’s start today’s blog with the following quote: No man, for any considerable period of time, can wear one face to himself and another to the multitude without finally getting bewildered as to which may be the truth. -Nathaniel Hawthorne A few years ago I found myself at this crossroad.  I’d become nothing but a […]

Blog O’ The Week – Lipstick & Razorblades

Ok, this blog belongs to a really cool friend I met on Twitter.  Turns out, she’s in my back yard.  How cool is that. Here’s a little self-bio from her blog… My name is Bre Garcia. I am a makeup junkie. For as long as I can remember I have collected (more like hoarded) makeup. […]

Uppie’s Update – Week 15

What a festive week!  Here’s the down low… Wrapped up a stellar week in business, thanks to one well-oiled machine!  Great team for sure… Weight loss at a minimum.  But crossed a new threshold and I’m staying there.  That’s awesome!  Twenty-four days to lose 9 lbs.  Ready? Had a great weekend with the wife.  Today […]