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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 11

Well, here we are again.  The boring ritual of reading how well my goals are going. For your information, I’m not doing this for you.  I’m doing this for me.  Making myself accountable to others gives me the motivation to continue my on my path. Here’s the run down… My weight goals are slight off […]

Blog O’ The Week – J. Michael Thurman

If you are looking for something inspiring to read, this blog is for you! Welcome to Faith + Life… I’ll steal a little blog bio for you from his site… My name is Michael. I am married to a lovely woman to whom I refer as “Amazing Amy.”  Don’t get me started singing her praises […]

Pencil Your Way To Success (With A Twist)

Over the years, I have read many books, attended many seminars and repeatedly listened to successful men and women expound to me their wisdom.  Quite a bit of that wisdom you have seen written in this blog.  Whether it be  guarding your tongue, working on your relationships with others or just simply improving your thought […]

Uppie’s Update – Week 10

Well, this week has been fun to say the least!  Haleigh was down from FSM visiting Candi and I.  Spent her Spring Break with us.  I had fun with her.  I was awesome having her around.  Felt nice. Here’s the synopsis of Week 10: Weight loss goal is back on track and I’m in the […]

Blog O’ The Week – Gina Musgrave

Well, here is a blog that I have started to follow.  Let me introduce you to Gina. Gina began blogging sometime back.  Her openness and candor about her growth is impressive to say the least. Gina and I have known each other for years.  She has a tremendous heart that she shares freely and is […]

Painting By The Numbers

Did you ever play with one of those “Paint By The Numbers” kits as a child?  Actually used a brush and not some “Program” on your PC? Didn’t we all? My first one I remember quite well.  It’s not everyday that you can forget a velvet portrait of the movie poster for “Star Wars”.  Yeah, […]

Uppie’s Update – Week 9

Wow! It’s hard to imagine that’s it’s only been 9 weeks since 2010 began.  My how time flies when you are having fun, right? Anyway, here are this weeks achievements toward some goals: I am within 2 lbs of my tracking goal.  Getting close and looking hard at the mid-180’s. 🙂 I think we’ve identified […]

What To Say When You Talk To Yourself

You ever get into that mind-spin where something negative happens and you start “What If’ing” yourself to death?    Really just grinding on it over and over in your mind.  Then you start to talk about that negative thought? All things come from a thought first.  You have to “think” it before you can say it. […]

Uppie’s Update – Week 8

Well, it’s be a busy week for sure.  A culmination of things coming together.  Here’s what I have to share so far: Budget set aside for bicycles.  Almost decided.  Just need to shop a bit more. Ran 7 miles for the first time in my life…  And didn’t die! The house in Greenwood is SOLD!!! […]

Serena Holmes

Ok, so over the last 11 months Candi and I have been trying to sell the house in Greenwood.  We started with an agent who,  for lack of a better description, didn’t seem to care.  If that makes sense… Anyway, with the advent of technology comes this powerful niche called Social Media.  Specifically Facebook.  Using […]