RiseUP Blog

More often than not, the choice to stay away from the dinner table is made with little to no thought.

“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not. Remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” –Epicurus

I want to use a Thanksgiving meal favorite to illustrate an important concept…being yourself in this crazy world.

All of us could send text messages or emails to members (or friends) of the family who have served in the military and say how much we appreciate their contributions to the safety and security of our nation.

If you don’t have the money for a particular thing, do not buy it. People get into debt (and trouble) when they spend money they don’t have.

I am thankful for the opportunity to write to you every week, and I hope you will have a great weekend and a safe Halloween.

Just keep your head up and your eyes open. Something good might be about to come your way.

JOKE OF THE WEEK: Why did the pumpkin lose the boxing match? He let his gourd down.

With the cooler weather, this is a great time to put away your tank tops, shorts, and sandals and to bring out your sweaters and hoodies.

The world is negative by nature. Let’s interject a bit of optimism, “wear a cheerful countenance at all times, and give every living creature you meet a smile.”

I hope this week has been good to you. As you know, with this time of year comes FOOTBALL TIME in Tennessee.

Although they were talking about fast food, the message is still valid in broader way...

No matter what new beginning may pop up in your life, I hope you face it with your head held high and a determination to do your best.

I must admit that when I read the negative review, it just about killed me. Then I put it into perspective...

Any time you think something is off-kilter within your body, you need to listen to yourself. It is better to go to the doctor and find out it’s nothing than to ignore the issue and later realize it’s serious.

The next few weeks will be a great time to reconnect with your friends who were not easy to communicate with during the summer. It is also a wonderful time to meet new people.

As the new school year begins, whether you are in high school or will pursue higher learning in a trade school, community college, or university, don’t be afraid to make time to do something fun.

Dating is how you get to know different types of people to see if they are compatible with you. So, don’t think you must have all of the answers now.

Murphy's Law definitely contains an element of truth. How you respond to situations that are not ideal (and certainly not planned) will determine how you get through them.

I’m deeply grateful for the vigilance of trained lifeguards. They do a great job of keeping those water-crazy people of all ages safe as they have fun every day.