Straight Up Living Blog

May your every day be filled with the realization of your dreams.  Sculpt your life…

This week I am in Delaware on vacation.  The thought occurred to me today that it is not only important for us to appreciate the beauty that…

Let's face it.  Life would be boring without challenges.  Accomplishing a goal by overcoming difficulties is what fills us with great feelings such as pride, joy, satisfaction,…

There are many ways you can make a difference in the world.  The key to changing the world is to ask yourself "What change do I wish…

The world is filled with so much beauty.  Often, as we hurry along, we neglect to recognize, appreciate and be grateful for the beauty that surrounds us…

"An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory" We've all done it at one time or another.  We came up with a really good idea,…

This month's theme for Random Acts Of Kick Arse is Wisdom! Here are some thoughts on what wisdom means to me. Wisdom is a word that is…

As you watch and listen, let your heart and mind become still.  In this moment, focus your thoughts on gratefulness.  Consider all you're grateful for in your…

REMOVING THE MASK During the early stages of life we are trained to please others.  Parents, teachers, friends, eventually bosses and perhaps even spouses.  We learn to…