Eyes Up World Blog

Shopping Small this Christmas There’s something undeniably magical about small towns during the holidays. The lampposts wrapped in garland, the bakery windows fogged from warm ovens, the hand-painted signs outside mom-and-pop shops — it all feels like the setting of a story we want to step into. And this year, more than ever, these towns need us to do just that. Across the country, small businesses are working hard to keep their doors open and their streets vibrant. These are

A great holiday happy hour doesn’t need to be complicated — just festive, flavorful, and full of good company. Whether you're inviting a few friends over before a night out or hosting a casual gathering at home, these easy, crowd-pleasing recipes will help you create a warm and memorable holiday vibe. From a signature cocktail to a cozy bite, here are five simple, reliable recipes that always delight. 1. Cranberry Spritz (Your Signature Holiday Cocktail) Light, refreshing, an

"Signs, signs, everywhere is signs "bleeping" up the scenery, breaking my mind, do this, don't do that, can't you read the signs," Five Man Electrical Band, 1971 and Tesla, 1990. On my way to Zion National Park and a stay at one of my favorite off the grid cabins , I encounter a perplexing series of road signs. The sequence begins with a sign that states "Dip in Road One Mile," which is followed by another sign indicating "Dip in Road 1/2 Mile." As if that weren't enough, sh

Some of my most vivid memories from my childhood involve my mom tirelessly working around our house and farm, constantly attending to the endless tasks that seemed to increase every day. From dawn until dusk, she was a whirlwind of activity, whether it was planting seeds in the garden, feeding the animals, or keeping our home in order. I often found myself watching her, wishing she would just sit down for a moment and take a break so we could all relax together as a family. T

If you were raised in the South, as I was, you've probably heard that the path to a man's heart is through his stomach. This adage,...

It's a new year and I'm once again immersed in contemplation about what I want this year to look like and the myriad possibilities that...

It was 2018 and the scars from my breakup over a year earlier had not yet healed. But, I was at least certain at that point that I would...

“We thought we were doing a good thing,” said Rachel as she began to talk about how a hand-me-down, mobile phone had set her sweet...

I left Starbucks this morning in tears, my usual coffee in one hand and a gift from a stranger in the other.

What would you do? Did the public shaming of this unaware restaurant patron fit the crime?