This topic had its genesis about 32 1/2 years ago. At that time, I was early into my recovery and preparing to speak at a retreat for alcoholics and their families. I happened to mention this to a coworker who replied with “You alcoholics! When you are drinking you brag about how much you can drink and […]Read Post ›
Sometimes I look at myself in the mirror and just stare in wonder. No – erase that thought. I do not marvel at my good looks. (Although I may cringe at what I see!) I just do not see myself as being as old as the reflection obviously shows. While I may not have the […]Read Post ›
I like reading signs. Well, there are some signs I would rather not see like “Detour Ahead” or “Lane Closed Be Prepared to Stop.” Then there are the more humorous signs which make me smile. I wonder who came up with the ideas for signs like this much less being able to get approval to […]Read Post ›
I am a 63 year old grandfather, a recovering alcoholic, a long time Green Bay Packer fan and, yes I watch the Hallmark Channel – and it is even by choice. I watch the Hall of Fame presentations and enjoy them all. I go beyond watching just the month-long Christmas collection and will check to see what […]Read Post ›
Some of you are old enough I am sure to recognize the date above. It was the day that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Certainly it was a day that brought the United States to a standstill. And the nation was undoubtedly changed because of the events on that day That date is also […]Read Post ›
I could say with full confidence that a number of you could guess how I would finish that title. I fully understand the purpose of introducing yourself at some of the support group meetings. It is a way to find a common ground with others. It is also a way to take responsibility for where […]Read Post ›
April 19th will mark 21 years since the Oklahoma City bombing. On that day in 1995 the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building was destroyed by a truck full of explosives. The blast not only devastated or damaged up to 300 surrounding buildings, but also left dead 168 persons, 19 of which were young children and […]Read Post ›
In a previous post you met Trey, the dog you see in the foreground. Trey is very intelligent and obedient. The other dog pictured in the background is Driver. He was not blessed with a lot of intelligence and is still in the process of learning how to obey. What he does have […]Read Post ›
My wife took this picture one day during her run. If you look closely enough at the outline of the bird, you can tell it is a robin. From what I know, robins migrate and are supposed to return to the area in which they nest when the weather is most advantageous for them. Somehow […]Read Post ›
“Think of all that we’ve been through and breaking up is hard to do.” Neil Sedaka released this song in 1962. This is not the most insightful song about ending relationships. It does not go into the various factors that are barriers to relationships. There is nothing about the efforts made to prevent a breakup. […]Read Post ›
Just Following Him 