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Where’s the Monkey?
Many years ago, when I was just an infant in the AA recovery program, the old-timers would joke about an easy way to treat Alcoholism. Maybe some of you remember that. “If I could only take a pill,” was the … Continue reading
A Faith That Works
In today’s reading, it’s written, “I kept coming back and gradually my faith was resurrected.” That may be true for some of our brothers and sisters, but not for me. Before my first day sober, my faith was non-existent. My … Continue reading
Addictions Related Monthly Newsletter
I have been publishing an addictions related newsletter for the past 14 years. Most months are 16 pages of local news, addiction related articles, and published articles I have written. If you would like a free copy the 1st of … Continue reading
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A Night Out with My Friend Vodka
Published in the Grapevine Magazine, February 2026 After his wife and kids left, all he had was the bar. Now the SWAT team was at his door. Had enough? When I was just 12, alcohol helped me cope with my … Continue reading
Think the Thought Through!
Somewhere in every addiction related program, the Four Ts can come into play. It is as simple as, “Think the _____ through,” has become part of most recovery program. Why is that so popular? One answer is that it works! … Continue reading
I can’t live my life through others, nor fix anyone but myself.
If Melody Beattie has taught me anything in her book, “Codependence No More,” it is the title of this writing. In the early 90’s, I followed her teachings closely. During that time, recovery was known as “Healing the Inner Child.” … Continue reading
What hope means to me
I’ve used the word hope many times in my life, and usually, there aren’t any changes in the situation, whatever it is. Today, I have a good idea why it hasn’t worked in the past. I would sit on my … Continue reading
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Ready, SHOOT, Aim
The phrase “ready, shoot, aim” generally refers to taking action immediately without careful planning or thorough consideration of the consequences. Have I ever spoken without thinking? Well, if I’m totally honest, the answer is, definitely YES. I’m embarrassed when I think of … Continue reading
Where lessons come from?
The Course in Miracles states, “Life is but a series of lessons. We do not get to choose the lesson, but we do get to choose how we react to it.” What a beautiful statement, and so true. I always … Continue reading
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Whose Experience is it?
Have you ever asked yourself, “Why are they doing this to me?” or “Why is this happening to me?” or even “Why is this terrible thing happening to so and so?” I think we all have at one time or … Continue reading
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