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One of them days!
Back in the 50’s, Elvis sang a song that went something like: “Have you ever” “Ever had” “Ever had one” “Ever had one of those days?” “When nothing went right from morning till night.” “Have you ever had one of … Continue reading
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Racing mind
How do I get my thinking back on track? These are my person’s ideas for achieving peace. I spent my first ten years soberly chasing the squirrels running around in my head. Lucky for me, they went to sleep at … Continue reading
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Completely Present
September Issue of AA Grapevine Magazine By: John L – Editor of Addictions News.—Hernando, Florida Gone are the days of being unable to remember hours or entire days. These were times during which I could have committed any number of … Continue reading
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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 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
Do I really need a sponsor?
Grapevine Quote of the day for May 7, 2017. “Everyone’s recipe for serenity is different. It’s like vegetable soup — nobody makes it quite the same. “Chestertown, N.Y., January 2006, “Circles of Sobriety,” AA Grapevine. This topic is one of … Continue reading
Trust in God, Easier Said Than Done
The topic at yesterday’s meeting was “Turning my will and life over to the care of God.” It’s taken almost four decades to accomplish that simple task. A new member is typically still in a state of self-will, often seeking … Continue reading
Why is it that some get it, while other don’t
Ever since the first members stumbled into AA, there has been the question, “Why do some get it and others don’t?” Some stop drinking, come to their first meeting, and never drink again. Others put down the drink for some … Continue reading
The Day I Got It
Published in the May issue of the AA Magazine, The Grapevine Though trust was a huge issue, he finally went to “any length.” He picked up the phone and dialed For years, AA members have shared catchy phrases that help … Continue reading
Why is it That Some Get it while Others Don’t?
Ever since the first members stumbled into AA, there has been the question, “Why do some get it while others don’t?” Some stop drinking, come to their first meeting, and never drink again. Others put down the drink for some … Continue reading
