ding-dong.

365 days ago, I took my wife’s suggestion and agreed to attempt a daily blog starting January 1, 2013 (disclaimer: Continue reading →

turn, turn, turn.

This is the step that I’ve been taking for granted for far too long. Without the ability to place my Continue reading →

holiday bonus.

For those of you that just read “back away slowly”, let it be said that the second half of that Continue reading →

back away slowly.

Is the only reason I’m in the program because I was no longer getting away with it? I’ve heard around Continue reading →

throw away the wish list.

My wishes aren’t of the genie-just-popped-from-the-bottle variety. I’m not dreaming about mansions on hills or jets made of solid gold. Continue reading →

lumps.

The Christmas list for next year has already been written up. As a middle-aged dad, the gift-receiving season involves a Continue reading →

return of the thin man.

I lost 25 pounds this year. Not on purpose; I was thin to begin with. Now I’m entering illness thin. Continue reading →

keep alcohol in alcoholism.

I don’t want to drink responsibly. And I’ll never understand the point of non-alcoholic beer. I don’t miss the taste Continue reading →