excuses, inc.

That’s my alcoholic business.  When I’m working the program, there shouldn’t be excuses to drink, or reasons to slip or Continue reading →

okay, starting NOW.

First Monday after the New Year, correct?  Today’s the day I’ll start the resolutions I made five days ago:  stop Continue reading →

attack from every angle.

I just had my first encounter with another human being this morning. I spent an uneventful hour commuting, and now Continue reading →

start at one.

The biggest disappointment for me in this program was finding out that the removal of alcohol didn’t solve my problems.  Continue reading →

back from zero.

First off, let me begin by thanking all those who wished me well and gave me hugs, advice and, most Continue reading →

back to zero.

I got drunk Saturday afternoon.  Three twenty-four ounce cans of Old Milwaukee’s Best Ice Beer.  That’s what it took to Continue reading →

prioritize the prize.

As long as I look at the Steps as chores, my results will vary, and the promises will mutate.  I Continue reading →

wasn’t enough.

That was my biggest fear when I was drinking: That I wasn’t drunk enough to handle basic life events. I Continue reading →