can a number make me new?

It’s such an intoxicating idea: hang a calendar and a whole new person emerges.  Here we go.  I am now Continue reading →

check out this guy.

A while back I heard a fellow alcoholic go into great detail regarding step nine. His comments were deep, meaningful, Continue reading →

fashioning reactions.

If only I could be as preemptive with my own thoughts and feelings as I am with my external human Continue reading →

eyes forward.

My biggest hang-up when I entered the program?  Too much happiness.  The people around the tables, laughing and chit-chatting before the Continue reading →

dry turkey.

It’s that time of year again.  In small halls and church basements across the land, people are being grateful for 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 →

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 →

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 →