So despite the irrefutable facts of not having any money or even my having a job, we’ve decided to take a long weekend trip to the beach. Well, it’s sort of the beach, we’re staying at a Super 8 off of the interstate about 43 miles away from the beach …
So, next week I will celebrate THREE whole years in sobriety. While that may not seem like a lot to you civilians, it’s almost inconceivable to me. I say celebrate, and by all means, it IS a celebration, but it’s been a difficult and painfully emotional journey – yet, so …
As the lights began to dim, I felt a twinge of nervous anticipation in my stomach. The expectant energy was palpable and contagious. Applause erupted from the audience as their two shadowy figures emerged from behind side stage curtains, into the spotlight. …
Of course sobriety is awesome, and of course I wish I had found my way here sooner . . . MUCH sooner. I try very hard not to play the “what if” game because that ends well for NO ONE but as a flawed and imperfect human being, I cannot …
You guys I bought some fancy schmancy leave-in conditioner to repair my ridiculously dry and straw-like hair and instead of having shiny luxurious locks like Gloria in Modern Family, I look like the victim of a low-flow shower head. Remember that episode from Seinfeld? When Kramer goes “low-flow”!? Anyway. That’s …
We survived Germany and it seemingly survived us, and as Forrest Gump would say, that’s about all I have to say about that. I am here to tell you that the Germans really enjoy their meat. Further more, they enjoy boiling their meat. Can I also just mention that it …
I’m not sure where to start. Staring at the above picture sends a ripple of mixed emotions through my veins. I could go all triumph over tragedy on your asses, but I won’t. I don’t feel that way. . .not today, anyway. This picture fills me with quiet hope and …
Recently someone in one of my recovery meetings brought up “drinking dreams”. They’re pretty common among the newly sober and I myself have them almost weekly, even approaching three years of sobriety. I don’t really mind them or give them much credence, I mean, it’s a dream. I know they can …
In this blogging endeavor I have sworn to myself to write with humility, authenticity, and if I can manage it, fearlessness. This is the part where I admit I’m a fucking lunatic. Notsomuch fearless as authentic. This past weekend I snuggled up with Netflix and decided to queue up …
There are few things in life as pure and powerful as my love for Oprah Winfrey. I have often referred to Oprah as my higher power in recovery and that no longer garners laughs in my meetings anymore because now people are leery (and damn straight) to do so, lest …
