September 5, 2020 – Want Sobriety? Quit Drinking.

Be Like Water!

Then, you’ll never feel sucker punched by surprises.

Our Forgetfulness is Mindboggling

Trust me when I say that family and friends are no more shocked and disappointed than we are to discover that we drank – AGAIN – for the umpteenth time. We say we’re done. That we’re going to quit. That we’re never going to touch alcohol again. And we don’t. Until something happens. Perhaps theContinue reading “Our Forgetfulness is Mindboggling”

Wait, What? It’s Called LIFE?

I find it amusing when I read other addicts moan on and on about how stressors continue to besiege them on a somewhat regular basis. I think to myself, “Get OFF your pity Potty already. It’s called LIFE. Wake up!” Perhaps this aggressive or overly assertive stance is too much for the more fragile personality.Continue reading “Wait, What? It’s Called LIFE?”

Walmart Shopper

Is this guy sleepwalking? Look at his socks! Where does one even find a pair of pants like that? They look like candy canes and remind me of Christmas. Is that the pocket hanging out or just part of the pants…? Maybe it’s a matching cap. I can’t tell. I spotted this gem while waitingContinue reading “Walmart Shopper”

Busted – Again pt 4

Continued from 4 Aug 2020 The following is an excerpt from my memoir Saturation. “You need to hang up your phone now.” One of the cops said. “I’m talking to my dad.” I explained. “I know you are. I can hear you. But I’m not supposed to let you use your phone. You can callContinue reading “Busted – Again pt 4”