Archive for July, 2009
When he spoke up and introduced himself in that telltale Texas twang, I recognized the name first and then the person.
It was T., the stylist who used to bestow upon me my blonde highlights and bangs. Many, many, many, many moons ago.
T. had just returned from a trip to California, he told us, and was [...]
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When in funk, make list.
I’m in a huger than huge funk right now.
I’m going through what a friend of mine euphemistically calls “personal turbulence” and I’m feeling pretty pitiful. Irritable. Out of sorts. Resentful. Sad. Lonely. And at times, not very hopeful.
I’m getting myself to as many AA meetings as possible. In them, I’ve received lots of good reminders [...]
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Tags: AA, AA meeting, Alcoholics Anonymous, alcoholism, giving thanks, gratitude, gratitude list, life, recovery, relationships, sober, sobriety, today
“Teetotalers need not apply.”
A friend recently sent me a job posting for a part-time lifestyle blogger, noting that it sounded “right up my alley.”
He was right — they were looking for someone to write about my city’s dining, hotel, art and local entertainment scene, and to snap pictures to go with.
I had all the requirements. Except one.
You must [...]
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Tags: AA, acceptance, alcohol-free, alcoholic, Alcoholics Anonymous, alcoholism, blogging, drinking, letting go, nightlife, not drinking, recovery, sober, sobriety, teetotaler
