Category: Journal

  • Friday Night Lights Service

    Friday Night Lights Service

    5.23.25 I never would have thought my favorite place to be on a Friday night would be a rehab facility alumni meeting. But here I am, loving my service position on the committee and nowhere else I’d rather be. I’m sad that my six-month commitment as a greeter will be over at the end of… Read more

  • Golden Hours

    Golden Hours

    5.22.25 I absolutely love the weather this time of year. The longer days are filled with sunshine, and I can enjoy the golden hours after work when I can get outside before it’s dark. My daughter is going out of town for the long weekend, and Chevy managed to cut her leg on the fence… Read more

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday

    5.21.25 I survived another episode of “The Chronicles of the Mundane.” It was a good day because I’m sober. At work, I nicknamed GPT Wanda after Fried Green Tomatoes. Now, when I use it, I say out loud, “To Wanda!” Celeste is too young to know what movie I’m talking about. After work, I went… Read more

  • F.E.A.R., Faith, Trust

    F.E.A.R., Faith, Trust

    5.20.25 Fuck Everything And Run. False Evidence Appearing Real. What a great topic tonight, and I met with my sponsor before the meeting to go over my Step Four fear list. I fear everything and nothing at the same time. I mentally divide my fears into four categories: major, emotional, minor, and irrational. Welcome to… Read more