The Open Door

todAAy i AAm grAAteful & thAAnkful

that my Mom loves to watch figure skating; she's had plenty of time for it

that by practicing these principles in all my affairs, I have nothing to worry about (if you're not in recovery, you probably won't understand this)

for a super-busy weekend and that I've been able to take things as they come

that when one door closes, another opens and I don't have to wait long in the hallway

for a couple of AA meetings focused on relapse; reminders that this alcoholic cannot have that choice

that I have friends who have relapsed, but were able to come back for another opportunity before it was too late

that I can be there for one-on-one talks with friends who need to vent

that I don't need to hide my feelings from friends

that I have gotten back to my (ab)normal sleep pattern

that global warming doesn't live up to its hype

that a friend from Austin will be here to visit this weekend after a 4 month absence

for the new look in my townhouse with some new paint and Mom's art-deco furniture

He who is outside the door has already got a good part of his journey behind him.
-Dutch proverb