I try to NOT repeat myself, but ...

todAAy i AAm grAAteful & thAAnkful

some things are worth repeating

for my sobriety AND my slow recovery from alcoholism

for the many, many things about life that I haven't learned yet

that most things in my life aren't nearly as important as my mind thinks they are

for the people I know who give and give with no seeming expectation for something in return

that this is gay pride week; I will drive a convertible in Houston's parade this Saturday


The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

an apple a day ...

todAAy i AAm grAAteful & thAAnkful

for a really, really wonderful meeting on Saturday morning wherein we discussed humor in sobriety. I think everyone who attended left that meeting with a smile on our faces.

for love and tolerance, something I want to be remembered by

for few expectations and lots of acceptance

that my Astros won a game (oh dear, they're 2-7 and it doesn't look like it's gonna be a pretty season)


A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life.
- William Arthur Ward

take your pick

todAAy i AAm grAAteful & thAAnkful

for another serene day - that makes about 3 weeks, ever since I lowered and all but eliminated my expectations

that Melody G. told her interesting story yesterday at the noon AA speaker meeting.

for the springtime weather we're having - I'm wearing shorts every day after early morning 40's

for Mr SponsorPants and his post yesterday. Maybe the best blogpost I've ever read. Click HERE to see it.


Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goals.
- Henry Ford