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Happy New Year! by Patrick Posted in: Blog Posts in Alcoholism Sedona, Arizona Today: "Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle." which I believe is a variation of "Be kind, for everyone yo ... Read on »

Post acute withdrawal (PAW) by Patrick Posted in: Blog Posts in Alcoholism I read this and a lot of the information rang true for me, especially the 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, and 1 & 2-year sobriety dates re-triggering symptoms, sleep issues, and diffi ... Read on »

Wow, snow. by Patrick Posted in: Blog Posts in Alcoholism Lou and Kristen are probably correct in the comments on my last post, I probably wouldn't be out there doing this stuff hungover...and I am now at it again this weekend. ... Read on »

Muddy leaves by Patrick Posted in: Blog Posts in Alcoholism One weekend ago: Today #1 Today #2 Glad I am not shoveling and raking with a hangover... Read on »

Where to? by Patrick Posted in: Blog Posts in Alcoholism I began this blog as a way to keep track of my progress. Writing down goals and my struggles to attain them helped. I was looking back at some of my old posts today, an ... Read on »

Family, holiday, and the weekend by Patrick Posted in: Blog Posts in Alcoholism The difference between whether you say, 'I wish I would have,' or 'I'm glad I did,' at the end of your life is whether or not you take decisive action during your life. ~ b ... Read on »

Happy Thanksgiving by Patrick Posted in: Blog Posts in Alcoholism Happy Thanksgiving. We're off to the desert southwest to be with family, and will be back next week. Hope everyone has a great holiday! Read on »

A nice autumn weekend by Patrick Posted in: Blog Posts in Alcoholism I think we need to make weekends three days long. One of the things I love the best about not drinking is never waking up with a hangover. What a stupid cycle that was ... Read on »

H1N1 cough etiquette PSA by Patrick Posted in: Blog Posts in Alcoholism Haven't decided whether to get the shot, or just follow the cough instructions in the video. :-) Today I am grateful for: Yoga, yet another new fitness acti ... Read on »

The suitcase is unpacked by Patrick Posted in: Blog Posts in Alcoholism Back home from two trips, with a day to gather thoughts in between. There really is no place like home. Today I am disappointed since two friends are (seemingly) back out ... Read on »

Off for the (sober) weekend by Patrick Posted in: Blog Posts in Alcoholism Heading north this weekend to help our eldest daughter set up the condo she (finally) managed to purchase. Home purchases can be an extremely stressful process, especially ... Read on »

In the news by Patrick Posted in: Blog Posts in Alcoholism I heard the following story on the news today: Students of Marion County Public Schools, in Ocala, Fla., were surprised when a couple driving a riding lawnmower struck th ... Read on »

Going going gone! by Patrick Posted in: Blog Posts in Alcoholism The house that I grew up in is sold, finally. My mom is now living in an apartment with other seniors and is the happiest that I have seen her in a very long time. After my fa ... Read on »

Sad but true by Patrick Posted in: Blog Posts in Alcoholism (image credit-WQD Forum) So, I happened to pick up the local school paper while out having coffee with friends. The headline was about a faculty member (many published b ... Read on »

Interlock Device Mandate by Patrick Posted in: Blog Posts in Alcoholism A component of the draft Highway Bill will mandate that all 50 states require ignition interlock devices for drunken driving convictions. Not doing so will mean the loss of f ... Read on »

Escort by Patrick Posted in: Blog Posts in Alcoholism This morning I had the privilege to ride as an escort to a fallen Hero, from a local airport to the funeral home in northern Virginia. The only reason that I post about this ... Read on »

Mean people, conflict resolution, and a wedding by Patrick Posted in: Blog Posts in Alcoholism Back when I was living in Arizona one of my fellow workers was just plain mean and angry. It appeared to many of us that he got out of bed each morning and made a conscious ... Read on »

Songs I remember from the past by Patrick Posted in: Blog Posts in Alcoholism Stationed in what was then West Germany, circa 1978... "Angel of darkness is upon you. Stuck a needle in your arm. So take another toke, have a blow for your nose. ... Read on »

Workin' by Patrick Posted in: Blog Posts in Alcoholism Finally Friday, again. I'm sure I've mentioned this before, but gosh - the technology challenges at work are simply amazing. We've got a very high volume, service rela ... Read on »

Friday Flash 55 by Patrick Posted in: Blog Posts in Alcoholism It has been eight years since the attack on the WTC and Pentagon. I vividly remember where I was, and the sky was eerily silent as I drove to work. As we went about our mundan ... Read on »