dailyprompt, nature, ramblings

Finding Serenity Just Shy of Home…

Last month I returned to my home state of Oklahoma for the first time since my mother passed in 2015.  Weeks leading up to the trip, I started to become quite anxious.  While I looked forward to seeing my family and friends, there was an"edge" that kept creeping up, increasing personal doubt, fear, and resistance. … Continue reading Finding Serenity Just Shy of Home…

dailyprompt, sobriety

When a bottle has your name on it…

172 days.  That's how long it's been since I imbibed alcohol.  This is the longest I have gone without alcohol in my life. During the past few weeks and months, the dreams depicting drinking or drunken episodes have subsided a bit.  I still avoid the grocery aisle with liquor and beer.  I do not put… Continue reading When a bottle has your name on it…

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Reflections of 2017 (“Blessed Project”)

2017 ... WOW! You've been an intense year full of unexpected surprises.  Earlier I wrote my first article and had not anticipated writing another until next week.  However after reading Susie Lindau's Blessed Project, I felt  inspired to reflect on this year's gracious moments and lessons learned. Please check out the above link for the most… Continue reading Reflections of 2017 (“Blessed Project”)