I am a retired teacher who quit drinking and found happiness! After going deaf, I now have two cochlear implants!
Dear Readers,It's Friday in the great city of Minneapolis!You can't be bored here, as there is really so much to do!Of course, I'm not doing it!It's 11:30 am, and I am still in my pajamas!In my defense...well, ever mind, I have no defense!The bed is made, the dishes put away, and I have played my … Continue reading Friday In The City
Dear Readers,I reached 1,000 Days today!I can hardly believe it!I remember when other people reached 1,000 days, and I was in awe of them!Now I am here, too!Mr. UT surprised me with a delivery of long stem roses, and a sweet card, that had a special meaning.When we were dating in high school, he would leave little … Continue reading 1,000 Days!
Dear Readers,It's finally partly sunny here, after many days of rain.Or maybe it's partly cloudy.I never can understand the difference between those two weather phrases.I think life is like that.It's part sun and part clouds.Sometimes it's raining, and sometimes it's not.Like the weather, it's unpredictable.I am working hard to challenge myself on my thinking that I am a victim … Continue reading Life Is Not Fair
I was hungry!Dear Readers,I find that using photos helps me write, for some reason.They are another way I can express what I am trying to say.Last week, Mr. UT and I went for a walk around one of our favorite parks, where there is a cool restaurant, so we stopped by, and sat outside to have a bite … Continue reading Self-Growth
Dear Readers, Flowers are blooming in our favorite park! Today, at my AA meeting we shared the "miracles" that have happened in our lives since we got sober. People shared powerful stories, heartbreaking drinking and using stories, and now their current miracles. This reminded me of a post I read today, by Mark Goodson, Miracle of the … Continue reading Look a Little Closer
Dear Readers,Having Fun and Getting Strong!I was always too scared to try Yoga Sculpt class, thinking it would be too hard.Last week, quite impulsively, I decided I would try it, and GUESS WHAT?It was fun!In fact, it was so fun I went again, today! I am stronger than I think.One of the things I have challenged myself to, … Continue reading Cultivating Joy in Recovery
CommunicationWhy is it so hard to talk with a loved one about their drinking problem?Mrs. Un-Tipsy and I talk a lot, about a lot of things. Truth be told, she does most of the talking, but I do listen, and I’m usually not shy about giving my opinion or view point. However; I admit that … Continue reading Communication: A Guest Post by Mr. UT
New Saw, Happy Guy!Dear Readers,Mr. UT has been busy working on a house project. I am so grateful to be married to a guy who cooks, cleans, builds, fixes, mows, and makes coffee every morning. (He is banned from doing laundry, however!)Not sure how I got so lucky!On April 4th, I was 31 months sober.I continue to be mindful of the … Continue reading Gifts of Sobriety On 31 Months
Dear Readers,It is now proven that isolation hurts us. It makes us sick, depressed, and in some cases leads to death.Some people are isolated due to a number of issues, some of which can't be changed, such as health problems or being unable to find transportation to get out and about.Other people isolate themselves.There are times I isolate myself, especially … Continue reading Isolation, Loneliness, and Sobriety
Dear Readers,Last week I was angry at my body.I was angry it gets sick so much. I was angry it hurts a lot.I was angry it stopped hearing.I was angry it can't do yoga everyday.I was angry I can only see out of one eye.I was angry at my dry eyes, that I can't drive far … Continue reading Body Anger, Body Acceptance
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