Dear Readers,This is my second sober New Year's Eve!Last year I hosted a small gathering of friends. (You can read about it here.)It turned out better than I thought! Well, not the food.This year I am at peace with not drinking.It is so calming to not have to think about drinking, how much I drank, what I said, … Continue reading Happy New Year!
Memories
Dear Readers,Rice Park in St. Paul, MNWe went out to a Christmas dinner in the city of St. Paul. It was a very romantic restaurant located in an old mansion. The food was lovely and the company even better! We stopped by Rice Park in St. Paul to see the trees.It was gorgeous!(And COLD!)This is … Continue reading Memories
Guest Post by Mr. UnTipsy
Dear Readers,Below is another post written by Mr. UnTipsy:A Matter of Trust: Would I come home and find my wife drunk again? Would I get a call from one of her friends asking about her or expressing concern about her drinking? Would I come home again to find her missing, with no idea of where she … Continue reading Guest Post by Mr. UnTipsy
15 Months and 3 Days
Tree is Up!Dear Readers,My cataract is gone, and I have a new lens in my eye.I don't know exactly how much this surgery will help me with some of my vision problems, as some time will be needed to heal the eye. I did drive today, and I didn't run myself or anyone else off the road, and that's … Continue reading 15 Months and 3 Days
Post-Op
Dear Readers:(A post op post. As dictated to Mr. Un-Tipsy)I just wanted to take a moment to let you all know that my eye operation went very well. I saw my doctor today for my post operation exam and he was very pleased with the results. As soon as I get my new glasses I'll … Continue reading Post-Op
Sweet Fur Love
Turkey, please!Dear Readers,This was my second sober Thanksgiving, and it was a sweet treat!I saw some of my family, who live in another state; my sister, her husband, and some of my nephews and nieces.I love them so much.I met and held my new great-niece, so snuggly and cute.And then of course, there were hugs and licks from the … Continue reading Sweet Fur Love
Life on Day 433
Tonight by the FireDear Readers,I have now been sober for 433 days, or 14 months and 7 days. I love seeing the days add up! I think it gives me a sense of satisfaction. A sense that, yes, I am living a life without drinking.In fact, a good life, a better than before life!(It also means I … Continue reading Life on Day 433
Not Boring!
Dear Readers,As I sit and write this, I am in awe of this autumn in Minnesota. It continues to be simply glorious. It is warm, sunny, with the bluest skies I have ever seen.Knowing the cold is coming soon, I am soaking this up.I had several more sober learning experiences this week.The first was a surprise birthday … Continue reading Not Boring!
Who Is Your Hero?
Dear Readers,Sometimes I wonder what to write, after having been blogging over a year. But then I remember that writing this blog not only has helped me stop drinking, it might help someone else, too. At least that is my hope.It's also healing. By writing down my thoughts, I have to clarify them, and sometimes … Continue reading Who Is Your Hero?
Fun with Donuts!
Dear Readers,Yesterday was one of my favorite days ever!I actually got up early, for me, and had donuts and coffee with hubs.Then I went to my favorite yoga class. (I know donuts and yoga maybe don't mix, but it works for me! Well, kind of, as I felt a dough ball in my tummy!))I had fun laughing … Continue reading Fun with Donuts!
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