I am a retired teacher who quit drinking and found happiness! After going deaf, I now have two cochlear implants!
Sunset over Camelback Mountain Dear Readers, Please forgive my absence from commenting on blogs. Mr. UT and I have been in Arizona this week! We went from snow in Minneapolis, to warm and sunny in the Phoenix area. We are blessed that we can travel. Many people would love to, but aren’t able to due … Continue reading Arizona Desert Beauty
Dear Readers, I ran through NYC today! Good thing I walk fast because everyone walks fast here! I ate fast, too! I even took a fast nap! I took an Uber to the Empire State Building, went to the top, then walked to Grand Central Station, and on to Rockefeller Center, where I went to … Continue reading Final Thoughts on Traveling Alone
Dear Readers,We are on vacation this week, in Montreal, Canada!I am sorry I will be unable comment much on your blogs, as I am using our I Pad.But I will try to read them, and like them, and catch up with comments when we get home.The coffee here is super yummy!The people so nice.Not missing drinking … Continue reading Montreal Vacation
Devil's Bridge in SedonaDear Readers,I'm back!We had a wonderful time! Never once did I wish I could be drinking. I am posting too many photos, but I want you to see what a happy sober vacation looks like!No pouting, no hangovers, no fights!Just hiking, golfing, beautiful scenery and romantic dinners. I'll try to catch up on all … Continue reading Home Again on Day 575
Dear Readers,I am leaving on vacation tomorrow, and I have not started packing yet!I hate packing.I am awful at it. Hubs bought me a huge suitcase one time, and he is sorry he did!I pack everything, and yet when I get to my destination, and have nothing to wear!Sedona ArizonaWe had snow yesterday here in Minneapolis, … Continue reading Checking In on Day 568!
Dear Readers,Hubs and I will be going on a vacation soon, to Arizona, where the sun is shining and warm!The first time I went on a sober vacation was several years ago, during one of my first attempts to stop drinking.I pouted for almost the whole time.At least I pouted all through any dinner we … Continue reading How to Vacation Sober and Have Fun!
Dear Readers,I have been sober on a vacation before,but not "happily" sober. This vacation was my first "happy" sober trip!My dear friend did not drink while I was there, which was very cool! However, I was not tempted, didn't feel sorry for myself, and was happy being with my friend, her dog (my God dog), the sunshine and blue … Continue reading Another First
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