He marched it off in bootcamp, sweated it off when told “drop and gimme 50.” Made weight each year by desperation. But retirement came with no commands, no requirements, no impediments to appetite. He left the commands but found a […]
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Happiness Not Necessary
During my years in OA, I’ve realized that the key to my peace, not necessarily my “happiness,” lies in turning my life over to my Higher Power one day at a time. When I do this, the burden of trying […]
Continue reading »I’m a Trash Can
If I don’t throw it away then I’m a trash can. ~ Kay S The debris that sticks to the container. Food that drops on the floor, no matter h0w many seconds. Food left on the plates, you alone in […]
Continue reading »Face Down in Cheesecake
I’m not facedown in a cheesecake. Miranda Dunkin’ Donuts coming to town… making the newspaper, TV, radio, talk around the coffee pot. Valentines…get candy for everybody you know or you won’t be respected and they won’t feel loved. You have […]
Continue reading »Give Up Sainthood
Give up sainthood, renounce wisdom, and it will be a hundred times better for everyone. ~ The Tao Perfectionism. Seemingly something to be sought, to be cherished, to gradually attain, but no! Perfection can be recognized not by advancement but by […]
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