A famous musician, a successful author, a politician, a philanthropist… what could such people do to bring in people who need us, our fellowship, our program. But fortunately we’ll never know. For they exist, but we don’t know, cannot name them, should […]
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Ponder the word “percolate.” Is your first thought the sound as the percolator is plugged in (or placed on a burner) and coffee brews to the tune? Or do you envision a liquid finding its way molecule by droplet, purified […]
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How can you love a stranger? Oh, of course if you go to the Big Big Book you’re to love everybody, neighbors, one another, even your enemy. But really, a stranger? Yet, experience shows it’s true. I’ve watched newcomers in […]
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We are people who normally would not mix. But there exists among us a fellowship, a friendliness, and an understanding which is indescribably wonderful. ~ Alcoholics Anonymous (Kindle Locations 390-391). We’re an odd lot, a group that would never exist […]
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You shouldn’t consider asking me to accept a service position I can’t do. Look how many are better able. I can’t. I’m not qualified, would fall on my face, get us into such a state we’d be sued and bankrupt, […]
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