Sometimes, it’s better to just stay on the bridge… The story I was told is that one of my great uncles worked as a Bridge Tender in New York City, stationed on one of the Harlem River bridges. His job was to make sure the bridge was clear of traffic and pedestrians prior to […]
Category: Stories
No Sense to be Made
Sometimes, it doesn’t make any sense at all, especially when we see someone doing the same thing over and over again, even though it ends the same way, every time! Years ago, I became acquainted with a guy who was the friend of a friend. I did not know him all that well, I […]
It doesn’t just go away…
Nuclear power can be a safe, sustainable energy source that reduces carbon emissions, and produces only steam, not the thick smoke of coal plants; however, there is one draw-back: it produces nuclear waste! This waste is dangerous, and cannot just be dumped in a landfill, it must be managed carefully or it will kill people. […]
Friendly Persuasion
The young man had been wandering in the desert for too many days to count. He was hungry, thirsty, hot, dirty and lonely. He had gone into the wilderness to get some clarity in regard to his life and mission, and instead all he got was suffering! Although he was a religious man, it is […]
People, Places and Things
/ People who are new in Recovery are warned to avoid these, as getting involved with people, places and things that are connected with our active Addiction, can trigger a flare up of the disease! As a new-comer, it was easy for me to understand this, because when I tried to quit on my own, […]
It’s Just A Drink
I have seldom had A drink! As in one single drink…I never saw the point to it! I didn’t like the taste of booze all that much, but if I drank enough my taste-buds stopped working, and the rest went down like water! Besides, I did not drink it for the taste anyway, but for […]
The Zen of Cleaning House
I don’t have any rugs or carpets in my house… With two dogs and several cats, it just makes life easier! To be clear, I do not like to clean! I doubt that there are many people who actually like having to clean house, and this includes facing a sink full of dirty dishes, […]
A Story of Loss: Bob and Winnie Houk
Joseph David Houk, age 24, just 4 days shy of his 25th birthday. Joe didn’t have to say much, he just gave it. He was filled with a contagious kindness and had an overwhelming smile. He also had an unusual sense of humor that is sorely missed. He had a great deal of pride in […]
A Story of Loss: Frank Hollister
Losing Chris was the most difficult thing I have gone through. Today, I realize how fortunate I was to have Chris as my son. Chris was happy, fun loving, caring, warm, organized, generous and hardworking. He loved being a Dad and loved his 3 children and was deeply devoted to Laura and his three siblings. As […]
A Story of Loss: Dana and Jane King
Is addiction a choice or a disease? I don’t know. What I do know is that addiction is a severe form of physical, mental, and emotional suffering. Judging those with addiction will not help them overcome it. They are humans, and they are in deep pain–and so are their families. Our son once dreamed of […]