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Renaissance Man with ADHD
My son H is standing next to me saying, “How about you play with your son?”. Tempting. Although I am pretty selfish and I didn’t have that in my agenda.
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Not perfect, but not homeless
Drinking was me getting comfortable giving up.
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The VA is Broken like my Brother
Last wednesday morning I bought a ticket to Atlanta so I could help my sister-in-law find my brother. The next day my brother and I drove the six hours to my mom’s house on the coast of South Carolina, he had divorce papers in hand. Before my flight from Detroit to Atlanta my sis-in-law said she had heard…
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Lying with Gratitude
If someone at the game asks me how I have all this energy at the age of 45 I’m not going to say, “It’s simple Bill, I give myself a healthy dose of amphetamines prior to every game.”
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Big Dumb Brother
My brother arrived at detox on Friday. It’s Monday and he is already healed. Hallelujah it’s a miracle! Nevermind that he spent the Thursday before going in sucking down crack.
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Booze Bros
My brother is heavy on my mind. My blood and fellow alcoholic. He doesn’t think he has a problem outside of his control. My brother-in-law went to Atlanta for a visit last week and spent some time with bro and his wife. The report back was that an intervention is needed ASAP to save his marriage…
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A Boring Itinerary is Okay
Top of the morning to you chappy. Let’s make a good day today. I will live with a smile. I will focus my energy on my job from 8:45-5. I will work toward growing our business. Leads and clicks. Ticking off the boxes. This evening I will enjoy the presence of my lovely boys. We…
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Morning Prayer
It still needs some work but helps my mindset first thing in the AM. “God, take away dishonesty, self-pity, self-seeking, and fear from my being today. Help me be of service to my family, fellows, and company. Guide my inner voice to be nice to myself and others. Grant me the confidence to live free…
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New Years’ Weekend Chicago
I’ve now decided that I will in fact partake in weed if offered in a social setting. That shit was enjoyable. I got giggly and more conversant. I won’t do it at home alone. I won’t buy it. This is not a slippery slope. This is not booze. So get off my back!!!!!