Wednesday, January 8, 2014  Celebration - Part I  Thank you to
everyone for your responses to my last two posts.  The fact is
that I would write this blog even if no one read it.  It's way
cheaper than therapy and it works.  But the fact that I know you
guys are out there, cheering me on, supporting me when I'm low
and laughing at my stupid jokes has made this blog a part of my
life and you all a part of my family.  And if even one person
gets even an ounce of comfort from my words then it's worth
every keystroke.   Yesterday got me thinking about the word
"celebrate".  The meaning of that word has changed so much in my
sobriety.  Believe it or not fellow alkies, everything is not
cause for celebration!  I know!  I was shocked too.  See, when I
was drinking I was constantly on the lookout for situations
that would make me feel normal AND allow me to drink as much
as I wanted.  The key was to celebrate something so that
everyone was drinking and I didn't feel so alone.  The words
"Let's Celebrate" rolled off m