Here is a huge number, 1oo,ooo,ooo,ooo,ooo,ooo,ooo, I read about this number when I was thinking about the impossibly huge number of stars in the Universe. That number is the estimated number of the stars. In the Bible I found out that the stars are God’s Handiwork. Also know from the Bible that God knows them … More Handiwork
My group of friends and I did a lot of wonderful things together when I was in my twenties. For example we loved to take weekend driving marathons. One time on a three day weekend we drove to British Columbia. Two of the guys had nice new cars. It is a mystery to me where … More Young George
A few days ago I wrote about all the goodness my brother David brought to me at an otherwise terrible time in my life, my father’s suicide I am so grateful to David. However, as I think back over David’s life I feel his best moments might be around an extremely difficult time for him. … More David’s Finest Hour
My dad died by suicide with my gun when I was 15 years old. I had been given a 22rifle the previous Christmas by my uncle, I was very careful with my gun because I was worried about my eight year old sister Ruthie accidentally injuring herself. I broke down the gun and kept the … More My Big Brother
One of Al-Anon’s daily meditation books is called “The Courage To Change”. One of the ways I need the courage to change is I need is the courage to be myself. Here are some ideas that have helped me to get the courage to be myself. When I have heard of a death bed scene … More A Real Person
A few minutes ago I wanted to reload a new head on my razor, It took a few minutes and the help of my reading glasses but I got it done. However. when I tried to shave I discovered I had installed the razor head backwards. I was trying to shave with the plastic part … More My Look Out
Decades ago when I had just started my Al-Anon program I was trying to make amends to people I had hurt in my past. I ran across a problem in making amends. In the years I had been CEO of Union Rescue Missions Of Los Angeles I had hurt many people. By this time I … More Making Amends
The perfectionist base of my personality is always there in me. Over the years I have come to understanding that character defect was mine for my whole life. I also learned perfectionism need not dominate my life. Though perfectionism was with me every day I learned that through the Al-Anon tools I could could control … More Emotional Mistake
1.I am grateful for the foundation for life the Bible provides for me. 2. I am thankful Gina and Chad who have stood by me during this pandemic 3. I am thankful for Jill and Eric because I now they love me and have given such pleasure and help. 4. I am grateful for JoAnna … More Gratitude
Today this pandemic is getting to me. i feel anxiety that is not based on my reality. My reality is good I am loved and valued by God, my family, my friends and by you. Thank you very much. As always, taking positive action has already begun to lift my spirits. I am also doing … More Bad Day
