… and I am Somebody male. in my thirties. recovering alcoholic. live in minneapolis. work in progress. gay. serenity please.

Archive for July, 2004

Today’s happenings

07.13.2004 · Posted in Absurdity

Strange day so far. Work is busy, but a few things have struck me: Was driving into work today and spotted an older, heavier gentleman in the large Lincoln next to me at the stoplight. He was wearing a cowboy hat, sunglasses, light-colored suit, and white gloves made of lace! Drove further down Hennepin and ...

MoveOn.org part two

07.12.2004 · Posted in In the news

I just got this email from MoveOn.org. For those of you in Minnesota, this is directly applicable to you. For those of you outside of MN, I urge you to call your legistlators. Thank you for supporting the “United, Not Divided” campaign. There’s not much time left. The Senate is expected to vote on the ...

Surprisingly good mood

07.11.2004 · Posted in Recovery

Went to an NA meeting tonight. This meeting has an open discussion during the latter half and I was thinking about what I might say on my way over there. It occurred to me that it’s been a pretty busy week, and I’m surprised I’m handling it as well as I am. My mother was ...

Long day, but I’m grateful to be here!

07.09.2004 · Posted in Recovery

I had a really long day yesterday. Work included an all-day meeting with a new vendor we’re working with. I ducked out when I could to actually work, but still ended up leaving the office with a to-do list a mile long. My mother called me on my way home. She wasn’t doing well and ...

Spinning at The Firm

07.08.2004 · Posted in Autobiographical

Holy shite. I took a spinning class after a chest workout at The Firm. It was an intense program – I never knew exercycle riding could be such hard work! I encourage you all to join in. It’s fun to watch me wheeze ...

Speaking of hobos …

07.08.2004 · Posted in Friends

… I spotted a multi-tasking hobo the other day! He was quite clever. His cardboard sign must have been made out of a refrigerator box, given it’s size. Jim pointed out that he probably also used the sign as his house. They sure are getting clever these days! ...

Normal hobos

07.06.2004 · Posted in Recovery

Okay, so I did get something good out of A Million Little Pieces, afterall. The last 50 or so pages are actually getting good. James Frey speaks about how we (we being alcoholics and addicts) are all born normal [perhaps genetically predispositioned to addiction, but I don't know...] people. Then the disease strikes, and it’s ...