Recovery. Sobriety. Living Wise.
I sat stunned in my rocking chair (yes, I sit in a chair and rock). The Chicago Cubs had won the World Series. “Cubs” and “World Series” is a non sequitur of the first order. And here I sat contemplating a world where the Chicago Cubs could win a World Series. After 108 years a groove sets in, a way of thinking, a default attitude. The … Continue reading A Program of Recovery: Chicago Cubs
“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.” ― Fred Rogers I remember one undistinguished day many years ago when I was sick in bed with the … Continue reading Tribute to Mr. Rogers
“Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” ~ Judy Garland Do you have a friend to go to when you need a dose of unvarnished truth? A no-nonsense friend to: Provide you with an honest appraisal about …… you? Provide you with an “Honest to God” reality check? Provide you with the non-sugar-coated truth? This is important today when we’re getting our … Continue reading No-Nonsense Friends
So, what comes to mind with this word, “fellowship?” I suspect there are a raft of simple images that come to mind. The word itself is rather strange; kind of like looking at a cloud. You know that it’s real, but it’s not so clear how it’s real. Is fellowship the activity of: People cavorting around in high spirits at a party? People cheering … Continue reading The Fellowship of the Waylaid
“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.” – Emma Lazarus I’ve been sickened by how fractured my country of America has become. The tone of nation has turned ugly; a bunker mentality seems to be tearing us apart. As I thought about this recently, I realized I had learned some valuable lessons from Rogers Park … Continue reading Ode to Rogers Park