Disclaimer: This is my blog that I write for myself, to keep track of what's going on in AA for my sanity- take what you like and leave the rest. This just in! Usually the Past-Trustees are invited to attend the dinner given by GSO before the opening of the General Service Conference, so that … Continue reading All Past Trustees Are Untrusted & Uninvited
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Dogs In Meetings, Part 2
Disclaimer - I write this blog for myself to stay sane as AA detriorates, take what you like and leave the rest. Dogs In Meetings - today it happened again. This time Betty, the craziest retread of late, came in late, cussed a few times during her share in a big meeting, and then left … Continue reading Dogs In Meetings, Part 2
Plain English Big Book…Like Gagging on Oatmeal Without Sugar!
"The next morning I called a friend in Montreal. He had plenty of money left, so I decided to move to Canada to work for him. By the following spring, my wife and I were living just like we had in New York. We had a lovely home and plenty of money. I felt like … Continue reading Plain English Big Book…Like Gagging on Oatmeal Without Sugar!
P. 250-251 AA Comes Of Age…
Disclaimer - I write this blog for my sanity - take what you like and leave the rest. I sat alone again today at the Principles and Applications Meeting of AA that I started several months ago, as a place-holder for AA and read by myself what Dr. Tiebot has to say, "My second finding, … Continue reading P. 250-251 AA Comes Of Age…
Cheerfully
Disclaimer- this blog is for me, take what you like and leave the rest. When Trouble Comes Cheerfully Capitalize God's Omnipotence! I had that title up and I had left out the word Cheerfully LOL! I am sure glad they threw that in at the end. They had no trouble back then in the exuberant … Continue reading Cheerfully
Living Without The Fellowship.
I was taught that there are 3 sides to the triangle – and that that the triangle was equilateral therefore I was to do all three sides equally in order to remain within God, which is a circle. Where I live, the Fellowship of AA, is gone. I go to a club – which has … Continue reading Living Without The Fellowship.
How Much Longer Am I Going To Write This Blog?
Disclaimer: I write this blog for myself - so take what you like and leave the rest. But sometimes I wonder - do I have anything else to say? Am I saying the same thing over and over? OFW. Today, I sat alone for an hour at the Principles and Applications Meeting I started, reading … Continue reading How Much Longer Am I Going To Write This Blog?
Going Forward With Sponsorship
Disclaimer - I am keeping a record of my plans here on the internet, for myself, in case I lose my copy of the file - and for no other reason. Use this if you like or don't. I may do the "Call me everyday for 30 days" thing first. I don't expect to ever … Continue reading Going Forward With Sponsorship
Sponsorship Contract
I am having to make a contract with a sponsee who is bogged down in the first third of inventory for a year. Just sharing. Going forward, I might do this with sponsees from the beginning - You must treat me as a mentor – the book says protoge on p.92 which implies a “mentor”, … Continue reading Sponsorship Contract
Week 4 of the New Application of Principles Group
We are reading the Dr. Tiebot Appendix in the back of AA Comes of Age. I highly recommend it. It gives a fresh perspective on our illness from an HONEST psychiatrist. Fascinating. Alcoholics Anonymous comes of age_ a brief history of A_A -- W_, Bill -- 1957 -- New York_ Alcoholics AnonymousDownload
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