Category Archives: Sobriety

Those Who Have Walked Through my Life – Ed

Posted on 11/01/2013 by Bobo

It continually amazes me who “walks through my Life;” and when they show up.  It kinda reinforces the mantra, “When the Student is ready, the Teacher will come.” Towards the end of my flying career I had the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Christmas Carol…

Posted on 08/12/2012 by Bobo

This is my favorite Christmas carol.  I hope it “comes through” for you… The Littlest Angel I heard it long, long ago, and it “spoke to me” with such purity.  It took me right down to my core then, as … Continue reading →

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Measuring Cups on the Tree?

Posted on 25/11/2012 by Bobo

In early December 1998 I set up to build my annual Christmas cookies.  Lebkuchen cookies.  My grandmother made them for years, then the task fell to Mom.  They are really labor-intensive to make, taking all day.  But well worth it, … Continue reading →

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“If I Hadn’t Seen it with My Own Eyes….”

Posted on 01/11/2012 by Bobo

During one of my early discussions with Bev, I told her I never ‘really’ felt part of my family – that I always felt somewhat of an ‘outsider.’  I went on to tell her that in my mind, it was … Continue reading →

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Beverly

Posted on 27/10/2012 by Bobo

I have mentioned Beverly – Bev – several times now in my posts.  Probably a good time now, to introduce you to her… I met Bev in Sept/Oct of 1994 at an AA meeting: The Bowling Green Water Tower Meeting.  … Continue reading →

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The Unholy Trinity: The Takeaway

Posted on 25/10/2012 by Bobo

So what do I take away from all this – my ‘Unholy Trinity?” First and foremost of all, I am so very, very blessed – in spite of myself!  I could have taken a different “path” with any one of … Continue reading →

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The Unholy Trinity: Resolution – Dear Ole Dad

Posted on 23/10/2012 by Bobo

Resolving ‘Dear Ole Dad’ took a bit more time and effort… The last time I saw Dear Ole Dad was in August 1992.  I had gone to San Antonio specifically to confront him about his behavior over the years toward … Continue reading →

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The Unholy Trinity: Resolution – Sandy

Posted on 23/10/2012 by Bobo

Oh hell, I was so in love with Sandy.  The “love of my Life;” the One!  Then on 17 August 1967, at 1330 hours, it all came crashing down.  I was dumped! For years upon years every year, on August … Continue reading →

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“Bob the Builder” Ain’t Norm!

Posted on 06/10/2012 by Bobo

Caution (Very Adult Language) I was talking with my friend Harry the other day about woodworking.  Harry is a master carpenter.  Anyway the conversation soon got to those TV shows about woodworking – you know, the ones where everything always … Continue reading →

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Walking With Grandfather…

Posted on 18/09/2012 by Bobo

I am currently using a meditation book these days, “Meditations with Native American Elders,” as a guide for my spiritual readings in the early mornings.  I am so at peace with the teachings of these Native American Elders – it’s … Continue reading →

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