April 2, 2026

On April 2, 1998, I moved out of the transition house where I was living and attempted to re-integrate back into society. I think I was successful.

I had something on my mind during the night so I ended up waking up early. My word for the day was about the practice of self-restraint and not acting or speaking hastily or rashly which is what I was thinking of doing. Go figure.

One of my sponcees had asked if I wanted to accompany him to the early risers meeting. I am an early riser today so thats what I'll do today.

April 1, 2026

 Today is April 1. April Fools day. It's also the day Nancy and I stopped smoking, 9 years ago. It's not something I miss. Oh sometimes I think I miss it but then I ask myself what do you miss? The cyanide? the formaldehyde, the carbon monoxide? the paint thinner? the pieces of hair I used to find in tobacco, the yellow fingers? smelling like an ashtray all the time? And then I realize that I don't miss it. 

March 31, 2026

March came in like a lion, and seems to be going out like a lamb. Suits me just fine. I'm speaking at a birthday meeting tonight so that might be a good reason to wear a buttoned shirt.

Both my morning and my afternoon sessions canceled so that will give me more time to bake cookies. 

March 30, 2026

 Monday morning. Having a cup of coffee and listening to Benny Goodman, an album from 1937. I decided to play one album for each year from the last 100 years.

March 29, 2026

 It's Sunday again. Not very much going on. Church in the morning which includes coffee hour after church. I made some cookies for that. No committee meetings or workshops in the afternoon, but I do have my usual sponsorship session early this evening and the Living Sober meeting at 8.