Category: Reflections

  • In Defense of AA

    In Defense of AA

    Now I do want to make one thing clear: AA is by no means the only way to get sober, or even the best. There is no “best” way.The best way to get sober is how you got sober. Source: Sorry, that AA “study” is bullshit — The Real Edition — Medium Norcross wrote a…

  • Are We Promiscuous Drinkers?

    Boston Magazine’s recent article on the Boston Beer Company and their Sam Adams brand’s standing—or lack thereof—in the craft beer world is making the rounds. Particular of note is the article’s notion that the latest generation of beer lovers are brand-agnostic. We, so the article states to Jim Koch’s ire, care more about the new…

  • Water and Establishing The Work Space

    Water and Establishing The Work Space

    Vancouver, Portland, Chinese Gardens, and Austin, TX.

  • Why I’m Embarrassed By My Degree

    Why I’m Embarrassed By My Degree

    I am embarrassed by my degree. Not my major, nor my university, but the date. Embarrassed because few people knew about the secret of the date on it.

  • Awaiting Her Decision

    Awaiting Her Decision

    The Catholic Christian tradition holds that Jesus was born to a normal woman, Mary, who was a virgin, using the traditional definition of the term. God, being born into the world by a woman, wasn’t forced upon Mary, but only occurred after she gave her consent.

  • Adult Time

    Adult Time

    Parenthood is an absolute joy. There is nothing like the unconditional love that your children display to you. However, Mommy and Daddy need some adult time too. Vanessa and I were sitting down together one night a couple of months ago when we realized that something was missing. I love my work and the community…