sobriety
Being Happy Without Being Special
“I’ve been sober for over 18 years, and the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous as they are written in the book Twelve Steps And Twelve Traditions were an instrumental part of my early recovery. I would read them everyday and I memorized most of what I read. I also practice them, of course, and even … Read more
An Unmanly Walk On The Beach
I know I haven’t made a video in a long time, but I’ve been busy enjoying my life, as you will see in this one. It isn’t the extreme type we see that goes viral. And to some, it may not be all that funny. But I had fun making it with my wife’s help, … Read more
A Rebel With A Cause
“I used to be a rebel without a cause, but now that I have one. I’m still a rebel.” —Darryl S. Duke Helping others sometimes requires a sense of humor. I believe in being an example of someone who’s happy in life without using a substance and not afraid to make fun of themselves.  I think … Read more
Adventures With The Boogeyman
I like to tell people in early recovery that we should look at sobriety as an adventure, filled with fears and uncertainty, but also wonderful discoveries. Some of these discoveries help us to grow and understand ourselves better, two important ingredients for greater happiness, while others help us with our fears and believe we can … Read more
The Morning After
I didn’t drink everyday, but because of how I drank, I will never forget the morning after one of my drinking sprees. In that light, I can honestly say my worse day sober will always be better than my best day hung over. That may sound like a bold statement if you consider that something … Read more