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Zip the Lip
Some people live by the sword, I, 12 Step Slogans, zipping the lip in my top ten. What does it mean? Shut the fuck up if you know what’s good for you because the minute you engage about anything confrontational, … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, fitness, grace, humanity, humor, internet, New York City, Politics, words, writing
Tagged 12 Step slogans, Central Park, Minding your business, Personal trainers
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Oh God
I was raised Catholic, though running for my life, my mother using God like a machete to scare me half to death, certainly a bad rap for the great creator. My God as of late is more casual, in a … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Faith, grace, humanity, humor, internet, Love, nature, readng, religion, travel, words
Tagged 12 Step slogans, Alcoholics Anonymous, answered prayers, Catholic Church, faith, The Bible
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Lucky Dog
Lucky is a 15 year-old toy poodle who’s on his way to the dentist to have a tooth pulled. He belongs to Mr. Brooks Brothers, the man I see in Starbucks most mornings. I first saw them one Sunday more … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Family, grace, humanity, humor, New York City, Starbucks
Tagged 12 Step slogans, Brooks Brothers, older dogs, Taking your pet to the vet, toy poodles
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Let’s Get Real
I heard someone say, we need to stop fighting reality in order to be happy. It stopped me in my tracks since we do shadowbox with what is, something I already know, not accepting the things we cannot change, to quote … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, grace, humanity, words
Tagged 12 Step slogans, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, keeping the faith, Paul Tillich
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January 1, 2017
A clean slate is how I’m looking at the day…an opportunity for change. Have you ever heard, the definition of insanity is, doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different result? 2016 for me was all about … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, Home, humor, Love, New York City, women, words, writing
Tagged 12 Step slogans, hope springs eternal, Making healthy changes, New Year's resolutions
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Going To The Hardware Store For Oranges
l love this expression since, though cleverly cryptic, says it all. It’s when you have a need, secret or confidence you trust to the wrong person, coming away more bitch-slapped than comforted. I’ve been in an inexplicable swoon unable to … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, friendship, men, religion, women
Tagged 12 Step slogans, Catholicism, hope, Maya Angelou
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Don’t Pick Up The Rope
I love this expression meaning, do not engage when provoked, surely an art to hone. I’m provoked on the hour by an assortment of irritants, from the woman across from me who leaves her wet garbage in the hall when … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, Home, humor, men, New York City, women
Tagged 12 Step slogans, avoiding confrontation, keeping your cool, peace of mind, shutting up Donald Trump
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Awaiting The Outcome
Anne Lamott said quoting Paul Tillich, the opposite of faith is certainty. In other words, we always think we know what’s what as if we’re chronically writing a screenplay. The truth is, we know nothing. As some of you know, … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Books, Faith, Gratitude, humor, Love, New York City, writing
Tagged 12 Step slogans, Anne Lamott, having faith, Out of Africa Isak Dinesen, peace of heart, September 11th 2001
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