Joe shared today he was 6 months sober

I remember my 6 months like it was a lifetime ago…

My first homegroup had members who were fond of telling newcomers that the first year was the most difficult year of your life.

I told them that anyone who would say that hadn’t experienced year 2…

All the best Joe! One day at a time…

Dennis Mantin

A deep thinker of sorts in silence and resolve can certainly look like something else.

Opinions were shared in concerns and contempt and the lesson I got: I was ready when I was ready.

I suspect no different than most looking for answers to the greater questions. I took my time leaving inner world.

The precious advice was about work and money and how I was wasting so much time…

Are you sure this life is to be spent in such certainty of deeds and financial acquisitions?

Dennis Mantin

Their thrills cut the morning darkness. The expectation of light brings me back. To today and whatever that brings but for now we wait for the sun whose arrival is always announced…

Dennis Mantin

They seem to be more common than uncommon, in fact they seem to be everywhere…

More than just cats and dogs, or fat and skinny…

More than just curious, it seems somehow strangely tolerant and accepting.

Dennis Mantin

Gord wrote, ” He said, ‘Bring on a brand new renaissance… cause I think I’m ready.’ ”

Lisa said to her father after he offered her something from the barbecue. “Do you have anything there that hasn’t been brutally murdered?”

Homer answered “I think the veal died of loneliness.”

I’m just guessing Leonardo had a sense of humor.

Dennis Mantin

Rolled out in front of dainty feet. The delicate glide with practiced gait. A force pulls them through the smiles. Adoration manifests applause long after the spotlights cool and the carpets are rolled by anonymous strangers into trucks and dark storage.

Dennis Mantin

JordanPeterson says that the meaning in life is RESPONSIBILITY.

By my own experience I’d have to say he has a point.

When I truly didn’t know what I wanted… I chose to what I called “Party”

Party was an excuse to get high which in my case turned to blind drunk because I don’t have an off switch before unconsciousness.

The clarity of responsibility works for me and I suspect I’m not alone in this.

Dennis Mantin

More than I could ever need.

Desire for more is replaced by greed.

I’m Greedyguts!

Easter Sunday I want the store.

Give the lamb and the Lions roar…

I’m Greedyguts!

I want it all, much more than need.

Don’t know why it’s how I bleed.

I’m Greedyguts.

Bit off more than I could ever chew.

It’s something old and nothing new.

I’m Greedyguts!

Dennis Mantin

The stage was set.

The sun went down.

The dancers dance.

Throughout the town.

The sun came up.

The band still played.

The sinners slept.

The Saints they prayed.

Dennis Mantin