Thanks.  I am doing my best.  My best is rarely good enough, so  “giving it up” might well come. (Then I’ll probably go directly to pot–and I’m not talking about my weight.)  And thanks for  nice words about the “reviews.”  Movies!  Sometimes I think they’ve saved my life. 

Thank you so much for your concern.  I agree with you, but not so far as AA.  It’s not a matter of pride–I’ve never had much of that.  It’s more knowing my limitations.  AA is like talk therapy, and that was never ever successful for me.  There are certain things I need to do by myself for myself.   This is not–as you have just read–a new problem, nor one that I haven’t attempted to deal with.  Avoiding my afternoon temptation is a great accomplishment for me.  I have to start there.  For a long, long time I’ve almost been all there, having cleansed myself of the need to drink from morning to night.  I did that on my own and I have to believe I can go all the way, on my own.  Perhaps I am kidding myself, but right now not coming home “tipsy” is a big step in the right direction.    We’ll see.  For sure I’ll keep you updated.

XXXXMr W

I am so sorry to have been “away” for so long, but I’ve been struggling whether or not to bring this up, here.  But the more I’ve talked about it with friends, in the flesh, the better and stronger I’ve felt, so…

I’ll be fine.  Some really positive things have happened recently that have given me more of a grip.   As much a grip as I manage.  Hugs and big kisses to you, too.

From “Niagara”–  “Your husband doesn’t like music, Mrs. Loomis?”

MM:  “Yeah, sure, if you give him a rocking chair and a corny old tune like ‘In the Gloaming.”       (Tough MM was really hot!)