Friends of Bill W.

LeftWriteFemme · 11-18-2009, 05:39 AM

November 18

MAIL FRAUD

The open envelope betrays the tampering I suspect. Too bad my critics are snooping, not my supporters. When they are finished tearing open my mail, they tear me apart as well. Shredded, I feel unable to handle further correspondence. I shut down communications. There is no channel for benefactors to travel. My champions are at a loss to defend me from my opponents; the struggle flounders. Misunderstanding the meaning of messages, I have been mocked and enslaved. I would love to vanquish my foes, but you see I am opening my own mail.

Ask often all the questions.

LeftWriteFemme · 11-19-2009, 05:09 AM

November 19

DRIVEWAY TIME

Layer after layer of blue stack the sky, the moon risen and the sun dipping away. I wait for the twin lights, the constellation of headlights---my ride to the meeting. It will be the entry vehicle to a world of population, leaving behind the galaxy of me, the single star. I stand silent and the feeling of fellowship carries the miles. Laughter flies the winds of memory and all the old jokes of truth and tribute are fresh and abide with me until the car arrives and we make it all new again.

Ride a horse to a pony show.

LeftWriteFemme · 11-20-2009, 05:19 AM

November 20

NUZZLE’S OFFERING

Like a vegan kitten who wrestles long tailed leaves and twigs, subduing them and dragging these prizes to the feet of human parents, I fight paper tigers and bring the tatters as tribute to my Higher Power. These bloodless battles are pure practice; future wars may not be as clean. I can not enlist my God to fight these skirmishes; I would never believe in one that I could. I accept Deus as creator and cheerleader, but champion, no. Foliage and foes are mine to fight. The spoils, I bring back for pats on the head and bragging.

Talk to things other than people.

Tommi · 11-20-2009, 08:35 AM

Saw this early AM post and smiled, knowing form and function, tarry then race. Wait and it will come.

Rested in that trust, and it came. Daily I see, touch and taste the miracle of my existence. I listen to the thoughts that dash about, sputtering and spewing, whistling and cooing.

Clouds come by and I may cry. Sunlight breaks and I know why.

Tommi · 11-21-2009, 06:09 AM

Welcome to the 46th International Women's Conference
February 11-14, 2010

Orlando, Fl
IWC Mission Statement

The International Women's Conference is a bridge to a better understanding of the Alcoholics Anonymous philosophy and way of life because of our special needs in sobriety as women. We, as women members of Alcoholics Anonymous, are survivors. We have found a way to obtain meaning, depth, and responsibility in our lives. This came about out of desire, decision, determination and spiritual guidance. An elevated sense of belong that is brought about by the special services and special needs provided by our Women's Conference is our goal.

Come join us for the
46th Annual International Women's Conference
to be held February 11-14, 2010 .

The 46th International Women's Conference will be held at the
THE DOUBLETREE HOTEL
At the entrance to Universal Studios Orlando
5780 Major Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32819
407-351-1000, Toll Free 800-327-2110
On-Line Reservations: www.doubletree.com
Note, this takes you directly to the 46th IWC booking page.

Help make the conference a financial success by booking rooms in the conference host hotel, buying meal tickets (which include taxes and tips), because ….. WE PAY OUR OWN WAY!

Important Information
The entire conference is a closed AA women's event for registrants only.
· Mail-in registration closes January 5, 2010.
· No checks will be accepted o-site at the conference. Cash or money orders in U.S. dollars only.
· At the conference, name badges must be worn at all times. Please register by January 5, 2010 to ensure a pre-printed badge.
· The 46th IWC and the International Women's Conference, Inc. are not responsible for any loss of personal items or personal injury.
· No child care will be provided

http://www.internationalwomensconference.org/#

LeftWriteFemme · 11-21-2009, 07:33 AM

November 21

FLORAL TROPHIES

Captured pet plants grow in my window. Why these specimens are given such regal care I suspect, but can’t explain. Delicate shoots pile out of sturdy stalks; roots force the confines of my decorative pots. How many neighborly blooming faces stare into my kitchen, greeting me mornings? I am amazed what good company my leafy friends can be when I am loving myself. Advantageous to my mental health, I breathe their exhaust and they breathe mine. Symbiotic, we live. I grow and flower; grateful these plants keep me.

Allow also small dreams that fit in your hand.

LeftWriteFemme · 11-22-2009, 07:20 AM

November 22

JELLYFISH AND PEANUT BUTTER CARDS

Jellyfish and peanut butter cards make for busy days and cheerful nights, sunlit at the beach and lantern light filled with double-decker solitaire. Camping as a way of life suits some as they run from their lives. For the more balanced, camp is a temporary retreat. To the overly invested, camping is an aberration, a threat to the foundations of civilization as we know it. I can take a bit of sand in my hair, smoke in the air. Though I do dread the feeling of coming back to the life I love and feeling like a stranger. Temporary disengagement estranges me from the place, the things, the dog. I need time away, variety of experience, expanded horizons. I need my entrenched home life. I need it all and must accept the clock never stops running anyplace on the planet even if I am enjoying a good game with sticky camp cards, regaling tales of man-of-war.

Don’t break your wishbone.

Tommi · 11-22-2009, 08:26 AM

Wow, woke refreshed and thankful

It is almost Thanksgiving. I began doing the annual requisite list of what I am thankful for. It has gotten so much bigger.

I am greateful beyond words.

Thank you God, I couldn't have dreamed it. It is more than I had on my list.

pumpndude · 11-21-2016, 07:31 PM

this thread is important to people in recovery.....
I'm sure I'm not the only alcoholic/addict here in recovery...
If so I hope new members find this site....

pumpndude · 12-06-2016, 10:55 PM

Today is a good day, why? I have another day clean and sober....

I turned 20 on Nov.-13-16
I have heard pretty much everything at meetings or talking with fellow members etc....

If anyone wants to talk and don't want to post on this thread then message me....

Searching for fellow members of AA, would like to read posts and make some new friends...

cathexis · 12-17-2016, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pumpndude

this thread is important to people in recovery.....
I'm sure I'm not the only alcoholic/addict here in recovery...
If so I hope new members find this site....

We are everywhere (under a rock or a disco-ball, as a CEO or the janitor). You never know where we'll up!!!

Sober 7 years.

11-21-2009, 06:09 AM	#5
Tommi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Usually "Hello" Relationship Status: Married and Bound to Tommi's kaijira (Ts_kaijira ) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Suthun.... California that is. Across the ridge from Laguna Beach. Posts: 8,151 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,621 Thanked 21,338 Times in 5,970 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	46th International Women's Conference Orlando, 2/11-2/14/2010 Welcome to the 46th International Women's Conference February 11-14, 2010 Orlando, Fl IWC Mission Statement The International Women's Conference is a bridge to a better understanding of the Alcoholics Anonymous philosophy and way of life because of our special needs in sobriety as women. We, as women members of Alcoholics Anonymous, are survivors. We have found a way to obtain meaning, depth, and responsibility in our lives. This came about out of desire, decision, determination and spiritual guidance. An elevated sense of belong that is brought about by the special services and special needs provided by our Women's Conference is our goal. Come join us for the 46th Annual International Women's Conference to be held February 11-14, 2010 . The 46th International Women's Conference will be held at the THE DOUBLETREE HOTEL At the entrance to Universal Studios Orlando 5780 Major Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32819 407-351-1000, Toll Free 800-327-2110 On-Line Reservations: www.doubletree.com Note, this takes you directly to the 46th IWC booking page. Help make the conference a financial success by booking rooms in the conference host hotel, buying meal tickets (which include taxes and tips), because ….. WE PAY OUR OWN WAY! Important Information The entire conference is a closed AA women's event for registrants only. · Mail-in registration closes January 5, 2010. · No checks will be accepted o-site at the conference. Cash or money orders in U.S. dollars only. · At the conference, name badges must be worn at all times. Please register by January 5, 2010 to ensure a pre-printed badge. · The 46th IWC and the International Women's Conference, Inc. are not responsible for any loss of personal items or personal injury. · No child care will be provided http://www.internationalwomensconference.org/#

11-21-2016, 07:31 PM	#9
pumpndude Member How Do You Identify?: Good Guy Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Sonora, CA Posts: 108 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3 Thanked 211 Times in 70 Posts Rep Power: 1503251	wow this thread is important to people in recovery..... I'm sure I'm not the only alcoholic/addict here in recovery... If so I hope new members find this site.... __________________ Everything Ending Is Also A Beginning We Just Don't Know It At The Time

12-06-2016, 10:55 PM	#10
pumpndude Member How Do You Identify?: Good Guy Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Sonora, CA Posts: 108 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3 Thanked 211 Times in 70 Posts Rep Power: 1503251	Today is a good day, why? I have another day clean and sober.... I turned 20 on Nov.-13-16 I have heard pretty much everything at meetings or talking with fellow members etc.... If anyone wants to talk and don't want to post on this thread then message me.... Searching for fellow members of AA, would like to read posts and make some new friends... __________________ Everything Ending Is Also A Beginning We Just Don't Know It At The Time

11-18-2009, 05:39 AM	#1
LeftWriteFemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Daddy's good girl Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 16,642 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,529 Thanked 12,293 Times in 5,185 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	November 18 MAIL FRAUD The open envelope betrays the tampering I suspect. Too bad my critics are snooping, not my supporters. When they are finished tearing open my mail, they tear me apart as well. Shredded, I feel unable to handle further correspondence. I shut down communications. There is no channel for benefactors to travel. My champions are at a loss to defend me from my opponents; the struggle flounders. Misunderstanding the meaning of messages, I have been mocked and enslaved. I would love to vanquish my foes, but you see I am opening my own mail. Ask often all the questions.

11-19-2009, 05:09 AM	#2
LeftWriteFemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Daddy's good girl Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 16,642 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,529 Thanked 12,293 Times in 5,185 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	November 19 DRIVEWAY TIME Layer after layer of blue stack the sky, the moon risen and the sun dipping away. I wait for the twin lights, the constellation of headlights---my ride to the meeting. It will be the entry vehicle to a world of population, leaving behind the galaxy of me, the single star. I stand silent and the feeling of fellowship carries the miles. Laughter flies the winds of memory and all the old jokes of truth and tribute are fresh and abide with me until the car arrives and we make it all new again. Ride a horse to a pony show.

11-20-2009, 05:19 AM	#3
LeftWriteFemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Daddy's good girl Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 16,642 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,529 Thanked 12,293 Times in 5,185 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	November 20 NUZZLE’S OFFERING Like a vegan kitten who wrestles long tailed leaves and twigs, subduing them and dragging these prizes to the feet of human parents, I fight paper tigers and bring the tatters as tribute to my Higher Power. These bloodless battles are pure practice; future wars may not be as clean. I can not enlist my God to fight these skirmishes; I would never believe in one that I could. I accept Deus as creator and cheerleader, but champion, no. Foliage and foes are mine to fight. The spoils, I bring back for pats on the head and bragging. Talk to things other than people.

11-20-2009, 08:35 AM	#4
Tommi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Usually "Hello" Relationship Status: Married and Bound to Tommi's kaijira (Ts_kaijira ) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Suthun.... California that is. Across the ridge from Laguna Beach. Posts: 8,151 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,621 Thanked 21,338 Times in 5,970 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	Saw this early AM post and smiled, knowing form and function, tarry then race. Wait and it will come. Rested in that trust, and it came. Daily I see, touch and taste the miracle of my existence. I listen to the thoughts that dash about, sputtering and spewing, whistling and cooing. Clouds come by and I may cry. Sunlight breaks and I know why.

11-21-2009, 07:33 AM	#6
LeftWriteFemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Daddy's good girl Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 16,642 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,529 Thanked 12,293 Times in 5,185 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	November 21 FLORAL TROPHIES Captured pet plants grow in my window. Why these specimens are given such regal care I suspect, but can’t explain. Delicate shoots pile out of sturdy stalks; roots force the confines of my decorative pots. How many neighborly blooming faces stare into my kitchen, greeting me mornings? I am amazed what good company my leafy friends can be when I am loving myself. Advantageous to my mental health, I breathe their exhaust and they breathe mine. Symbiotic, we live. I grow and flower; grateful these plants keep me. Allow also small dreams that fit in your hand.

11-22-2009, 07:20 AM	#7
LeftWriteFemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Daddy's good girl Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 16,642 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,529 Thanked 12,293 Times in 5,185 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	November 22 JELLYFISH AND PEANUT BUTTER CARDS Jellyfish and peanut butter cards make for busy days and cheerful nights, sunlit at the beach and lantern light filled with double-decker solitaire. Camping as a way of life suits some as they run from their lives. For the more balanced, camp is a temporary retreat. To the overly invested, camping is an aberration, a threat to the foundations of civilization as we know it. I can take a bit of sand in my hair, smoke in the air. Though I do dread the feeling of coming back to the life I love and feeling like a stranger. Temporary disengagement estranges me from the place, the things, the dog. I need time away, variety of experience, expanded horizons. I need my entrenched home life. I need it all and must accept the clock never stops running anyplace on the planet even if I am enjoying a good game with sticky camp cards, regaling tales of man-of-war. Don’t break your wishbone.

11-22-2009, 08:26 AM	#8
Tommi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Usually "Hello" Relationship Status: Married and Bound to Tommi's kaijira (Ts_kaijira ) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Suthun.... California that is. Across the ridge from Laguna Beach. Posts: 8,151 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,621 Thanked 21,338 Times in 5,970 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	Wow, woke refreshed and thankful It is almost Thanksgiving. I began doing the annual requisite list of what I am thankful for. It has gotten so much bigger. I am greateful beyond words. Thank you God, I couldn't have dreamed it. It is more than I had on my list.