by Ellen C. | Jun 23, 2023 | Literature Corner
Bookmarks – June – Saved by the Slogans Saved by the Slogans It seems like life went into hyper-drive after Memorial Day. Suddenly there were parties to attend, flowers to plant, windows to clean, and a $1,100 car air-conditioning bill to pay. Yikes. Oh, I got...
by Ellen C. | May 6, 2023 | Literature Corner
Bookmarks – May – Life is Good Life is Good It is May 3—the second day of wet snow mixed with rain. Two weeks ago, in 80-plus degrees, my husband and I drove to Pittsburgh with a freshly broken air conditioner. That sweaty ride seems like a dream now. Today I...
by Ellen C. | Apr 23, 2023 | Literature Corner
Bookmarks – April- Choosing to Spread the Word Choosing to Spread the Word We Al-Anon members know how working our program can restore us to sanity. Our Conference Approved Literature can play a big part in the process. Today I’d like to talk about how we can use our...
by Ellen C. | Mar 19, 2023 | Literature Corner
Bookmarks – March – The Big Three The Big Three Like most home groups, mine holds a monthly Steps/Traditions meeting. We did something a little different this month, using two books to delve into Step Three: “Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over...
by Ellen C. | Feb 25, 2023 | Literature Corner
Bookmarks – February – Who was Lois W.? Who was Lois W.? Her husband, Bill, co-founded Alcoholics Anonymous. She threw a shoe at Bill and yelled, “Damn your old meetings,” when he asked if she was ready to go to a meeting with him. Then she realized that her own...
