by Ellen C. | May 5, 2022 | Literature Corner
Bookmarks – May – The Interplay’s The Thing The Interplay’s The Thing What’s life without its challenges, huh? Earlier this year, Lori F., our delegate, called to tell me that the World Service Organization (WSO) doesn’t want anyone quoting passages from...
by Ellen C. | Apr 9, 2022 | Literature Corner
Bookmarks – April – Spring Cleaning for the Soul Spring Cleaning for the Soul Yes, Spring is finally here! Flowers are starting to bloom and the air is getting warmer. If you’re like me, opening some windows tends to energize me. I want to clean and pack away...
by Ellen C. | Mar 5, 2022 | Literature Corner
Bookmarks – March – The Paradox of Service What a wise little book! That’s what I first thought when I began reading When I Got Busy, I Got Better (P-78). Sentences and paragraphs began to jump out at me. Here’s this, from “Facing Our Fears” on page 1:...
by Ellen C. | Feb 11, 2022 | Literature Corner
Bookmarks – February – Focus on The Forum The Forum remains the best bargain in Al-Anon. Monthly issues—either digital or in print—cost only $11. But it’s the content of The Forum that makes it so vital. The stories are by Al-Anon members, by us and for us....
by Ellen C. | Jan 24, 2022 | Literature Corner
Bookmarks – January – Going Beyond the Three Readers Our three daily readers offer a treasury of Al-Anon wisdom. But it wasn’t until my sponsor started going beyond the readers while chairing our home group meetings that I really came to see the depth and...
by Ellen C. | Dec 19, 2021 | Literature Corner
Bookmarks – December – The Worst of Times, The Best of Times If you feel like you’re in an Instant Pot pressure cooker during the holidays, you are not alone! Baking cookies, buying presents and sending Christmas cards can be too much for anyone. Throw in...
