by Ellen C. | Nov 4, 2022 | Literature Corner
Bookmarks – November – God Jobs God Jobs My husband calls them “God jobs.” They’re those times when the Higher Power is clearly, unquestionably present. Not that my Higher Power isn’t in complete control of my life all the time. (If only I believed that all the...
by Ellen C. | Sep 14, 2022 | Literature Corner
Bookmarks – September – The Power of Repetition The Power of Repetition In a recent Forum issue, I read a sentence that stopped my eyes. It talked about Al-Anon as a program of repetition. What hit me was how true that is in my life: I need to work my program...
by Ellen C. | Aug 6, 2022 | Literature Corner
Bookmarks – August – Oh Them Changes Oh Them Changes… Can you feel it? The calendar page flips to August and a change takes place. The days can still be sticky and hot, but gradually, or sometimes all at once, the evenings shift cooler. Parents, usually...
by Ellen C. | Jun 4, 2022 | Literature Corner
Bookmarks – June – It’s the Best of Times It’s the Best of Times… It’s the worst of times. It’s June. It’s time for graduations, baby showers, weddings, vacations, kids’ and grandkids’ ball games, gardening, Al-Anon conventions, you name it. While...
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...
