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Damned Asthma!
I've suffered from asthma for most of my life. And yes, I know that my history as a smoker was not the best fit with such a condition (to say the least). However, it has been somewhat under control for many years now. Aside from the occasional shortness of breath or coughing spell, I've not been on any medication since my early twenties.
Jan-14-2006 | health
Thirty Day Sobriety Challenge - Bonus Day
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Yeah, I figured 'Bonus Day' adds a positive spin on the fact that I just can't count. I was tempted again today to start the celebrations. After all … I made it … I'm free and clear … it's time. My friend Joy called to see if we can toss a few back tonight but no, I can't. It's not even that I can't. I really don't want to.
Nov-08-2005 | health
Thirty Day Sobriety Challenge - Day 30
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Yep … Day Thirty! It's a bit anticlimactic though considering that there is actually a thirty first day now. Still it seemed fitting that I take the day off from work to relax and reflect. It was a remarkably difficult month. More than I thought it would be.
Nov-07-2005 | health
Thirty Day Sobriety Challenge - Day 29
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Lisa's landlord makes his own wine which is apparently very good. Tonight he left a bottle for her and I thought, "Man it will be nice to have one glass of wine … in a few more days." Not to get drunk, but just to have a relaxing sip or two of good old-fashioned tradition.
Nov-06-2005 | health
Walking in Hoboken
Taking an early morning stroll to spark some life into my day
This is something I have not done in a while. Walking along the river from my house down to the PATH station, NYC is completely obscured by fog. Only the sun burning thru and the hum of early morning traffic let spill the truth that there is life across the river. Joggers and other assorted fitness buffs accompany me along this trail.
Nov-06-2005 | health
Thirty Day Sobriety Challenge - Day 28
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With sobriety comes clarity. Of course it took me until Day 28 to realize this but … I miscalculated my challenge. Ya see, I figured Thirty Days out to be One Month (10/9 - 11/8). Sounds logical, right? However, October being a long month means it actually adds up to Thirty One Days!
Nov-05-2005 | health
Thirty Day Sobriety Challenge - Day 27
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The poster child for sobriety is on CNN Show Biz Tonight right now … Ozzy Osbourne. Anyway, I just woke up from a long nap and thought to myself, "Geez how pathetic! Here it is Friday night and I'm sleeping!"