1. Introducing Kristy at the anniversary meeting today.  I said, in effect, that my word for her was “cheer”:  that a friend is someone who’s always on your side and has your back; a good friend is always on your side and has your back and will tell you when you’re being crazy;  Kristy does those things and does it with cheer.  I come away from those discussions not feeling broken or damaged, but like a work in progress.
2. The Pulse II Solo.  There was a group of girls at The Pleasure Chest browsing and giggling at the male section.  The shopkeeper asked if I new what I was looking for and I said yes, but didn’t want to reach across them to get it.  She smiled and got it for me.  The power cord was broken, though, so I’ll need to exchange it.  I can’ televiewers I just put that here, but it’s not like You didn’t know anyway and I may as well express my gratitude for things that feel good.
3. Janet’s warm reception after the meeting this evening.  She’s Sarah’s sponsor and surely knows what happened.  I was anxious about seeing her.
4. The man in the room who had been 18 hours without a drink and badly wanted a martini.  I hope he’s okay right now.  I left it to Doug and Jason with 100+ days and six months to reach out to him, but now feel like I should have taken the lead there.  But I’m grateful to have shared the room with him anyway.
5. The half-box of farfalle and full package of steamed broccoli I had for dinner tonight, along with a quarter-stick of butter and a handful of salt.

Many thanks,

Me