re: what are you drinking tonight?

I'm just letting you know that, although you only recently joined, I've learned a lot from you. Thanks.

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I still wonder if I can drink some.

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Paige, I did this for a long time. But I found out (the hard way) that I could not. I do not speak about drinking to my drinking friends unless they initiate the conversation (and then only if they are sober). It's a decision that each person has to make for themselves. I wish you the best in making your decisions.

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I know I can't right now though

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As trite as it sounds (and I hated all of the slogans) the truth is I only have to be concerned about today. I am impressed that you have this figured out so early into the process. Just hang in there and if I can ever do anything for you, just let me know. Owlvis has my email and he can share it with you. Just don't tell Skillet, it would break his heart.

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I'm just letting you know that, although you only recently joined, I've learned a lot from you. Thanks.

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Thank you. I've enjoyed our discussions as well. I can promise you one thing, you would not have been saying that if you knew me a few years ago!

Why are you being such a homo tonight telling all the male posters you like them?

If telling another man that you like them is wrong then I don't want to be right.

Deschutes Summer Ale

Gin and tonic. So good.

Artie, while I regret that a lot of my actions while drinking hurt people, I do not regret for one minute being an alcoholic. I do not choose to get involved in the academic exercise of trying to determine whether I have a disease that causes me to drink to excess or am weak willed and cannot stop. The fact is that alcohol is a problem for me and I need to take responsibility for that. I tried to moderate for years -- it was just unnatural for me. So, total abstinence is the only answer. That's on me to take care of. It's taken some time, but I am very comfortable with being sober -- whether I'm alone or out with friends who drink. I am very lucky/blessed/whatever.

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Why are you being such a homo tonight telling all the male posters you like them?

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I told Brody he was funny. He is.

Artie and I are in the same profession and it's great to get advice from him. I'm a young solo practitioner so I'm always doing it alone. It's great to get advice when things get tough.

Tldr: I guess it's homo to you