Tag: addiction

Looking For That Next Life?

Looking For That Next Life?

  • Posted on August 5, 2020
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It’s been way too long… You go on a diet, lose a few pounds and then “treat” yourself to that drive thru window and you forget all about your diet. Your pants are tighter than they were before the diet. You’ve been telling yourself you have to “ease up on the sauce”. You’ve worked on cutting down to the weekend and your friends show up on Tuesday. You’ve worked on switching to the “Light” brand and you polish off the 12 pack on a “chill” Sunday afternoon. Your partner no longer takes you…continue reading →
Gambling 101: How to WIN

Gambling 101: How to WIN

  • Posted on May 30, 2018
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While working with someone the other day, someone mentioned that he learned to gamble with his grandfather who taught him how to bet on cockfights at a young age. This brought on some flashbacks as I remember the “cockhunt”. There would be a rooster buried in sand up to its neck in a 5 gallon bucket and people would pay to take a swing at it while blindfolded. Winner takes the prize.. I never really thought of myself as much of a gambler. The only thing I’ve ever gambled with was my life…continue reading →
They Say It’s Your Birthday: Stayin Alive !

They Say It’s Your Birthday: Stayin Alive !

  • Posted on December 16, 2017
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This time of the year is always fragile for me. Holidays have always been difficult for me since my family is strewn across the ocean in a few foreign countries. For many of us, it starts at Thanksgiving and my birthday is right after. I recall turning 6 and wanting a guitar for my birthday. When I was gifted a plastic one, I didn’t want it, specifically stating that it “was not real”. I threw it and it broke as it smashed on the side of the iron radiator. I was reprimanded with…continue reading →