Author: Dr Wingnut

  • Principles of the Twelve Steps

    Honesty, acceptance, surrender Hope Faith Courage Integrity Willingness Humility Justice & Brotherly Love Self-discipline & good judgement Perseverance & open mindedness Awareness Service

  • Promises of Sobriety

    If we are painstaking about this phase [Step Nine] of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through.  We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness.  We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.  We will comprehend the word serenity and…

  • I am responsible

    When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A. always to be there.  And for that: I am responsible.

  • Miracle of the birds

    October 25th, 1999Thanks, Martha, for sharing the story of one of life's simple miracles.I'll share a miracle from my life. I was working in the basement late at night, on the night before last. I decided to look into the "cleanout" opening at the bottom of a three-story high chimney flue, because there were some…

  • Mrs. Thompson

    There is a story many years ago of an elementary teacher.  Her name was Mrs. Thompson. And as she stood in front of her 5th grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children a lie.  Like most teachers, she looked at her students and said that she loved them all…

  • Heaven's Grocery Store

    I was walking down life's hightway, a long time ago.One day I say a sign that read, "Heaven's Grocery Store."As I got a little closer, the door came open wide.And when I came to myself, I was standing there inside.I saw a host of angels who were standing everywhere.One handed me a basket and said,…

  • How did Michael make it?

    Michael is the kind of guy you love to hate.  He is always in a good mood and always has something positive to say.  When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, "If I were any better, I would be twins!"He was a natural motivater.  If an employee was having a…