Just got back from voting in today's special election in our congressional district. Went in, gave name and address, got ballot, marked same, deposited same in ballot box, collected my "I Voted" sticker. Fellow minding the ballot box said that showing my sticker at the Roundup Saloon, a local watering hole, would get me a free beer. I grinned, remarked that it was an interesting concept...

Some pretty convincing evidence:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8334353.stm

Steve

This topic is sparked by a discussion with someone in the chat room last night.

Yes, I would love to leap out of the box(es) and into something new. The primary box I am thinking of is my current job in particular and career path in general. Part of what holds me back is fear and anxiety, I'm sure. Part is the flip side of that same coin, valuing security.

Part is, I don't know how. I say that not just on a "technical" side but a larger psychological side. I don't think I'm alone, there. Peopl… Continue

James in Dublin here-I am just back from an AA meeting, i found it good as i have a new approach in that i take from the meeting what i feel is appropriate for me and i leave behind stuff that i just can not get my head around. I do this in a quiet and none judgemental way and do not try to bring any of the LifeRing approuch to the meeting. In a way you could say i am moulding the AA meeting to suit my needs just as we would do with a PRP (personal recovery programme). I love the collective vibe… Continue

I have established a yahoo group for Ireland. It is called LSR-IRL. Hope to get it posted on UNHOOKED.COM soon. We seem to have lots of interested people in Ireland but they are spread out. Although the meetings in Dublin are doing great, not everyone can travel to them for f2f support.

Thinking of doing a midweek check in on this list. It would be an "Over the Hump" check in. In America, Wednesdays are known as the over the hump day.

All are welcome! Consider joining. the more the merrier.

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