No dog pics (allergic), but I just wanted to show some support- congrats on the almost-10-weeks!  Recovery can be  really tough at times, but it’s so worth the work. Keep your head up.

Congratulations- that’s a big deal! There are a lot of feelings to face once you’re not drinking them away, but the work is worth it. Definitely keep getting help- from your therapist, support groups, or both. Sending you strength!

I bet it was Babcock (from the TMZ show).

This is the story I didn’t know I needed and now can’t get enough of

Just echoing what oldwomanyellsatclouds said- don’t give up; I hear you and am sending good thoughts! I don’t know your substance issues, but 12 step programs usually have 24 hour phone service that allows you to talk to someone who can listen/help, and SMART Recovery online has message boards and chats that are…

John Madden said something like, “When your team is winning, it’s ‘we’ but when they’re losing, it’s ‘they.’”

See’s molasses chips.  When I get a box, they go straight into the freezer.

Yes!  The mini ones are fine when frozen, but the best part about a frozen Charleston Chew is whacking the full size bar on the counter!

I think you should tell your friend how you feel (mention the intuition part) and then let her make her decisions.

We (school staff) have already been back for 4 weeks; the students have been back for 3.  The beginning of the year is always draining- enjoy your time to relax this weekend (naps help)!  

Welp, that’s enough eating for today...

Fuuuuuuck that guy

The greater Sacramento area, not that I’m missing much.

Maybe try your local political chapters?  Something completely unrelated to the two things you mentioned, but also not a corporate-type job: try edjoin.org for varied positions in education (not just teaching- all types of work from elementary school through college).

Any particular job field?

Oh no, there are two of them!!!

Making noise when they eat, or saliva buildup in the corners of their mouth. The saliva thing makes me gag (and I do realize that they may not be able to help it... sorry), but the noisy eating makes me homicidal.

You just brought back a very unpleasant memory.  Wonder if it was the same dude.

Nice to read something positive in a sea of negativity.  What a great thing to do for the kids; he’s being a force for good!

“How do you know which gifts to go for?”