It seems to me that AA is a spiritual kindergarten. One learns a great deal about how to live well with others, then goes and does so.

I have a wife that I love very much, and spend almost every free hour with her. I have wonderful kids who I delight in watching grow up, and I and my wife spend our free time with our family.

I have a career that I enjoy, and it pays the bills, I have hobbies I enjoy, and friends whom I share happy hours. (not happy hour) I think I have a pretty full and rewarding life.

And I chair an AA meeting every Wednesday at lunchtime. I also take my sponsor to a detox each Tuesday evening. He is old and can’t see so good anymore, and I drive him. He is more like an old friend than a sponsor.

I have learned to live well with others, and I am doing so. A full life with sobriety as a priority. Others can drink safely, and enjoy it, good for them. I don’t think I can do that. At any rate, for the sake of my family, and my own sanity, I don’t wish to find out.

Mouse, try not to be so angry. It spoils too much.