Step two, “came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” The compulsion to drink for me was not the only “Merciless obses-sion” that came to compel me in my insanity of alcoholism. Having had lost faith in the God I had come to perceive as punitive, wrathful and vindictive. At first I was torn … Read More
From: The Chair in the Corner, February 2012
What have I done on my days off lately? Saturday morning January 21,2012. After a short walk around the old neighbor hood Lucky (world famous Yellow Lab and ace pheasant finder) my trusty companion and side kick took a short ride to AA Central Office 80 W. Louise Ave. Upon arrival it was very obvious that this was not your … Read More
I Saw God at Work This Morning
Today started like any other day. I usually wake early, dress and pour myself a cup of coffee. I needed to let the dog out for his morning constitutional and as I was doing so I remembered from the news the night before that there was to be a lunar eclipse, which was supposed to be visible in the morning … Read More
January All Groups 2012
This Saturday, January 21st, is the All Groups meeting hosted by the “Nomadic Lunch Bunch” group. The topic “AA’s Three Legacies: Recovery, Unity and Service.” The pot luck is at 6:00pm, meeting starts at 7:00pm.
Your New Central Office Committee Chairs
On December 13, 2011 the Central Office Reps elected a new panel of chairs for the various committees needed to insure that the work of the SL Central Office continues. This panel will serve for the next year, then a new panel will be elected that will serve a full two year term. This gets our election process on the … Read More
From: The Chair in the Corner, Jan 2012
Saturday evening December 31,2011 and I am sitting at Central Office with members of my Sunday morning meeting The Garden Variety Group that meets every Sunday morning at Anna’s Restaurant at 9:30. Please feel free to join us for a great meeting and pretty good breakfast. As is normal Doug, our LIFELINE editor, has extended the deadline once again so … Read More
Thanks to all who attended the December All Groups
The December All Groups meeting was a great event, the Area 69 Officers hosted with the topic “The Joy of Service”. It was the perfect group of folks to talk on that subject, they really are glad to be of service to AA. It was a great opportunity to listen to them talk about their experience, strength and hope outside … Read More