Pesky Little Defects
June 2014
By:
John Y.
| Russell, Pennsylvania
A tense evening in a local bookstore reminds him that we’re not really ever done with Step Six
Pestered
February 2014
By:
Ed L.
| Wrightwood, California
When everything starts bugging him, a better attitude can always shoo it away
Pit Stop
January 2013
By:
Terry F.
| Merrill, Michigan
She spent years hopping from bars to beds until a good friend showed her the way home
Relax, Enjoy the Ride
March 2012
By:
John O.
| Martinsville, Indiana
Turning your life over to HP is like turning your car over to the GPS lady
Web Exclusive: Camping Out with the Fellowship
July 2011
By:
Glen B.
| Los Angeles, California
A notice in Grapevine helps this AA to connect with other members while on the road
PARTY IN THE PARK
July 2010
By:
JONATHAN S.
| San Antonio, Texas
A veteran of the 2005 Convention looks forward to this year's event in his hometown
MY ARMOR
June 2010
By:
DOUG R.
| Tujunga, Calif.
Step Six suggested that he place all his defects on the table and let God sort them out.
GROUND WORK
December 2009
By:
BOB G.
| Tallahassee, Fla.
A day of reluctant service creating a garden brings unexpectedly joyful side effects
Step Two: I Didn't Drink And I Didn't Run
February 2007
By:
Nancy C.
| Coral Gables, Florida
Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity
Every Boy His Own Barrel
August 2005
By:
Kenton H.
| St. Petersburg, Florida
A dry drunk discovers an easier way of life
If the Words Bother You Try the Music
June 1964
By:
K. W.
| Greenwich Village, New York
Someone said, EASY DOES IT, once too often, and I floated out into the night--
An Adventure South of the Border
September 1962
By:
G. W. H.
| Sausalito, California
Pepe is a poor fisherman, but rich in the treasures of the heart
Down Under
October 1961
By:
G. R.
| Sydney
The members gather about the tea table instead of the coffee urn, but the shared experience, strength and hope is the same
Lest We Forget
May 1953
An (abridged) excerpt from the fourteenth printing of the book, "Alcoholics Anonymous," pages 46, 48-50, 54-55.
Every Day's a Holiday for Me
April 1953
By:
L. A.
| Barre, Vermont
She used to find 365 days to "celebrate". . .now she has one--TODAY