Is Medical Detox Really Necessary?

I received an email from a hard-nosed recovering addict/alcoholic who stated, in essence, that inpatient detox isn’t necessary, that he did it on his own, and that all anyone needs is a (little of this, little of that) to get through it just fine, and he knows a bunch of folks who did it that way, and…blah, blah, blah.  Read the rest…

Blown Away

…you know how you go into the next room with some idea in mind, and when you get there, you can’t remember what it was, so you go back out, and you still can’t remember what it was? That’s Debby all over. She went into a tiny storm shelter below her garage the other day, just for a few minutes, and when she climbed back out, her entire house was gone. Anybody could relate.

My friend Murr can write.  Boy, can she write!  And she’s funny as hell, and has a heart as big as a pile of elephant poop.  Click on the link.  Read her blog.  Then buy one of the shirts.  Buy one for your spouse, kids and friends.  Buy extras. 

You get to feel good about yourself, and help a deserving lady too.

Read Murr’s blog now.  Then buy.  Then go to Julie’s site, click on the button, and donate.  Debby needs a new pair of shoes, and socks, and — you name it.

Murrmurrs:
Blown Away

Iran Returns to the Global Stage — StratFor

After a three-month hiatus, Iran seems set to re-emerge near the top of the U.S. agenda. Last week, the Iranian government congratulated U.S. President-elect Barack Obama on his Nov. 4 electoral victory. This marks the first time since the Iranian Revolution that such greetings have been sent.

While it seems trivial, the gesture is quite significant.  MORE…