George DeFrehn

“…And the businessman slowly got stoned…” (Billy Joel, November 1973)

I both like and dislike the picture above. Today, January 8-2025, if I were in this picture now being sober, I would be holding a bottle of water or a cup of my favorite coffee. In fact, there were days and nights during my “drinking career” when that actually did happen… but not often… mostly […]

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“…But every time something bad did happen, drinking was involved.” (Caroline Knapp, “Drinking A Love Story”)

I don’t know about you, but in my drinking days, the picture above is how I would often fantasize about a drink. Looks cool and refreshing, eh? Sitting in a bar with friends who are engaging in great conversation. Great ambiance. Lights are dim. Jokes are being told by all. Music playing. Laughter everywhere! Of

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“George, do you know the difference between you and God?” (Autumn 1997)

9 December-2024  Newsletter #1 I realize that we live in a secular culture where the talk of God or a Higher Power in most circles may be frowned upon. This is not the case in the rooms of Sobriety. However, all alcoholics and addicts are most welcome in these rooms whether they believe in a

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