by Doug Thompson | Jun 6, 2017 | Musings
Today, as I have done on June 6 of the 22 previous years, I will face a group of people — some that I know, others I have not seen for a while and still others I’m meeting for the first time — and I will say, in a clear, unhesitating voice: “My...
by Doug Thompson | Jan 29, 2016 | Musings
As readers and friends should know, I live with a beast — a ravaging monster called booze. I’m a recovering alcoholic — sober for 21 years, six months and 23 days (as of Friday, January 29, 2015). But the beast still lives in my life and tempts me...
by Doug Thompson | Dec 28, 2014 | Musings
Someone who doesn’t know me posted on Facebook Saturday that I must be jealous of someone else because I had some fun online with that person about his political observations. As noted, the one who claims I was jealous doesn’t know me. I find it disturbing...
by Doug Thompson | Jun 6, 2014 | Musings
At some point today, I will travel to Roanoke or Christiansburg to seek out a meeting of fellow travelers who gather on a regular basis to fight a beast. During that gathering, I will speak up. “Hi,” I will say. “My name is Doug and I’m an...
by Doug Thompson | Dec 23, 2010 | Featured, Musings
A therapist laid down the law: “You can get better,” she said. “You will get better,” she added. “But..” There’s always a but. “You will have to acquire two traits that you don’t currently have.” And those...
