Hi. My Name is Katy and I’m a Grateful Alcoholic

I'm re-sharing  a piece I wrote a while ago, back when I started my blog, with a few updates given our changed situation since I first wrote this a few years ago.  It's basically like a lead in AA (sharing your experience, strength and hope), but with a few things left out that are only …

Your Death Montage – What is Your Greatness?

It's the New Year, so of course the Death Montages have begun, where we visit the lives of those who've passed in the last year as we celebrate their contributions to our world. What would yours say?  What would your contribution to the world be? Did you leave your mark or are you waiting for …

A Seat at the Bar, with Augusten Burroughs

Excuse me.  Yes, I'm terribly sorry to interrupt you and your sparkling water drinking at this bar that I know you loathe because, well, we don't imbibe anymore and this kind of thing is a big fat bore, but I need you to know a few things so you'll just have to indulge me.  It's ok, …