The Scent of Sadness

Just when you need it, just when you are feeling a bit sorry for yourself for some petty reason, a smell enters your nasal cavity unlike any other and without having to look up you know.  You are immediately acquainted with the scent of sadness. You know intuitively that a homeless person is on the …

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 …

Social Anxiety Can Bite Me

I'm not the coolest chick on the block.  Big shocker I know.  I am not "in the know" about many things.  I never have been.  I'm not the most quick witted responder to posts on facebook or twitter or more importantly at a party - but make no mistake - I do have my moments.  …