Because We Can

Yes, that’s an Oscar Mayer Weiner and a beautiful banana at Target in the picture! The other day I went shopping with one of my best gals, my niece.  We hadn’t had a chance to hang out in a very long time so we made an uncle and niece date.  I’ve told you all before [...]

You Made My Day

I’ve been very lucky to have lived all over the country and along the way I’ve made some incredible friends.  I got this email this morning on Facebook from one of them: “Hi Oscar, It’s been so long since I’ve seen you, and it looks like you’re doing amazing! I was sorry to hear about [...]

Great Way To Start The Day

You all know that it’s the small things that make me smile.  In the past year I have been able to recapture my point of view that helps me see the good in just about anything. This morning I had a great start to my day.  Once in a while my brother and his wife [...]

Things Overheard At The Family Barbeque

My brother on what I should do first to start helping get ready.  “Go crush some cans!” My thoughts on my niece changing the sheets and making the guest bed.  “Sure, make the bed but keep the sheets.  I like my stench!” My seven year old nephew screaming after he gets out of the shower.  [...]

Tell Them The Story

I have found that addiction and alcoholism is treated as a taboo or a subject that is a cause for shame.  I am very grateful that my family has not only embraced my alcoholism but they have not kept it from anybody in the family. My family is a nuts as any of your families [...]