The Bully in My Brain
That tyrant is partially why I struggled with a daily drinking habit. I discuss this conflict with Colleen Kachmann on her podcast when she interviewed me about my new book Mostly Sober: A Love Story and a Road Trip. https://itsnotaboutthealcohol.com/Podcast-Post/BONUS!-Mindful-Drinking-and-Moderation Colleen asked me: What do you hope your book will accomplish? A few…
Read MoreMore Peace and Joy in Alcohol Moderation, or Even Minimization
I was recently interviewed by Valeria Teles, likely one of the most joyful, heartfelt people I’ve ever met. She is gratitude personified and sees beauty everywhere. Valeria was kind enough to want to share the message in my latest book, Mostly Sober: A Love Story and a Road Trip, which is: We can all lead…
Read MoreGet Happy and Healthy by Cutting Back on Alcohol
Here is how I did it. You can too. It’s not what you’re giving up, it’s what you are gaining. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-cancer/202409/get-happy-and-healthy-by-cutting-back-on-alcohol
Read MoreThe Sublime Gifts of Alcohol Moderation
I’ve experienced the unexpected and sublime gifts of choosing dry nights, on occasion. You can too. You don’t have to give up your lovely cocktail or wine forever, just savor the benefits of cutting back. A little. A lot. It’s up to you. It’s not what you are giving up. It’s what you are…
Read MoreMeet Dean, the man Annie wants desperately to marry
Mostly Sober: A Love Story and a Road Trip is now available on Amazon as an e-book and in paperback. Chapter 7 With a Little Bit of Luck The sand is flecked with tiny stones of red carnelian, blue jasper, and jade. Rodeo Beach, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, gleams in…
Read MoreHere’s the Launch of the Mostly Sober Road Trip
“I…I guess that’s why we’re here. For you to check those things and let us know that we have a decent chance of not perishing on the road.”
“No guarantees Miss. No guarantees.”
Read MoreI’m Delighted to Share with You a Chapter about Drinking, Longing, and Love
Chapter 34 I Was Never Sober My hand trembles as I ring the bell to my dad’s upscale, rambling house. I don’t have a key. I never have. His other daughter—the adopted one, the one who replaced me—has a key, always has. I’m a visitor. She’s family. Another one of a thousand cuts. He…
Read MoreAs Published in the Marin Independent Journal
How I Went from 60 Drinks a Month to 6 By Susan Keller Quitting nightly drinking is tough. But if you want to cut back, you can. Sauvignon Blanc was my drink of choice, which I’ve been consuming for well over a decade. My husband prefers Chardonnay. I consider us to be social drinkers, but…
Read MoreWhy I Wrote Mostly Sober: A Love Story and a Road Trip
I Wrote Mostly Sober Because I Had To Excerpted from July 3, 2024 | By Women Writers Women Books I was a daily drinker for decades. Not heavy, just a couple glasses of wine in the evening; but we now know that daily drinking is physically, mentally, and emotionally damaging. Here’s a glimpse at…
Read MoreFor My Wonderful Readers Who Love to Hold a Book in Their Hands
Mostly Sober: A Love Story and a Road Trip is now available from my publisher in paperback: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/mostly-sober I wrote this book to help people who want and are attempting to cut back on their alcohol consumption. I am not alcohol free, nor is that my goal. But going from 60 drinks a month…
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