Dry

Alcohol time is very different from sober time. Alcohol time is slippery whereas sober time is like cat hair. You just can’t get rid of it.

Applause is a constant thing in AA. It’s how we buy drinks for each other.

“Oh, we don’t call it ‘Jesus’ anymore.” My head itches so I rub it against his shoulder. “We call it a ‘higher power.’ ”

A Brit who drinks bad coffee instead of tea. I like him already.