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A Child’s Game
Jenga is a child’s game of blocks and towers; alcoholics play an adult version of Jenga. The child’s game consists ...
Monkeying around with your Program
Our AA brother started by sharing, “I took my bike into the garage last week.” “That was the first time ...
Newcomer and Retreads
On the4thdimension.ca website, we have many requests for a list of Dr. Bob’s Five Essentials and Two Optionals. Dr. Bob ...
Spiral Staircase
My AA friend and I were out for a walk. We wanted to cross a broad and busy 6-lane road; ...
Spousal Advice
An AA sister shared, “We go to sponsors for advice in AA, and only AA advice.” Wise sponsors restrict their ...
Air Canada and running out of fuel
Many years ago, a Boeing 777 ran out of fuel over Manitoba. It was a famous near-disaster. A colossal jet, ...
Book survey results
This week I wanted to share the results of the survey of the4thdimension.ca blog readers. We asked for book recommendations ...
The Right Balance
It was our Monday night Step and Topic meeting. There was a group of newcomers, men from a nearby treatment ...
Walking Out Might be the Best Thing
I was young in the Program. My sponsor had arranged to meet a newcomer at our regular AA. I was ...
Complacency is worse than resentment (Part 1)
Years ago, I produced and starred in a cable TV show. I learned the importance of, “Hey Martha.” A “Hey ...
Program Puzzle
My wife loves getting flowers. A cluster of cut flowers is like a magician’s wand. She could be in a ...
Inadequate Clothing
My wife and I recently holidayed in Scotland. If you are visiting Scotland, you are interested in history or have ...
Persistence
In these times of panic and stress, we have an opportunity to exercise Program principles… in all our affairs. Our ...



