Tag Archives: Gratitude

Simple Facts

Chapter 4 When We Get There By Steven Walks On The Grass Several simple facts I need to put out here. I’m a recovering drug addict. I’ve had control of my addiction for more than 23 years. I will never allow myself to be the man I was while addicted and under the influence ofContinue reading “Simple Facts”

Noble Souls

Chapter 3 When We Get There By Steven Walks On The Grass I tell you sometimes things come out of nowhere and turn into something big. Yesterday here in my town, Springfield, Illinois. We had a terrible thunderstorm with devastating straight-line winds of 80-plus miles-an-hour. Many homes, vehicles and landscapes were damaged, and for manyContinue reading “Noble Souls”

Adopted By The Wind

Step Into the Light February 26, 2023 A full and busy month has passed since my last entry. At this moment my six-months point at the halfway house is just two days away. On February 28, 2023, I will be eligible to go to home confinement. While we are still waiting for the administration hereContinue reading “Adopted By The Wind”

BRRRR

Step Into the Light December 23, 2022 By Stephen Walks On The Grass Well here we are again my friends. Another week is almost gone and this one is particularly fortuitous simply because it’s Christmas time. Christmas Eve is tomorrow and I’m spending it with my family.  Here where I am now, in Springfield, Illinois,Continue reading “BRRRR”

Giving Thanks

Step Into The Light November 17, 2022 By Steven Walks On The Grass Family. They say you can’t pick your family. I don’t know if that’s absolutely true; sometimes your family picks you. I know that recently I’ve gone through some real serious events and those that reacted with words of compassion and anger againstContinue reading “Giving Thanks”

Holiday Joy

Along the Way. . . Experiences, Insights & Humor on the “Long Road Home” By Steven Maisenbacher Well, it’s that time of year again for me, but this time I refuse to let the holidays get to me. I’m not going to act all cheery while inside I’m dying a thousand times by my ownContinue reading “Holiday Joy”