Tag Archives: alcoholism

Book Review: Evel: The High-Flying Life Of Evel Kinevel: American Showman, Daredevil, And Legend

Posted on November 18, 2014 by nathanalbright

Evel: The High-Flying Life Of Evel Kinevel: American Showman, Daredevil, And Legend, by Leigh Montville This book was one of a set of books either given or loaned to me by one of my many book-loving friends [1], presumably because … Continue reading →

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I Wanna Get Better

Posted on August 18, 2014 by nathanalbright

On Sabbath I chatted with an acquaintance of mine about a couple who is splitting up that I know a little bit but not particularly well. As I was thinking about this particularly story, even without knowing (or wanting to … Continue reading →

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A Form Of Self-Medication

Posted on May 16, 2014 by nathanalbright

Earlier today I finished reading a book [1] that had a quote from author Lois McMaster Bujold that I found particularly striking and poignant regarding the course of my own life: “It occurs to me that because books give us … Continue reading →

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Evil Friends

Posted on April 24, 2014 by nathanalbright

Last year a somewhat obscure album called “Evil Friends” came out, released by the alternative group Portugal The Man. At the time the album came out I was in a particularly sarcastic mood where I had wished to comment about … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Angela’s Ashes

Posted on March 7, 2014 by nathanalbright

Angela’s Ashes, by Frank McCourt Considering that I am the appreciative reader of more than my fair share of memoirs of difficult childhoods and adolescence [1], I wonder often what separates a book like this that wins the Pulitzer Prize … Continue reading →

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Book Review: When Victims Marry

Posted on October 24, 2013 by nathanalbright

When Victims Marry: Building A Stronger Marriage By Breaking Destructive Cycles, by Don & Jan Frank This particular book was given to me by a friend who picked it up off of our church’s free book table last Sabbath. As … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Jesus, My Father, the CIA, And Me: A Memoir Of Sorts

Posted on September 3, 2013 by nathanalbright

Jesus, My Father, the CIA, And Me: A Memoir Of Sorts, by Ian Morgan Cron [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Thomas Nelson Publishers/Booksneeze in exchange for an honest review.] There is a small cottage industry of … Continue reading →

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Breathe (2 AM)

Posted on August 15, 2013 by nathanalbright

In honor of last night’s experience trying to sleep [1], I decided it would be a good thing to reflect on a song that has long been a favorite of mine, but one which I have held back in reviewing … Continue reading →

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I’m As Jober As A Sudge / NaNoWriMo

Posted on October 7, 2012 by nathanalbright

This might not come as a surprise to many people but I don’t tend to drink very often and at all. Yesterday at dinner I enjoyed a kahlua milkshake, because it looked tasty (it was) and because I figure that … Continue reading →

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Appetite For Self-Destruction

Posted on September 10, 2012 by nathanalbright

Today is National Suicide Awareness day. As someone who has struggled against depression for much of my life, suicide is certainly an issue I have had to deal with on a personal level [1]. This particular day is not well … Continue reading →

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