Tag Archives: addiction

Oh, I’m Sorry Thief

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Barb Knowles

I was raised to be polite. To have social skills. Etiquette was a requirement, not an option. Yes ma’am. Yes sir. Excuse me. Curtsying. A month or so ago my husband and I were in New York City. We have … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, Uncategorized | Tagged addicted to cellphone, addiction, burglary, burgler, cabs, etiquette, fun times, Grand Central, Grand Central Terminal, iPhones, life lessons, NYC, stealing, Technology, texting, thief | 15 Comments

Saneteachers Got Talent feat. Swahoogie

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Barb Knowles

Recently I had the wonderful opportunity to sit with Thomas “Zeke” Krouskoff, the founder and songwriter of the rock band Swahoogie. Swahoogie is a local band in the New York City area and performs live as well as in the … Continue reading →

Posted in music, Uncategorized | Tagged addiction, alcoholism, bands, Blitzen Trapper, blogging, Bruce Springsteen, emotion, facebook, guitar, interview, iTunes, music, passion, rock, songwriter, songwriting, SoundCloud, Spotify, Swahoogie, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, Thomas "Zeke" Krouskoff, Tom Petty | 13 Comments

I Am Totally Obsessed With This Song

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Barb Knowles

I could listen to this 25 times a day. Nothing in moderation for me. Half Light by @BannersMusic. I’m obsessed.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged addiction, alternative rock, BANNERS, Canada, lifestyle, Liverpool, moderation, music, obsession, pop, The Royals, UK | 8 Comments

Once Upon An Alcoholic

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Barb Knowles

On October 5, God willing, I will have been sober for 31 years. That’s just about half of my lifetime. And what a journey it has been. People get sober for various reasons. I remember going to an Alcoholics Anonymous … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged AA, addiction, alcohol poisoning, alcoholism, blackouts, blogging, family, harvey wallbangers, one day at a time, sober, sobriety, The Twilight Zone | 292 Comments

Top 5 + 1 Netflix Shows

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Barb Knowles

Interestingly enough, when I was drinking I never binged. I just drank every day. Happily, that is in the past. But.now.there.is.Netflix. Totally addicted. Plus, there are no commercials. Woohoo! For me to watch a show on Netflix it has to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged addiction, binge, Burn Notice, cable, Daredevil, Foyle's War, Jessica Jones, Marvel, Michael Emerson, michael kitchen, netflix, NUMB3RS, Persons of Interest, pop culture, programs, shows | 24 Comments