The Authority of Tradition Tradition, recovery, and the sushi counter at Tokyo International Airport. 12 January 2026
Posture Dilution as an External Threat One week later — after Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Pattaya — nothing in my life has changed. Except one thing: I don’t feel that posture as strongly as I did when I walked out the door. 12 January 2026
Why We Never Forget What We’re Not Missing Last night was Sunday night in Pattaya, and I caught up with some expat friends for their end‑of‑week ritual drink — soda water for me. 11 January 2026
My Genetics Nit Noi Brendan Behan I’m writing this in Pattaya, where nit noi — “just a little” — is one of the most common phrases you hear from expats and locals alike. 11 January 2026
Is Alcoholism is Genetic – The First Prong Genetic research suggests that alcoholism carries a significant hereditary component, though environment also plays a major role. 11 January 2026
Alcoholism It is best described by the famous saying: “One drink is too many and a thousand not enough.” 11 January 2026
A Lot of Firsts and a Universal Truth I arrived at 3:30 pm for a 4:00 pm Mass at St. Nikolaus, already marked by a couple of small firsts 11 January 2026
Legacy Under the Bridge Shortly after my first AA encounter in Pattaya, I sat down for coffee with two “old‑timers” from the group: Tom, the American, and James, the Irishman. 10 January 2026
Grace on Second Road This is my thirtieth visit to Pattaya — but the first time sober. My first walk into the afternoon AA meeting here was something I could never have imagined ... 10 January 2026
Product Launch: Trinity Stars Doctrine Workshop Manual Product Launch: Trinity Stars Doctrine Workshop Manual T 02 January 2026
