Let me make a quick note on the connection between alcoholism and Passover. It is a language lesson ( Read more... )

Someone on an email AA meeting mentioned Peeps, the marshmallow treat that so many people love to eat at this time of year.  He mentioned that Peeps were kosher. Indeed they are but not kosher for Passover. It is simply too expensive to switch the factory over (and change the formula). It makes no economic sense. Peeps are kosher the rest of the ( Read more... )

Summary: I'm going to talk about various religious issues in conjunction with Passover and maintaining sobriety: 4th and 10th steps, kashrut, and using grape juice instead of wine. If a serious discussion of religious issues irks you, it is best to skip this posting. You have been warned.

(Why is it that a discussion of religious issues must be ( Read more... )