Prescription For Alcoholics
There is an image on facebook. It is a prescription, dated February 1937. The note reads: Rx for alcoholics 1. Trust G-d 2. Clean house 3. Help others.
The prescription is signed by R.H. Smith, MD. Diseases Of The Rectum. Reg. No. 3089… 810 Second National Bldg., Akron, Ohio… HEmlock 8523 The Collins Drug Co., Dispensing Chemists, 147 South Main St., Akron, Ohio
“Dr. Bob” is one of the Seven Pioneers of Alcoholics Anonymous. “Robert H. Smith, M.D., “ Dr. Bob” to his innumerable friends, physician and surgeon, and cofounder of Alcoholics Anonymous.” In descriptions of the other pioneers, you see the phrase “Bill and Dr. Bob”. Dr. Bob’s last words to Bill W were: “Remember Bill, let’s not louse this thing up. Let’s keep it simple”
PG is a retired drunk. He has never attended an AA meeting. From what he has heard, the AA approach is crude. There is a heavy emphasis on semantics, and clever slogans. AA works for some people. It is not for everyone. *Insert bumper sticker slogan here ____.*
The six word “prescription” would seem to be sound advice. Rule number one … Trust G-d … might be a problem for Jesus worshipers. That so called religion is, in truth, a scheme for life after death. Maybe if Christians would trust G-d to take care of them after death, and quit making noise about “salvation”, the world would be a better place. It would certainly be more quiet.
Chamblee54 
I could do with a little more quiet in the world.
I like your style and your photography. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is adorable, and perhaps part of the prescription. I’m not at all biased…also have a Blenheim Cavie, named Bandit. After I broke my fibula last winter, he was a huge part of my emotional recovery, as I lay nearly immobile for months. He loyally took his place on my cast each day and forced me to accept the temporary setback! Keep up the good work.
Are these all from one parade, or several different ones? They are great either way. They speak to the humanity that connects us all. The writing is great again also. Thank G-d there are alternatives to AA.