Mr. Brown’s Nemesis
@seren1tyseeker.bsky.social
Husband, father. Sober since 8/4/2017. Fond of big ideas, small graces, and the daily practice of trying to be a better man.
Make no mistake - gratitude is most essential when things are hard: when the world is frightening, threatening, cruel, or heartbreaking. That’s when identifying and appreciating the things that give us joy, purpose, and strength refill our stores of hope and keep us on the path.
November 27, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Make no mistake - gratitude is most essential when things are hard: when the world is frightening, threatening, cruel, or heartbreaking. That’s when identifying and appreciating the things that give us joy, purpose, and strength refill our stores of hope and keep us on the path.
Bears keep this up and Chicago’s new motto is going to be “the city without fingernails.”
November 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Bears keep this up and Chicago’s new motto is going to be “the city without fingernails.”
We’re responsible for our 2nd thought and our 1st action. I’ve had thoughts about today’s events that I’m not proud of and don’t align to who I want to be. I’ve avoided giving those thoughts oxygen and worked to conduct myself in defiance of them. Some things can’t be conditional or transactional.
September 11, 2025 at 2:25 AM
We’re responsible for our 2nd thought and our 1st action. I’ve had thoughts about today’s events that I’m not proud of and don’t align to who I want to be. I’ve avoided giving those thoughts oxygen and worked to conduct myself in defiance of them. Some things can’t be conditional or transactional.
Some artistic and thoughtful soul fills in sidewalk cracks in downtown Chicago with mosaic tiles. It’s among my favorite little quirks of this city and it never fails to brighten my day.
August 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Some artistic and thoughtful soul fills in sidewalk cracks in downtown Chicago with mosaic tiles. It’s among my favorite little quirks of this city and it never fails to brighten my day.
I have just discovered that the Arizona Diamondbacks have a AA affiliate called the Amarillo Sod Poodles and I feel like my life is at least 3.5% better as a result.
August 8, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I have just discovered that the Arizona Diamondbacks have a AA affiliate called the Amarillo Sod Poodles and I feel like my life is at least 3.5% better as a result.
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Being able to vividly remember late 20th century America has not been an easy way to experience 21st century America, let me tell you
April 7, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Being able to vividly remember late 20th century America has not been an easy way to experience 21st century America, let me tell you
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"Humility or Humiliation: In recovery, you choose. Swallow your pride or choke on your ego. #RecoveryPosse
January 19, 2025 at 3:18 AM
"Humility or Humiliation: In recovery, you choose. Swallow your pride or choke on your ego. #RecoveryPosse
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I don't even live rent free in my own head. I charge myself a reasonable $1,500 a month plus utilities.
January 13, 2025 at 3:23 AM
I don't even live rent free in my own head. I charge myself a reasonable $1,500 a month plus utilities.
Managed to complete a modest home repair project without a second trip to the hardware store. For me, this constitutes a minor miracle.
January 13, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Managed to complete a modest home repair project without a second trip to the hardware store. For me, this constitutes a minor miracle.
Parental level unlock: Little
Brown and her friend (who spent the night) are making Sunday morning pancakes for me and Mrs. Brown instead of the other way around!
Brown and her friend (who spent the night) are making Sunday morning pancakes for me and Mrs. Brown instead of the other way around!
January 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Parental level unlock: Little
Brown and her friend (who spent the night) are making Sunday morning pancakes for me and Mrs. Brown instead of the other way around!
Brown and her friend (who spent the night) are making Sunday morning pancakes for me and Mrs. Brown instead of the other way around!
Hey…you know all those folks who look like they have their shit together and make you question yourself? Pro tip: most of them have no idea what they’re doing either! They’re as freaked out as you are!
Don’t compare your insides to others’ outsides - you’ll lose every time. #RecoveryPosse
Don’t compare your insides to others’ outsides - you’ll lose every time. #RecoveryPosse
January 8, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Hey…you know all those folks who look like they have their shit together and make you question yourself? Pro tip: most of them have no idea what they’re doing either! They’re as freaked out as you are!
Don’t compare your insides to others’ outsides - you’ll lose every time. #RecoveryPosse
Don’t compare your insides to others’ outsides - you’ll lose every time. #RecoveryPosse
For those who say you’re not doing enough in recovery if you’re not inconvenienced, let the record show that I am doing enough. 😎😂😩 #RecoveryPosse
January 6, 2025 at 1:36 AM
For those who say you’re not doing enough in recovery if you’re not inconvenienced, let the record show that I am doing enough. 😎😂😩 #RecoveryPosse
Today marked my 2,000th day of meditation (total, not consecutive) out of 2,711 days sober. I don’t think I had a single, consistent positive habit when I got sober. While I’m far from perfect, I have many good habits now - a real blessing.
January 5, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Today marked my 2,000th day of meditation (total, not consecutive) out of 2,711 days sober. I don’t think I had a single, consistent positive habit when I got sober. While I’m far from perfect, I have many good habits now - a real blessing.
I’m grateful to be sober every day, but a hangover-free New Year’s Days are particularly agreeable. Hat tip to everyone out there kicking off the new year free of “the beast!” #RecoveryPosse
January 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I’m grateful to be sober every day, but a hangover-free New Year’s Days are particularly agreeable. Hat tip to everyone out there kicking off the new year free of “the beast!” #RecoveryPosse
From the department of small joys, I just learned that this year Miami of Ohio and Colorado State are playing in something called the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl and this makes me irrationally happy.
December 28, 2024 at 5:57 PM
From the department of small joys, I just learned that this year Miami of Ohio and Colorado State are playing in something called the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl and this makes me irrationally happy.
Ever notice all that talk at Thanksgiving is strategy to deal with family toxicity, and then 20-some days later celebrating Christmas with the SAME people is supposed to be some kind of Norman Rockwell scene?
December 23, 2024 at 1:16 AM
Ever notice all that talk at Thanksgiving is strategy to deal with family toxicity, and then 20-some days later celebrating Christmas with the SAME people is supposed to be some kind of Norman Rockwell scene?
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You can’t judge people only by how they treat you. The true test of character is how they treat those they don't like or need.
Even if someone is kind to you, proceed with caution if they’re consistently unkind to others.
Selective civility is a sign of deep-seated hostility.
Even if someone is kind to you, proceed with caution if they’re consistently unkind to others.
Selective civility is a sign of deep-seated hostility.
December 21, 2024 at 2:52 PM
You can’t judge people only by how they treat you. The true test of character is how they treat those they don't like or need.
Even if someone is kind to you, proceed with caution if they’re consistently unkind to others.
Selective civility is a sign of deep-seated hostility.
Even if someone is kind to you, proceed with caution if they’re consistently unkind to others.
Selective civility is a sign of deep-seated hostility.
Someone posted this as dark/ironic but I say this is real advice. Good things pass just like bad ones. If you enjoy the moment without demanding it stay that way, you don’t get knocked off your square when things change (which they always do.) #sober #RecoveryPosse
December 16, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Someone posted this as dark/ironic but I say this is real advice. Good things pass just like bad ones. If you enjoy the moment without demanding it stay that way, you don’t get knocked off your square when things change (which they always do.) #sober #RecoveryPosse
I want to be the kind of person who loves Christmas, but sorry I’m a Thanksgiving person. Family, traditions, meals, connection - all good stuff. But Christmas is so commercial and material and laden with social expectation that all the good stuff gets buried and it stresses me out.
December 15, 2024 at 3:15 AM
I want to be the kind of person who loves Christmas, but sorry I’m a Thanksgiving person. Family, traditions, meals, connection - all good stuff. But Christmas is so commercial and material and laden with social expectation that all the good stuff gets buried and it stresses me out.
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Based on the decisions I’ve made as an adult, maybe it wasn’t so smart to drink out of a garden hose after all
December 14, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Based on the decisions I’ve made as an adult, maybe it wasn’t so smart to drink out of a garden hose after all
Is there anything more vapid and soul killing than LinkedIn posts? Jargon and fake happy is such a painful combo. Sheesh.
December 11, 2024 at 12:39 AM
Is there anything more vapid and soul killing than LinkedIn posts? Jargon and fake happy is such a painful combo. Sheesh.
If you love someone with depression please try to remember two important things:
1) It’s NOT the same as being sad, and things that address sadness often won’t help.
2) It isn’t linear or logical - you can be happy at breakfast and catatonic by lunch - doesn’t mean you’re faking it.
1) It’s NOT the same as being sad, and things that address sadness often won’t help.
2) It isn’t linear or logical - you can be happy at breakfast and catatonic by lunch - doesn’t mean you’re faking it.
December 9, 2024 at 3:39 AM
If you love someone with depression please try to remember two important things:
1) It’s NOT the same as being sad, and things that address sadness often won’t help.
2) It isn’t linear or logical - you can be happy at breakfast and catatonic by lunch - doesn’t mean you’re faking it.
1) It’s NOT the same as being sad, and things that address sadness often won’t help.
2) It isn’t linear or logical - you can be happy at breakfast and catatonic by lunch - doesn’t mean you’re faking it.
What are “principles?” To me, a principle is a value you put effort into sticking to, even when it’s hard, even when your instincts/emotions pull in another direction. Otherwise, it’s just a sentence you say in order to get people to like/agree with you.
December 8, 2024 at 6:33 PM
What are “principles?” To me, a principle is a value you put effort into sticking to, even when it’s hard, even when your instincts/emotions pull in another direction. Otherwise, it’s just a sentence you say in order to get people to like/agree with you.
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There will be a lot of posts soon of people sharing their achievements in 2024. In case someone needs to hear this… it’s perfectly fine if the only thing you did this year was to get through it. 🩷
December 7, 2024 at 3:09 PM
There will be a lot of posts soon of people sharing their achievements in 2024. In case someone needs to hear this… it’s perfectly fine if the only thing you did this year was to get through it. 🩷
Months ago, a new sponsee shared at the table that he felt apart: “I don’t know the secret handshake.”
After the meeting, my sober brother went over and they invented a ridiculous “secret” handshake. They do it every time now.
That’s reaching out the hand: inclusion and love at its best. #Recovery
After the meeting, my sober brother went over and they invented a ridiculous “secret” handshake. They do it every time now.
That’s reaching out the hand: inclusion and love at its best. #Recovery
December 8, 2024 at 6:35 AM
Months ago, a new sponsee shared at the table that he felt apart: “I don’t know the secret handshake.”
After the meeting, my sober brother went over and they invented a ridiculous “secret” handshake. They do it every time now.
That’s reaching out the hand: inclusion and love at its best. #Recovery
After the meeting, my sober brother went over and they invented a ridiculous “secret” handshake. They do it every time now.
That’s reaching out the hand: inclusion and love at its best. #Recovery