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Sunday, July, 27, 2008

Jim Christopher's SharePosts

The Loss of a Pal, No Need for a Smoke

Since my last SharePost, I’ve had to say goodbye to my most supportive, loving presence – always on my side for well over a decade – my beloved pooch, little Miles.  As I write this, I feel devastated.  It was only yesterday, shortly before the noon hour, that I hopelessly stroked my dearest friend’s forehead as... Read moreChevron

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How to Stay Nicotine Free in the Face of Pain

Lots going wrong for me lately: I was stood up by a person I deeply admire; patches of eczema are returning in this warm weather, despite dermatological treatment; glaucoma is a nuisance; arthritis is annoying and – worst of all – I fear Miles, my beloved pooch companion of over a decade – a cancer survivor – is... Read moreChevron

Freedom from Nicotine: Life on the Other Side of the Fence

He was leaning over the outdoor banister on the third floor of the condo complex where I live a nicotine-free existence.  On occasion, I pass by a smoker’s obnoxious toxins, permeating the air.  Each encounter with a smoker brings to mind, albeit momentarily, my unmitigated joy of being an ex-smoker.I don’t want to be... Read moreChevron

Smoking Addiction: Break Away from Your Emotional Crutch

Years ago I was disinclined to deal with difficulty directly.  I’m also not the world’s best at standing up for myself; streaks of anxiety shoot through my very human frame on occasion.I experience fears of various potency: a momentary reactive fear, an instantaneous adrenaline-in-the-throat feeling when another driver swerves in... Read moreChevron

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