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The Sober Spitbath

Elizabeth Menzies blogs about living the sober life in decidedly debaucherous Santa Barbara.

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The Inevitable Breakup: When Parents Die

Posted November 17, 2009 by Elizabeth Menzies

In reflecting about my own life and that of my parents. I can find some peace in knowing I have been a help, a joy, a daughter and a caregiver. Read more...

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Parenthood: A Fall Into Grace!

Posted November 4, 2009 by Elizabeth Menzies

I heard this saying a long time ago..today I lived it...“Parenthood...is like watching your heart walk around outside your body…permanently!” Read more...

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Be The Mench and The Mench Will Come

Posted October 18, 2009 by Elizabeth Menzies

In my life, many people have helped me be a better human...to be a "mench" among my fellow humans. Here is my personal "Best of the Best" in the category of mench. Read more...

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"Séance"... on a Blustery Afternoon

Posted October 4, 2009 by Elizabeth Menzies

A Sunday in Santa Barbara turns into an afternoon with love and the grateful dead. Read more...

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A Life Of Our Own: Recoveryhotline.com Joins The Sober Scene in SB

Posted September 24, 2009 by Elizabeth Menzies

Santa Barbara finally has a sober networking website. Welcome Recoveryhotline.com! Read more...

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Believing In: "What do you believe in?"

Posted September 13, 2009 by Elizabeth Menzies

This week someone asked me a very heart felt question, "What do you believe in?" And so I answered...with the help of Sister Helen Prejean,some soul searching and channeled wisdom. Read more...

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The Oldest Living College Freshman Tells All….

Posted August 31, 2009 by Elizabeth Menzies

49 years old...and 10+ years sober...this dyslexic-actor-write-Mom is at last a freshman! Proving...you are, "Never too cool for school!" Read more...

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Redemption..The Best Martini...The Martini of Love!

Posted August 19, 2009 by Elizabeth Menzies

To err is human,to forgive is divine. Heavens gate opens and we all go in...that is my dream. Read more...

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Redemption,the best martini!

Posted August 19, 2009 by Elizabeth Menzies

To err is human,to forgive is divine. Heavens gate opens and we all go in...that is my dream. Read more...

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Now Open! The Sober Sombrero! Viva la Fiesta!

Posted August 7, 2009 by Elizabeth Menzies

During Fiesta my yard becomes a magnet for booze-soaked-confetti-covered partiers: is it Karma? Read more...

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