Yesterday seemed like any other day, until I realized the date. Thirteen years ago I said I’m done. Having to be cautious that I didn’t leave tobacco juice on my precious baby girl’s cheek every time I held her through the holiday, losing teeth, hating to look in the mirror, … Continue reading
Yesterday I EARNED my comma. Most of you know what that takes, the commitment is incredible. However, nicotine addiction doesn’t just affect you. It affects those around us. My 5 year old has no idea that I ever chewed, but my wife does. So I asked her to tell me … Continue reading
ChickDip celebrated her comma by heading to the poker table. She’s certainly gone “all in” with her quit. Congrats!!! The thing that have made the biggest impact on me here and for my quit is everyone else I’ve come in contact with through all the days. I owe my quit … Continue reading
Lumberjack Tim celebrating his new comma with some sushi and hibachi at Yume in Oxford, Alabama. I honestly can’t believe I’m writing this right now… Can’t help but get a little emotional even thinking about it… On this day, January 2nd, 2018, I am on Day 1,000 of being nicotine … Continue reading
A dozen years ago, I was your typical 24/7 chewer. I knew it was out of control and had to end, but instead of looking for something useful like KTC, I ran into a coworker who was battling a smoking habit by chewing Nicorette. He claimed it was harmless and … Continue reading
This section used to be called “Hall of Legends”. I never posted in it because, quite frankly, I am no legend. However, now that it is renamed to Comma Club, I’ll gladly post up because I am damn proud of my commas. I wear all three of them with pride. … Continue reading
On Sept 10th 2006 many things happened in the world … 2006 Sep 10, Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts defeated Eli Manning and the New York Giants 26-21 in the first NFL game to feature two brothers starting at quarterback. 2006 Sep 10, Golf pioneer Patty Berg (88) died … Continue reading
Today marks 9 years of being quit for me… I remember the evening, 9 years and 1 day ago. I was sitting down eating dinner with my wife, daughter and son. I had been contemplating quitting all day long…Times a few more days…And had come to a decision. The can … Continue reading
David Wong @ John Dies at the End “There was a period not unlike the half-waking moments between snooze alarms. A timeless, restless void that could have been a second and could have been ten thousands years. I felt air on my face, a rushing wind that pummeled me. I … Continue reading
Do you remember the early days when you posted roll and a veteran said they quit with you today? Do you remember saying “so that’s what they meant by brotherhood, someone is looking out for me.” That feeling should be remembered daily so you know someone has your back, and … Continue reading
