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My Dear Old Dad Used To Say, “Be Very Careful With Booze, It Will Get Hold Of You And Not Let Go!”

Dean Benson

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Howdy, friends, family, fiends, foes, and funky folks! Today, I’m worming my way deep into a subject that’s near and dear to my heart: the wisdom of my dear old Dad. If you’ve been reading my blog, you know that my Dad had a saying for just about everything. But one that has always stuck with me is his cautionary advice: “Be very careful with booze. It will get ahold of you and not let go!”

The Wisdom of Dad’s Experience

My dad wasn’t just blowing smoke when he said this; he spoke from experience and observation. Growing up, I saw firsthand the effects of alcohol on people around us. Dad had seen it all — friends who went down a dark path, family members who struggled with binge drinking, and addiction, but he never let it get to him, personally. His brothers would go on rampant 3 or 5 day binges, hide the bottles in a shed in their home, get arrested or almost, etc. His advice was always wrapped in a story, a bit of humor, and a whole lot of love. (Thanks, Dad, it worked, I don’t overindulge to this day, but I had to learn the hard way a couple of times.)

A Glass Half Full, Or Half Empty?

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Dean Benson
Dean Benson

Written by Dean Benson

married, 2 grown girls, "On Air Personality" for SKY7music.com Middays on the "Only Classic Rock" channel. see deanbensonrocks.io & deanscarfamily.com

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