JUL 11, 26.. THE NAADAM HOLIDAY..

 

The Naadam Festival is Mongolia’s biggest national holiday and celebration of nomadic culture, taking place annually from July 11 to 13. Often called the "Three Manly Games," the festival features thrilling competitions in Mongolian wrestling, horse racing, and archery.

And Yes Oh Yes there is a lot of festive merriment happening and Yes Oh Yes this includes drinking of alcoholic beverages. We hope that all of you celebrating "Recovery" do not drink any alcohol!!

As you can see below, here in the United States we recognize the Naadam Festival as an important, international, holiday 

Right now, one of our best friends here in the United States, is physically in Mongolia.

Camel riding out in the Gobi Desert!

Best wishes to each and all of you as you celebrate a safe, sane and a sober Naadam Festival!!

Cap and Patti 

FEB 19, 2026.. TODAY PATTI CELEBRATES 26 (XXVI) YEARS..

 

Today Patti celebrates her twenty sixth year of continuous sobriety!

I am so happy for Patti and I am sure all of you are also happy.

DEC 31, 25.. THE SUN IS SETTING ON YEAR 2025

Sad (or is it?) to say the Sun is setting on year 2025.

Patti and I hope that it was a good year, one you will happily look back upon in the future.

We also hope that tonight, New Years Eve, will be a safe and sound evening for you and for your loved ones.

On New Years Eve there well may be some folks who have been having a lively party and then will get on the road to drive home when they should not be driving.

So unless you absolutely MUST be out driving tonight, please oh please watch out and be careful.

We hope to see you safely tomorrow, Thursday, January the 1st, 2026.

Your Friends and Allies.. Cap and Patti

JUL 4, 25.. THE 4th OF JULY IN THE UNITED STATES..

Here in the United States, NOT in Mongolia, on the  4th of July, we celebrate one of our most popular holidays, Independence Day.

Why am I bringing this up?

Because, here in the United States, during the three day 4th of July weekend, there is a lot of alcohol consumed. And for we members of A.A. we need to "Be On Guard For The Unguarded Moment"!

Be sure you have a way to leave a gathering if you see that things are getting "Out of Hand" and the level of alcohol use is increasing.

Of course the best solution is simply avoid alcohol fueled gatherings. But because of friends and families you may not be able to avoid all slippery places.

Good Luck to you on your own Mongolian Holidays where the use of alcohol is common.

JUN 10, 25.. TODAY IS THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF A.A.

On June the 10th, 1935, at the Gatehouse of the Seiberling Mansion in Akron, Ohio, in the United States.. 

A New York City Stockbroker Bill W met with an Akron, Ohio, Surgeon, Dr. Bob.

This date and location is where A.A. began. Yes it took time and several years, but A.A. began here on this date.

The below article from Wikipedia is extremely thorough in presenting A.A.'s history.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoholics_Anonymous

All of us owe an enormous debt of gratitude for our recovery in The Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous.

DEC 29, 24.. MONGOLIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY..

 Today is a special day here in Mongolia.

Today is Mongolian Independence day.

Mongolia Independence Day, celebrated every December 29, is a day of great glory and happiness for the Mongols, who gained freedom after years of being under the Qing China rule. Also known as National Revolution of Freedom and Independence Day, this holiday commemorates Mongolia’s autonomy. This day is all about showing love for Mongolia, raising the national flag, dining out, and of course viewing some awesome fireworks! This year, step up your game and celebrate the amazing day like never before. After all, the country’s independence is something that should be cherished and applauded till the end of time.

Mongolia had been under the Chinese Qing dynasty rule for quite some time. However, due to several differences with the Chinese rulers, the Mongolians craved a state of their own. Like any other nation that is taken over, the biggest problem Mongolia experienced was the fight for the retention of their culture, which was slowly being replaced by the Chinese way of life. During the 20th century, the fire for independence grew and the Mongols started to take action to free the nation from the Qing dynasty.

In May 1911, the Xinhai Revolution overthrew the Qing dynasty and established the Republic of China. Seeing that the Chinese had problems of their own, the Mongols utilized the opportunity and managed to free themselves from Chinese rule. On December 29, 1911, Mongolia officially declared its independence from China. The spiritual leader of the Tibetan Buddhists was proclaimed the head of state. He was given the title of Bogd Khan of Mongolia. Unfortunately, Mongolia was only able to maintain a few years of peace and freedom before the Chinese returned to Mongolia and forcefully occupied the capital city. In fact, the Chinese also pushed the Mongolian government to sign a document that forfeited their autonomous status. At this point in time, Russian Bolsheviks stepped in to aid the Mongols

The Outer Mongolian Revolution took place in 1921 — a revolution that was fought with the help of Soviet troops. After the troops reclaimed Ulaanbaatar from the Chinese, Mongolia was declared independent once again. From 1921 until 1924, Mongolia worked to establish a new government..

Celebrate Independence Day with the joy of being sober! 

We do not have to drink alcohol in order to celebrate.

Happy Mongolian Independence Day to One and To All. 

OCT 27, 24 .. OCTOBER.. THE 10th MONTH.. THE 10th STEP..

If I had to name just one step that I personally feel is the most important to me, it would be Step 10.

Doctor Bob's last words to Bill W. were.. 

"Remember Bill, let's not louse this thing up. Let's keep it simple."

Some members may not know that, until the Big Book was written, beginning in 1938 and published on April 10th, 1939, there were no steps to be followed. 

The one and most important thing we share with the early members, is the magic of one alcoholic working with another alcoholic sharing their own experience.

Written by Bill W. and published in 1953, 18 years after Bill and Doctor Bob met and began what was to become AA, The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (The 12 and 12) explains the 24 basic principles of Alcoholics Anonymous and their application.

Below, on page 92 of the 12 and 12, in my humble opinion, are some of the most important words in all of written recovery literature..

Finally, we begin to see that all people, including ourselves, are to some extent emotionally ill as well as frequently wrong, and then we approach true tolerance and see what real love for our fellows actually means. It will become more and more evident as we go forward that it is pointless to become angry, or to get hurt by people who, like us, are suffering from the pains of growing up.

So there you have it. October. Step 10. 

Your Ally .. Kanbaatar