Wide-O, I can relate. Being sober helps me to calmly think about all of the political stuff (it scares me) which is happening in the world currently. The money that I have saved by not wasting it on alcohol is a bonus of course.

I was saddened to read about Eric Clapton as well (Cream is very high on my iPod playlist).

Wow, I admire your musical gifts and the determination which goes with them .