Drinkless and content after 37 years

Sobriety is worth more than any anniversary gift

There’s nothing noticeable about the number 37. It is a prime number, of course, divisible only by one and itself. The numeral is not on the list of traditional anniversary gifts, caught in a netherworld between the 35th year (jade) and the 40th year (ruby).

But last week, I achieved 37 years of sobriety. My gift is more precious than jewels – the reward…