March 31, 2004
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Blip
From Dictionary.com:
blip, n.
- A spot of light on a radar or sonar screen indicating the position of a detected object, such as an aircraft or a submarine
- A temporary or insignificant phenomenon, especially a brief departure from the normal.
My definition:
A break in a drinking pattern, such as drinking during a period intended to be abstinent. Worth examining and learning from, but not necessarily a setback or helpful to interpret as a failure.
Some blips turn out to be anomalies, like false echoes on a radar screen, or inconsequential. Sometimes a blip is the first sign of a threat, needing to be addressed proactively.
The keys to reading a blip are consciousness and context: How does it fit with our typical or recent patterns?
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