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It was a busy day, and I was pressed for time.
I had to be on campus by 9:00 AM at the la
Fantastic monthly. From those of us who have gone down similar paths and thus far survived. Thank you .
One of your best.
Fun one, thanks C
I have recently discovered reality cop shows on TV. Real cops making traffic stops, domestic calls, other similar stuff. Anecdotally, fewer than 10-15% of folks the cops stop don’t have some drugs in their cars. Most are also drunk. The Brave New World is well and truly here, with its version of Soma. It’s truly amazing how SF/futurist authors like Huxley, Bradbury, and Stephenson see/saw what’s coming so clearly. Some of the scariest data you’ve ever posted, btw. In my life I spent more than 25 years as a strategic consultant to a large substance abuse/mental health agency. I have to say that people who do that work are the closest to real heroes I have ever known. My oldest friend in the academic world spent over $1 mil trying to keep two of his kids off dope. Eventually, he succeeded but it was heart-wrenching to watch.
I had a really good chuckle, picturing you (as I picture you solely based on your comments) watching reality cop shows! 🙂
Very nice H
Spent 5 months of last year overlanding through Colombia, amazing country. Stayed away from a few areas but really enjoyed our time there.
Not that I can relate, but, I do remember 33 years ago, around 4AM , stacking my living room furniture up against the front door, then changing my mind and moving it all back, only to change my mind and pile it up against the door again. About 6AM I heard a knock at the door (normal time for friends to drip by). I tip-toed out from the closet, stood on the couch and looked through the peek-hole – it was friendly, Pat. After Pat climbed through a window, he told me to close all the curtains, smart man! Two months later I turned myself in. Today I laugh and talk about those crazy 3 years, I know several who didn’t make it out, including Pat. Thanks for the trip…
Fat thumbs, it was 47 years ago, don’t get old…
Thanks
Great read. Thanks for all you do.
H, this one shook me to my core.
My beautiful, highly intelligent, charismatic, and accomplished daughter struggles with addiction issues and the aftermath from some very questionable life decisions. It is heartbreaking to watch her suffer so much. However, I believe that some day, and maybe soon, she will want to trade the extreme highs/lows of her current life for a beautiful and healthy life of tranquility and stability- to be cherished one day at a time.
With respect to this post, this proves that you are definitely among the most “underrated”. If and when you are ever ready, you will definitely secure a staff writer position with a highly respected intellectual publication. You have something that many other highly regarded writers do not have- life experiences that enable you to deliver the truth “straight up” in a raw and emotionally impactful way that is “bar none”.
FYI: My April 28 issue is tucked away in my backpack until I have time for a cover to cover read. 🙂