tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023556716422736970.post2765182670166859500..comments2024-03-29T03:26:59.485-04:00Comments on BSO: My EndorphinsTomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10900475514170268904noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023556716422736970.post-32428713517747359392007-11-29T10:02:00.000-05:002007-11-29T10:02:00.000-05:00Welcome back to our world, Tom!I'm sorry that Mich...Welcome back to our world, Tom!<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry that Micheline and I missed you at Thanksgiving - but gratified to learn that after getting some bionic drug treatment you're "better, stronger, faster." <BR/><BR/>We had a fine drive through most of the New England states - mainleyMaine. Many lobsters were slaughtered on our behalf. Spent nights atHampton Beach (nice off-season), Bangor (a shithole), and Portland(pretty cool city). Nice T-day with the family in Southbridge.<BR/><BR/> I was a bit surprised to learn about the crack addiction - I didn't think you would BUY coke/crack (take it when offered, sure, but BUY?!?Hahaha). But I've known many others to fall prey to the evil rock andonce it takes control - all bets are fuckin' off.<BR/><BR/>I look forward to hearing all about the emotional roller-coasteryou've been on - hell I just miss your writing about anything. <BR/><BR/>Yeah, getting off the pot is probably a good idea too - you've likely made a linkage between the two and, at least for me, at least for a good while, "zero" was a much easier amount of substance abuse to calibrate than anything larger -it keeps the rationalizations from kicking in.<BR/><BR/>And you might want to check out an NA or AA meeting - evena fiercely independent rabid atheist like me needed it to get over my own hump. Truly, I doubt I could've done it alone - and even while rejecting most of the "steps", and all of the religiosity, being around people that had succeeded meant the world.<BR/><BR/>I chuckled at the butthole bet story. Funny though - the first thing that popped into my mind was that he wanted you to fuck him. That might be buried about 4 layers into his psyche - but many times I've sensed among those most disgusted by homosexuality that they want to eradicate it because in their heart-of-hearts they fear they are vulnerable to it's temptations. Why would he have agreed to such anoutrageous bet in the first place? <BR/><BR/>Of course, you made the right decision to give him a pass - the emotional complexities may have been staggering.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023556716422736970.post-48008253432391777742007-11-28T14:58:00.000-05:002007-11-28T14:58:00.000-05:00Hey Tom, Welcome back! You seem like you got ...Hey Tom,<BR/> <BR/> Welcome back! You seem like you got a new lease on life from your post. The Grateful Dead weekend was a few weeks ago at UMass and I went to the American Beauty project. It was mostly good. <BR/><BR/>They opened with David Gans doing "Friend of the Devil," and I know he meant alot to the Dead family, but hell, he can't sing a lick. That said, most of the tunes were really fine. Varied musicians played. These four chicks with acoustic guitars, backed by the band did a GREAT version of "Attics of My Life" and "Sugar Magnolia" was fine and "Easy Wind." Didn't go see "Dark Star Orchestra" the next night. <BR/><BR/> I know you got alot of catching up to do. BTW, NRPS is at the Iron Horse on 12/27. They are way, way better than you can even imagine. I actually prefer them now to the early 70's version.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023556716422736970.post-30048057795478793582007-11-28T14:51:00.000-05:002007-11-28T14:51:00.000-05:00Welcome back Tom. I am happy for you. You were mis...Welcome back Tom. I am happy for you. You were missed for sure, but the absence was worth it for your sake. Looking forward to your insight and entertaining viewpoints again.<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/><BR/>JasonJason Burkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067537731034735746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023556716422736970.post-41046964002185086662007-11-28T12:57:00.000-05:002007-11-28T12:57:00.000-05:00Welcome to the club....You missed the Grateful Dea...Welcome to the club....<BR/><BR/>You missed the Grateful Dead conference at UMass<BR/><BR/>Better to be Clean<BR/><BR/>M - (45 yo, 25 years clean and sober)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023556716422736970.post-58240853171453841252007-11-28T02:59:00.000-05:002007-11-28T02:59:00.000-05:00Hey Tommy.Well Said!.........the trouble with Natu...Hey Tommy.Well Said!<BR/>.........the trouble with Natural Endorphins is that they are unpredictable? Getting High on Life means accepting that Life is unpredictable & (therefore) so are the pleasures reality brings.<BR/>People turn to artificial Highs because they are more relible? However,In the end, they try & destroy our spontaneity.<BR/>i think the Joy Of Life is finding the unexpected Joy around each new corner.<BR/>Keep Up The Good Work!<BR/>Regards <BR/>tony.tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03746435400444226665noreply@blogger.com