I ran across it Serendip-like while doing a Google Search for LSD as part of my research for my recent blog entry "Why Not Get Dolled Up and Take a Trip".
Hint - If you click on the rabbit just to the right of Gloria Steinem in the white rabbit room it takes you to the "Secret-Squirrel Room".
Check out links on the contacts and links page if you are interested in some web art, cartoons and more cool spots on the web; such as one more monkey: Links v2.0
Postscript - Monday July 25, 2005
I imagine it is often difficult for a reader of a blog to understand the tone of a piece, not knowing who the author is, their background or basic mindset. Cafe Jack is probably quite difficult in that regard since I tend to mix humor, satire, trivial, important, technical, artistic, general and personal items into the soup without identifying where I'm coming from. I hope that keeps a reader semi-interested without getting them overly confused.
I feel obligated to explain the comment about LSD in regards to the post "Why Not Get Dolled Up and Take a Trip" for any younger, or otherwise impressionable, people who might happen across this blog.
The original post was not about tripping in the sense of taking hallucinogenic substances. I had posted some ads for makeup and beauty care items, airline and boat cruises, and titled it "Why Not Get Dolled Up and Take a Trip". I thought to myself it would be sort of funny to tie that concept of a trip into taking a trip ala LSD. It's only a joke and probably not too good a one at that.
I would never advocate the use of any illegal drug, particular to a young person. Life is beautiful, and although intoxicating oneself can be attractive for the sense of joy and adventure one may hope to feel, substance abuse can be very painful and more dangerous to a developing mind and personality, than you can understand at a young age. I say that from a very personal place.
I was reading a piece in the MIT Technology Review this morning titled Hypermotivational Syndrome. It is oddly edited, starting out talking about college student's using ADHD drugs because they think they help them study and then abruptly switching to a discussion of LSD experiments in the 1960's. I am linking to it because it has a little bit about the dangers of LSD.
I'm not the type to try and scare people straight or dare you to not take drugs. You have to do what you think is right, and live with the consequences. It's normal for high achievers to want to take risks. Please do take risks, but I recommend understanding the risk you are taking and controlling it in a way that is appropriate for you personally.
For some people that would mean not taking a drink, a drug, or a cigarette; because of the potential risk of addiction and abuse...or at least being very careful about understanding, and then making a decision, about taking those risks.
Finally I'd say the best risks are those that involve life events not ones that can be taken by swallowing or smoking something. Take a risk and get an education, adopt a child, get away from the PS2 and on a skateboard, ride a horse, jump on a snowboard, sail a boat, take dancing lessons, go to a new church, take a long hike, meet some people you normally wouldn't, fall in love, get married, have some kids...those are risks that are worth taking.
Wishing you true Joy and Peace
Jack
