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David H's avatar

Ned, I had one or two unpleasant experiences. But I could always find my way back home. Most of my experiences were ecstatic, or at one with the universe, or spectacular natural beauty. And music! I have no regrets in that regard.

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Ned McDoodle's avatar

Mine were usually great, too. Almost burned out. The ones that were not pleasant were due to being with people whom I did not like or did not trust. That happened twice. Of course, by the time I got to the vitamin-A in the late 1970s and early 1980s, it was almost always kiddie fizzy.

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David H's avatar

I missed the vitamin-A thing. I was usually extremely careful about "set and setting", who was around, the potential for trouble, etc. I have two or three memories that stand out.

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Ned McDoodle's avatar

The two times were stupid and one really hurt. Looking back I really should have known better than to do it around people whom I mistrusted and when my anxiety would really be high on a high-stakes date. Thankfully, all that was over forty years ago.

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