... now that more and more states are making the use of marijuana for medical purposes legal, and it is getting much more commonly available, without risky legal ramifications. I was talking to a casual friend recently, who always, consistently, invariably makes me laugh. He would appear to the average passerby, people who might encounter him in the business world, in a brief interchange/conversation to be an upstanding citizen. Fairly well groomed, well mannered, clearly a successful, grounded adult. Who comes from a history of smoking pot.
I did not know this guy when he was younger, in his college years, but he makes no bones about having enjoyed quite a few home-rolled smokes. He will, without hesitation, if called upon to give a report, tell of antics that occurred years ago. When he was in his early twenties, and enjoying the life of higher education on a athletic scholarship. Apparently all you need to know is who to contact for a resupply when your stash gets low.
From what he has shared in chance encounters when I see him pushing a grocery cart through the store, he is looking forward to his retirement years when he can resume former habits. He has had some health problems, and expects to have some surgery before he will end his career. This man's work is highly physical, and has caused him to stress and damage some joints over time. I know he has had one knee replaced and contemplating shoulder surgery.
He works for a well known company, that like many, has some firm parameters for employee standards, among them being zero tolerance for drug use. I understand he is anticipating the time when he, a seemingly capable, responsible adult will sit on the porch in the late afternoon, having happy hour, getting mellow as the day draws to a close. After working hard during his career in serving commendably, dependably reliable for his employer, he is making plans for his golden years. Probably with a chronic case of the silly giggles, as pot is prone to induce.
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