DearDiary.2003-12-18

I missed my train and lucked into the going away party for Skipper of McGoverns. Life is good. I was almost a celebrity cause nobody has seen me in a while. I used to do drinking at least once a week. what are fridays for anyhow? But Charlotte was just commenting that I don't drink much anymore (except at my kids parties) and ain't happy I'm having a good time. The fact is I can't drink much anymore-- I get sick if I do-- for three days.

I saw a crack head this morning. I felt sorry to see him so blitzed so early in the morning. His eyes were glazed over and could barely walk. But I envied him too. Crack, and even cocaine are not drugs I see any use for. But he was out their, flying high, far beyond mortal men. His trip probly cost more than he could obtain legally. I remember about 20 years ago the unemployment rate among blacks in Newark age 18 to 25 was 80%. This guy was still on the street 20 years later, probably supporting a habit costing more than most folks make working.

I had enough tonight. I didn't buy any, but didn't turn them down either.

I quit ealy for a change, there goes my rep as being "the last man standing".

-- JimScarver

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