I don’t know… I always think about that part looking back on it. We were doing ecstasy. I think we had like not a specific communal bottle but like someone’s was over somewhere and one by the computer.

I’m breaking the vow by talking about it but…

A few friends and I were all doing drugs late one winter night and staying hydrated as responsible drug users sometimes do.

The cold had us all sniffly and hacking.

We spat into an empty water bottle.

Sweet Hank was at the computer picking the next jam and reached for what he thought was his water, took a swig, returned the swig, and said, “We’re just not gonna talk about that.”

Hank went to the bathroom, returned, and we continued, honoring Sweet Hank’s request.

I couldn’t tell you what went through his mind when the viscous liquid hit but he carried on like a champion.

That sounds amazing. I wish I had that appetite in the morning.

If my 3 year old was going out and renting a movie on their own, I probably wouldn’t stop them from watching it either.

They did a big boy job and deserve that treat.

Right? The solid response from the kid makes me think the dad does indeed have some good dad qualities.

Skeedup baddup

Yea I could see benefits to that kind of thing. One of the greatest benefits of religion is the sense of community and belonging it can offer. It’s easy to get wrapped up in delusional thinking, existence is terrifying, especially when anything can happen at any time for no real reason or warning, thinking something will protect you or care for you sounds like a comforting escape. A community of people with the focus theme being embracing non-religion, supporting each other through fellowshipping, meaning meeting regularly and talking about our shared problems, and focusing on helping each other and the community could be a beautiful thing. Without the focus on theme I feel like a lot of these groups exist already. Lots of non-profits to get involved with that offer community and a sense of belonging.