SHOULD I PUT THIS ON MY BUCKET LIST ?

    I was talking to a friend last week, and the topic of legalizing Marijuana came up. He was strongly against it. To be honest, I have always thought, 'so what, legalize it then tax the hell out of it' like we do with cigarettes and alcohol.

    Then I realized that I was somewhat of a hypocrite. How can someone make that determination when they have never tried it?

    So I got to thinking, "Should I put this on my bucket list?"

    A bit of background. Being in the broadcasting business, illegal drugs were always available. I just never chose to partake in that sort of activity. Not that I am some sort of prude, I just never had the urge.

    So I mentioned to my wife that maybe I should have that experience. I gave up smoking some 20 years ago, and was firm in stating that I would NEVER smoke it.
       
    "Well, there are other ways," she said with a smile. What is she, some sort of expert?

    A few days later, one of her friends brought over a pound cake. It was "special" she said.
   
    So, we both sat down at the kitchen table and ate two pieces each, then I waited for the results.

    It was an OK 'buzz' and stayed with me a long time. I get the same feeling if I have a few to many beers.

    It did not make we want to do anything stronger. It did not ruin my life. All in all it was the same as alcohol.

    So now, at the ripe old age of sixty-two, I can say (like everyone else on the planet) I have tried pot.

    As I sat at the kitchen table I realized something.
       
    My expectations were too high. Other than a slight 'buzz' it had no other effects on me.

    So here is your assignment for this week. Have some pound cake !!!
   
    Have to run now. I am really hungry............