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I was reminiscing about college days and how my first roommate became addicted to marijuana. Eventually, the constant drug use made communication impossible, and we went our separate ways. When I read that AJ died a few years back, I was sorry. I also know many people who self-medicate to cope. I don't know for certain, but I imagine the drug use shortened his life. I hope he died in peace.

While weed could help your mood soften Dear roommate you toked too often The pot you would smoke On you played a joke As you're at rest in a coffin

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Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/29/2025 11:10:00 PM

"as you rest in a coffin, still coughing" LOL

Tom Woody

Date: 6/29/2025 12:15:00 PM

Before I became JW I indulged a good bit, but never the heavy stuff like some of my friends. Angel dust, LSD, coke. Those scared me and I'm so grateful I didn't subject my mind to all of that. Heck, I'd be nuttier than I am already! Sorry bout yer former bud

Duke Beaufort
Date: 6/29/2025 5:00:00 PM

C'mon Tom....you're the sanest person here! Lucky for you finding some inner peace through religious beliefs. I'm sorry too. He was not getting something he needed, and that's unfortunate. I tried to be a friend way back when, but it was very difficult. It all goes to the you can lead a horse to water principle. We can only really control ourselves. Peace and smiles the natural way!!!

Jan Allison

Date: 6/29/2025 11:50:00 AM

Another serious subject dealt with in your wonderful limerick style. Lets hope he is at peace Duke. write on my friend:-) hugs jan xx

Duke Beaufort
Date: 6/29/2025 12:15:00 PM

Jan, I do hope his life was OK, satisfying, and that he was able to bring some happiness to others. I have a feeling he never addressed many of the issues he had, and that is unfortunate. None of lives forever, and we should try to prepare for our end by taking care of ourselves, our families, and our friends to the extent needed to satisfy the demands of life. If we have things that bother us, it's likely best to take care of them sooner rather than later. Drug abuse definitely postpones that job. Smiles!!

Lin Lane

Date: 6/29/2025 11:41:00 AM

I can't imagine putting up with a roommate who did that. Guess he paid the ultimate price for his pleasures of old.

Duke Beaufort
Date: 6/29/2025 12:11:00 PM

Lin, it's pretty sad. We had common interests, but the difficulty relating to someone who was often high was too much for me. I read an account of someone who knew AJ and he reportedly cried as his life was coming to a close. It's a long story. I hope to be able to smile when I die since we only have that opportunity once and might as well enjoy it!! Smiles!!