While reading Margaret's post, I experienced the rush that she writes about. The concept of entertainment intoxication is quite suggestive and contributes to a personal rush because it can be taken in so many directions and prompts so many questions: What is my intoxicant of choice? (Answer: Twisting narratives seasoned with spectacular violence and dark humor) What kind of rush am I looking for? (Answer: Different kinds. But like Margaret. I like the rush of ideas.) What would be my definition of a bad trip? (Answer: When the violence gets too dark and the line is crossed as in many a Harvey Keitel movie.) What indicates addiction? (Answer: Deep disappointment that your Entertainment Weekly didn't come on Saturday. Purchase of Soap Operate Digest to satisfy need for ongoing storylines.) Why are some intoxicants (e.g. beer) socially acceptable whereas others are not (e.g. heroin)? Why is it okay for a child to get lost in a Harry Potter book but not get lost in Lost?
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Thanks for your comment on my blog. I'm going to be resuming physical therapy soon and hopefully I'll have good results. I know what you mean about us "older athletes". I hate that term too. I still feel young! How's the Tae Kwon Do going?
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