Bob Dobbs wrote:


When I was introduced to the celestial blessings of cannabis in the 60s,
it allowed me a preferable alternative to the ethanol that was so woven
into the fabric of Southern recreational chemistry. But my most profound
appreciation goes to the benevolence of the lysergide experience and how
it opened the door to successful riddance of that pernicious monkey of
nicotine addiction so firmly dug into my back.

It was either quit or share the balcony with Fred Roggin (among others).
I chose to quit.