December 16, 2018:
"Do you ever use wine instead of water?"
Appalled. Seriously, stunned. "Oh my god no." What kind of horrible idea is that?
"Back in the day the cool kids put wine in the bong. I have no idea how it affected the buzz. But, it was kindof a thing."
"That's ridiculous," she says. She's succinct, emphatic, highly expert. I'll take her opinion over history.
She's meticulous: grinding, filling the bowl perfectly, never a single spilled grain. A full rip, always complete, no unsmoked ash left in the bowl. Economy, dedication, craft. The ritual of not wasting.
She sits back blissed-out. The last rip really got to her. She kisses me, smiles while I undo her buttons. Good night on the way.