Mother's Little Helper Inventor Dies

I am back. I have more bad news. It is like I am the guy that announces death. It is creapy but kind of cool. Anyway, Leo Sternbach (97), I think that is how you spell his name. died. Who is he, you ask? He is the dude that invented Valium, the little yellow pill that made Hoffmann-LaRoche famous (along with the "accidental" discovery of LSD). You know the pill made famous in the Rolling Stones song, "Mother's Little Helper". There was a pill that made many a late 60s/early 70s mother able to get through the day.

It is amazing that we need drugs to deal with reality. I am not passing any judgement here, as I have been known to imbibe and drink as much as the next guy. I have come to realization regarding my drinking which I will not share right now. In any event, I understand why I like to be drunk. By the way, I am a happy drunk, so I am good drinking in a social setting. I am not an ugly, aggressive drunk. Those people scare me. I had a friend like that and it was not a pretty sight. I did not know if I would have to cover his back and throw down the fists or not. The biggest problem was that you end up fighting, or not, because of a perceived slight or insult. I hate fighting over a mere misunderstanding. You always look like an idiot after or at least feel like one, or I do anyway.

The other major reason for recreational drug use in my life is because I find my own reality to be somewhat surreal. Life seems much more tame and not quite as disturbing when I am under the influence.

The strangest buzz I ever had was when I had my hernia operation. It was done under a local not a general. After a sleepless night in a small, strange bed, I had to wait until the afternoon for my operation. I was not able to eat. Then I got a 10mg Valium, blues for those playing the game at home, and put in the pre-op room where I dozed off (duh!). Then they give me shot of demerol. I was flying though just dozing in and out. The next thing I know
I am being walked to the OR. I pass out again, then awaken to feel the weight of the instruments on my stomach and feeling some tugging. I was up for good then. That was surreal!

I think in honor of Leo Sternbach we should all down at least a 2mg Valium (white), though 5s (yellow) and 10s (blue) are available, and enjoy the weekend! Ciao!