"It produces feelings of increased energy, euphoria, emotional warmth and empathy toward others, and distortions in sensory and time perception."
Isn't that what falling in love feels like, too?
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When I was with him I wrote all the time. Now, I stare at this screen and I don't know what to say.
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I dreamt of my grandfather last night in his most lifeless state. We sat at a holiday table and his face was swollen. I met my mom in the kitchen.
"We have to take him to the hospital. What's wrong with his face?"
Later, in waking life, I visited my grandmother with him.
"Larry, kiss me." Then, she said, "Come near to me, Larry." Finally, "Do you think I'm dying, Larry?"
That afternoon, in the cold wintry light I watched as he said, "You're doing fine, little girl."
