At an outdoor party this weekend, a very drunk boy decided to climb a tree. Luckily, he came down alive and only passed out when the distance between him and the ground was simply his height. It was a scary moment, as people have died doing similarly stupid things at these kinds of parties… on the dance floor, in front of everyone. Terrifying and a reminder of why all drug use must be taken seriously (including alcohol).

On a mailing list discussing this incident, a mantra for outdoor parties was set in place: “the tree is not telling you to climb it but the water is telling you to drink it.” This made me smile.