I’ve since been told that the expression is “Stop and smell the roses,” but you get the idea.
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Iris’ flowers just screamed out “hippy.” I ran with it.
The way I figure it, if you do the right combination of drugs, you’ll be seeing this kind of things anyway.
Conceptually it’s there. Stylistically, I’ve got a lot of answer for. I apologize if it hurts your eyes.
A vintage image 
A vintage image A vintage image
I’ve since been told that the expression is “Stop and smell the roses,” but you get the idea.