I had no intention of writing anything when the Banana Cooler hit my hands—a gift from JustFarms, a beautiful, potent cross of Banana Cream Cake X (Biscotti X Sherb). As I stared at the dense nugs, shimmering in the dull afternoon light, I could feel the pull of obligation. These kinds of hybrids don’t just get rolled and smoked without documenting the voyage. So, with shaky … [Read more...] about Earth, Wood, and Bliss: The Banana Cooler Experience
Johns Joints
White Durban Review
The weekend was looming, and I needed something to keep me energized. There were errands to run, supplies to gather, and people to deal with. I had to stay baked out of my mind, yet alert and on my game. There were things to buy I didn’t care for and conversations to have with people better left ignored. I needed to melt, but I had to keep my head straight, or I’d be devoured … [Read more...] about White Durban Review
Cannabis Queen Paige Cecchi Sets Her Sights on East Hartford! (Updated)
Picture this: a small but mighty operation, right in the heart of East Hartford, ready to revolutionize how we package our beloved green. And guess what? The town’s Planning & Zoning Commission is about to give it the green light this Wednesday! Paige Cecchi, a 30-year-old cannabis maven from the Big Apple, is shaking things up in East Hartford! After a decade of wheeling … [Read more...] about Cannabis Queen Paige Cecchi Sets Her Sights on East Hartford! (Updated)
Skunk Master: A Journey Through Skunky Bliss
Rolling a joint is a sacred ritual—a lost art form in the age of pre-rolls and vape pens. There's a certain meditative quality to it, the rhythm of grinding, the feel of the paper between your fingers, the slow, deliberate act of creating something you know is going to wreck your day in the most delightful way. Today, I reached for Skunk Master (by, JustFarms)—a strain that … [Read more...] about Skunk Master: A Journey Through Skunky Bliss
Citrus Dreams and Couch-Locked Realities: The Orange Sunshine Experience
Orange Sunshine. The name alone sounds like something out of a Micro-Brew, doesn’t it? A little slice of heaven promising warmth, brightness, and good vibes. But don’t be fooled. This strain is no soft, mellow ride—it’s a citrus-loaded firecracker, a mind-bender wrapped in the scent of fresh oranges. The moment you break open a nug, the room fills with the unmistakable aroma of … [Read more...] about Citrus Dreams and Couch-Locked Realities: The Orange Sunshine Experience
Green Rush Gone Wrong: The SEC’s Struggles in Connecticut
In the heart of Connecticut, where the scent of freshly legalized cannabis mingles with the crisp New England air, a storm is brewing. The Social Equity Council (SEC), the very body tasked with ensuring that the green rush benefits those most impacted by the war on drugs, has found itself in the crosshairs of a scathing audit. And oh, what a tale it tells.Picture this: a state … [Read more...] about Green Rush Gone Wrong: The SEC’s Struggles in Connecticut
Observations Of Being Too Baked While Watching A Glass Blowing Competition At BurnNLearn
I was at the Art&Food Festival hosted by BurnNLearn when the sun began hanging low in the sky, casting an orange haze over the carnival of color and chaos that was unfolding before me. A glass-blowing competition—a bizarre yet strangely poetic spectacle where molten glass danced in the hands of artisans, and I, a willing participant in this psychedelic circus, was deep in … [Read more...] about Observations Of Being Too Baked While Watching A Glass Blowing Competition At BurnNLearn
A New Era Of Compliance: The DCP’s Role in Cannabis Quality Control
Picture this: a room full of lab coats and clipboards, each one a gatekeeper to the green revolution. The DCP’s new rules are a cocktail of science and scrutiny, designed to ensure that every nugget of Connecticut’s cannabis is as pure as a politician’s promise. But let’s not kid ourselves—this is no simple task. The stakes are high, and the margin for error is thinner than a … [Read more...] about A New Era Of Compliance: The DCP’s Role in Cannabis Quality Control
The Highs & Lows Of Connecticut’s Cannabis Market: A JohnsJoints Perspective
Welcome to the wild, wild world of Connecticut’s weed market, where the numbers are as high as the customers, and the controversies are as sticky as the buds. In a state where the green rush is in full swing, recreational weed sales are soaring like a stoner’s imagination.According to the latest reports, Connecticut’s weed market is booming. Recreational sales are leading the … [Read more...] about The Highs & Lows Of Connecticut’s Cannabis Market: A JohnsJoints Perspective
Late-Night Weed Revelations And The Sounds Of Silence In The Circus of 2024
The 2024 election is shaping up to be a circus, and guess who’s juggling the flaming torches? None other than the Big Orange, Donald Trump, the guy who used to be the law-and-order man, now coming out in support of marijuana legalization. Yes, you read that right—Trump, the same guy who barked about “bad hombres” and built walls, is now all in for legal weed. It’s like watching … [Read more...] about Late-Night Weed Revelations And The Sounds Of Silence In The Circus of 2024