I recently stumbled upon an article about Norwalk’s latest attempt to rein in the wild west of vape/smoke shops. The local leaders, in their infinite wisdom, are scrambling to slap down regulations faster than a blackjack dealer at The Mohegan Sun. The goal? To curb illegal weed sales that have turned these shops into modern-day speakeasies.But let’s cut through the … [Read more...] about Creating A Thriving Market: The Case For Reasonable Regulations
CT Cannabis
Brix Cannabis Launches in New Britain, CT: Shaking up the State’s Cannabis Market
Brix Cannabis is thrilled to announce its launch in Connecticut, bringing a fresh wave of flower variety and quality to the state's cannabis market. With an initial focus on producing high-testing flower, Brix Cannabis will target the 50% flower market segment , followed by a strategic plan to introduce vapes that represent 30% of the current market, effectively covering 80% of … [Read more...] about Brix Cannabis Launches in New Britain, CT: Shaking up the State’s Cannabis Market
Dispensary Diversity: Why Ownership Shouldn’t Sway Your Choice
Imagine this: You walk into a dispensary, the air thick with the scent of cannabis, the walls lined with the green promise of euphoria and relief. But instead of being greeted with the cool weed aficionado, you’re bombarded with the owners’ identity. It’s as if they’re trying to sell you on their social status, their struggle, their carefully curated backstory. And while I’m … [Read more...] about Dispensary Diversity: Why Ownership Shouldn’t Sway Your Choice
Good Vibes at Bohemian High: A Dabbin-Dad Chronicle
Ah, Good Vibes at Bohemian High—a festival that exists at the intersection of euphoria and anarchy, a place where the spirit of freedom dances wildly with the ghosts of Woodstock. Live bands shredded the summer air, each riff and beat blending into a psychedelic symphony that could make even the most stoic of souls sway to the rhythm of liberation.But the real gem, the … [Read more...] about Good Vibes at Bohemian High: A Dabbin-Dad Chronicle
Career Change
The Downward Spiral – Connecticut Cannabis Sales Drop
The high peaked in December, with a staggering $27.5 million ringing in the cash registers. The sound of success was deafening. But since then, it’s been a downhill ride, with sales dropping 13 percent. The euphoria has faded, and the cravings have kicked in. The high has worn off, and the reality of the market has set in.Recreational sales, once the shining star, took a slight … [Read more...] about The Downward Spiral – Connecticut Cannabis Sales Drop
Smokes And Stripes: Celebrating The 4th Of July With A Toke Of Freedom
Ah, the 4th of July—a day draped in my favorite colors of freedom, where fireworks paint the sky and the spirit of rebellion fills and crackles the air. I've typed tributes to thisAmerican celebration before. At first I wasn't going to write another one. But then I decided against, deciding against it. I think it's important to talk about. This year, I'm lighting up for … [Read more...] about Smokes And Stripes: Celebrating The 4th Of July With A Toke Of Freedom
Medical Marijuana Update
Connecticut Medical Marijuana Board of Physicians Approves Two New Qualifying Conditions. The Department of Consumer Protection has added two new conditions to the list of qualifying conditions for the Medical Marijuana Program. The conditions were unanimously approved Friday by the Medical Marijuana Program Board of Physicians. The two conditions unanimously approved for … [Read more...] about Medical Marijuana Update
The Patriotic Puff: Embracing Flag Day With Weed
By the time you read this, you’ll either be too sober to understand or too stoned to care. Either way, grab your nearest Stars and Stripes, roll up some top-shelf green, and join me on this delirious escapade of national pride and herbal enlightenment. It’s Flag Day, my friends, and there’s no better way to celebrate this underappreciated slice of Americana than by lighting up … [Read more...] about The Patriotic Puff: Embracing Flag Day With Weed
The Great Green Hoax: Connecticut’s Illusion Of Abundance
In the grand circus of Torrington’s commerce, a new act has rolled into Torrington over the weekend, parading under the banner of ‘Higher Collective’ – another retail outfit that’s sprouted up like a weed in the cracks of Connecticut’s legislative pavement. But hold your applause and quell that eager rustling of munchies wrappers, my friends, for this is no cause for … [Read more...] about The Great Green Hoax: Connecticut’s Illusion Of Abundance
