CT Medical Marijuana
West Hartford will allow for one more cannabis dispensary, but bars them from town center
WEST HARTFORD — Town leaders have made changes to its cannabis dispensary ordinance that would allow for a third marijuana retail establishment to open in West Hartford. But the change also further restricts where those recreational dispensaries can open. Under the changes, which the Town Council approved on Tuesday, a third dispensary can now open in town, so long as its … [Read more...] about West Hartford will allow for one more cannabis dispensary, but bars them from town center
The Magic of Arriving a Day Late at The BurnNLearn Community Campout
It was a spring morning when I rolled into the sprawling meadow, nestled between towering pines and bathed in sunlight, a day late for the Community Campout. My tardiness was unintentional, a consequence of life’s unpredictable nature, but as I pulled my car into the last available spot, I felt an immediate sense of anticipation mixed with a bit of regret for the time missed. … [Read more...] about The Magic of Arriving a Day Late at The BurnNLearn Community Campout
The Chronicles Of Absurdity: Where Supply Meets Demand (Or Not)
In the grand tradition of Cracked-Pot journalism, let’s take a moment to consider the absurdity of our priorities. Here we are, in the midst of a green rush, where the entrepreneurial spirit has been ignited by the sweet scent of cannabis. And what’s the latest development? Another dispensary, a veritable Shangri-La of weed, sprouting up in Norwalk. Because, of course, what … [Read more...] about The Chronicles Of Absurdity: Where Supply Meets Demand (Or Not)
Ombudsman? Do We Have An Omboozeman Too?
On the grand Connecticut cannabis carousel, the powers that be have crowned a new ringmaster to tame the wild beasts of bureaucracy and give voice to the voiceless greenery aficionados. Enter Erin Gorman Kirk, the freshly minted Cannabis Ombudsman, a title so rare it might as well be a unicorn in the land of Uncle Sam.With a salary that could make a Wall Street banker blush, … [Read more...] about Ombudsman? Do We Have An Omboozeman Too?
Connecticut’s Cannabis Controversy: The Theraplant Investigation
In the grand circus of life, there’s always a new act to keep us entertained. And today, ladies and gentlemen, we turn our attention to our great state of Connecticut, where the green leaves of controversy are rustling in the wind.Enter Theraplant, the first cannabis producer in the state. Ah, Theraplant, the pioneer, the trailblazer, the one who dared to tread where no one had … [Read more...] about Connecticut’s Cannabis Controversy: The Theraplant Investigation
From Weedtopia To Wordsmith: My Unlikely Journey Into Writing
I was recently asked by a curious reader about how and why I became a writer. A simple question, really. But one that requires a tangled web of backstory, serendipity, and pure chaos to answer properly. So buckle up, dear reader. This is my personal Vostok 1, my flight of Gagarin, my own epic journey into the unknown.It all kicked off in April of 2012, when I got a call that … [Read more...] about From Weedtopia To Wordsmith: My Unlikely Journey Into Writing
Computers Are Fun
She Loves Getting Baked
Don’t Let Your Bong Water Kill You.
In the heart of Connecticut, a 25-year-old cannabis enthusiast faced a harrowing battle with a rare lung disease. Legionnaires' disease, an ancient bacterial foe, had invaded his lungs, leaving him writhing in agony. His symptoms were a cacophony of suffering: days of relentless coughing, confusion, vomiting, and crippling pain. The culprit? Legionella bacteria, lurking in the … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Your Bong Water Kill You.
