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)
CT Medical Marijuana
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.
The Defeat Of The Jedi And His LegalSaber: A HighBazaar Chronicle
In the heart of Hamden, Connecticut, where the scent of rebellion lingers as thick as the smoke in the air, the HighBazaar cannabis parties have become the stuff of local legend. It’s a place where the green fairy flutters freely, and the patrons, a motley crew of seekers and sages, gather to celebrate the leafy muse in all her glory. But No! The state’s iron fist, clad … [Read more...] about The Defeat Of The Jedi And His LegalSaber: A HighBazaar Chronicle
States Have Generated Over $20 Billion In Marijuana Tax Revenue Since First Markets Opened, New Report Finds
States have now generated more than $20 billion in adult-use marijuana tax revenue since the first markets opened a decade ago, according to a new report from a top cannabis reform advocacy group. The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) also said that in 2023 alone, states collected over $4 billion in recreational cannabis tax revenue—the most ever generated in a single … [Read more...] about States Have Generated Over $20 Billion In Marijuana Tax Revenue Since First Markets Opened, New Report Finds
New Canaan firm invests $16 million in a new East Hartford cannabis facility
An indoor marijuana micro-cultivator. show in Portland, Conn. in March. A New Canaan-based real estate investment firm specializing in working with licensed marijuana growers is investing $16 million to purchase a former cold storage facility in East Hartford and turn it into a cultivation facility. A New Canaan-based company that provides real estate capital for licensed … [Read more...] about New Canaan firm invests $16 million in a new East Hartford cannabis facility
