Let’s be clear, right from the jump: the medical marijuana market is a colossal charade, a cleverly orchestrated ruse designed to appease the masses and line the pockets of the few. The supposed compassion for patients? A smokescreen. The real game has always been about the long-term money—big, green stacks of cash, and the medical market is nothing more than a glorified … [Read more...] about The Great Cannabis Con: A Medical Trojan Horse and the Launch Pad for the Almighty Dollar
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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
A Gathering At The DCP
A crowd gathered at the steps of the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) in Hartford, Connecticut, a sea of determined faces united by a common cause: the rights and well-being of medical marijuana patients. This wasn’t just another protest; this was a movement of people demanding that the voices of those who rely on cannabis for medical treatment be heard loud and … [Read more...] about A Gathering At The DCP
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
The Burn N Learn Beach Party: A Pilgrimage To The Beach In The Woods
The sun blazed high in the sky, casting its golden glow upon the sprawling field that was transformed into weird stoner beach. Kiddie pools and bathing suits reigned supreme . Burn N Learn, in all their glory, orchestrated a day of sheer delight and enlightenment, pulling the tribe of stoners from their dens and into the wild embrace of a summer day.I stumbled onto the scene … [Read more...] about The Burn N Learn Beach Party: A Pilgrimage To The Beach In The Woods
Smoking Weed And Going To Haagen Dazs: Happy National Ice Cream Day
The sun hung high in the sky, casting a bright, relentless light over my head. It was National Ice Cream Day, a celebration of indulgence and nostalgia. The idea of cooling off with a creamy treat seemed like the perfect antidote to this summer heat.I made my way to the mall, a place of air-conditioned refuge and the promise of Haagen Dazs, that fine place for creamy … [Read more...] about Smoking Weed And Going To Haagen Dazs: Happy National Ice Cream Day
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
7/10 vs. 4/20: A New Era in Cannabis Culture
It’s a blazing hot July afternoon, and the air is thick with the sweet, sticky aroma of cannabis oil. The day is 7/10, a date that has swiftly gained traction in the counter-culture calendar, challenging the supremacy of 4/20 as the ultimate cannabis holiday. As I sit here, enveloped in a cloud of dense vapor, it's clear that this new date on the stoner's almanac is not just a … [Read more...] about 7/10 vs. 4/20: A New Era in Cannabis Culture
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Lost in the Rhythm: A Day at Reggae Fest
The sun hung high in the sky, beating down like the angry eye of some Rastafarian god as I made my way into the heart of the beast: Reggae Fest. This wasn't just any festival—this was Bob Marley's turf. A place where the air was thick with the sweet scent of ganja and the rhythmic pulse of reggae music that seemed to seep into your very bones. It was a pilgrimage for the lost … [Read more...] about Lost in the Rhythm: A Day at Reggae Fest
