Cannabis Crackles A few days ago, illuminated only by the light of a series of candles in the furthest, most ominous nook of the the Emerald’s new Eureka office, The Rule of Law was kind enough to join me for an in depth interview about their controversial policies, their knack for profiteering, and the fact that a concept has been made flesh and bone. I sat eagerly … [Read more...] about Interview with the Rule of Law
Archives for July 2015
Cancer & Cannabis: Chemical Culprits (Part I)
Educated Stoner By Sharon Letts The spider web-like mass found in my right breast the summer of 2012 had me thinking about my mom, the farm she was raised on, DDT, Rachel Carson, and Cannabis - in that order. I saw the configuration while proactively peeking over the shoulder of both the mammogram and ultra-sound technician. While waiting for the biopsy I decided … [Read more...] about Cancer & Cannabis: Chemical Culprits (Part I)
Wrangletown Cider Cmpany
The year is 1880. The location is Wrangletown, California, modern-day Freshwater. A pair of strong-willed frontier women are doing what they are known best for: Fighting in the middle of the street. Fast-forward 135 years, and another strong-willed Wrangletown resident, not known for fighting in the streets (to this author’s knowledge), is founding the Wrangletown Cider … [Read more...] about Wrangletown Cider Cmpany
Shock Troops and Short Seasons
Cannabis growers in central Mendocino County were spooked by rumors of unidentified, military-style, armed men descending from helicopters to destroy gardens all over the region last summer and fall. Whoever these guys were, all reports agreed that they ignored legally posted medical grow notices and showed neither badges nor warrants. Just swooped in, cut down every plant and … [Read more...] about Shock Troops and Short Seasons
My Bust – Paradise Ridge
My name is John Matthews. I owned 120 acres of Paradise Ridge and Bear Creek valley in the Whitethorn/ Shelter Cove area of Humboldt Co Ca. I grew weed on my property for my own medical purposes. I have been a consumer of marijuana since the early 1970s. I found that it helped me with my severe disability of PTSD and a thought disorder I was diagnosed with in 1975 that led to … [Read more...] about My Bust – Paradise Ridge