A Look into Why Seniors are Leading Cannabis into the Future Seniors are at the forefront of the multi-billion dollar cannabis industry. Those ages 50 and above are among the largest growing demographic in the industry -- yet, stigma and lack of access prevent many from seeking holistic approaches to healthcare. Senior outreach programs have … [Read more...] about Aging Into the Industry
Archives for November 2017
Are You a Viper?
Jazz- Soaked Cannabis Slang from the 20s and 30s “Everything will seem so funny. Darkest days will seem so sunny. That feeling will arrive when you smoke that killin' jive.” -- Cats and the Fiddles’ Killin’ Jive Viper, tea, reefer, gage, nickel, weeds, roach, muggles. These terms from the 1920s and 30s confirm that cannabis users have a long history of … [Read more...] about Are You a Viper?
PEACE WITH THE PRINCESS OF POT
Cannabis activists have, and still do, make all the difference. But, to be an activist isn’t easy. Many have lost everything, and some never recover. Still, so many people support this plant. They share knowledge and information not for their own personal gain, but instead, to help others. People from all walks of life have found a purpose in the plant -- they are driven by … [Read more...] about PEACE WITH THE PRINCESS OF POT
The Buds and the Bees
Cannabis Honey at Home Earlier this year a friend asked me if I would like to join her for a Saturday mead tasting in Southeast Portland. The party — celebrating recently opened Mead Market, the city’s only mead bottle shop and an entirely bee-centric store — was easy to agree to, but not just because the alcohol and dandy snacks would be free. Horticulture is my … [Read more...] about The Buds and the Bees
A “Likkle” Piece of Paradise
Insights into Jamaica’s Cannabis Friendly Events and Culture By: Melody Hayhurst For many people, thoughts of Jamaica and ganja go hand-in-hand. As cannabis is a deeply ingrained and often visible part of both Jamaican and Rastafarian cultures, ganja smoking tourists have been drawn to the island for decades. Its vibrant music and culture, beautiful beaches, lush … [Read more...] about A “Likkle” Piece of Paradise