If you missed the discussion about economic justice in the cannabis industry a few weeks ago at Cultivation Classic – here’s a few highlights. Journalist Amanda Chicago Lewis (BuzzFeed/Rolling Stone) was the moderator of the talk, hosting Shanel Lindsay, founder …
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Cultivation Classic 2019: Never Been to a Cannabis Dispensary? Here’s What you Need to Know
One of the first questions your budtender should ask you: Are you comfortable with intoxication? From total dude stoner joints (pun intended) to high end cannabis retail shops, going into a dispensary for the first time can kinda be well, …
Cannabis Etiquette – Lessons Learned
As a long time cannabis smoker, I’ve learned a few things. First of all, not everybody likes cannabis. We used to call it, “pot” or “weed” or “green” – now, that marijuana is becoming a legit industry, we are encouraged …
It’s My Birthday!
Every year I get reflective on my birthday because it’s another year! This year I am 43 and it feels good. I’ve earned my age. As a hot new babe I know likes to say about her experiences, “It’s not …
Your Story is Not Your Only Story
I realized this on a date last night. I was telling the story that I tell about my break up and while it is true from my perspective, upon reflection this morning, I realize it’s not the whole truth. I’m …
Please Don’t Take Your Kids to the Dog Park
Here’s something I’ve been thinking about for a while. Kids who are let loose in the dog park. Whenever I see this, I feel a tear of white heat coming through my chest. I want to run up to those …
On Being a Writer and Struggling to be Seen
I was born with a birthmark, sliced into my left cheek and marked on my right. It’s visible immediately when you meet me. And these days, since I am sans makeup, I guess it could be quite shocking. It varies …