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Humans have always had a complicated relationship with weather. Ancient cultures prayed and made offerings to gods in hopes of receiving conditions conducive to growing crops. Adverse weather, then, w…
Humans have always h…
Humans have always had a complicated relationship with weather. Ancient cultures prayed and made offerings to gods in hopes of receiving conditions conducive to growing crops. Adverse weather, then, was often interpreted as displeasure on behalf of those same beings—a punishment for failing to observe proper rituals. It doesn’t take a history scholar to understand this impulse. Weather, now as then, is both an enemy and ally. On one hand, it provides everything from the raw material for food—sunlight driving photosynthesis, wind the primary method of plants spreading their seeds—to …
Sometimes, writing about art and theater feels a lot like falling down the proverbial rabbit hole as I try to find the angle to write about wandering through a haunted-theater immersive experience, ge…
Sometimes, writing a…
Sometimes, writing about art and theater feels a lot like falling down the proverbial rabbit hole as I try to find the angle to write about wandering through a haunted-theater immersive experience, getting splashed in a Halloween horror show in the basement of a spaghetti emporium, sweating through a DIY D&D in a comic shop, savoring (har har!) Sweeney Todd’s enraged high notes, and trying to quiet my howling dog in a public house. I’ve found myself in some odd and awkward scenarios. To update the metaphor, writing this column is a lot like drunk-clicking through an endless algorithm o…
Jessie Hanson
January 8, 2020
We indulge in the latest information on cannabis strains, concentrates, and edibles, but we often lose sight of the counter-culture of hemp, the tame and useful cousin of cannabis. Remember, it's up…
We indulge in the la…
We indulge in the latest information on cannabis strains, concentrates, and edibles, but we often lose sight of the counter-culture of hemp, the tame and useful cousin of cannabis. Remember, it's up to us to educate our peers, parents, and the nay sayers on the benefits and logic of this banned miracle plant. Here are Hemp facts everyone should know and share: Grown around the world for over 12,000 years, hemp has been used for fiber and food for centuries. Of course, that all changed in the United States with the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937. Look at what we are missin…
Lori Malcolm
May 4, 2020
There are three important words missing from Colorado Marijuana labels, both medical and recreational. It's so obvious, I can't believe it is even an oversight of the law. What is the one thing ev…
There are three impo…
There are three important words missing from Colorado Marijuana labels, both medical and recreational. It's so obvious, I can't believe it is even an oversight of the law. What is the one thing everyone must be aware of before making a strain selection? Indica, sativa, or hybrid, right? In most cases dispensaries separate product by three categories - indica, sativa or hybrid. Unfortunately the container or label does NOT indicate strain type. Why is it important? What's the difference? First, there are huge differences in strain effects between indica and sativa. Indica is known as…
Lori Malcolm
September 25, 2017
By now, you've probably heard about the upcoming total eclipse taking place on Monday August 21, 2017. While it's not unusual to hear about an eclipse taking place somewhere in the world, it is a bi…
By now, you've proba…
By now, you've probably heard about the upcoming total eclipse taking place on Monday August 21, 2017. While it's not unusual to hear about an eclipse taking place somewhere in the world, it is a bit unique that it has been 99 years since the residents of the US have been in the direct path of such a celestial event. In fact, NASA hosts Eclipse2017 , a website dedicated to the upcoming eclipse with interactive maps, events, education, and even how to host a viewing party. Where to view: If you live in Boulder, you can expect a partial eclipse of about 93.1 percent, which is still an e…
Lori Malcolm
August 14, 2017
Boulder County welcomes a new cannabis dispensary, IGADI, located 1325 S. Public Rd. in Lafayette. With a recent grand opening, the new mountain inspired structure, presents a clean and transparen…
Boulder County welco…
Boulder County welcomes a new cannabis dispensary, IGADI, located 1325 S. Public Rd. in Lafayette. With a recent grand opening, the new mountain inspired structure, presents a clean and transparent shop. With its glass lined walls and stainless steel fixtures, the product displays are fresh, well organized and worthy of purchase. From the time you walk in the door your clean cannabis experience begins. Once checked in by the cheerful staff, your wait time is usually short. Headquartered in Tabernash, Colorado, @IgadI_LTD uses advanced and proven cultivation techniques to produ…
Lori Malcolm
July 31, 2017
Feeling stressed? After you medicate with your favorite strain, sit up straight and create a masterpiece with the simple tools of childhood: crayons and colored pencils. I came across a Leafly artic…
Feeling stressed? …
Feeling stressed? After you medicate with your favorite strain, sit up straight and create a masterpiece with the simple tools of childhood: crayons and colored pencils. I came across a Leafly article about the adult coloring book craze hitting America. I love this idea! Instead of an expensive night out on the town, gather your friends around the kitchen table for a “Cannabis Coloring Party.” Here are a few unique coloring books I found to add to the list: Helpful hint: Don’t forget to search Pinterest for FREE downloadable cannabis coloring pages too! Colorado Cannabis…
Lori Malcolm
July 10, 2017
Once upon a time, it was frowned upon to display, wear, draw, or talk about cannabis. Thanks to the determination of a defining generation, cannabis is becoming a mainstream topic, product, and disc…
Once upon a time, it…
Once upon a time, it was frowned upon to display, wear, draw, or talk about cannabis. Thanks to the determination of a defining generation, cannabis is becoming a mainstream topic, product, and discussion. In Colorado, marketing the cannabis culture can be tricky. Filled with compliance regulations and restrictions, the cannabis industry has to be creative and cunning when it comes to marketing tactics and KushMoji has done just that with a new iPhone app. KushMoji, the official cannabis emoticon library, couples the playful side of weed with the serious side of marketing straight fr…
Lori Malcolm
June 26, 2017
What is a Thai Stick? Think of it as a cannabis version of a shish kabob made with your favorite strains all wrapped up to look like a well rounded cigar. The Thai Stick became legendary back in t…
What is a Thai Stick…
What is a Thai Stick? Think of it as a cannabis version of a shish kabob made with your favorite strains all wrapped up to look like a well rounded cigar. The Thai Stick became legendary back in the 60’s when soldiers returned from war with stories of powerful weed rolled tight to look like cigars that would burn for hours. With access to recreational cannabis, residents in legal states can revive the art of the legendary Thai Stick at home. This vintage practice embraces the communal elements that bring people together. If you are a hands-on person who likes to create works of ar…
Lori Malcolm
June 19, 2017
There's a new girl in the garden and she knows how to eliminate those pesky little aphids. Who is she? Drum roll please…The Ladybug! Did you know ladybugs are the organic alternative to chemica…
There's a new girl i…
There's a new girl in the garden and she knows how to eliminate those pesky little aphids. Who is she? Drum roll please…The Ladybug! Did you know ladybugs are the organic alternative to chemical pesticides for your garden or grow? You got it, those little red beetles can eat up to 5,000 aphids in their 2-3 year lifespan. As the name might imply, the ladybug is not a bug at all. In fact, considered a beetle, there is a hard shell under the polka dot red camouflage, to protect the delicate wings. The ladybug is particularly popular in commercial cannabis cultivation facilities as an…
Lori Malcolm
June 12, 2017
What is Memorial Day? No, it is NOT the official kick-off to summer, but instead a solemn day to remember fallen soldiers who took their last breath defending our freedom. For our veterans, this …
What is Memorial Day…
What is Memorial Day? No, it is NOT the official kick-off to summer, but instead a solemn day to remember fallen soldiers who took their last breath defending our freedom. For our veterans, this ‘holiday’ is a reminder of war, uncertainty, and conflict. However, the scars of loss and war go much deeper with a condition called PTSD. But guess what, cannabis can help! What is PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that develops after one experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. In the US military, PTSD affects, on average, about 15% of those who serve. In …
Lori Malcolm
May 29, 2017
Congratulations Graduates! Now what? Just like the Twenty One Pilots song, "Stressed Out," it time to wake up! You've got the degree -- but the traditional job market is saturated with thousands …
Congratulations Grad…
Congratulations Graduates! Now what? Just like the Twenty One Pilots song, "Stressed Out," it time to wake up! You've got the degree -- but the traditional job market is saturated with thousands just like you. If you want to get those student loans repaid fast, go where the grass is always greener...Take the alternative route and try a career in the cannabis industry. Check out this infographic to see how you can use that new degree and start earning a decent salary fresh out of college. For larger view, click here. Peace, Love, and the Power of Cannabis. Lori You mu…
Lori Malcolm
May 15, 2017
Who wisely gives advice, exudes confidence, and suddenly loses her appetite when there is only one slice of pie? You got it, "Mom." Raising kids is not what it used to be, but today's Mom's have figur…
Who wisely gives adv…
Who wisely gives advice, exudes confidence, and suddenly loses her appetite when there is only one slice of pie? You got it, "Mom." Raising kids is not what it used to be, but today's Mom's have figured out how to find balance between marriage, kids, and a career. Decades ago, mother's little helpers usually included alcohol and pills; a deadly combination for all involved. Since then, a paradigm shift has occurred and more and more Moms turn to cannabis for stress relief. Contrary to the nay sayers, cannabis is safer than alcohol and pharmaceuticals for Mom's mood enhancement. If you wond…
Lori Malcolm
May 8, 2017
Hey parents, when was the last time you sat down and read your child a story about the benefits of medical cannabis? Chances are, never. Parents and educators hesitate on the inclusion of "benefit…
Hey parents, when wa…
Hey parents, when was the last time you sat down and read your child a story about the benefits of medical cannabis? Chances are, never. Parents and educators hesitate on the inclusion of "benefits" of medical cannabis in their discussions, however, they highlight risks and abuse of marijuana instead. We continue to confuse children with mixed messages on the topic of medical cannabis so parents are left to their own creativity to teach their kids compassion and respect for those who suffer and use cannabis as treatment. According to a Denver Post article, there are over 350 childr…
Lori Malcolm
May 1, 2017
If you’ve been to a dispensary lately, you know there is no shortage of marijuana edibles on the shelves. Did you know you can make your own cannabis-infused goodies at home without the smell or mes…
If you’ve been to …
If you’ve been to a dispensary lately, you know there is no shortage of marijuana edibles on the shelves. Did you know you can make your own cannabis-infused goodies at home without the smell or mess? It’s easy, healthy, and you control the dosage. The Plan. Before you begin, start with the end in mind. What do you wish to achieve with this dish or recipe? First, if you plan to entertain friends, use a strain that has a pleasant psychoactive effect to ensure plenty of laughs. If it’s for a medical purpose, consider using a hemp strain high in CBD or indica. The Science. If …
Lori Malcolm
April 24, 2017
Making a donation to charity should never be a hassle, right? Well, just ask any respectable cannabis-based business owner and they will tell you, it’s much harder than you think. As part of th…
Making a donation t…
Making a donation to charity should never be a hassle, right? Well, just ask any respectable cannabis-based business owner and they will tell you, it’s much harder than you think. As part of the culture, philanthropy is the foundation of the cannabis evolution; helping one another has always been a core principal. Unfortunately, the social stigma that surrounds cannabis keeps industry business owners at a disadvantage when they want to be socially responsible and do the right thing and give back to the community that supports them. Because of federal regulatory issues, many non-pro…
Lori Malcolm
April 17, 2017
Have you ever caught a whiff of someone walking by and thought: “there's a cigarette smoker, she smells like bacon, or way too much Axe body spray?” Nowadays, it is common to catch the smell of…
Have you ever caught…
Have you ever caught a whiff of someone walking by and thought: “there's a cigarette smoker, she smells like bacon, or way too much Axe body spray?” Nowadays, it is common to catch the smell of weed in the air and it’s not always welcome. Occasionally, you may get a friendly nod from a like-minded individual who recognizes and appreciates the terpene profile excreting from your clothes. On the opposite side, you may get a piecing glance from someone in the grocery line who doesn’t find the funk pleasing at all. How do you mask the smell so you’re not singled out? With a li…
Lori Malcolm
April 10, 2017
Just a few weeks away, April 20 is deemed a day of celebration worldwide for cannabis enthusiasts. As legend has it, the idea started decades ago when a group of California students agreed to meet …
Just a few weeks awa…
Just a few weeks away, April 20 is deemed a day of celebration worldwide for cannabis enthusiasts. As legend has it, the idea started decades ago when a group of California students agreed to meet promptly at 4:20 p.m. each school day following stressful sessions of academia. Of course this was before the culture of texting and social media networks ever existed. Communication between the "cool" kids was left to their own creativity. The term 420 caught on within social circles of like-minded thinkers and the trend has lasted for almost 40 years! Within the last two decades, 420 has exp…
Lori Malcolm
April 3, 2017
Photo Credit: Pixabay.com Are you planning a wedding this year? Make the day serendipitous with a one-of-a-kind experience your guests won't forget; just add a classy cannabis twist. Step outsi…
Photo Credit: Pixaba…
Photo Credit: Pixabay.com Are you planning a wedding this year? Make the day serendipitous with a one-of-a-kind experience your guests won't forget; just add a classy cannabis twist. Step outside the formal traditions of a conservative wedding and express your love in a way that has been forbidden for decades…until now. Earlier this year, Denver hosted a one-of-a-kind Cannabis Wedding Expo that featured Colorado vendors who specialize in cannabis wedding events and activities. Here are a few of their pointers and a little weed etiquette for a classy #GreenWedding. Plan. Firs…
Lori Malcolm
March 27, 2017
Photo Credit: Pixabay The first day of spring and the vernal equinox brings equality to day and night. Observed for thousands of years, this celestial tipping point gives rise for a celebration. …
Photo Credit: Pixaba…
Photo Credit: Pixabay The first day of spring and the vernal equinox brings equality to day and night. Observed for thousands of years, this celestial tipping point gives rise for a celebration. Referred to as spring fever, a term applied to physical and psychological symptoms associated with he arrival of spring, one may notice changes to mood and energy levels. With a little imagination and some great ganja, make the transition to spring a memorable one. Here are a few spring parings that will leave your head in the clouds and your feet on the ground. Excuse me while I kiss the …
Lori Malcolm
March 20, 2017
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