Organic Chemistry Class: Lab Technique You already know from reading my blogs that I am not great at suspense. If I was, I’d be writing mystery stories and I’d be wealthy. I am neither writing mysteries nor am I wealthy. Yet. I had always wondered if smoking pot was any safer than smoking tobacco. […]

There is no question for Boulderites, as I perceive it, that the Federal Government through the DEA, the conservative drug enforcement administration, has shifted its marijuana position. This is great news! BUT in spite of this outward showing of a softening attitude towards cannabis, specifically psychoactive marijuana, there are huge problems newly created by Schedule […]

Every year on April 20th, cannabis enthusiasts around the world come together to celebrate their love for the plant. But have you ever wondered how this date became synonymous with marijuana culture? The origins of 4/20 are shrouded in mystery and urban legend, with several theories attempting to explain its significance. Let’s delve into the […]

When it comes to the complex world of marijuana and its effects, the entourage effect is a crucial concept. This phenomenon suggests that the combination of various compounds within the cannabis plant, including cannabinoids and terpenes, work together synergistically to produce unique therapeutic effects. In this article, we will delve into the entourage effect, specifically […]

When it comes to cannabis, much attention is often given to cannabinoids like THC and CBD. However, terpenes, the aromatic compounds found in the essential oils of the cannabis plant, play a crucial role in not only giving each strain its unique scent and flavor but also in modulating the overall effects of the plant. […]

  Boulder is not alone in sometimes using eyelid tremor as one of the “roadside maneuvers.”  These voluntary tests are intended to identify impaired drivers. Part of the standard police roadside gymnastics to identify recent THC/marijuana use is to claim to observe “eyelid tremor.” In a study first posted on-line in February, 2024, that belief […]

  Boulderites, visitors, and adults throughout Colorado face a major challenge. “Now that I’ve legally bought my weed, where can I smoke it?? This could be the single most difficult question facing marijuana consumers, visitors or residents,  presented by legalization. Bud tenders are asked on a daily basis “where can I smoke the weed I […]

Marijuana, is found in many Boulder homes worldwide. Legal or illegal, it is ubiquitous. It has been legalized for human use in many parts of the world with legality spreading rapidly. However, as pot, marijuana, becomes more accessible, there is a growing concern about the potential risks it poses to our furry companions. Many pet […]

  Driving and THC.  OR Blood Drunk or Blood Stoned is a dilemma in Boulder and elsewhere . First, a warning and some abbreviations. For the cannabinoid primarily responsible for getting us buzzed we look to  Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol, I’ll use the shorthand “THC.” No longer a great abbreviation because Delta-8 and Delta-10 are becoming more […]

  I smoked for decades. Since 1966 back East and then since 1975 in Boulder.  My delivery systems ranged from joints and bongs, to a  coconut water pipe with the farmer of Negil on Xmas Eve some decades ago, and more. Hotels all come with rolling papers if you get stuck. The Gideon’s Bible has […]