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A B O U T T H E C OV E R The Tannins and Terpenes Issue is one of our favorites to produce each year, because it gets us tasting and testing innovative and dynamic flavor combinations we might never have considered. On the cover this month is a beautiful glass bong decanter by MyBudVase.com, in which we have loaded a bowl of the Strain of the Month (page 36). This stunner shares the stage with a bourbon and peach cocktail that was infused with a Ray’s infused lemonade 100mg shot (but just a dash). Rounding it out are delicious High Tide Cannabis Company Apple Tartz dabs. This pairing illustrates how Cannabis and alcohol are as good of a match as a memorable sunset and a relaxing walk on the beach.

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Editor’s Note Thanks for picking up this bubbly new issue of the Leaf! WHEN WE FIRST began pairing Cannabis with wine in 2012, our goal was to enlighten the growing MMJ movement to the idea that there are as many unique and beautiful strains as there are varieties and styles of wine. This pairing concept has proven wildly popular and led to our Tannins & Terpenes events, as well as this annual issue of the magazine where we pair delicious beverages with tasty Cannabis offerings for the ultimate adult tasting experience.

As we’ve grown used to Cannabis as a normal part of life, I find that people love to pair Cannabis with food, wine and their favorite activities. Cannabis adds to experiences, and with legalization comes normalization – allowing us to celebrate our freedom and share our tasting styles with our community and on social THERE’S NOTHING media. The result has been an explosion in how people are WRONG WITH consuming Cannabis, and being open about how the plant fits RESPONSIBLY into their lives and lifestyles. It’s even leading some to drink ENJOYING A less, as after work wine time becomes a date with the bong.

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PAIRING IT WITH Here at the Leaf we are firm believers that Cannabis is safer SOME FORM OF than alcohol. We feel strongly that when a substance that CANNABIS. harms people is sold, one should also have access to a plant that does the opposite. America has an alcohol problem, built on a consumption culture that gives reason to celebrate any success or failure with a drink. I’ve had to shake out of that mindset myself, and found freedom in choosing Cannabis in times of need and joy. It’s a lot more fun to get baked, and there’s no hangover! All that said, there’s nothing wrong with responsibly enjoying a drink and pairing it with some form of Cannabis – and the neuroprotectant benefits, along with other healthful properties, can mean that the THC, CBD and other cannabinoids are actually beneficial for your body when drinking. And if you don’t like alcohol, no worries! Check out our boozefree pairings to see what tasty strains our team paired with kombucha and tea, and try exploring on your own! I’ve been enjoying the limoncello La Croix sparkling water with a citrusy dab of Breathwork that gets me going, and keeps me highdrated for whatever adventure comes next. Happy pairings, and thanks for reading and sharing the Leaf!

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ew Orleans is ending penalties for people found with small amounts of Cannabis. The law takes effect September 15, reports The Lens. The City Council passed several agenda items to end marijuana penalties, reports the Associated Press. City officials said their goal is to increase community trust of police. Another aim is to allow New Orleans police to focus on reducing violent crime in the city. Those who get a summons pertaining to simple possession are immediately forgiven with no additional action necessary by the accused, the officer, or the court. No court appearance and no police report are needed. Smoking weed in public will remain prohibited. But instead of the cops issuing a drug summons, it will be a ticket in violation of the Smoke-Free Air Act – which is not a drug charge.

ississippi legislative negotiators are working on a medical marijuana program to replace the one canceled by the State Supreme Court. And they now say they’re close to a deal. According to the lawmakers, that could prompt a special legislative session as early as this month, reports Mississippi Today. “I believe we have basically most of the major issues resolved,” said GOP Sen. Kevin Blackwell, the Southaven Republican who’s leading the Senate’s medical marijuana work. “We’re very, very close,” he said. Mississippi lawmakers, by popular demand, are trying to reach a deal on a medical marijuana program because the State Supreme Court shot down the one overwhelmingly passed by voters last year. The State Supreme Court ruled in May that the medical marijuana initiative and the entire ballot initiative process was invalid. Interestingly, the Court left previous ballot initiatives intact – even those passed under the same process. Gov. Tate Reeves has sole authority to call lawmakers into a special session. He has said he would do so for a medical marijuana bill – but refuses to do so before the House and Senate agree, to avoid a drawn out session.

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N.C. CHEROKEES SAY THEY’LL SELL MEDICAL MARIJUANA

edical marijuana was legalized on Cherokee land in Western North Carolina back in May. And now the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has announced it will actually sell the herb to non-tribe members. The move comes after six years of debate among the tribe, reports The One Feather. The Cherokee maintain a sovereign nation in Western North Carolina known as the Qualla Boundary, reports the Winston-Salem Journal. The move establishes the first location in North Carolina where medical marijuana is both legal and for sale, reports WFMY News 2. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council approved an ordinance on August 5 to legalize the cultivation, sale and usage of medical marijuana on the Qualla Boundary. The boundary is about 45 miles west of Asheville. The Cherokee haven’t announced a timeline for their medical Cannabis program – when cultivation will begin or when marijuana will become available for purchase, reports The Charlotte Observer.

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ALMOST HALF OF AMERICANS ADMIT TO TRYING CANNABIS

he percentage of U.S. adults who admit they have tried marijuana has gone up to 49%, according to the latest numbers from Gallup’s most recent Consumption Habits Poll. That’s the, well, highest number Gallup has measured to date. Just over 50 years ago, only 4% said they had tried the herb. But that percentage surpassed 20% in 1977, 30% in 1985, and 40% in 2015. The sharpest rise in reported usage occurred during the 1970s, when the percentage increased from 4% to 22%. A much smaller proportion of U.S. adults, 12%, say they “currently smoke marijuana.” The percentage of current Cannabis smokers has been steady in recent years. It varies between 11% and 13% after increasing from the 7% Gallup initially measured in 2013.

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es, biofuel instead of relying on petroleum. Electric vehicles instead of internal combustion engines. But getting people to abandon their cars and trucks is a small piece of the puzzle – the biggest lifestyle change everyone on the planet can make will be harder than divorcing ourselves from what Marshall McLuan called “The Mechanical Bride.” We need to stop eating so much meat. Why? Because today we’re using GMO corn with toxic chemicals to feed livestock that doesn’t graze on grass. They’re funneled into feedlots, slaughterhouses and processing plants that all pollute both soil and waterways. Methane from cow farts – laugh if you will – are a major source of pollution, too. The answer? We ALL need to eat plant-based diets. We need to eat lower on the food chain. Agriculture is a destructive activity. Beef isn’t a magic food. In fact, eating lots of meat is unhealthy for us as humans, and for the planet as a whole. Turn off the television ads and set aside old habits. The Impossible Burger and Beyond Meat are options available now. I want to see people buying hemp seeds, hemp oil, hemp flour and other products as ingredients for the meals they make at home. Let’s not wait for companies to make finished products, especially if we can make things from scratch ourselves. The pandemic had Trees breathe carbon dioxide, so WHEN I READ many of us making bread, why are we cutting them down? We STORIES ABOUT need more trees, not less. Substitute HOW TO ADDRESS brewing beer and planting hemp for the wood used for paper, CLIMATE CHANGE, gardens. Let’s transition our diets to include substantial packaging and building materials. HEMP DOESN’T amounts of hemp foods. This isn’t a new idea by any stretch of FEATURE Lastly, the federal the imagination. In the three years I’ve PROMINENTLY – government can facilitate written this monthly column on hemp, AND IT SHOULD. this transition via a shift to “Pack It Up” in the February 2021 issue hemp – by radically altering the rules garnered the most feedback of all. Consumers and regulations. Fully legalize hemp so should not only look for recycled paper and that it doesn’t require a license to grow cardboard, but demand hemp instead. or process it. Wood for construction replaced by Treat hemp like any other agricultural hempcrete? We all agree it’s a good idea crop to accelerate its use. Pot is going because hempcrete sequesters carbon, as well to be legal federally sooner rather than as saving precious trees. later, and in addressing climate change, Some of the roadblocks include updating there’s no time for later. Liberate the building codes, educating architects and plant to save the planet. It’s hot enough training construction workers. Yes, it is a tall already. Hemp is here to help. Hemp order, but less daunting than sitting passively can and must save the planet. while the planet burns and floods.

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ome have denied that human activity has shifted the climate at all. Others have tried to ignore it and a few have been sounding the alarm for years, only to have warnings fall on deaf ears. Not any more. Here in the Pacific Northwest, the heat dome killed hundreds of people, millions of sea creatures and ruined millions of dollars of crops. Moving forward, hiding our heads in the sand isn’t an option. While climatologists wring their hands because the headlines contradict their models and projections, all of us – and I do mean all of us – need to take drastic action right now. When I read stories about how to address climate change, hemp doesn’t feature prominently – and it should.

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FULL SPECTRUM COMPASSIONATE COACHING Motherhood has changed Lizy Maratea in ways she never imagined. After giving birth to a seven-pound, sixounce blessing named Francesca in 2013, the New Jersey native embarked on a reformative path to heal festering wounds from a dark past. Lizy’s childhood was rife with assault – trauma that later manifested itself in a variety of ailments, including a rare condition in which she became allergic to water. “You can imagine how inconvenient that would be,” said the 36-year-old, adding that assaults of a physical, mental and sexual nature also contributed to longstanding chronic pain.

and they weren’t getting that. Doctors are well educated, but learning about terpenes and cannabinoids is not exactly their wheelhouse. With Cannabis, it’s not as simple as take two of these and call me in the morning.” Having taken a deep-dive into her own psyche, Lizy learned firsthand that the path to good health was not a linear one, but an upand-down voyage that demanded discipline and self-care. Cannabis, she said, is just a piece of a larger puzzle. “After about three years of really, really hard work, I was able to give myself the same love and compassion that I could give to my siblings, my husband and my child,” she said. “That shift changed everything in my life.” In just two and a half years of tutelage, Lizy fter a strenuous pregnancy, Lizy was dehas expanded her personal practice into her termined to spend less time on her own own business: Full Spectrum Compassionate health and more time on Frankie, whose Coaching. She currently serves 14 clients, innamesake arrives from her grandfather. cluding a pair of soon-to-be mothers. She offers “Your sense of mortality really shifts when a three-tiered approach to life coaching – eight, you’re responsible for another human life,” said 12 or 16 weeks. Lizy, whose family has been residing on the East“I have a couple folks that come to me strictly ern Shore of Maryland for the past six years. “I for Cannabis, but it varies,” she said. “We try to wasn’t going to let [Frankie] come into this world set up goals and have the clients make realistic and learn the same dysfunctional ways without plans for themselves. The goal is to navigate tending to those wounds first.” their lives without having their wounded selves Lizy underwent intensive therapy, unearthing the controlling the experience.” underlying reasons for why she broke out in hives Eight weeks, Lizy says, is the amount of time when trying to enjoy the pleasantries of a warm needed to solidify a good habit. Sometimes, shower. the answer is as simplistic as reminding them Long-standing PTSD was the diagnosis. to do self-care. For others, she will guide them “I sat down with my counselor and she told me through Zoom-based mindfulness practices. it was a trauma response,” Lizy said of the allerEach case is patient-specific, leaving her spendgen known to scientists as idiopathic aquagenic ing hours researching on behalf of a client’s urticaria. “Medical professionals individual needs. will stop taking people seriously “The goal is to navigate “As hard as I bust when they have fibromyalgia, my ass for them, they their lives without and this is similar. There was need to work even nothing the doctors could see harder,” she said. “In having their wounded on the surface, so they threw my practice, I hold selves controlling their hands up in the air.” them accountable to the experience.” Mindfulness, yoga and Canthe efforts they want to nabis became the pathway to put in.” better health for Lizy. She fine-tuned a daily rouWhen it all comes together, seeing the results tine, while fastening her focus on her next step: is better than a paycheck. life coaching. The path to self-improvement led “Watching these lives transform before me is her to the doorstep of Natural Wellness Academy beyond description,” she said. – a Tampa Bay-based holistic health school that As the movement for federal legalization offers a variety of educational formats in person continues to pick up steam, Lizy believes she and online. Lizy entered into a one-year program, is placing herself on the front line of modern completing her certificate with a specialty in CanCannabis treatment. nabis and mindfulness teaching in 2019. “The world is more awake to the needs of “I had been working for Positive Energy those suffering,” she said. “When it is federally [dispensary] for a while,” she said. “Some of the legal, the days of doctors writing the quick preolder folks really needed someone to guide them scription, that is going to be obsolete. There will through the stigma and around the dosages, be a need for Cannabis coaches like myself on

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how to self sustain your [wellness practice].” She hints at Frankie taking over or playing a part in the family business. “She loves the smell of Mommy’s medicine,” Lizy laughed. Smiles are easier these days and multiply at a faster rate than ever before. “[Motherhood] has changed my perception of the world and what healing is,” she said. “I was beating myself up regularly and took a lot of my own abuse for a long time. To heal [for my daughter], I had to take the pretty bandaids off. I wanted her to know autonomy, I had denied myself that autonomy for a long time.” “I encourage everyone to be kinder and gentler to themselves,” she concluded. “When bad thoughts enter your mind don’t shake your fist. Be patient with yourself. To grow is not complicated, but it is difficult. Fortunately, as human beings, we can all do difficult things.”

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WO WEEKS AGO, we learned of the passing of yet another legend in the Cannabis community—outlaw medical marijuana grower/activist Eddy Lepp. Lepp passed away peacefully in his sleep around 2:00 a.m. on the morning of August 16 after a difficult battle with cancer. He was 69 years old. Charles “Eddy” Lepp was one of the most famous and revered pot POWs in America. As an activist, Lepp traveled the world with his best friend Jack Herer and worked closely with Dennis Peron to help get Proposition 215 passed in 1996, and was then the first person to be acquitted under that law in 1998 after being charged for operating a medical Cannabis collective. In the early 2000s, he established Eddy’s Medicinal Garden—the largest medical Cannabis grow in history, containing over 30,000 plants servicing around 4,500 patients. The farm also doubled as the site of the Rastafarian ministry he founded, earning him the honorific of Reverend. Though the farm was protected under California law, it was still federally illegal, and was raided by the DEA in 2004 (the largest individual medical marijuana crop seizure in U.S. history), then again six months later. Lepp was convicted in 2007 and served over eight years in prison before being released in December 2016. Lepp has received several honors over the years, including having a song and a Cannabis strain named after him. High Times named him Freedom Fighter of the Year in 2004 and awarded him their Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. And at their 420 Icons event on April 20 of last year, the Cannabis Business Awards (in conjunction with the World of Cannabis Museum) named him one of the top 100 Cannabis advocates of all time. OG Eddy Lepp, as he was known, was one of our nation’s most beloved and beleaguered medical marijuana growers and activists—a modern-day marijuana martyr whose bravery, conviction and sacrifices helped pave the way for the freedoms we enjoy today. He will be missed and never forgotten.

CHARLES “EDDY” LEPP 1952-2021

For more on Eddy Lepp’s life, read our February 2021 installment of Cannthropology.

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Alvin Chengelis—better known as “Wayward Bill”—died of cancer at the age of 70. Wayward Bill was a Cannabis crusader his entire adult life. In 1969, at the age of 18, he joined the White Panther Party in support of the campaign to “Free John Sinclair.” He was studying constitutional law and journalism at Youngstown State University before being drafted into the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged in 1974, Chengelis joined the Youth International Party (Yippies) and began attending their annual July 4th Smoke-In protests at the White House almost religiously. He also became a devoted Deadhead and moved to Hayward, California, where he gained the nickname “Hayward Bill” (he changed it to “Wayward” Bill after Jerry Garcia’s death in 1995). Bill was also a member of many other activist groups, including the ACLU, S.A.F.E.R., Sensible Colorado, NORML, and the U.S. Marijuana Party, which he was elected chairman of in 2011—a title which he held proudly until he was forced to retire from the position in May of this year due to illness. Bill was on a bus en route to the 51st annual Yippie Smoke-In in D.C. this past July when that illness finally caught up with him and he was forced to turn back. Sadly, in the weeks that followed, his health declined rapidly. Upon his passing, the VA hospital honored Bill with a full military sendoff. He’s also been honored by the Cannabis Business Awards: first in 2016 with a Lifetime Achievement Award, then again last April when he was named one of their esteemed “420 Icons.” Fare thee well, wayward son.

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W H O ’ S Y O U R FAV O R I T E B U D T E N D E R ? T E L L U S W H Y ! E M A I L N O M I N A T I O N S T O R I C K E R @ L E A F M A G A Z I N E S . C O M

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YOU’LL USUALLY FIND HER AT THE BEACH with her sister firing up a Legit Joint (her fave) when not behind the counter. In fact, rockhounding for agates and other beautiful stones has been the regular practice since growing up in Anchorage. And speaking of hounds, her pet chihuahua PD (short for Puppy Dog) is her pride and joy.

HOW DOES PD INSPIRE YOU TO BE A GREAT BUDTENDER? He is just the sweetest

little 13-year-old angel. He gets me up every morning to let me know it’s time to go outside for some fresh air, then he helps me get ready for work. And then when I get home from work, he’s waiting at the door next to the sign that says BEWARE OF DOG. And he makes a funny noise when I walk through the door that sounds like a dolphin!

CLASSIC. HAVE YOU EVER ALLOWED HIM TO ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF ANY PET CBD PRODUCTS? Yeah, he likes the Fairwinds

CBD Companion Bacon Tincture. In the winter his hips bug him on the colder days and I’ll give him some of that, and he goes over to his favorite blanket and sleeps really well.

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"I LIKE TO HIT MY VAPEY, THAT’S THE SECRET TO REALLY WINNING."

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THE SHOP IS ON THE PROPERTY OF A CASINO. DO YOU EVER GET PEOPLE IN THERE WHO ARE REALLY BUMMED OUT BECAUSE THEY WEREN’T AS LUCKY AS THEY’D HOPED ON THE SLOTS? Definitely –

they’ve only got three bucks left and I’ll fix them up with a joint to get home and get happy, and hopefully turn their life around. DO YOU FEEL LIKE PEOPLE WHO GAMBLE ARE GEARED MORE TOWARDS DRINKING AND STONERS MOSTLY GO IN FOR THE BELLS AND LIGHTS? Well, it’s kind of like

the adult version of Chuck E. Cheese’s – everyone can have a good time. I like to hit my vapey, that’s the secret to really winning. Maybe get some good fries while you’re in there, too. TOTALLY. IN THE END IT’S BETTER WHEN YOU HAVEN’T DROPPED A COUPLE HUNDRED BUCKS, BUT YOU STILL ENJOYED YOURSELF, RIGHT? Yeah, the way to do it is to drop

a couple hundred bucks in the weed store before you go over there. That way you get the best of both worlds.

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As one of the first medical shops in the state, this place began as a collective in 2011. And 10 years later, you’ll still find original owner Rachelle Mitchell on site with the same directive since the beginning – to provide the best personal experience possible for the benefit of the plant and the community. Along the way, the challenges of an inexperienced governing body and their misguided advice have not made it any easier, but she recognizes that is also what builds character. And this little hot spot on the way to Mt. Baker has plenty of that.

SETTING THE STANDARD Getting footing in a rural area hasn’t been easy, but quality and consistency has equated to a brand that’s become a local favorite. It’s the kind of place where everyone knows your name. Here, they believe that everyone is family, and business is based on trust. It’s the good recommendations that go a long way to keep the fine folks of Everson coming back. And even with the loss of Canadian tourism, the shop has endured. With such wonderful proximity to Mount Baker, there is a revolving door of caring people who are down to share fun conversations about their love for Cannabis and outdoor recreation.

AMBIENCE IS A MUST With a new and improved entrance, you can chill outside in the garden and enjoy a spritzer while opening the lungs to some fresh mountain air. You’ll wallow in soft summer breezes whispering down from north of the border, with the last bit of summer sun warming the arms and face. Inside you’ll see comforting improvements from the humble beginnings of the medical days, where you’ll be greeted by a curated glass selection that extends to the rear of the showroom. The medical side of things is where you’ll find the differentiation here. If you need an hour to be educated, then an hour it is – no worries. In fact, there’s an entire wall devoted to medicinal products, with everything across the entire spectrum to make you feel alive and well!

FESTIVE AND APPROACHABLE Each month is a different thematic scheme in the decorating of the shop, making every day a celebration. In fact, there’s a themed grab bag available with some hand-selected treats that fall into the category of that month. Fun, right? Another aspect that sets this place apart from the competition is the attention paid to health and wellness, making the heart glow and the vibes flow. Please say hello to Liz and Nick who are the veterans of this delicious parlor of perfection, and of course, medically certified. Oh, and there are plenty of tails wagging, too – thanks to the dog friendly atmosphere.

Purchaser Liz Lariviere, Assistant Manager Nick Evans, and Budtender Eli Barraza, with beautiful artwork on display in the shop by Nicole Bishopp.

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FLOWERS For the real goods – make that real greats – Sub X are local heroes who provide some phenomenal Apple Fritter and Orange Poison strains. Another local winner is Clandestine. You’ll want to try the sativa dominant Salmon River if you’re headed out to the water to listen to the glistens. And for the wild card, check out the Herba Locktite strain that will plant you on a significantly comfortable perch.

joints For the infused beauties, the top row is stocked. You’ll find some Boggy Boon tins with a three-pack of little Stone Age joints for five bucks that are ridiculously good. For full gram and double half-gram packs, you’ll want to try Blue Roots, Creekside and Cannavore. Lastly, the From The Soil two-strain, 10-pack options sell out quickly with tons of combinations for your mix and match pleasure.

CARTS Avitas is a staple for CO2, as well as Hellavated for distillate. PAX and Airo round out the wall with lots of disposables if you’re around for the weekend, and then have to catch a flight or cross a border. If you’re going the affordable route, check out Peak cartridges. And if you’re on the lookout for some quality CBD, then Skagit Organics has some fantastic options. Their RSO is some of the best in the state, too!

DABS High Noon, a small company with big dreams, brings their tasty treats here all the way from Skagit County. Dessert Dabs from Major League Marijuana are always flying off the shelf because with the re-introduced terpenes, there’s no denying the candy and fruit flavors. Dank Czar hash rosin is always a top shelf favorite, and the Shaved Ice live resin is quite tasty indeed.

EDIBLES People go crazy for the drinks out here. Anything with a 1:1 ratio kills it with the thirsty crowd. The Ray’s Lemonades provide that boost in short order, as well as the Mojo’s. And if you’re lucky you’ll find the Mobius infused drinks, when they can keep them in stock. If you’re looking to ring up a recipe, try the Blaze orange and root beer sodas. And if candies are your thing, the Verdelux are local peeps done good – very mouth-watering – and you’ll want to get your hands on their Lush gummies. And for other delicious options, definitely direct your attention to the Illuminations and Pebbles.

specials There’s something special about their specials, where every day you get a deal. But Thursday is the biggest day – where you spin to win to see if you’ll lock in deals of up to 25% off anything in the store. And for the most convenient shelf-shopping ever, the entire bevvy of yummy treats is color coded for the easiest experience. You can even check out the produce with magnifying glasses to further investigate the bud structure and shiny crystals.

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BIG TOKES EXHALE WITH A WHISPER, LEAVING LIKE A SIP OF FINE WINE.

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REVIEW by WES ABNEY @BEARDEDLORAX | PHOTO by DANIEL BERMAN @BERMANPHOTOS

IT WOULDN’T BE AN ANNUAL TANNINS AND TERPENES ISSUE WITHOUT A WINE PAIRING, SO WE FOUND A BRIGHT AND FRUITY STRAIN WORTH BREAKING OUT THE VINO AND CHOCOLATE FOR, CREATING THE PERFECT SELF CARE FALL EVENING. The Cuvee Cookies is a cross between Cuvee (Space Queen and Pinot Noir) and Girl Scout Cookies, so it already has wine in its genetic lineage. The combination of the two parent strains birthed a powerful indica that is known to hit as hard as a red wine hangover, but in a nice and stoney way. It’s a resinous and sticky flower with a super frosted trichome coating over dense, light green nugs. Opening a jar releases a nasal trip to a bright and fresh patch of berries, complete with a green viney freshness and an earthy, Kushy-Cookies fog lingering in the background. Like a fine wine, this strain is rich with flavors and cultivated for one wonderful purpose: to get us baked. Breaking up the flower reveals a sticky funk that lingers on the fingers, filling the immediate area with fermenting-fruit-gas and a rich grape-berry finish. This flavor profile is complemented perfectly by a big bold fruity red wine, but just like with Cannabis, any pairing is really about the people and palates enjoying the combination, so always be open to experimenting with new flavors and pairings at home. No matter what, there’s no going wrong once you take the first hit of the Cuvee Cookies. The bud burns easily despite the heavy resin content, rushing into the lungs with a bright mixed berry sappiness that coats the mouth and leaves the tongue tingling. Big tokes exhale with a whisper, leaving like a sip of fine wine, with a lingering desire to repeat the process. After a few snappers from our bong we found ourselves momentarily lightheaded as effects rushed to the brain, delivering neurological bliss that triggered an immediate sense of wellbeing within the mind, body, and dare we say, soul. So if a glass of red wine is considered good for the heart, we definitely vouch for the switch to a bowl of Cuvee Cookies from Pacific Northwest Growers.

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Mild, but earthy and sweet, this terpene is found in hops, thyme, and mango. Myrcene is the most abundant terpene found in Cannabis. As a monoterpene, its simplistic molecular structure is a precursor to an array of more complex aromatic compounds.

MYRCENE

Floral and fruity, Geraniol is found in geraniums, roses, and coriander. Honeybees actually produce geraniolcontaining pheromones to mark hive entrances and nectar bearing flowers.

GERANIOL

Signature strain: OG Kush

Gentle, woody and floral, Linalool is found in lavender, birch and chamomile. Linalool has been studied many times in the medical community, producing a wide array of promising results (particularly when it comes to neurological health).

LINALOOL

Citrusy and bright, Limonene can be found in nature in oranges, lemons, and caraway. Limonene’s solvent qualities make it a popular compound for use in industrial cleaning agents.

LIMONENE

Signature strain: Amnesia Haze

Camphorous, minty and green, Eucalyptol can be found in eucalyptus, bay leaves, and cardamom. Eucalyptol exhibits cooling properties, and as such, is a common additive in products like mouthwash and cough syrup.

EUCALYPTOL

Signature strain: Harlequin

Signature strain: Sour Diesel

Fresh and forest like, Pinene is found in pine, sage, and rosemary. α-Pinene is the most commonly found terpene in nature, and is known for its anti-inflammatory and bronchodilatory effects.

PINENE

Signature strain: Super Silver Haze

Signature strain: Romulan

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Woody with a complex cleaner-like profile, Terpinolene is found in tea tree, lilacs, and fir. This floral and herbal terpene is known for its antioxidant properties and is found in relatively small amounts in numerous strains.

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Vegetal and woody with a subtle spice, Humulene can be found in hops, ginseng, and balsam fir. Humulene is largely responsible for the “hoppy” aroma of beer, and is known for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

HUMULENE

Signature strain: Durban Poison

Woody and sweet with floral notes, Ocimene is found in basil, bergamot, and orchids. This elusive terpene often constitutes only a small portion of a cultivar’s profile, and is often used in the perfume industry for its herbaceous aromatic profile.

Spicy and peppery, Caryophyllene is found in pepper, cloves, and oregano. β-Caryophyllene was one of the first Cannabis-based compounds outside of THC, CBN, and CBG shown to interact directly with our endocannabinoid system.

CARYOPHYLLENE

Signature strain: Stardawg

OCIMENE

Signature strain: Girl Scout Cookies

T E R P E N E S are a class of hydrocarbons that occur naturally in plants and animals. They are produced in nature for a range of reasons, from attracting pollinators to deterring danger. Terpenoids are the oxygenated derivatives of terpenes – although the terms often get used interchangeably. Together these compounds provide a vast range of smells, flavors and effects. Their history with humanity dates back to our very beginnings, from fragrances to flavoring. But to the modern-day consumer, terpenes represent the very variety that we crave from Cannabis.

Signature strain: Pink Lemonade

They are, after all, largely responsible for what makes your favorite cultivar your favorite! Before diving into some of the more common Cannabis terpenes, it’s important to note a few facts. Much like in nature, each plant will encounter an array of conditions during its life that (inevitably) alter outcomes. This can range from genetic sourcing to production practices, unplanned circumstances and everything in between. So, while we hope you’ll find a promising start here today, we encourage you to continue exploring the nuances of these exciting compounds on your own.

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WILD ROOTS MARIONBERRY VODKA

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Oregon favorite, Wild Roots Spirits have been a staple in our home bar since launch. With a base of fresh Pacific Northwestern fruit and premium spirits, it’s always a home run if you’re mixing it up with lemonade – or just topping off with a splash of soda. It was Cannabis Nation’s Blue Magoo live resin that encouraged this stoney highball. After taking a small dab, we remarked on how flavorful and reminiscent of those old-school nostalgic blue candy flavors this Blue Magoo was. It was like a blue raspberry Jolly Rancher had been turned into concentrate form, and better yet, it included all of the giggly and spacey effects one would hope for. Magic Seltzer’s tonic is much less quinine forward than we had expected, which is great because instead of that sharp puckering taste we get from some tonics, this had a light herbal flavor that complemented the marionberry in the Wild Roots perfectly. We’ve always had success combining real fruit flavors with exaggerated profiles, and this is a shining example. You get those bright blue candy notes alongside real complex fruit flavor, and end up with something that is better than these flavors in isolation. At 50mg of THC, I decided to let the seltzer do all of the heavy lifting in this cocktail. I used the Wild Roots marionberry vodka as a way to add a note of color and flavor – less than a quarter ounce in each serving. As Magic Number uses live resin in their sodas, this is already a very potent potable. This approach allows you to modulate your own dosage, adding as much spirit as you’d like and topping the remaining off with soda for a beautifully refreshing cocktail. Keep a few cans on hand to reward yourself for yard work well done, or for some spontaneous entertaining when friends pop over unannounced. Our highly recommended suggestion? Pair this Blue Magoo live resin with a pitcher of cocktails – just don’t be surprised if your guests never want to leave.

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IPSWICH ALE 6.3% ABV, 35 IBU MALTS: SILO, CANADA WHEAT, HONEY MALT HOPS: CENTENNIAL, MAGNUM, MOSAIC, CITRA, AMARILLO, IDAHO 7 MOOSE AND LOBSTA FLOWER 19% THC 1.33% TERPENES ipswichalebrewery.com | canuvo.org

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TA N N I N S Celebrating the year that the Mayflower first sailed onto the rocky shores of New England, this traditional India Pale Ale features a cornucopia of exotic and tropical hop varieties for a hazy and fruity combination that’s true to the centuries-old style of beer brewing. Produced locally on Cape Ann in Massachusetts since 1991, Ipswich Ale is celebrating three decades of pioneering craft beer on Boston’s North Shore by creating a variety of full-bodied brews with robust mouthfeel and bold flavors. TERPENES Bred by Professor P of Dynasty Genetics, Moose and Lobsta is a sativa-dominant cross between Kali Snapple and Oregon Huckleberry 2014. The dense flowers are covered with tons of crystals and grind up into a nice consistency for rolling a joint or packing a bowl. Upon opening the jar, a cheesy and fruity scent permeates the room – and the flavor when smoked echoes that sweetness, with hints of lemon and pine on the exhale. The buzz is immediate, pleasant and alert; I felt coherent yet creative and my lower back muscles relaxed quickly, reducing pain and relieving stress. The high lasted longer than most – more than two hours – and resulted in a substantial increase in creativity, and especially, appetite.

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T H E PA I R I N G These two samples seem made for each other. Both the tannins of the Pale Ale and the terpenes of the Moose and Lobsta flowers feature strong notes of citrus and ripe fruits, particularly lemon, apricot and pineapple. The sweetness of the beer and weed contrasts particularly well with the briny oyster liquor of a freshly-shucked bivalve. This is the ideal combination for a smoky seafood feast by the shore, with plenty of fresh shellfish such as clams, mussels, shrimp and of course, lobster. So before it gets too cold out, get some friends and family together for a relaxing campfire on the beach with some fat joints of Moose and Lobsta, paired with a couple of frosty pints of Ipswich Ale.

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CHARM CITY MEADWORKS SWEET BLOSSOM EVERMORE SUNSET SHERBET FLOWER & LIVE RESIN CAKE BADDER

TA N N I N S A semi-sweet barrel aged honey wine that is produced locally in Baltimore City, this Sweet Blossom mead is a refreshingly perfect addition to a late summer day. While mead may fall into a lesser-known category of alcoholic beverages, the team at Charm City Meadworks is dedicated to changing that – believing that this brew deserves to stand alongside the staples of beer, wine and cider. If you’ve never tried mead and you’re a fan of a light and dry drinking experience, then look no further than the offerings at Charm City Meadworks – with 10-plus varieties and shipment to 39 states, you just might find your new favorite beverage. TERPENES Notes of sweetness and jet fuel are battling it out on the nose of this strain. The sweetness is reminiscent of cookies, cakes, pies or even candy. A slight citrusy waft lies underneath these tantalizing aromas, and the visually stunning, beautiful deep purple and light green buds are surrounded by shiny trichomes and bright orange pistils. Flower that looks this high quality gets me really excited about rolling a fat joint and lighting up. In my experience, this strain has proven to be a cerebral heavy hitter, leaving me in a noticeable state of euphoria.

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SWEET BLOSSOM 12% ABV SUNSET SHERBET FLOWER 26.99% TOTAL CANNABINOIDS 3.118% TOTAL TERPENES LIVE RESIN CAKE BADDER 83.78% TOTAL CANNABINOIDS 12.54% TOTAL TERPENES evermorecompany.com | @evermorebrands charmcitymeadworks.com | @charmcitymead

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T H E PA I R I N G When smoking the flower, and even stronger when smoking the concentrate, sweet cake-like flavors shine through. A slight hint of limonene can also be expected, which accompanies the taste of baked goods nicely. The sweet and floral flavors of the mead blend perfectly with the similar taste of the flower and badder. After a few puffs, my anxiety lessened significantly, while simultaneously putting me in a great mood to be around friends and family. A night out with a few glasses of Sweet Blossom and a fat joint or dab of Sunset Sherbet – this is a match made in heaven.

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TERPENES Sugary-sweet flavors reminiscent of Trix strawberry banana yogurt combined with bubble gum set our mouth to watering with a flavor profile that’s good enough to eat. The Strawnana bred by Serious Genetics is a cross of Strawberry Bubblegum x Crocket's Banana Kush, bringing the best of both parent genetics out in this terpy, perfectly grown and processed combination by AKO Farms. The flower is dense and frosty and practically oozes a strawberry bubblegum wave of flavor, melting into an earthy-banana-Kush that pops when a bud is broken open – coating fingers in sticky trichomes that are definitely lick worthy. The golden, crystally sugar wax sharpens the Kush-y banana notes with a bright and complex flavor profile begging to be dabbed. The only hard decision is choosing which to consume first!

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FLOWER 24.37% THC SUGAR WAX 79.10% THC 3.98% TERPENES alaskanbeer.com akofarms.com

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SELTZER 4.5% ABV

T H E PA I R I N G The sweetest treat for Cannabis lovers is experiencing strain specific flower and concentrate in the same pairing. Comparing the flavors and effects can be hard work, which is why a tasty beverage is so important. We began our sesh by preparing a low temperature dab, our freshly opened seltzer ready to soothe any coughing, and inhaled a syrupy, Strawnana-Kush vapor that kissed our lungs and blessed our mind and body with a smiley, relaxing buzz. Several big tokes later, we turned to the Sitka Spruce Tips brewed seltzer – quenching thirst with easy sips that accentuate the sweetness of the dab with a slightly hazy, sweet and sour tropical flavor that is finished with a perfect Spruce Tip kiss. Freshly baked and drink in hand, we turned to our loaded pipe – savoring a slow and clean smoking flower that delivers a heavier indica high, glueing our body to the porch in a heavy bliss. The flower burns with a scintillating earthy-fruity-bubblegum smoke that is washed down wondrously with sips of seltzer, completing a euphoric and satisfying pairing worthy of celebrating the end of summer.

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We love Alaskan Brewing Co. so much we’ve put them on the cover twice, and this fresh new pairing features a unique, 49th state style approach to a delicious seltzer. Seltzer beers are the fastest growing segment in the alcohol industry, and we’re embracing the refreshing nature of bubbly water infused with a light, easy drinking buzz. While there are many generic (and bad tasting) flavored big beer versions, this bright and piney Alaskan offering enticed our taste buds and was worthy of a cover pairing. First sips tickle the palate with a lightly fruity and sweet tingle that is finished with a slightly sour, piney freshness that lingers brightly. Both invigorating and delicious, we enjoyed the full lineup of Alaskan Brewing Co. seltzers!

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CALSTAR CELLARS 2019 ROSÉ OF PINOT MEUNIER RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY SONOMA HILLS FARM ORANGE ACAI

TERPENES Nestled against the undulating landscape of its namesake, Sonoma Hills Farm has become known for top notch organic, living-soil, sungrown Cannabis cultivated in the heart of a region best known for its stellar winemakers and traditional agriculture. Bringing years of experience growing farm fresh produce for famed chef and restaurateur Thomas Keller and his legendary California restaurant, The French Laundry, Sonoma Hills Farm boasts many pairing-friendly offerings among its 31 Cannabis strains – which stretch their stems alongside organically grown vegetables and flowers, Highland cattle and Mangalitsa pigs. Their Orange Acai strain displays rich, dark green with pops of orange hairs and twinkling trichomes. Ripe with terpinolene, beta-caryophyllene, limonene and myrcene, this flower bursts with an electric zest, offering complex candied fruit notes. It’s a smooth, easy, mouth-watering experience.

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TA N N I N S A boutique winemaker in California’s famed Sonoma County winegrowing region, CalStar Cellars releases extremely limited bottlings of stellar expressions of the region’s American Viticultural Regions (AVAs), all caringly crafted with artistic attention by winemaker Rick Davis. CalStar’s Rosé of Pinot Meunier, grown in the Russian River Valley AVA – a lesser-known French varietal known mostly for its widespread use as one of the three primary grapes used in Champagne – features mouthwatering notes of honeyed stone fruit and strawberry soda, with a round, lush mouthfeel supported by firm, refreshing acidity. An absolutely gorgeous bottle to open in the waning hours of the evening, as summer begins to beckon the onset of fall.

26.45% THC | 30.53% TOTAL CANNABINOIDS | 3.35% TERPENES Rich in terpinolene, beta-caryophyllene, beta-myrcene, limonene, humulene calstarcellars.com | sonomahillsfarm.com | @sonomahillsfarm

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T H E PA I R I N G Every once in a while, a pairing experience hits so many harmonious notes that it can’t help but conjure a content sigh and a smiling exhalation at the end of a long day. The ripe, juicy strawberry notes of the Russian River Valley-grown Rosé of Pinot Meunier seem to absolutely love the lively limonene and caryophyllene punch of the Orange Acai. The snappy, zippy fruit characteristics of each complement the other almost too perfectly, with the tantalizingly tart and acidic undertones of the Rosé punctuating the pairing’s perfection on the lingering finish. These two stunners make a beautiful pairing for any occasion that calls for light refreshment – recommended at sunset, preferably with rolling hills or a coastline in the distance.

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TA N N I N S There’s nothing like an adult Arnold Palmer to sum up the end of summer. It’s got the delicious sweetness of lemonade to remind us of the innocence of spring, and a healthy splash of bourbon to help temper the chill of a fall afternoon in the Northwest. In honor of this delicious drink, we kicked it up a notch by adding an infused shot of lemonade – the whopping 100mg punch from Ray’s Lemonade, which comes in several flavors and size options. With a float of Bulleit Bourbon above the shot of lemonade, a few ounces of iced tea, a splash of simple syrup and peach liquor, all garnished and tied together with a peach slice and sprig of mint – this is one classy drink that delivers a powerful Cannabis buzz. TERPENES Fall in Washington brings visions of apple harvests turning into cider and pie, and this doughy and gassy sauce is the perfect dab to complement the refreshing cocktail we mixed up. High Tide Cannabis is a Tier 2 producer in Tacoma focused on unique cultivars, with craft flower and concentrate options. The Apple Tartz is a cross of Apple Fritter and Runtz, which smells like fresh green apple peels, dipped in sweet lemon petrol with a kiss of Runtz. Like the name implies, these dabs smell good enough to eat – but we found that chasing a sip of the cocktail was the perfect combination. T H E PA I R I N G This is a one and done drink for most people, although it can easily be made with a full size Ray’s Infused Lemonade with 100mg spread across a full bottle, allowing for 10-20mg versions instead of our 100mg knockout drink. But don’t judge us – it’s been a long, 18-month summer without kids in school, and the transition to fall deserves a strong drink. This tastes like a classic infused Arnold Palmer – refreshing, sweet but slightly tart, and with a little acidity from the infused lemonade that ties it all together for a hole in one drink. Chased with a dab, the inhale hits the palate like a doughy, sugary, smokey tart with a perfect apple peel and lemon-gas exhale. With euphoric effects that clear stress and cobwebs from the brain, this scrumptious dab let’s the mind drift free of a body that quickly succumbs to the 100mg infused drink – melting you into a relaxed puddle of contentedness. So whether you celebrate the end of summer, or need to catch one last ray of sunshine with an infused lemonade and dab sesh, this pairing is for you!

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rasse has released their new line of potent pre-rolls, called Biri. Packed in compact tins that stand out from typical Cannabis products, we knew we had to get our hands on a pack. It certainly didn’t hurt that they were infused with solventless hash. BIRI was created to be the sort of joint you might find at a pharmacy or drug shop in India – compact and powerful with the vibe of a convenience item. Slide the tin open and you’ll find carefully packed joints, stuffed into dependable Futurola papers with a twisted tip. The joints are nicely stuffed and you can see the ice hash infusion running tip to tail through the thin papers. Easily lit, a light herbal flavor carries through the joint, earthy and slightly floral. Once the hash begins to melt, the joint takes on a rich cherry flavor – even leaving a lingering sweet aroma in the living room. To complement the earthy and herbal profile, we split a Brew Dr. Tranquil Ginger Kombucha and toasted to our genius pairing. The spicy and effervescent ginger cuts through the acidic sourness of the kombucha and rounds out those herbal flavors of the pre-roll. Turmeric grounds the entire combo with an earthy base that supports the rest of the profile. The hash scent and flavor on top of everything completes the package and reminds us why we paired these two in the first place. After sharing one of the half-gram joints, we settled into an effect that was nearly psychedelic – energetic but grounded, without coming close to being racy or our anxiety spiking. The joint burned evenly to the end and our eyes were considerably more relaxed when we stubbed out the last of it. There’s no doubt we’ll be knocking glasses to this combo again as the patio season winds down.

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Summer is winding down, and increasingly, Alaskans are feeling the urge to cuddle up with a comfortable blanket and warm drink. After spending the last three months fishing, hiking, biking and camping, it’s safe to say that we’re more than a little tired and maybe even a bit banged up. So, when picking a pairing for this month, we decided to slow things down and focus on a relaxing combo of Alaska Botanicals Herbs and Teas’ Seldovia Bay Blueberry Tea and Frontier CBD’s Sour CBD Gummies. This full-bodied, robust tea features wild blueberries gathered locally from Seldovia. Once picked, the berries are set to cure in a blend of natural herbs like lavender, lemon thyme, chicory and red leaf clover. The tea is then infused with fragrant wild-picked fireweed and a pinch of stevia for added sweetness. The result is a delicious, caffeine-free cup of tea that perfectly steeps within three to five minutes. To get the most out of your self-care routine, try pairing your cup of tea with a few of Frontier CBD’s Sour CBD Gummies in blue raspberry. The sweetness of the tea cuts through the sourness of the gummies and intensifies the fruity flavor of both products. Highly potent, Frontier CBD’s products are the perfect way to enjoy the pain and mood regulation effects of Cannabis without consuming any THC. Said to adjust the endocannabinoid system, which in turn regulates eating, sleeping, inflammation, cognitive function and overall relaxation, CBD is a natural way to show your body some love. Frontier CBD’s gummies also come in a wide variety of flavors and potencies, so you can find the exact right product for your individual needs. REVIEW & PHOTO BY O’HARA SHIPE @SHIPESHOTS

PURE BEAUTY TERRY T X GELATO 33

TERPENES Pure Beauty is a female and minority owned, sustainability minded indoor cultivator, which is an incredibly rare combination of words to find in a single sentence. Utilizing water captured from the air, LED lighting, a zero-runoff system in the grow and 99% plastic-free packaging, the team at Pure Beauty is going above and beyond to create high end indoor flower, without the impact to the environment. This impressive 2:1 CBD dominant Terry T x Gelato 33 strain delivers gorgeous, chunky purple buds with a noticeable frostiness to them. Each nug is finely manicured, the clear result of a professional hand-trim. The herb emits the classic cherry cough drop aroma typically associated with high CBD strains, but is also intertwined with the Gelato’s sweet, creamy, doughiness that brings just a hint of fuel and funky fruit to it as well. I rolled up a joint using OCB’s Slim Organic Hemp papers and sparked it up. The resulting smoke was lightweight and easy on the lungs, bringing forth sweet and herbal flavors and a soothing, mellowing vibe.

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BioSpectrum CBD prides itself on being a family-owned and operated company. Each product is handcrafted with love and utilizes the most trustworthy ingredients imaginable. Their unflavored broad-spectrum hemp oil carries other phytocannabinoids that further help your body’s endocannabinoid system. Overall, this can relieve day-to-day stress and anxiety, as well as support sleep and recovery. Be sure to check out their game-changing nasal spray, revitalizing roll-on and hemp prerolled doobies.

Cold-pressed juices have many health benefits, as it retains more antioxidants, minerals, enzymes and vitamins than regular juice. Overall, this makes it a healthier option than traditional juicing methods. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Press Juicery offers a plethora of excellent tasting, high-quality products such as smoothies, wellbeing shots – and even plant-based treats. Utilizing premium ingredients, it’s no wonder that this sustainable brand has taken the world by storm with their farm-to-bottle beverages.

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Combining a dropper or two of BioSpectrum’s unflavored CBD oil with Pressed Juicery’s Greens 3 is an excellent way to start your day and fill your body with the good stuff. Cannabidiol and ginger work together synergistically to provide a boatload of anti-inflammatory properties. As this CBD oil doesn’t have a taste, you can enjoy the eight different fruits and vegetables without any plantlike flavor from hemp. Not too sweet or too earthy, Green 3 is a perfectly balanced beverage for anyone interested in drinking close to the daily recommended amount of vegetables. After downing the entire bottle, notes of honey crisp apples, fresh celery and Meyer lemons had my palate singing songs of joy.

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T H E PA I R I N G In my experience, balance is the key to happiness and success – and this mantra can be applied to essentially all elements of life. Matching the significant dose of caffeine with the relaxing power of high end CBD flower makes this pairing greater than the sum of its parts. This highly unique barrel-aged Modern Times coffee provides an energetic kick-in-the-pants that will get you going, while the gorgeous Pure Beauty flower rounds out the edges and tapers your acceleration to get-shit-done-land, where you’re bound to end up after consuming this delicious duo.

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TA N N I N S Modern Times is a brewery and coffee roastery with California locations in San Diego and Oakland, as well as a spot in Portland, Oregon. While they’re known for their outrageous barrel-aged stouts, the crew at MT has applied this same aging method to their coffee to bring more complexity and depth to their small-batch beans. This Ethiopia Warqa coffee boasts huge aromas of woody oranges, coupled with a hint of herbal spiciness and a touch of bourbon and caramel, even in whole bean form. Once ground, the spirit profile becomes the star of the show while the orange liqueur, sandalwood and Werther’s Original notes take a back seat. I brewed my cup with filtered water and used the paper-free Pure Over brand pour over system to obtain the best, most unadulterated flavor possible. On the palate, the coffee is smooth and full-flavored, offering exquisite tastes of milk chocolate, orange rind and bourbon, wrapped up and delivered via an elegant and silky mouthfeel.

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FOR ANY PLANT ENTHUSIAST, it’s a particularly romantic truth that the United States’ historic home of Cannabis cultivation also happens to be coterminous with its dominant wine-producing region. For fans of intoxicating substances, it’s downright exciting, not to mention convenient. And, for history and geography buffs, the fact that American weed and wine country not only significantly overlap with one another, but also got their starts in Northern California, is more than just a coincidence – it’s a testament to the special land both industries call home, as well as the industriousness and foresight of the people who brought them both to life.

The Perfect Pairing Cannabis growers and wineries embrace their common ground

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a perfect world, weed and wine are obvious bedfellows. They are both delicious and make people feel good. They come from the earth. And, for those who dare to think a little bit more about what they are putting into their bodies and why, both products evoke a legacy of taste and enjoyment that transcends just getting drunk or high – a lifestyle, some might say. Unfortunately, the relationship between legal weed and wine hasn’t always been friendly up until now. In Sonoma, Napa and Santa Barbara counties, fierce wars are being waged between Cannabis cultivators and wine producers, the latter of whom argue that Cannabis cultivation damages their agriculture and sullies the upscale reputation of the wine industry. They’re also not keen on the smell, which they say lessens their quality of operations, especially as tourism is concerned. On their side are wealthy proprietors, who don’t want to live next door to a weed farm, legal or not. Those battles are currently being litigated in the public sphere via local governments and court cases. But there are brighter spots: In late 2020, a law was passed in California, State Bill 67, which allows the California Department of Food and Agriculture to begin administering an appellations program. It will determine geographic boundaries for Cannabis producing regions, the way such designations exist in wine. Many people in the wine world were instrumental in helping Cannabis industry folks put that program, which is still in its

Stephanie Honig of Honig Vineyard & Winery in the Napa Valley, helped found the Napa Valley Cannabis Association. Photo by Devin Cruz.

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Sunstone Winery in the Santa Ynez Valley. Photo courtesy Sunstone Winery.

infancy, together. They believe that strengthening an appellations system in one industry leads to an overall strengthening in the concept of geographically centered agriculture, which is ideal from both a farming and a marketing standpoint. Some winemakers are taking it a step further, either by fully advocating for Cannabis cultivation in their wine-producing proverbial backyards, or by getting into weed growing themselves. Teddy Cabugos, who owns Sunstone Winery in Santa Barbara County’s Santa Ynez Valley, is doing both. In a notable judgment, his winery applied for a land use permit to grow Cannabis at the vineyard’s estate, which would mean grapes intended for winemaking and weed are grown on the same property. Sunstone Winery Owner Teddy Cabugos This is strictly at their Santa Barbara County property. Photo courtesy Sunstone Winery.

verboten just about everywhere else, especially in California. After a lot of back and forth with local governments and agencies, as well as his well-heeled wine cultivating neighbors, Cabugos was able to reach an agreement. In May 2021, Sunstone was approved for the permit to plant up to six and a half acres. It’s the first time such a permit has been granted in Santa Barbara County and it represents a significant step in pairing wine with weed, pun fully intended. “Sunstone is in a neighborhood with very wealthy people, most of whom don’t want Cannabis,” he says. “I had to work against seven appellates, very high-profile people, and for a year I had to work with them to dwindle down my project to something ‘respectful,’” adding that he understands he’s the newcomer to the neighborhood – having bought the property in 2019, though he’s a fourth generation Santa Barbara resident. He respects that not everyone was initially on board with his plans to grow weed, and thus was willing to compromise. Cabugos says he and his wife bought the property with Cannabis cultivation in mind from the start. “I think the wine industry missed a huge opportunity in Santa Barbara County for filing for their permits, because they have the most beautiful properties,” he says. “They already have brand names. They already have the public coming onto their proper-

most vineyards and certainly so from any tourist attractions. Nearby in Sonoma County, storied winemaker Mike Benziger of Benziger Family Winery is quietly growing legal weed at his GlenTucky Farm while making award-winning, certified organic and biodynamic wines at his estate winery. Apart from championing Cannabis cultivation in wine country, Benziger was also involved in the creation of California’s appellations law, which requires sungrown buds and prioritizes organic and biodynamic farming – his specialty and, in the opinion of the law’s architects, the only way to ensure land and geography has its rightful place in cultivation, and the marketing of weed that comes from a specific area. To Benziger, the link between growing weed and grapes for wine is an obvious one. They’re both just plants, after all, and those who Sunstone Winery Owner Teddy Cabugos says he and his wife bought the property care for one crop or another, ulwith Cannabis cultivation in mind from the start. timately, are stewards of the land. That it falls on the same territory, for the environment, nor is it good from an ecoonly means more care in his view. nomic standpoint,” she says of the dominant cash “When we were creating appellations, we looked to crop for the region, which is obviously grapes. France and their A.O.C. system,” Benziger says of the “Especially with these fires we have been expeFrench system for creating geographic boundaries for riencing, nobody wants just one crop. The other winemaking, which includes best practices for farming piece is with marketing – Napa produces only four and land management. “The French model for appelpercent of the wine made in the state of Califorlations takes a lot into consideration. It takes everything nia. But it generates over a third of the value of from the environment, to the soil, farming techniques, California’s wine industry, monetarily speaking. the mindset of the grower and the politics of the area So, it’s really the top of the pyramid when looking ties to buy their goods. That can catapult their entry … it’s all part of creating the best product possible. at quality and quantity, because it’s the premium into Cannabis,” he says, recognizing the value of Cannabis is a very expressive plant, so are grapes,” he end of the market, right? Price, quality, and a small an established brand – something many legal Cansays, indicating the level of care exhibited by Cannaamount,” she explains. nabis brands are sorely lacking due to prohibition. bis cultivators as they move further into winemaking To Honig, the wine industry is so focused on the Cabugos is not alone in thinking the wine industerritory. high-end older consumers, which keep the industry has severely missed the mark. Stephanie Honig Like with the planned cultivation in Napa, Benziger try afloat for now from both a retail and tourism of the Napa Valley estate Honig Vineyard & Winery is required to grow on a separate parcel of land that in perspective. But they have a “Millennial and Gen is not interested in cultivating Cannabis, but she no way touches the wine part of his business, whethZ problem” that she thinks Cannabis can help, is steadfast in fighting for cultivators’ rights to do er literally or figuratively speaking. Down in Santa saying that no longer are people wanting “just” so in Napa County, advocating for it in public and Barbara County, Cabugos at Sunstone will have to do a wine vacation. They are going to want to mix it private and helping to found the Napa Valley Canno such thing, thanks to his land use ordinance which with Cannabis, distillery visits and brewery stops, nabis Association. Currently, Cannabis cultivation is allows him to grow weed in full view of his grapes, and in addition to world-class farm-centric banned in the county. vice versa. cuisine and beautiful views. The association is largely responsible for keeping Cabugos, who is about to hire an estate Honig’s idea is that, ideally, Cannathe issue of cultivation at the county’s forefront, sunstonewinery.com grower for his new Cannabis venture, is bis cultivators in Napa would mimic which has been no small task in the Covid era, also in possession of a somewhat hard to honigwine.com the wine model with weed. “If we can seeing as many of these ballot initiatives and ordicome by dispensary permit. He owns an offbenziger.com even grow one or two percent of the nances require in-person signature gathering. So, site manufacturing and processing center Cannabis that is grown in the state with the Napa an official county ordinance is currently tabled until as well. Ideally, he would like for the dispensary – and name, then we are really touching on that luxury it’s safer and more possible to move it forward, eventually a consumption area – to be on site at the market,” she says, noting that would-be growers Covid-willing. In the meantime, Honig says that she estate property. Both of those are not currently possible, have asked for only 100 acres out of the entire and her team are more focused on education until so he said that the worst-case scenario is he holds onto county. For context, grape growing takes up about the next time they can vote on it. They are shootthe license for as long as that takes, and will utilize his 850,000 acres. She also notes they have made ing for 2024 to ensure as high of voter turnout as local dispensary connections to sell whatever weed he serious concessions in the process to get even this possible, which they don’t think is likely for a 2022 grows. far, as Cannabis cultivation would be set back far election. Either way, Sunstone Winery’s first Cannabis seeds from the main artery of the valley along the Silver“There are a few reasons why I’m a believer in will be planted next spring. It remains to be seen what, ado Trail. Instead, Cannabis cultivation would take [Cannabis cultivation] in this county,” Honig says. exactly, grows from that – but planting seeds is always place in the agricultural watershed, far away from “Everybody knows that a monoculture is not good the first step.

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“Popping the lid on this Skywalker OG unleashes a funky and sour fruity wave being ridden by a ripe and gassed up OG Kush that slaps the nostrils in anticipation of a fat dab.”

VARIETY is the spice of life, and we love to enjoy strain specific rosin flavors to keep our palates and minds lost in the terps. Bubbie’s Bubble has been dropping fire rosin on the Washington market, along with their tasty Bubbie’s Treats that are worth eating uninfused. But as much as we love their Chocolate Chippies, this review is about taking dabs that will likely lead to eating cookies. Since we are already thinking about dessert, we started with the infamous Skywalker OG. A classic cross of Mazar, Blueberry and OG Kush, this powerhouse indica produces a lot of trichomes and resin when growing, making it perfect for a trip to get squished into solventless rosin. For those who don’t already love rosin, it’s made from pressing either flower, kief or hash into oil, with no chemicals or solvents involved. The result is a perfect strain specific experience that tastes like a fresh squeezed plant. Popping the lid on this Skywalker OG unleashes a funky and sour fruity wave being ridden by a ripe and gassed up OG Kush that slaps the nostrils in anticipation of a fat dab. Sipping the vapor coats the palate in a gentle sour blueberry haze, with a lemon-pine-gas exhale that tingles and grips the lungs for several moments after exhaling. Effects start in the center of the chest, building with each breath, as time slows and waves of stoney euphoria and relaxation drift out towards the extremities. Within minutes time seemed slowed, as did thoughts – and as we adjusted to a more simple level of thinking – our minds once again drifted to cake. But we’re not talking about calorie laden treats (that happens later), we’re drooling over this double whammy of Cake strains squished into a pale frosting consistency rosin. This oil reeks of sour fuel, like a Kushy marzipan complete with a slightly cakey, lemon coriander finish. Watching this creamy rosin melt into vapor feels like licking the frosting off a cake, which is exactly what the Cake on Cake combination is all about – a slightly naughty and indulgent dab that feels as if it were squeezed from a fresh plant just minutes before. Low temp tokes steal the breath away for a few seconds with a tight, grippy smoke that tickles the nostrils and opens capillaries on the exhale. The Cake overload magically brightens and dulls senses at the same time, rushing into the frontal lobes and sedating the body like a feather slowly floating to rest on the ground. Supremely stoned after a double dab sesh, it was our conclusion that Bubbie’s is doing great things with their rosin – so we turned our desire for an edible dessert to their Pretzel Edition Famous Fudge for the final treat of a perfect fall night.

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¼ cup lime juice 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon honey or agave Salt and pepper to taste 1/8 cup olive oil 1/8 cup infused oil 3 cups watermelon cut in chunks 1 large tomato, cut in chunks 1 avocado, peeled and cut in chunks 1 small bunch arugula, rinsed and dried 6 strips bacon, cooked till crisp, then chopped 1/3 cup crumbled feta

1. In a medium bowl whisk the lime juice, garlic, sweetener, salt and pepper, olive and infused oil. 2. In a large bowl combine the watermelon, tomato, avocado, arugula and bacon. Toss well and divide salad among four bowls. Top with the feta and serve.

we continue to melt our way through the summer, my kitchen time has decreased exponentially. Too hot to have the oven on, I’m always looking for foods that require little to no heat. These bowls come together in minutes and require minimal cooking. Top of the stove or microwave for the bacon, a couple of minutes in a sauté pan for the infused croutons, and waffles in the toaster. Then it’s pretty much toss and go. These recipes were made with infused coconut oil and are intended to be 5mg of THC per person. If you know the potency of your infusion, you can adjust the recipes to reach your desired dose. Regardless of the infusion method, be it infused oil or distillate, starting at 5mg is a safe place. Start low and go high when you’re ready. Less is more.

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CANNA CAPRESE BOWL 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons infused oil 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 cup bread cubes 1 cup mozzarella balls or chunks 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes 3 cups baby spinach, tough stems removed ¼ cup basil, shredded Salt and pepper to taste

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1. In a medium saucepan, heat the oils. Sauté the croutons until golden brown. 2. Remove the croutons to a plate. In a large bowl, combine the cheese, tomatoes, spinach and basil. Toss to combine. 3. Add the balsamic to the pan and whisk well. Turn the oil mixture over the salad and toss. 4. Add salt and pepper, toss again. Top with the croutons.

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BERRY BOWL BONANZA 2 waffles, toasted and cut in wedges 1 cup sliced strawberries 1 cup raspberries ½ cup mango, peeled and cut in chunks 1-2 tablespoons honey ½ cup pecans ¼ cup shredded coconut 1 cup strawberry or raspberry yogurt 4 teaspoons infused coconut oil, 20mg THC

1. In a large bowl combine the waffles, fruit, honey and pecans. 2. Top with the coconut. 3. In a small bowl combine the yogurt with the infused oil or other infusion method. 4. Drizzle the yogurt sauce over the bowl.

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The Brotherhood of Eternal Love, The Yippies, The Weather Underground, High Times … all these iconic counterculture institutions had one thing in common: When they needed legal help, they all turned to the same man – radical civil rights lawyer Michael Kennedy. EARLY LIFE AND CAREER Michael John Kennedy was born in Spokane, Washington in 1937 – the same year as marijuana prohibition. After graduating from Berkeley in 1959, he got his law degree from the Hastings College of Law in 1962. A year later, he was drafted into the Army, where he was frequently disciplined for his anti-war rhetoric. After leaving the service, Kennedy moved to New York in 1967 to work as a staff counsel at the National Emergency Civil Liberties Committee, where he immediately began making a name for himself by taking on some of the most controversial civil rights cases in the country – such as defending labor leaders Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta and conscientious objectors of the Vietnam War. MARIJUANA & THE MILITARY In the first-ever marijuana-related case in U.S. military history, Kennedy represented Private Bruce “Gypsy” Peterson – a soldier at Fort Hood who’d been busted for pos-

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Michael and wife Eleanora in San Francisco in the mid-1970s, after returning from their time on the run from the FBI. session. Peterson – who’d been publishing an underground anti-war newspaper called Fatigue Press – was targeted with a harassment campaign by the MPs, who began planting dime bags in his locker. Peterson was arrested thrice in one month (each time for minuscule amounts of pot) and sentenced to eight years of hard labor at Leavenworth. After appealing his case, Kennedy got the conviction overturned, and Peterson was exonerated and released after 13 months.

“That’s the role of a radical lawyer—to make the courtroom a site for resistance, and there was really nobody better at that than Michael Kennedy.” – Bill Ayers, Weather Underground

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THE CHICAGO EIGHT After moving to San Francisco in 1969, Michael and his wife Eleanora developed relationships with Yippie founders Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin. Hoffman and Rubin – along with Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) founder Rennie Davis and five other activists – had been indicted in the famous “Chicago Eight” conspiracy case. Kennedy – who’d represented Davis when he was subpoenaed by the House Un-American Activities ComNot long after Randall was arrested in December 1972, the Kennemittee in December 1968 – joined their dys rented a house in Laguna to operate from while working the case. pre-trial legal team. But when he and Unbeknownst to them, the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs three other lawyers abruptly withdrew procured another arrest warrant for Randall on a passport violation … from the case, judge Julius J. Hoffman and on the evening of March 9, 1973, they followed Randall to Kennecited them all for contempt and arrested dy’s house to re-arrest him. Michael slammed the door in their faces and Kennedy, sparking a firestorm from the cursed at them as they dragged Randall away. As a result, he was hit with legal community. The National Lawyers 42 counts of obstruction of justice (all of which were later dismissed). Guild (NLG) and American Civil LiberKennedy got Randall released on bail again the next day, after which he ties Union mobilized a swarm of lawyers Kennedy with a few of the Chicago Eight. too went on the lam. FROM “RADICAL LOVE” to descend on the courthouse – pressuring the judge to drop the charges. HIGH TIMES The most consequential of Kennedy’s clients, however, was undoubtTHE WEATHER UNDERGROUND edly High Times founder Tom Forcade. Kennedy first met Forcade in San Kennedy also represented the Francisco in 1973, when Forcade handed him a bag full of cash to retain Weather Underground, aka the his services in a pending grand jury investigation for marijuana smuggling. Weathermen – a militant and conWhen he launched the magazine the following year, he appointed Kennetroversial offshoot of the SDS that dy the company’s official legal counsel. used pipe bombs to blow up dozens By all accounts, Forcade was a troubled genius … and in November of banks and government buildings 1978, his inner demons got the best of him when he took his own life. In (including the Capital Building and a private memorial held atop the World Trade Center (the highest place in the Pentagon) as a means to achieve the world at the time), Kennedy – along with Forcade’s other close friends their political goal of ending the – smoked joints containing some of his ashes in tribute to him. Vietnam War. The Kennedys became To ensure that High Times would continue, Forcade had established close with two of the group’s leaders, Weathermen FBI a trust that was to be managed by a board of directors, which Kennedy Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn, wanted poster. chaired. When the trust was dissolved in 2000, some long-time employees At the High Times 40th and – according to Eleanora – they received shares in the company as Forcade had intended, but the Kennedys aniversary party (2014). “helped the Weathermen in any way we could, legal or illegal.” and Forcade’s family retained controlling interests. Over the years, accuAfter finding themselves on the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted list in sations have been made by former HT employees that Kennedy had assumed control of the 1970, Ayers and Dohrn went into hiding, where they remained company illegitimately, but according to former associate publisher Rick Cusick—who’s done for over a decade. To avoid being subpoenaed, the Kennedys extensive research on the subject—none of those allegations were ever substantiated. ended up having to flee the country for 18 months as well. In Kennedy served as High Times’ protector and patriarch for nearly three decades, until he died 1980, when Ayers and Dohrn finally decided to turn themselves on January 25, 2016, after a battle with cancer. He was 78 years old. in, it was Kennedy who negotiated their surrender and managed to get them off without any jail time.

TIMOTHY LEARY One of the crimes for which the Weathermen were best known was breaking Timothy Leary out of prison. Leary had been arrested in December 1968 for possession of two joints, and in March 1970 was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Kennedy filed an appeal, but it was rejected … so the Brotherhood of Eternal Love paid the Weathermen approximately $20,000 to bust Leary out and sneak him out of the country. Which, on September 13, 1970, they did … but in 1973, Leary was apprehended in Kabul and extradited back to the U.S. In an attempt to reduce his sentence, Leary snitched on his associates – even testifying to a grand jury that Michael had masterminded the whole plot (an accusation which Kennedy denied). Kennedy faced possible disbarment and prison, but the FBI was unable to corroborate Leary’s accusations and the charges were ultimately dropped. THE BROTHERHOOD OF ETERNAL LOVE Another counterculture group Kennedy worked closely with was hippie drug syndicate, the Brotherhood of Eternal Love. When the Brotherhood’s leader Michael Randall and chemist Nick Sands were indicted on multiple counts of drug smuggling and manufacturing, it was Kennedy who represented them.

RADICAL REMEMBRANCE This past June, a new film paying tribute to this steadKennedy served fast defender of underdogs and the First Amendment as High Times’ was premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Directed by William Kirkley – the man behind the Brotherhood of protector and Eternal Love documentary “Orange Sunshine” – “Radical patriarch for Love” is a short documentary about the Kennedys’ life, nearly three love and legacy. The film highlights their incredible double lives: representing and fraternizing with high society decades. elites, while simultaneously using their status and privilege to aid the nation’s most radical activists – a lifestyle philosophy summed up in a 1991 New York Magazine article about Kennedy as “Think left, live right.” Michael Kennedy was unquestionably a complicated, even contradictory man: a military officer who hated authority; a Communist sympathizer who enjoyed great wealth; someone who devoted his life to the law yet was always eager to subvert it … but one thing he remained unwavering about was his commitment to fighting for individual liberty. In the final interview with Kirkley before his death, an emotional Kennedy confessed: “I’ve lived a phenomenal life, and what I loved about it most was that I was never afraid – not once. Because if we don’t rebel, if we don’t stand up, no one will.”

For more about Michael Kennedy, listen to Episode #14 of our podcast at worldofcannabis.museum/cannthropology. Story and photos originally published on worldofcannabis.museum and reprinted with permission.

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he United States is really big. So, it makes sense that different regions will have different ways of doing things. And where some systems will function one way in a particular city or state, in another they may not. Areas of transportation are a great representation of this. And pedestrianism is no exception. For instance, if you step one foot into a crosswalk on a busy street in Baltimore or New York, the chances of losing that foot to a speeding vehicle is exceptional. Yet in Seattle, a bumper leaning one inch over the white paint will most likely result in a shameful, passive aggressive eye laser launched that is purposefully directed with great negative emotion, strictly intended to vilify you with expulsion to the depths of Black Hole Hell for eternity. This is no exaggeration. For a certain personality type, a crosswalk is a place to make a statement. And in cities like Seattle and Portland, that statement is “even though I am addicted to modern conveniences like everyone else, I will never admit it. Therefore, when I decide to champion my birthright as an American citizen and take dominion of the street with my formidable legs to carry me across, do not stand in my way with your impure machine – or you will witness the silent wrath of my glacial stare. And you will continue on your salacious path with the deep regret of understanding that you knowingly disrespected an utter stranger, who only wanted to exercise their right to free expression.” I don’t get it. And I’ve never really understood why a Chihuahua will attempt to intimidate a German Shepherd either, but so be it. I do get that elderly people should be treated with patience and dignity when the time comes around. I mean, they’ve earned it for chrissake, if for no other reason than having successfully dodged every dangerously moving vehicle since birth. And thank goodness Washington and Oregon are fueled with amazing legal Cannabis shops. Otherwise, there would be fewer good reasons to walk across the street.

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