Pictures Courtesy of Author It was a cool weekend in Boston when people and companies from across the Northeast came together for the first Northeast Cannabis Conference of 2024. The first day of Spring had passed, but winter still had…
Art Courtesy of Casey Renteria Event season is here and I’m so excited to share the first of many conventions I’m attending this year and arguably the one I’m most excited for so far. I got the chance to talk…
Photos Courtesy of Sunstone Imagine green rolling hills with eucalyptus and olive trees, a community of cannabis and wine enthusiasts, and perfect California weather. This was the setting of the Sunstone Winery and Budist Gala I attended in the picturesque…
Photos Courtesy of Author Spannabis Day 0: Arrival at ICBC My second year in Catalonia, España for Spannabis 2024 was a whirlwind of sensory experiences, professional networking, and a kaleidoscope of cannabis culture. It was a journey that began with…
Photos Courtesy of Author The time has come for the annual pilgrimage of cannabis enthusiasts across the globe to the heart of Spain, in Barcelona. Yes, you heard it right! Snowbirdstoner is Barcelona-bound for Spannabis 2024, Europe’s largest marijuana fair….
Photos Courtesy of Author Walking through the lush understory of Mendocino County Forest, we journey in lively groups toward the statues and halls that hold some of the best cannabis products on the planet. We are greeted with smiles, intense…
Print has always been an ally to the cannabis community. In the ’60s and ’70s, while mainstream media largely misrepresented and stigmatized cannabis, independent publications emerged. Printed on cheap paper and distributed through unconventional channels, they bypassed censorship
Photos Courtesy of Author One of the best-selling items in the Beard Bros Pharms online store is a black T-shirt with white typewriter print that states, “There is no SOP for culture.” As a cultural anthropologist and the cultural director…
Photos Courtesy of Author Nick Tanem, world-renowned solventless instructor and educator, first came up with the idea for High Tea at last year’s Ego Clash event. “I was DJing and toward the end of the set, my friend Erick (of…
Photos Courtesy of Author Recently, I visited Northern California for an event, not far from where the next Ego Clash was being held. I had heard of this invite-only event judged by peers to see who has the best hash…
Photos Courtesy of Author I recently traveled to the Caribbean to attend the first Grower’s Cup in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The Cup is hosted by CannaSVG and AHOCS (Alternative Holistic and Organic Co-Op Society). AHOCS are Island residents…
Photos Courtesy of Author Growing up in Wisconsin, alcohol was the only “acceptable” form of inebriation. Even though it was just a hop and a skip down I-94, Madison was an island of liberal thinkers surrounded by a sea of…
