Painful Joke
Republicans and Democrats came together in Congress to allow medicinal marijuana for the purpose of relieving arthritis pain. So, there is joint support for joints for joint support.
- Jet Cannon
Photo: Wikipedia
Cannabis
“Don’t Do Drugs!”
We are always open to opposing points of view and that applies to the use of Cannabis as well. And when a news anchor cites personal experience for strongly discouraging the use of weed…. we listen. While Newsmax anchor Greg Kelly Tweeted this last year, the warning still resonates today.
“SMOKING WEED (aka GRASS) is NOT a good idea. I’ve tried it (back in the day) and it was WORSE than anything that happened to HUNTER BIDEN. I “toked up” with some buddies in Kentucky and woke up 4 days later in Nairobi, Kenya. With no idea what happened. DON’T DO DRUGS.”
– Jet Cannon
Marijuana munchies
Everyone knows that marijuana users are more obese, due to the munchie factor, are lazy and lethargic, and do less exercise than non-users. Not so says a study published in the Journal of Health Economics and reported by marijuanamoment.net. Analyzing obesity data in Washington State, one of the first states to legalize marijuana, researches found a decrease in obesity rates. This was surprising given previous literature finding marijuana use is often associated with increased unhealthy food consumption and lethargy. Researchers note the study does not determine exactly why legalization seems to be linked to decreased obesity rates.
Another 2018 study concluded that the average marijuana user actually has a slimmer waistline compared to non-users. We have a theory for that one, based on zero research, and we describe it as the “beer-belly factor”. More weed, less beer. So you see we may have a point. It’s a stupid one. But it’s a point.
– Jet Cannon
A roaring good time
When a mellow Buzz just isn’t quite enough, try mixing boats and booze and Blue Angels. That’s Seafair!
– Jet Cannon
Photos: Komonews.com and Seafair.com
Boat: Courtesy of Maserati Mike
Gen Z prefers weed over booze
Who cares? What about Buzzed Boomers? High Times reports that 69% of 18-24 year olds prefer weed to alcohol. Compare that to 44% of those aged 65 to 74 who prefer the leaf. That was a bigger percentage than we expected. Buzzed Boomers are apparently pretty hip!
- Jet Cannon
THCV “Diet Weed”
MEN’S HEALTH tackled this so-calloed “diet weed’ topic; one that is apparently generating a lot of Buzz. This THCV cannabis variant may have appetite control properties and that would be a welcome change for Buzzed Boomers wanting to enjoy weed without raiding the fridge to soothe the munchies.
Read the article for more details but the conclusion seems to be that more research is needed because the studies so far have been limited to rats.
Rats.
- Jet Cannon
Weed Day
Today, 4/20, is celebrated as weed or cannabis or marijuana day. Why 4/20? Nobody remembers! Ha! Actually, there are various theories on the origins but who cares, really? Celebrate, if you like.
On a negative note, what was once a counter-culture celebration is in danger of becoming a corporate conspiracy. As Vox.com reports, “The big concern is that a big marijuana industry will, like the tobacco and alcohol industries, irresponsibility market its drug to kids or users who already consume the drug excessively- with little care for public health and safety over the desire for profits.”
Nah. That will never happen.
- Jet Cannon
It Hurts to laugh
We read that some surveys find older adults, those who are interested in cannabis, are more likely to seek pain relief than they are wanting to get high. Ah, the aches and pains of Baby Boomers. Well, whatever works. The boom in cannabis sales has certainly helped the aches and pains of state budgets where CBD lotions and potions are legalized.
Remember when we used to get high with friends and laugh and laugh? We don’t either.
- Jet Cannon
Greening Out: Flying Past that mellow Buzz
Too much cannabis? These days your product choices contain some powerful options and it can be hard to gauge how much cannabis is just right.
Too much can mean anxiety, panic, paranoia or confusion. The good news is those symptoms will pass on their own but it’s also nice to know some ways to sober up faster.
Leafly.com offers some excellent advise on how to help yourself or a friend get feet back on the ground. Keeping calm and resting makes sense. However, we wouldn’t have thought of chewing on peppercorns! For more suggestions, click here.
Be careful out there! Stay mellow.
– Jet Cannon
Weed
The Grand Cannabis State
The New York Post reports that Arizona customers had purchased more than $1.23 billion worth of cannabis products since voters approved a referendum to legalize the drug for adult use in November of 2020. More than $196 million had been collected in taxes, according to Arizona’s Department of Revenue. Most of the new revenue was allocated to community colleges and county health departments.
The sales eclipsed the first year of adult-use sales in more populous Washington state, where we’re from, but we are not giving up!
– Jet Cannon
Cannabis COVID Buzz Saw?
Two compounds isolated from hemp varieties of Cannabis sativa can block the COVID-19 virus from entering human cells, according to a new study led by Oregon State University researchers. The compounds have the potential to prevent as well as treat infection as a complement to vaccines. These cannabinoid acids are not controlled substances like THC and they have a good safety profile in humans.
So this is all about lab tests and is a long way off from being a legitimate treatment. Meanwhile, we can’t wait to see how some folks will run with this like the folks who tried hydrocloroquine or bleach and other unproven/dangerous treatments. We may finally see a Cannabis overdose.
- Jet Cannon
High on Coffee and Associated deep thoughts
We made some Koffi brand coffee in the French press this morning. It brought us back to sitting outside the Koffi cafe in Palm Springs sipping that first cup of coffee on a beautiful Palm Springs day. “Gee, that’s a great cup of coffee!” Or is it!!?? Maybe it’s just being on vacation and enjoying a lovely morning with friends that makes the coffee taste so good. (Koffi Corporation, please send some complimentary coffee for further evaluation.).
The same thing with weed. Is it nature, and the careful cultivation of a particular strain, or nurture where our high is very dependent on our mood, environment, preconceived notions, and clever weed marketing?
The same thing with fine wine. Is it the wine or is it the food, friends, atmosphere and the wine label?
Who cares? If it’s good, enjoy it. That’s our Deep Thoughts for today. Just one more cup.
- Jet Cannon
Dazed and Confused
“Today, we are in the midst of a “green” revolution where new strains of cannabis are being cultivated to produce desirable characteristics, unique traits, groundbreaking medical applications, and off-the-chart potency. And the quality and variety of strains available for the majestic flower of the female cannabis plant is astonishing. this dizzying array of hundreds, if not thousands, of cannabis strains can be an experienced toker’s dream or leave a novice user dazed and confused.” [Dazed and confused. That’s us.]
“How do we navigate through this modern marijuana landscape: What are the differences between various cannabis strains? Should we care whether we smoke an indica versus a sativa? What makes all these new hybrid strains so special?”
Green: A Field Guide to Marijuana by Dan Michaels is an excellent primer and reference. Read it and you’ll be a weed whiz.
As the book’s introduction goes on to say, “The difference between smoking a dank sinsemilla or some dry schwag (low grade) can mean the difference between feeling nice and lifted or feeling bugged out and paranoid.”
Here’s to feeling nice and lifted!
- Jet Cannon
Drynuary
Some Buzzed Boomers are trying Dry January or moderating their drinking this month. Some are amping up the exercise endorphins while trying to shed those holiday pounds. Some are exploring their cannabis options. And some are just sticking to that delicious cup of coffee or tea in the morning.
Whatever your path, whether a cocktail, a latte, a cannabis drink, or cold water after a good workout…. Savor the the beverage!
Happy New Year!
– Jet Cannon
