Josh Jardine

Taras Lazur/Getty Images If there’s a news story that involves bizarre, stupid, or downright stupid and bizarre behavior, it’s usually taking place in the state most likely to not be missed when the climate change floods come. Don’t @ me, I’m right about this. I’ve lived in Florida, so I speak with some unwanted authority. […]

See, Grandma? It’s fun! manonallard/Getty Images Many of us have a grandparent or elderly family member who, under doctors’ orders, are taking more pharmaceuticals than they would like for chronic pain, side effects and all. But with more states allowing cannabis access through medical and recreational adult-use programs, some seniors are coming around to the […]

One of the greatest things you can do for your fellow human is a simple but underrated act: fulfilling a shopping list for them, and bringing the haul to their front door. Amazon made themselves a quadrillion dollars by following that model, but they are not yet able to take orders for cannabis. (Mark my […]

CasarsaGuru/Getty Images Storing cannabis long-term may not be a pressing issue for those who don’t have a great deal of it, or consume it at a rate where long-term storage isn’t a really a concern. But be it a bountiful homegrown harvest, a great score made from your local dispensary, or a killer, uh, “hook […]

MRTNfoto/Getty Images I’m a strong believer that cannabis can serve as a tool to build community, foster closeness, heighten intimacy, and forge opportunities for developing and maintaining friendships. It’s a great way to bridge differences and find commonalities, gain insight to the viewpoints of others, and expand perspectives of our communities. I send love to […]

Hospital room or drug den? catinsyrup / Getty Images Here on the West Coast, it’s easy to be lulled into a sense that our viewpoint of cannabis is widely shared. Even though adult-use recreational programs may not be in place everywhere yet, the tide is certainly turning. Even the CEO of Whole Foods recently said […]

REX_WHOLSTER / GETTY IMAGES There’s a good chance you’re as tired of reading about Oregon’s cannabis oversupply as I am about writing about it. Then again, oversupply equals lower prices, so perhaps partaking of those readily available $7 to $10 grams of BHO before reading my coverage are making it a less arduous undertaking. Win/win. […]

Mykyta Dolmatov / Getty Images In the time it would take you to post a photo of your lunch to Instagram, or apply bunny ears and cat whiskers to yet another car-based selfie—both things that are enjoyed by your followers far less than you assume—you could use that time to actually contribute something with potential […]

FATCAMERA / GETTY IMAGES Oregon produces more cannabis than it consumes, causing endless consternation from regulatory and law enforcement agencies. This oversupply has resulted in threats from the state’s attorney general that authorities needed to step up their efforts to deal with it. It’s also sent weed prices plunging 50 percent last year, and predictions […]