Avándaro and the oppression of rock music in Mexico — After living in Mexico for over 13 years, I’ve come to know and love Mexican rock music. I’ve even had the chance to play some of my favorite tunes at gigs with my band. After almost every show, someone approaches me and starts talking to me about the mother of…

Practical advice for when it’s clothing-optional — Are you ready for some fun in the sun the way nature intended? I’ve spent the better part of the last decade living on Mexico’s only official clothing-optional beach. I even started a band. Of course, I play my gigs wearing clothes. …

Could these nasty little chemicals be hiding in your bud? — If you find super dense buds at a discounted price, you might feel like you’re getting the deal of the century. And sometimes, you do get lucky. But you could be unknowingly buying PGR weed. If you haven’t heard of PGR weed, this article will tell you what it is…

A closer look at cannabigerol — Hemp companies have developed innovative ways to turn surplus CBD into other cannabinoids, from naturally occurring compounds like delta-8 to synthetic substances like THC-O. But whether the cannabinoid can be found in trace amounts or has been created in a lab, they all originate from the same source — CBG. What Is CBG? …

Festive drinks for Cali-sober fun — ‘Tis the season for eating and drinking, but if you’re trying to cut down on the booze or maintain an alcohol-free lifestyle, the holidays can be challenging. Recently, I’ve been experimenting with mocktails and cannabis-infused beverages to satisfy my need to treat myself with something tasty served in a fancy…

The truth about CBD and alcohol — Nearly every corner of the globe has its own style of alcoholic beverages. And along with them, a wide variety of helpful, useless, and downright weird hangover cures. In Colombia, it’s an egg dish called changua. In eastern Europe, it’s pickled sausages or a shot of brine. A full traditional…

A closer look at this fascinating bird and what his appearance might mean for you — The cat reluctantly dropped her victim like a scolded child. I gently lifted the delicate songbird, asking him if he was all right. Sad eyes peered at me from a frail black-and-blue body, and to my surprise, the little bird answered. In a weak, dramatic voice worthy of Hollywood, he…

Secret hacks from seasoned cannaseurs — Secret hacks from seasoned cannaseurs 1. Try the Matchbox Trick to Germinate Seeds I found this trick in Jorge Cervantes’ book, Marijuana Horticulture. Try this technique to increase your chances of germinating cannabis seeds. First, empty a box of matches, and remove the rough striking surface. Next, place the striking strip and your seeds inside the box and…

Is this new hemp-derived cannabinoid safe? — Since Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, the market has been flooded with a wide range of hemp-derived compounds. First came CBD and CBG, two therapeutically beneficial and non-intoxicating cannabinoids that exist in substantial quantities in hemp plants. Next, we started seeing delta-8 and delta-10 THC, naturally occurring hemp cannabinoids…