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How To Make Pot Cocoa
Mom’s hot cocoa was very likely one of your childhood favorites, but have you indulged in the sugary drink since then? It is easy to get wrapped up in the responsibilities of adulthood, but once in awhile, it’s time to live a little and let yourself be a kid again—and what better excuse is there than hot chocolate?
By Aunt Mary9 years ago in Potent
How To Forget the Fog of War
“How many wars is the US really fighting?” blares the headline of a 2015 article. The answer, according to the author, Nick Turse, is that US Special Operations forces have already deployed to 135 nations, carrying out roles as advisors, performing secret operations, or actively engaged as the tip of the spear in war. Some of these operations have taken place in hot spots of the world like Afghanistan and Iraq. The seemingly imminent destruction of ISIS in Mosul bears testimony to the bravery and skills of all the soldiers who have taken up arms. Their victories will no doubt be cause for much relief, celebration, and national accolades for those that went above and beyond the call of duty; however, long after the fanfare and the last tweets have disappeared into the ether, some families will welcome soldiers with "invisible wounds" home. They will bear permanent mental scars of war.
By Zeena Nackerdien9 years ago in Potent
My Girl
I said goodbye to an old friend tonight. It’s the best and the worst friend I have ever had. Tonight was our last dance. Our last hurrah. Our last romp, if you will. But I had to let her go. Funny how I said her when clearly, I am into men. But that is how I see my friend. As female. Men don’t always make the best friends. But tonight, we were doing our last hangout. Our last session. She had been there through every relationship. Every high every low, my girl was there. But I realized that while my girl would motivate me, she gave me no follow through. Oh, she could spew ideas, but they were just blurts in her fogged perception.
By Di Va9 years ago in Potent
The Day I Lost My Virginity...
In High Places: [07/03/2017] I’ll never forget the “true” day I popped my glorious green cherry. One good toke followed by what seemed to be the harshest and longest cough of my life was all it took.
By In High Places9 years ago in Potent
Marijuana Myths You Probably Believe
Of all the substances out there, cannabis might be the one that has the most myths surrounding it. If you think about it, there are probably more marijuana myths in circulation than there are myths about liquor, cigarettes, or even prescription pills.
By Skunk Uzeki9 years ago in Potent
Marijuana & Morphine... My Life in a Pill Bottle
When I was just 8 years old, growing up in upstate NY, I started smoking cigarettes and pot. All through High School, and in '79, I joined the Army, which, at the time was full of pot smokers, and life in the 82d Airborne was the "high life"! After discharge, I spent 30 years in restaurants and assorted jobs... construction, landscaping, stucco, convenience store, etc. I've always been a multi-tasker, and chronic overworker; sometimes pulling shifts in three different jobs in a 24 hour period. And all through the years, I was a drummer, RUSH-style, Neil Peart, my drum-god! During all the time in the Airborne, I suffered a melee of injuries to my body, including... 4 major concussions, 3 lesser concussions, many cases of whiplash to the neck, dislocations, crushed bones, and a gamut on injurious happenings to my body. Between the late 80s and the turn of the millennia, I smoked intermittently. Cigarettes, every day, up to two and a half packs a day, and I smoked weed as I ran across friends who smoked, but I was always the lightweight in the party. I got high easily, and I've always enjoyed marijuana. Fast-forward to 10 years ago.
By Richard Huffman9 years ago in Potent
How To Make Sticky-Icky Marijuana Sriracha
Sriracha is a chili sauce originating in Thailand. It was first produced by a grandmother in the city of Si Racha, and it is made from chilies, vinegar, salt, and sugar. Though it originated in Thailand and has remained popular in Vietnam, it is starting to take the rest of the world by storm. The popular chili sauce can be found in modern cuisine of all types, from bar food to items at award-winning restaurants. As one of the most popular new age condiments, perhaps it deserves a new age twist. Perhaps, that twist is cannabis.
By Skunk Uzeki9 years ago in Potent
My Life with Marijuana
To be perfectly honest, I’ve smoked marijuana since July 31st of 1995. We sat on the edge of the escarpment, looking over the downtown of my city, and passed a joint back and forth. It was my girlfriend’s birthday and we were celebrating in our own way. We were too young to drink legally, and my friend’s sister had gotten her the joint as a gift. It was my first experience and it was so positive, so affirming, that I have smoked regularly ever since. It helped my moods – I suffer from depression and severe anxiety – stimulated my appetite, and gave me the concentration to study at school. Even then, I was using medicinally. I just didn’t know it.
By Sarah Samedi9 years ago in Potent
Fake Weed
Picking Your Poison Are you a consumer? Do you ponder the merits of sativas versus indicas and hybrids? Are the exotic names ranging from Nova to the Queen of Cali an added turn-on? Where can you find the perfect herbal blend that would energize and relax the body at the same time? Or are you a breeder? Did it take years of painstaking work cultivating ever-more potent plants while keeping abreast of evolving laws? Do you wax rhapsodic at the sight of the crystal-like trichomes that contain all the good stuff? Or could it be that you only care about relieving pain and that berry or other infusions into your ganja are just the proverbial cherry on top of the cannabis cake. Never fear. Look no further than the Internet to find guides to the best or most potent weed strains. Stoners will wax lyrical about their favorite products at informal and formal events.
By Zeena Nackerdien9 years ago in Potent
How To Make Smoky Bourbon Brown Sugar Budbecue Sauce
Barbecue sauce is an American favorite. Commonly found in southern cooking, barbecue sauce is a condiment that can be used in a number of ways. Not only does it work well on barbecued meats such as brisket, burnt ends, and chicken, but you can also use it to add a smoky element to already-prepared food. It makes a fantastic dipping sauce for chicken tenders and the perfect condiment for hamburgers. While you are probably familiar with its unique flavor, you likely have not had this recipe.
By Ami Roach9 years ago in Potent
A Brief History of Pot
Gateway drug or non-addictive medical panacea? The pot debate has continued to stoke the passions of recreational and medicinal users and their opponents for millennia. While the fate of marijuana legalization and decriminalization hang in the balance, its medical use has been an accepted fact for centuries. Based on 2015 estimates, 22.2 million Americans listed themselves as current marijuana users – reflecting an increase in use over more than a decade [1]. So why are we so fascinated with the dried form of the plant genus, Cannabis?
By Zeena Nackerdien9 years ago in Potent
How To Find a Job That Doesn't Drug Test
If there's one thing that every single pothead needs to know how to do, it's how to find a job that doesn't drug test. Without a job, you're not going to be able to enjoy a smoke. After all, where can you get the money to get enough bud without having a job?
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Potent