Carolyn Gundrum is a certified Library/Media Specialist and Art Teacher. She grew up in Kelowna, B.C. Canada and has lived in Michigan, Indiana, Nevada, and Oklahoma. In 2021, while renovating her little house, she felt like she had the flu. It turned out to be Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and her life changed. She understands what cancer... Continue Reading →

A federal judge on Thursday agreed to schedule oral arguments in a case from major U.S. marijuana companies that are seeking to shield in-state cannabis activity from federal enforcement. The businesses have said in their lawsuit against the federal government that the prohibition of marijuana has “no rational basis,” pointing to officials’ largely hands-off approach…... Continue Reading →

“Only 73 of the applicants (nearly 500 applicants in all) participated in the survey and these are proposed changes that have not been finalized.” By Carleen Johnson, The Center Square The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is amending rules for diversity ownership when it comes to pot shops. The idea is to encourage…... Continue Reading →

A majority of Americans have tried marijuana—and most say they had a positive experience—according to a new poll. The survey from YouGov also found that one in five Americans have used psilocybin mushrooms, and an even greater majority of those respondents described the experience as positive. Most people who have tried other psychedelics like LSD…Most... Continue Reading →

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) says he’s “sure” he’ll end up vetoing a bill that would legalize and fund a Burlington facility where people could use currently prohibited drugs in a medically supervised environment, explaining that he’s “philosophically and pragmatically opposed” to the measure despite support from local leaders. “I’m sure I’ll end up vetoing…Vermont... Continue Reading →

KAREN’S KILLER BOOK BENCH: Welcome to Karen’s Killer Book Bench, where readers can discover talented new authors and take a peek inside their wonderful books. This is not an age-filtered site, so all book peeks are PG-13 or better. Come back and visit often. Happy reading! ~~~ PINKY PROMISE The Summoner’s Mark Book 6 BY J.D.…... Continue Reading →

States have now generated more than $20 billion in adult-use marijuana tax revenue since the first markets opened a decade ago, according to a new report from a top cannabis reform advocacy group. The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) also said that in 2023 alone, states collected over $4 billion in recreational cannabis tax revenue—the most…States... Continue Reading →

As an Air Force brat, Suzanne Groves grew up relying upon her imagination, creativity, and innate curiosity to weather several early-life relocations and life challenges. An avid reader from a young age, Suzanne went on to earn her B.A. in English from The University of Texas at Austin.MEET THE AUTHOR! A conversation with Suzanne Groves... Continue Reading →

Hunting Bigfoot by North Carolina author Eric S. Brown is a good old-fashioned creature feature packed with enough cryptid action to make Arnold Schwarzenegger say, “Run! Go! Get to the chopper!” Of course, Schwarzenegger isn’t in Hunting Bigfoot, but Brown’s book oozes the 1980s vibes of movies like Predator – breathlessly paced with plenty of intense... Continue Reading →