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The Kent State Truth Tribunal—Flowers are Better Than Bullets
…Realizing the officer would merely throw the lilac away, Allison grabbed it from his hand … . As the officer walked away, Allison called after him 'What's the matter with peace? Flowers are…
The Politics of Pot
To legalize or not to legalize, that is the question for many here in Humboldt. Grow magazine recently had me write a piece for growers that looks at both sides of the…
Mainstreaming Marijuana
…But Mosier pointed out that the merchants have no way of knowing who is spending money. Read the rest of the article at the North Coast Journal.
Got a Carton of of Kush?
…buyer in Humboldt now . pleas contact A.S.A.P E-mail your contact info. The writer is purports to be from Hollywood and signs himself Chris90210. Starstruck? Want to sell? You…
Local Photographer's Art on Oprah's Blog—Inspirational
…Each side feeling equally justified when the other eventually overreacted, affirming the beliefs that we/they were dangerous and exactly what was wrong with this world… How can anything change when the…
Water Color Rainbow in the Humboldt Hills
Water Color Rainbow in the Humboldt Hills
Early Morning
Verdant shadows under the oak trees. Trilliums fingering the first pale light. Peace unfurls. Uncurls like a cozy cat. Stretching on his pillow beneath my breast bone, above my heart. Leaving a…
SoHumBorn Sunday: Weathering the Storm Part 2
This is the second part of Weathering the Storm (The first part can be found here.) In December 2008, a Southern Humboldt blogger began posting fictional tales of the marijuana culture. Some…
Yes, We Cannabis
Will Marijuana be the Obama for California voters this year? Will it bring out younger people to the ballot box in record numbers in this off year election? Some pundits are saying…
Big Agribuisness not Humboldt Grower's Competitor in Near Future
Although much of the concern over legalization swirls around the fear of large international agribusiness co-opting marijuana, in fact, for many reasons, agribusinesses won't be the growers immediate concern. According…
Only in Humboldt—Check Out the North Coast Journal
…Check out The North Coast Journal online. Be sure to click on some of the links. My favorite is 420 stories (for reasons that will become obvious.) (To Hank—Don't forget…
It's 4/20 —- Time to Figure Out What to Do to Prepare for Legalization
Forming a Humboldt's Grower Collective and other important local marijuana issues are the subjects of tonight's meeting in Redway. A Community meeting (Finding Our Voice For The Future) will be…
Some Humboldt Growers Anger Their Consumers
Over the weekend, the Cow Palace hosted The International Cannabis and Hemp Expo, which is the first time such a show in the United States allowed on-site pot smoking. Fifteen thousand…
SoHumBorn Sunday: Weathering the Storm (Part 1)
The furniture is all pushed to the side to make room for the circle of chairs. The floor has been covered with two large sheets of black plastic. She’s made a…
Super Mouse
Shutting the bathroom door behind him sharply, my husband marched into the living room this evening and plucked our respected mouser from his seat by the door. Sleeker, as the cat was…
Grow Pot Across from the Sheriff's Station…
I don't usually post from other media without commentary but this one just stands alone—The marijuana world is indeed changing. If there is an award for most proactively pro-pot…
SoHumBorn Sunday: Bear Harbor
In December 2008, a Southern Humboldt blogger began posting fictional tales of the marijuana culture. Some people were appalled. Most were enthralled. For three months her stories gripped the online community and…
Looking for a Job? Our Kids have One for You.
Our school in the hills of Humboldt needs a teacher. And, like Jane and Michael Banks in Mary Poppins, the kids here have definite ideas about what qualities a candidate should have…
LA Times Asks "Is Humboldt's Competitive Advantage in Growing Pot, or in Growing Pot Illegally?
Anna Hamilton:Organizer of the What's After Pot Forum "Is Humboldt's competitive advantage in growing pot, or in growing pot illegally?" That is the $64 million dollar question asked today…
Hey, Google
Hey Google, Here in the hills of Humboldt we hope you give our "big" city cousins of Arcata and Eureka a look when you are deciding where to try your experimental high…
Other End of the Line: SoHumBorn Sunday
Neighbor's Daughter (not related to the events of the story but evoking the fragility of the little girl in the story's world) In December 2008, a Southern Humboldt blogger began…
The Future of Cannabis in Northern California—Mendo's Marijuana Organizers Hold their own WAP Meeting
The What's After Pot meeting held in the heart of southern Humboldt a week ago Tuesday garnered international interest with reporters from the BBC and French papers contacting the organizer, Anna…
Field of Flowers
Up by Fortuna grows a beautiful field of yellow mustard. Down in Miranda, an acre of buttercups wave like snippets of sunshine eagerly trying to capture the attention of their sky.
Grieving the Change
…Not many know the sweet smell of a logging operation in the morning. Before the equipment starts and the dust kicks up, but I can tell you it is the sweetest smell…
SoHumBorn Sunday: Unexpected Company
In December 2008, a Southern Humboldt blogger began posting fictional tales of the marijuana culture. Some people were appalled. Most were enthralled. For three months her stories gripped the online community and…
Marijuana Farmers Slide off the Mantle of Secrecy: A Grower's Guild is Born
…The Times Standard posted a review of the surveys filled out by the meeting participants. Update: The Times Standard has Donna Tam's take on last night's meeting Note: The North…
Grocery Shopping Humboldt—Choose Carefully—The Dynamics have Changed Since Last Year
Last year, I priced groceries at the SoHum, Fortuna, and Eureka Safeway and Ray's stores. And found little difference between the prices within each chain and only minimal differences between the…
SFGate (The Chronicle Online) Perks Up at the Mention of Post Pot Economy
Tuesday night's meeting at the Mateel Community Center is drawing attention outside of Southern Humboldt. This morning's Times Standard had a nice article by Donna Tam about the local forum…
Wild, Wild Humboldt—A Currant Look
…Look for them with their heads in the sun and their roots in well drained creek beds. The sun and rain yesterday merged on one lush cluster with sensational results. Don't…
SoHumBorn Sunday: ToothFairy
In December 2008, a Southern Humboldt blogger began posting fictional tales of the marijuana culture. Some people were appalled. Most were enthralled. For three months her stories gripped the online community and…