Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. Our business is probably ending. It’s not our choice, but our landlord’s. If we can’t find another location within a few days, we’re basically done. 13 1/2 years and it all ends when we finally stand up for our rights….
GW Pharma gets a patent on cannabinoids.
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. GW Pharma was awarded a patent recently on cancer-killing cannabinoids. Nice that the federal government is acknowledging what many of us have known for some time now. Cannabis is an essential part of our pharmacopeia. But when you consider the…
Maybe I should just stay home on the weekends.
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. I’m so glad President Obama signed the expanded version of the Violence Against Women Act into law. It provides needed support for survivors that they wouldn’t have otherwise. Of course the Republicans have sent us into sequester so part of…
Reflections on the struggle..
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. VAWA passed this week. I would like to think that our collective voices standing up for women’s rights helped. I felt better doing so, and I know others did as well. But that’s only one of the myriad issues that…
VAWA passes!
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. Well, VAWA is headed to the President’s desk for signing. 286 Yes and 138 No. You can guess who the no votes were from. But 59 Republicans voted Yes. That’s really encouraging. We thank you for voting to protect us..all…
Medical Cannabis Laws are a Blessing…not a Given
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. I just read an article about a couple in Arizona who have medical cannabis cards and then flagrantly violated state law to open a “bakery” in their home, complete with customer counter and hours of business sign. Great.I know our…
Oh Mike Pence…
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. There’s something wrong with these governors who want to put probes in my vagina. And now, Mike Pence, the new governor of Indiana wants to put not one, but two of the damn things in there. His idea is that…
So I’m Going to Stupidly Weigh in on this…
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. I guess Melissa Harris-Perry stepped in it when she took issue with President Obama’s seemingly connecting single moms and, in turn, the lack of dads, as one reason for gun violence. I caught that “slip of the tongue” as well…
I AM RISING!
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Here’s a list of the misogynistic assholes who voted against the VAWA
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. Of course they’re all Republicans: Pat Roberts (KS) Marco Rubio (FL) Jeff Sessions (AL) Mike Johanns (NE) Ron Johnson (WI) Mike Lee (UT) Mitch McConnell (KY) Rand Paul (KY) Jim Risch (ID) Ted Cruz (TX) Mike Enzi (SC) Lindsay Graham…
Own Your Health
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. I’ve been thinking about how prescription drugs cause more problems than they seem to treat or cure. It seems odd that I have to take other drugs to counteract the side effects of the primary drugs I have to take….
Hearing in Salem re: adding PTSD to the OMMP
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. Please attend the hearing to add PTSD to the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program’s list of qualifying conditions. It will be held on Thursday, February 7th at 3:00pm at 900 Court Street NE in Salem, Oregon in Hearing Room A.Adding PTSD…
Confused again..
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. This is one of those moments when I look around and I really don’t understand what’s happening. I’ve been dealing with some really dishonest people lately. I’m not sure what to do about them either because I can’t get a…
Get out the popcorn; this will make my neighbor’s head explode.
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. StopTheDrugWar.org is reporting that Oregon has a bill before the state legislature that would re-schedule cigarettes to Schedule III and require a doctor’s prescription to purchase them. From the article: “Sponsored by Rep. Mitch Greenlick (D-Portland), the bill, House Bill 2077,…
Oh look what’s happening in New Mexico
Note: My blog contains affiliate links/ads from advertisers from which I may earn advertising commissions. Republican State Rep. Cathrynn Brown introduced House Bill 206 in the New Mexico legislature to criminalize rape/incest victims when seeking an abortion after being raped. Is this woman nuts or what? She may be pro-life, but abortion is the law…