THC-infused

Naturally Generating Empathy & Community

Aja Fonseca-Arnold grew up in a multicultural household. She is an Afro-Latina in America, which makes her a very powerful human being. Her power comes from the strength to seek answers for what she needed to live. In her quest, she turned to nature to find not only physical healing, but also spiritual rejuvenation. “Absolutely,…
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Comedy on High… Really!

When you get an invite to go see a comedy show, the only reply is a big fatty YES! About Saturday night… It was better than the Pirates of Penzance… I mean, it was so funny, I almost pissed my pants. We were invited to visit The Vault Dispensary & Lounge in Cathedral City to…
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Saving Your Stash During Lockdown

This new 2020 era has started with a bunch of anxiety. I was anxious about the start of a New Year, a new career, a couple news jobs, and even anxious because of my relationship. March 2020 has made me anxious for so much more. Yesterday. March 20, 2020, was the first official “Shelter in…
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California Tourism & Hospitality Get a Lift

California has been going through growing pains as the nascent legal cannabis industry continues to evolve. You would know that there actually exists a robust industry of innovative products and emerging brands in spite of the illegal market. We took a look at what transpired the last year.         2019 Cannabis Tourism…
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Where to Lift Your Experiences

A Model for Cannabis Consumption Lounges When you have spent more than 30 years studying all sorts of brands, you one day realize that the campaigns you worked on and promotions you developed were the experiences of the brands themselves. In the retail space, I was fortunate to have worked on brands like Vons Grocery,…
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A Special Bundt Cake

Give Your Holiday Baking That Extra Touch… Admit it. Home baked holiday goodies are an essential piece of the magic of the season. No gathering is the same without sweet, savory treats amplified by the special touch of that extra effort. It’s almost as if you can taste or somehow otherwise sense the infusion of…
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Own Your Bliss!

Yes, You Can Determine Your Level of Joy! At different points in your life, you’ve probably felt an intense sense of connection and heightened exaltation. All feels blissful, purposeful, divinely connected. The French call this expansive feeling “joie de vivre” or joy of living. This state of happiness enables you to experience intense satisfaction and see…
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At Least You Can Die Laughing

Culture, Featured
A book review of You Can’t Kill Me Twice (so please treat me right) by Charlyne Yi Photo Credit: Laura E. Davis To see Charlyne Yi (pronounced yee) in character actress roles, you wouldn’t think twice about how her twisted, unique and sharp wit pops from the movie screen. Let alone, how that transmits to…
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Black Friday Self Care

It Begins Within…So Indulge YourSELF a Little This Season, Too! In anticipation of the holiday season, and given the current state of the world, self care is more than important at this point–it’s a survival skill. Finding ways to bring yourself joy in times of stress can help build resilience and create hope. One caveat–nothing…
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