The hemp press comes down, 1908

“When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated. From that moment, we have no compass to govern us, nor can we know distinctly to what port to steer.” – Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Read More …

The Nargilé Tease, 1898

L’allumeuse de narghilé (The Nargilé Tease), Jean-Leon Gerome, 1898 – oil on canvas    

Plant Wizards fight Wartime Drug Peril, 1943

Popular Science, Magazine September 1943 Titled: Can we have rope without dope?   Plant Wizards fight Wartime Drug Peril In this 1943 article, Uncle Sam gives some interesting points including how to breed cannabis…    

THE PROPER TREATMENT FOR MARY, 1937

“THE PROPER TREATMENT FOR MARY” prohibition cartoon from Pacific Drug Review – November 1937  

Ode to Batman

Ode to Batman Many people walk past history everyday not skipping a step at once was. Down a historic street like Fillmore in San Francisco, I’m guessing the Starbucks at 2222 Fillmore seldom gets a second glance.   Once home Read More …

Wake and Bake at Dawn, 1869-1872

The grand tradition of the wake and bake. Something magical occurs breathing in the sweet lingering smoke with the light drizzling into the cracks while still comprehending the day ahead. While I’m not sure if anyone can trace the origins Read More …

Artificial Paradises

“You are sitting and smoking; you believe that you are sitting in your pipe, and that your pipe is smoking you; you are exhaling yourself in bluish clouds. You feel just fine in this position, and only one thing gives Read More …

A Cure For Blindness, 1890

‘The Puppy Show’, illustration from the book ‘Dogs: How to care for them in health and treat them when ill” by E. P. Anshutz 1903 A Cure For Blindness During a desperate attempt to save his best friends vision, a Read More …

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