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January 1, 2026 Dry January doesn’t mean a boring January. It means better conversations, good music, mocktails that actually taste good, dancing without worrying about the next day's hangover, more clarity, and better sex ( https://tinyurl.com/3ues949m )! I usually indulge in a ½ jigger of tequila at one annual July party. So I shocked a group of friends (and myself) by sipping a tequila from a festive Santa shot glass on Christmas Eve. Whether it was the tequila or the samp

My written public comment to the New Mexico's Medical Cannabis Board in support of adding female orgasm difficulty/disorder as a condition of treatment with medical cannabis.  To Whom It May Concern:    As part of my Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapy, my thesis focused on  "Using Hypnosis for Sexual Enhancement."  When I began working with clients in the 1990s, the primary treatments for sexual issues were hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and behavioral therapy. Men had additi

It's not too early to start preparing for another Valentine's Day. And you can make this one the best HOTTEST one ever now that women have their own 'viagra!' CANNABIS IS VIAGRA FOR WOMEN     Three Important Ingredients to heat up your Valentine's Day and every time you have sex: •       A cannabis-infused lubricant   •       A vibrator  •       Cannabis    And let’s not forget, a willing partner or just with yourself!!   HOT SEX with five effective ‘tools’:    Relax into the

December 2025 Update 'Kicking the can down the road' seems to be the MO for the Redondo Beach City Council. In March when presented with a complete cannabis ordinance that staff worked on for years (and probably cost over $1M in staff time, consultants, etc.), City Council succumbed to the voices of a few concerned parents and decided to spend another $34,000 for a scientific survey of 500 voters to determine if Redondo Beach voters really want cannabis dispensaries. Results

Despite ongoing delays in establishing local cannabis dispensaries, the residents of Redondo Beach can expect dispensaries by the end of...

June 21, 2024 ... it's been a month and no visible forward progress. Each delay denies Redondo with much-needed tax revenue. PLUS it puts the safety of our seniors and youth in jeopardy because it fosters the growth of the illicit market. ------ Almost two years ago, I was celebrating with Jonatan Cvetko after a Redondo Beach City Council meeting where the recommendations from the Cannabis Advisory Committee were approved AND we thought we would have dispensaries within the y

“Cannabis is an effective but gentle pain-killer without the bleeding gut and liver problems caused by NSAIDs or the highly addictive...

Honored to be a guest on Friends of the Farm. Kandice Hawes, Community Outreach and Event Director for the Farmacy and Glass House Brands...

Update - March 27, 2024 I was thrilled to learn that in just two months, 'Your Best Life' is the 5th most downloaded show with over...

For years, the "last mile" in the cannabis industry referred to delivering products to customers through home delivery or having them...

In 1998, I co-authored a book titled 'Recipes for Hot Sex – The book for a spicy sex life ... Just Add Love' with Jeannie Ernst, a...

When many people hear the word "cannabis," they often conjure up a negative perspective, associating it with marijuana, weed, pot, and...

This morning I watched a segment on Sunday Morning where Nora O'Donnell discussed "happiness" with Oprah and Harvard professor Arthur...

As I discuss in my other blogs, and as many of you know, I've experienced numerous chapters in my life (you can learn more about them...

Rachel and Jacinta speak to two legends in Victorian politics in the lead up to International Women’s Day on 8 March – former MP and...

Joan Irvine has been advocating for various important social issues since college. Women's Rights Women in Business Pro-Choice Online...

I have been on this path for my entire life! But 10 years ago I never could have imagined where this journey would lead: BABY BOOMERS...

UPDATE 08/11/23 Thankfully a very visible star Halle Berry is speaking out about menopause - https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a4447...