Ellen Bukstel | Singer/Songwriter

by Windy Borman | Jul 18, 2017 | Mary Janes Blog, Nominate A Puffragette

From menopause to marijuana, from peace to politics, from poignant to provocative, Ellen Bukstel writes and sings about it all. Renowned as an activist who puts her passions to song, Ellen has been commissioned to write songs and produced numerous award-winning music...

KINDLAND: On Being 37 And Trying Weed For The First Time

by Windy Borman | May 13, 2017 | Mary Janes Blog, Media

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I’M 37 AND JUST TRIED WEED FOR THE FIRST TIME (PART 3)

by Windy Borman | Apr 10, 2017 | Mary Janes Blog, Notes from the Director

The Big Night Excitement. Anticipation. Sisterhood. These are the words that best describe how I felt walking into my first cannabis “sesh”. In my previous posts, you’ve read that I “started low and went slow” by trying a topical cannabis oil by Empower Body Care....

Wanda James | CEO, Simply Pure

by Windy Borman | Apr 4, 2017 | Mary Janes Blog, Meet the Puffragettes

Wanda James is the CEO and Co-Founder of Simply Pure, one of Colorado’s most recognized dispensaries. Simply Pure is known for being a politically focused dispensary, which fights for the rights of cannabis patients, veteran’s right to use cannabis for...

I’m 37 and Just Tried Weed For The First Time (Part 2)

by Windy Borman | Apr 3, 2017 | Mary Janes Blog, Notes from the Director

Retail therapy for the cause-inspired mind Before I moved to Denver, everyone teased me that I would see a pot dispensary on every corner. In a few parts of town that is true and plenty seemed to offer an experience akin to the back room party from college. Since I...

I’m 37 and Just Tried Weed For The First Time (Part 1)

by Windy Borman | Mar 28, 2017 | Mary Janes Blog, Notes from the Director

I have a confession to make: I’m a 37-year old woman and last week I tried weed for the first time. What took me so long? First, I grew up under the D.A.R.E. generation’s mantra of “Just Say No” and the propaganda that marijuana was “a gateway drug”. With addiction in...