It’s a giant day! Change has come. On the naked minimal, on a really small scale, however change nonetheless. My title is Cody Lee. I’m the brand new Digital Editor right here at Excessive Occasions. It’s unbelievable that William S. Burroughs wrote for this journal. I grew up idolizing him, and now right here we’re.
The primary time I smoked weed, I used to be perhaps 11 or 12 years outdated, with some older neighbors who additionally confirmed me the way to put on rubber bands on my denims. I didn’t get excessive as a result of I swallowed the smoke as a substitute of inhaling it, and nobody believes me once I say this, however I swear I farted weed-smell for the subsequent hour or two.
I smoked a bit of in highschool, so much in faculty. Now I smoke greater than some individuals, lower than others, which I believe is an efficient place to be. I’m from Chicago, however moved to Los Angeles about seven months in the past with my spouse, Abbey.
Some of the lovely issues that I’ve seen thus far in California was this painting by Giovanni Segantini on the Getty Museum. The truth that, at one level, it was a clean canvas is not sensible in any respect. (He additionally did the one up there ↑.)
Talking of work, for those who’ve by no means seen a Van Gogh in actual life, or if it’s been some time, I extremely suggest that you just go have a look at one instantly. There’s actually nothing prefer it.
Books are cool. In the event you like getting excessive, learn poetry. You may take into consideration one sentence for 2 hours, or learn a whole e-book in the identical period of time. Both is suitable. I simply completed The Matrix by N.H. Pritchard and it was completely wild. His writing’s all about vibrations, and it reads like jazz or some bizarre, ambient trance stuff that you just gained’t need to put down.
Apart from that, not a lot else is occurring. I’m upset that persons are nonetheless in jail for weed. I additionally discover it unusual that in most locations, alcohol is authorized, and there are a bunch of dudes combating and throwing up far and wide—however weed isn’t.
My two primary targets with this place are to no less than get one so-called “felony” out of jail, and alter the settings in order that for those who can select to get black-out drunk, you would select to eat an edible and watch a film as a substitute.
I’m going to do what I can to repair what I think about damaged, and alongside the way in which I’ll discuss life, artwork, in all probability house, and no matter else involves thoughts. I’m positive I’ll point out some issues that you just think about “outdated information,” however I hope to introduce you to some new stuff as properly.
Nevertheless, on the finish of the day, the entire cause we’re right here is to study this mysterious plant. And I’m excited that we get to embark on this journey collectively.
Thanks for studying. I recognize your time. Now do me a favor and burn one to my man King Tubby.