Hempstalk 2016

     Manic Esoteric returned to Hempstalk this year, and while I remember years past at Kelly Point Park having much greater turnouts, the new location had a great view of the Willamette and Hawthorne Bridge, and was much more relaxed then how people had described 2015s event to have been. Marijuana is now legalized in the state of Oregon and the next thing to be actively engaged in, are the choices we make on what products and companies we support with our hard earned cash.  There are a lot of business people from other states looking to turn this industry into yet another profit scheme, and when profits are placed above people, and above purpose, things get bad fast.

     Events like Hempstalk intend to bring the community together, so that we can share experiences, information, music, art, and local companies can show us what they have to offer.   There are two that I found this year that I plan to invest in.  One of these is Mean Green Cream, whom sponsored the "Elechronic Stage."  A representative stopped by with perfect timing to offer me a small sample that instantly eased the ache I'd developed in my back over the previous couple of days. I've made my own THC lotions in the past, but failed at creating a good texture, or a very strong effect.  So I've decided to seek out some at the locations listed at http://meangreencream.com/ and pick myself up some.

     I also found a new favorite energy drink.  Canna Energy uses hemp oil (contains no THC) to provide some much needed nutrients, they use no artificial ingredients, and the sugar content in an entire can is only 10g.  For someone like myself trying to keep my sugar intake down while keeping myself alert when I'm doing hard labor, this really hits the spot. While I'm partial to the Blu-Berry, the Mango was also quite delicious! I sought their website as well and found they sell cases via Amazon.  Click the linked images below to add some to your next order and try them out.