Rev. Dare Cloud's Blog, page 39
June 2, 2025
Only One European Country’s Cannabis Policy Is Actually Undermining The Illicit Market (Op-Ed)
“While European nations have taken a diverse approaches to cannabis policy and reforms, a majority of these models have yet to challenge the foothold of illicit sellers.” By Niklas Kouparanis, Bloomwell Group In the last several decades, Europe has made significant strides in its approach to legalized cannabis use, moving from strict criminalization and prohibition […]
The Secret To A Happy Marriage.
I’ve been married four times so I consider myself somewhat an expert on the subject. If not the act of marriage, then surely the act of divorce. Unfortunately, I don’t have a law degree, which means I cannot profit from this experience. I’m an ordained minister, though; performed a couple dozen weddings. I take “donations”. […]
June 1, 2025
Appeals Court Rejects Marijuana Companies’ Lawsuit Seeking To Overturn Federal Criminalization
A federal appellate court has rejected the argument of state-legal marijuana companies seeking to overturn the U.S. government’s prohibition of marijuana, affirming a lower court’s dismissal of the case. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit wrote in a published opinion on Tuesday that businesses have no fundamental right […]
Film Review – One of Them Days (2025)
Title – One of Them Days (2025) Director – Lawrence Lamont (feature debut) Cast – Keke Palmer, SZA, Katt Williams, Maude Apatow Plot – Best friends Dreux (Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) find themselves in danger of being kicked out of their apartment if they don’t round up their missing rent money in the next day, setting in […]
THE WAIT — Acclaimed Festival Hit Arrives on Special Limited Edition Blu-ray from Vinegar Syndrome
Acclaimed horror-thriller The Wait, written and directed by horror auteur F. Javier Gutiérrez (Before the Fall), will make its highly anticipated Blu-ray debut with a limited edition release from cult favorite Vinegar Syndrome, available May 31 exclusively at VinegarSyndrome.com and select indie retailers – and now available for pre-sale. Nominated for Best International Motion Picture… […]
TIH 618: Brian Asman on Writing Fiction Fearlessly
In this podcast, Brian Asman talks about writing fiction fearlessly, and much more. About Brian Asman Brian Asman is a writer, actor, director, and producer from San Diego, CA. He’s the author of Good Dogs, Man, F*ck this House, I’m Not Even Supposed to Be Here Today from Eraserhead Press, Neo Arcana, Nunchuck City and… […]
Dead Cells. Defeated. Sort Of.
I finally settled down for the night and decided to play some Dead Cells. Little did I know, this would be my first full run. Ever. There are a couple of times when I had to pause. Tornado sirens. Enjoy!
First Sip
The morning sun cruelly peeks through drawn curtains. We managed to victor against parking lot floodlights with ease for three nights, but the big, scary, burning ball of death wins supreme. I’m up. I managed to grab a shower before the chaos of vacating the hotel room begins. I feel quite refreshed, but I failed […]
May 31, 2025
Dueling Hooters (a poem)
Hot-boxing Hot Wheels on a Friday night Summer sunset swallows the horizon as electric tears vow revenge Asphalt sizzles with each bullet, bleeding heat before the speeding beasts Windows hide first kisses and final goodbyes How silly you were Red & blue signal when Flee or face the phallus To peasant’s field or potter’s stone […]
Hearts of ICE (a poem)
Saint Anthony The devil is knocking on your door Donning Christ’s mask Speaking angel; plotting sacrifice Blood in life’s river to satiate the politically hungry El Camino beckons the refugee Freedom becomes teased tickles on toes too horrified to stand Who wears who’s mask? Perhaps we seek answers answered previously, yet ignore its delivered wisdom […]
