Beginning with a static-y 1996 AM radio interview during a power outage on the island of Guam Micronesia, then checking in from a goat farm in Japan decades later, then again from tiny isle in Indonesia, Uncle Weed weaves hempen stories and personal anecdotes about life on this remote USA “territory” including: selling hemp bags … Continue reading Deep Cuts of Weed in Guam – Choogle On! #125 → 

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Deep Cuts of Weed in Guam – Choogle On! #125

From SXSW 2008 – amidst sirens and Austin, Texas 6th St. street noise – comes an interview with filmmaker Erich Weiss premièring “Hori Smoku, Sailor Jerry” about the originator of contemporary tattoo-ing – and iconoclastic libertarian American – Norman Collins who combined Japanese technique, Polynesian traditions, and American motifs in Hawaii during WW2. The interview delves into the … Continue reading Tattoo Culture of Sailor Jerry – Choogle On! #124 → 

Tattoo Culture of Sailor Jerry – Choogle On! #124

From SXSW 2008 – amidst sirens and Austin, Texas 6th St. street noise – comes an interview with filmmaker Erich Weiss premièring “Hori Smoku, Sailor Jerry” about the originator of contemporary tattoo-ing – and iconoclastic libertarian American – Norman Collins who combined Japanese technique, Polynesian traditions, and American motifs in Hawaii during WW2. The interview delves into the … Continue reading Tattoo Culture of Sailor Jerry – Choogle On #124 → 

Tattoo Culture of Sailor Jerry – Choogle On #124

On a forgotten forest walk, Dave riffs a story about first trip to Europe – starting with trying not to puke over an Amsterdam bridge after a meeting new temporary coffee shop pals – with flashback to Mexican desert trips with Grandpa, LSD trips with VW bus-fixing pals, and family Grateful Dead road trip to … Continue reading Eyes Towards Europe – Postcard #73 → 

Eyes Towards Europe – Postcard #73

High in Jamaica, Uncle Weed visits Black Ras’ abundant mountain growfield to discuss “swamp weed” grown in morass versus “hard land weed” grown in volcanic soil with bat guano, plus varieties of ganja strains – both domestic and imported. Plus background about his family teaching him the ways of growing most anything and living an Ital … Continue reading Humble Boys Hard Land Weed – Choogle On! #123 → 

Humble Boys Hard Land Weed – Choogle On! #123

High in Jamaica, Uncle Weed visits Black Ras’ abundant mountain growfield to discuss “swamp weed” grown in morass versus “hard land weed” grown in volcanic soil with bat guano, plus varieties of ganja strains – both domestic and imported. Plus background about his family teaching him the ways of growing most anything and living an Ital … Continue reading Humble Boys Hard Land Weed – Choogle On #123 → 

Humble Boys Hard Land Weed – Choogle On #123

In-depth discussion with rock art photographer bev. davies including: hippie days with Neil Young and Joan Anderson (Joni Mitchell), shooting punk pioneers DOA and Subhumans, Motörhead in a park, David Bowie in a stadium, Brian Jonestown Massacre flipping off crowd and so many more.  Also stories from backstage with Iron Maiden and Twisted Sister, Nardwuar … Continue reading Punk Art Photog / bev. davies – Choogle On! #122 → 

Punk Art Photog / bev. davies – Choogle On! #122

In-depth discussion with rock art photographer bev. davies including: hippie days with Neil Young and Joan Anderson (Joni Mitchell), shooting punk pioneers DOA and Subhumans, Motörhead in a park, David Bowie in a stadium, Brian Jonestown Massacre flipping off crowd and so many more.  Also stories from backstage with Iron Maiden and Twisted Sister, Nardwuar … Continue reading Punk Art Photog / bev. davies – Choogle On #122 → 

Punk Art Photog / bev. davies – Choogle On #122

Embarking on meandering natural healing journey around Asia, Indian sub-continent, Arabia, Mediterranean, across Canada, US rocky mountain canyons, and to Grateful Dead anniversary shows while emerging from a fog after chronic and complex illness diagnosis resulting in lost years due to prescription meds.  Hit the golden road for: Field Notes from Elsewhere – Choogle On! … Continue reading Field Notes from Elsewhere – Choogle On! #121 → 

Field Notes from Elsewhere – Choogle On! #121

With scant days to go, Uncle Weed reflects on expectations, better realized – plus shares affection for kind people, the important of finding authenticity and supporting local economy– all while embarking on final steps before leaving, including: visiting Mr. Lawrence, the lifeguard; packing up jerk spice and mango chutney; detailing the geometric woodwork in the Queen’s … Continue reading The Way Home (Forever will i see you more) – Choogle On! Jamaica Scheme #10 → 

The Way Home (Forever will i see you more) – Choogle On! Jamaica Scheme #10

With scant days to go, Uncle Weed reflects on expectations, better realized – plus shares affection for kind people, the important of finding authenticity and supporting local economy– all while embarking on final steps before leaving, including: visiting Mr. Lawrence, the lifeguard; packing up jerk spice and mango chutney; detailing the geometric woodwork in the Queen’s … Continue reading The Way Home (Forever will i see you more) – Choogle On Jamaica Scheme #10 → 

The Way Home (Forever will i see you more) – Choogle On Jamaica Scheme #10

“Mongooses are like ninja squirrels – stealth, rat-eating machines. They kinda look like squirrels but squirrels are gentle, nut-eating creatures and mongooses (mongeese) are feared sniper killers.”   After more banter about lobsters, reggae and food, Uncle Weed offers observations about music industry, taxi drivers, civic pride, pothole filling, corrupt government and cynicism, devalued currency, … Continue reading Cultural Field Notes For Ramblers – Choogle On! Jamaica Scheme #9 → 

Cultural Field Notes For Ramblers – Choogle On! Jamaica Scheme #9

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