It's hard to believe it's already been almost three years since recreational marijuana use was made legal here in Colorado. Many folks applauded the decision, which brought tons of new jobs to the state, and recreational dispensaries have popped up in every neighborhood. However, legalizing weed for adults has had the unfortunate side effect of normalizing it for kids. In my opinion, the stigma that was once associated with marijuana use is all …
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Avenging the Owl – Book Review
I don't do a ton of book reviews, but when I got this pitch for Avenging the Owl, it caught my eye: AVENGING THE OWL by Melissa Hart deals with the difficult issues of suicide and depression, but more than anything it captures the powerlessness of being a kid when a young boy is labeled an at risk youth after accidentally injuring a neighbor boy. My family has dealt with its share of depression and anxiety, and I thought this might be a great …