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I moved to Minneapolis for the winter weather.

• While a lot of the locals complaint about the abundance of snow and freezing cold, I look forward to it.

The long winters are considerable work and expense but there are unique opportunities. I am an avid snowmobiler and I love to snowshoe. There is something super exhilerating about the fresh cold air. Plus the area is just beautiful. I never get tired of exploring and discovering new natural wonders. When I relocated, I was very aware that tmperatures in the teens are a regular occurrence. I realized I’d be relying on a heating system for approximately eight straight months. I read up on different types of heating system to figure out the ideal choice to handle demand and provide perfect comfort. There was no debate over the best choice. For the weather in Minneapolis, a boiler heating system is perfect. While a hydronic system doesn’t provide any cooling capacity, it provides an especially gentle type of heating. Rather than sending air through ductwork to convey heat, it conveys heat by way of water through a concealed loop system. I found a house equipped with a boiler and radiant floor heating. I don’t need to worry about the heater causing issues with insufficient humidity or unpleasant cold spots. The boiler operates silently, keeps costs low and includes zone control. There’s a thermostat mounted in each room that allows me to customize temperature settings to specific requirements. I’m no paying to heat a bunch of empty rooms and I can cater to my preferences.
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As of December 2016, cannabis became legal for adults 21+ in Massachusetts to grow and possess. As a resident of Lowell, I was delighted to finally have access to a plant-based medicine by showing my identification. I have issues with insomnia, migraines and arthritis in my hands. My medical problems aren’t serious, but they negatively impact my productivity, mood and quality of life. I’ve looked into synthetic pharmaceuticals but was alarmed my the potential, long-term side-effects. I’ve tried home remedies but with little success. Fortunately, there are cannabis dispensaries within close proximity to my home in Lowell. I have visited each one and browsed their selection of products. The quality of lab-tested, organically grown cannabis is impressive. Each product is properly packaged for security and safety. The label includes accurate information, including THC levels, CBD levels and more. I can choose from full-spectrum CBD, broad-spectrum CBD and isolate for pain relief and inflammation. I can pick from sativas, indicas and hybrids. I’ve found that vapes, tinctures and smoking flower is helpful for alleviating migrains due to the quick onset of effects. For insomnia, I shop edibles. I make sure to eat a portion about an hour or two before bed, and the intensity and longevity of effects give me a good night’s sleep. The dispensaries in the Lowell area carry a wide collection of tasty edibles, such as numerous falvors of gummies, brownies, cookies, chocolates, lollipops and beverages. I shop topicals for the swelling and pain in my knuckles. I rub CBD ointments into the skin and enjoy relief from my symptoms without psychoactive effects.

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There is some hope.

Getting medical cannabis legalized in Florida took a while. The constitutional amendment was passed on a second attempt on November 8th, 2016. It passed with 71.3% of the vote. I have been reluctant to go through the time, paperwork and expense of getting my medical marijuana card. Living in Lakeland, Florida, I have access to several nearby dispensaries. Without the card, I am not allowed to even purchase CBD products or cannabis topicals, despite those options causing no psychoactive effects. I suffer from a variety of minor medical concerns. I have psoriasis on my knees and elbows, plantar fasciitis in my feet and arthritis in my hands. I periodically deal with nocturnal leg crams and migraines. I once tore my trapezius muscle and it flairs up every now and then. None of my symptoms are life-threatening, but they do negatively impact my productivity, sleep and quality of life. I am unwilling to take synthetic pharmaceuticals due to the long-range side-effects. I am convinced the consequences of the medicine would be worse than my current problems. I would like to enjoy the benefits of a plant-based medicine. Cannabis has shown amazing potential for treating pain, inflammation and skin conditions. CBD in particular would be very helpful to me. CBD is completely safe and doesn’t result in a high sensation. I find it ridiculous that I can take harmful synthetic drugs but am not permitted a safe and natural medicine. While I could spend the money on an MMJ card, it would expire in one year and I’d be back where I started. I keep hoping recreational weed will be legalized in Florida. There is some hope. A recent, proposed initiative received almost one million signigatures, allowing the legalization of recreational marijuana to qualify for the 2024 general election ballot. The campaign for legalized weed is being pushed by Smart & Safe Florida and is backed by Trulieve. If the measure passes, it would allow adults 21+ to use and possess up to three ounces of marijuana.

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One of the features is the “tabby” construction which is made from oyster shells.

Although I’ve lived in Jacksonville for nearly seven years, this past summer was the first time I’ve made it to the Kingsley Plantation. Located on Fort George Island, it’s an amazing representation of the complex and often difficult history of the American South. The property is beautifully preserved by the National Park Service and offers an opportunity to explore the remnants of a historic plantation complex. From it’s thriving colonial beginnings to it’s modern historical significance, Kingsley Plantation is a fascinating place to tour. In the early nineteenth century, Zephaniah Kingsley, a planter from North Florida, took possession of the land. He purchased it from a friend and business partner named John McQueen in 1814. John McQueen had obtained it through a Spanish land grant. The transition from Spanish to American rule was a turbulent period in Florida’s history. A remarkable fact of Kingsley Plantation’s story is the marriage of Zephaniah to Anna Jai, an African women he’d originally purchased as a slave but later freed. He also granted freedom and land to their children. His views and actions definitely went against what was the norm at the time. I was able to tour the main house, kitchen house, barns and slave quarters of this cotton plantation. The architecture and layout of the property offer unique insight in the daily lives and work of the enslaved people of the time period. One of the features is the “tabby” construction which is made from oyster shells. Life at that time was typically harsh, including the long hours and hard labor required for cultivating cotton and other crops. Fortunately, Jacksonville prioritzes preservation efforts, making sure that the future of this historical site is protected. The National Park Service offers informative tours and education programs catered to students, families and history buffs.

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