If weed were legal where you live, would you try it? Regularly?

Stu BEE!!!!  You never cease to amaze me!!  :) :)

You pull rabbits out of your hat left and right!!!!  GOOD For YOU!!  

If you're not careful between your red glasses and smoking a little weed off and on over 43 years???..... I am beginning to think there is an entirely different side to your clean-cut, happy and smart, professor look.  
I like it!!! Bring it On Stu Spelling Bee!!  Way to Bee!!

I smoked quite regularly even while earning degrees at two Ivy League universities, although I mostly abstained during my first semester of grad school. I had several friends who were fellow students who did so as well.

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You would have if you had lived in the South.  These states have been hell on it.  I've never touched it myself, but many of my friends use(d) it.  The laws here have always been off the charts it seems.  Now they are accepting medical pot so it's probably a matter of time.  

All is true, as usual.  Rum and vodka used to be easier to get when pot was illegal.  Now-a-days, I don't know.  It is pretty easy to get a card for medical marijuana.  I still think it never should have been illegal to begin with.   CBD oil, itself,  has incredible benefits for anxiety, depression, etc. It's fabulous.  
I have a theory that the liquor companies probably made it bad back in the 60s because it cramped their style when alcohol sales started going down.  That is only speculation but it seems to fit the mold. 
After MADD started and AA, they really couldn't hide the truth any longer.
Please don't get me wrong.  I will always enjoy my toddies but a little weed to relax a body before bed or when stressed is a nice thought instead of two toddies not just one to have the same effect.
Here's another thought that came to mind the other night.  We had to go for a lumber-order drop off.
Don was driving us to work and we were a touch on the late side.  It's a long drive anyway but he was stressing already.  He got behind a Toyota Camry that was going 35 in a 45.  He was just toodling along, enjoying the view.  It is a Really Pretty drive.  Don was starting to froth at the bit.  He won't tailgate because we are better drivers than that but it was driving him crazy.
I looked at him, turned down the music, and said, "You know, I bet bosses are more relaxed and police don't have to deal with as many drunk drivers since this law passed.  All in all, everyone is a little more happy and a little less stressed about the little things.  Enjoy your drive honey.  It's a beautiful one."  He did and agreed.  We had a delightful ride the rest of the way.  All three of us that is.  The guy in the Toyota Camry, Don and myself. :) :) This post was edited by Merlin at December 4, 2018 8:56 PM MST

Hi JA~ :)  It's incredible you can keep your head on straight with all us kookie people out here, who love your website but must give you a head ache and drive you crazy from time to time.  Just getting through that sentence alone probably took some patience especially since it has nothing to do with what I'm about to share with you. :)  Well, it does, kind of.... ;)
You bring up an excellent point and it is one many people are not familiar with. 
There are many parts of the marijuana plant.  Most people, like my dad, get them confused and don't know the differences.  
If you have a moment, here is a little peek:

https://www.healthline.com/health/cbd-vs-thc

This is on a different scale but still very important.  We sell Canibits at the Pet Cafe.  I have seen anxiety-ridden doberman's temperaments and arthritic-ridden dachshunds health change in less than a month.  This is due to Cannibis.

When I smoked pot, I did it for the THC.  It is part of the plant but is not used for medical purposes.  In other words, I used it for the things you shouldn't use it for.    The medical marijuana isn't used for this purpose.  I"ve never taken it but do know people that do, like you. 

I should try it just so I can speak first hand but I have sold medical marijuana for dogs and cats and have seen nothing but great responses.  :) :) This post was edited by Merlin at December 4, 2018 8:56 PM MST

Haha! I love kooky Muggers! I live for you guys, particularly when you're at your kookiest! ;)

I do some writing for the marijuana industry, though primarily as it relates to law. 

For those following along at home who are unfamiliar, I want to clarify a couple of points. All cannabis plants are comprised of the same compounds and the two that get talked about the most are cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). They're not "parts" of the plant in the sense that you can hack off a leaf and just get CBD. They're compounds in the plant. (I know you understood that, Merlin, but I'm not sure others would.)

There are all kinds of cannabis plants, just as there are different types of pine trees or maple trees. You could liken it to how certain types of maple might make wonderful syrup, but other types don't produce much or it isn't quite as good, but with cannabis, people look at the amount of CBD and THC present. CBD is medicinal and does not produce a high. THC is also considered a medicinal compound, but it produces the high. So, you can have a cannabis plant with almost no THC. Hemp is an example of this. Colonists used hemp, not for smoking, but for making things like rope. It's rumored some of the founding fathers grew it. Nowadays, new strains are popping up all the time. Growers create all kinds of variants designed for different reasons; to create a greater high, to maximize the CBD, to create different flavors, and so on. 

Generally speaking, states use the THC content to determine if a particular strain is medicinal or recreational. If the strain has low THC, it's medicinal, and that can determine if it's legal or not. However, there are places like Nebraska that even outlaw hemp production, which is just plain ridiculous. And, there are places like Colorado where both medicinal and recreational are legal. And, there are places where medical CBD is legal, but not in plant form; only when it's sold as an extract or oil. I want to say Iowa is like that, but don't quote me on it. O_o

I don't necessarily think smoking pot to get high is bad. I don't think it's any worse than alcohol. If people want to use substances and are being safe with them; not driving and so forth, it's none of my concern at all. It's not for me, but I don't think it's wrong or bad. Also, I don't use marijuana- not for a high and not for medical reasons. I do not use it at all. I have no need for it. However, if I did have a medical condition that I thought might be treated with it, I would investigate CBD as a treatment option. It's legal here to do so and I would have no reservations at all about getting a prescription for it and seeing if it helped. I find it doubtful I would smoke it. I'd be more prone to find some kind of extract or oil or edible with the lowest possible THC content, purely because I don't want the high. But again, that's just me being me and determining what is or is not right for me. Other people can use it for whatever reason they wish and I have no opinion on it, so long as they're not endangering others.

Absolutely Gorgeous!! 
I'm not sucking up.  I am telling the truth.  You are a pleasure to read.  
I'm about ready to take my foot and Don to bed but thank you for sharing and caring and writing a great piece full of knowledge and personality.  
Always Happy Thoughts and Good Vibes. :)  
Sweet dreams and see you tomorrow.
 Love, Merlin :) :)

I agree a hundred percent in everything except seeing you stoned.  That would be a treat.  I am giggling right now with the visual I created.  I can see you like the Matrix and Kill Bill when they slow the film down!!  
Youuuu haaaavveee ssooomethhinnngg yoouu knnoww to doooo buttt it isss goinnnggg tooo takkkeee a minnuuttteeee orrr twooo.... Don'ttt  worrry.  I'll gett there innn justtt a minutte.  Before I telll youuu, wouldd youuu pleasseee pass theee oreoooo cookieeesss????  

I haven't been stoned in a long, long, time but if and when I ever do, I'd like to do it with you.  We would laugh together at each other with each other.  
If I don't happen to be around if it were ever to happen again, I went through a stage where we would have backgammon matches.  Chess took too long but backgammon was fun.  :) :)  
I know it is treated that way out here in L.A. as far as the police.  I agree but at least people aren't driving so quickly.  Every thing is toned down a notch.  Better to be slow than fast in situations like this.  :) :)

With as smart as you are and quick on the wit, I would never think anything was wrong with your brain.  I still Don't.  
Happy! Happy!

Less dangerous than any other mood-altering substance yet discovered, including alcohol and nicotine. Less addictive, too.

Hi Baba ~ :)  The words of wisdom and peace. :)

I hope you are having a great day! :) :)