Jodie's Anniversary Gift

During the GMM weekend I got to hangout with Jodie Emery. Sitting beside her, unsure of how to introduce myself, I told her about my favourite blog post instead. Back in March, Marc sent Jodie another purse which was made from chip bags folded by fellow inmates. When I told her that I posted pictures of it, she said because Marc was being transfered, the new prison would have access to the equipment for making leather goods.  

Finally we get to see the results of what leather pieces the inmates have created. 

As an anniversary gift, Jodie received this hash coloured handbag:

... and matching wallet.

Details on the front of the handbag read, "Jodie <3 Marc" and the date of their wedding anniversary. 

This creative gift is absolutely amazing! Even more so, these accessories are now pieces of cannabis prohibition history.

FREE MARC EMERY! 

Always look to the bright side of the sun, 

Puffy

Pot Culture: Michelle Rainey

This was the first time I have ever seen a stranger wearing a Medicinal Michelle t-shirt. He’s riding his bike down Queen, and without hesitation I compliment him on the shirt choice. Love the positive message and vibes. This small cyber collage was made to brighten my spirits.

Michelle Rainey was one of the very first activists I heard about when I was on a quest to learn more about the people making a difference. Stunning beauty and true warrior, to imagine Michelle is to see the brightest red smile and golden curls. Definitely more than her appearance, she started fighting the war on drugs to ease the symptoms of Crohn’s disease. Always an inspiration! 

Always look to the bright side of the sun, 

Puffy

Friendly Stranger Style

Immediately after smoking a joint, I jump on the subway to head to Village Vapor Lounge. On my adventure, I run into this young fellow covered in stripes and sativa! Rarely do I chat with complete strangers, but this Crooks and Castles hoodie made me double take. This FS told me his dad purchased Emperor Wears No Clothes for him as a Christmas gift, and I gave him a Vancouver Seed Bank rolling tray as a token after I told him to continue fighting the good fight! 

Jodie's New Purse

Every week on Cannabis Culture, Jodie will post a video update of Marc’s current prison situation. Marc Emery is serving 5 years in American prison for only selling marijuana seeds and putting the majority of profits back into ending prohibition. Considering greed and racism caused others to become criminals in the government’s eyes, Marc’s pro-pot activism landed him in a really upsetting situation. 

Marc mailed a purse to Jodie that the inmates made entirely of folded chip bags and other trash. Now that’s weed and fashion. 

Many of the inmates enjoy being creative and are artists. Over the past few months Jodie has received plenty of personalized gifts, which keep getting more incredible. I cannot wait to see what else they create!