C. Merten

C. Merten is a Chicago-based writer, creative, and cannabis enthusiast. Their passions include breakfast, 70's music, pina coladas, and getting caught in the rain.

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Inside Chicagoland’s first cannabis consumption lounge – RISE Mundelein

C. Merten – July 12, 2022

Cannabis consumption lounges are finally opening across the country. We get an eye-witness account of the newest in Illinois. Read more

Great dispensaries to shop at in Illinois 2021

C. Merten – July 12, 2021

Wondering the best place to buy weed in Illinois? Learn about top-rated dispensaries from Sauget to Chicagoland. Read more

Puff with Pride: 14 fantastic queer-owned cannabis brands

C. Merten – June 21, 2021

Every month is Pride when you can buy queer cannabis year-round from these incredible LGBTQIA+ weed brands. Read more

Is weed gay?: Cannabis and queer health

C. Merten – June 8, 2021

Queer health and weed go hand in hand. Cannabis plays a significant role in the health and wellness of the LGBTQIA+ community. Read more

Is weed gay?: An abbreviated cultural history

C. Merten – June 8, 2021

Queer culture and cannabis culture have a lot in common. Explore ways that both communities have overcome adversity. Read more

Is weed gay?: Iconic influence in America

C. Merten – June 8, 2021

There are few things in America that have had more influence than weed and gay culture. Check out how they both became iconic. Read more

6 terrible stoner personas as represented by ugly lighters

C. Merten – September 25, 2020

Ugly lighters aren't just for collecting. They're also for doing deep analyses on all the stoners you've ever met. Read more

Is microdosing the key to work-from-home happiness?

C. Merten – August 27, 2020

Microdosing is an effective way to introduce small amounts of cannabis into your lifestyle. Work from home is the perfect time to do it. Read more

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