"That's How We Roll!" - Journey to the Joint

That's How We Roll is a journal of photography by Sebastien Roche-Lochen searching for the meaning behind the method of "rolling the perfect joint". It's a perfect match for every stoner's coffee table or bookshelf. Lochen's images turn the spotlight on an interesting aspect of cannabis culture, magnifying and analyzing it. Lochen also makes it clear he does not support prohibition.

"There is beauty in the ritual of rolling a joint and I felt like it was my mission to show it to the world." - Sebastien Roche-Lochen
Preface of "That's How We Roll"

Looking at these collected portraits you alternate between being aware of each person being unique and being aware of how their task unifies them. It's just a bunch of people getting their joints ready. Even comedian Doug Benson and porn actress Penny Flame blend into the mix.

That's How We Roll is 94 pages of color photography. It's available through Barnes & Noble. You'll have to order it in store of go to barnesandnoble.com.
Tip: The book has a self portrait in black and white near the end, a cool little gift from the photographer.

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Sebastien Roche Lochen:

"That's How We Roll is a collection of color pictures depicting cannabis users in their environment during the four different stages in the process of rolling a joint. The concept behind this book is to capture the look and concentration on everyone's faces and see how focused and eager they seem during that ritual regardless of their age and ethnicity. The other reason for the book is to show that everyone is doing it and that ending this ludicrous prohibition is the next logical step..."

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Pineapple Express - Baked Life's Strain Encyclopedia - Hybrid

Seth Rogen and Judd Apatow created a powerful myth when they made Pineapple Express. Even if it was a real strain before the movie came out, you could hardly trust the large varieties of Pineapple Express available at the movie's release. The dust has setteled, now it seems there is a hybrid strain out there that would qualify as "God's Vagina", James Franco movie quote.

Reports on the quality of this weed never fail to contradict one another. This one has dense buds. They're not too sticky just a little tough to break, but your grinder will have no problem ripping it up. The main feature of Express is it's long orange hairs. The leaves look classic Sativa, light green, and are covered in thick clear crystals.

Pineapple Express is a really fruity smoke. It's potency adds a sort of sharp chemical flavor and smell. This is the "Pineapple Express" so the high is already hyped up, and here again is where reports vary. A good version offers a very cool energetic space-y high. This is good for almost anything, it keeps things feeling interesting.

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Getting Your Medical Marijuana Card - Nearly Standing Stoner

Getting a medical marijuana is the number one priority of any stoner living in an American state that permits it. The system California in particular has put in place for getting your "card" is easy, and it makes sense. All you really need is your doctors prescription, which is issued as a card or on a sheet of paper after an exam.


For people who don't live in a state our country that allows use of marijuana for any purpose would love the experience of being able to safely purchase marijuana. One thing the American government has been correct about is the danger in the world of drugs. What they don't know is that they've been causing this danger. They've pushed their own citizens into the hands of drug dealers who can sometimes be very unreliable and/or dangerous.


A medical marijuana card is a pass out of the dark into a world of information and open living. Instead of meeting people in parking lots at two in the morning, medical marijuana smokers can pick up a variety of medicinal grade strains on their way home from work. All of the dispensaries are also extremely secure and can even be luxurious. This is perhaps the government system with the highest citizen approval. Still some politicians don't seem to be paying any attention.


If marijuana and any other drugs were to be legalized they would benefit from having similar systems. It makes sense for a person to at least consult a doctor before they begin to use a drug, no matter what the reason. Doctors can provide people with health relevant information.

If governments took up the role of making sure their citizens were properly informed, it would go a lot farther than trying to control them. The example set by the medical marijuana system is proof of the benefits of information and safe access.