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March 28, 2015

Weed Appreciation Day
Can Weeds Help Solve the Climate Crisis?
Weed Photo Gallery
Discover Beneficial Weeds in the Garden (apparently there is such a thing as beneficial weeds?!)
Edible Weeds (huh...)
So I don't think I can quite get there on appreciating weeds. They make my family and I sneeze, they grow and overtake everything, they are relentless.
Here's one of my favorite Veggie Tales that is about weeds...

And yes, I suppose until now I have ignored the most recent kind of weed that many people are legally enjoying in the states of Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. I'm, of course, referring to the weed otherwise known as Cannabis.  Those 4 states have people appreciating it for non-medical reasons, many other states have it legal for medicinal purposes only.  Here's a list in case you are wondering which states have legalized it.
Ever watch Weeds? A Showtime Original Show about cannabis.

Black Forest Cake Day
The History of Black Forest Cake
Make your own
Black Forest Cocktail
Black Forest Martini
Black Forest Manhattan

Something on a Stick Day
31 Foods On A Stick That Are Borderline Genius
38 Healthy Foods On a Stick
Have a "Something on a Stick Day" Party - invite everyone over and have them bring a food on a stick to share!

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