Change

This past weekend I had the opportunity to shake hands with two of my personal hero’s and role models. While most people wouldn’t recognize these freedom fighters walking down the street, I on the other hand have been following their careers and accomplishments for the last decade.

Ed Rosenthal is a legend and has written many books in his area of study. Ed is a California horticulturist, author, publisher, and served as a columnist for High Times Magazine with his famous column, “Ask Ed”. He has been fighting many legal battles with the Federal Courts since 2002 and continues to inspire the patients he fights for. Rosenthal’s knowledge has helped green thumbs all over the world to follow their dreams. He was kind enough to give me a signed copy of his book!

If you have ever been to a dispensary in California you can thank Dennis Peron for his heroic efforts. He cofounded the first CBC in the country and coauthored California Prop 215. Peron is a legendary figure in San Francisco politics and a longtime hero of me and many others. I was lucky enough to attend a motivational lecture given by him and it was inspiring to say the least. He is probably the most humble being I have ever met!

Both of these individuals are proof that change can be achieved by simply acting on a dream. At a time where most of the country is looking to our new President for change, we have to realize it starts with us, the people. We cannot just sit back and hope things will “eventually” work out. It is our responsibility to stand up for what we believe in and fight for what we think is fair.