Lacey Doddrow
hedonist, storyteller, solicited advice giver, desert dweller
Hindsight Is 20-20
In the first and most famous scene of HBO’s show The Newsroom, the protagonist is asked a softball question during a panel discussion at a college. Will McAvoy, a celebrity evening news anchor, is supposed to explain “why America is the greatest country in the world.” He first tries to dodge the question, but when the panel moderator refuses to accept his flippant non-answer, he launches into a monologue inspired by a sign he sees someone in the crowd holding up.
Lacey DoddrowPublished 26 days ago in Geeks
The Power Of Mantras
The word “mantra” is derived from an ancient Sanskrit word meaning “to think.” In some cultures, a mantra is a specific type of sound, chant, or word used to center the mind during meditation. But in the western world, it’s come to mean a phrase that captures a specific belief or philosophy.
Lacey DoddrowPublished 26 days ago in MotivationThe Lipid Hack: Getting The Most Out Of Cannabis Edibles
When I was in college, I knew some kids who would always make sure to skip dinner on the nights they planned to go out drinking. Everyone knows alcohol hits you harder on an empty stomach, so they hoped to save some cash by increasing the effectiveness of the booze they drank.
Lacey DoddrowPublished 27 days ago in Potent
Love Wins
I don’t usually spend much time putting gas in my car. It’s an errand I squeeze in between other things, and often something I leave to the very last minute, much to the dismay of my dad. And since I’m generally rushing through the task, I never pay much attention to it, either.
Lacey DoddrowPublished 27 days ago in HumansThe Internet's Talking Pets
Anyone who’s ever said the word “treat” or “walk” around their dog knows that our pets can understand us - at least when it comes to certain words! It’s long been clear that dogs and cats have their own ways of communicating with us, from different types of barks and body language to responding to their names and verbal commands.
Lacey DoddrowPublished 28 days ago in PetlifeThe Best Interactive Art Sites For A Creative Sesh
Cannabis is known for sparking creativity, but sometimes it can be hard to find an outlet for that desire. If you want to make something cool but don’t want to bust out the watercolors, check out these websites that let you create art with just your computer!
Lacey DoddrowPublished 29 days ago in PotentAre White Lighters Truly Bad Luck?
Every hobby and culture has its own urban legends, traditions, and superstitions. Actors don’t say “Macbeth” in a theatre, nurses hate to work on full moons, and beekeepers make sure they keep their bees informed on family milestones.
Lacey DoddrowPublished 29 days ago in Potent
