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This Saturday is supposed to be far more reasonable by only getting into the mid-80s. I might have to see if I can find my parasol to shade from the sun and have my portable fan charged up but I might have to do this cool-as-hell sounding local event just several blocks down the street. I mean check out that picture from the last one! Check out the promo details:

What is ROT FEST? It's Ren Fair and Wasteland and Comic Con and The Highland Games. It's sword-fighting and fire-spitting, It's winning an award for the most extravagant beard or for throwing a truck tire farther than anyone else. It's author readings and live music. Collectibles, antiques, vintage clothing, and trading cards. It's cosplay. It's taxidermy and outsider art. Pre-war motorcycles and hot rods. It's blacksmithing and glass blowing. It's raconteurs and roustabouts. Rotgut and goblin pulp. It's Neil Gaiman and Dr. Who, Hellboy and Spirited Away. It's Mad Max. It's Diagon Alley meets Burning Man. It's books, books, and more books.
Why just R.O.T., when you can R.O.T. (&) FEST(er).


Hell, I'd be in it for glass blowing alone. I'm a glass loving nut
missdiane: (HP Hogwarts IS the Titanic)
There's local drama afoot on Facebook and I'm just sitting back watching it like

So with our new Governor, Phil Murphy, now what Chris "Bridgegate" Christie is out of the picture, he's taking steps to legalize recreational marijuana. There's a local councilman who's opposing this and he's being rather vocal about it by sending this letter to about any news outlet that'll bother to publish it.

Thing is, though, Highland Park is a pretty liberal community, also well stocked with educated hippies. They aren't pleased at allll about ol' Councilman Fine's pearl clutching about the wacky weed. Almost worth going to a town meeting to watch the fireworks. 

As far as my thoughts, I'd be fine with a recreational pot business bringing some revenue to the community. At the very least, I don't understand his objection to the distribution of medical marijuana. Though according to his bio, he also lobbied so that you have to be 21 to buy cigarettes or e-cigs. He keeps using the "I'm a father to teenagers" justification.

Sounds more like he doesn't trust his kids to make responsible decisions. 

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