Lizzie Post - Higher Etiquette: A Guide to the World of Cannabis, from Dispensaries to Dinner Parties

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

This book would not have been possible without the many people who contributed their time and knowledge to it. I was blown away by the generosity of spirit and genuine support that I received when working on this project. It is with deep gratitude and appreciation that I acknowledge the following people for their contributions, not only in their specific area of expertise but also for their enthusiasm and encouragement.

My cousin and copresident at the Emily Post Institute, Daniel Post Senning , who long ago talked with me about this idea being something that would one day happen. Dan, that day is here and I want to thank you for all youve done to help make it a reality.

My parents, Tricia and Peter Post , who were absolute in their belief that this book was needed. You read every draft and offered thoughtful (and humorous) feedback. Thank you for being supportive and encouraging from day onemy entire life.

My aunt Peggy Post , who without a doubt has been one of the books biggest supporters and advocates. And my sister, Anna Post , for your keen eye and opinions on color and design.

My agents, Katherine Cowles of Cowles Literary Agency, who is far more than an agent and brand manager, and Brandi Bowles of United Talent Agency, who initiated this project. Thank you both for your support and your confidence.

Kaitlin Ketchum , my editor at Ten Speed Press, holy awesome editing, batgirlworking with you has been inspiring and incredibly fun! I thank you for your attention to detail, your understanding and support, and especially your good humor.

The Ten Speed Press Team : designer Lizzie Allen , publicist David Hawk , marketing manager Daniel Wikey , and production manager Jane Chinn . Thanks also to copy editor Dolores York and proofreader Ellen Cavalli .

Sam Kalda , the books illustrator, thank you for taking my odd sample illustrations and descriptions and turning them into something clever, fun, and classy.

The January 2018 staff at Magnolia Road Cannabis Company , for hosting me for a week at the dispensary and giving detailed interviews, especially Christian Preston (and his amazing mother, Deetra Preston ), Jackson Howard , and John Szalwinski as well as Will White , Clark Tucher , Erica Martinez , Jason Sweger , Ian Becker , Luke Weathersby , Wenze Bo , Justin Howard , Amanda Barnes , and Liz Boutin .

Neal Fro Evans and Eric Wolf , for hosting me and letting me throw a research party all about weed at your house. Id also like to thank your many friends who attended, especially Matthew Volkes who smoked me up out of a sweet potato.

Casey , Satya , and Tanya (and Mergatroid ), my Colorado Post family members who hosted me during research. Thank you for giving me your time, your friends time, your knowledge, your Subaru WRX Turbo, and some fun target practice.

Dan Martin , founder/owner of Magnolia Road Cannabis Company in Colorado, you have been my guide from the moment I said yes to this project. Thank you for being so accessible, accommodating, and generous for the past year. To Dans family: Jennifer , Lyric , Haddie , and Lucie , thank you for your generosity, hospitality, and especially your insight. Our family meals together and the discussions about living and growing up in a legalized state were so impactful.

Dawn Zig Zag Montefusco , my longtime friend and mentor, thank you for always saying yes and connecting so many amazing people. Joe Bazegi of Manna Cannabis and Christian Fooks of Cut & Dry Systems, for your chivalrous natures and unwavering patience (and humor) while escorting me on tours of Portlands pot scene.

Tito Anders , my superhero, for organizing and hosting a focus group of fabulous people for my Portland research. Thank you to those who participated: Tad , Leslie , Geoffrey , Selena , Dawn , Joe , Mark , Tara , and Elliot .

My friend Jon , for encouraging me and providing me with my very first legalized recreational dispensary experience.

To the many people I interviewed, on the phone and in person, who tolerated my conversational tangents, thank you for giving your perspective, your knowledge, and your time to help me make this book happen:

Zoe Wilder , writer, publicist, and communications professional, my gratitude goes beyond words for the connections you made and the help you gave me.

Emma Chasen , cannabis educator and consultant, thank you for taking the time to truly teach me about the science of cannabis and forever change how I look at it.

Ky Dumont of Kyla Emily Skincare and my dear friend, thank you for your invaluable help with the proposal for this book and your unwavering support for the politeness of pot. My friend Geordie Schuurman of Left Field; Ry Prichard , cannabis expert and consultant specializing in strain and concentrate knowledge and cohost of Bong Apptit ; Will Hyde , cannabis expert and cohost of Leafly.coms podcast What Are You Smoking? ; Elise McRoberts , cannabist activist, influencer, and delivery chief for California Wellness; Anja Charbonneau , founder of Broccoli magazine; Stephanie Madewell , my editor at Broccoli; Charles McElroy at Goldleaf; Philip Wolf of Cultivating Spiritsyou would have made Emily Post proud! Aviv Hadir of Oregrown (possibly one of the books most enthusiastic supporters!); Jen Bernstein , former managing editor at High Times magazine, your activism has made a difference to millions. Bridgit Conry and Shayne Lynn of Champlain Valley Dispensary + Southern Vermont Wellness; Stacey Mulvey of Marijuasana; Doreen Sullivan of My Bud Vase; Dr. Ryan Vandrey at Johns Hopkins University; Katie Stem and Kate Black of Peak Extracts; Zane Witzel of Cannador; Brad Blommer and Perry Salzhauer of Green Light Law Group; Dakota Sheets , founder of Resolution; Stephen Gold and Andy Yashar of Fore Twenty Sports; Jessie Gill of Marijuana Mommy; Bill Stewart of The Doctors House Bud N Breakfast in Oregon; Tae Darnell of Sensi Magazine and Hoban Law Group; Jason Zaworski ; Jenna Lynn Roberts , my AirBnB host in Portland and a wonderful fellow writer; Nichole Graff of Raven Grass and co-author of Grow Your Own ; Liz Crain , coauthor of Grow Your Own ; Zoe Sigman , codirector of education at Farma; Danny Sloat and Kristin Murr of AlpinStash; Warren Bobrow , author of Cannabis Cocktails, Mocktails & Tonics ; Lauren Miele of KushKards; Jessica Cole of White Rabbit High Teas; Jason Schnepple of Advanced Extracts; my longtime friends and canna-sisters, Jane Jarecki Lanza and Peach . Kelly Williams Brown , my dear friend, thank you for emergency author calls; and a very special thank-you goes to Ellen Hoos at Silverpeak Apothecary, whose dream that, one day, cannabis will be served at cafes will surely come true.

Kayla and Trenton , thank you for tolerating living with me while I researched and wrote this book.

Special thanks to my dear friend JJJJJJJJJJJPPPPPPPPPPP !

To my larger Post family and Susan Iverson at the Emily Post Institute, thank you for your support and encouragement throughout this process. Nadia Hucko , who interned at Emily Post and worked almost exclusively on this book during your time with us, helping with research, images, and perspective, deserves a very large thank-you. As does Caroline Noll , who interned and assisted with the proposal process.

To my very large Flynn family , thank you for being excited and for continuing to support my interest in this topic. When youre on the farm, youre on the farm!

Thank you to those who are unnamed but nonetheless important in the making of this book. Every plane, train, bar stool, and dispensary conversation about cannabis etiquette helped to round out the perspective, and I am looking forward to having so many more conversations and broadening these pages as cannabis becomes fully legalized in America.