This Puzzled Life is a mental health and recovery blog exploring addiction, trauma healing, LGBTQ experiences, humor, and the strange moments that shape us.
“What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have never been discovered.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Light the charcoal. Sprinkle the sage. Negative energy go away. Today, I want to tell you about a refreshing strain called Sorbet Haze.
Sorbet Haze is considered an indica-dominant hybrid. It is believed to be a phenotype of Sunset Sherbert. And there is also an idea that this strain may contain the genetics of Purple Push Pop x Jealousy, Ice Cream Cake x Sunset Sherbet Bx1 x Jealousy F2, or Sherbert Bx1 x Gelato 41. However, the exact genetics are unknown. The minute the inhale hits you, it’s nothing but a fruity creaminess that invades your taste buds.
Top Terpenes for this strain are B-Caryophyllene, Linalool, Limonene, Myrcene, and Humulene. Patients report relief from anxiety, stress, and PTSD. This strain is very similar to the strain Triple Scoop. But this one is an all-around great tasting and nice potency. Please keep in mind that each grow will be different and the flower’s effects, terpenes and genetics will slightly differ depending on which region of the country that the plant is grown. Thanks for reading! Keep blazin.’
“Some strains whisper. Oreoz leans in. Hands you a cookie. And tells you the truth you’ve been avoiding.”
-This Puzzled Life
Light the charcoal. Sprinkle the sage. Let the ancestors lean in while we talk about a strain that tastes like dessert but hits like a truth‑telling auntie at Thanksgiving. This Budtender Moment Is dedicated to as strain that’s has a name that instantly makes me think about things I liked growing up. The strain name is Oreoz.
Oreoz is an indica‑dominant hybrid. It’s the kind that looks sweet. Smells sweet. And then folds you like a church bulletin when the sermon runs long. It is a cross between Cookies & Cream x Secret Weapon. Cookies & Cream is a cross between Starfighter x Girl Scout Cookies (GSC). Secret Weapon is a cross between Chemdawg x Alien Technology. Oreoz is basically the grandchild who inherited the sweet tooth, the attitude, and the ability to nap anywhere.
Oreoz tastes like someone melted a s’more over a diesel engine in the best possible way. The flavor consists of toasted marshmallow, chocolate cookie crumble, sweet cream, earthy gas, and a hint of pepper on the exhale, It’s dessert with a backbone.
The terpene profile is Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene, and depending on the grow, you may also see Linalool or Humulene peeking through. Oreoz is a comfort‑strain like a weighted blanket with opinions. Patients often reach for it to help with chronic stress, anxiety, insomnia, appetite loss, chronic pain, muscle tension, and mood instability. It’s an indica‑dominant hybrid with strong sedative tendencies. It’s best saved for evenings, off‑days, or when you’ve already taken your bra off.
Please keep in mind that depending on differences in grows depends on what area of the country it is grown in. Ther will also be slight differences depending on when, where the plant was grown. Thanks for reading! And keep blazin.’ Have you tried this strain?
Affirmation: I ground myself in sweetness, strength, and clarity. I allow comfort to find me. And I receive it without apology.
“Cannabis doesn’t make you lazy. It make you reconsider the point of rushing.”
-Unknown
Light the charcoal. Sprinkle the sage. Negative energy go away. Today, I want to tell you about a strain known as Crunchberry.
Crunchberry is an indica-dominant hybrid cross between Triple OG x Blueberry. Triple OG is a 3-way cross between Triangle Kush x Constantine x Master Yoda. Blueberry is a cross between Afghani x Thai. And this strain is both strong and tasty. I instantly got the taste of some type of berry. But before I could determine which one, that hard hitting cannabis hug enveloped me.
The top terpenes in this strain are Myrcene, Caryophyllene, and Pinene. Patients report relief from chronic pain, stress, anxiety, insomnia, and appetite loss. And I can definitely attest to all of these. This strain is powerful. And currently, the old “couch lock” is upon me. Accompanied by some hard-core munchies. If you need a strain that is strong enough to make you submissive, crunchberry will definitely get you there. Thanks for reading! Keep blazin.’
Affirmation: I allow the calming effect to wash over me, easing stress and opening up my focus.
“Healing doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it whispers, ‘I’m here.’”
-This Puzzled Life
Light the charcoal. Sprinkle the sage. Let the smoke rise like a prayer for calm, clarity, and compassion. Today’s Budtender Moment isn’t just a strain review. It’s a story about a little girl. A family desperate for hope. And a group of growers who turned their craft into a calling. Charlotte’s Web isn’t just cannabis. It’s a chapter in medical history written in courage, community, and the quiet power of a plant that chose healing over hype.
Before Charlotte’s Web became a household name, it was simply a mission. Charlotte Figi, a young girl from Colorado, lived with a rare and severe form of epilepsy known as Dravet syndrome. By the time she was five, she was experiencing hundreds of seizures a week. Seizures that stole her childhood, mobility, and her family’s hope. Her parents tried everything. Diets. Medications. Experimental treatments. Nothing worked.
Then came the Stanley Brothers. A group of Colorado cultivators who were quietly working on a high-CBD, low-THC hemp strain. It wasn’t flashy. It wasn’t psychoactive. It wasn’t meant for recreational shelves. It was meant for healing.
When Charlotte’s parents reached out, the brothers agreed to help. They refined and stabilized a phenotype that delivered CBD in powerful, consistent levels. With almost no THC. The results were immediate and life-changing. Charlotte’s seizures dropped dramatically. Giving her back pieces of her life that had been stolen. In her honor, the brothers named the strain Charlotte’s Web. A tribute to the little girl whose bravery reshaped the medical cannabis landscape. Her story opened doors. Changed laws. And sparked a global conversation about compassionate access.
Charlotte’s Web isn’t built like typical cannabis strains. Its lineage is intentionally therapeutic. And some say that there are no exact genetic lineage that has ever been released. And the strain varies from being a high CBD strain that is sativa leaning. And some say that it’s a more balanced hybrid. Some sources report that this strain is a cross between Industrial Hemp × High-CBD Landrace Genetics. The second generation of genetic lineage is possibly CBD-Dominant Phenotype × CBD-Dominant Phenotype. The Stanley Brothers refined the line to ensure ultra-low THC and consistently high CBD expression. These were specifically selected for cannabinoid stability. Not psychoactivity.
Charlotte’s Web tastes like a morning walk before the world wakes up. It consists of earthy sweetness, soft pine, light citrus peel, and herbal warmth. It’s gentle, grounding, and quietly comforting.
Charlotte’s Web expresses a gentle, grounding terpene bouquet. And the only information I’ve found about a possible terpene profile consists of Myrcene, Pinene, Caryophyllene, and Limonene. It’s the botanical equivalent of a deep exhale. Charlotte’s Web is one of the most medically respected strains in the world. Patients reach for this strain when they need seizure support, anxiety, inflammation, chronic pain, mood, focus, and body relaxation without sedation. It’s the strain people reach for when they want to feel functional, steady, and safe.
I have personally tried this strain in another area of the country. This strain where not my typical heavy indica, works extremely well for m And unfortunately, there is nowhere in the area where I currently live that carries this strain. No matter what condition you’re trying to treat. I highly recommend this strain for anything. If you need something heavier at night, have that on standby. But this strain works very well for daytime use. And no matter what your experience level, you will find relief in Charlotte’s Web.
Please keep in mind that depending on differences in grows depends on what area of the country it is grown in. Ther will also be slight differences depending on when, where the plant was grown. Thanks for reading! And keep blazin.’ Have you tried this strain?
Affirmation: I honor my body’s need for peace. I welcome calm into every corner of my life.
Light the charcoal. Sprinkle the sage. Negative energy go away. Today, I want to tell you about a strain that brings back the fond memories of the 1980’s. And how many of us Gen X individuals could ever forget the movie Karate Kid? Mr. Miyagi, Daniel Laruso, and his redemption from being the one who was bullied. To the one who showed us what hard work, trust and discipline could accomplish by the ultimate underdog.
Cobra Chi #2 is a 70/30 sativa-dominant hybrid that is a cross of Margwa #1 x Chimera #3. Margwa #1 is a strain that is not publicly documented. Therefore, I don’t have a direct lineage for this strain. Chimera #3 is a balanced hybrid cross between Chimera x White Truffle. Looking at these genetics Margwa #1 must have a sativa-dominance in its genetics somewhere.
The top terpenes for this strain are D-Limonene, Linalool, Myrcene, and Caryophyllene. Patients report relief from conditions such as chronic stress, chronic pain, depression, migraines, mood swings, ADD/ADHD, headaches, and nausea. This strain, in my opinion, is very mild. And it is a strain that can be enjoyed by all. Thanks for reading! Keep blazin.’
Affirmation: I water myself from the bottom up to grow deep roots like a strong mother plant.
“Weed is the friend that doesn’t mind if you cancel plans.”
-Unknown
Light the charcoal. Sprinkle the sage. Negative energy go away. Today, I want to tell you about a cannabis strain called Apples and Bananas. Nothing says spring time and fresh fruit like this strain.
Apples and Bananas is an indica-dominant balanced hybrid that is a four-way cross between Platinum Cookies x Grandaddy Purple x Blue Power x Gelati. Platinum Cookies is a cross between OG Kush x Durban Poison. Grandaddy Purple is a cross between Purple Urkle x Big Bud. Blue Power is a cross between Sour Double x Master Kush x The White x Blue Moonshine. Gelati is a cross between Gelato x Biscotti. This strain is simply sweet and fruity.
The top terpenes in this strain are Myrcene, Limonene, and Caryophyllene. Other combinations of this strain also have Linalool in them. Patients report relief from conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, appetite loss, nausea, muscle spasms, cramps, PTSD and pain. The effects for me seem indica dominant. However, try it for yourself and watch the stress melt away. Thanks for reading! Keep blazin.’
“How many stoners does it take to screw in a lightbulb? None, we got lighters.”
-Unknown
Light the charcoal. Sprinkle the sage. Negative energy go away. Today, I want to tell you about a strain that I’m grouping under 80’s names. And what Gen X’er doesn’t remember sniffing the permanent markers accidentally left around the room by the teacher. Ok, maybe it was a little strange to those who never did this. But we Gen X’ers sniffed random markers as part of our childhood daily life.
The very first thing I noticed about this strain is that familiar aroma and taste of diesel fumes. So maybe it doesn’t exactly smell like the highly sought after ink smell but it’s one that you will remember without a doubt. The genetic line is lengthy so pay attention. This strain is a 70%/30% indica-dominant strain. The genetic cross is Biscotti x Jealousy x Sherbet BX strains. Biscotti is a cross between Gelato 25 x Sour Florida OG. Jealousy is a cross between Gelato 41 x Sherbet BX1. And finally, BX strain are a backcross Sherbet strain. And a backcross strain is s hybrid strain that is bred back to a parent strain. The main reasons this is done that I will simplify is related to particular strain trait reinforcement and genetic stability. There are other reasons but those are just a couple.
The major terpenes in this strain are Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene. Patients report from such conditions as chronic fatigue, PMS, cramps, depression, mood swings, chronic stress, and PTSD. I had this strain as a vape cart. But if you like the taste of diesel you’ll sure to love this strain and its potency. This strain was voted Leafly Strain of the Year in 2023. Keep blazin’!
“Gushers is the strain that reminds you joy doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s just fruit‑flavored and waiting on you.”
-This Puzzled Life
Light the charcoal. Sprinkle the sage. Let the smoke rise like it’s clocking in for its shift. Today we’re calling in the spirit of Gushers. It’s the strain that tastes like somebody melted a bag of fruit snacks on the dashboard of a ’98 Corolla and somehow made it holy.
Gushers is a 60/40 indica-hybrid. Not the kind that can’t make up its mind. This one knows exactly who it is. It’s a laid‑back, fruit‑forward, body‑melting hybrid. And walks into the room wearing Crocs and still pulls focus. This strain is a cross between Gelato #41 × Triangle Kush. Gelato #41 is a cross between Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint GSC. And Triangle Kush is a cross between Emerald Triangle OG × Hindu Kush. Gushers tastes like fruit snacks, sweet berry syrup, tropical candy, and a whisper of earthy kush on the exhale. It’s the strain equivalent of someone handing you a Capri Sun and saying, “You look like you need this.”
The terpene profile is Caryophyllene, Limonene, and Linalool. Together they create a vibe that’s equal parts candy aisle and meditation pillow. Patients reach for this strain to help with chronic stress, anxiety, mild to moderate pain, mood swings, appetite support, and end‑of‑day decompression. This is a strain that doesn’t rush you. It just hands you a blanket and says, “Baby, breathe.”
Please keep in mind that depending on differences in grows depends on what area of the country it is grown in. Ther will also be slight differences depending on when, where the plant was grown. Thanks for reading! And keep blazin.’ Have you tried this strain?
Affirmation: I allow sweetness to find me. I soften. I settle. And I let my body remember ease.
“Some flavors don’t just taste good. They take you back to the version of yourself who still believed in magic.”
-This Puzzled Life
Light the charcoal. Sprinkle the sage. Let the smoke curl up like a memory you can almost taste. Before Blackberry Snow Cone ever hit a vape cart. Before terpenes had names I could pronounce. Before I knew what a phenotype was or why growers argued about them like SEC football. There was me. Barefoot on Mississippi gravel. And clutching a Styrofoam cup of neon‑blue snow cone like it was salvation.
One of my favorite childhood joys was standing at that tiny snow cone shack. The one with the hand‑painted menu and the fan that never actually cooled anything. Waiting for that syrupy mountain of ice. And right beside that memory sits another of walking the roadside with purple‑stained fingers. Plucking wild blackberries straight from the bramble. They were warm from the sun. Tart enough to make your jaw twitch. And sweet enough to make you forget the thorns. Blackberry Snow Cone hits both of those memories at once. Like someone bottled nostalgia. Chilled it. And handed it back to me in vapor form.
Blackberry Snow Cone is an indica-hybrid. This isn’t a widely standardized strain. But most growers trace its roots as a cross between Blackberry Kush × Snow Cone. Blackberry Kush is a cross between Afghani × Blackberry. Snow Cone is a cross between Snowman × Cherry Pie. The flavor profile consists of fresh‑picked blackberries, shaved ice sweetness, with a cool, creamy finish. It also has light herbal undertones that nod back to its Kush ancestry. It’s childhood nostalgia with grown‑folk nuance.
The terpene profile for this strain includes Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene, and Linalool (sometimes). Patients often reach for Blackberry Snow Cone for stress, mood, mild pain and tension, creativity, focus, and anxiety. It’s the strain equivalent of sitting on a porch swing at dusk. And letting the day melt off your shoulders.
And so here we are. Grown, busy, bruised by life in all the predictable and unpredictable ways. And still chasing the same sweetness we loved before we even had words for why it mattered. Blackberry Snow Cone isn’t just a vape cart. It’s a little time machine disguised as vapor. A reminder that joy doesn’t have to be complicated to be real. Sometimes it’s just a flavor that takes you back to gravel roads, purple‑stained fingertips, and a snow cone stand that felt like church.
If a strain can carry you home and forward at the same time, this one does. Inhale. Exhale. Remember. Release. And let the world soften around the edges like melting ice on a hot Mississippi afternoon. May every hit remind you that sweetness is still out here. And waiting on you to claim it.
Please keep in mind that depending on differences in grows depends on what area of the country it is grown in. Ther will also be slight differences depending on when, where the plant was grown. Thanks for reading! And keep blazin.’ Have you tried this strain?
Affirmation: I honor the sweetness in my past. The strength in my present. And the joy I allow myself to taste today.
“If August had a face, it would be sweating. Stressed. And asking for a manager.”
-This Puzzled Life
Light the charcoal. August has rolled up on my porch like a sweaty Jehovah’s Witness with a clipboard and a mission. And I am once again reminded that this is the month when children across the Deep South rise up as one unified voice to declare, “We don’t wanna go.” And honestly? Same.
August in Mississippi is hotter than Satan’s armpit. The air is thick enough to butter biscuits with. And every mama I know is clinging to the last threads of summer like it’s the final lifeboat off the Titanic.
Meanwhile, the school district is out here acting like we’re all supposed to be excited about “a fresh start.” A fresh start? Ma’am, I’m a middle‑aged lesbian mom in Deep South Mississippi. The only fresh start I’m getting is when I open a new stick of deodorant.
But here we are. The dog days of August. The month when backpacks reappear. Lunchboxes resurface from the underworld. And children suddenly develop medical conditions like “I can’t go to school because my soul hurts.”
And because I’m me. My Gen X DNA refuses to let me suffer in silence. I’ve decided that this entire month, my blogs will be dedicated to reflecting on what it was like growing up as an 80s kid. A feral, sunburned, unsupervised, seatbelt‑optional, rotary‑phone‑wrangling Gen Xer. Because if I’m going to survive back‑to‑school season as a middle‑aged mom in Mississippi, I might as well laugh my way through it and drag y’all with me.
This month is when school begins here in the Deep South. My kids are not excited about their education. In fact, they told me that they would prefer to learn by traveling the world. So, I asked how they plan to make that happen financially? Their response was, “Well, we have everything lined up but the money.” I asked them, “What is the best part about school?” They replied, “Going home.” So, I asked, “What’s the worst thing about school?” Now, in my day, the answer was the food. Those lunch ladies served mystery meat that could’ve doubled as building material. But my kids? Their answer was: “Going to school.”
I told them, “Well, unfortunately, it’s a law.” They asked, “Why is it a law?” I said, “The government doesn’t want a bunch of dummies running around in our country.” To which my oldest replied, without missing a beat, “Why not? They’re running around in our government.”
And listen. Did I correct him? No. I smiled like a proud mama who just witnessed a spark of critical thinking ignite in the wild. I asked, “Do you just prefer to go through life uneducated?” He said, “Yes.” And honestly? I had to respect the consistency. I wasn’t fired up about education at that age either.
One thing my daddy did with me right before school started each year was take me and my sister out to dinner to discuss the upcoming school year. Which is something I also do with my boys. However, in this economy, we go to dinner together instead of separate meals. And really, they don’t care as long as they can eat to their heart’s content.
This month I’ve decided to reminisce on my days of growing up in school and at home in the greatest decade ever. Yes, I am a Gen Xer who grew up in the 80s. And yes, even my cats need clarification on how different life was back then. If you also grew up during that time, you will enjoy this month’s sometimes hilarious memories of mine to which you can probably relate. Also, my cannabis strains this month will reflect things from the 1980s. And please. If you have any additional memories, leave a comment on this blog.
Sit back as we get through the dog days of August with a trip that is sure to bring a smile to your face and laughter in your belly. And yes, I will also mention what it’s like now being middle‑aged. Because Lord knows that’s a whole saga by itself.
Buckle up, buttercup. School is back. August is here. And I’m about to drag you through the 1980s like a kid being pulled by the arm through Kmart. We survived metal playground slides hot enough to brand cattle. Water hoses that tasted like pennies. And parents who didn’t know where we were for 12 hours at a time.
If we lived through that, we can survive back‑to‑school season, middle age, and whatever fresh nonsense August tries to throw at us. Now excuse me while I go pack lunches. Sign forms. And pretend I’m not Googling “How many days until fall break.” Bell rung. Class dismissed. Thanks for reading! What is a memory you have of going to school in the 80s?
Affirmation: “I am a resilient Gen Xer. I survived the 80s. I can survive August. And I will not be defeated by school supply lists, teenage attitudes, or the Mississippi heat.”
