Tag: Pot

Is New York City Really the Melting Pot of the World?

From the food scene to the arts and cultural experiences, this city is celebrated for its cultural vibrancy and tolerance. New York City is the land of diversity, cultural harmony, and rich history. With a population of over 8.4 million people, New York offers an immersive experience of...

New York City: The Melting Pot of Culture and Opportunity

New York City, also known as the “Big Apple,” is one of the most iconic and diverse cities in the world. With a population of over 8 million people, it is a melting pot of cultures and a hub of opportunity. From the bright lights of Times Square to the towering skyscrapers of Wall Street...

The Flaw in the Melting Pot Analogy

My dad’s people came from Ireland, and my mother’s people came from Germany. I don’t know much about my dad’s side of immigrants, but when my mother’s mother landed at Ellis Island with her whole family as a young child, their father told them, “From this day on, ...

Reflections on Multiracialism

Throughout childhood, we learn the U.S. is the world’s “melting pot.” I took this to mean that there are a lot of people like me — people of two or more races. But that’s not true. The U.S. Census reported that only 2.8% of the US population is composed of peo...

Stirring the Pot of Fiction: “Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel by Bonnie Garmus”

Elizabeth Zott: A Catalyst for Change She’s not just a character; she’s a full-blown reaction waiting to happen. Elizabeth breaks stereotypes like a pipette breaks under too much pressure. Her journey? It’s more unpredictable than a chemical reaction gone awry. A Concoction o...

What Happens if You Smoke Pot All Day Every Day?

Seth Rogen, the highly productive comedian, writer, actor, director, producer, ceramic artist and now entrepreneur, smokes a lot of pot. “I smoke weed all day every day,” Rogen said recently on Jimmy Kimmel Live. “It is 100% intrinsic to my functionality and my life.&rdqu...

Women Smoke Pot, Too

When you think of a stoner, you probably think of that one guy you know from college — you know the one. He wears a Rasta beanie even though he’s whiter than a Trump rally. He has actually listened to The Wall while watching The Wizard of Oz, or so he says. He is the ...