In My Opinion

Brad Harvey
Joint in ashtray with cannabis leaf and conversation icons suggesting mindful use

IMO No.12: Small Talk Is a Disease. Cannabis Might Be the Cure.

Small talk is the beige wallpaper of modern socializing—bland, inescapable, and somehow accepted as normal. But what if we could scrap the pleasantries and actually connect? Cannabis, when used intentionally, can shift the tone of any gathering from awkward to authentic. In this week’s IMO article, we’re talking about why cannabis might be the ultimate antidote to shallow conversation—and how Dex Parties are rewriting the script.

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Brad Harvey
Lonely chair in a foggy park representing isolation and disconnection

IMO No.11: The Real Gateway Drug Is Loneliness

Even the U.S. Surgeon General says it—loneliness is a legitimate public health crisis. In this 11th IMO article, we unpack why connection matters, how cannabis can help (in small doses), and why maybe it’s time we all threw more intentional parties.

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Brad Harvey
Frog near boiling pot symbolizing the slow danger of staying comfortable

IMO No.10: Frogs in the Pot: The Water’s Hot, But We’re Not Dead Yet

In a world quietly turning up the heat, Brad explores why we’re all anxious—and how small, intentional changes (like Dex Parties) might just save us.

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Brad Harvey
Hand holding Dexter Co smoking pipe during relaxed cannabis gathering

IMO No.9: Let’s Talk Numbers: Weed Is Cheaper Than Booze

Ever noticed how you’ll casually drop $100 at a bar but hesitate to spend $40 on weed? Let’s run the numbers—and spoiler: cannabis comes out calmer, cheaper, and with zero regret brunches.

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