I Didn't Inhale

Dear Friends,

In 1992, Bill Clinton admitted that he smoked marijuana during his presidential run, but then claimed he didn’t inhale. 32 years later when Kamala Harris was running, she admitted she smoked marijuana and did inhale. Trump is open to legalizing it so that “it is done right.”

Oh, to define deviance down. Yes, I know plenty of you smoke weed and/or take some form of gummy. It is what it is. But it isn’t what you think. So let’s all take a deep exhale.

THC is psychoactive, meaning it alters one’s state of mind. I don’t know about you, but I like my state of mind! Those of you who use it to help sleep: Define sleep. If you define sleep as unconsciousness, then THC is for you. But sleep is NOT just a loss of consciousness. No, No, No. Sleep is the slowing of consciousness, while your body is working its tail off to repair the damages from the day before.

Sleep is a time of rebuilding, not rest.  When you use marijuana or alcohol to help induce sleep, you are sedating your body, which then inhibits your body from performing its repair and rebuild functions. Aiding and abetting the aging process.

Look, I have never done a drug. Not trying to be pious here – I’ve just never seen the fun in relinquishing my whits to a chemical. THC is the cannabinoid that is responsible for altering one’s mind. It is also the cannabinoid that keeps marijuana in the doghouse.    

If you want a cannabinoid powerhouse without losing your mind, then you can try Standard Process’s full-spectrum Hemp Oil. There are over 115 known cannabinoids in hemp oil. But like any whole food, the richness of those micronutrients is dependent on the soil in which it’s planted. Take two identical seeds and put them in different soil, and you will see different results. The plants you eat are only as good as the soil you grow them in. That is why we trust the hemp grown and cultivated on the Standard Process farm.

Hemp does not contain THC like marijuana. This allows for many benefits to the endocannabinoid system (the receptors that THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids communicate with in your body). We find it supports pain reduction, inflammation reduction, and can act as a calming agent, which will help sleep. I have held entire 2 hour seminars on this topic. But I can tell you a good quality, nutrient-rich hemp oil is miles better at achieving health and wellness than a gummy.

The SP Hemp Oil is as phytonutrient rich as it gets. Hand planted, weeded, and harvested, you KNOW what you’re getting. That is impeccable quality. It may not be the only good hemp product out there, but if this one doesn’t work, no other one will.

Hemp Oil is available for purchase at our clinic. As always, we are happy to answer any additional questions you have!

Peace out,

Dr D

Hemp Oil

Testimonial

Kurt Bassuener, President of MWS Associates, Inc.

MWS Associates has leased office space in the Business Center since the inception of our company in 2018 and from 2015-2018 with the previous company that I worked for.  The Business Center was the clear choice for us to locate our main office for several reasons: location, cost effectiveness, reliable high-speed internet, services offered and full access to the conference room.  It truly offers everything our company needs to headquarter our business from without the hassle of owning our own office building with the maintenance, yard care and snowplowing that goes along with ownership.  

A major benefit for us is the ability to host in-person and online meetings in the newly renovated, state-of-the-art conference room.  COVID changed many aspects of our business with a major increase in online meetings being one of them.  Many companies struggled with technology issues to host or participate in online meetings with poor audio, video quality, background noise and unprofessional business settings negatively affecting meetings.  The size, layout and quality of the A/V equipment of the conference room now allows us to host annual company-wide in-person meetings as well. Every October we bring our entire staff in from around the country for weeklong meetings and the conference room comfortably allows us to host 20+ people.  The setting also allows us to host on-site meetings with key accounts.  Clients appreciate being able to combine a business trip with bringing their family to enjoy a few extra days to experience all Door County has to offer.

Jeff Bruemmer

Physical Plant

Jeff Bruemmer joined DCEDC in July of 2001. Jeff is responsible for maintaining the DCEDC Business Center, located at 185 East Walnut Street in Sturgeon Bay. Jeff was born and raised in Kewaunee and moved to Sturgeon Bay in 1985.

KATHY LASEE

Accounting and Operations Coordinator

Kathy Lasee is responsible for the organization’s financial operations, as well as the operations of the Business Development Center in Sturgeon Bay. A Door County native, Lasee graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in music with a minor in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Lasee is a charter member of the Peninsula Symphonic Band and previously worked as a music teaching assistant for the Sturgeon Bay School District. Prior to joining DCEDC in October of 2023, Lasee was the Office Manager of Kevin’s Automotive in Sturgeon Bay. During her professional career, she also worked in the loan office at Baylake Bank (now Nicolet National Bank) in Sturgeon Bay.

DEVIN VANDERTIE

Director of Business Development

Devin Vandertie enjoys working with entrepreneurs and businesses to help foster economic growth in Door County. She is also passionate about helping nurture the next generation of the community’s workforce. Devin has recently earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and is involved with Leadership Door County, which brings together professionals from diverse business sectors who are inspired to make a positive impact on the quality of life in Door County. A Door County native, Vandertie cares deeply about cultivating a community that is not only a desirable destination, but also an exceptional place to live and to work. In addition to her recent achievement of a master’s degree, Devin is a graduate of Southern Door High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Prior to joining the DCEDC staff in October of 2023, Vandertie was the Laboratory Assistant Supervisor at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay.

Michelle Lawrie

Executive Director

Michelle Lawrie has more than twenty years of experience in economic development at regional and local levels. Michelle’s career in Washington, D.C., Arizona and Wisconsin has focused on serving the public interest through economic development, issue advocacy and coalition-building. Michelle began her economic development career at the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), in Phoenix, Arizona. After serving in several roles at GPEC, Michelle became the President and CEO of the Western Maricopa Coalition (WESTMARC) in western Maricopa County, Arizona. Michelle later also served as Economic Development / Community Development Director for the communities of Goodyear, Arizona and DeForest, Wisconsin. Michelle has extensive experience working in development of strategies and performance measures for communities and organizations, as well as leading teams toward achieving goals desired by communities, businesses and residents. Michelle is a native of Phoenix, Arizona, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.