Author Archives: Michael Edward Browning

About Michael Edward Browning

Upon moving from Portland, Oregon to Seattle in 1989, Michael immediately immersed himself in the local music scene. Within two years he had established himself, and City Heat: Seattle's Music Magazine, as a viable voice in the global spotlight that shone on the Emerald City in the early 90's. Here you'll find his past publishing (as well as current thoughts) as he prepares to publish Seattle's Music Scene Series. Already available at Amazon.com is the first title on Kindle format: 1990: Seattle's Music Scene Distorts As 80's Glam Goes 90's Grunge.

5 Minute Writing Prompt: Outside My Window….

Outside my window lies my welcome mat and the rain falls on my doorstep. I waited for you. Where has the day gone?

I waited for you. And the cloth clings to my torn cuff where my button fell off.

I should have let the door close, not grabbed for it. I should have gone outside. Today I could have gone outside, but I stayed. I waited for you, so long. I can’t wait for you, no more. So long.

I won’t wait for you no more, you’re so wrong. I’ll walk down the lane, down the line. When it rains, I’ll go outside.

Outside my window. Not home-bound, not waiting for you. Not wondering to myself, “Where has the day gone?”

If I was younger, I’d be outside, running.

Published! The Medical Cannabis Recommendation by Dr. Regina Nelson

The accepted dissertation work of Regina Nelson, Ph.D.

Regina Nelson, Ph.D.

Regina Nelson, Ph.D.

The Medical Cannabis Recommendation: An Integral Exploration of Doctor-Patient Experiences

The Medical Cannabis Recommendation: An Integral Exploration of Doctor-Patient Experiences by Dr. Regina Nelson

The study in it’s entirety follows; however, it reads like an intriguing non-fiction book rather than a boring academic work.

Nelson explores the narrative of doctors and patients as participants in medical cannabis programs across the U.S. and her study’s findings demonstrate oppressive and disturbing experiences are common for both parties.
After developing a strong case for research in this area, Nelson follows with an intense narrative breakdown of findings.Study participants articulately describe how the inter-objectified public and institutional policies (Lower Right Quadrant) affect the cultural (Lower Left Quadrant), relational (Upper Right Quadrant), and subjective consciousness (Upper Left Quadrant) are affected by their participation in medical cannabis programs.
Participant narrative highlights the many factors that contribute to the marginalization of a growing population of chronically and terminally ill American citizens and physician’s who support these alternative healthcare practices.
Findings will guide future research, educational initiatives, and assist with normalizing the use of cannabis.

Get it at the nonprofit site instead of Amazon, myeCSTherapy.org.

I was lucky to adapt some original pencil art into the cover image. I also edited and did the book design. Thank you, Doctor, and congratulations!