Roach: What remains of joint of marijuana when you smoke it way down. Often saved and smoked later in desperation. Roach Clips are small devices that hold on to a roach so it can be smoked.

Rolling Stone Magazine: Music magazine with famous covers of just about everyone in the biz. Stories, reviews, and music calendar made this magazine a must.

Jerry Rubin: Co-founder of the Yippies, one of the Chicago 7. He and Abbie Hoffman pulled ourtrageous stunts to poke fun and make serious statements about our society. One such stunt was throwing dollar bills onto the floor of the… Continue reading →

Rush: What you experience as a drug takes effect. A quick change of consciousness that creates a dizzying sensation. “I love it when the Dead jam, what a rush!”

Overdose: Take too much of a drug. “Jimi overdosed on life.” Also O’d.

Owsley: Augustus Owsley Stanley III was the man who manufactured LSD in large quantities for the market in San Francisco in the 60’s. Colorful Owsley acid is legendary for its purity.

Paisleys: These fractal-like patterns appeared on clothes in the sixties and were a popular psychedelic design.

Pakalolo: Hawaiian marijuana. Best quality is called ‘Da Kine’

Patchouli: For some reason this is the fragrance most associated with hippies, probably because it masks the smell of marijuana. You can still smell it in most head shops. A very strong earthy, flowery smell, usually found on hippie girls… Continue reading →

Peace Now!: Rallying call to end the war in Vietnam.