I love Sundays - a day of family, rest, relaxing, fancier meals, quality time, a day to putter.. hopefully enjoy 'what you love to do day' (if not every day)... but this Sunday we are legal to smoke cannabis  - no threat of going to jail for a joint - AMEN - never forget at one point - that's all it took.   I am beyond grateful now to hear Canada will deal with past simple cannabis convictions...  it has plagued minorities in particular and I'm elated Canada is leading by example.  Those days are over!!  That being said.. on my mind:

To the cop who gave that first ticket, only hours in:  DICK. 
To anyone not use to cannabis & driving impaired: Duh.
To anyone STILL judging someone for cannbis use: Fuck off, there are far more serious things in life to stress over & focus on.
To anyone upset by my swearing: Educate yourself - Swearing is proven good for you *ESPECIALLY for those with chronic pain- VENT it out - BUT not women - oh no.. we are STILL stigmatized for swearing - ONE more fucking way to  judge WOMEN- Fuck that. (more soon).
Paul Benardo - Fuck that! Why EVEN waste time & put those families through that, he is the reason I consider capital punishment a good thing. 

Studio news.. I have had so much happening the past few months & I'm feeling better mentally - why? Because I KNOW what I like  & what is GOOD for me -  alone time - lot's of it. :) I love to paint & create - it makes me happy, brings me peace & helps me heal.  Painting & cannabis.  We are responsible for our own happiness. I've found my passion- Painting & making others smile with my painting.  I use to beat myself up - not socializing enough, not being seen (most understand my struggles with this) & this past week it seems the only 'advocates' who get any recognition are people who are "out there"  out at protests, faces seen on the news all the time.  I KNOW there are countless others who have helped this change - EVERY single person who has ever spoken up for cannabis use, even those who have done so within their own families and small groups - THANK you.
Many do much and you never hear or read about them...  Thank you.

THANK YOU To Justin Trudeau for LISTENING to Canadians.
I'm happiest doing exactly as I am - I still socialize & have some very good friends (thank you) .. but this is me.  I was thinking I'll open the studio - why? This is my time to enjoy painting,  I've ben sorting and decorating but I will have my new studio space open to friends only for now.   For now - I just want to PAINT & have fun... my girls & I accomplish this daily.    I feel a big Canvas coming on!! Im going go crank the tunes and paint & pay with my girls this Glorious Sunday.

New bears next  & then some HOCUS POCUS!!!
Halloween is near are you ready??

With TLC & HC 
Georgai 

WOW!!  Pinch yourself! 
Let the Growing begin!  Mind, Body, spirit  & Plants!
I woke up and celebrated even before out of bed - I said: Thank You!

Thank you God Canada is NOW legal for recreational cannabis use, and the lines to purchase are proof it's long been overdue!  I thought I'd paint a Canadian image' I have sketched - I became overwhelmed thinking about EVERYONE who has helped in the education of cannabis  and the many ways they did!  I'm especially grateful to those who battled in court (it must be exhausting)  but when you know you are right you should fight!  Thanks to ALL who stayed strong and firm with their decision & justification of cannabis use to family & friends, that might have ended relationships due to simple ignorance.  NOW many will learn it's  not the horror stories you've read about, pay attention to wording'.  
I thought too of those who have already passed and used cannabis as their medicine and not here to witness this awesome history today, adults & children.  

Today is a day to rejoice - then I realized many people will still have to wait a few days - all purchases with Ontario cannabis stores  arrive in the mail  BUT  *Oh, I seriously laughed out loud when Alexa informed: Canada Post might go on strike - GO figure.  
I smoked the normal amount today... it is just another day.  
A day with slightly more freedoms and LESS judgement,  this is Gods medicine.  
Let thy food be thy medicine -  you can eat cannabis!  TRY - IT's LEGAL!  Give thanks!  Thank you Justin Trudeau - promise kept -  I KNEW you would!!
In my lifetime...   hee hee hee.

I can't remember the last time I felt this peaceful, relieved, confident & 'Happy' on too many levels today! My evening is not over..  I'll relax this evening with a joint while watching a movie or two joints even - & I won't have a hang over tomorrow!  
No fear mongering allowed!  

                       Be responsible, be nice... be Canadian - what's changed?

Nothing except the wording.  

PLEASE never drive when ever you are impaired or distracted by anything  (especially cell phones), there are already drivers on the road who are not 'great drivers" without any substance!

 IF you are 'that' worried about cannabis & your children -  there is no better day that today to have the conversation - chances are it's been discussed on many a playground.  
Kids are smarter than we give them credit for most times- tell the TRUTH - not sure  Go to the Canadian Government site...   smoke a joint. Know the facts. 

Now put on some Tragically Hip! It's been one year  -since Gord Downie left us - lets Celebrate him all over again - I've no doubts he would be happy about today, Eh!

With TLC & THC!! LEGAL - recreational THC! 
Georgia

* is this not the same as extortion at this point, is it just me?  Talk about timing.
 Just chilling with my girls on this chilly history changing afternoon...    Amen.
Finished painting of Ginger in the garden 2 will be up loaded- when finished! lol 

One more sleep & cannabis will be legal to smoke recreationally in Canada... I can hardly believe it myself.  I'm almost in a trance - I have 3  projects on my desk- all in celebration!
The last 'combination of leaves' I LOVED - so much I re-painted it yesterday. It is the perfect symbol  of my two loves Cannabis & Canada & it 'Pops off the paper' with it's bright colors & shows how I FEEL! Excited! It's the perfect logo imo ;)  I'm thinking it would make a cool T'  !!

I'll admit I'm thinking about my American friends and how they will feel tomorrow- I imagine .. not that pleased.  Americans who consume cannabis and are in business KNOW that Canada definitely has gotten the upper hand when it comes to cannabis & legalization. 
Tomorrow Cannabis will be bought & enjoyed starting in Newfoundland ending in B.C.    We have 6 times zones in Canada- hee hee - is that 6  times we celebrate 4:20? - I bet he Newfies do (I love Newfies).  America has changed their mind about letting Business people in the industry 'cross borders' - after saying only weeks ago - it was going to be a 'No No.    & soon they will change their mind about legalization - I hope... a little tricky for them as they have PUT so many behind bars for cannabis... & it is absolutely used to keep the minorities down and locked up.  

Canada is leading by example - in all ways.  We are not going to go crazy, we are not going to turn into lazy pot heads, we will not have an insane amount of car accidents.. our kids won't all turn into 'Psycho's'   -instead they will have the knowledge & choice toby safe, reliable medicine and experiencing cannabis in a educated & enjoyable way will become the new norm - we will celebrate freedom of choice first. 

Shift happens- I feel this is a monumental shift for Canadians and the world!  
For more peaceful times..  more understanding - less judgement.   Amen

How are you celebrating tomorrow? Me not so much, my studio won't be ready, I will still smoke a few joints and smile- but technically - I've been legal for years - so I'm happy for everyone else, NOW.   I'm still painting of course, my friend CrustyRusty wants to smoke a Peace pipe - under the Peace bridge! I think it's a great idea! If not so far, I'd consider joining him... instead I'll be at home, peacefully painting while I smoke my bong, joints and eat medicated carrot cake!  Nom Nom.  One MORE sleep.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

I love Canada! Who doesn't love their country.. But I LOVE CANADA! 
​Cannabis will be legal for recreational use after one more day.  Amen
First this little card arrived in everyones mail box:

I thought they were terrific - simple, honest and no FEAR mongering!
Alright, Great start & in the news - come concerns :
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/national-cannabis-town-hall-1.4859113?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning
Dear fellow Canadians:  Come on...  I'm confident that WE are not 'that' confused..
Just because cannabis is legal - it does not mean you suddenly go to work high!
Unless you work in  record shop and your boss has no issues - not much has changed.  You DON'T start smoking joints on your lunch hour when you work with dangerous tools, work with children.. there are a million reasons you don't go to work impaired' especially WHEN you are not use the the effects cannabis can have on your body & mind. *That being said - there are a million more fucking reasons YOU don't drink ALCOHOL on your lunch hour and look how that is going. Geez, I hope the police keep focus where focus needs to be. 

Someone remarked "...it's just more ways to get into trouble for it."   yes,  for those who are careless, reckless or just plain stupid. Driving impaired: YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IMPAIRED - ON ANY substance*** CELLPHONES are the current number ONE reason for automobile accidents **ESPECIALLY with teens * EDUCATE YOUR CHILDREN NOW.   When is someone going to come up with a device that blocks all cell phone communication for new drivers.  Guess what's next for driving impairment...  Cheers.    
NEVER drive IMPAIRED or DISTRACTED.  

KEEP it away from your children.. of course. NOW is the perfect time to teach them 'IT does look like candy & tastes good too!'  So they should never eat anything unless they know what it is. How can we explain other things kids ingest.. I don't know.  AFTER you educate them on the plant, on the medicine, on the facts- NO child is too young! If they understand speech- speak to them - please remember to ADD the serious dangers of all drugs & ALCOHOL  & the possibility of other humans not to be trusted,  physical abuse,  mental abuse,  .. and sexting..  texting .. all things responsible for children  death... keep it realistic - more kids have died on trampolines than have died with cannabis.

Oh' Canada - will we fall apart in a few days? Phhhhbt!  Thanks Justin! 
I am focusing on all things beautiful & great about Canada because this is just one more way to keep Canada as great as it IS...hee hee. The moose is in his fall bliss, mamabear in a cananbis field - Oh Canada!  Ending with the TWO most beautiful leaves combined!
Painted in full Bliss Mode' this painting - It's big. It took couple of days but it was all imagined - so It's really  all 'me'  lol - I didn't look at anything I just drew what I felt...
I went with the energy cannabis brings me..   inspired by love you can not fail. 
I AM Canadian... and this is my CANADA

Time to paint!
With TLC & THC
Georgia 
 

Just 72 hours & then look up into the sky!!!Not only will you see clouds of cannabis smoke (small puffy clouds) but you just might see a PIG fly!  One of the worst arguments I had with a very good, close girlfriend (YEARS ago) was about cannabis and it becoming legal - it was a heated argument with harsh words exchanged and my friend and I didn't speak for about 2 years after that.  First, I'd like to say - we are friends NOW, still - perhaps even closer  because of our argument & she sings a new tune... now.  
So, YEP... I had to!   ;D Kinda like an 'I told you so..
I want to scream it from the rooftop! 72 hours baby!!  
Fuck YEAH!

I remember her saying (I bet she does too) "When PIGS FLY!"  That was when legalization was going to happen in her mind.  I had already witnessed how it was HELPING my son after  a lifetime of pain, I knew it would be sooner than later and IN our LIFE time.
The sun the moon & the truth - three things that can't be hidden long.  
Another often used line I heard a lot from a few of you:  Not in our lifetime.
I wonder how many of you will still be alive in 72 hours...    hee hee hee
hopefully all of you. 

Guess what doubtful fuckers! lol  In 72 hours Pigs will fly - I guess!
 IN our life time Cannabis will become LEGAL to use in Canada! AMEN!
 Thank you Justin!
Thank you Canada!  
Thank you ALL you talented growers!  

FUCH YEAH!! OINK OINK OINK! 

This pig is going for his pilot license and will be flying high in the sky in about... 72 hours.

Look up!! 

With TLC & THC
Georgia 

Four more! 
Four more days and cannabis b comes legal in Canada! AMEN!
As each day gets closer - the reality of cannabis is here. 
In Canada.. if I have read anything over 7 OVER again- it's good for the economy!
EVERYone benefits even those who do not consume- taxes. Cha ching.
Thank you Justin.   As breathe a sigh of relief..  
When you understand how NOT funny it is to have a record - preventing you from jobs, travel and housing)  because of a "drug" less harmful than alcohol- and Understand how many lives it has ruined BECAUSE of potolics (politics -hee hee) political BULLSHIT & LIES and fear mongering in the past.  Did anyone read about Stephen Harpers new book? No, me neither.
Phhhhbt.  I was forced to listen to his  fear mongering and threatening- WTF would I want to listen to anything he has to say now.   Yadda Yadda Yadda .

BTW COME on - This is terrible if you ask me, they are trying to tell  our police they can't have cannabis in their system for a crazy amount of time! WTF? POLICE NEED it more than the average person - they should be winding down in the end of a shift with a joint NOT alcohol! NOT OTHER harmful, addictive drugs, this is  ONE more obstacle that I hope is challenged SOON - by police officers. IT is proven for PTSD. I'm not saying they should smoke a joint on the job-  they SHOULD absolutely be able to choose to use it at the end of a shift. Please remember I am am mom who watched my 15 year old smoke all day every day and he is no stoner - I have witnessed too many times HOW it helped relax- a body high  with more CBD perhaps. Do they restrict ALCOHOL? PILLS? Anything else....  ?
I think Calgary is trying to ban it all together.. such a shame to have this mentality when so many officers already suffer and then abuse alcohol, drugs- it's a fact RESEARCH it! & police suicide rates are high (something I never realized a few years back)  don't believe me? research.    Police should be able to USE cannabis when not working. 

I became distracted painting a GIFT.. and NOW it's on it's way to the recipient - he is not aware- it's so much fun! hee hee - I have friend who has helped me with the delivery so I'm anxious... it is a painting I have wanted to do for a few YEARS - ever since I read it in the news.. If I told you what 'movie it's based on you would guess who it's for  so I'm not telling! lol  I love surprises as many of you  know- I love sending people art when they don't expect it, it makes me happy to think I make others smile.
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& yes, I'll admit this one was selfish because I had such a good time!! I can't do another version- this one was for this person - he deserves it.  I will share next week - chances if you are my age- you will like it  & if you like cannabis- well that's an added bonus! 

 I can't show you anything other than this cuteness...  my forever friends.

With TLC & THC
Georgia

Grow through what you go through.
Are you ready to GROW? Not long now, If I had to guess most people started when it was announced we could-  I saw myself a few plants out on patio's this past summer.  
Here we GROW! 5 days! I'm beyond excited - I'm at the point I am so thrilled about legalization I want to celebrate in a special way- but I celebrate cannabis every time I paint it - so what will I do? No clue.

Grow through what you Go through.. on my mind.  It's not always easy to grow through or GET past' things that happen, especially unfortunate events... and it takes time.  Not everyone can  Grow through - every experience, sometimes they make us bitter and even fearful- fearful that if we let our guard down it might happen again. 

I know myself I'll be going along fine and then I will be hit with a "trigger"  which can be an image, event or even just words.  Imagine being raped (years ago) and NOW you see your perpetrator become  The supreme Court judge... that's a trigger for sure.  Imagine how  the woman feels who was raped and NOW sees this PIG in  POWER. No doubts she imagines others he will hurt and it's part of the reason she shared.  Do you think women make up stuff for the FUCKING fun of it.. like  "he RAPED me", no.   There is NO fun it coming forward with SUCH statements. 1 in 3 women will suffer some sort of sexual violence in her lifetime.  1 in 3.

I was 'only'  lied to, manipulated & USED by a "couple"  this past year and every time I see or hear their name - it triggers the anger again. It triggers the emotions I had then - It triggers the pain I felt/feel - so IMAGINE being physically attacked the pain this woman felt and still does today.  EVERY woman who has ever been raped- it changes your life. Every child who is ever abused- it destroys something in them FOREVER - there should be no limit on calling out attacker... there should be no doubts.  No one does this for fun. 

We recently watched the Canadian movie & true story about Indian Horse, I highly recommend the movie, as sad as it is. Learn what we DID NOT in school. Learn the truth of how these people were stripped of EVERYTHING including a future and dignity- You think they don't have "triggers"?    At the end the anger I felt- the rage - especially towards  adults who prey on children I want to say:

YOU are a sick human if you fuck with children & should be behind bars forever... now or 20 years from now. 

So tell me please,  tell all women, tell children who have been sexually abused if you can:
How do we move past this... when we officially promote the perpetrators to
Supreme court judges and presidents & CEOs.  

Grow through what you Go through..    Try.

with TLC & THC       5 more days!
Georgia

Below is from a new painting..  CANADA   and it's beauty  & cannabis  (of course)

We had one of the best Thanksgivings  in years...  go figure.
It just was.  It's what ever you are use to - we know families it's nothing to have 10 - 23 people over every Thanksgiving - Cowabunga!  As awesome as it must and can be at times - we are a family of 3.. well five usually at special dinners (not including our pets) and that's fine with me.  We had two thanks givings - Saturday & Sunday Storm joined us, after a walk to watch the girls catch the Aerobie & good laughs (I must get it on film! TODAY! - It's going to be 27 here! Get out the bikini!)  we enjoyed our turkey dinner the second time around - when it tastes even better!  & Now... Now  I officially LET Halloween take over!

I've so much on my mind with Kavanaugh being sworn in-  the way HE behaved, let alone the FACT he is a "S U S P E C T E D"  - "A L L E G E D'" RAPIST) - remember I don't have cable so I actually thought at first I was watching a skit of SNL when I watched him testify- is this a joke? This is their supreme court judge...  to even have these allegations.. this snivelling baby??          Holy -              God bless American.
I mean that, very much.  You need it.  

I can't even speak the other 's  name any longer.  Is he not the most insecure, self centred  'President' ever...  it's like watching a  socially shunned, awkward teen at this point who wants to be prom king and if he doesn't get his way - I'd bet he becomes a school shooter.  
This is his focus for the Americans: https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-approval-rating-dropped-1158786  ...I have too much positive' to focus on like Canada & Cannabis.

Halloween is inspiring to say the least & as you are aware this is a house of Halloween fans (retired fans)  I think Norm got his 'FIX' for the year with all the coffins he built - I can't wait I'm going to try to paint the 'Sea monster', I remember this movie as a kid & it terrified me. I don't think I've ever painted him before - a challenge  it shall be, today a Halloween Kitty glancing back at us... are you ready?  he purrs.

 I AM!
 
How many sleeps!?
How many more days until Canada becomes legal for recreational use in Canada??
8 days.. 7....6...

With TLC & THC! 
​Georgia

I would buy this place in a heart beat If I could afford to fix it up... My favourite apple is the MacIntosh.  Made in Canada   ;) 

Happy Thanks giving weekend! I am thankful for not having breast cancer - many women do have and will deal with breast cancer.. too many.   Men too btw.   
Touch yourself - I'll admit I don't as often as we should..  I do when I remember or suspect a problem..  when you have had a breast reduction it's a little more difficult because of scar tissue. Still - no excuse not to have a good feel.  I had a lump noticed last mammogram.. they will check it again soon but did not seem overly concerned - to tell the truth - I can't find it.   Perhaps it's gone.

October is breast cancer awareness month. Please check your boobs.
It's that simple. Check them the next shower.. check them now before you start your turkey dinner! Breast side up!  (Norm cooked a turkey one time- breast side down -hee hee hee) 

Happy Thanksgiving - I have much to be grateful for, healthy boobs - that is enough to be thankful for right there.   Do it!! Touch yourself!  
​                                   #itouchmyself   #feelyourboobies   #touchyourself 
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Give Thanks!!! 

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 
   

Thoth..   I've been interested in Thoth  mostly because of his bird head & what an un-attractive bird he was... was because - once you stare into those powerful eyes -see the intensity & are aware that YES, birds are indeed very intelligent & affectionate ...  He became a thing of majestic beauty by the time this painting was complete. 

When painting  subject If i can I enjoy listening  & learning about "it" like watching OZ if painting Dorothy & it can be anything from the actual movie to a documentary on one of the actors - it keeps me in the 'ZEN of what ever I am working on - its easy to become distracted these days, listening to documentaries on Thoth as I paint the handsome Ibis was very interesting.  I bounce between Gaia & Netflix mostly movies & documentaries recently 'binge watched on Netflix & HIGHLY recommend :  A Users guide to Cheating Death.  
I think the host is perfect & am pleased with what he has taught me ;) Mostly...   hee hee.
That and 'Follow This.'  'Binge watch ? - I binge listen' while painting and only look up occasionally - we never stop learning.

What I feed my mind, soul & body every minute of every day is fuel & important...
This is a NO Trump Dump  zone.. hee hee.   

Learning about Thoth educated me on compassion for everyone- including myself.
This ugly bird man... that magnificent specimen of an Alien race & Egyptian God deserves our attention...    you'll be amazed at what you learn.
I was humbled..  as usual.    lol    

You know, as awesome as inktober is some days (already) I'm kinda past the point of needing warm ups & it becomes a bit of a distraction - I wonder if I will complete,   I'd rather just 'DIVE in'- to life & Gouache Paint when ready. 

It's Thanks Giving weekend here in Canada! Lot's to do- leaves to look at! Table to decorate - art to paint, birds to feed - coffee with friends!   Next: A painting to encourage:
Touching Oneself. 
​xo

With TLC & THC
Georgia