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I'll be taking some time off.
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Playing with paint. 

I painted this for a friend, she liked it.
It was exciting to paint, I experimented quite a bit with  water & blending.
Each piece helps me become a better artist.
One day at a time. 

​He has that "I'm paying attention... "   but I see it for what it is kinda look.
 
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Pop Rocks! I called her 'Poppo' on vacation.  Poppy is the cutest, behaved little dog  proving me with a service of LOVE  & Protection in 7lbs of fierce! She will take your finger (tip) off if you don't watch out!  lol  
She actually is not aggressive at all- unless she feels she needs to protect me.
She keeps me from taking harmful chemicals. Fact.  
I will fight for Poppy like she fights for me, make no mistakes.
Keeping me natural like my medicine.  Thank God.

I know some can't understand what Poppy does- it's not for you to understand.
She brings me peace... and our trip to California - she proved what a little rockstar she is! 
Every Flight- she walked ahead on the plane with me towing my bag behind - Hooked to my belt so I am 'hands free'. EVERYone looked at her in amazement with  many Awwwwwssssssss and giggles - I'd say "here it is" (meaning our seat )  and she jumped up! Then I'd buckle up and she lay on my lap - I'd cover her with her blanket and that was that, she never made a peep! Every time! 3 flights - hee hee -  I'm going to put flight pins on her vest  & EVERY single time I had flight attendants  remark- "I forgot she was on the flight" & "she is by far the best service dog we've had!"   

California was awesome! Poppy went to the movies & had many patio meals and went to the Getty!! I only had a couple of incidents with humans.. one customer in a 'subway' gave me such a dirty look and shook his head at 'us.. he did it to me 3 times! I was in line behind him holding Poppy, I lost my appetite.  I said I wasn't hungry and would wait outside...  when the gentleman emerged I look at him straight in the eye and calmly asked: 
"Do you feel better passing judgement on me and you don't know anything about me?"
He stopped (caught off guard) "I wasn't judging you...  I was frustrated at.. the woman behind the counter" 
"Bullshit"  was my reply.
He calked his head back and says "well o.k., but.. come on & I love dogs but really? "
He reached out to Poppy but she turned her head & ignored him (awesome) 
"YOU judged me and you know nothing about me."
Who was he to look at me and shake his head in disgust...  I was NOT harming anyone. Poppy was Not harming anyone. I was holding her.. she is cleaner than most construction workers in there for  lunch. 
He looked at me and said  "I did."  
I looked at him and said "enjoy your lunch.."  
He  walked away. Food for belly & mind - I hope.
God was with me.   I knew what to say, calmly.

What is with people - Holy!  Are there not more serious things to focus on right now- like TRUMP?? I get it if a dog is misbehaving but I feel like we are constantly paying for it.  
If you see me having an attack, you get it. They are quick but fierce and I clutch her.. Some times she looks at me and jumps off my lap then stretches to be picked up again- "FOCUS on me" her eyes speak. She knows. It's not pleasant for others to see  - trust me when I say it's much more unpleasant for me to experience so please.. get over it.

Poppy LOVED California! I loved California! Truly & the people in general MORE.. not just my friends. As Canadians I hope we send them our prayers/good vibes daily, too many are suffering right now and are living in fear and unstably.  
All & all - California was friendly &  very understanding of Poppy & I when we ventured out as a team & I am truly grateful for having had her with me for countless reasons.

Please Don't judge people with service animals- if the dog behaves badly - YES, address it. Please don't just assume  we are all the "fakers". Do you really think I enjoy  taking a dog with me everywhere?  I don't. I LOVE her but it gets tiring...  thankfully, when I am with someone I am comfortable with I can leave her - someone who understands and just rides it out with me for a few seconds.   Next museum- in France (dream big baby!)  no Poppy!
Well... she does like Vincent van Gogh!!

Poppy Loved California & my friend too - which was terrific - it made my visit more comfortable.  I'm sure he is missing her. It inspired a funny card which gave me good giggle to paint! I'll share it another day.  More On Poppys adventure with the customs officers soon but these are some of her favourite photos of California. 

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Brain & Heart at it again..

​I don't know much...   but I know I love you!           

Sing it!!

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I  found this artwork by an American (I could not find the original link or artists name) and instantly  thought it would make a lovely tribute  piece with a cannabis twist.  The original is 
​for planting a vegetable garden -as seen below... imagine if every American who still had a garden planted a vegetable garden!  & Canadian!

I was thinking about the poster as I painted "Every Garden a Munition Plant", planting gardens was turned into Munition - war.   The hat- I'm not sure aboot (not a type O" I'm told Canadians say 'Aboot." hee hee. I loved all else about her- her glance, dress and attitude.  Doing what needs to be done for  her country & family!
American women are strong! They are protective moms like every other mom on the planet.

If only Americans would  take the same stance with cannabis- everyone grow your own, If we can't get people to grow their own food- they won't grow their own medicine. Luckily there will be many choices for them in the future..
Near future - I don't think so- unless you are  medical patient- you'll still struggle.
I predict from all I was reading at least another 7 years of this mass media- reefer lingering madness, where people will still be persecuted for a plant in the USA.
Canada - it's over. I can feel it. Thank GOD!  Thank You Justin Trudeau & Family .

I overheard a woman telling another today- 'her knee is really bad and Tylenol, Aleeve - nothing is helping only making her feel sick - OF course I piped up:  
Why not ask your Dr. for cannabis?  
She looked at me eyes wide and said "I wish I could get a prescription- I know cannabis helps"  - I replied: DEMAND IT.  
DEMAND it. Go to your Dr. if you are legitimately suffering (and they know if you are) and DEMAND IT if you feel it is better for you - this time next year it will be legal and Dr.s should be providing PAIN RELIEF.  Perhaps more Americans should demand it. 

My gosh you're not A CRIMINAL because you want pain relief- Criminals are the ones WHO force you to take something against your wishes- NOT good for you - in order for profit. That is all it is.  As soon as Dr.s make money off of cannabis like all OTHER prescriptions, and why not- they are a business like everyone else...  they will l change their tune- they had better or they will miss the canna boat.

Cannabis is proven for numerous ailments and I can attest to PAIN being one of them. I have witnessed now for over 10 years how it has helped our son, and  I also use it for pain and  frustration.  It was not as accepted in Orange County- I didn't feel as comfortable - there were kids on both sides of the house... I didn't medicate enough. I felt more at peace but this' is persistent .

​ My seed planter is a little tired in her appearance- she has bigger issues than vegetables to think about.  Ending the war on each other - not drugs.

We all have other more pressing issues to focus on - How about those vegetable gardens!? Hunger is a problem & a better reason yet - MEAT is a bigger problem on many levels so: VEGE UP AMERICA! Plant & raise a seed of awareness if nothing else - help end the insanity. You deserve to be happy, healthy & wealthy - you work hard don't you? 
Sow the seeds of Victory - Today they would be HEMP seeds and Cananbis seeds.
& lets change it to 'Every Garden a Nutritious Plant.'    ?  
It's a start for peace. Plants & people.. 

God provided every seed for everyone- Genesis 1:11..    What is there to be confused about?
YOU ARE NOT criminals for  wanting to be happy, Healthy & Wealthy.
It's the American Dream. after all.
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