This is the only way I seem to be getting anything done today...       lol
Feeling  antisocial also which tells me it's time to tune out & toon in. 
Grateful at this point in my life I can recognize & accept this - and do exactly this.
Not to mention all the wonderful painting  I do.   ;)         My meditation.
Wait until you see 'Bitchy Witch,  Franky & his bride & possibly a zombie or two..

29 days.. I'll just keep painting & smoking cannabis anyway, nothing changes here' other than the date.  When I asked : What shall I paint to celebrate legalization??
Storm remarked:    All  of your art is celebration of cannabis.      
Storm visited and then treated me out breakfast the next day..    I love my son.  
Got my hugs, kisses on the forehead... blessed I am.
Have you been to the RiverEdge restaurant lately? The view is peaceful & the breakfast & service was fantastic. We ran into a friend I haven't seen in years, she admitted  she cried for a YEAR when her daughter moved out for school & she STILL has 2 at home, I felt better about only crying for 3 months.. lol
Storm just smiled.

Time to paint for a couple.. might start a canvas.
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With TLC & THC 
Georgia

I'm trying to catch every last flower before they disappear for the winter.

& this guy (below) is on my desk... not sure where he came from - he is enjoying  his visit in the garden as he loves being surrounded by greenery. 

With TLc & THC 
​Georgia

Will everyone be ready to celebrate in about 30 days!!!?
Let's hope it goes smoothly for all.. do you have your bong purchased? Papers ready?
The Kocky dog in Keswick has all the supplies you need.. there are many store across the GTA, I think you should grand explore all your options.

I was imagining who might not be able to use a bong.. and alas Space Money appeared.. not getting spaced out anytime soon though.
I follow the coolest Astronaut ever on Instagram... & I can't help but be proud of our Canadian representatives- like this man. https://chrishadfield.ca  A gentleman &  Scholar & Astronaut with a sense of humour.

I am watching Norm MacDonald on Netflix- I gotta say there is something oddly Canadian about it - like older Canadian shows with a low budget- but his one on one conversations have me intrigued  and his antics - do amuse.

I watched a movie yesterday called : MOM    on Netflix - subtitles.. This woman is my new favourite actress - an indian woman- I will look her us and watch other movies she has been in - I enjoyed this movie - all aspects and I must admit I would be like her I feel in the same situation.  Rape in India is a serious problem - it's a serious problem everywhere  #femicide
is a topic I am currently researching for material.. it's not fun.

It's another - ANOTHER balmy day in Ontario- I was so looking forward to fall- lol
 I'm tired of these hot muggy days now - who's looking forward to SNOW?  lol
Not Ginger &  Poppy.  Oh well time to put on my bathing suit & embrace this day!  
Do what you love!
Don't be a spaced out Monkey!

With TLC & THC 
​Georgia 

'The RCMP are by far my favourite police, the uniform the RED coat - is  'Canadian!'  You can't see a RCMP and not think of Canada- just like the Maple leaf and our parliament buildings.
 
Imagine being arrested by a Mountie.. they ride up on their horse, hop off wearing those tall boots, tall hat and red coat- woo hoo- it's a Canadian Harlequin Romance novel no doubts. lol  I am a sucker for the Mounted Police.  I didn't want to paint a human  so a bear it is.. just a young cub.   I like Canadian police, yes we have a few scumbags- just like everywhere else, like the one recently 'let off' by a judge who apparently sexually abused two women.. in exactly the same place & same way- WTF - what is with Judges- can they not be held accountable if  the person re-offends?? & this one who sexually assaulted his wives younger sister.. &  more we are not aware of- but I'd have to say I still feel safe  with our police, I still feel our police would help us & ARE good, helpful Canadians with good intentions.

https://www.usask.ca/diefenbaker/virtual-exhibits/bill-rights.php  Our Bill of Rights states I am a Canadian.. a FREE canadian:

"I am Canadian, a free Canadian,
free to speak without fear,
free to worship God in my own way,
free to stand for what I think right,
free to oppose what I believe wrong,
free to choose those who govern my country.
This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind."

I am Canadian & Cannabis is a Human Right,  to FEEL good...  speaking up about it has also been my right especially when it come to those who have been incarcerated for something as harmless as growing & consuming their OWN cannabis.

I am Canadian  & I am free!    
I love Canada - I LOVE Canadians...  thank you for being so nice.
I'm really fond of Justin Trudeau too - as if you are not aware - he is as much a Canadian as I am and  I believe he has our best interest (his families as well) at heart. This is my Smokey the bear' in a way-  not meant to be derogatory in the slightest way - I love the mounties & bears, Canada & cannabis!  It's  tribute painting if anything- I DO hope the police USE cannabis - I know many suffer with PTSD & suffer with Alcohol abuse.  

I am FREE - lately I've been exploring a little more.. I have wheels and on good days I go!
I've got so much goodness happening - I just feel better all around about EVERYTHING. Stronger even.  Btw- Im sleeping better too - Ginger got her first official VEST today for walking- and that's what we are about to do on this HUMID, almost fall afternoon.

Whats your' intent for the day? The word has me thinking..
Do you have good intentions or do you have evil intentions?  
Evil, nasty  humans have evil intentions..  Ted Bundy is a perfect example..  charming & evil.

Some simply have  '0'  Integrity'..     eventually, everyone realizes it.
Don't be that person.   What are your intentions for the day?
My intention for today - SHINE,  SMILE, enjoy & paint the day away!

With TLC & THC 
​Georgia

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Part One.. 'The Base' or 'fist base' - lol 
I needed a new bed. I was sleeping on a 26 year old worn, ripped, stained, the springs could be felt with every roll - it was time - & I decided for smaller bed.
Do you work in bed? I often woke myself up because I'd knock a book or something off my bed at night, drawings, pencils, snacks..  toy for the girls even kibble for 'Mrs. Poppy' -enough - I just need a good sleep.  Right?  So I started looking for a day bed- I've slept in one several times & had a more than comfortable sleep so why take up the room with another Queen that you don't sleep on? Twin for me  BUT... I couldn't find one I liked for under $1300.  and even then it still was not what I wanted.. I really liked this:

& EVEN if I could afford the bed- finding it and getting it here would cost me as well - so I decided to design it. I can do this because I live with a very talented carpenter- who happens to be my husband of 26 years & WE still try to live together, work together & make each others lives a little easier for the most part.  We certainly know how difficult it has been at times. So I asked  'would you? & he said 'yes*.  This is the base below - I can't believe how perfect it is to what I wanted so far! Solid wood with knots & it' glides as is I was playing with the puppy!!  & also treated myself to unbelievable sheets, a friend introduced me to GOOD sheets years ago -if you can afford them, I highly recommend it. I like at least 450 thread count - flannel & perfect timing - it was chilly last night.  I have stairs for the girls Poppy & Ginger - what a great sleep we had! Daisy on her new dog pillow on the floor.

I can't get over how much room there is with a twin mattress - it's just a mind set- big house, big furniture... 'comfort should always be key.  As you get older there might be many reasons you do not want to sleep with your partner - snoring is one of the most common reasons.  The arthritis in my hands is so severe if you bump them, even gently (why I don't handshake either)  I am jolted awake...  even Norm agrees he gets a better sleep now - it was difficult at first - the MINDset' that 'YOU must sleep together' is just that.
SLEEP where YOU sleep best.  This was part one.. the sides and back I have to paint.

I'm beyond pleased, I was touched... it really is lovely - wait until you see it finished.
I am very grateful & told him so...  he is too - look how much money I saved him! lol 
This was work AFTER working all day, and it went together like a puzzle, very well made with TLC - this is 'furniture... one that happens to be calling me now - lol ... come read, come snuggle, dream of what your drawing next!

Thank you to Norm - * this was fate- when he agreed to make my bed- he didn't have anything else to make really..  after I gave him my drawings & said I'd patiently wait a week (hee hee) he got an order for #20, 6 foot coffins..  which he loves building, 'Toe Pinchers'..
I looked at him and reminded:   Nothing gets done until my bed.  
Now  I'll take my time with the rest of the design and let him  build his coffins in peace.
I'll let him Rest in Peace.. hahaha    for now.

 Back to cannabis cards - next!!  

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 
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I still see this original drawing floating around IG so I decided to take the #redraw challenge for myself... & I love painting gingerbread - so why NOT!    Are you ready? Have you tried to bake with cannbutter - cannacoconut oil?  I prefer the coconut oil and I'll be baking some medicated mini carrot cake muffins later this cool September afternoon!  

Are you practicing your art?? It's the only way you're going to get better- work at it DAILY. 
I see a friend online - her work is improving in leaps & bounds - it's exciting to watch. 
Practice makes better- almost perfect!  NOT long NOW Canada! Get out you baking pans! 
Below the NOW & then of the same image.

Today- currently working n a SEXY Canadian Symbol - in my mind & the minds of many -no doubts..  hee hee and apparently one of the sexiest in the world- it's the Uniform- thats' for sure Eh!!  Can you guess?   

What are you doing today? Hopefully it's something you love to do... make the time.. turn off the TV- we only watch one movie a day (no other TV on weekends) * last night we watched 'Hereditary -I think Toni Collette is one of the best actors on the planet and have been following her for decades, there is a scene in the movie that Norm & I discussed this morning at breakfast - how intense & difficult - I was crying and had trouble breathing watching it & he also remarked how intense - it really stuck with us', it was heart wrenching - I don't have to tell anyone what scene it was.   Yikes- and you can IMAGINE how easily it can happen in real life...    & a 'not so' gentle reminder to be grateful for every day.
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With TLC & THC!
Georgia

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I've been so busy - I forgot to show you my Tiki's...   and before they all find new homes - I better share, a few now are gone to new homes, walls and gardens around Canada. As each one leaves I feel a slight tinge of sadness - good bye little friend- lol,  but overall gratitude - Happy to know they will be making others smile.  Painted with TLC & THC- they are meant  to BE sharing positive vibes all over!

I've posted them On IG under the TIKI tree' but I have been forgetting to post them here... today it's Boo! Halloween Tiki (still available) if anyone is interested - It will look awesome up for Halloween & all year, especially if you are a fan of the Fright Night Holiday - as we once were.  Speaking of Our past Halloweens,  I have to laugh... if you've been following- you know how I feel about coffins - I resolved to not care- Norm likes building them for Halloween,  it's his time, he makes $$, he seems to enjoy it   -so the minute 'I let it go' - HE got an ORDER for 20.  >20<  6 foot coffins + more... Booo Hoooo Hooo!  lol   I assured him "I don't care as long as my bed is build first."  Weeeeeee! never boring. 

Have a peek at the TIKI to date- The Canadian Tiki - Daisy couldn't  take her eyes off of,  the TIKI that are gone/sold  will state #NA (not available).. I STILL have tiki swimming in my mind- as soon as the studio is set up I plan on resuming - a couple of 'PET custom tiki' have been already been ordered - Im excited to return- but for now- it's still all about Cannabis as the date gets closer! Excited to start todays painting of one of my favourite (sexy) Canadian symbols!  

I almost ate a caterpillar (moth) the other day..  it snuck in my bowl when I was in the pool for a dip and I ALMOST did not put on my glasses when I was getting ready to have another nibble of my pineapple - what a sense of smell it must have,  now painted it along with a Daisy from my garden as a tribute to my furry friend! 

If you are interested in acquiring a TIKI  - the smallest tiki (sold) for $400.00, the rest are  slightly higher depending on the size of the TIKI.  It would make an awesome one of a kind gift - order now- because I have no clue of when I'll get around to making more.  BTW- Packaging &  Shipping is EXTRA.  I can't wait to see them hanging in the studio, I wished I had remembered to take a photo of them all in a line when I had them- oh well.  
I'll have more tiki to show you in a little while including the 'custom tiki'!

With TLC & THC  
​Georgia

*Cannabutter* CARD re draw next.

''Holy it's HOT!  Yesterday, I was sick with the heat- I believe it was record breaking for September...  Ginger has learned how to swim  & she loves the pool - every time I dove under she wanted  to find me,  I hope to get in a couple more days before we close the pool to have some more fun with her. Winter will be here soon enough... I'm trying not to complain about the humidity.  ;D

I've been driving!  I have a truck now (going to 'custom' paint it soon- hee hee) .. and although not driving for a while  I am enjoying getting around town & Newmarket, my 'eye' shuts  for a second here & there but many people only drive with one eye, it doesn't seem to be making a difference, I think I was more fearful simply because I haven't really driven in so long- but it's like riding a bike.. Actually I am finding it  relaxing- except for my first appointment this morning which involved extortion!  I need 'MY' truck detailed - it was Norms work truck - I made an appointment after I was quoted $150.  checked out the www..  also $100 -$150.00  for 8:00 a.m. in Aurora At:
'Car Spa' here is their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LokiAutoCosmetics/ & WWW: http://lokiautocosmetics.com
I arrived - excited as can be- the guy takes one look at my PU- NOT even a full cab & it's NOT that bad (it would hurt my hands to clean it with my arthritis) and suddenly the price jumped to $185.00!  Extortion- I was quoted $150."   He shrugged his shoulders & walked away- he didn't give a fuck -  FUCK that..   It's not the money it's the principal- how many people does this  guy do this too!?  And after getting there how many figure - oh well it's only $30.00 more.. BULLSHIT!  On the www a >'7 passenger full cab truck< is quoted $180!  WTF?   My truck is a ford ranger with hardly enough room in the back seat for Daisy. Smaller than most cars!  Is that NOT EXTORTION?  Don't waste your time.. please tell two friends.

**Read about this company who hired a rapist and gave him keys to apartments - YET- they do not think themselves responsible!?  https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/marri-properties-convicted-rapist-skulnec-compensation-1.4810552?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning

The studio set up has been SLOW- there's always something on the go & Storm still has furniture to move or decide what he no longer wants so I can take back the space! Here will be my own gallery/studio/store for cannabis art,  cards, tiki's and more - ALL one of a kind painted with TLC & THC.  The studio is going to be by invitation & appointment only.  I am excited!!!  The girls are too it will be a great space for us to create this winter! 
Do what you love.  Every day.   If everyone DID 'WHAT they loved - instead of focusing on 'WHO they loved- we would all be in a better place I believe.  

Did I tell you I designed a new bed? It's being created in the garage as I type!  I couldn't find anything online like I want- not for under a $2000...  I'm getting exactly what I want & I'm painting it too! I'll show you as soon as complete, also excited to try the bed in a box - that you see on TV.. Time will tell.. will I be counting sheep or fast asleep?

I'd like to end with a book review (a friend on IG suggested this one)  I don't want to tell you anything about this book other than I literally cried (too many times), Laughed out loud - found I was gritting my teeth until my head hurt, I could relate 'too well' with the main character for obvious reasons...  - it left me feeling slightly sad.    
I'm not  sure I will watch the movie, although the book was a good read- another that only took me 48 hours.  Book  & Ginger  - before she chewed the book. 

New cannabis art next...
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With TLC & THC.
​Georgia

Pink Kush! lol
I enjoyed painting this! Talk about flash back! I LOVED /Love the pink panther!
Have you ever heard him speak?
I have & it's in one of the earliest cartoons and what he says if profound - we still say it daily.
While painting I youtube'd the Pink Panther- Animation genius.  I still remember when we went to the movies, they always showed a cartoon first- too bad they lost that touch- maybe it was the start of the movie theatre decline.  There is never a lot of speaking in these cartoons and it's exactly why I recommend you watch them with your kids- introduce them to the THINKING cartoons, the visual comedy.  I noticed  a few cartoons in' they introduce Canned laughter-  yuk...  who invented that? They have the "audience laughing at every single thing and it's not funny - presuming in a movie theatre atmosphere t would have been more successful as it would instil contagious laughter amongst other film goers.  I don't notice it any longer in cartoons- thankfully. 

This kind of weather has me preferring to snuggle up with a book rather than the television - Im off to get a new one to start for September - a friend on IG made a suggestion- I'll try it!
Just some painting cannabis fun with the Pink Panther - Life is to have fun! Tomorrow is a Holiday in Canada - enjoy your day off! 

I have another pink panther idea come to mind- made me gigle- but today I'm painting Frankenstein! I believe it's the anniversary soon -  200 years the book has been around!
20o years Frankenstein has terrified countless humans! Awesome.

And I will be paying CLOSE attention to this court fight:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/women-workplace-bra-human-rights-1.4806342?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning
I know the woman's going to win!!!  I hope they award her BIG bucks and it sets an example for employers everywhere.  
I can't wait! - I too am tired of bras' I find them painful- frankly - I only wear them when I go out & that's going stop too, the moment I'm home it's the first thing I do- remove my bra- many women are the same. I ask myself- why do I - what do I care if some stranger judges me by my breasts - again- it speak volumes about the other person.   I truly believe if men were forced to wear such things daily at work - Like bra's and heels- they would be outlawed never mind going to court to fight to NOT wear them.  
Talk about sexual discrimination. 

Do what you love and you will enjoy every day & become better at what it is you do!  
I'm in the pink today & loving ever second  - smoking pink Kush,  braless in the pool before we close it soon.

with TLC & THC
Georgia
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