Did you know Canada has discovered a NEW BEE?  & it's a cute little bee! Made me smile right away have a peek:

A black & white Bee with a  smile on it''s back! O.k., the smile doesn't make me think this bee's stinger will hurt any less - as a matter of fact - I think this bee might hurt a little more - not sure why. How neat! New creatures are being discovered all the time - Evolution it's called. This bee was named after the person in Manitoba which discovered it- that too is pretty neat if you ask me- to be named for a BEE. Called Epeolus gibbsi, discovered bee has white markings on back that look like a grin   Talk about timing! A happy little bee with cannabis becoming legalized in Canada! Perfect!   

Are you attending the lift Expo on the weekend? I am - although I wasn't sure - I don't have Facebook but I've had 3 different people tell me about the latest Cannabis drama in  the past 24 hours, calling it a 'cannabis catfight'.  Just the little bit I heard has me thinking - well... what did you expect?  Lot's of talk about greed and pettiness - some new light being cast -eyes being opened.  Time will tell. It all sounds like some tasteless, tacky media grab at the moment- what else is new.
I've been assured none of it  will be 'going on' at the LIFT expo - good, who needs to be surrounded by it, it appears to be making 'all involved' not look too friendly  or too pretty' at the moment... too bad.    

I want to go and see some friends! Check out whats new- who's doing what and spend time with my son (always a pleasure)  It's exciting times Canada! Don't be distracted by drama- we've got celebrating to do!
I've got my mind focused on all things positive Cannabis...  Frig I'm excited- for an awakening. Just like the discovery of a new BEE Canada is going to discover Cannanbis is not all what we've been led to believe- goodbye reefer madness once and fall.  It even helps - Millions.  Less people being busted for a victimless crimes... Maybe the police - getting all the money to enforce something that is now legal? WTF?...  might actually use it for serving & protecting those who really need served & protected.

Sure you'll have people busted for impaired ' they will try and more court cases will appear- and disappear.

​BE here NOW! Be awake! Be alert! Be ready to experience cannabis- put down the bottle- start conversations - next - make all drugs legal. Address People with drug problems 'mental health problems' as they are and not criminals.  Education is the key for a happy healthier Canada - all around.
​Tis time! BE here NOW!  
Oh Canada... Just Be.

with TLC & THC 
​Georgia

Sloths have a slight green tinge to them, they move so slowly, unless in water.
​ I imagine they might be the perfect mobile breeding ground for fungi.
I am still going 'sloth speed'  & enjoying every moment of it... 
There's not much more to say - other than this was a very enjoyable way to spend a rainy day- every thing is looking so 'GREEN'  - so lush - I can't complain! 

It's time for me to paint some bears!
I was looking at bears today & found myself longing.. time to paint some fur!
It just so happens I was commissioned to paint a couple of bear... the time is now.
The sloth put me in the furry mood. 

With TLC & THC
Georgia
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So much on my mind at the moment - you have no idea.
So many things happening.  NEW directions! New decisions! New attitude.
A New life,  new day, new adventures, new travels,  new journeys..  new furniture (lol) new puppy?  NEW PAINT! 

I know I NEED to slow IT' right down for my own sake at the moment- or it can get overwhelming - even all good.  So, for the next few hours at least.. I'll paint a sloth - with such a sweet little face.  I'm excited at the idea of him  & mushrooms  - then some some of my finest cannabis art - still to come!  I feel BEYOND blessed regarding cannabis, my son  & life at the moment and I'm going to bathe in every second.    Storm is happy.  
How cool is that?  'In His Element' & it has me in mine. 

So much happening, I'm tired today! LOL,  I figure it's possibly why the medication has been  'Unpredictable' too, it might all settle down now -so lets see if it works- if it is worth putting into my body.  

We had the best BBQ meal in the city ever' yesterday & more to come! 
BBQ by Storm.... and all the gourmet fixings! Even ginger beer.
I left my mark  on his picnic table.  
Started a tradition for every artist who visits next.  
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With TLC & THC 
​Me  -  G 

I picked up  a jean shirt yesterday, took one look and thought - THIS needs paint.
What better way to educate that with some fun art- wearable art.  Not sure what to paint- I did what comes Naturally'... cannabis butterflies and even a fox!   & NOW I have a NEW shirt - I love! I can't wait to wear it out- the paint hardly dry before I had it on for these photos.  Why NOT!? Sometimes I forget I can do these things.. lol as I searched for a new shirt on line yesterday to wear to the Lift Expo. hee hee  
Some people will look and see Cannabis right away- others will simply see a fox in the garden!  If asked I will be happy to explain & educate on this plant.

I had so much fun painting this I started a cute pair of jean overalls too. I live in overalls for the summer, perfect for painting & gardening.  Over the years I've painted many clothing items- hats, shoes, shirts, t's... my favourite a white leather jacket with a 'Japanese warrior"  on the back - I still know who has it- I asked for it back because I know they'll never wear it.. nor do they communicate with me  but  the request was ignored. Some People don't want to communicate with you but they keep YOUR ART... speaks volumes.
I hope she reads this and mails it to me. It would be appreciated.

Thankfully I have the talent, desire to create another! I'm going to search for a used leather jacket I like at a secondhand store - there its a great one in Newmarket:
                                     https://www.platosclosetnewmarket.com
                 Especially if I'm only going to paint it- reuse, recycle, re- love.

So- I have decided- would you like a custom painted cannabis shirt?  I will paint  a couple! Different butterflies, creatures.. who knows and will sell them. It is a ONE of a kind wearable art! Be noticed & educate at the same time! If interested send me a e mail - well talk SIZE, butterfly colors, critter suggestions and $PRICE.
* Yesterday I had a "conversation' with someone re the price of my art- let me clarify for altho might be confused:
I do NOT work for FREE.
Yes, I often send people FREE art- that is my choice of whom and what.
I have worked very hard at my craft the last 10 years PLUS.
I charge MORE that minimum wage...  If I spend 5 hours on art - and some people don't even think it's worth minimum wage - my time - THAT is your problem, your confusion... keep moving. I KNOW what my art is worth, if you disagree - don't buy anything - BUT who are YOU to tell me what I should charge for MY work?  The IRONY - I was giving this person  a deal with my price.. after his remarks-  FUCK that, my price just increased by $100. & I hope ALL artists READING this now learn NOW.. I'm tired of  changing my prices- for those who do not know the worth of a piece of art- I know people  who won't spend $100 on art but will have NO problem DRINKING that much at a bar in a couple of hours.  

IF you like the art- pay the artist or don't... but how dare anyone tell you what they think YOUR worth is. IF they do - tell them to keep moving...

I'll also avoid any confusion regarding these shirts- A *NEW (purchase by me)  ONE OF A KIND shirt- your size.. painted on the front with cannabis & butterflies and a critter - will cost you $75.00.
$125 for FRONT and back  cannabis creation!  I'll take a couple  of orders while I feel like it- so you should hurry if you want  it to wear NOW! ;)  Each order will take 3-4 weeks for delivery.  georgiatoons@rogers.com  to order & if you have any questions.
I'm so excited I've got to go finish the overalls!!  Have a creative DAY

Made with TLC & THC By ME! 
Georgia
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Tomorrow is a HOLIDAY! We've got plans!
Taking a day 'off' for one.
​xox

 It's Raining and with rain come mushrooms!
Todays warm up is an accidental octopus mycologist. 
Octopus are a great mental workout for me & challenge as I like to include all 8 legs.
Warm up the brain, the hands and the gouache paint.

I can't even begin to explain how I feel about the most recent school shooting in the USA
it's as if 'it's no big news thing' any longer. Expected even.  

Next weekend is the LIFT expo in Toronto, I've been contacted by a few to see if I'm attending so 'I might.  It's always a wonderful opportunity to see a few faces I don't regularly get to see... a friend mentioned  some 'activists'  are saying  'if you attend you're considered a traitor' which made me LOL  - Traitor?  Staying educated  is more the direction I was going.  Cannabis will be legal very soon and many large LPS will be opening their doors. - it's part of the process...  isn't this what everyone wanted only 10, 5 years ago. Legalization. Will you enter one of the gov. pot shops? I will to SEE. BUT not to buy.  I'll stick with my current grower - he is producing superior product.  What will happen if someone wants to return product?  My friend said he's going to buy it'  just to return it. hee hee hee.

I have had a 'bad bottle' of wine before... I have friends who wok at he LCBO and they told me people return wine.. that tastes off'. How will they handle this? I think it's sad we won't get to experience Cannabis as I did in California for example..  we won't get to see  it up close or smell from my understanding-  time will tell and it won't be long NOW.
Many will buy from them - just out of novelty.   Interesting times for sure!

It is a long weekend here in Ontario & it's overcast, drizzle and cool- who cares it's just nice to get out and putter.  Time to get out in the garden, plant & paint.

With TLC & THC
Georgia
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"Not in my lifetime will I see cars that self drive..."   I heard someone  remark recently  
& thought:  REALLY? Because... I'm pretty sure a self driving car just hit & killed someone. 
Not in this lifetime will I see a woman president...  some say - I beg to differ.
Not in this lifetime will I see world hunger end - I pray I'm wrong.

One "not in this lifetime will I see.." I heard several times- especially about 10 years ago when Storm started using cannabis as his medicine at 15. & I started to educate my family & friends on Cannabis - I would hear:  
                         "Not in this lifetime will we see cannabis legalized"

As you might be aware.. this caused me great added stress, sadness & anger... when I use to care what others thought and tried to defend my sons 'use of cannabis', but soon realized &  I learned quickly - if you cared about me & my son- and his pain,  what he was dealing with - you didn't give a fuck about the Cannabis - you supported US & I am grateful - you know who you are. What a journey this has been.

In less than 2 months Cannabis will become legal in Canada. I'm pretty sure I'll still be alive when it happens.   hee hee   God willing.    Will I call up a few and say:
                                  I TOLD YOU SO! Mother fuckers (yes, I think it from time to time still) lol    

No. I won't have to... they will know.   I told you.  How about an apology?
No.  Don't worry about it - no apologies needed because your opinion then taught me long ago not to give a fuck what you think. What I know NOW is this, this is common for many, just yesterday a friend was telling what relief he feels now with cannabis becoming legal 'made to feel like a pot head in the past by family'- what is it with family - thinks they can say shit and you'll just take it.
Not I.  Probably why very few family speak to me.   lol   So be it.  
​With legalization will come education. Thank God.

Amen.  I say Amen because it is Jesus  who I have talked to, cried  and begged  for understanding - understanding every time someone said something  hurtful - didn't believe us, condemned my choice as a mom for allowing Storm to use cannabis  as his medicine - had it not been for Jesus - I would have been lost and lonely long ago., instead I've thrived in my heart & with my art & my beliefs in this plant. 
So.. for all those that never thought you'd see cannabis legal in 'our' lifetime - here's a Unicorn to go with!  I bet you never thought you'd see one of them either!  Saddle up!  Cannabis is coming Canada!   Hee Hee Hee  -YEE HAW!
AMEN.

​You are forgiven.. it has been amusing seeing you proven  you wrong & I am happy you are still alive.

Wit TLC & THC
Georgia  & family - including  our animals ... 
 who are more loving & understanding than some 'human family.

& then I woke up to a giant snail in my living room from my friend Justin!  LOL
I just knew it's going to be an awesome day.  
It was the ULTIMATE 'snail mail' - as it just appeared. 

Just playing with paint...   and dead bee's.  I'll put this out on the back deck.

I'm having trouble parting with the little deceased beauties. I found them outside, last week & they've been on my desk ever since. They are truly amazing.   Sadly, the bee's have been hit hard in Canada this year.  I am planting a wild BEE garden!
Forget the vegetables, I'll buy from the market and grow just a few but this summer I've decided to focus on BEEs.  Please educate your children NOW, you can pick up a neat BEE house at most garden stores or make your own! It would be a fun & education activity for kids and adults alike & while your at it- throw up a bird feeder

 The little 'WE Can DO it!"  was painted of a friend who is having a procedure soon, she's such a brave young woman and has already been through many surgeries..  we take so much for granted.  It's not until the end of the month but she is in my prayers, my heart & on my mind everyday, I know she will come through like the rockstar she is - I do wish she didn't have to have it though.  Of course she like Dachshunds.  I must admit- this is more fun and easier  for me than me going to a card store!  
NOW- I can send exactly what I want. 

Have a BEAUTIFUL day..  I'll BE painting some cannabis creatures' I just though of. 

With LOTs of  TLC & THC
Georgia
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My 3rd eye elephant is awake and ready to explore the universe.
The vine the truck turns into is the  Ayahuasca Plant, which is said to have healing properties, I've read extensively, watched documentaries and have even thought I've found the perfect place where I might be interested in experiencing it of myself...  but alas - I'm not fond of vomiting & apparently it is part of the process, this does not mean I've ruled it out completely I am a firm believer in  "when the time is right.."

I believe these natural substances are here to help.  Some like cannabis - include helping the body with pain, involuntary movement, PTSD and much more, mushrooms  appear to help with issues of the mind sometimes getting to the core of a problem in minutes - where otherwise - other ways have taken years to process & Ayahuasca apparently does the same - it helps heal the mind. Now, I know many who have tired it - just since the past four years it seems to be something more are exploring- not to get HIGH but to HEAL.   

Once you start to learn about these plants your eyes open.  They open before you even experience them- and the first way they open is you start to ask yourself:
Why have we put people in jail for growing & enjoying nature?  
WHO decided what plants God gave us are for us to use and not to use?

Then you try some of these natural medicines- and your eyes open wider when you understand how they work, when you don't die, your brain does not fry', you realize the extent of the lies & control passed on from generations.. & hopefully you become awake & realize how we have hurt each other, other family members, others in society because we have judged them as "hippies & stoners" when they have actually been lovers & healers.  I've yet to read about people who use Ayahuasca who've turned violent ...  
I do not understand why these options are not available yet- proven deadly medications are on the increase still.  I do understand actually - $$$$$$$$$$$ - I do no understand why we allow it to continue.  The sun the moon & the truth..
Until all drugs in Canada become legal we will still be going in the wrong direction.

Open your eyes.

The elephant was painted with love as always the eyes resemble the centre of the actual vine -  they make jewelry from it. The green & background one moment appear bold the next they disappear when you get lost in the detail of this majestic, wise beast.
Someone has expressed interest in it with a couple of other pieces.. I'll sleep on it and then give  my price - if they decline, it will look awesome hanging in the gazebo!  

Acrylic on Canvas
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With THC & TLC 
Georgia

Did you read how much the Hydro board of directors  (part time) gave themselves a raise?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/hydro-one-raise-board-of-directors-1.4662385?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning  I can't help but ask... 
WTF is wrong with Canadians that we are ALLOWING this bullshit to happen???
No wonder we pay so much- they need to upgrade their STUFF for the summer- I guess.
Thanks Kathleen Wynne for killing us slowly. I will be glad when she is GONE. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/campaigner-liberal-ads-coalition-1.4661264
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Is #metoo dying down?   Hardly: 
www.cnn.com/2018/05/04/opinions/nobel-prize-literature-me-too-not-over-opinion-intl/index.html   & there will be more exposed.  It actually looks like it's happening ALL over the world, sad that it STILL needs to be addressed... all over the world.

Poppy & I just finished our latest book - The POWER of NOW, it's been around forever,  I'm glad I read it- - because we need to be reminded to be in the NOW... it's all that matters.  I'm all for forgetting the past, it serves no purpose other than 'hopefully' we learned lessons from it and what mistakes NOT to repeat.  Worrying about the future - theres no point. We have absolutely NO control.  None, we think we do.. we can hope & plan.. but  it's Gods decision. The power of NOW - is- it's hard to feel anything but fine- NOW - the birds remind me NOW is the time to listen to us sing & watch us fly. Now - BE happy, Be at peace.
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So, right here - RIGHT NOW I am exactly where God want's me to be - (you too) finishing up a few canvas paintings on this rainy afternoon.

with TLC & THC
​Georgia
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Sticks and stones can break our bones but names are just "words" usually uttered by  grumpy,  jealous,  insecure people.  

Learn this and then...   Let that shit go.

Who knows why we upset some people - just because we exist. How is it even possible to hate entire nations - a 'race' of people just because they live differently and look differently.
It happens all the time every day, every moment.  One of the saddest is to be simply disliked due to your gender or desired gender.  

Misogynist - what can we say about men who hate women & encourage the violence of women - they belong in jail. It is their lack of control and insecurities which make them behave so. I've met and know both sorts of men..  THANKFULLY,  I known many confident men, successful and kind men - never do they speak about women in a derogatory way- they exist  & this is the new generation of men who are going to succeed, the days of this bullshit & being 'pricks' are over.

'Bitch' is the most common term assigned by men to women over the decades...  
Bitch because we have no problems speaking up,  so be it  I've learned to embrace the inner Bitch.  I've wasted far too much time taking heed of others opinions... those days are done.
DO not waste YOUR time - Live in the NOW - focus on your gifts & talents and you will be happy while other are only distracted. Young women should be taught the correct definition of Bitch:  
A strong woman who isn't afraid to expresses herself and stand up for what she believes in.

A lovely young woman is missing in Toronto.. another woman missing. If you live in Toronto please pay attention, look, search.. help. I have the feeling this might end bad,  it does really seem out of the ordinary for this young woman.  This must be the most heartbreaking thing for any family.

Today if someone calls you a nasty name: Turn & say:  
"Thank You!... Lesson learned and now I shall move on- enlightened."
That is the gift they do provide - awareness - that they are struggling with issues and resort to name calling, knowledge is power - then you know who to surround yourself with- some people say keep you friends close & enemies closer - screw that!
I say - Keep that bad karma out of you positive way!  ;)

I have a few projects to complete- people are getting mail this week!
Time to venture out to the great backyard!

Have a lovely day - be good to yourself & remember to smile- this made me smile
hee hee  
Now my warm up is out of the way  I shall focus on a masterpiece!  ;D

With TLC & THC 
​Georgia