Storm and I had a great day when we went out - of course. We met the owner of Burger's Priest who reminded me a bit like my laughing Buddha - he has the nicest smile and was of course a very nice person.  He has worked hard to be where he is and it is paying off. The new location was packed! I of course had my mind set on the Tower of Babel - LOL what was I thinking!? The 3 guys beside me were amazed and kept commenting on my attempt to eat the burger, I was not getting full of the flavor I was getting physically full and was not able to eat it all.  I did bring it home and Norm enjoyed the rest - his first experience with Burgers' priest and - it was cold, squashed and a little soggy and he LOVED it! LOL It is comfort food on a new level. ALSO much easier for us to drive to. http://theburgerspriest.com/  Perhaps the drive.. too easy- I'm already craving! 
Storm and I also talked about the power of the internet and  the good aspects - he explained meme & Philosoraptor - you have to check it out - I found it a great giggle - and some I did not get - http://memebase.com/  the toon above my first attempt and the one below inspired by...  you have to get your inspiration anywhere you can!  
Today I am drawing some Cannabis cartoons. I have to take a break from time to time - not from the drawing but the frustrating facts of Cannabis - and I don't  normally feel that way - it is a BEAUTIFUL, wonderful plant! Without the Politics.  I guess it is when I get concerned for my own son. If I let the 'what ifs' take over I'd be done. So, time to take a bit of a break from FB, especially with all the political news at the moment- I know who I would vote for IF I was an American;  all I can do is hope and pray  that they get the best president they can that will listen to his people, for the people and by the people. I look forward to the first woman president - and to those of you who say it will never happen - they use to say that not too long ago. I know when S.H. (you know who...) was elected  I felt discouraged and worried, but I still believe in our people and yes I also still believe others in government.  BUT I know many Americans who will fear for their own lives.  Very ill, already suffering American's, in America who will live in fear because of their own president, and I don't just mean a few.. I believe many will feel that way. Death penalty for Cannabis? The U.S.A government has the patent on Cannabis confirming they believe it is medicine -  and  one running says he does not believe in Medicinal Cannabis ?  More than the cannabis issue what does this tell you about Compassion ?  EVEN if not ill.. image if you smoke a little cannabis and your lives destroyed. 
FOR all of us WHO have,  we know that is wrong.  If you have not, then really - you do not know and should do some real research before you judge others. 

To BRAD PITT : Oh! I am so disappointed in you! YOU KNOW! COME ON! Saying it turned you into a donut - I bet you were smoking it since the beginning of your career - if not sooner - your 'donut period' was not the cannabis but the stress - said it before and I will say it again - chances are it's the person NOT the plant.  Now - should you want to apologize feel free to call me - we can discuss it over - brownies and umm you can pose for a toon. My studio is tiny so Angie will have to stay home. xox Georgia  

Happy Holidays! It's Christmas to me Christmas is celebrating the birth of Jesus. This year  was one of the best Christmas's in a long time. It is almost easier to tell you what is was NOT about this year.. It was not about $$$,  It was not about Christmas parties, it was not about celebrating with alcohol, it was not about the past.  
It was about my family 2 and 4 legs and just being happy to relax and remind each other of exactly what we do have. I did get the most perfect gifts from each of my guys. Norm - the Wizard of OZ.  My favorite movie and its not on netflix- I have the VHS but the tape is wearing out LOL  - so we watched it today ;)))  Our new Christmas day tradition! From  Storm - a tibetan singing bowl. The most beautiful I have seen with a buddha on the inside.  I am intrigued with them, I cannot walk past one with out tapping it - I LOVE it.  It is also something I want to focus more on in the new year,  positive energy with some chanting, meditation and always prayer - try to tame my monkey mind. Not an easy task many days.  
Christmas eve was spent at my moms for diner and it was wonderful, my mom went all out - 
munchies galore, a wonderful turkey diner and tea and cake to end the evening. As well as some very thoughtful gifts. The best gift I feel we all had this year was each other, patience and hope.
 Norm and I had an incredibly proud moment  when our son took his champagne glass and his dads and passed - other than a sip to toast. They both had to drive home. How wonderful is that?  We have a 19 year old that get's it, we were saying we wish we thought like that when we were his age.  It has been a stress free wonderful Christmas.  Daisy - a wonderful addition, looking simply perfect in her new collar from her boy. Scruffy got a Christmas bath and trim and Tequila was allowed to give us all STINKY, old (16 year old) dog breath kisses. I had a draw on FB for a Christmas cartoon and was thrilled with the number of people that shared. It was my gift - I know everyone can't afford one of my drawings - lol - I could not afford one of my drawings! *They are very affordable BTW for an original ! ;-)) The girl that one- I know is a big fan so I figure it was meant to be.  3 different people chose the final winner - I was expecting someone from 1/2 around the world - but here it was someone from Scarborough!  The Lord works in mysterious ways. 
What does any of this have to do with Jesus. Before the holiday season I thought much about Forgiveness, Giving of our talent, Patience, Material objects and what exactly is most important to me in this world. Being close to the end of 2011 I thought about how difficult this past year has been, loss of friends and family,  our ongoing battles and struggles, and the problems I have had with my own health.  I really knew what I wanted for Christmas.
Peace of MIND.   I already have everything I need. A home, food, health (taken back a bit - lol, but so much better off than so many)  and the love of my guys - the love of everyone else is gravy ;-) much appreciated of course. It is Jesus that has taught me all of this.  I know some people do not agree and shake their heads and that is part of the problem .. can't you just love me for who I am? For who I am today. Me?  I'm not asking anyone to 'think, believe  or behave the same...  we all must and will come to our own conclusions but this is where I am at.  It is what is getting me by.   It was a wonderful Christmas...  Something to celebrate!  xox <><