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It was a great weekend. the weather was beautiful and we took our dogs for a long walk. We have two dogs now Tequila (11) and Scruffy (4). I LOVE our dogs.  Scruff is not the sharpest pencil in the box and Tequila is getting up there.
Each has her own personality. Just looking at either can make me smile.  I did this toon a while ago after Scruffy was 'Fixed"  Donated the original (framed) with $$ going to our local shelter. I hope it did well. I don't have $$$ but I have my talent and I am blessed with friend  who has a Gallery frames my donations for free. Her donation!!  Together we are trying to make a difference.  On FB this a.m. a stranger - I've never met said they thought of me and smiled and I am making a difference with my cartoons.
What a great way to start my day. And nice for someone to say.

FB  - some days I can take it or leave it. I saw a post yesterday that "grinds my gears!" Someone on EASTER Sunday posted a photo of Jesus coming out of his tomb. He is Risen! (Beautiful image) and some one commented, along the lines.. "and he saw his shadow and returned for another 6 weeks of winter. "
      WHO does that?  I found that so sad. 
He makes a joke about this womans saviour on one of the holiest days of the year. I do not care what you Believe- or do not Believe,   I did not find it funny. I found it petty. To criticize others for what they believe? What helps them make it another day in this life? The person that posted the comment is someone I know and like, a friend. Hmmmmm..  Not impressed. 
I decided not to say anything to him.
Buddha: If you have nothing nice to say 
              ... say Nothing.
Jesus: Pull the stick out of your own eye before     you point out the speck in someone elses.
    Me: I think he has a stick.. not in his eye.

Well this is my favorite toon I did of Scruffy. 
For all you dog lovers! ENJOY. xox

On Tuesdays I have art lessons with Jenelle, a wonderful young lady who likes art! Painting , pasting - what ever. Although I teach her painting I find she also teaches me a few things during our conversations. :-) 


Wednesday was 4/20 - Storm and I went to see the new 'Treating Yourself' Head quarters! (The magazine I draw for)  It was of course impressive. I am - said it before - thrilled to be a part of the TY family. They are spreading the word in a big way and helping so many people. 
Below a photo with us and Bong man. Bong man is a nice guy and he goes everywhere in this costume. He makes me smile. He makes everyone smile.
In the afternoon at 4:20 I was not with so many of my friends 'lighting up' - but was getting my injections to tame the twitch! ;-)  

Thursday I worked at my friends Gallery and as always met some nice people ;-)  and my friend Scott drove all the way up just so I could try out a smart car!  LOVE it!  I want mine GREEN. 
OH, remember the GRATE?  The woman who is the proud owner called me to thank me and sent me an e mail. How terrific is that. 

Thursday ever we met with our lawyer (another lovely guy) to sign our will.  My hubby and I both slept easier.
Sad when you hear horror stories of people who the Government comes in and takes everything!

A good friend of ours was telling me how this happened to his family and they lost property (and stuff! Even the little things) that had been in the family for decades - all because there was no Will! So that it done. That peace of mind came from my friend Kat. xox

Yesterday was 'Good Friday' and I reflected on Jesus, faith and what I feel is important to me. 
So many people around us suffering. I thank God for everything.  Today is a new day! 
I plan on drawing - go figure ;-) 
OH I also am picked up by a new paper.. 
I'll work on my www today and get that up to day.  I am blessed. 

I read the Bible and talk to Jesus and Mary. What ever it takes!
What ever gets you thought the night.. Whatever gets me through the day..

The Bible - I find interesting and confusing - I Believe it is the ultimate text/test book. It makes me THINK. As it should ;-) This is why we have brains. TO think for ourselves.
I find the names interesting as well as the stories.  I PRAY. 
What mother would not? My son has a progressive illness.
No treatment - no cure. NOT yet! I believe in Miracles. I pray.
As a family we did a lot of talking over the holidays, especially since the Strip is getting more attention.  In 3 Major magazines and a BC newspaper. 
The facts are. Cannabis is the medicine that has my son thriving!
Like a plant from a plant.4 years now! Something that eases his suffering. 
But the more I learn ( I read about it every day) the more frustrated I get.
Not to mention the people I meet. It's making me crazy!  I BELIEVE if 
everyone just started to seriously look into it, CHANGE is inevitable.
Cannabis is In our life to stay! Cannabis is NOT going away!
LEGALIZE and research. Get together on this.  Get past the Hippie thing.. 
and think about it . Really think about it. 
I have to say for every little negative thing that is said.. usually - it is said "might" or "could".. never states that is is a fact that Cannabis causes..
 I live with results. How can you deny what you see every day? 
And now yes, I guess it is my job to learn more. As I continue to learn I continue to draw. 
I'd like to say on one note.. Health Canada. Anytime we have contacted health Canada they have been polite and seem to be trying their hardest.
I feel they are between a rock and hard place. I am a PROUD Canadian. They need to FIX the problems they are currently having and step up to continue to support people who need their medicine. I feel Canada is ahead of the game with Cannabis and HEMP. I am a proud Canadian but I am a 
Prouder Earthing.  For the greater good. I guess i am officially a Cannabis Activist.  YIKES!  I am! How the heck did I get here! Sadly - Blood , sweat and tears. Has turned into LOVE and paint and Joy.  I would not change a thing! I love my guys. Tonight's toon on Cultivating Compassion page. 
Have a peek ;-)  xox <><

Oh, The twitch is back ;-( Got that crazy thing going on again! At Walmart this a.m. I caught my reflection in the window- thought oh my gosh!!! Some ones going to take my photo - the crazy people that shop at Walmart. So be it. There are worse things in this life.  So instead of tweets I've got Twitch! I have 11 followers! LOL- Time to figure it out. Maybe not.. Drawing and family more important than Twitting. TIME to draw.. Storm came up with the next TWO !  (He really is my inspiration) ;-)

It is Christmas eve!  It will be a quiet Christmas. We will be going to mass this evening and I can't wait. It is one of the few times that my guys come with me.  As I have said before I believe that what ever you Believe - that makes you a better person is all GOOD. For me it is God and Jesus. Tonight we celebrate the birth of our saviour. The best gift ever given.  Here is the first photo of Storm. Taken at 4 months - in his first Tux! LOL  He was the best gift God ever gave to us. I thank God for him every day. 
What we have gone though as a family has only increased our love for each other. Together we will continue to be here for each other.  Christmas is not about Gift - although.. Storm is pretty excited for his gift this year! ;-))
It is about the people in our lives that make our life richer with their gifts.


Gifts of encouragement, laughter, kindness, friendship and LOVE.
This year I am Blessed to say I have several very good people in our life. Tonight I will thank God for all of them for my Christmas Gifts. 
But by far the best Gift we ever received... A Miracle.

The card I drew this year combines a few things. The 3 very wise men bringing gifts such as herbs and incense, everything that was most valuable for The KING is born. The Birth of Jesus. A man better than any other. You know the story. The ultimate love story.
Also the 3 wise men represent: Hear no evil, See no evil and Speak no evil.
A simple rule I try to live by. Easier said then done.  As always I had fun drawing it. I thought, I am drawing a birthday card for Jesus. 
I put TLC into every brush stroke. xox  Merry CHRISTMAS! <><


The original has jewels stuck al over it & Gold foil, It is very cool.
It was my meditation for today. 

They say... '?'  God, Jesus, Buddha, Dali Lama that we must find the good in everything. I do believe that, for you do realize things, even if at the time you  - you shout - "TELL ME! What am I to learn from this?!"   
When Money can not buy what you want most in the world...  it instantly loses all it's value.


It is ONLY money. Nice to have so you don't have to worry about meals.
It CAN Not buy Happiness. IT can not buy LOVE
It CAN make one more comfortable... but not forever.


So it's only money. Just do what you love when you get the time to do it. Stop working so hard for all that MONEY- before it kills you!


So thank you for realizing that Blessing. I'm going o go draw ;-)


with love.. <><