I've reached my limit on FB 5000!  I have had very little time to friend anyone - most people have sent me a request  because they have seen my cartoons on someone's page.  That is pretty amazing!  In a year - it just kinda hit me and YES
 I have a HUGE SMILE ON my face!!!
I checked out my friends list I have friends from Newmarket! LOL
I have friends in: Colombia - funny - had to start with that one, Florida, Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela, Michigan, Rio de janerio, Greece, France, Norway, B.C! (go figure), Domenican, Peru, Nigeria, Guatemala, Johannesburg, Hong Kong, Italy, illinois, Guadalajara, U.K., Pakistan, N.Y, Egypt, Jordan, Argentine, Texas, Thailand, Germany, Indai, Indonesia, Spain, Chili, Australia, NewZealand, California, South Korea, Brazil, Turkey, Singapore, Saudia Aribia, - o.k.! All through out Canada and the USA.  HOW COOL IS THAT!?  I think it is cooler than a Hallmark card ;-D 
I have to say it . THANK you!!! Planting the seed of cannabis education. 
I have also been blessed to hear from so many around the world who have shared some of the facts about Cannabis, easy to read - harder to digest when you get an e mail from someone who's family member is being put to death because of a plant!  Mostly,  I hear from people who use cannabis to ease their pain. Body and Mind.  I believe them - you now why? LIVING PROOF!  I shall take this as a wonderful sign to keep doing what I am doing.
It started with the love for my son - and always will be about that but it has grown into much more.
The love for each other. ONE LOVE   
End this insanity  - 
Seed MADE by GOD. I believe he is the true patent holder. ;-) 
Seed  provided by God for all to enjoy - along with everything else.
                                          We all deserve to be healthy and happy.
WOW! More places that I have ever been or will probably ever be but perhaps my toon is cut out and put on someone fridge! No longer on just my own.  Time to go celebrate by cooking diner! ;-) I am thankful, truly. XOX <><

See me at the EXPO and mention this post.xox

Love is  a boy and his dog, for both of them. 
Love is for me,  both of them.
Drawing, Thinking, Praying.
xox <><

Could not resist. ;-)
Death by cannabis - no not ever. Never in History. So why is it illegal? 
Death by Alcohol - every day, all over the world.  So why is it legal?
Death by Prescribed medications - every day, all over the world...
What more proof does anyone need than that?  PRIORITIES. 
We need to get them right, and then remind those who WE elect and work for US 
to get it right. 
 Children and their welfare should be everyones FIRST priority. 
This morning my son said something about this bone disease to me. Between us.
I  can't lie it has had me crying off and on this a.m. because it is true.  
Makes me think... What do I say to that? What the fuck do I say to that? 
It also has had me get my priorities back in line. LIFE is short.
My child NEEDS Cannabis. My first priority.  
I BELIEVE as a mother that our  son has God given permission to have the rights as humans to use cannabis as his medicine before man made toxic and often fatal medicines.

Questions?  Research.  6630507
XOX <><  G

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When I told my son "love makes requests, not demands.." He is so quick, he looked a me with love in his eyes and said   "will you make me a B.T.L"  LOL How could I refuse?   
The Cannabis plant does not demand the humming birds attention, it just sits there in all it's beautiful glory..   Just like when your sitting there and a butterfly happens to land on your shoulder.  When your son comes out of the blue and hugs you and says I love you mom..  not because I have demanded it ;-)  Can it get any better than that? 
Today is a Beautiful - COLD - sunshine filled day!   
I plan on drawing several inspirational pieces this weekend.  
Did you know that this week is Medicinal Cannabis week??  
That is reason enough to spread LOVE. 
Forget Valentine's day (marketing money maker). 
Show someone you love them every day! 
Everyday that my son tells me 'I love you mom' is the greatest day!
As for hubby..   after 20 years - flowers are not needed, I'm turned off of diamonds (lucky him) The fact that today he woke up and did the dishes for me, brought me coffee in bed- is valentine enough!  He shows me he love me everyday - just by getting up and going to work every day. I am BLESSED!!  ARE you?

Monday! I realized yesterday - doing my domestic diva stuff, every where I looked I am surrounded by LOVE!  Day after day I am loved unconditionally. Pets help us. They comfort, assist humor and love us. Also recently learning they need to obey us as well. How wonderful to have a turkey diner and not have all the dogs begging at the side of our chair.. thank you Cesar.  So Simply today I am thankful for my pets.  From oldest to youngest... Each age is the info under the image - you might be shocked!   If you can rescue a cat or dog with some training and lots of love you will have a companion and friend for their life. Or in the case of Larry - they might outlive you!  All living in one house, playing, eating together, sleeping- Fur, skin, scales - True LOVE sees no difference! I am blessed to have these beasts!
Not to mention all the cartoon ideas they inspire! ;-)) hee hee 
xox <><

      We have been watching the Dog Whisperer -Cesar Millan. I can honestly tell you that already in a week Daisy responds to sit, paw, down and come! When I do that “CHHHHHT” she instantly looks at me and sits. 
      Now here is the amazing part- So does Scruffy! She is only now learning to sit on command. I have not taken them for walks because Scruffy - little power house that she is, pulls terribly and I have arthritis in both hands & sore hands = no draw. So I bought her a choke collar and already she is not pulling and walking amazing!  Hail Cesar! 
     Tequila has growled at everyone forever and she just looks at me with eyes that clearly say - you have got to be kidding. She is 16 and a wonderful dog. She has her puppy moments and never refuses to chase a ball - so I have no intentions of pinning her to the ground to make her listen. She does acknowledge that I am pac leader and quietly walks away when discipline the others. hee hee hee.  Daisy right now loves the new snow! Her first snow ever! How exciting it must be! She comes in through that dog door and bounds right up to who ever she sees! CRAZY DOG!!  Scruffy use to be a crazy dog until one day when Norm for a joke pinched her nipple(s) made the sound of milking a cow (? my cartoonist mind has created -as I have never milked a cow) and she instantly lay back  it was like she was hypnotized!  LOL To this day it is all that it takes to calm her down *she really does look like the toon when it happens. Isn’t it amazing how much they affect our lives these wonderful furry creatures! Not a day goes by where they don’t make me smile or lavish me with affection. 

Yes we love our dogs but we do realize they do need discipline, they need to listen, it takes time but I believe when you get past this crazy puppy stage you will have a friend for life! One that doesn’t piss you off cause she ate your purse handle or favorite bra! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. 

Thank you Cesar for sharing  your gift . Doing what you love and helping so many animals from being put down or given away.  xox  
http://www.cesarsway.com/

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 <><

I'm drawing a cartoon for someone I like and I'm trying to combine a dog and fish.. anyhow I search quotes to get inspired. I saw that quote above and of course the first thing that came to my mind was my girls. Such inspiration. I giggled when I was drawing it and again when I was inking it.  I wish you could see the original - so much more detail but I have been told not to post stuff at a high res. thats' how people can steal my work. I don't mind sharing but not steal ;-) Anyhow made up my mind. It's mine ;-)   To celebrate love, puppies, crazy dogs and old dogs and medicine! A natural medicine that has eased our pain! On several levels.
I still giggle now when I look at it. Thank God.  I LOVE what I do but if you think it is easy it is not. Not the drawing but the learning.  Learning about people who go to jail. Sick people. I say everyone should have the right but don't be confused... I believe the only way to end this stupidity is to legalize, and I want it ended for the love of my son, family and friends.  I am not a scholar, business woman or expert on any of this. I'm still learning. My son teaches me the most. He is very smart about all of it. I am so proud of him.  I thank God for him several times a day ;-)
I believe we meet everyone for a reason.. at my first protest I was walking one way and I met a young man walking in the opposite direction, he was carrying a plant. I do not know how we started talking but we did and I was instantly impressed.  His backpack looked heavy and I remember telling him if he needed a place to stay he was welcome to camp in our backyard. Anyhow  at the end of the protest he gave Storm his little plant. I was so excited! I want to protest! To tell the world - My son is not hurting!!! My son is enjoying life! For the first time! Sleeping at night! Not worried about the future! BECAUSE of this amazing plant!!  Adam and I have crossed paths a few times now and I have had the pleasure of also meeting his lovely girlfriend.  Every time I walk away thinking what a great guy. What a bright future. What a big heart. Please take a moment to read this, Adam puts it so perfectly.  I am proud of him too. _http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Canada+needs+medical+marijuana+policy+that+puts+patients+first/5867102/story.html

So I don't alwasy have something to giggle about..  but then I just think, remember why I am doing what I am and who I am working for ;-) Back to work!  xox <><

After much discussion and searching every couple of days we found Daisy.  I will be completely honest, I was afraid to get a puppy- even after the e mail confirmed and the pick up time arranged my stomach in knots.. should we?   WE did!  Only a few days in and we are all so happy and in love already with our new addition Daisy.  The past month and much conversation we decided we can't be afraid, we have a home and love to offer and a desire to have a dog.  I tried shelters first, I like to get a dog from a shelter - problem in a house full of animals it is best to introduce a puppy. Puppies at shelters are few and far between.  We have  Ticky who is our old girl and Scruffy -who already has a huge attitude so a puppy allows  everyone to let their guard down - including our cat Darkie who is already stealing food right from Daisy's mouth!  I did in fact try to get a dog that was over a year and the owner changed her mind - then just after I arranged to pick up Daisy - I got an e mail  saying she had changed her mind and we could have the dog- it was too late I have already confirmed Daisy.   Why Daisy? She is so CUTE!
She was born on a farm only one of 3 puppies (not a mill) and pets stores - well come on $800- and up?  NOT to mention I love a MUTT!!! All our dogs (except for the 2 great danes) have been mixed breeds. In our experience and that of friends I have heard many stories that other pure breeds all come with their problems.  A dog is a dog, mutts love just like every other dog.  I found Daisy on Kijijii  We did have to drive 2.5 hours one way. Worth every mile. 
 Daisy is home - first a bath! Living in a barn she smelled like a cow. LOL  The amazing thing is she instantly started to scratch the door to go out or whined - I guess because she was alwasy outside - so not one accident! YeHAW !!   And today - only day three, she uses the dog door!!!   Most importantly - she is very lovable, a tail that wags with just a look at her. They say.... a dog's lifespan is like a twinkle of a star in the universe, the influence of a canine companion on one's soul is forever.  This I know to be true.