I've decided  to start right away with what is important to me! What I plan on continuing  to focus on.  I read that helium kills more people that most drugs combined- I never thought of that. I mean, I know Peanuts kill people and Cannabis has never killed anyone (*you will note in the article below it says for example..) But Helium! COME on admit it, how many of you have tried Helium! LOL It makes me giggle even to ask that. I did Helium so many times! BUT I did not know it could kill you!! I am one of those who when I breath in Helium I sound like a true munchkin and would sing the song.. "I wish to welcome you to Munchkin land... tra la la la la la la la" - People crack up and say 'oh come on, one more time!" Usually I would.  WHO KNEW!? Not me. Not aware that I was taking my life  in my hands for a few giggles.  I knew I would feel a bit light headed- even dizzy and then would normally stop. I am sure my parents and family that witnessed this also not aware. 
THAT is what this is all about! Become aware!  Educate yourself. 
Cannabis is a very safe drug.  MUCH safer than Alcohol and Tobacco and Coffee! *Yes you all forget that that too is a drug !!
I believe IMO there are a few categories of Cannabis users:  
Hippies - harmless, peaceful just want to mellow out - most older and who are they harming? No one.  To each his own.
Stoners - just want to get high - roll a doobie! Who are they hurting ?- Mostly themselves and not physically - but with lack of motivation - other than for getting high, they will go nowhere fast but that usually is more about the person than the pot. Their loss 
Recreational users. People who want to relax - take the edge off - only partake from time to time much like a casual drinker. Who are they hurting - no one.
Medicinal users.  People suffering from pain, depression, cancer, PTSD, arthritis, crohns, 
nausea,  M.S., Migraine, Glaucoma...  and MORE! To many to for me to mention..  Who are they hurting? THEY are helping! Themselves.  Easing pain. Bringing peace.

All in all  IT IS time to end the lies and stop the insanity against people for using something that is less harmful than a BALLOON! 

Happy New year!
http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2011/12/23/helium-is-more-dangerous-than-cannabis-ecstasy-and-mephedrone-put-together/

Finally my much awaited test results today. MRI looks o.k.    I breath a sigh of relief.  Unfortunately I am no closer to knowing what is going on.  I admit my Dr. appeared just as confused and frustrated as I am. I felt bad for him.  I like him. Even though he does not know what is wrong with me. LOL   I think this is part of the battle.. liking your Dr. feeling like you an actually talk to them. "A strange case"  I'm too tired to think about that. The twitch continues with MEGA twitch making an appearance from time to time so I know I'll be thinking about it from time to time. 
I came home to a clean house! Mom's are you with me!? My FLoORS WASHED! Bed made, bathroom cleaned! The entire time I was away my amazing son cleaned our house. I am still speechless. I got a big hug and I love you when we talked about the Dr.s.  He made my day.
We cheered with apple juice.      I love my son.  
SO .. F%$#! TWITCH!!!  You steal too much fun from me as it is.  No tumor! AMEN!
You know when I was in my car I was thanking God over and over and over. I hope he heard me ;-)

I am drawing and cleaning my studio, going to chant a little Om Mani padme hum and later tonight sneak in some time with my Giant Laughing BUDDHA!!  I can not wait till he is on my wall Glowing... with LOVE. At first I was going to sell him outright..  No way. I'm enjoying the time I spend with him in painting meditation. He makes me smile think and  remember all things good and that how lucky I am to be able to be here yet another day;-))
It goes without saying I got a great toon idea from the Dr.s office.. be drawing too.

11/11/11  Miss you big time pop. Love George. & Don. xox

5 years ago - had you asked me these questions I might have said yes to a couple.  Now I know better. I learn more every day. It has become my job. I had a mom e mail me who's child suffers from childhood arthritis and I told her what I know, I also told her that she should talk to her Dr.s.  When it comes to our children I think  most parents do not want to pump their children with toxic chemicals! I hope most would not. Sadly I am realizing many do not even give it a second thought ;-(  Especially children that will have to take these medications for life. Compared to most options Cannabis is a safe medicine! If it can be used to control pain on top of other medications needed it should be explored! I tell all my Dr.s.  THEY need to hear it from people. 


Storm and I had a great day today - as always when we go out and some good conversations. One was about Dr.s and what we read on FB : A woman was saying while at a "Dr.s" office she was going to try to get her license for sleeping problems - and does not want to use harmful chemicals. The office was full of people many admitting they just want to have a license to smoke pot!  She also heard that for $2000, she would get it guaranteed with a plant limit of 43.  Heres the thing.. these Dr.s. ..ARRRRRRGGGHHH!!!   There are many many people who seriously need cannabis to help theme ease their pain. My son is one of them. This Dr. - gives it to who ever pays - of course you are going to go to him.  If you need it medically -ASK YOUR normal Dr.                      OR HOW will it ever change!?
In the past I have posted how - be prepared, provide facts regarding your condition. If at first they say no - ask why and have an intelligent conversation. Perhaps they need to be educated. We have been lied to for decades - they are just like us. This is my passion I make time to research, educate.  My Dr.s are busy every day trying to figure out hundreds of aliments - they do not have the time to research. BUT ASK.  One person said they would be too embarrassed to ask their "real doctor"  in my opinion then -you don't BELIEVE. 
I am NOT ashamed of our medicine.  
I have said it before - I have no issues with those who want to use it recreationally -been there done that.  IF YOU DO just want to get "HIGH" - ADMIT IT !  STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS AS A HUMAN!  VOTE! VOICE!  Don't be going to a Dr. paying $200 and saying you need it medically - don't make up some bullshit excuse. IF you do you are part of the problem! You are helping prohibition! 
Once you understand the pain that some of these people are going through to use a medicine - the negative stigma attached because of those that do just use it as an excuse to get high..  It is not right, It is bad karma and quite frankly your fucking with my kids medicine! 
Mine and many others.  One day you might NEED it.  I pray you don't.
Perhaps  - you think your getting 'high' but  perhaps it is helping you more that you realize. 
Cannabis is medicine. As for the person that said they would get it for them for $2000. guaranteed,  they are a vulture. Preying on the sick. Making it all about $$$ And that is why we are all here in the first place.   These jokers that just want to get high and then joke/brag about it, you wonder why seriously sick people are getting pissed off?  I do know of a couple of people that went to the 'Dr.' - and paid and I was happy for them,  as I agree knowing the situations -they would benefit from Cannabis.  I can only hope that they were not embarrassed to ask their own Dr. first.  I am not a Dr.  BUT I am a BELIEVER.  If more and more people go to their Dr. and ask they are going to have to start to listen , AND if they  are narrow minded, FIND A NEW DR.!  This is your life you are talking about. Do you want someone like that?
I am blessed I have great Dr.s - I can say that I have talked about it with all of them, each if anything has listened. That is a step in the right direction.  IT is between YOU and your Dr., No one else can feel your pain.  IF you like your Dr. and your Dr. does not agree - don't give up - educate them each time you go in...  never give up.  I think it is almost as important to like the person. Like your Dr. you have to be honest with them too.  If they think you just want to get high - then I agree with them. Declined. Dr.s are not stupid ( LOL - at least I hope my brain Dr. knows what he's doing, hee hee hee) DON'T insult them with a bullshit excuse. They deal with some very seriously ill, very sick people. 
  STAND up for your rights.   IT is much less harmful than alcohol. 
BEFORE anything   
BELIEVE

Several months ago I asked people to share their stories on their pets and cannabis. All my dogs have consumed Cannabis at one time or another. They love it. Tequila will take it right off the table in any form, bud, cookie and she loves the vapor bag. I had several e mail  so many in fact I can draw a few cartoons ;-))) But this was one of my first.  I would also like to add that at the time when I brought my dog into the vet because she had consumed a cookie one of the assistants said "Dogs die from cannabis all the time."  Really - all the time? then why can't I find anything  about this?  DESPITE her saying this I have researched and asked and asked and to date I have not found one case of a pet dying because of cannabis.. So - just more reefer madness?  
I also know a few pet owners that have given their pets prescription drugs for anxiety? They of course come with a warning of overdose!  WTF? Or a pet is too hyper!? They walk the pet, play with the pet! Don't be popping pills into you pets! If it has an ind=fection or something and needs medicine that is a different story - but anxiety pills?   Cannabis was used in history for years as a veterinary medicine!  It is the obvious choice.  A HEALTHY herbal medicine. Below are actual facts *especially that cannabis kills cancerous brain cells and promotes new brain cell growth in rats and humans!! Don't believe me? RESEARCH IT!
Prove me wrong!  I am blessed to have two beautiful dogs. I lost 2 this year and the pain I can tell you still creeps up on me some days. My one girl Tequila is 16 and suffers from arthritis and is getting 'lumpy' so when she sneaks a little bit of Storms medicine or comes and stands near him when he vaporizes we.. Let it be! Watching her roll on the floor after and run and get her ball is more than the proof we need.  Scruffy on the other hand does not really seem to care for it so much - It's all about choice Scruffy!  
xox   <><

I had Amy Anonymous  http://www.amyanonymous.ca/other-stuff-i-make.html  up on the weekend and she asked me what I thought about the new changes expected here in Canada with the MMAR. I told her "people have to fight." 
Let me clarify  - how do you fight? (LOOK AT TOON BELOW) 
You fight by educating others including Dr.s. IF you believe Cannabis is beneficial to your health then explain why. Better yet bring proof. I bring copies of magazines  to every Dr. I see. **I admit I am lucky I have extra copies of all the great magazines ;-)- if you do not then find info and print it off, make a cannabis education package. LEAVE it with your Dr. regardless of the decision they make, hopefully they will read it and get more knowledge on the subject.  There are so many documented cases now on SO MANY ailments.
Do your research, go to your Dr. and if they says no then he/she owes you an explanation why...  Dr.s work for us!  If he/she says no- then I suggest you remind them of the oath he/she took, your rights  a human and wanting to chose the best options for your own health.  If they still say no- then thank them & tell him you will be looking for a new Dr.   That is what you have to do. There are Dr.s out there who do care and are educated on the subject and some that are paying attention.  I will say one this this only applies if you believe.  

If you just want to get high - your on your own. IF that is the case then I also suggest you do your part by educating people! Tell them about the medical facts, how it is SAFE drug compared to other legal drugs such as alcohol and Tobacco and pre-scribed drugs. How much harm the war on drugs is harming people all OVER this PLANET! From jail to death.  PUSH for legalization. VOTE. SUPPORT.  
No one gets a free ride. 
IF you believe in CANNABIS stand up for what you believe in.  
Change minds first. 

I can not tell you how gratifying it is to be baking Storm  cookies, all the wile thinking about how wonderful it is.  I am using all natural ingredients ALL NATURAL ingredients! To this day it amazes me! HOW I wish I knew then what I know now. I have said it before and I will say it again - as a matter of fact I will keep saying it until people start to listen -Had I known how wonderful this medicine is in helping our son with his pain I would have been baking him cookies when he was 4! When he was diagnosed.  I wish  the hospitals had told me about cannabis as a choice for medicating our son. I still feel bad about all the medicine we kept giving him, I was worried about the damage it was doing to his internal orgsans -mind and body.
I must move on. NOW I know better - so  today as I bake his cookies - his medicine - it is though I have a sense of peace knowing I am helping him, feeding him and easing his pain. This is what every mother wants to do for her children. Thank God for me in our house COMFORT food is taken to an entirly new level.  As a mother - it makes ME  feel good! I thank God as I bake with this healing herb. 
To think if laws change - I might not be able to have the medicine to make cookies. JUST the thought of this turns my stomach into knots. I AM AFRAID to watch our son suffer. I am not sure if you can understand this but if come from years of watching helplessly - daily I remind myself that it is o.k. now- he is medicating and not hurting, he is in control. I'm not worried about overdoes, side effect or the loss of his quality of life. We have Cannabis and he is living his life - he is working, learning-living ;-)))
I read today on FB- the differnt drama going on with some of the activists.. people have to put their differences aside! THERE are so many people around the world that want Cannabis legalized - it amazes me that it is not. WE need to work together. The cartoon I just did.. "Recently I read:"   I thought, I should put 'where' I read it.. but realized- NO - what is happening in that cartoon  is happing all over the world! WHO CARES where?  IT is Happening and it is WRONG. SIMPLE.   IF YOU ARE NOT  looking at the big picture.. then you are not working together for this cause. It is bigger than our small town, our province our states our countries - it is a world wide problem . I know many people like to use it recreationally and that is fine, as an educated adult you should be free to chose what you put in your body - BUT DO NOT FORGET- CANNABIS is more than a high for many people it is life saving medicine!!!  MORE than anything - it should be legal and freely grown by who ever wants to - to ease suffering! GOD put it here how dare anyone one use to to profit when suffering is involved.
All of you-  who grow and give medicine away THANK YOU. YOU get it!!
Rick Simpson and his healing oil - Thank you.  Now that is one Canadian I AM  very proud of.  Jack Herer.. he got it. He knew what he was doing.
Well  if you are reading this please... do it for LOVE. That is the only way we will make this change happen. Love for other people, love for our children, family, friends... love of the plant - LOVE OF all things green on this earth.  

I want to say here and now. I want no part of GOSSIP, no picking sides, no he said she said,
I am before anything else my son's mother. I will not see him suffer if I can help it ever again.
I know why I am doing what I am doing. FOR LOVE.  Like me or not I do not care. I am here to first make parents aware - parents with children who are hurting. If while doing this I can help others be heard - that is just an added blessing
Im doing what I do for my son, husband and the plant.
I'm here for the plant. 
xox  <><  

As you might imagine I get a few requests.. "draw me!" ;-)) Or "can you draw this idea..."
Most of them funny and I enjoy the ideas. Some It takes longer than others or sometimes and idea will trigger a different toon in the same direction. Some "I Get" & some "I Don't" 
just like many people with my comics. YOU can NOT please everyone. ;-)

But the other day I got a request, just a couple of lines that have forever changed my life. 
-"if you dont mind i would like to request cartoon for ending dead execution for cannabis in my country malaysia...to educate my people mind.."
My first thoughts: What?! Seriously? ...What? Oh my God... I asked for more information and it was provided. How sad. How sad all of this is on too many levels.
 HOW wrong it all is. WAR on Drugs? More like WAR on  WEAK. 
Then I had trouble. How could I? How can I draw this easily, seriously and pray it gets the message across. I thought about it all day yesterday. I went to bed feeling very tired (my twitch is constant & frankly exhausting) and a little sorry for myself. Then it came to me. Almost asleep ... quite simply: IT IS so sad on so many levels. 
I read earlier this week about a young mom who got sent to jail for 12 years! Leaving 3 kids. FIRST OFFENSE,  just over 4 grams. I think it said $30.00 worth. The judge 'justifying' it by 'setting an example'. OF what!? To her kids of how cruel life can be?  Selling a HERB that does not HURT anyone. Not a rapist, murderer, human trafficking, child pornographer.. not scum of the earth.  A MOM. How much will it cost for her to be in prison for 12 years? What will happen to her children? Clearly that judge does not care. Generations have suffered  and will continue to do so because of this war on CANNABIS. A PLANT.   

In Canada they are talking about taking away the already legal rights of the sick - so that they can no longer be responsible for growing their own medicine. Forcing the already suffering to resort back to "dealers" Legal or other wise.. Many can hardly afford our prescriptions now. ALSO limiting the types of strains that work for many different people. NOT to mention that it is a PLANT.  
HOW many gardeners out there would be devastated if your were told "NOPE - you can not grow another plant." If we say O.K. to Cannabis - what will be next- Tomatoes?  The funny thing  is that, it is NOT a JOKE.
                    But come on.. people being executed for Cannabis? PUT TO DEATH? 
                    For a PLANT that GOD placed on this earth.  Truly, that is a SIN.
PEOPLE we MUST work together.  You don't have to smoke it - BUT IF YOU DO and you don't stand up for your right to smoke a HERB    **ESPECIALLY if is is easing your suffering??    Others are DYING for that luxury.  NEVER be ashamed of what eases your pain.  Those of you who just like to smoke Cannabis, Thank God you you live where you do.
                            PLANT the SEED of CANNABIS EDUCATION TODAY!
How could I not do the drawing?  I know what Cannabis does. I have witnessed it. It is a MIRACLE plant that needs to be researched and Legalized to end all this madness...
over a plant.   So sad.  
I came up with this drawing. I hope and pray it gets people thinking. That is all I can do. More people have to be educated.  **Norm saw the drawing when he came home and said "I think that hanging is a bit much..."  I said "Me too!" And then told him the story and what I learned. He also had no idea. So Is it a bit much?  NO, it is the TRUTH . 
The truth shall set you free.                         
                    Please... PLANT the SEED of CANNABIS EDUCATION TODAY!

I can be somewhat of a recluse. Especially with the twitch. I did not get my botox and will not until we can possibly figure out what is going on.  I pretty much twitch all the time with breaks in between of facial peace ;-) I am getting use to it but I still bothers me when I'm out. It is also much worse when I am tired or stressed ;-) So -great excuse to stay home and relax. Who needs an excuse? My favorite place to be is in our backyard. Especially on a day like today. i-pod with chanting monks "Om Mani Padme Hum".. and Deva Premal,  a bit of the Stones thrown in from time to time. Terrific  breeze the pool and LOTS to do. Being a holiday I LOVE it as the entire family is out in the backyard. Me, Norm, Storm, Tequila, Scruffy, Darkie, Jaws, fluffy and even Larry is going to get some fresh air.  Where ever I go I am followed by my 4 legged friends. * Which as you might imagine, makes me miss it even more when I remember that two are missing.  And I never forget, so I guess they kinda still are here. Even as I garden, pull weeds, pick up pooh (the glamourous life of a cartoonist- hee hee) they follow me. (photos below)
I heard all 3 wives around me today bitch at hubby about cutting the grass. ha ha ha  
I did not bitch, I only suggested it - several times- to Storm ;-DD 
Dad is fixing the car... again.  I can't start "the beast" or push it around the entire yard so Storm's job. 
Storm said "O.k. I'm going to go medicate then I'll cut it."  
10 mins later and he was cutting the grass. 
BECAUSE he was medicated. 
NOT STONED.  
Storm is a very hard worker. He does not let his pain stop him from doing what he wants to do. Chronic pain is a way of life for my son. Even sitting too long can cause him great pain.  ***So if your kids is smoking a joint and then sittng on the sofa doing nothing all day - Do me a favor in the future.. blame the kid (part parents) not the Cannabis!  To my son being able work is a luxury. HE also does all his laundry - he does not trust my domestic diva skills when it comes to his clothing.  We are so blessed to have our backyard - I have peace here.. even as I listen to Greg curse (2 door over) as he cuts the grass Hee hee he. I am blessed to have and use this little green eden. I was thankful today I do NOT have a laptop.
Garden inspired  Laughing Buddha  * Features Cannabis, Morning Glories & Poppies 
     3 Of Gods Miracles on the list of a Godzillion!  And you can't go any further.  

I had a great day today ;-)  I spent the morning with Marie at Richters and both the company and the herbs were so refreshing! Hee hee hee -me sampling all the while, talk about Cannabis, Viagra, stinging nettles  - LOL
Some serious talks, problems, past history, Hitler and people suffering. Todays problems. The environment... and to be around all those amazing PLANTS - reading what each one ‘does’. It's amazing. Educating. I came home with a few new babies.
 I LOVED Richters. It’s worth the drive!    http://www.richters.com/
 I hope one day to go and buy a strain of cannabis from such a place. How cool would that be? Pick a Clone? HERBS R US!? I’m going to go to the ‘FREE BEE’ seminar in August for sure. ;-) hee hee hee- want to build an army for Norms nose LOL!!! 
 Marie was introduced to me by God at his house one weekend ;-)  And I am forever grateful for that. What a wonderful person, she is a gift  to me and to many, especially all her volunteer work, not to mention the food bank! Her and Alf ;-) I did have many laughs today.  

Then my day only got better! I went to lunch with Cathy! ALWAYS guaranteed a laugh!!
 Cartoon ideas- but so many we forget what they were.. One of us will remember. Her and her itchy nose! She can’t resist patting the girls but is allergic. We also seem to cover every topic. The sadness in Norway, the boys- I love hearing about them all, one time it will be about Corey, next Travis, an other times Kyle.  WE LOVE our boys ;-) and thank God for them daily. Mike, cookies, camping, Life. I also was introduced to Cathy at Gods House ;-)  It has been a while and Cathy has been with me most of the way. Through thick and thin. How Blessed to have her as a friend. We also talk a lot about Cannabis. 
 IT is my life. It is my son’s life. Literally.
 The added pressure that is put on people by the government is criminal. Medical and recreational users alike. OUR kids are getting records for smoking a joint! Our friends are going to jail from growing a HERB!!!!  Our parents, brothers, sisters, children suffering  - being made to feel like criminals because they are ILL? 

I AM Canadian this is not what I imagined. I have learned so much in just 4 years and it just does not make sense.  It is sad. AMERICA..GROW HEMP! You are struggling, people are worried ;-(  It would help your economy. 
Obama - you know the truth! You SMOKED Cannabis - a few times I bet ;-) WHO CARES!?
In the great words of the best all time cartoonist ever...
                                  ARRRRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH!!! 
Today, I spent a while in a HERB garden where some of the plants clearly tell you they will kill you! They are legal. They should be!!  
                                      IT is about educating ourselves!!  
 IT’S A F*&^%$#!!!   PLANT.  Put here by GOD. WHO is anyone to tell me(US) what I(WE) can and can not grow on this GOD given earth? Especially if it easing our pain? It should be that simple.  LEGALIZE IT!!   RESEARCH IT!   
FOCUS on real crimes like Murder, People trafficking -WORLD HUNGER! 
THERE are so many things to focus on ;-(( 

The facts are there. Learn them. 
I need to go draw... get it out of my head onto paper.
What a terrific Tuesday I had.  Loved and Inspired.
xox <><