I hear it all the time, Ive watched it on a documentary recently - how we are all born with fight or flight and gut reactions. Babies are born with the sence to spit out anything that is bitter and like sweet things. Our bodies reject things, food - in my case a belly button piercing (2x's!) Think for one second - what happens when you drink too much alcohol - your body is telling you it has too much poison in it and we throw up! Alcohol poisoning.
YET Cannabis has the opposite effect - they give it to people who can not gain weight,  from personal experience - I would not say it gives me the munchies - but it does make what ever I am eating taste better so I can get it down. . It helps people from being sick. 
COMMON SENCE - Listen to your GUT! Never mind alcohol how about prescribed medications ! Read the label, almost everything can cause an upset stomach, bleedeing ulcers,  liver damage.... ALMOST every thing you take. 
DOES IT MAKE you feel better - truly? 
It should- that is the entire point is it not? My hubby would rather take a tylenol. O.K.  I can't force him - just as we should not be forced to use toxins over natural herbs. 
Listen to your gut! 
Thank yo to my friend Andrew who  suggested this cartoon. He is also LIVING PROOF.
xox<><     

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

Profound moment for me this week past.
I am doing a lot of work with someone - a business that is on a much larger scale and will be  a huge success -I have no doubts and the person BELIEVES in what they are doing and it is for a amazing  cause as well.. * I've signed legal documents I can't talk about stuff until it hit's shelves. Anyhow, I was thinking 1000's will buy this s0 as we sat across from each other I said to her -" you know ( LOL) - I have quite a bit to do with Cannabis so I will understand if you don't want to mention me or promote my www on your stuff .."  Before I could finish she turned to me and said "I have read your website, I know what you are doing and why you are doing it and I am proud of what your doing and if anyone has issues with it - it would be their problem and no concern of mine"  
From someone I've known  3 month.
It was a light bulb moment in my mind and heart.

Note to self.. GET MORE stickers for sketchbook! 
Thank you God for the people you do send into my life. 



note to self need more stickers.

While researching Designer Drugs - I am flooded with toon ideas, SADLY in a way.  I had no idea it is  the problem that it is...  living in my Cannabis bubble. Thank God for this bubble.  I have never taken Designer Drugs/Ecstacy and hope not to - especially slipped into a drink like so many do to unsuspecting women.  
I know parents are busy - been there done that, stress, $$$, kids, life, 99%  so I know that we don't have time - heck we can not keep up with technology  of cell phones never mind designer drugs  and with little kids well, we figure they won't - 
HAVE you seen these F&^%*! Pills!?  Really- I had no idea!  The image below is of the pill Ecstasy.  Cute, colorful little dog, hearts, flowers, butterflies...
had someone yesterday walked up to me and said "want one?" and held out their hand I would have picked one up in a second and popped into my mouth! REALLY.  
They look like Candy. That is the IDEA.  They LOOK harmless.    
I pray this is being taught by D.A.R.E. instead of the lies they spread right now on the Medicinal Cannabis page -*Mama bears fur along the back is standing on end.
  That is an entirely different blog -coming SOON.
I thought maybe it was just me - so this afternoon I asked 20 people - all ages, educated some with teens, little ones and some with grown children.  IT's NOT just me I had 18 replies - NO they did not know that is what the pill Ecstacy looked like - had no idea and thought the same thing I did. HOW can you not ? -LOOK at them!
Even one that did was amazed at the wide range of colors.  From all that I am reading it is  a much more serious problem than Cannabis.  Yet - if most us found a baggie of weed we would know what it was.  Yet the one that is ruining lives, kills, is addictive, easily available, made daily in a home near you and is CUTE & CHEAP  we don't even know what it looks like?? 
 I had to draw this in hopes that one person - a parent that did not know now KNOWS!!!  Perhaps they will show their children. I pray that that toon never comes true but part of me thinks it might already have. I don't want to research that. Ecstasy is the most frequently mentioned drug in telephone calls to Poison Control Centers.In my search, sadly this was one of the first  headlines to appear : 9 Jan 2012 – A 22-year-old woman died from an apparent ecstasy overdose at a Vancouver house party early Sunday morning.  22  at a party for a good time. I wish she would have smoked  some cannabis instead   ;-( 
NOT CANDY -  May cause death- available most places (schools) and CUTE & CHEAP!
SHOW your kids. Teach your kids.  Or would you rather someone else?
Love 
Georgia xox <><  Have faith 

So this started with the question Designer Drugs or Cannabis? You tell me.  
I would have picked the happy face or the cute squirrel...  

I have this cow skull - very special to me really,  many moons ago I wanted to have a 'Santa Fe' bedroom  and the ultimate detail would be a cow skull. We started to see if we could buy one and they were expensive! Norm said it was not in the budget ;-( Bummer..  He was telling a woman at work about our search and how expensive they were - my wifes driving me crazy... blah blah blah.. a few days later this woman brought in a cow skull to Norman!!
* NOTE  her husband was a butcher and it was still in tact.  Need I say more?   My neighbor - a police officer at the time was curious when I asked if she knew how to get skin off of bones. Leave it to Norm he figured it out and it was much work, boiled for days on the drive way in a huge rented pot then dried in a furnace at his work - LOL - he thought this was a good idea until people started to complain about a funky smell throughout the building! 
But when done we had a real cowskull. It' looked terrific and hung in the bedroom for years * The room turned out so well it was featured on a television show called City Line.  I thought of it the other day, Norm said it was out in the shed covered in dust and spiderwebs and asked him if he could sand, clean and put in my studio and here it is.
Painting is (even more than cartooning) something I do to bring me peace.  I decided this is what I was doing - the house work can wait.
While painting this wonderful skull I gave much thought to the cow that provided it, especially when painting around the bullet hole in the poppy. I use to eat  red meat 
not such a big fan anymore. I'm not sure if I stopped because of education or my body just telling me, but I really don't care for it as much.  I can not help but think when I see the teeth and the cavity where the brain was that this was in fact a living being  a while ago. I believe that from now on when I do eat meat I want to acknowledge that this creature did give its life for us. 
It once had a heart beat.  All provided by God. 
Now messed with by man ;-(  =  FOOD inc. 
But this skull is not about that for me it is  about painting life back into it starting at the base with a tiny seed. A Cannabis seed of course. I started to think about it a couple of days about but started painting it this a.m. at 6:30. Completed it at about 9:30p.m 
It amazes me how much I think about when painting and other times I simply find myself humming to the song and enjoying every single brush stroke. 
 All in a Days work. I have the best boss! xox <><
***Details The skull has hidden symbols words, bumble bees, a ladybug, butterflies and a real cannabis seed at the base where the roots appear ;-) 

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

Today was a wonderful family day, got in some drawing (this one) had much needed quality time - sleep in's (if you call 8 sleeping in). We get to talk as a family because were not so tired or distracted, my mom/ Storms grandma joined us for diner - it was in my opinion a nice relaxing day.
I drew several cannabis cartoons! I did not want to push my wrist so I made myself stop. 
I need a few days to get them out on paper. 
Family day  was especially nice with our 4 legged friends who are all  passed out in different corners of my room. The quote on the cartoon above I saw posted on my brothers wall quite a while ago, when I read it - it really struck me. How beautiful is that to say or think of someone? I hope I feel that way about everyone I think about. There are a few people in my life that do make me feel that way. Thank God. 
That is what we all need people who help us feel beautiful (inner) and at peace. When you think of them you get a smile across your face. Who does that for you? I am going to continue to surround myself with people who add to my garden.
;-)

There is nothing like a PUP!  Daisy is home recovering from being spayed this week. You would never know it to watch her and I am constantly telling her to "cool it" but I am so happy she seems like nothing even happened. 
 I only take drawing jobs that I know I will truly enjoy and early Jan. I was approached by someone who is putting out a training product.  If you now me you know I'm already a  Cesar fan and we have a pup so I thought great (even though I already know quite a bit -or so I thought).  I have LOVED this job.  The product NOT on shelves yet - so I can not disclose too much, I can tell you that it takes what I have learned with Cesar to a whole new level, many times I would think - Yeah, but Cesar knows that - his life is dog,  the average pet owner (unexperienced) does not know what to look for. I not only learned so much as a dog owner but as a cartoonist! Stuff that once I drew, read and understood my mind simply clicked "That is SOO TRUE!"  Storm and I have been talking about it quite a bit, I have drawn over 140+ pups for this project and he also notices the stuff to look for to train a happy  healthy pup. People are commenting all the time on how well Daisy behaves. SHE is only 5 months and still has work to do and her puppy energy - is just that! Puppy energy! Embrace it ;-)  It is fantastic! Very cool to own a well behaved dog ;-)) 
A bonus of the job was also getting to meet and friend the woman behind it all. I was convinced to draw for her for a few reasons, mostly her passion. She is in the field and is aware of the problems with people giving their dogs to shelters because of bad behavior. She sees all the dogs who need homes and are put to sleep because of people who do not take the time to train a pup properly. When people get pups - do they not THINK - this PUP *IF they are lucky - will be with them for possibly 15 years or more! Take the time to train early for a life time with a great companion.
When this program hits the shelves I will be promoting it - NOT because I drew it - (that's a bonus) BUT because I know it works and believe in it. I believe this program can save many canine lives and a few sofas! So stay tooned..   I am honored to be a part of such a good thing. 

 I have to say Scruffy is right on with the program! LOL - She wants to compete with Daisy.
Tequila is old and grumpy and still calls the shots - mostly from her basket! LOL 

The toon says it all.  I am so sick of reading about S.H (fill in the blanks) and his positive speeches about freedom, compassion. W the F is he trying to kid!? Not us Canadians.
It's not about him selling off our natural resources - well - I know that we ALL need to work together in this world and  help each other. BUT Steven Harper? That power hungry, jail building - AAAARRRGGGH!!  We'll be lucky to have our shirts by the time he is done! WHAT about us ? Do we NOT have any say in any of his decisions?? I fear not. 
What does he care, when done - he won't get in another 4 years - but he will be incredibly wealthy as will his family for generations - at what expense? OURS.
ONE thing OBAMA was right about  "Jackass".
As for all this talk about FREEDOM to China..  Perhaps he'll visit Tibet while he is there. 
Talk to them about Freedom.
He should take some time to talk to us regarding our many concerns but he's too busy playing ping pong.

:-)   I know what most are thinking - too late..  LOL
But it will not stop me for reading and researching and planning on a few more drawings!
I plan on re-drawing the above toon - my favorite for the next EXPO. It will be my new banner. To us Living Proof has become the most important proof of all. 
Oh, I also cannot do laundry , dishes or stuff! BLISS in disguise!! Yeah!!   Timed perfectly I am in between jobs, literally just finished one this a.m. and one starts next week! I am going to blog tomorrow about the job I have been working on as it has been such a pawsitive experience!!  For now... time to pick up on some serious research.

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Until recently I really did not know much about the war on drugs. I thought it was mostly cocaine, crack and marijuana. My impression was what I have witnessed in movies like Scarface. I have since educated myself and watched a few documentaries, read some articles  and now I am just disturbed. When you start to read about the numbers $$$$$$$$$$$$$ and those who suffer most - the ones already suffering the most. The poor.   I can not even begin to explain the war on drugs. Just youtube war on drugs, it's not junkies and pot heads that want the war to end it's everyone! Judges, doctors, teachers - Tony Bennet, Richard Branson -everyone.   It is failing and has continued to fail for decades. 

It kills people, they don't know what they are getting and overdose - buying illegal forces them to have to deal with criminals to obtain. They lose homes, jobs, most are sick.  Especially Cannabis users. Patients trying to grow their own medicine. 
Watch             http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/american-drug-war/
Most confusing to me is that Alcohol is the number one problem in the USA and all over the world - yet it's legal.  Hurt someone while drunk and get a slap in the wrist and go to AA meetings.  I wish everyone who was hurt or hurt someone else while impaired tried to sue the alcohol companies. They should be held accountable. 
Prescribed medications kill daily - nope nothing..,  here you go to rehab.
The money is the biggest issue for me - Police are not being used to the best of their abilities. They have to arrest gardeners (deny all you want but that is exactly what many people who grow cannabis are GARDENERS),  bust someone for smoking a joint  - because it is their job.  It should be their job to protect people from serious harm inflicted by others! 
What we put into our own bodies is a human right.  I'm not for using ABUSING drugs. The most abused drugs right now in society are Prescription drugs.  NOT cannabis.  
To serve and protect... against plants?? I have been fortunate to discuss with several officers and they agree but "hey it's my job."  How do you reason with that. I completely understand - we all have bill and a boss.  At the end of the day - don't lie. Don't lie to your kids , spouse - don't lie to yourself. The only way this will change is for those who are aware to start to speak UP! Then perhaps we can focus on the real criminals, those who hurt innocent victims - causing them to grow up to be adults with serious issues - perhaps serious drug problems. 
If you care about your children, YOU will educate yourself on the war on drugs and then educate them. If the government cared about our kids they would put some money into EDUCATION - rehabilitation for parents..  
Todays toon a little  'OUCH'  the truth hurts.  The truth non the less.. 
xox <><

I have so many blond moments it's not even funny. I would like to say that I have been a blond several times during my life - some of the best times ;-)  So I use the term only as a stereotype.  Of course I usually vocalize them to either Norm or Storm and the two usually just look at me for a moment and then burst out laughing. Or I get a 'Derp'  back in the day it would have been a 'Duh...'   I saw a light pluged above the sink in the garage and said you better tie that into a knot - if NOT it could unplug fall into the sink with water and electrocute  someone.   Derp.
 This toon above, I do not have photoshop or I am not a computer wizard by any means but- I TRY. I usually fail but just keep trying.  I drew the toon and thought I'll cut off the top so I can scan and place it on another image in the computer.. 
I actually did it and then thought as it was scanning.. DUH... DERP! Did I think the top of the scanner would disappear. LOL - I did for a second!!  Anyhow - I figured out how to do it in a program I have, because I was forced to - I challenged myself - it might not seem to be a big deal for you - it was for me. It was well received and now I know how to do it and am anxious to try other stuff..   Below - My friend Josh helped me with Scruffy - and I thought - O.k. Georgia - you can't ask Josh every time you need something cropped. 
EVERYDAY we have an opportunity to learn something! DO IT!! Don't sit and watch/surf the tube/monitor all day - no wonder so many people are having brain problems, being vegetables for so long and just watching. 
Go!
Do! 
Be!
xox


Below - Scruffy laying on the grass..

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?

xox Have Faith.

And that is what I did all day.  As I drifted off last night, not quite sure what I was thinking when this cartoon 'appeared' (hee hee hee)  on my mind. The same question - one solution and we just can't seem to quite get it right.  WORK TOGETHER for the greater good. 

RANT.  From the heart.  
The toon above I was saving for Valentine's day - but wanted to share it tonight. I know it should probably say 'One Plant, One People and One Planet' - but Planet sounds too distant for me. ONE PLACE, Right here, right now.  
One Love. Not just for the plant - for each other ;) 
This past month I have had 3 different times when someone has involved me in a dispute- that has nothing to do with me.  I AM a  Mom, Cartoonist, Cannabis activist, I draw in hopes of educating Parents of very ill children. I am very grateful that my work is getting out there, Thank God. Sometimes  I feel overwhelmed -  not from drawing, but from life and other distractions and yes people forget that we are still dealing with STUFF.  Our son and his pain,  Cannabis is making our life easier but the facts are - our son has a progressive  bone disease and it tears at my heart.  NOT one days goes by where it does not cross my mind, especially when I see him in pain - even now with cannabis. I have seen my baby, child, son suffer and know he will continue to do so, so really ...  REALLY!? 
Before you involve me into 'he said - she said'  PLEASE don't. 
I don't have the time or energy for it. 
Today I had to have several botox injections in the side of my face and head from a very painful, $#@!& twitch that does not go away. I judge people on how they treat me. I now try to treat everyone on how I'd like to be treated too. I have to work equally as hard and it is a pleasure to do so.  I want quality in my life not quantity.
Don't we all not have enough stuff going on??  The thing is  I care about everyone that has involved me in these 'disputes' - so It can be a bit stressful.  Added stress I do not need. 

DRAW and think about the positive people who are focusing on what is important - what brought us all here together from all over the world! How cool to have people seeing message  in Norway, Spain, Japan, Africa! WOW! The internet ROCKS!  I have FB friends from all over the world who e me and tell me how much they like my cartoons and messages.  This is what I need to focus on. We get one chance and I for one do not want to waste any time on anything negative!   
Because I LOVE what and who I am doing all this for. I AM sure of what I am doing. 
I'd like to end on a beautiful e mail from a friend from the U.S.A who I met through FB, with a beautiful family that works hard, has beautiful kids and like MOST of us us - she just wants to use her medicine and be left alone!!! No crimes being committed. Also -just like many like to go home and unwind with a glass of wine people like to unwind with Cannabis and for millions of others it is MEDICINE,  helping ease their pain and suffering! 
" I know they are priceless to you, as they should be...  but your art makes it easier to accept the pain, sadness, confusion, the why me's, and the truth that so many suffer much greater than myself.  I hope your day is lovely and I hope you know, realllllly know that you help others , help themselves...even if and when we can't seem to do it ourselves. So I hope this finds you happy, healthy and renewed. And I hope I fall back asleep...lol...I look forward to the expo more and more everyday! I'm thinking I could spend a million dollars up there!! Educate! Recreate! Medicate! Donate! Meditate! Appreciate! Celebrate! ...  lol I hope these eyes find rest, and that your day is as AWESOME:) as you are...
xoxo and peace for your heart lovey"
I sign off now to go and draw and think of good stuff, good conversations.. On my mind tonight Robin, My Dr. I visited today,  Puppies, my friend Rache, Storm and rice crispie squares.. and PEACE.  
I do remember that disputes come because we all care and we all have hearts and we all get hurt..  One people, One Plant, One Place.  xox <><

I continue to read articles like this and can only shake my head and HOPE for some new changes. It does seem like many Canadians are NOW opening their eyes. S.H is the wolf.
Hopefully Americans will not make the same mistake.  Please read the following article:
http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Canada/20120205/pm-harper-mandatory-sentencing-briefing-notes-120205/   What kind of logical thinking is this? WHO puts people who grow plants before pedophiles?  THINK OF IT ANYWAY YOU WANT. ONE is growing plants the other is hurting children for the rest of their lives. Mentally and physically.  NOT logical at all, only thoughts a  selfish, money grabbing, jail hungry, egotistical S&^% H%$#@ (fill in the blanks)  Cares for his image to the rest of the world before his OWN people.  For all that voted for him - the evil you know...  You only have yourself to thank. Secrets and lies and hidden agendas.     

Boy oh boy yesterday was a blue day, or GREY I should say! TODAY the sun is shining and the sky is blue! I woke yesterday by my twitch and it never let up all day.  It is very hard to ignore.  I think that knowing I go see my Dr this week is what kept me from being in bed all day yesterday.  Instead I cleaned my studio! I re-zened, figured out how it will best work for me and  just opened up the room. Opened up my mind.  I did not draw but waited till this morning when just looking at this office makes me want to draw - all day! God willing 

I also made the decision that each day I draw for me, then I draw for others. The drawing for me are usually Cultivating Compassion, Laughing Buddha or just an idea I have. 
LOL- I told Storm I have a new goal - I want to win the nobel peace prize! I want to try to get people thinking and bring more peace!  He agreed  and said  "its a good goal to have mom, and  I'll nominate you each year!  Might take a while..."  LOL - I love my son. 
I am working on a drawing job right now that is exciting and fun for me! I'm drawing Puppies!! For an amazing 'product' - I am learning so much - it is making me a better cartoonist that is for sure! I am also so thankful for the work. I only take drawing jobs that I like - I will not add stress to my life from drawing. 
Todays toon - I get many requests from growers and grow shops on FB and thought I should do some special for them.  I have met a few growers over the years and when I see their stuff I imagine how the heck did you get all that in here? !!
Have you seen The UNION? * Is now available on Netflix as well.  Also TopDocs - I believe has it. or you can watch it here:http://vimeo.com/5887468
Those train cars!? How the heck did they do that and no one knew? I am sure they were a litle bigger scale than my toon ;-) Cannabis is NOT going away anytime soon. So why not legalize it and  start to make some money off of it to help all our economies.  Seed for thought. Time to draw! 

I love to draw classic toys. Had all three.   I was going to talk about Monsanto - but have decided that today I need a break from ... life.  A good day to hang out with my guys, read, draw and meditate and contemplate about the week ahead.

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  

Today is a day we let a rodent decide our future for the next 6 weeks!? Hello? 
HELL No! I am deciding right now that SPRING is around the corner! YEHAW! 
Can't wait - GREEN! I need the green the leaves, the grass (on the ground) the buds 
(on the trees) Hee hee hee  I can not complain we have had such a great winter so far, well great from me - not for ski companies, snowmobile or ice fishermen to name a few. 
I can not deny I love my Canadian summers.  
So regardless of what Puxatonic- what ever his name is - he can keep his opinions to it's furry self!  BUT.. for you winter lovers - I thought it only fair to draw both toons..  
Today we are going to visit the priest (wink, wink,) The day will be full of great conversation with my son a nice drive and sunshine, not to mention the ultimate comfort food.  We were going to visit a compassion club but I'd rather wait a week, soon the twitch will be tamed..
 ;-) After I do I will blog about it, I want to blog about a few as a few people have asked my opinion on clubs. I will share. Let's try to make this journey easier for those who are - sick and tired of being sick and tire. Been there done that. 
 I feel it in the air! 

My friend Todd.
Another friend I have met and come to know through e mail is Todd. If you were to look at Todd  - yes you would think ‘Hippie’ - probably because of his hair and yes that is about it, that is the only thing that makes Todd look like a hippie and if people judge him on that it is their loss.  I have come to know Todd and his ladies as I call them, his beautiful wife Kerry and his two (also beautiful) daughters for over a year now.

I first met Todd at the Treating Yourself Expo - a great place to meet many who believe in the same idea. Todd is impressive to say the least, TRUST me he is far from a stereo typical stoner/hippie. He works 2 jobs is a husband, soccer dad, and a Cannabis Activist. He is an average, hard working, proud American who is determined to make changes and faces more obstacles  than many of us.  At first I admit I just thought he was running a club that documents different strains to assist people - his own research project - but then I listened to him on a radio interview and thought:
 YIKES! GOOD FOR YOU TODD!
 Todd is doing - and $$$paying much more than many of us and he is doing it 
ALL BY THE BOOKS! - He is growing medicinal cannabis, playing by all the rules including TAX stamps and the additional $ for this luxury... and it is costing him a fortune:  We got our second order of $3,494.40 in NC Marijuana Tax stamps today. Now total in last few months has been $6,988.80 sent to Department of Revenue. This time order was correct and stamps are labeled at 28 grams each.

Todd is also opening a lounge and smoke shop, a note from one of his e mails here is how he is going about it: Building inventory for the lounge and smoke shop right now.  I have my sale tax # and filed first sale tax on 1-7-2012 which was $239 and have to file every month. So now besides the $3,900 that I send in Quarterly they get a monthly sales tax too. I also had to file for Other Than Tobacco Products License and done it in Nov. Just talked to the Department of Revenue last week and they said I need to send a $2500 bond and two more forms to get this License. Once this is done I will get my license and also have to file a monthly 12.8% tax on products sold. Money, Money, Money is all they want but are I am more then happy to pay if they let me and leave me alone. So I will be paying 6.75% sales tax monthly, 12.8% OTTP tax monthly and my Quarterly of $3,900 and all recorded by the NC Department of Revenue. This I am doing to be able to show them solid and recorded evidence of revenue brought in. Once I receive this last license I can then get a building and open the lounge. One building I wanted already rented out. I want my ducks to be in a row before opening...

WHEW! Imagine having to go through all that! Over and over again...Todd is tireless. He promotes, talks openly and does not back down. He has earned the right to be where he is- ask him he knows how to tell you to go about business the proper way - he could be like the many who grow illegally - but he is not - he is making it hard for the government to be the hypocrites that they have become.  I wish there were more Todd. I admire him for his work and determination. Please visit my friend Todd’s site - if only to say hello and  show him he has much support. I look forward to seeing him again at this years EXPO! 
                          http://www.brmcrc.org
Todd he is working very hard for all of us.  Including the future generations. 
Thank you Todd.
xox <><