I am feeling rather stressed... more than usual.
Thank God - You know I mean it when I say it.  One less stress is the Right for Canadian Patients to Grow their own medicine decided by the supreme court of Canada.
If they appeal, (continue this mockery waste of the taxpayers dollars, Canadians are aware of the medicinal values of cannabis and do think it should be an option for those that choose to use it) everyone should consider sueing them for the stress they keep adding to our lives, it is a fucking criminal act, outrageous and it needs to be stopped!
It is mental harassment at the highest level. 
Not everyone is happy you see, the big money makers they are not. 
Read more: http://business.financialpost.com/news/agriculture/canadas-licensed-pot-producers-face-uncertainty-after-court-says-patients-can-grow-their-own 
​      * note most hi-lighted ares on my www are links. click on them try ;)
​          I try to read and 'weed out' stuff for you - the quickest way how.
 THIS is why IMO - it is not all over the news this weekend! SO PLEASE make a POINT of sharing it over and over - educate the masses that WE did WIN. and they should LET IT GO! & let us GROW. over... and over. 

I finally go Friday for my results from my hour long MRA -MRI with Dye, and other tests I had done, with what I have said  "will be the last neurologist I see." 
It's too stressful now. I just want to be. 
I try to pretend.. I'm not as long as I am painting or reading - something occupies the mind in positive way I'm o.k.,  as hard as I try... you know.
I want to get a little quiet the next few days, that being said -  I did renew my website for 2 more years! Kowabunga!  How many more people can I make smile in 2 years? I give away at least original a month (small but still an original) so there is 24 people guaranteed right there! Countless postcards and more.. I'm smiling as I type this eh. 
Why not.  :)

I'm tired of thinking about it and living with it.   If I said others wise I would be lying to you.
I thank God for small blessings everyday and the thought I can still can make people  feel good.  Trust me, it is way more fun that making them feel miserable - I can do that too.
We all can.  ​I am not the easiest person to live with. 
Either way God has me on the path I am meant to be on - it is so fricken cool lately!
BIG smile on my face now!!

Time to paint. The next few days will be in photos only - it takes mental work for these blogs with my mind zapping  & I might be a bit quiet after- I'm feeling almost guilty as my birthday is 2 days after my test - a reminder Im still here. So fuck it, (insert 'finger' here)  either way, it's all good! Right?
Im going to make it good and start my next Alice soon.. 
I gave the last one I just did away... - it's still physically here- those of you that deal with me know I have a mailing waiting list, it's what happens- 'something clicks in my mind and I think - thats' who. That's who this piece of work belongs to.

Believe 
​xox <><

We have a ritual in this house.. it's called reading.   I  introduced it to Storm very early & encouraged it big time.  I am beyond thrilled, he still LOVES to do so.
In the morning before we start all else, we read I start at 4-6 and *Storm usually up at 8.
It's wonderful when he joins me with a book as he did this morning.  BUT...  the sun is shining! I was up early...

Norm woke up having to clean vomit - off our bed  - just appeared, when Poppy ( Poppy is so delicate)  woke up - me still lying in bed- now gagging! Good Morning!! 
I was having a great low twitch morning also! ;)
Then he stood in Poppy Poo!  Me giggling now..  we go down stairs have coffee he puts on his boots for work and the cat has peed in them.  I am laughing out loud at this, the universe is in alignment! Ha, serves him right for all the smart ass remarks as of late.  
Back to reading.. so,  Storm joins me and makes a point to say "I'm reading."
A bit of time passes.. I am myself and  can't seem to  keep quiet this morning.. he turns straight faced and says:

it took a moment to sink in.. he looks at me I look at him and he starts giggling with a smirk. I am too.. so I draw - another thing I do every morning.. he reads.  Time passes he gets up walks over take one glance at my drawing and burst out laughing!! Me too!  He did not even read it - just the look on  Poppys face was enough.  He said "it sounds bad when you say it like that!"   (Still laughing) I say - "That is how you said it!"  lol 
He goes up to the shower and I hear him still laughing in the shower a few moments later.  
What a wonderful moment. Give thanks. 

I ask: Have you  set up your instagram account yet? ...Cause your making you debut! #Ilovestorm  #ilovemyson

Then Norm came home! Day off! Woot Woot! I got work for him to do! lol 
me - I'm about to medicate- draw & 'see', if I am in correct - Bird loves Elvis.
Me too Bird! Me too!

Believe 
xox <><

P.S: New cannabis art soon. Compassion and cannabis = love.
I painted a postcard for Todd too BTW, in jail - hearing about Canada - shaking his head - wondering... why the F*ck am I sitting here for growing plants ;(

 I keep telling him "God had a reason - look, listen and learn!"
That applies to all of us - every second of every day!
 Time to paint!!! 
;)

What a peaceful sleep I had, yesterday - it took all day to absorb.
I know so many very ill people who all slept better- thank God, we need sleep to heal.
I woke up after only 4 hours and could not wait to draw! 
I feel good- My face hurts - from smiling. 
I received  an e mail yesterday - 'Join us for world day of prayer on March the 4th' - Well, I can't - I'll be meeting with the neurologist... on WORLD day of prayer! How cool is that! Bring it on! You know I believe in the power of prayer! 
I feel good! It has to be some good news- perhaps we can do this or that .. 

Either way- I feel good today!
I'm about to draw - bubbles and then other ideas... I don't ever want to stop.  
What will you creat today?

I have decided , very soon, to record a new short vid - to show what is like when I am drawing. I did it the other day - then deleted when I watched it ;( .  I will do it again- it is important! I want people to understand - you can't let things stop you, you have to learn how to work through them. I challenge anyone - artist to try to deal with - what I am- every day, all day.  paint a fine line as your head continually  zaps, eyes forced shut, twitching and tears. I'm learning to draw and paint through it all because I am never alone !

​Give thanks! Guess what I'm gonna do ..
paint.

Believe 
xox

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What a day for the internet to be down! I called Rogers-our provider  only to be told on the recording 'our area was experiencing a high volume of technical difficulties.'.. 12 noon was to be the announcement - Storm grabbed his phone and we waited.  No internet and no cable, Storm did have his phone and could share  "It's a win!"

The Canadian Supreme Court of Canada ruled that medical Patients can continue to grow their own medicine!  *(not getting into all the technical right, please if you are interested- research! You will learn more than you imagined)  but, this applies to designated growers - for those who can't but had someone do it for them.  This includes many times a spouse or sibling.  Thank God.  
How could they not find in favour for patients, humans.  
The weight lifted was incredible.
I have faith but after living with Steven Harper the past few years I started to question many things I would not in the past.  
My greatest fear was wondering how Storm would go without medicine.
I swear I could hear the collective 'sigh' across Canada as it was announced!  
I loooked at Storm,  my eyes watered and we gave each other a great big hug!!
CELEBRATE!! Thats all we need to FOCUS on right now!!! GIVE thanks & more thanks! 
That is how you celebrate.
I am truly thankful for those involved!  Going to court, lawyers - and they are NOT healthy! They were willing to fight and they won.  AMEN!

I did not have a cartoon prepared- Im not like that - I did not know how  I was going to FEEL until I was there and this is exactly what we felt!
​Love and Joy and Thanks! Tears!
I will draw a more 'collective cartoon' soon.. I wanted to enjoy the moment.
​
Everything for a reason.
I feel as thought I can sleep! Lay down and have the best rest I've had in years. 
To know I don't have to worry about my sons medicine for his pain...
YES, I tear up at just the thought! If you don't understand it - be grateful!!!
Prayers were answered! More on the way! I know it.

'Cocky?' When I posted the toon below?
 No.  I  Have Faith. 

Have Faith ;) 
Believe 
xox <>< 

Falling down this rabbit hole.. and what a ride it is.
This Alice is complete. I call it  'Curiouser and Curiouser'.
What fun this painting was drawing the cheshire cat- losing the cheshire cat. The amount of detail is more than I do and I enjoyed every speck of dirt. -  every now and then I would think:  It's taking so long. 
Why? What's the rush?  Slow down and enjoy your art. You can NOT see nearly the detail in my scanned images. or the vibrancy of the water color - who knew!
I love water color -  - - - as' tentacles' from my 'painting room' tickle my nostrils.

As I get lost in the rabbit hole (hee hee) I start to think...  I am here for hours at a time after all & it's bound to happen.  
Realizations is a better word perhaps. when I think...
Norm and I will be o.k., better than.  
Storm will be o.k, better than.
WE just have to make it through March.

I am zapped countless times a day, it's making permanent ware on my face and body but is only making my sole stronger.  Calmest when sitting at my desk drawing - It's what I LOVE to do.  A new plateau recently; I don't know if I'll ever eat at a restaurant again, and have excepted that.  Take - Out is awesome! 
You have to tell people what is 'on your mind' because you might never get the chance to do it again!' It is hard to contain myself somedays -' too much love Georgia!  For them to handle.. hee hee hee.

With family, friends the internet & friends all around the world who brighten my days & inspire - I can hardly wait to paint. 
I am frightened when reminded 'things are different', remember - I'm not alone.  

Down the hole I go!
About to stroll into a *F*cking, super-cala-fingilistic   AWESOME TEA PARTY!!  
WOOT WOOT!

We went into a store on the weekend -I'll have to get the name- I like it, good vibe, ice cream and maple syrup items (my weakness for sure!) & the young man behind the counter - asks me "if I'm Mr.s Peschel?! " He still has one of my drawings! He said he was 'just little' but it was his favourite art class! How fricken cool is it to hear that!?
Kevin was his name,  made me smile. Time to plan some celebrating...

I won't draw it until I've read it and I'm not quite here yet.. it's inspiring many little Alice paintings I believe. I have not even met Tweedle Dee or Tweedle Dum! 


Have Faith!
<><
xox

Tomorrow we will apparently have the outcome for the verdict on the court case that has been in the Supreme court of Canada- our 'highest' (pun intended).
Can patients continue to grow their own medicine?
This cartoon means no disrespect, quite the opposite in my mind. 
Storm told me 'the verdict will be in on Wednesday around noon'.
I had no fear cross my mind. I feel at peace.
I KNOW the right decision has to be made. The world is watching.
The Supreme Court of Canada will let medical patients continue to grow their own cannabis.  
I think people will have to be "grand fathered in" : 
Grandfathered in is the right or sanction provided in a statute, zoning ordinance, law etc exempting a person or entity from certain provisions contained there in, to maintain their present activities, which will be affected by the new statute, ordinance etc. For example, the Federal Assault Weapons Ban made it illegal to sell and own a semi automatic weapon that was manufactured after the date the law went into effect. Weapons that were manufactured before that date were "grandfathered in" and were allowed to be legally owned and sold.
**American definition, the same meaning - ironic they discuss guns.
Which is the only outcome I can imagine. 
​When we applied for medical cannabis for Storm at the age of 14, we were told "he was too young but he could have a designated grower!"  I remember the conversation like it was yesterday and Storms face when she told us this. The rest is history.   
Frankly, we invested thousands of dollars & took out a loan with the bank, countess hours, endless research over the years to assure Storm has the best medicine available for him, his body, his needs  & now mine  & we do.  Thank God & our grower.  :) 
When you have a child diagnosed with a terminal illness and see how cannabis helps - YOU would DO what ever you can to ease his pain and keep it away for as long as possible.
​There is no way they can NOW come and tell people 'we changed our minds.'  

 I do NOT believe Canada would turn patients not criminals over plants.
Many with severe terminal illnesses, unlike the media portrays.
​The stress alone this case has added to many patients I can tell you first hand,  has been severely CRIMINAL.

I do not believe Canada will now revoke & refuse patients already given permission and even promoted to grow their own cannabis PLANTS. 

Come on we all see where this is going anyhow in a few years... Tweed & Snoop dog? 
I blogged over a year ago about how it was going to be just like a 'brand name beer'.
Personally I was disappointed, as a mother  of a child who suffers like Storm has & the stress added to our lives with all the bullshit with Steven Haper (good riddance) and soon it will all be just a big recreational drug business.  I have nothing against 'Snoop' btw, just another business man.

Patients have been slapped in the face and kicked to the curb. Made to suffer over $$$
Oh well- business is business and if not them then someone else.  I'm still hearing and seeing all kinds of horror stories about  shitty meds that patients are getting from some of these legitimate legal grows and paying $$$ for.  
For something everyone could grow in their backyard for personal enjoyment, like our tomatoes that we jar at the end of a season.

'Grandfathered in' - makes me kinda sad.. they do this because they know we are not well, when we die the right to grows dies with us.  

I believe it is a God given right, everyone should be able to grow this PLANT if they choose to do so. IT IS A PLANT we are talking about - never forget that. Please.

Just like beer- we can make it but we'd rather go to the beer store - most of us.
Only this is NOT beer- NOT alcohol (which hurts) it is MEDICINE that is saving my sons life. & mine.
The Verdict is simple.

Canada we love you & we know you love us back!!
'You got our back '- I'm not worried.
So let's Celebrate!!!  

Believe 
<>< xox


When checking out the Supreme court of Canadasite  they have a terrific download for kids!!! Very interesting and  interactive. I was please and impressed. ;) http://www.scc-csc.ca/res/education/kit-trousse/act/compile-eng.pdf

It's Monday and the sun is shining! The dogs are locked outside, so I can vacuum in peace lol then Im off to FINISH ALICE! Hard to believe a water cooler is taking this long - Ive no desire to rush, other than the fact Im thinking of the tea party.
Over the weekend I did a couple of FUN fungi drawings  nature, children & imagination inspired! 
I'm learning how to paint mushrooms - I decided, perhaps I could do a little mushroom painting for kids! I am going to offer for a VERY LIMITED time on my Art for Purchase page.  For a small fee * for an original!
I will paint  a mushroom  of your choice with a few little details of my choice!  
When the link is no longer there - It means I will no longer be accepting commissions regarding this link.  I will learn, paint and give & make some $ for art supplies. ;)

Today I'm starting a logo!  
The one I agreed to do.. I'm excited,
It's had me feeling all bubbly inside just thinking about it!
Alice.. needs about one more hour. I'll be sharing her tomorrow! 
Have creative day - The sun is shining!
It looks like spring on this beautiful Canadian Morning.
Poppy and I will get out there - still chilly but bright! 

3 more weeks.... and I will be another year older and way wiser! Woot Woot!
Time to DRAW!!

Believe 
xox <><
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A a few favorite movies - The Wizard of OZ  < original and best version - EVER
& Alice in Wonderland -  the Disney version preferably but not long ago my VHS finally ATE it. I was disappointed - I still kept the case!  I DO like the version with Johnny Dep - and hear a new one is out this year! I decided to FINALLY read the book and I am on Chapter 3 this is the first drawing of a few - I cant wait to paint the Tea Party!  
I am drawing what the book inspires. I've recently met online a new Glass artist Tara Roberts , she planted the seed-  to see the Alice in Wonderland piece she is working on - wow.  Have look  at her instagram account or Facebook - 'Pointalism' in Glass!!!
I am watching how her Alice's coming together and it is interesting!   I have an idea from Jerry - but -Kowabunga- A new appreciation and respect level has been reached again for these artists who work in Glass. 

Starting with sketch book doodles and now my first Alice watercolor .. I've at least a full day more and I cant wait!  I am truly at peace when I paint. I can forget-- IT still happens but I can be so 'lost in tiny details' I soon forget - the pain can be -  thought past!   Keep Busy.
Do what you love and give thanks!

More on Tara soon. I'll wait until the piece is done and share images of it- I asked she said it's o.k.  * in my e mail  back and forth I learned she was in a bad bike accident & now is having tremors,  she just had her first tests and is frightened -  But she's focused on her art, passion - hat making and more! Bead work- YOGA and I believe, like me - feels there are not enough hours in a day to create!  
Keep going, Keep doing, Keep loving, Keep Being. 

Back to Alice!! 
What will you create?

Believe
<>< xox

You've got mail!  
IT might be mine.  A joke - no, I'm not laughing.
What you see above is *MAIL** just picked up from our mail box with OUR very own private key - that I paid $35.00 so I could have the lock changed a while back.. mail that was in our mailbox - you know the big kind everyone is getting, that you go to with your keys to pick up your mail safely from the BOX with YOUR own key - Am I making myself clear??Here is more proof, I am documenting every time - I've had it!
Could you imagine IF we were receiving OUR medicine through Canada POST!? 
I argue with my son - almost daily - 'Please go check the mail'...  
I don't like going out- it's simple the cold hurts my face, balance, I don't like seeing people  - in the summer it's a different story. lol -
BUT Now, please go check the mail has turned into:
'I need the mail checked STUFF is going missing!!'

What do you do? Who do you blame- talk about frustration. Accidents happen all the time - this is proof - I get it - and if this is your job - man it must get mundane- BUT,  privately addressed for a neighbour * Norm has already delivered to the CORRECT address.
these are bank papers - identity theft is on the rise- and here is more than most  would need to know!   Check out how they tell us to keep safe from identity theft:

https://www.canadapost.ca/web/en/kb/details.page?article=how_to_prevent_mail_&cattype=kb&cat=security&subcat=identifytheft  

Collect your mail daily! I would IF it was IN the CORRECT box - Canada Post.
Why am I upset? It's not a one time thing-  mails is going missing! 
I've had items I ordered never delivered. If you read this blog you know just before Christmas again, a very small package - never got it.
It was replaced by the shipper and I felt bad about it.  
Did we become targets when Health Canada mailed out their letters addressed for all to see? 
If I'm getting wrong mail  - someone is getting OUR mail. 
Imagine if it was Storms medicine OR mine- I forget about me- I think of him first - 
and was delivered to the wrong home - and lets say - its not such a trust worthy person, who is slightly curious, and more than slightly dishonest- well: kiss the mail goodbye.
I hate to think any such people exist in Keswick..  Ontario... Canada!  - lol 
I've been called naive before.

Why do we have this service and pay taxes - for what?
Proof- shit happens, mistakes are being made all the time... more than mistakes - things are being stolen that are not addressed to the person that they belong to.
Stealing is exactly what it is.  

Tell me what can be done? Do you know?
Really, I don't know what to do - the www. offers a royal run around - and simply suggests you deliver mail if not yours even though 'they are legally' responsible.
Legally responsible for setting us up for identity theft.  This is beyond frustrating.
No wonder, I 'demand' the mail is checked daily - they tease me - I TELL Storm - "Please GO, before  others come home & check their mail, incase & we get a key and they take out mail from A or B box.'  Its a fact. I wish I did not even think it, let alone say it - live it, trust me.

It is to the point, I don't think I will order anything that comes via Canada Post and is important to us. I don't trust the service any longer. 
Do you have my mail? If so kindly deliver it to the correct address. 

Belive
​<>< xox

Tomorrow, Alice.

Brrrrrrrrrrr!  It's been a week of cold mornings to say the least!
So cold all I could think up one morning was a snowman wanting in my coffee! lol
& Poppy - lokin gout the window but ask her - want to go out - NOPE - Unless she sees me going out the front door- she has no desires to go out. Good. ;) Me too, Poppy!

What a week.. Jamie, I sent a 'DM' to his mom (private message -  I had to ask this friend on IG what that meant)  and told her I was avoiding her, to be honest.  I can't speak to her on the phone yet.  I DIVE into work I noticed lately when I am really upset - good, then I think of art and not heart.  I went nuts with watercolor and trying to learn some new things I see - then - Kitty in the grass. BUT, talk about 'work' setting it all up - lol
ANYHOW, it's done. I am sending out 3 kitties TODAY to celebrate! 

I'm also celebrating my 2nd Etsy sale! Woot Woot! Thank you.
Storm suggested I post my 'morel valentine' and 5 minutes later it was sold! I only have 2 more mushroom ones on it - I don't think I'll be loading more - I actually have a couple of people interested in Possibly making prints! Either way - I have a good friend who provided me with a few fun ideas to draw so you will be seeing more MUSHROOMS!
They can change the world! 

I am also celebrating a Instagram commission!!
- I hope those who have asked and I've refused don't get upset- but - lol, someone sent me a DM (private message) on IG (Instagram) and asked would I ?  I said 'no, but tell me more' - simply because I loved her posts- such a cute little funny cousin to Poppy!  Sure enough, she told me more and  the idea dancing in my head - what fun - I said 'yes.
Payment received - The little sketch yesterday had me smiling already! 

Whew - it's family day today - My son getting ready for a winter camping trip  in BEAR country (I'm trying NOT to think about it), Norm just got a call and might have to go to work... after he make dinner I say! lol    Norm has really been helping more with meals. 
I just can't do it, seeing as he is become a good cook. It was time!  I am  - painting nd taking photos of the kitties - whew! Then I'm caught up and can star to mail them out and just keep track-  just! BTW - I don't know IF I can commit to posting daily - just the thought - I will do what I can.. but the Kitty in the Grass is here.. lot's of them! 

Read my FB post for more information on how you could posibly get one of the very first! 
Back to meditation
​Tomorrow a bit about B'.
Believe
xox <><

A Tail of Love
Norms card and he loved it.  I knew he would.
Scruffy 'humps' her stuffed otter - only by taking it and holding it up against the sofa - standing up.  It is very comical.  She's not shy, she often does it in front of people always to  a look of shock and laughter.  
This otter is old and crusty, limbless and been sewn now a couple of times yet she loves it out of all the stuffed animals in the basket the most.
 
She use to have bunny and went into depression when Daisy a young pup - destroyed it one day. Otter stepped in a year + later thankfully - it took us a while to find a new one.
Where we once thought love was lost - it appears Scruffy has found love once more.
Poppy has the cat, interesting too but not as amusing. 
Scruffy is Norms dog, she is his bitch.  
When she looks at him and he runs for a cookie - I think its the other way around! LOL

25 years this year, there is no doubt of our Love for each other. Really.
I got a box of Purdy's, "Sweet Georgia Brown's, he a card you won't find in any Hallmark
​ - made him laugh out loud. 
Now he fixes the kitchen sink and I'm - what else- painting ..  Love is.
The card BTW  rocks 'back and forth' on a little spring...   ;)

Out of anger and sadness Kitty came calling... ;)
I had this idea for weeks, I even sent one of the 'prototype's to the person who made my first Etsy purchase - He is now a follower on Instagram and liked his gifts! ;)
Thinking of Jamie- trying to remember he is free.  
Well again...  I get it, especially from my son who is living here an witnesses what we are all dealing with daily... No one wanted to tell me about Jamie but several knew.  
Shock! Sadness & anger - hit me with in minutes - could you tell, momentary madness took hold and  I forgot - Jamie is in his creators arms. With Hunny,  byw.  

I refused to let it consume me and desperately tried for 'something  happy to paint '- Cannabis on my mind as that is what brought Jamie and I together - out of love.  
Kitty in the Grass #1  appeared... followed by slightly more subdued kitties- just wait!

In every color under the rainbow, every single kitty is different with the ONE common thread *cannabis. & make other's SMILE! Each one painted by me with TLC and THC.    

The Kitty in the Grass is here and he has brought his friends!
This is Kitty Number #1 and he is so much fun!!
He is on my desk as my little pal & reminder.  Teach only love.. I'll draw love.
Its time to open the gate and let cannabis kitty run free! Be everywhere - teach everyone!  It’s just a plant. One of Gods many gifts of greenery on this great earth. 
Awareness the 'Georgia Toons' way. 
A Kitty in the Grass a Day!  Starting NOW.  Why wait one more day?
*Go to the PAGE to read more - Im gonna have some fun!
These Kitties will go around the world!
Wait till you see  the special little kitty!
The page will be called Kitty in the Grass!
All kinds of kitties! Purple kitties, brown and blue! I might even throw in a dog or two!
Happy kitties in the grass cheeky, feisty,, meditating, mingling, munching on a bug or butterfly!  I feel compelled- what better way - no politics - just a simple little water color kitty to brighten someones day!
Kitties and butterflies, bees, bugs.. you will have to watch as they arrive! 
I plan on posting each kitty first on Instagram with it’s own distinctive hash tag #
The Kitty in the Grass Collection - as I learn new water color techniques I will be applying them to the kitties!

I had to turn it around,  it's easy to be feeling blue... instead of will continue the best way I know how  to educate, with Love. Happy, Good Vibe little Kitties in the Grass! 
No wonder they are happy! 
These little kitties will make people smile  & some might possible need to think​
Come and enjoy  the 'Little Kitty In The Grass' display as it grows! 

Believe
<><
 xox

Im making the page just PURRRRFECT! Will be loaded up tomorrow!!
Kitties in the Grass! Changing minds one purrrrrson at a time!

Tomorrow is valentines day and I will be sharing a new cannabis valentine card on Facebook, two actually.. the paint is drying  as I type!
The one above was painted with LOVE!  It's on it's way to a new home already.

The message is the one I like best, because it believe it to be true
Judging anyone over a plant says more about you.

There are far worse things in the world.
As a matter of fact...  if you are judging someone over 'growing a plant',  the world is in serious trouble & you will be busy the rest of your life.We all do it.
What distinguishes one plant from another - 'man saying it is so.'
On the universal day of love - lets do just that.. Love each other .

Believe xox <><

,I am really enjoying Instagram!! 
You don't really know anything about anyone.  Only what you SEE. lol
It is more sharing your own images that someone else's.
Unless stated you don't know if it is a man or woman & there is far less politics than FB
WAY LESS Trump - and that makes it worthwhile right there.  

You can select who you want to 'follow' based on visual - I've said it a million times - I'm visual & I am a visual learner- Craftsy- Youtube, Pin bring it on!
There ARE no excuses any longer!  What catches my attention on IG is NOT WHO but What! For example before Christmas - I was drawn into & curious by the artwork of one person named 'Konrad'- I assumed a man - haunting images - I  cant read the language - yet the images keep me coming back and I follow.
To make a long story short I approached Konrad * (Now by another more feminine name I call her I'll keep it a secret!) with a message and ask if 'they ? - would be interested in _Bartering Christmas cards?
That is how it begins, the next thing I know, I now have a wonderful new penal in Russia!! 
She wants to learn English - so, the deal is Now we exchange mail only by snail mail! ;)
I'm excited!! I got her package first! It was such a wonderful gift! She still does not have mine, I am not worried as a package I sent to Norway Dec. 5th Just arrived the other day! Almost 2 months to the date! So, Russia- it might be a few more days.
The timing was blessed - I was on a roller coaster with news of Jamie,  it was nice to have such a neat, cool, 'Russia!?' - little 'pick me up reminder from my  incredibly talented Russian friend! Who knew?  How cool is this world Right now?  Please - I asked her and she said it's o.k. Go check out her work.. WORK it is, she is also a student is a 'institution for architecture. I see the amount of work, passion and thought she outs into her drawings!
This is another talented young woman going places! Konrad. ;)

Storm has teased me, I cant stop eating the chocolates- even tho I was going to share them with everyone- they have the cutest little wrapper.. 
From Russia with Love-  both Norm & Storm thought it was very cool - so I guess - you just have to ask.

Once I learned more - like He was a She, and only in her early 20's - a student, l I made sure to ask her, to tell her mom what we were doing.  ;) Mom first.  All is good.
I can tell you, her English is better than mine already - her vocabulary extensive.
I guess she is using a dictionary right now to translate my letters and write back,  what a job  for her and I am honoured that she is taking this task - one I know, I would not even attempt.  I wonder how much she retains- I am sure it's quite a bit- I can tell by her work- she pays attention to detail.
I am very pleased to have a new friend. I've blogged about Mona before, my young friend I  wrote to many  many MOONS ago - we too, are friends on instagram. 30 years later (?) I am keeping my account more to for my visual mind, stimulation if you will.  I am following only a few artists and will change so my feed changes.
More drawing and meditation. I'm trying a new online brain meditation also.  
​We've just started and agreed to be snail mail pals, today I wrote to Yasunori Abe-in Japan, to be continued tomorrow!  & Todd in prison. 

I honestly do feel a connection to a few people - I'm not one to question why or try to understand. This young woman is gifted and here for a reason - this much I know.
Aren't we all? Her package warmed OUR heart- TEA! It's tea in the lipton doll, (duh)I have 'Lipton french onion soup' on the brain!  I read the name and...  anyhow, its wonderful.
Every drop... 'from Russia with Love! <*Just saying that makes Norms day. Bond freak, that he is.

Thank you for the gift of today. 
Believe
​xox <>< 

Where would you go? Who would you be? Up in the sky or under the sea?
Both, I've been there the past few days & it was a pleasure, I plan on pursuing again soon.

Houston we have a problem - the paper is too big for my scanner & the image is a wee bit blury.  I'll make sure the next lines up.  A few photos of details below. I loved this watercolor - there is so much detail I truly did get lost.  With God. 
& the evolution of humans.  Bravery - curiosity.. intelligence!
Something new on PIN, a folder with each drawing, it's a great place to keep it all together - and keep from being distracted.  My GOSH, I will say I am grateful for my fellow 'male PIN's. They don't kill me with food everytime I log on. Talk about Distraction!
Have you heard about maple bacon crack?  Found on PIN - Don't hate me!!
I LOVE maple syrup! Tastes like Heaven. ;)

If you want to see how this will work check out PIN :
https://www.pinterest.com/georgiatoons/ 
This above Drawing for example is in the folder called: 
​Where would you Go? What would you Be?
If you are an artist and have access to the internet and are not using it to improve your gift - you snooze you loose. 

Today, I felt teary off and on I spoke with Jamies mom a bit ;(  I still can't sleep...
It's not been long. Around Christmas.  
I don't want to upset her. I'm not good at hiding emotion in my voice, ask Elly.
He is at peace, with God, where he belongs and always knew it. 
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I will have an update on Todd.  I'm not sure what happened today.
This is terrible lives torn apart over plants, babies made to suffer over politics. 

Soon, I paint... I need  some Laughing Buddha Love, and I will give it to myself. 
One thing that was 'perfect timing' - the day before, I got mail! From Russia with love!!!
More on that tomorrow.

 -One of those mornings.. singing along and  *SMACK!  
Sucker punched to the face and then a kick to the gut! I'm buckled over in tears.  FUCK! FUCK!!! FUCK!!
It's hard to see the keyboard. I don't fucking care. ;( 
I posted my spaceman on isntagram - just now and got a 'like' from a friend... Jamies mom. Remember Jamie?  I replied right away!  BECAUSE - the last time I painted an astronaut it was for Jamie:

So of course I was thinking of Jamie.  As you are aware - I can't search with my facebook account- I do not have a newsfeed with 'Georgia Toons' - all I can do is post on my page - so I don't see anything anymore and can't keep up...  
So, right away! I'm excited and ask:
How' s my little astronaut? *spell check  made it something else.  

Jamies mom messaged me, Jamie died right before Christmas. 

Jamie was helped by cannabis!!! For eating pain and more. I will never forget our day
He was one of my cannabis kids I drew for - FUCK!!!  ;(
To the moon and back little man.
You made my life richer for knowing you and I am truly blessed because of it.
My heart feels a little broken right now- big time. ;(

NOW!
FUCK is right!
ANYONE who says Cannabis does not help kids - Get the FUCK out of my way!!
I will continue to educate draw and help end the lies and bullshit.
So what's a smack to the gut will turn into a cartoon in memory of Jamie to promote Cannabis for Children.  When I stop crying. ;( 
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Rest in peace my little pal... all my love Georgia

Believe 
xox <><
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​It is a DO NOT DISTURB day.

My blog is at 10,000 + reads so far this week. 
Please help me continue to share and help educate - sooner than later!
So little ones don't have to suffer one minute more.

I'm getting lost. Lost in Space. Lost in my imagination.
Lost in travel... Lost in love with all the things in the ocean I'll probably never see.
Who will?  
This drawing is a lesson in patience. 
I had to wait, even for the paper - a special piece of water color, I acquired from my friend Linda! I'll get at least 3 regular cartoons from.
I've been sketching and today I started -finally - after cleaning/washing my desk.
It's time for bed  now, I'm beat and already I can't wait to wake up and start again.
Do you know what the first animal in space was?

I have to pull myself away from the deep sea diver in space, adding details to the seahorse and satellite!  The fist satellite was called?  I know.  The first animal in Space??
Sweet dreams... aliens and octopus.

Thank you Google & Pin, all the creative photographers who have educated the rest of us with your gifts.  
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Believe 
<>< 
xox

Painting with Poppy.  As you know my little sidekick never leaves my side.. but in the evening late art night- when I am painting in my studio or drawing in my office she will look at me at some point and say: (telepathically of course) Mom- is it time for bed yet?
That is this face.. lol  I look a few- because it was fun... below.
I don't like photos anymore- my face as it is now, you can see it is permanently distorted from the constant twitch. I have an appointment in March and I know some of what we might discussing...  my thinking is:
    
I don't want my face permanently paralyzed- because when I smile - my entire sole feels it.
That is it.  The moments when I'm laughing and smiling (daily) I am capable of forgetting.

I had such a wonderful conversation with Kerry Stimson yesterday.. a bit teary - I can't talk about Todd in Prison. ;(  BUT she assures me he is talked to and treated well, and the staff knows who they are (they don't even need to show I.D)  and are nice to the family  because even those who are keeping Todd prisoner - know he does not belong there.  For that I am truly grateful.  Even when I write - I understand they read the mail- how could they read everyones? lol  But sometimes,  I say hello to them.  I'm sure Todd is amused by it.  I don't care, I will do what ever I can... I can draw. 
Today a little card, hand painted, again will be posted with info on Todd and all who share will automatically be entered to win it.  Someone will get it in the mail a few days later!

You won't see many photos of me - I just don't feel so photogenic or 'pretty/attractive' anymore these days - and that does it matter.
It's whats inside - and you can't see that anyhow- well, you can in the photo above - see love. I hope.

* I thought I'd sneak in and change my 'profile photo' on GeorgiaToons  last night.  I don't know how so many people are 'seeing it'. I have it hidden from my timeline. If you did see it and have commented, thank you. I just posted it because I was having fun with Poppy & it makes me smile, time for a change.  I'm not about to be loading regular selfies, not to worry.
I did take a scree shot - of my FB page.
The  option for me to: reply, like or comment on my own page and posts - no-existant, but thanks.
 & Thank you for sharing recent Todds cartoon as much as you have!


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Believe
xox <><
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Todd is still in jail, I just got his letter before I finished this cartoon.
Everytie I think of Todd, I have to remind myself God has reasons.   Is it of Todd tolerant or all of us. The answer is pay attention, everyone. It could be you! A PLANT! 
What a joke...  only I'm not laughing.
I AM BLUE! You would be too, if you knew Todd. What a good guy- It breaks my heart.
WTF? I do not even pretend to understand it or try to explain it to others- it's one thing for Canadians to be in court and having to win  rights for all of Canada.  Not the 'insane bullshit- the USA is pulling on it's own people.  One state - woot woot! Light up! Lets Grow!
Another - Send someone to jail who was NOT hiding it!  NOT only that they held rifles to his daughters heads!  It has torn his family apart, stress his youngest was diagnosed with cancer shortly after.. his older daughter is not home and has not been for a long time - I understand she is her own young woman and has to sort things out.. but her dad is sure missing her. ;( Over.. plants. Plants that heal and help and do NOT kill anyone.

Todd has an appeal on the 10th!
The information above lets you contact those who will be handling his case!
He sent me letters- look below.. I love this man.  He is really a GOOD person who does NOT deserve to be in jail over plants! That simple!!! Here is a link PLEASE e mail this man and ask him to help Todd and release him! Todd shared a few of you have sent him cards from over seas (mentioned that we are friends) !! THANK YOU!!! 
​E mail: [email protected]
And of you have some time please send Todd a letter - I'm about to do that now.
I'm sending this cartoon to him in prison! I hope they give it to him.

If I have sent you a postcard and you are grateful.. please send Todd one.
I'll pray for Todd and this early release!
It's Gods decision.. everything for a reason.
 Love letters- because they are filled with Love - for his family and more. 
The best thing about Todd being in jail I tell him - is we have become better friends! 
if not for this letter writing - we wouldn't know as much as we do.  
Still, Id rather him home.

BELIEVE! 
xox 
<><
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Yesterday- I spent the day with an octopus - and will for the better part of this day!
As I started to draw the tentacles - each twisting, turning, and holding a mushroom - I lost count over and over. Is it - just me? Try it.. let's see. lol  Holy! I had to take a break and step back to count.  Why? I'm not sure.  I was drawing mushrooms - I have an idea of some cute cards - then I was drawing 'this', before I even realized- the other still not complete. 
It had been a productive day, Poppy and I went for a walk! It was +6 but the wind was cold and my face ached when we returned, I practically ran from my bong when returned home.  Once medicated I sat until I felt better and was up painting again! 
I think a great children's book would be "I can play by myself you know!"
With an Octopus of course - who never gets bored - he doesn't know how... of course reading a book for enjoyment does not qualify as boredom.  That head can clearly handle it all. 

They are my mental challenge, where as drawing passerines is purely pleasure.

My first ETSY sale has me inspired!  I decided with each original that goes out from now - will get an added 'GT' touch.  Green ribbon & bit of tape holds everything into place! I think I might switch it up at times just for fun.  With my first purchase went a couple of little unexpected gifts  for a THANK you to my first official order! I am sure "he ' will be pleased.
It certainly was unexpected - I mean - yes, you open an Etsy store hoping to sell - but when I saw that first announcement from Etsy  - it felt good!  I will continue to load more images as I paint them, a series called 'Kitty in the Grass' and possibly some more Fungi stuff! Stay tooned.

Today I'm thinking about my friend Todd - making him a valentine to send to prison tomorrow. Geez, my heart will feel better when Todd is home again...  How detrimental to society as a whole to put humans in prison from growing plants. No just people, good guys like my friend Todd. Not a day goes by I don't think of him and his family. I mailed out a letter today.   

If it will make his days lighter, put a smile n his face. I can do it!

Believe 
xox <><

What can and will you do today to make someone heart feel lighter?

I can't get enough water color, something Ive been afraid of forever is fun att he moment. 
Layering,  soft and yet- the next thing - it looks like marker almost on the paper. The only think is - don't screw up.  ;) Im not painting anything crucial - and can change as I go hopefully... I have these wonderful little 6 x 6 pads that turn and twist as I go.

More to come!  I decided it's 'Happy Bird day!!'  Every day is bird day!
The little twitter that reminds us RISE & Shine! If they can doit so can we.
I have placed him in a plant for anyone to see and be wished a Happy Bird day! 
Why not?  One day he might fly to a new home. 

I had my first win on Instagram for my first '100 followers'.
A little hand painted card on it's way! 
& I had my first sale on ETSY! Tea cup kitty is gone!  
To a new home - not far - in Toronto! I am so excited Im sending a special thank you for being my first sale! 
Look at what the Hunter (16 years old) drew.. or should I saw Look who (in the image below) and wow is this kid talented, you should follow him to watch, I feel he will change the world with his art - in a good way!   * I hope he doe snot mind me promoting and using his image -  I've not told him about my www.. lol, I don't wan't to scare the kid!  
He is from Texas,  Josh told me all about Cannabis there. Click on the image to be take to his Instagram page! 
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Believe
<>< xox

I spent the day in my office painting yesterday and decided to watch my favourite movie...
The Wizard of OZ  always makes me feel better, I watched the special with extras and  it's 'comfort food'  for my brain. Overtime I see it I see something new.
It has many lines that you miss if your not paying attention like the above. ;)
How about when Lion says 'who put the hot in hottentot'  That one caught me of guard! 
A little bit of racism Lion? 
I know what a Hottentot is because I watched a really good, sad movie about this woman:

You can watch it on youtube..  Black Venus.  I highly recommend it. It is french subtitles but you soon forget because it is so engaging. What a history lesson as well. It's been a while but I remember crying for this woman when watching the movie, I hope she won an award. 

I'm still painting today, I'm about to upload stuff to my etsy page. All for under $25.00 
I'm starting a trip fund, I'd like to see some of Canada this summer.
I can travel by train or bus. I've spoke with friends and have places to stay and things to see, hopefully I WILL make it happen this summer. I keep thinking NovaScotia, I want to paint the ocean.  ;) PEI perhaps.
 
* about yesterday. I do feel this way at times :(  
If I always shared sunshine & rosie - I'd be LYING. 
It's still quiet around here and thats is how it will stay for a bit..  I read this article recently how a woman was leaving her husband for not putting the glass in the sink.   The glass is just the constant disrespectful, reminder of all the little things.  The glass was the straw that broke the camels back.  For example, I can no longer count the number of times I ask my husband to 'remove his dirty work cloths and shoes when he comes home..   unless I yell. What does this tell me, the wife:  
I don't care how you feel, too bad- you clean up after me and I will  do it again tomorrow. 
NOW - he might not think this way - I doubt he intentionally does!  BUT it is how he makes me feel and even thought I have expressed it every way I know humanly possible-  when he still does it - my brain comprehends my version.  Actions speak louder than words.
THAT is what the f*cking glass on the sink was about!
I am sick of yelling - believe it or not.  
When a wife stops yelling - she stops caring. 
We also have several  things going on... this will be a summer of change I feel.
One way or another.

* Yesterday I could have easily went to bed, bummed... I refused and I DREW, painted and drew some more.   The mermaid in the teacup had me smiling as I was painting.  ;) Amen.
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Believve <>< 
xox

* advice to young wives- DO not tolerate today what will drive you mad in 5, 10, 15, 20 years. It's a long time to be arguing over glasses on counters and dirty shoes.