All the moon talk last week has inspired. Where would we be without it? When I started this drawing I just wanted to draw - to think about a cartoon,  I was too angry having just read the news in Calgary, Police taking guns from homes.  Clearly they lost focus of the devastation and lives destroyed. 
 I try not to angry draw ;-)

Last week was a roller coaster ride. Not to mention botox wearing off. Lets say things can be a little more intense. I was thinking about my own feelings recently, being mad at my Dr.s... I can't. They have tried.  I think in that profession they must 'get it'. Still I feel better everyday about my decision to just let go. Enough. ;-)  I think it has actually helped! I am having longer breaks I find ;-) AMEN!  When it starts to build up, I have Cannabis and ride it out. I am so thankful I know if not for it I would be in bed miserable. 

A few miracles this past week! One, a problem I have been struggling with for years and had finally snapped, I hope it has been resolved, I am told it has. It is hard when you don't quite have the same trust in people.  I have to trust people - I am told I am too trusting -  but if we don't, then what?  Because this world is FULL of people and If we don't trust any of them we are in serious trouble.  My best friend Cathy is a grandmother as of 1:00 a.m. some time - thats when the photo was sent!! A new being on the planet!  My puppy Poppy opened her eyes... Norm asked me out to diner last night!  The world is full of miracles!  
lol  The next Miracle I am waiting for and I believe in Mirqcles! 
Prohibition On Cannabis Ending !!
xox  <>< !!!

Every time I read HOW Health Canada is justifying  'weeding out the growers' - all I see is excuses and lies. Not to mention very unfair to ASSume everyone is a criminal just because they enjoy the passion of gardening.
OR never ASSUME that every grow room is a FACTORY/warehouse/Laboratory.  

Although I’ll admit, hard to do other wise if your only form of cannabis education is via the mainstream media - I will say they are getting better. 
I think it is more of a case you can’t hide the truth much fu*king longer!!

Many times people have a  simple out door garden, a closet garden, small tents designed specifically for indoor growing. MUCH LIKE many grow systems that people use in their homes who are concerned about GMO’s. Many have converted rooms, even a basement.  How many people brew their own beer/ wine? Worse - how many people have a meth lab set up in their homes? More than you know; after all that is where the true $$ is, with serious addiction come steady clients. 

It is nice to have control of what goes into ONES body and WHY shouldn’t we?!  
Not according to Health Canada-  it is very dangerous. 
The biggest danger is keeping it illegal. 

We watched a doc. called Blue Gold. About water and it’s worth.

http://www.bluegold-worldwaterwars.com
We watched it on netflix.
I LOVE water, I love to live by it, I am a pisces, I love to swim, snorkel and DRINK.  
I mostly drink water. I have difficulty when I drink tap water - If I can smell it or taste it, and at time there’s a bit of both going on. Right now the smell. Admit-tingly, (<Is that a word?)I have difficulties ‘sharing’ water or bottled anything. SO, this one hit home in too many ways.

The thought of drinking recycled sewage water and calling it ‘porcelain springs’ - really - I’m done. Gag reflex kicks in.  I can’t imagine being that thirsty. I have a britta and yes USE to drink bottled water. As of NOW, I am going to try to never ‘purchase’ another bottle of water again, just the concept has sweat on my brow;-)  

I was saddened to learn what water hogs we are. America is the worst. Compared to other places and we are NOT stupid! WE know how bad some places have it but did you know there are green houses in Africa that grow roses to EXPORT - the roses get better water than the people that live in that country! And Coke is cheaper than water! ? That is shameful. Keeping the sick down. What can I do? All I can think Is I will NEVER drink or buy another coke and will try VERY hard to always recycle my bottles and get tap water - while we can. It’s a start and before you knock me - what will you do? 

AT the very least I will share these facts from time to time.. just to get people thinking and I will never BUY roses again. That being said I give thanks for all our water - not something concerning many when they see Calgary ;( The documentary explains it really well (punn intended) why we need to take better care. 

One thing AGAIN - WE really NEED to get control of the pharmaceutical industry!  These systems were designed to clean sewage. NOT CHEMICAL WARFARE !!! It is a serious problem with documented effects and trust me - I’m not sure I want to even start to research it ;(  Frogs being born all female. Shrimp going crazy, fish becoming aggressive, cancer medications, anti depressants - from pills and what passes out our bodies.  

It was really interesting we suggest you watch.  You might then start to wonder what Steven Harper is doing with our water. 
Do you have a clue?  Don’t care?
When will you? 

All I can do is hope this toons gets one person thinking ;-)  
It got us thinking & inspired <3. 

ONE more reason to get back to NATURE all around! Never mind just Cannabis! 

xox <><

I have sent letters, e mail and now posted on Leona's FB page but never even an acknowledgement.
APPARENTLY  several people were consulted - patients,  about the changes but everyone I have spoken with said  pretty much everything they suggested or said was simply ignored. 
IMO it was all  just for LOOKS. 
Now to read - Canadians will be 'saving tax' dollars no longer having to grow Cannabis for sick patients! WOW. 
SUCH BULL it is mind blowing. 
REALLY!??  Do you think we are idiots? Who's taxes will pay for these people when you send them to jail for growing plants? Many are already on disability... and these peopel will still need medical attention - more $$$ for tax payers.. 
How much does it cost to keep a Canadian in Jail for 6 years?
http://news.nationalpost.com/2011/07/18/prison-costs-soar-86-in-past-five-years/For instance, the cost of keeping a male inmate in prison rose from $88,067 per year in 2006 to $109,699 in 2009, according to the most recent data from Corrections and Conditional Release Statistical Overview.

 I want to know who's tax dollars will pay for all these people who are determined to continue to grow their medicine! NOT CRIMINALS!  What would YOU DO!!!
Many  have invested in all the necessary equipment and I do say INVESTED - so what are they expected to do - stop? SOMETHING they have been legally permitted to do for years!? Because HEALTH CANADA  has decided to make changes?
I am really SICK and tired of all patients/growers being ASSUMED criminals. 
Is that not the same as we should assume all politicians are crooks?  
Or crack heads? 
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...

I am not alone, I know so many people who are frustraited, angry, depressed, frightened all because of HEALTH CANADA and the proposed changes to the MMAR.    On top of that they feel alone and IGNORED. I can relate. 
Does my opinion not mater? 
Does my son not matter? 
If Leona won't help us who will? Is she not the HEALTH MINISTER???
Leona won't help us. 
WE must help ourselves by bringing attention to this treatment of Canadians 
as what it is CRUEL.  
Adding stress to the thousands that are already ill and suffering  is shameful. 
OVER A PLANT. 
SPREAD the word, make sure people understand what is happening.
The next time you read about saving tax payers money, wonder at what cost?
This cost will be lives. 
Will Leona answer questions then?

xox <><

Here it is step by step! 
Made from an empty dog biscuit container! Recycling at it's finest!
What you need for this craft :
Plastic Container, *odds and ends 
Newspaper, card board
Masking tape, scissors   
Toilet paper - I did not even use a full roll for this pup!  
White glue & water.  Acrylic paints
Protective spray (especially for outdoors)

Parents School is almost out! Who does not have these supplies?  This is a fun cradt - the only downside is drying time I could not wait to paint! Unlike paper strips and glue paste - this way is MUCH easier and cleaner!!! So Have some fun. I just  'winged it' wit this dog. I did not even have a sketch of what I was going to make.  *Odds and ends are any old plastic  cups, corks, balls,  all stuff that can be built up and taped over  I used Bubble wrap to make the head (nice and light) A few Styrofoam balls for the eyes and the little details like eyelids and nipples are just balls of toilet paper rolled up and papered over..  Below easy instructions!
 I hope this helps... HELPS you turn OFF the television and make something creative!!!! 
I had so much fun Im starting a mini scruffy vase today and working on a giant 'tiki man' soon!!  In between drawings. 
xox <>< 

With the new expected changes Health Canada will be out of the picture. A 'cop out' since they f*cked up and now instead of correcting and helping Canadians, what do they do? They pull out. WOW.
  Dr.s agree,  what they are doing is shameful. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/12/07/medical-marijuana-laws-canada_n_2258335.html
*Right now, family physicians give the okay for a patient to use medical marijuana and Health Canada approves the final application.Under the new system, doctors would simply write a prescription and the patient would send that to a commercial grower.
"The buck stops completely with the physician now," said Anna Reid, president of the Canadian Medical Association and an emergency room doctor.
Reid said the problem is that while doctors have a lot of information on prescription drugs, most have very little information on the benefits and effects of marijuana.


My own Dr. commented he thinks  'it's a good thing' when we first heard of it, that was before we also heard that people will no longer to be able to grow their own medicine. 
I posted yesterday in my frustrations with all of this and said simply  said Leona you say changes... and I say Fuck you." More or less.  Some might think that harsh, even 'disrespectful'.  You want to hear harsh?
STILL to date I have asked people, and they are still giving out licenses for people to grow their own medicine!  False hope.  
Setting them up for JAIL! Welcome new private prison - thank you Steven Harper.
They claim it will save tax payers 1000's! For what I'd like to know!
Don't forget we have been a part of this program FIRST HAND.
 All we ever got was ONE laminated card, a few pieces of paper that were always late and accompanied with stress while we waited for them, crappy photo copied instructions - if you can call them that. 
No one that I was aware of purchased the meds. due to terrible quality. So what did they spend money on? LOL - WELL we all know that could be just about anything  don't we...
Our pleas are ignored. No one had ever contacted me and I have called and sent e mails as well as post on FB pages. The Canadian Government is showing Canadian patients using the medical cannabis program NO respect what so ever and I am done showing them any respect in turn. To who - Steven Harper!?? Ha! Didn't we just prove he was elected 
illegally? 
As for Leona Im starting to fee like a minority being ignored. 
How about you? Thats a FEW other toons.. 
BUT it is time for Dr.s to start to understand, WE have the right to a safer, less toxic pain alternative to Pain, nausea and NUMEROUS other ailments. IT should be our RIGHT to make the choice between a healther alternative! 
Proof? Please. 
Dr.s are NOT stupid and they also can no longer deny the positive benefits as cannabis as a medicine. THEY work for us! DEMAND it. PROOF - stop it! WE have proof! Proof it does not kill for one! 
So Dr.s  it's time to quit with the excuses, EDUCATE yourself on Cannabis as you would any other medication. AND change with the times. WE the people demand it and have every right to be healthy and happy. FIRST DO NO HARM!
What Dr. in all good faith in this day of education would be 'fine' prescribing OXY for a patient - PROVEN highly additive and deadly over Cannabis? 
Not an honest one IMO.
There's the proof. 

That being said - Go to your Dr.s apt educated! Bring them proof.  
Do not demand,  ask and show your Dr. the respect they deserve and in return you deserve to be treated with, and DON'T lie to them. You only hurt yourself. I do feel there are many Dr.s out there that are being informed and are out to help rather than hurt! <3 
The times are changing - we can't expect them over night. 
EVEN Dr.s also admit to the benefits of gardening. 
xox <><

The more I read the less I understand. 
Actually  the more I read the more I really understand...
It's not about us, or care for our health it is about $$$
Facts ca not be ignored for much longer. 
People are tired of being sick, and sick of being tired.   ;-) 

I had to start a paper mache project just to give me a break - although occasionally I find myself drifting on how I want to draw a specific toon..   
Have hope! Believe in the power of people to end the insanity.  
I was reminded of this one I drew a couple of years ago. Looks like I was right.
xox <>< 

Georgia... on my mind.  I have been on my mind. Or rather my mind on my mind. ;) I woke up yesterday and told my husband: 
I have made up my mind, I am NOT having another brain surgery.  With it came ironically, a sense calm & relief.  
NOT until they can say - this is what it is, and this is what we are going to do.  

I have decided also... no more botox. Although botox stops visually my face from its contractions and does provide me with a rest, I am going to try my hardest to go without. It NEVER stopped the twitch, even what you no longer see I still feel inside. And it never stopped the pain when that happens as well.  Am I doing it for you or me? ALSO once again as it wears off I have feeling in my face. It is so weird to feel like your face is not your face and that is what botox does to me. I can also smile a bit more normal again. ;&

I told my mom and a few others. It is not up for conversation any more. It is my head, It was not fun (on too many levels) yes, there is something obviously wrong but I have made this decision. I’m handing it over to God. I feel pretty good about my decision. 

 I also made another big decision... a couple of weeks ago Norm told me he was getting me my DREAM dog. A Chihuahua. A friend Norm works with just happened to mention it! Would I like a pup!?
I said NO.  
I said no because I was worried about brain surgery and not being here for a new baby. SIMPLE.  It hit me during the week. I said no because I am afraid of dying. 
FUCK THAT!!! 
If I was not afraid I would have screamed from the roof tops! 

What-ever this is. It has made me a better person, I have new respect for those with disabilities and a new determination to be better and try to do more ;-) so I woke up Saturday and told Norm of my decision  so later in the day when he was e mailed baby photos - I took one look and said "O.k. Let’s go see..."  I fell instantly in love. I think we all did. LOL, I was wishing our girls were with us too to meet their new baby sister!!!   
You know of course I was thinking on the way there: I won’t want to leave it, what If  I don’t like the family? LOL,  The GOOD vibes I had from that home has put me instantly at peace! ;) My photo above I think I 'look high" lol - I was nearly in tears a few times, it was so emotional seeing that little baby a couple of days old. Oh my hands were cold so they were making noises for mom. Storm put it in his hand and it went right to sleep , same with the other two. It was so cute ;-)  

I have a new baby coming home! I am so excited I feel great and I am NOT about to let anything stop me from enjoying each beautiful day God provides! AMEN!  WOOT WOOT!! For those that do not support me in my decision, kindly keep it to yourself ♥ LOL.  

Photos of the girls and the new baby:  Driving up I asked what will we call it? 
Storm: Muskie bait.  
Norm: Gremlin.    (If you know Norm - you knew that was coming)
Me: Ommmmmmm. 
Storm: Chum.
Norm: Gizmo
Me: Precious (as 'WE' thought I looked like Golem in the photo!) LOL

Note to self... Do not let Storm take “baby’ fishing ;-) 
<>< xox

 Today is a new day. 
I was gifted Friday a book, and read it already. I loved it.  Although, I do feel the he, E. Alexander M.D. forgot about us 'not so medically inclined',  I was dumb struck a few times.  LOL  
Hey, we can't all be brain surgeons. 
I was hesitant to read it because of the brain issues (frightened, a better word) but glad I did.  My faith is strong and I already believe in heaven. I believe there is more to us than this. We are all better than this <3.  I BELIEVE in GOOD and God.   
In a world full of temptation/lies/greed/pain it is hard to focus always on the good.
I too know that pain and fear bring out the worst in people and I am NO exception.
I am thankful for those around me that love me enough to remember that. ;)
Still, a few times "Proof Of Heaven!"  hit too close to home. 
Thinking of it now I tear up. <3 that poem.
He says he is meant to write that book and I feel I was meant to read it. 
That is what it is all about. Helping each other. 
I am glad I read it, not for proof of heaven but reminder that we are all ONE. 
ONE LOVE ❤  
It inspired the toon! At first I was just going to draw pills and cannabis, and then I was poked in the head to be reminded of the Bigger picture!!!  :)
I am pulling back, looking in praying/meditation and DRAWING. Amen! 
Enjoying my newly painted & clean (LOL - how long it will stay that way, time will tell.) kitchen - I have sunshine indoors all the time! I LOVE IT! That and my guys and girls... 
Good Vibes always appreciated! 
xox <><  !!!

Time to focus on Laughing Buddha <3  for a bit...
It was a buddhatiful day. 
xox
<><

Last night I went to bed in tears. Feeling completely frustrated and overwhelmed.

I had another visit with the neurologist and after the usually questions and concerns, I asked him if he actually had a diagnoses, after talking about Hemi facial spasm and Trigeminal neuralgia, the 5th and 7th nerve...  No.  
 They cannot understand why I am having what I am and the pain associated with it.

 I feel when I tell them how bad it is - it is not that they don’t believe - CLEARLY there is something going on, but I think they don’t ‘get the severity’ of it? I wonder is it because I am not in the office sobbing?  Or that I don’t lie around all day feeling sorry for myself? 
I can tell you, I DO feel like doing that. 
 I fought off tears several times in his office yesterday.  IT is much harder to try to remain positive and busy and hopeful.   

After the last surgery,  I do feel better BUT whatever is going on is still going on and every day It MAKES me very aware that It can all be gone in an instant. I struggle with this reminder - as much as I AM REALLY grateful the new found appreciation and determination.. everyday thinking my brain is going to explode is exhausting.  
These constant electrical zaps  leave me feeling  ‘fizzled” 
My attack last week left me exhausted for 2 days.  
I still have them constantly.. with a “doozie’ every now and then making an appearance.
Usually one a day. ;(

In his opinion, it is not getting better (mine too - it’s going on 4 YEARS slowly escalating)
He feels more surgery is the only opinion. The first not a complete success (it was in the fact that I’m still here! :)  NOT knowing exactly what they are going in for...  has me not to keen on the whole idea again - recovery itself seems daunting. Been there done that and in NO hurry to do it again.
I am frightened.

I need to take a break and think. 
I wondered about sharing this... it’s time. My hand forced by someone on FB.  This is my life at the moment and for what ever reason this is where I am meant to be. Happy or not. 

I had a lesson last week on FB when someone was PISSED at me. Angry because I have not been responding to his messages or posts.  First let me tell you having over 500o people on FB has it down falls, like messages every time you log on, I am constantly added to groups, events and my messages are never fewer than 50 every time I log on. Hard to keep up with for anyone, never mind someone who is also trying to work, be a mom, cartoonist, wife and suffers from some crazy brain thing.
I then was angry with him and asked him if he was aware I had brain surgery and have still been dealing with serious issues. No he was not. 
No he does not bother to read my post, blogs etc only pissed that I did not share his website and his goings on.  Yes, he apologized.                        

So here it is. I am not well. I have not been well for a while. I have been sicker than I have let on to most but a few are very aware of what has been going on. On top of all this I deal with other stuff, like the constant concern and battle over my sons medicine. Cannabis.
Stress added to the mixture - not good BUT unavoidable.
 A growing concern with changes expected in the near future, no thanks to Health Canada. 

I have hoped people would focus on my work and not my health and it appears to have worked out ;-)  I can’t get mad for the lack of others understanding, awareness or even compassion at times. It says more about them than it will ever say about me. Simple.

I will end by saying that when I woke up today the first thing I did was thank God for opening my eyes and for the fact that I got out of bed.
I will NOT spend the day in bed crying, I will draw, spend the day with the girls (Storm is camping) I will celebrate every meal I am blessed with and every conversation I have. I will continue to hope I get better.  I will have faith that everything does happen for a reason. All of this BTW has made me a better person. 
 I will also continue to use my cannabis as it numbs the pain and gives me a break if only for minutes at a time. I am grateful for it. It keeps me positive! 

So why share? In hope that if ONLY one person stops and thinks before they make assumptions, judge or even aggravate -  do you really know what each other is dealing with? How about we first ask ourselves that before we jump on some ones back as to why we are NOT the focus of THEIR attention. 

Compassion and LOVE.
I am stronger today than I was last night. 

I know why I am drawing and now I know why a few years ago we called my strip:
Cultivating Compassion.
GROW LOVE.     

xox <><

If you think I’m over stretching it on this one think again.  

Do you use ANY of the mind altering substances? Every one of them is a Mind altering substance. FACT 

Research Sugar, introduced as a drug. Until someone decided it was candy... $.  
Cannabis is a plant, use in the past fro everything from Cholic to a tooth ache, and until someone decided it was a Dangerous DRUG it was a HERB.

Never mind any of that.., ALL of the substances on the left have been attributed to death. Sugar - again - a major factor in obesity, diabetes and more.  Alcohol.. abuse, physical hard to a body, impairment, poisoning, responsible for date rape, murder and “ I was drunk...”  and more. 

SO PLEASE,  stop telling me, I am wrong.  Me and the other few hundred thousand (who admit to it) and counting that believe Cannabis is a better CHOICE. A Healthier choice.

ONE for using Cannabis as my medicine and also for all those that wish to use recreationally.  Compare the choices and statistics. 
THEN lets continue the conversation.  
While your at it you can read about Cannabis helps repair the brain. 

If you have never tried Cannabis, your opinion is invalid when you judge someone else while you hold that cup of coffee & donut and your evening with a cocktail or two... 




 xox <><

While working on the Cartoon regarding not being able to consumer products, and thinking how insane it was... I was told  I better be careful about selling my Hempy Stalkers out of the country!  REALLY!

I have a couple that did not sell at the EXPO - I had enquires from many people, but several were from the USA and we were concerned about them being Cannabis stalks, as to wether they might get confiscated at the border.  Since home I have had 3 e mail from people that want to purchase a Hempy Stalker - all are from out of the country. 

I have been seriously warned to be careful - me thinking come on .. are you fucking kidding me? My painted sticks? My favorite - and now, I have decided never to part with him (he was for sale at the EXPO - glad he did not go) I call him “Budda” Like Buddha ;)

Every-time I look at him I smile, to the point I swear he has started to talk to me ;) Not all talking is done with words.  I might make him a regular in the strip. I did a bit of research and I am concerned about mailing them across the border. So I guess I won’t be.                           Hempy Stalkers - Only in Canada you say?   Pity...  

AS insane as it seems that I could be charged with trafficking for this painted Hempy Stalker stick!!?  The  media would be awesome! Perhaps if I was physically feeling a bit better I'd even be up to the challenge...

- Let us not forget Mr. Marc Emery still in jail for selling seeds. A fellow Canadian and Cannabis activist - He gets out next year I think. It is a crime he is in jail at all in my opinion. http://www.freemarc.ca/group/freemarcca/who-marc-emery-0

Mr. Tommy Chong! Who went to jail for BONGS. 
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm669487616/tt0478090?ref_=tt_ov_i
http://www.cheechandchong.com


Countless people have gone to jail for ridicules reasons surrounding cannabis.
It made me realize I just might! I can see us now...  Me & Hempy in our small cell, someone would be pulling out someone's roots! LOL

The only positive note I can think is Jack Herer said did his best work in Jail. That he did!! AND you can read it ONLINE for FREE  (we have a copy signed by Jack) :  http://www.jackherer.com/

Still over a painted stick - Trafficking?  When countless HUMANS of all ages are being bought and sold ILLEGALLY every day? THAT is criminal.

As much as it makes me shake my head ... I better not.
I’ll still make them - I have to - I love them, but they will be special gifts, for sale at the EXPO to Canadians only Eh!  Pity... ;-) 

xox <><

If I can go to jail for this - what next?! You tell me. How crazy is all of this?
JUST think about it.

There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it's going to be a butterfly.
R. Buckminster Fuller 

A picture is worth a thousand words...
If you see love in this photo it is because it exists.

My hubby saw this photo and instantly asked “WHO is that?  Looks a little close  to me... “   
All I could think to say is “yes, it does, that is my friend Chris.”  ;) This expo was the first time Chris and I actually met and that photo taken then. We have been friends on FB since 2o10.  I never saw his photo before  the EXPO and had no idea what he looked like. The moment he said ‘Hi'  my heart jumped - CHRIS!  I thought & he is handsome too!  LOL 

When I first met Chris it was online, FB. He was a medical patient and had suffered a very serious accident,  I knew he suffered extensive damage to his face and brain not to mention everywhere else, I had seen photos of his x-rays but I did not know much more...  then  after a few posts, curiosity got the better of me and I asked.  I am learning to be BLUNT - how else do you find stuff out.

Well, the rest is history.  A history filled with questions, likes, comments, shares and more.  
Chris, for some reason I decided to trust and share a few details about my own head pain long before many others even knew what I was dealing with, asking him what strain he suggested for head pain, a few things... I still do ;-) Just the other day I asked: Do you swear more? 

I as you might know if you pay attention to this blog, I have been frightened to say the least, hard not to when you are dealing with something and Dr.s can’t seem to figure it out so.  I ask, he answers.   It has been a God send for me. 
That makes me giggle, Chris and I have a different opinion on God - BUT even that we put aside to discuss other more important stuff! < How it should be.

Who else do you ask? If you don’t know from experience - YOU don’t get it! 
He gets it. Explaining things I am experiencing.  

I was thrilled when I heard he was coming to the EXPO!  I really consider him a friend and I felt it!  I know he cares for me and I him and we just became friends on FB and because of Cannabis! How cool is that?   

That being said I did ask Chris If I could share a few details. I was going to ask him to write a blog but I thought -  no, better to see his answers, up front & honest.  Just as he shared with me and I am so grateful he did.

Below a few photos, I borrowed  from his profile, and a few of our messages... ;-) 

 I asked Chris to share his accident and he did: 
I have my card due to a very serious car vs. snow removal truck in 2003.
I was a passenger that had a 10 wheel dump truck full of snow turn in front of us, crossing our path. He turned illegally (double yellow line) into a parking lot to dump his snow (illegally on private property).
He claimed he did not see us, but that is only possible if he was not looking! There was nothing my friend could do, the truck turned and we hit the side at around 50mph (80k).

There were no airbags and the front of the car was destroyed, the dash actually came & hit me in the face, just under my chin and cracked everything up to my forehead. Lower jaw, upper jaw, cheekbone, eye orbits, nasal everything... it was not pretty.
Botched surgery caused me to need 3 more to adjust my upper jaw to what the idiots had done to the lower by mistake, all because of "god" complexes of certain doctors & the department in general.
Let's just say I do not recommend "teaching hospitals", part of a local university.
My other serious injury was to my brain, I have a frontal lobe TBI which is a real pain in the ass to say the least.
I'm not sure what you know of TBI (Traumatic brain injury), but it is a a serious problem with no solution, every victim will be affected slightly differently and it is invisible, so people just think we are rude, mean, all kinds of things that are associated with bad behavior. That leaves us open to discrimination and more problems. I am 'lucky' (Hurts to say that, because I really don't feel lucky!!) that I was highly functioning before so I compensate well in stress free situations, but it doesn't take too much to make me rattle me. Friends and family relations are strained, I am also really not the same person I was before, I like different music, different people, I dislike some friends and activities...
SO, I use cannabis for pain relief, which helps me a lot. I can do more things with less frustration and it makes me feel less pain to the point where I can think before I act or speak - a common trait with head injuries that can get us into a lot of trouble.
It also helps with anxiety, stress, makes me tolerant and compassionate.
I hope that wasn't too much info lol
Painful topic, once I start it's hard to stop the flow of words, I don't let them out often anymore.
To finish that up, 99.9% of people have no idea when they meet me if for just a few minutes, I hide it well, but after awhile it starts to show that I may not be in complete control of my thoughts, words and actions.
Cannabis gives me as much of those abilities as I can get, no other medication I tried even came close. 

I asked about Strains:
It depends what you mean by brain pain
Headaches? mental fatigue?
I am not the best guy for this, my brain is in hyper vigilance mode due to a TBI, so I can intake massive amounts of any indica with no negative effects. Makes me sleepy, but so does having a TBI.
What they do to me is different from what they do to most ppl.
I avoid sativas cuz they make me even more hyper vigilant, jumpy, annoying ... lol

If I had to name one strain for most brain issues, anxiety, epilepsy... -->Sensi Star. It covers a wide range of issues, seizures are one of them, which I do not have, but the same soothing effect it gives an epileptic, it can provide to me.  Hope that helps a bit 
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Hi Georgia,
Secrets are safe with me
I hope the neuro can provide some good info, that sort of thing is complicated for sure. I have a brain injury so whenever I have issues with my eyes, speech, tingles, nerve pain, twitches... it is hard to know from where it actually starts.
I know an epileptic that swears he can take a few drops of Sensi Star tincture at the onset of a seizure (wife puts it under his tongue) and he almost instantly stops the seizures! Sensi Star may be the right strain for you, although they do have slightly different effects on each person.
Tinctures or eating it may also have an added benefit over inhaling for your purpose. I hope you find the strain you need

In between these e mail, we shared cute photos, jokes, toons, informative Cannabis info and Chris always supported my toons and work. He went even further to help me heal by sharing his advice on Hemp Products > Good for the BRAIN! - he sent me some AWESOME Hemp oil and that AMAZING honey  (by mr. Cookie - Brain) that is a terrific appetite stimulant! Helped me pack on a few pounds, after surgery I lost another 14!   I needed it. He still sends me tips and info for arthritis - something we also share.

That is all I will share with all of you...  it has been one of the best lessons for me,  you can make real, special friendships on FB. 
Strangers are willing to help!  ASK! Who knew!?
♥ You might be blessed to even meet them in real life! Chris thanked me over the years for inspiration.. I often wonder when someone comes into our lives is it for our advantage or theirs? BOTH. We are here to serve, help, assist, and share with each other.

Do you see love in that photo? I do ;-)  
Not the kind of love that first comes to mind, but one of two people who care for each other and want to help each other.   

All this week I keep thinking who knew, 4 years ago FB Friends you made would become real life friends. A drawing you did would be turned into glass by other artists?
 WHO knew!?  A caterpillar turned into butterfly.

 ONE LOVE! 
 Brought together by a PLANT! 

I hope Chris and I continue to be even better friends as the years go on, he really has been a life/sanity saver for me the past few years and I am blessed to call him friend.
I grateful Chris and his bud (also a nice guy - got to meet him too at the EXPO) - are still here with us today 
Lucky me!
xox <><

*** I discuss many blogs with my guys, and sometimes special friends before I publish.. I got a 'that seems pretty personal..'   WHY? Because I express  love for a friend, another human? Too often all we hear is negative. It surrounds us. We hate this and that...  I have no more room or time for it. Not a day goes by in this house were we don't say I love you to each other...  Storm and I every time he leaves or says goodbye - he throws in an I love you!  What an awesome way to end a conversation. ;-) Until we see that person again.
I'm done, If you make me happy your going to know it! I don't care if the world knows it. 
 Maybe if Chris and I hung out more, I'd see more of the side he mentions -  I have a hard time imagining (because he has only ever been nice to me) even then - because he shared with me,  I KNOW to be patient & understanding,  we are all far from perfect. 

We should share with people - It avoids a lot of guessing. ♥

No place I’d rather be. Nothing fancy... slightly 1/2 assed but I love my backyard an I am so grateful this year to be able to plant a garden!  It is a lot of work.  last year I couldn’t due to health issues but my friend Ellen did bring me some potted tomatoes! 

 Digging in the warm earth seeing bugs, chasing Daisy the past 3 days! I had to try to Daisy proof with some sticks and twine.

 Ticky and Scruffy - they are garden trained, they walk gently - ‘one must be zen in the garden’!  Not Daisy! She’s full speed ahead - this is a new playground! I grew tired of yelling at her and put up a bit of a block, I shall see how it is working tomorrow when I go out in to the garden.

How can you not be inspired. Seed are everywhere - fallen from the maple in my own yard, Tree’s flowering, lilac in full bloom and all the greenery! It has me thinking that Cannabis is out of control and I am thrilled or it! Do you now how many seed were sold at the last EXPO? People wanting to grow thier own  Cannabis for recreational an medical reasons... THOUSANDS. Around the wold ...Millions of these tiny seeds. 
My biggest concern some days;  No longer Cannabis being made illegal but more Cannabis falling into the hand of Monsanto! Even then People won’t let it happen.

You can’t think about gardening and NOT think of Monsanto these days. If you can you better wake the fuck up. 

* A persona note... yesterday I had a very bad experience, concerning my health in public. It was frightening. For me and the poor girl behind me in line.  I’d rather not re live it even now I was shaken for a few hours after. BUT I did learn... I did not have any ID on me what so ever. Note to self, carry a bus card in your back pocket. 
I won’t lie, I came home and sent and e mail to my surgeon ;(.  That says it all.
Once again it also gave me a kick in the ass and said FOCUS.
I feel blessed for these cruel and yes harsh reminders daily that life is precious and it can be gone in a heart beat. It reminds me to love & respect EVERY living seed in my garden and then some  ;) Yes, Id like to go to Spain, Greece.... but if I never go anywhere again but my own backyard I am grateful!  
Enjoy where you are. 
Enjoy WHO you are.
Enjoy what you stand for...  <3  

Blogs this week: 
-From FB to Friend ♥
-No Hemp allowed? WTFork?
-Are you fucking kidding me?
-All things Awesome at the EXPO
and more....  

Also less time on FB - more time drawing  If you need to get in touch you can do it through here. xox <><