Heavy on my mind since the recent death of a little girl, who's mom,  Kim Martelle was fighting for the use & awareness  of cannabis as medicine for children.  Another baby who could have been saved - or at least been here with her family who loved her very much for much longer.  
I believe that.
I see these babies and I'm ashamed somedays at my own issues - watching the clips of them, makes what I am dealing with seem like a bug bite. ;(  It is not. & perhaps it is, what makes me want to work so hard at educating others. While I can. 
They can not. 
I've seen awareness created with cartoons! - Bake sales, marathons, fundraisers, marches, posts of FB and more. Do something or do nothing - the choice is yours. 

I watched a recent interview Mandy McKnight did regarding her son Liam, watch this link and see the life Liam leads:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO-MfKU42o8
The life his family lives every day - who is anyone to tell them what they should do to make Liam's journey easier.

Please, Please help end this insanity and deception by Health Canada & Rona Ambrose. 
Cannabis is a safer alternative! Especially for Children.  WHO should be making this decision? 
What would you do! 
I know what we did and will continue to do.
Share. Share on Facebook. Share this link, share on twitter, share when you see someone who has a sick child. share  with Dr.s teachers, ask questions and share!! 
Make it EASIER for parents who are already dealing with too much! 

Have faith
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xox

I met a new pal at our mushroom dinner! She sat across from me with her husband Mark. 
She said she was a painter, almost timidly.. I thought o.k., I'll check her out when home.
WOW! Bonnie can paint and I like that sh like me likes to paint FAST ;) She is faster than I am  ;) Not just fast but well done. She hits that canvas with her brush with a confidence I've only witnessed in a few! 
What a fun day!  Yesterday with so much on my mind I sat outside, listened to the birds and paint whisker over whisker again and again! Mindful meditation with each stroke.
I also tried a new paint for the first time... Tri Art  I really like the smoothness and it covers very nicly, I would say it is a step up from the Amsterdam I was using. I'll use that for crafts & Pallets, the TriArt for Canvas.  It is affordable compared to some other the other paint - don't get me wrong, I'd like a complete set of Golden $$$  but we use what we can! 
Hmmm.. the canvas won't know the difference - neither does my kitty ;) 
She really was quite pleased and so was I when I saw her stare with such intensity at the bird! 

Off to work on a cannabis cartoon.
Very determined to get some serious blogging done next week.
Thank you of your continued patience and support, and good vibes.

xox
<><
Have faith

Some days for me are a little better, focused on painting and keeping my mind in  the right place… tonight as I read the article on Jim in the paper, then online - I'm feeling very sad again.  It’s o.k., It’s different.  Jim Smith died at the end of April and it has had me terribly sad, to put it mildly. I apologize for making you sad too ;( but it is a part of life and hopefully - it will make someone stronger.* Right now, I'm confused as to whom. 
It is not for me to understand.

Sad for the loss of Jim, sad now to see what Elly is dealing dealing with and to see how sad and heartbroken she truly is… even thought she puts on a good front.. for the sake of Sierra &  Logan, and even me.  I can see her black circles and lack of sparkle in her eyes.

Jim and Elly have been my family rock the past few years, even at times when I was not communicating so well with my own mom (she get’s it), Jim helping in many ways I am only realizing now - of course, ;( including recipes. 
Sierra and Logan, a testament to Jim also brave faces but I see the sadness slip in constantly during the corse of a few hours. They were very close. They went everywhere as a family, and did much!

He was out golfing for his birthday.  He was thrown from the golf cart and died after sustaining “significant” head injuries. Head injuries that no family member of a loved one should have to witness as he lay in a hospital bed with everything hooked to him.  I won’t forget  it for a while and I know his family and children will not.  Not after speaking to him, holding his hand, kissing his cheek as he lay in a coma. All begging him to come back. 
Elly will not forget for a very long time - she lost her best friend.  

Sad is putting it mildly - just like reading ‘significant’ - when I want to say - never in my life would I have though he would have looked like that after being thrown from a golf cart.  Devastated, shocked, horrified, traumatized - they are words that come to mind. Still they make the ‘actual visual’  seem mild.  At the time - we still only saw Jim. 

Are you aware how many injuries happen on Golf courses and how many children are hurt in golf cart accidents? Do some research… I had no clue.  
Does a family member play? A loved one? Then take the time to make them aware!   
There is much more Elly is learning. I can only shake my head in shock at most. 

People don’t talk about it but they should. OR it might be your husband, brother or dad that this can happen to. Lady golfers too! I use to be one.

Jim made me laugh every time I spoke to him, every e mail he replied would ‘try’ to make me laugh & was successful, either  because it was funny or I could say - “You’re such a *&^%!”  and then we would both laugh.  
I’m a bit better, because well - I know Jim above all else would not want us to be crying. 
Elly shared with me, because of his size many would comment once they heard: it was on a golf course - ‘Oh - a heart attack!’  Compared to this - that would have been a blessing.  

Well no,  not a blessing you see Jim also besides giving blood, raising thousands of dollars for research, coached  kids baseball, volunteered countless hours for too much to mention - - donated his organs and a gentleman received his heart! 
Someone is still alive because of Jim and his selflessness.  

http://omnifeed.com/article/www.torontosun.com/2015/06/24/widow-of-man-who-died-in-golf-cart-mishap-wants-answers

PLEASE share this Blog, story, article.
I read the comments on the bottom of the online article and at first I was angry - instant- then a calm came over me - none of these people knew Jim, they are all making ASSumptions and they are being mean, thoughtless judgmental &^%$#.  Norm said they would never say such things to us in person as they hide under internet anonymity. I’ve heard in such cases - people are told - ‘go write something negative’ -  we all see it now on the many court dramas - some of the levels people will stoop.  
Fine by me, fine by us.. any of us who knew  (& LOVED) Jim, we do not care what anyone thinks.  Because we KNOW. 

I can’t remember the last time I was at a 'packed house'  funeral - standing room only.  
That was Jim.  Elly is still getting letters of condolences, still calls from people only now finding out and no... it was not a heart attack.
He was thrown from a golf cart and died  a horrible death! 

A day I wish I could take back for Elly, Sierra, Logan my aunt & uncle and cousin Joe ;(  ALL of US! Jim’s family, our extended family and the many, many friends and co workers - who Jim made LAUGH.  We miss him very much…  Elly is missing him more. 
Elly just  had her first 22 year anniversary - withOUT  her husband & in the same weekend,
Sierra & Logan just had their first fathers day with out their dad. 
Taken too soon, a wonderful dad with so much still to share.

A few of my favourite family photos below…
I miss you Jim.

Thrown from a golf cart and died a tragic death.
 I was there when he died,  I know.  ;(

Thanking you in advance. 
Georgia & Family - even Tequila 
- The only one she ever thought ‘tasty enough’ to bite - in her 18 years, was Jim. lol  

Have Faith,
<>< 
xox

Tomorrow I teach you how to make a 'wet pallet', my friend Bonnie taught me, I'm thrilled with it and how it keep my paint for days!   

Have Faith <><   

It is father's day and Storm has taken his dad fishing for the weekend and I'm thrilled. He is old enough - if he wants to share events of his fathers day with his dad, he will.  Storm and Norm have a good relationship already. All  the 'boat bonding' has helped! ;) 
 My dad is gone, I think of him off and on.. I pray fathers day is not too hard on others on my mind and in my heart, who no longer have their dad with them.  
It is just another day. If you have been blessed by a good dad - they are with you always.

It's just after 11 and it's not been a good day, a reminder of why I'm ready to share.
It's overcast, I've been up since 5 and it's taken me this long to  fell good enough to blog. Physically.  Blogging takes thought and effort - especially on the more difficult days. 
Let alone a difficult blog.  

The video I posted was one recorded while at my desk drawing.  Although I have constant twitching/zapping and mini jolts of pain,  I have added attacks that  come at any and all times (except sleeping).  Recently I was told we can't find anyone to help.  I can tell you hearing it' and thinking it' are  different things and although I thought I was prepared - I guess I was not and the thought of living like this  everyday became suddenly daunting again.  If I let the idea linger in my mind for any time tears flow.  

Try to take anything you like to do - cooking, drawing, reading and take a pencil and jab yourself in the head (causing your eye to constantly shut closed) every few seconds (*several times a second) and continue your task.  5 years...
Now add to that the added  sessions where you  heart races, your head pounds, your brain can't seem to do exactly what it was doing so carelessly only seconds before, you get a sharp stabbing pain that goes from the top of your head to your heart - Like you've been impaled 
suddenly and it repeats, quickly, several times over.   My face aches so much I have wondered if this is what done cancer must feel like ;( .  It  makes me stop & hope I make it out the other side. EVERY time. That alone messes with my mind daily.

Let alone how it feels- LOL HOW t looks? PLEASE - when Tyra banks is being hailed because she appeared without make-up -  Finally! - But PLEASE! Big deal Tyra.  When in attack, I can't swallow my food, I can't chew, I drool not to mention one side of my face is contorted to one side.  Pain is obvious.  Make - up.  I could care less bout make-up.

What do I do? Do I take serious narcotics - that  will just numb me down, Ive tried pain pills - during this - the odd one here and there and all they do is take me somewhere I DO NOT want to be... depressed on the sofa.  Pills only add to my balance issues,  after reading more on the woman who was knows as a 'wobbler', it worried me -  when I'm walking mid attack I too have that exact sensation - of wobbling in my head and you see it in my balance - I start to stagger. I never new the other condition existed.  It WAS caused by a medication she had been prescribed.  I think about this all the time since doing some research and learning about Tardive Dyskinesia:
https://www.power2u.org/articles/selfhelp/tardive.html


Heres the thing... did you know there are medications that have serious side effects.
Not everything works the same for everyone and do you want to be a statistic?
If not for my son, husband and few who show me love and support, listen and share this madness the past few years - I don't think I would still be here. 
I would not wish this on any other human.  READ SIDE EFFECTS OF ALL MEDICATION
Trigenial neuralgia is on the increase. You tell me why? 
The more I read - the more I will stick to CANNABIS.

*ADD stress to this mix and  look like I am having a stroke.  ;( My pain  and exhaustion overwhelm, I go from chair, to bed to gazebo mode. Usually it takes 2 days just to function again. By function I mean  draw, do dishes, straighten up - not getting high and having party.  

Rona Ambrose, Health Canada,  Steven Harper, Peter Van Loan  turning Canadians into terrorists against each other with their lies, propaganda and  bulling well thats just the 'cream of the crop'.  <Simple. All, literally make me sick to my stomach, as I read about little baby girls dying in Canada., while her mom fought  to access her  cannabis for her seizures.
Judging people on what they choose to help them heal!?  Forcing Canadians no other alternatives but pills, PROVEN to hurt  and even kill.  

Here is the link of what I am dealing with. 
https://vimeo.com/131096980?utm_source=email&utm_medium=clip-transcode_complete-finished-20120100&utm_campaign=7701&email_id=Y2xpcF90cmFuc2NvZGVkfGYwNGJlNDRmNTI2ZmI2NTE5ZGEwZGYzNDJhYWFlM2JkMjAzfDQxMTkzNzU4fDE0MzQ2MzkyNzB8NzcwMQ%3D%3D

 If you know of anyone that it might help - please share.  I believe - Cannabis keeps me going. It keeps me creative and helps me focus on all that can be good.  I don't wan't or need anyones pity. I hope to bring awareness.  I do ask for continued prayers and  good vibes.  I get so emotional after each attack, I have also learned how to ride them out as calmly as possible-  I don't like to  worry  my guys all the time.  I don't know,  would help everyone if I did what my body wants  to do -  hold onto my head and scream, curl up into a ball until it's over? I don't think so.  

All I can do is keep learning what I love, painting, drawing & creating  - it is how I change my brain.  It is how I excite my brain.  Focus on making fun/beautiful items instead of dwelling on ANYthing negative. I am walking better! Poppy has accomplished that! She loves to walk & lead me- she is so well behaved and I'm proud to take her out. For now - that is enough.

Tomorrow it is back to painting and life. 
xox  Have faith  <><

I'm reading a book I picked up from the library:
  The brain that changes itself.  
Page 9 has me tearing up. This woman understands, I think to myself. Not yet finished the first chapter and I am excited  - beyond. I'm reading things that sound like  what I have been living with for over the past 5 years.  I feel hope. 
I was told Dr.s can't help me anymore. I guess what I was told was Traditional Western Medicine can't help me anymore. 
New thinking can. 
I was really excited about one Dr. and thought I'm going to e him! - only to find he had died :(  Thank God he started and planted the seed he did.

Tomorrow I have decided to share a vid. I made for Dr.s  to see what I am experiencing. 
It is an attack that I get when just sitting. It is incredible pain, constant zapping and when done - I feel exhausted. It happens all day  every day for over the past 5 years. It drives me crazy - I'm working, painting, drawing living and I have this constant poking in my head.
It also FEELS much worse than it looks. I have learned to sit almost still and ride them out, one because they are so common and 2 because I don't want my guys to see how bad it is.
Simple. 

What stops me is VANITY.  I was thinking - someone will turn me into a memee and it will be a FB funny. Oh well- Then, I am still making people smile. Right? lol  
That can not/does not hurt me. What hurts is this constant zapping all day.  Its 8a.m. I've been up since 6 and my face is throbbing - time to seriously start medicating.  
This - has made me stronger. 
The only fear I have is the fear of  leaving my son/husband- I know that sounds 'selfish', but I also know Storm is a strong, smart and will be fine. He will do what he has to do. Norm never stops, Norm will never stop.  ;) 
It plays on me & how can it NOT!?  I am literally zapped hundreds of times a day with a few doozies - that keep me wondering if 'today's the day'.  
So, I'm putting it out there... tomorrow.

I'll include a link for you to see of what my daily life is like has been the past 5 years +
not for pity but to raise awareness.  DID you know there are medications that cause terrible side effects that DO NOT GO AWAY.  If anything - If I make people think- read the side effects - search for healthier alternatives - then that is the purpose.  
Today is a warning I guess.
Some would rather not know or see. You see it could easily be... you.
That's o.k., You have to be where you are. xox  

Today I paint my first bird! 
I've learned I'm partial to passerines! LOL!  
Today I continue to change my brain! 
Today God gave me another day to have some fun!

Have faith xox  
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Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.
- William Penn -

I woke up and thought: I should check out FB today.. then I had that quote come to my inbox and said THANK YOU!  FB can be addicting & depressing, fun & refreshing! When in moderation like anything else. Personally, when I am feeling low- it is TOO easy to sit and let it suck the energy out of me. It is an easy excuse - not to paint. 
Not to push myself, not to think creatively.

I woke up today - in the usual  fashion, my twitch started as I lay there and looked out at the top of a tree, covered in new leaves! The sun shining through the branches, thousand shades of green dance in the gentle breeze.
 I thanked God for another day, one I will not waste it sitting looking at a television or a computer screen (I don't own a cell phone). I'm out to the back yard to study birds! About to embark on a new painting - with the help of my new Craftsy class. ;) I can't get out to  class - it's awesome to bring it in!  I DID go to the library to get books on birds and came home thrilled!! I can't wait to go back! I also borrowed a few books to listen to while I paint, clean, I listen to a Stephen King cleaning the other day - the time flew!
& Soon Poppy and I will both venture! The women were so helpful - I needed to get out and I am glad I thought to go to the LIBRARY! 

My son just called me - he  also looked at my bird book and called me to tell me he is coming home with binoculars for his mom!!  So I can sit and watch my little backyard bird haven! What will you create today? 

FaceBook notices - when will I learn- shut them off!  Lead me not into temptation, an e mail notice arrived --  it's David Kaminski's Birthday!  My other 'Favorite Glass Guy!'  I won't log into FB but I will blog about David! It's time & it's his Birthday! 
Here I go... I Love David! lol - I do and he knows it! I tell him monthly at least - lol in e-mail and FB messages. 

When did I meet David? It was before the first EXPO and it was at an event, put on by a new Cannabis awareness event/club.  Instantly - I liked David!  His smile! His enthusiasm for life an his Faith in God & in Cannabis was obvious all around!   I had a little table set up and  we talked about Storm and Cannabis.  Our photo below - we have both 'grown' quite a bit in 5 years I think.  I next met David again at the first TY EXPO we shared! He was there with his glass & so it began. My introduction into the glass world!
*Remember at the TY medical Cannabis EXPO - I had no time to socialize - let alone go around looking and learning about  glass, it was where I was (thankfully) introduced to a world on new art and artists! I'm pleased to thank God for putting David on a path that has taken me where I had no concept... as I sit here and touch (close to my heart, mentally & physically) my Laughing Buddha pendant,  Jerry Kelly created.  I alter that with my Zen Kitty pendant by Stephen Boehme! - Which is  guarded by my 'mighty hippo' when not wearing.  Storm pointed out " you have the coolest jewelry of anyone I know!"  Me too! I agree.  LOL  That and my promise of Love from Norm ;) I always wear. hee hee hee
Wow! Close to my <3 and I have David to thank - he introduced & arranged for Jerry and Stephen & I to work together. This is why David still does not have an original. lol
It has to be special.  It has to be one that says this is for David. * ALSO - it is the only time some said 'hold a piece of art work'  and someone else really begged/bugged me - and I let it go. That was David! I still feel bad about it ( I will make it up to him)- clearly he forgave me it was long before all of this. That is David.  < He WILL forgive you and he will mean it! & you will know he does.

David is a millie glass artist as well! lol - Im so impressed with David the person  I almost forget about David the artist ;) UNTIL I see what he is doing- some he won't show me!! I want to know what happened to the puppet- do you think he will answer my e mail? I'm smiling.  

From what I gather his speciality is black and white- it has a clean crisp signature- again  I'm amazed at he level of talent to be able to create in glass, many have difficulty with on paper!  I recently drew him a few little ideas - I hope he makes them, they made us giggle. He made a 'Wilma' that Fred would go bonkers over! Me too - lol.  What stands out about David in my mind above his glass is his love for others and positive attitude and never ending  display of compassion and patience for others- lol - just watch his FB page. He puts it to the test all the time and I love it!  
Oh! He also - I recently discovered (God has a way of showing me things when I NEED to see them) ha quite the talent for writing as I discovered in some back issues of a glass magazine - I'm only now getting around to reading!  A man of many talents.
He inspires me to be a better person.

Storm and I have quite a on going joke at the moment and he teases me- David said he sent something - well I've learned these glass guys - are like... me -  LOL! We ask - 'whats your address?' and then - WAIT...It's not intentional it is a fact and I understand it. We are creative, busy and doing 'it' all. David had a contest a while back - I did not get my mille slice :( - I didn't blame David - it was not  the first item I have no received- I blogged about it before - I'm having trouble with the postal service. Stuff is going missing! We were discussing it as a family last night.  What do you do?  I replaced the lock!? Who do you call?
*Say Ghost busters and I might poke you  in the eye!  Blame? Ask? Lost in transit? 
& Health Canada wants us to get our medicine like this? 
So, David said he mailed something, I remind Storm to check the mail and he said - "I don't know about David..." (with a smirk on his face) -Storm agrees with me... David is one of the nicest people we know.  BTW - he really did just check - no mail! good! I just want to wish David Happy Birthday! I am so happy he is is my life. He makes me smile. 
He is also a Jesus Fan. <>< !   Or should I say...  Yes! Yeshua !  Hee hee hee - couldn't resist. ;) 
Have a peek at some of Davids work below. Did you read the blog, about the time I lost the glass slice he gave me -TWICE!? - LOL - So Forgiving!  
<>< 
Have Faith 

I woke up Saturday, went into the bathroom and cut my hair. Short. Had I had a razor, I might have pulled a 'Brittany Spears'.  I had had enough.  
The body looking back at me is as tired as it looks.

I went to see a friend and had a mini meltdown, the mention of Jim had me sobbing.  
More now for Elly and how much they are all missing Jim.  I miss him too, I can't even begin to imagine how Elly feels.
That is what I was there to do...  let it out - let it go.
 This is why, I am NOT on anti depressants. 
I have someone to 'speak with'.  It helps.  

It was the first visit where I said "I'm done! I don't care what you OR anyone else thinks! This is too hard!"  I said out loud for the first time - I feel as if I have Parkinson on one side of my body some days. The entire right side, effected down to my toes... and nobody knows.   
Remind me God, about this path...  lol
He does.  


I am not giving up I am turning in. I am tired. 
I have a illness regrettably, which has not let me forget about it, for even one hour over the past 5, 6 years. I've learned to live with the twitch, it's the pain and the never knowing JOLTS that have me still  holding my breath after each one. Several throughout the day. 
The pain goes down to my chest.    This alone - never mind the physical, mental, social & add the death of someone I love very much,  I'm done. 
It is what it is - I am not always happy. Life is not about being happy, it is about learning how to cope in the unhappy times... which makes the great times  AWESOME!

Add Mossback: Rona Ambrose, thoughts of the most important impending case -  my son who lives every day, with chronic pain/ controlled by a plant! * One we won't be able to afford, if OUR 'Health minister' is successful in ripping the plants out from the  many patients already providing for themselves. And embrace life he does! - I am so proud of him! I know how much it hurts and why he pushes like he does.  

What ever triggered the 'cut the hair' mood -  well, it was time. 
Time to listen and turn with in. It is JUST hair, it is just a body! It is just a brain... Go draw.
The only one I shared my new 'doo' with, at first was my guys & Elly - lol - neither of them said a thing at first, later Storm told me he likes the "mushroom look' lol. Norm knows better.  Elly made me feel much better by reminding me we always had beautiful bangs! lol ;)  I just went to check the mail and the neighbour  said  " I love your hair!"  lol
See! JUST DO IT! Have faith in yourself! it's ONLY hair! 
Go paint.


Forest floor is complete.  I had such a blissful time. 
New craftsy class - birds! The instructor is handsome too- lol,  so it's a win/win already! 
I'm off of FB - I will be having a contest here for those following the blog. 
Please remember why this journey is so important to us! 
What would you do?  
Rona Ambrose - need proof?  Your repeated ignorance on the subject is humiliating for all  Canadians - ' Health Minister'.  Read This: _
http://www.georgiatoons.com/uploads/4/1/0/5/4105506/stormsstory.pdf

Have Faith xox <>< 

The ruling is in & The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that it is unconstitutional to force Canadians to ONLY smoke their medicine. 
Read More here: http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/medical-marijuana-legal-in-all-forms-supreme-court-rules-1.3109148   It is now legal for  legal patients of cannabis as their medicine to use and have with them edibles/medibles:  Items that can be eaten with cannabis in them = cookies, brownies, tootsie rolls and teas to name ONLY a FEW.  How I first preferred Storm to medicate - especially when at school, for several reasons * all of which have been covered in this blog over the years - lol  So - to me  it was an obvious decision. medicine that tastes good- Rona Ambrose  Our Minister Health - here in Canada "is OUTRAGED!" Which has me shaking my head for several reasons. 
Outraged? Really and to whom does she direct this rage? Canadians that she is  supposedly to be concerned of our health and welfare, safety?  
WHO is she to feel or direct rage at anyone - including a judge of the Supreme Court of Canada?  A unanimous decision. Had the decision went in the other direction - Rona would EXPECT us to show only respect for such a judges decision! Wouldn't she?  
This woman represents Canada and ALL the Canadian people, No? 
Not just the 'conservative ones'? Am I wrong?  Please correct me if i am.

Not just this decision but the Canadian people - becoming more aware - are opting for legalization/decriminalization-  and we should be - what ever it takes to stop sending out people to jail! These ARE not hard core criminals I am referring to, they ARE non- violent offenders.  Growing a plant, smoking a plant - if for medicinal or recreational use should not be putting people in prison! 

I was angry yesterday. I purposely posted - so I would not post until today - after I had time to process. Process before Posting. < lol I'll try to listen to that more often. Rona is most concerned about the children - then do the right thing and EDUCATE them - on all drugs. NOT fear MONGER. What government rules  by fear - a weak one and that is what is happening - it's nothing but fear mongering lately. ;(  I'm not afraid.   I told Marie this case would be won weeks ago. 

I believe we (Canadians as ONE)  won't HURT our children and we have proven it by making sure edibles are available!!! 
Cookies and brownies for our babies! WHY NOT!?
If they are ill enough for cannabis - let them enjoy every BITE.  
PLEASE remember - Our son Storm was in fact, diagnosed by 'two teams' of Dr.s,  one at the hospital for sick children and then again in Montreal at the shriners hospital - IT was only after years of watching our child suffer that we chose cannabis as an option. Thank God it WAS available.
I am NOT telling any parent to make this decision on their own. I AM begging EVERY parent - IF your child is ill - do your research about Cannabis and make it one of your first choices! It IS one of the safest, compared to our other options available.  

Rona is worried about the children...  Rona, what about he thousands of children who are being HELPED by cannabis, do our children not matter?  
Are we expected to believe that Rona Ambrose - Health Minister of Canada,  mother, < (just a word), professional - who is well aware of Cannabis in Canada - a mistake in HER mind made over 10 years ago - is NOT aware of what cannabis is doing to help save people around the world? Doe she not have cable ? lol 
Does she not ever watch the news or read the paper?  Let me guess,  or in a few months will she be Canada's Dr. Gupta and tell us "I was wrong about Cannabis"  we'll all be expected to 'forgive' her and move on.  

The stress added to sick individuals in this country over cannabis - a plant, is the only real crime being committed. Rona Amrose - our Minister of Health (oxymoron) 
the outrage you feel is simply a reflection of what you have provided to so many others.  

The next court case will be for Canadians who were granted permission to grow their own medicine - will be permitted to continue to do so.  I have no fear regarding this case,  it too will be won.  Why?  It is wrong.
I no longer have faith in our Government to look out for our welfare - I do have faith in each other.

I'm going to go and BAKE to celebrate!  I'm going to go and make some sweets for my sweet- made it TCL and THC by me - MOM!  Here is one posted before that was a hit!  
Storm still prefers homemade banana bread with chocolate chips and extra Cannabis!  
good for his bones!!  Also - some medicate chex mix is on the menu! 

Have faith    <><    xox    

Take one little cup with a broken handle,  add some silicone and what do you have?
A little candle holder, ring holder, change holder, mini plant stand... tiny serving platter.
Use your imagination and recycle something today! 

Have Faith 
<>< 
xox

Time to paint.   I Am ready.
I feel a need to be lost.  Lost - not really- found I guess its the correct term. 
When I paint I spend time with God.  So, I guess Found is the better word instead of lost. 
I do lose myself in painting and God.   I make my coffee, grab the iPod, a snack of easy to eat food like berries or nuts and I'm ready to paint.
What I don't have is a computer in front of me or a phone even in the room, if it rings the machine will get it for me. Oprah will have to wait. ;) lol   
Suddenly, I start to focus on what is in front of me. NOW.  Paint, a canvas and excitement at the thought, I might be able to recreate in my own way what god has provided! In this case a forest floor!  With many mushrooms.

I guess since we are members of the 'mycological society', hee hee hee - I like saying it - then I add - Mushroom fans! Storm and I recently went on a nature walk to see all we might see! We actually just went for a walk so I could take photos for my painting - (seen below) We had the best time. I always have the best time with Storm. How blessed and lucky and  loved am I to have this relationship with my son! Thank you God.  
;) Talk about score! We found so many to take photos - and today  I'll start to add some of the details! Like the bark - the fungi on the trees and  mom and baby snail (us) and Norm snail is in there too!   Storm - who rarely says much about my paintings - already said 'THIS IS MINE!' 
So,  I guess it is. 

Check out our photos from our nature walk!  Mushrooms can save the planet! 
Learn about them! We even scored 3 morel!! LOL!  They were delicious!! 
Storm reminds me to remind you- DO not eat any mushrooms unless you are 100% sure they are safe!  Many people still die today around the world from mushroom poisoning! 
I'll do one more blog when the painting is finished so you can have a peek! 
It's new paint I am using also! Canadian made and affordable! I love the consistency although it dries really fast- Must go on PIN now to make a stay wet pallet! 
I wrote the company and asked for paint! LOL - what Have I got to lose?  
I already know my next painting- Its an underwater scene!! 
Hee hee hee!! Wait and SEA! 

Have faith xox <><

What does One Love mean?  
One Love, One Heart... Let's get together and feel alright! 
Read the paper.  People killing each other over everything. It's endless.   Yet, turn on Bob Marley song - how many sing along?  Not even thinking about the words.     I myself  have to remind myself, One LOVE is exactly that -  what should matter?    Not skin color.  I read today of a young black man who said he had been stopped  over 50 times in his life and questioned by police in Ontario! Wow. How sad is  that? I hope  instead it would be a reminder that God has made everyone of us different and we can't change the past, but we can take some control of the future! Start by being nicer to each other! SIMPLE! 
For one day -  keep in your mind ***We are ALL just humans here!***  
That just came to me - something I read this morning by Jon Mundy.
I know it sounds 'Hoaky'  but let's 'Give it a rest, shall we?

I'm planting a seed! 
The next time you are out walking, you will catch yourself judging someone! 
& you will say - *We ARE all just humans.  And you will stop. ;)

Skin Color, hair style, clothing, tattoos, stuff or lack of stuff, tops, topless - lol!  
No Judging!

The past is the past, I will learn from it but I will not focus on it.
I can only try NOW to  be better.

Time to PAINT! Time to spend with God.
I was called 'prolific' today.. lol - I had to look it up!  It made me smile! 
lol     Thank the Lord.

have faith <>< xox

Some days I find my tolerance is low.  Tolerance of everything and everyone.
I've only myself to blame.  
The things that upset me some days can seem so trivial - on the grand scale.
I must remind myself to focus. 
Focus  is painting. Peace is painting.  
Do what you love and get lost in it. Let go and let God!

I am in such a Laughing Buddha mood! Jerry Kelly sent me a Laughing Buddha pendant! 
It is  beautiful -I look at it in amazement!  The next thing I know, I realize I have such a smile across my face!  I feel loved when I wear it (them) I know when I work on art for anyone I put TLC into it - as most artist do - so yes, I feel blessed and to turn LB into glass - for more to enjoy!  It too puts a smile on my face! *It's nice to have my face hurt from smiling.

He also included a slice of his signature rose and a flower that is also in the pendant! 
As an artist- I stare in awe! He draws as well in glass as I can on paper! 
He has found his peace! Look where it got him! He will be on 'this bus' at The Grateful Glass Gathering,  he is excited and I get why.  He has been making glass for 20 years and IT became his love at a Grateful Dead concert as I understand. How it all started...  all day every day. 
I wore my pendant right away on hemp rope but I need to make a proper rope for it with a  couple of beads. I hope you can't 'wear out' glass from fondling. lol 
I'm considering a road trip to visiti Jerry - I'd love to see something made from start to finish.

NOW, I'm finishing a cartoon for tomorrow and starting a painting of edible mushrooms
on the forrest floor with some sails thrown in for good measure - so I might be away for a few days. ;) 
Peace be with YOU.

Have Faith <><  

Put your mouse over the photos below to see my Laughing Buddha Pendant!
Thank you Jerry! XOX!

“There is now promising research into the use of marijuana that could impact tens of thousands children and adults, including treatment for cancer, epilepsy and Alzheimer’s, to name a few. With regard to pain alone, marijuana could greatly reduce the demand for narcotics and simultaneously decrease the number of accidental painkiller overdoses, which are the greatest cause of preventable death in this country.”

Time for a 'whats happening with Cannabis in the world' Update.
Read more on what Dr. Gupta is telling the rest of the world here:
http://medicalmarijuana411.com/cannabis-can-cure-cancer-its-high-time-we-stop-arresting-people-for-it/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=socialnetwork

Have Faith
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It's done! My newest paper mache creation! LOL 
Ready to assist with all my hemp string needs!  I really like and USE all the time - Hempwick. A product sent to me from the company a couple of years ago and I use it every day since. I use it to light my bong - better than using a lighter IMO ... and I use it for everything else, lighting candles, incense, tying items,  you name it over the years I've used my Hempwick for many things including crafts.  
I just checked out their page and I also can tell you - It's been nice to watch them GROW! 
They have simple, Beautiful product, check them out.

Norm made the form- I told him 'what' I wanted it to do and he did it! 
The rest was easy! i covered him with Paper towel! First time and talk about fast -lol
It draped nicely over the back as well - the paper towel also has a texture - so it gives a look of material for the robe. ;)
I still have to make proper paper clay - I would have used that on the face. 
I just wanted to have fun and make something useful as well - I think I accomplished the task!  He now sits at my medicating station - ready to assist! 
He is incredibly light! I think next a bigger project! LOL - 'Norm! get some foam!'
Today I'm finishing a pallet for my own back yard and having a new friend visit to talk about painting!  Do what you love and it will keep you loving.

Have Faith
xox <><