The way I see it is people are becoming educated with facts and real life experience. Hard to tell someone in College 'reefer madness' -Marijuana will fry your brains! - When professionals/parents & presidents admit to it. Science is showing Cannabis and how it eases chronic pain and helps with numerous other diseases. IT is much safer than Alcohol and less addictive or harmful than numerous other 'intoxicants' legal or illegal. The  NOW generation is far from stupid. 
I see Cannabis trials turning into compassion trials. 
Changes &  Challenges being made daily.
This Plant is not going away and I will tell you as a parent I would not be ashamed if my young adult told me of their use with cannabis - I'd much rather that then alcohol or chemicals.  I would be proud that they came to an educated decision.  Education is changing minds and bringing awareness.  Generations are seeing how it is helping older and younger patients alike.  If someone you love is using cannabis - put the negative stigma aside and thank God they have a safe option for helping ease their pain. That is all that should matter - ever. 

It always amazes me to read about Cannabis and Dr.s.   You see  Dr.s over the years have supported Cannabis and Cannabis research.  Years ago it was prescribed by Dr.s  for everything from Colic to cramps. When the U.S government 'took it off shelves' to say - Dr.s did not agree and were often public about it.  I just read once again The American Medical Association and the The American College of Physicians and the  American Public Health Association and the American Nurses Association  are strong supporters for Medical Cannabis and want research encouraged. 
They know people who suffer and cannabis helps, I read about it all the time, Dr.s who get Cannabis for their family members.  Some just to make the end of life more enjoyable & pain free (controlled). 
So time and time again - I wonder - then why not stand up for what is right? Why are we letting those who are motivated by money and lies continue to stop the human race from doing what we believe is best for our own lives. It is NOT about getting high - trust me - I know many medical patients and they wish they could get 'high' most just are able to function. So since this war on Drugs is the failure that it is, the lies about cannabis hard to further contain... speak up. Remind your Dr.s about the facts.  Share the opinions of their peers on Cannabis research and medical value.  Perhaps they just don't know.  Either way it's time. Time to let those who truly want to help us - do just that. Leave the police to deal with CRIMINALS and the politicians to - what ever it is they 'claim' to do. 
*Note- I am a Canadian. I am reading an American book about Cannabis (and enjoying)
My cartoons can "sadly" easily have different words replaced  the Canadian Medical Association - (but we already do recognize Cannabis and it's medicinal value) or replace the DEA with the Mounties and our own FAT CAT - S.H.     The facts are - we are all fighting this insane battle.  ALL OVER the world.
                                                               How  many are we?
Educate your Dr.s, Educate your kids, parents, friends and family. 
Plant the seed ;-) 
xox <><

Many times, several times a day something happens and a toon is triggered. Not everyone will find them funny. Not all cartoons are funny. This one made me smile.  I got it. Staring into space is peace. Especially if you are lucky enough to do it on a beautiful day - looking at a calm and peaceful lake, spending time with someone you love - not saying a word.  
I think that Scruffy is smarter than she lets on ;-)
xox <><

It's a beautiful day outside and I'm hot so I'm in for a break, twitch  break. Deciding to clean my office. I like it when it's clean.  So do my girls - who hand out with me during the week - it can get crowded in here.
Boy oh boy am I glad we cancelled cable a couple of years now!  We really spend time together and get stuff done. So not a work day but a day to clean up little stuff (always something) Norm does not like to sit or his shoulder gets sore and stiff - he hurt it a few weeks ago. To the point  that we are giving serious consideration to -NO HALLOWEEN this year. Oh my gosh. My brain can not quite comprehend that - neither can Norm's.
But ... what do you do? I am cleaning my office , dreaming and drawing. My first official boat toon to be posted tomorrow. Drawn with TLC. 
Found this one above - I love . I drew it in 2010. I had the studio and was teaching kids. I LOVED that. I miss them. Little creative beings - they inspire me very much- they don't give a poop! They taught me to love glitter all over again! 
Anyhow I had it on the studio wall, I wanted to teach them  T.V. in - ZOMBIE out.
I made them touch it & read it out loud. I also had a LB one to rub his belly for luck . I told Norm I wish I had the money I would open up a store. It sells affordble supplies and teaches kids art. ALL things art! One day ... One day I'll be able to open an entire art school and part of the program will be the kids have to travel and teach those less fortunate art! How cool would that be.
 Think about it - we live our life visually. It is our eyes that see the words. Our eyes that see something that brings us to act. Many are illiterate - yet they get through life- I suck at spelling - I had to look up illiterate! LOL But ... what do you do? Do I stop because you sit there and judge me for my spelling . Nope.
You do what you must. Hopefully always with LOVE in your heart.  It is easy for me to be angry - but I prefer to work daily at being nice. For me. It makes me feel better. 
I hope they share this on FB. The message more important than Cannabis really.
Back to cleaning - happy to be cleaning. Happy to be breathing ;-D 
xox <>< 

For everyone that embraces this plant - has educated themselves on this plant and all it's GOODness - medicinal, Hemp, Oil, Food, building material and MORE- That continue to fight for this plant and our rights as humans - It's time for a group hug! I know how frustrating it can be, feeling like your banging your head against a brick wall, wondering is anyone listening???
So today I thought,  let's take time for a group hug! Support each other, encourage and just celebrate the Plant! Thank each other!  I feel it in the air change is around the corner!!
But for just today- Enjoy Cannabis and all it does and for all of us, millions around the world.
NOW that is a GROUP HUG!!   
 xox <><

Not sure if it is because I am tired, physically or mentally but the past few days I'm having trouble shaking this feeling of  "...this is just absurd."  Cannabis & the crap I read. 
HOW do people still think it kills you? As for saying we need more scientific research 
- 'o' deaths in over 5,000 years - Uummmmm - IS THAT not scientific research enough? 
Changing rules, telling lies, arresting sick humans, Telling MILLIONS around the world what they can and cannot do with a plant or our own bodies is just insane. It is malicious.
It will never be controlled, people will continue to suffer and other problems that are more serious go by the wayside.  
Like the fact that some nut can legally buy GUNS and ammo, walk into a theatre and kill people. World Hunger, poverty, child abuse, Human trafficking, DEADLY drug abuse and animal abuse are all very important - just to name a few! 
More important than the distraction that we are all dealing with - Cannabis.  We are forced to deal with it because some see it as a MONEY MAKER - and want to be in control of that money. They do not want us to grow our own - they cannot make any MONEY that way.
Instead of just letting us  be happy and heal with what God put on this earth for ALL of us, we are FORCED to live this stress, fight this battle. 

So I ask myself.. How many are we? Why are we still putting up with this ?

Watched a great documentary yesterday I am Fishead. 
http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/i-am-fishead-are-corporate-leaders-psychopaths/
And they end that doc. by asking - HOW many are we? 
We forget that.  

xox <>< 
 

Homemade popsicles! Could it be easier or better for you? My guys fly through popsicles - pretty much sugar and water so I recently went out and bought those popsicle makers we all had as kids only $2.00.
I make fresh popsicles every morning , so far the base has mostly been WATERMELON! YUM!  Watermelon and what ever other fruit I have on hand - in the blender - a bit of honey (the guys prefer them a little sweeter) and that is that! 
 After diner we have refreshing,  ALL natural and healthy popsicles. 
Well then it hit me .. hmmmmmmmm  Someone provided me with a medicated sweetener that they make, I love it I use it in tea and have played a bit with it on other things, toast etc.. BUT the other day I decided to add the sweetener to the popsicles to make Storm some medicated treats!  
They turned out terrific * although I did use Kiwi and they were a little 'tart' .  Below my step by step - although it is pretty easy - the recipe below I make green tea and Kiwi popsicles (I wanted them healthy). It is nice to have several options - I wish I had known this when he was little.. would have been much easier than forcing him to take that bubblegum flavored pain medicine - that he usually gagged up.  Oh well- Now I know! Try watermelon and blue berries or strawberries! 
My sweetener came from a woman who said I could add her e mail address.
She does supply to medical patients.  
[email protected]   A new way to medicate on a HOT day!

My mom returned from vacation and brought me a gift she thought I might enjoy. She was right.  
Buddha Board: 
http://www.buddhaboard.com/
Let Go! 
The buddha board is not about detail it is about creation, fun and letting go. When I tried to do a detailed drawing ... well by the time I was at one side the other was drying! LOL 
- It forced me to KEEP it simple. It is also hard to resist. I have mine on my back deck and all who see must try.  You do NOT have to be an artist! Yet everything you draw has that oriental flair to it! 
I try daily to get rid of Stuff.  I have enough stuff but I can say I love this gift, I use it all the time and it is just as much fun to watch your drawing magically disappear as it was drawing it. It forces me to relax as I watch it fade - turning into other ideas as it goes. 
Below are my photos of my Buddha board as it faded. It is a gift for all ages IMO, I will keep it with a camera so guests can take a photo of their creation.  So perhaps you know someone who needs to  relax with a little zen..   xox <><

I love crafts! I do them all the time and with places like Pin - the ideas  are flowing. I use to have a studio and taught crafts to kids for years and I miss it - so, I thought: Hey ! You have people who enjoy your drawing lessons - do a few craft lessons!  So this is it my first! One a month! Key word 'Let's get crafty'! 
I keep in mind cost! I want  my crafts to be fun and affordable and once you do it - if you decide to take it up a knotch - that's up to you. 
 There is no limit to what your heart considers art. 
JUST do it- there is no such thing as perfection. Let go, have fun and express yourself with art!  This is my first idea- I am hoping to get a few magazines on board - it's not always about the bowl and the bong - it's about what Cannabis does for relaxing and being creative.  Please send me your photos if you get crafty! 

Fishing is so much more for me than the fish. LOL - I already giggle at that thinking Storm would say - Its all about the fish.  My boy loves to fish!  We went out yesterday - a BEAUTIFUL day on lake Simcoe!  We were out from about 3 to sundown. We laugh, talk, have snacks.. Storm fishes and I draw and take photos ;-)  I have had quite a bit on my mind the past couple of weeks. Stress higher than normal  yet- to sit there on that boat. Forced to just sit and see and listen - it overtakes you and al I could see after only a short while was all the beauty God provides us to see all the time - we just have to remember to look. 
When he first said he was getting a boat - I was a typical mom -- sigh.. oh, oh..  after yesterday watching him  get it in and out of the water and taking me on a tour of lake Simcoe, I now think- Thank you!  Thank you!  I loved every second of yesterday - including the water splashing us - cause I think he was driving a little too fast! (lol) The photos are in order and our day ended perfectly! With a gorgeous sunset and a Bass to boot!  Let go after the photo of course.  I'm looking forward to our next boat adventure! xox <><

To share or not to share that is the question, and I have decided to share.  I have decided because I myself have had a difficult time finding anyone with this medical problem. For the past 3 years I have not been well. It started with a tiny little twitch in my right lower eyelid, every now and then.. I did not give it much thought. Then it started to twitch all the time - more aggravating than anything but I did go see my Dr., tests were started. To make a long story short- and trust me there are days when it feels like an incredibly LONG story ;-)  It is now to the point where I have a constant twitch that can only be partially controlled by numerous botox injections.  Even with the botox  the twitch continues- I've noticed you can't see it as much on the outside but I feel it on the inside and I still have my mega twitches which pulls my face to the side and feels like it will stay that way  & it is very painful. 
Sometimes it is triggered by stress and other times simply by smiling. I have had a second opinion, and now my neurologist has arranged for me to see a Surgeon.
How has this twitch changed my life?  It stops me from socializing - partially because of how I look but mostly because it is incredibly uncomfortable, I lose my train of thought when I feel pressure pulling the back of my eyeball - IT is all I can think about when I am having a twitch attack. It is depressing. It is exhausting.  Every time the botox wears off the twitch is there with a vengeance. At that time I am a recluse. I even have difficulty walking (balance), drawing, reading and the twitch controls my life. I have to go lie down and pray it passes quickly- some so strong I fear that I just might not be normal when it is done or make it out alive during. It has taught me time can be shorter than we think - so best step it up -  it was the ultimate kick in the ass and I have accomplished quite a bit in the past 3 years - even feeling insane and in pain over 1/2 the time.  
Medication and botox are only  masking the problem at this point.
I am so ready to meet with the surgeon- I see it as hope, I know it is not going away - it's been 3 years, I am concerned as there have been some other side effects that I can not attribute to hemi facial spasm, pain in the area of the brain for one, weight loss and nausea.
I have read of people who have that the surgery and it stopped completely after only a couple of days- I can't even comprehend that at this point! 
So while I wait. I need to stay de-stressed, no coffee only GREEN tea for me and my medicine - Cannabis - even it does not stop the twitch but I will tell you what it does do- It allows me to get past it!  It makes my brain say - get up! Lying here will do nothing to help - Go draw! Go garden! Go play with the dogs! IT allows me to live my life.  It lets me see the beauty that surrounds me and gives me hope. 
So yes, Please do send me some loving vibes! I'll take all I can get! And remember - death does not take a holiday- if you are aware and breathing - you have another chance to get it right, do some good, make someone smile! Have some FUN! That is WHY we are here. 
I am thankful every day I wake up. I say thank you every time my brain wakes up. 
I thank God for another day to create - if not art than a memory. xox <><

While researching for toons I come across some stuff and think - Is this for real?? Am I being trolled? Is someone pulling my leg? NOPE. GMO's - I am learning about them every day and unless you are - you don't always come across the stories that I think should be posted on the main door of every grocery store far and wide. 
I knew about GMO salmon - and HOW bad that would be should they get into the wild. It could wipe out all wild salmon completely - as it is with SOY in Canada. Do you know there is almost no natural soy any longer in Canada? BUT GMO milk ?  DOES MADCOW ring a bell with anyone? Should breast milk not come from breasts!? Really DO we need this??? What about baby cows do they need human breast milk? HOW can any sane person say this is a good idea? How about we wait 20 years (NOT 3) and see what happens before this even is considered seriously for shelves in a store near you? 
HUMAN genes in cows? Does that make us .. Cannibals? CanniBULLs? 
If we drink it? I for one have never been a fan of milk, I love almond milk. After reading this article I think  I'll stick with it and I will BE carefully reading all packaging coming form China- they may be all into GMO but I am NOT.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/agriculture/geneticmodification/8423536/Genetically-modified-cows-produce-human-milk.html
You are what you eat!
xox <><

The money that is wasted every day on the war on drugs.  Check this out,
Drug War clock : http://www.drugsense.org/cms/wodclock  
And this is after 40 YEARS -- COME on ! Time tested obvious results.
Put some of that money to better use! EDUCATION  show kids what will happen when they make poor choices. Teach them about how what they do now will affect them when they are older. MAKE them aware so that they just might make the right choice. TEACH them to read! So they can educate themselves, the sooner the better. Schools are suffering, children are hungry and the law keeps throwing people in jail instead of being helped & treated - they are released only to fall into the same pattern as before. Worse , they go to jail for a crime like smoking cannabis and come out criminals.
Find out how some other places in the world have treated the problem and are SUCCESSFUL! 
"Ten Years After Decriminalization, Drug Abuse Down by Half in Portugal
Drug warriors often contend that drug use would skyrocket if we were to legalize or decriminalize drugs in the United States. Fortunately, we have a real-world example of the actual effects of ending the violent, expensive War on Drugs and replacing it with a system of treatment for problem users and addicts."
http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2011/07/05/ten-years-after-decriminalization-drug-abuse-down-by-half-in-portugal/
Ten Years After Decriminalization, Drug Abuse Down by Half in Portugal. Fact are facts.
So WHY if anything is Canada following in the footsteps of the American Government and it's failed war.  Hmmmmm??   I wish I knew. What I do know is we should be investing in our future, our children. Not kill them with fast food and lies. 
xox <><

I am spending some time - organizing, sorting and have found so many cartoons - not yet inked! Yippie - it's like a holiday for me - I don't have to THINK of new material just ink, color and I'm done. It always amuses me when the guys see a toon they have not seen before- Storm just saw this one for the first time and loved it.  Poor Scruffy.  I also found some really nice 'not cartoons' - but more art.
How often do we get caught up -  and forget to have fun.  I do! When I start to feel overwhelmed I draw other stuff, life, dogs and Laughing Buddha. Variety. Then I feel better and stronger about drawing with a purpose. 
I also found many drawings that I will part with - Gifts. Which is exciting - I will have some draws and contests  or just send some out. Occasionally I get e mail from  fellow cartoonists - newly starting and I think it is wonderful if I can share and encourage.   
We should share our talent. 
Oh exciting news! I was contacted from someone is Germany and they will be making one of my toons into a banner for the big parade in August!  > Big Hanf Parade in Berlin on the 11th of August <  HOW cool is that!! My work getting the message across in Germany.  I AM proud of that.  If you'rethere send me photos! ;-) 
*IF anyone wants an image to use for a banner or print to hand out educate they can contact me and I will send them a better quality image  to use for such events. ;-)  Back to work! All new stuff coming up the next few weeks.
* Note - thank you to my good pal Marie (a.k.a IBelieve ) on FB  who posts  my work for me when I try to do other stuff... gives me time to draw, heal & rest ;-) yet still share! I get by with a little help from my friends ;-) 
Have fun - take a break from the cause and just HAVE fun.
<>< xox

Summer is here and around this house it really means the Dog Days of Summer are upon us! I love it. I am NOT a winter person - but I love Canada so I endure;-)  Summer = OUTSIDE!  I have 3 dogs and they love to be outside! The pool - appears to be Daisy's own playground right now - she is the first one in it and Scruffy in her boat -long before those too is Tequila. My GROWLING, crusty, bad breath, over weight, almost blind, poops in the house when she KNOWS that it is a firecracker weekend! My LOVE Tequila.  As I was drawing this toon in the gazebo she came and fell asleep beside me - as she is now, so I took the opportunity to draw her still life, thinking about what a great dog she is the entire time. Tequila is 15. She was run over by a car when younger and survived without a scratch! It was a miracle. She surfs in the pool and has used it since the day we opened it - we laugh as she will lose a good 5 lbs every summer, LOVES Halloween as much as Norm and jumps at bats! Is my master squirrel chaser and BALL fetcher - but does not give it to you, she makes you chase her around the house for it. Well she was.. Daisy seems to be faster on the fetch and rubs it in Tequilas face every time. So I've learned to throw 2 balls the first far for Daisy and the second close to Ticky. Her eyesight is failing so her ball days are almost over, she also seems to be feeling the heat a bit more.. I will love her till the day she dies and will keep going until she tells us she can't go anymore. 
Right now she still tries and that is all that matters. The lessons dogs teach us. Priceless. 
xox <><

If everyone that smoked it admitted to it.. 
If you smoke cannabis  recreationally or medicinally and don't take action to help promote legalization or even better Decriminalization they you don't deserve to smoke Cannabis. 
If you are not helping then you  ARE hurting.  Your worried what others will think, worried about losing your job, worried about losing your kids.  
FEAR is a powerful tool. 
All these thing we are all afraid of. If you believe are doing nothing wrong then why lie?
WHY? 
Why are we afraid to stand up for a PLANT, that eases pain and brings comfort and relaxation and (HELL YES) some fun and laughter from time to time. 
IF Alcohol is legal then we should be demanding Cannabis be made legal for all to use. 
No deaths from it EVER.  * YES I have to keep saying that - as it amazes me HOW many people I meet who just don't know that! 
How many deaths from Alcohol- you tell me.
ARE we not HUMANS - children of God ? All deserving a happy life?
We get one shot and I for one will not live my life in shame when I have nothing to be ashamed of.  Not for smoking, eating, vaporizing Cannabis. 
There are so many more dangerous things that are all legal - owning a boa constrictor, bungee jumping, ordering puffer fish at a restaurant, bath salts are legal to buy (the kind that Mess you up and eat your dog bath salts) so WHY? IT's ludicrous! 
There are enough of us - all around the world.  Many who do NOT use Cannabis but still admit & understand it's value and importance to medicine and  LIFE in general. 
So just admit it and move on there are far worse crimes in this world.  
Perhaps you will educate someone in the process- 
I'm not saying go to your kids school and announce at show and tell - I am saying, enough !  Cannabis is a safer option than alcohol and if YOU do use it for medicine be  LOUD and Proud! This is how change will happen. 

* If you are a parent - YOUR children must always come first - If you burn and then burnout - you are not a good parent. Kids need positive examples. If you smoke and sit on the sofa all day - you ARE NOT a setting a GOOD example. EDUCATE your children and  teaching by example is one of the best ways to help your children make the best choices for them when they are old enough to decide to try cannabis themselves.
Time to WAKE up! Time to Stand UP!!! 
Before we are shut up...  then, we will no one to blame but ourselves.

xox <>< 

If you are not aware, in Canada many patients can grow their own medicine. Not only is this  helping ease their pain mentally for many it is something they can still do physically, and also brings them peace mentally as it does with gardeners all around the world since the beginning of time.
NOW Health Canada says they will be taking away that right - and no one will be allowed to grow their own medicine - they will be once again have to rely on others - encouraging (once again) crime that comes with prohibition, growers who will not care and will only be looking out for money and themselves.  Many will no longer be able to afford their medicine. A PLANT.
Not to mention access medicine - the stain that best helps their symptoms.  THE reason Heatlh Canada and the Police say for this is SAFETY.  
To which I say .. BULLSHIT!
Put it into perspective... Are you worried you might have someone growing next to you? Chances are you have a much more serious SAFETY hazard living next door. Hoarding. We have all seen it - it was one reason I decided to get rid of cable! 
Hoarding is a disease. It is very sad, STUFF. Stuff everywhere, it robs people of their lives, consumes them- often add food and animals  to this disaster and the results are horrendous. 
"There is no question that the effects of hoarding are tragic: animals wallow in their own waste, are denied food and water for long periods of time, do not get necessary veterinary care, are sometimes crammed into cages and do not receive walks or regular exercise, all of which results in tremendous suffering and death. Hoarding is cruel, painful, and abhorrent."  <Taken from a animal shelter that deals with hoarding daily.

 Ask any repair man if he has been in a hoarder home?  If  Safety was an issue then  we should be helping hoarders first. They live in death traps. Rodents, bugs and fire hazards.  
I know a few myself.  Stuff that they never use, stuff in most cases - no one wants. After all that is what the government really wants us to do - buy stuff - not get healthy.  
So OPEN your eyes.  Before you get caught up in the Safety issues of grow rooms - just think about how common hoarding has become.
If I had my choice I'd live beside a grower before a hoarder.  
I'd much rather a little bud than a little bug  come my way... bed bugs.
* I am NOT talking about those that destroy homes by turning them into grow ops.
I do NOT agree with that either. But as for patients growing their own medicine 
 Let it Be.
We watched this documentary of hoarding - like no other I've seen. Well done and very interesting. Watch it and see what hoarding does to a family, to a life.
WARNING it is called +  7 dumpsters and a corpse  - we watched it on netflix.  No cable ;-) 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InvvdHPWz6w
xox <><

 

Due to demand - I've loaded up some images to Cafe Press. http://www.cafepress.com/+ive_been_framed_mug,667528635
http://www.cafepress.com/sk/georgiatoons
Check it out! I'm so excited I want one of everything! LOL !
Within the next 2 weeks I will be offering several images for your mug, bag or T!
Just one more way to plant the Seed of Cannabis Education! 

"There is no question in my mind that the oral route for an anti-emetic, a pill, is the absolute worst route for the patient who has a lot of anticipatory nausea and vomiting. . . . The smoke route is in some ways ideal. Certainly when we want a drug to be absolutely sure, general anesthesia, we put it on the face, they breathe it across their lungs, it's in their bloodstream immediately."
 ~Dr. Steven Sallan

Nausea and vomiting, whether due to chemotherapy, AIDS treatment, abdominal surgery, or another cause, can be effectively remedied through the use of medical marijuana. Clinical trials and patients' experiences indicate that smoking medical marijuana can both relieve nausea and stimulate the appetites of patients with nausea, reducing the risk of unhealthy weight loss in patients with conditions like cancer and AIDS.

I can tell you first hand that Cannabis is helping me with this. When I got sick 3 years ago I lost so much so quick people did not recognize me, that was o.k. and I needed to lose some weight but there are times when you keep losing and it makes you weak. Still just the thought of food some times makes me sick. I could easily go without eating. I can only eat some days after I medicate.  I'm not a Dr., I don't know why it works- all I know is IT DOES! Thank God it does!   For people who are very sick -  just the thought of a pill and a mouthful of water can be a daunting task!  
So the next time you see someone light up - or someone makes a sarcastic remark...  let it go- It is NOT thier fault they have been lied to for decades. Just focus on WHAT is making you feel better. That is all that matters. Not what a stranger thinks, or family for that reason, it is your life and you deserve to feel better. What ever it takes. There is a reason Cannabis has BEEN used as a MEDICINE  for a very long time.. It works.
xox <>< 

 I need time out. Time to stop stressing and focus on what I love to do. Draw. Spend time with my family, read, & relax.  DRAW. 
It is at the point where my twitch has taken over.  Even with botox it never stops. As the botox wears off it gets more painful and stronger. It can stop me from doing what ever I am doing and holding my breath until it passes.  It is mentally and socially distracting and uncomfortable, for me and who ever is watching.  I have become somewhat of a recluse.  It gets stronger I get quieter.  Drawing is the only thing I seem to be able to do sometimes, because I have different stages of drawing depending on how I'm feeling.  

We are talking about surgery. That will be my next decision. One I am not taking lightly.
Not being a fan of hospitals or surgery anywhere in the vicinity of my brain is frightening. 
Time to take drastic measures. - I have decided to seriously try to DE-STRESS. I will focus on the positive, drawing, planting the seed and being thankful that I am still alive - it's been a difficult 3 years and I have to say am a better person because of it.  Yesterday after making the decision to stay off FB, I instantly felt a sense of relief.  I went and drew, watched an amazing Doc. that affirmed my decision! Who knew! Great documentary
 *I AM    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpVEH-Bpdes&feature=player_embedded
I told Norm I am on withdraw-lllll  meaning I must draw.  As much fun as all of this technology can be- it is truly a weapon of mass distraction. I think - 'I'll just go on for a few moments' and hours fly by, hours that I could be enjoying nature, family, pets and spending time truly enjoying my passion. That is how I will heal. I will of course continue to educate myself on topics that are important to me and try to share as best as I know how...
I Am most inspired by nature. Mother nature... as I see her :

Daisy- our sweet girl who is not yet one is non-stop fun! Storm really has trained Daisy marvelously - with the exception of her barking at the neighbors dog through the fence - or anyone else that gets too close to "our" fence (in her mind).  Even then once we call her she stops. She comes when called and drops what ever she has in her mouth , normally a ball but sometimes - a bird, mouse, a plant that she has pulled - roots and all - but of course I told her to drop the other day and she behaved so well. 
Cat pooh.  
Yes, I can distinguish my pet pooh from many years of scooping and stooping.  Then she waited like 'wow isn't that neat mom!?'  So of course LATER - it did cause me to giggle and Storm squirt milk out of his nose when I told him about how well she behaved. 
I LOVE my dogs. Not a day goes by where they do not make me laugh. Sometimes cringe.. 
Always feel loved. 

xox <>< 

I get irritated when I realize all the difficulties  around Cannabis as a medicine for children,  but I get infuriated when consenting adults are denied Cannabis for P.T.S.D. 
I have read  about soldiers and using Cannabis  to ease their mental anguish as well as physical pain (the above photo is of soldiers that all lost limbs due to the Iraq war. Only 3 of thousands.  We remember those that die but what about all those that come home and have been  - impacted by the war? 
What about what you can not see. The suffering, destruction, anger and death that they witness daily over there and then they are expected to come home and la-de-da...  move on.  For anyone that sits on the sofa watching this only from a television and dares to judge - SHAME on them. Dares to say what they may or may not use to help quiet the mind and heart.

Time for fishing and if you check out my page last year you see that we fished from the dock. Well Storm has purchased himself a bass boat!  We took it out on the lake last sunday Norm, Storm and I and have to say we laughed the entire time!  I enjoy fishing with Storm anyway but it takes it to a new level! Sitting on the water (the boat is big- if need be I could lie down comfortably)  is so peaceful - not to mention the quality time and amazing conversations.
It only has two seats - it IS a fishing boat. and the rest just room to stand, Storm and his dad have already made several improvements! Norm is as excited as Storm! 
I have been informed that the boat is like a man cave on the water, and there are rules.  When asked how I pee without falling over the side-  I was informed "through your dick"  Smart Ass... but did make me giggle.  I guess I will deal with that  hurdle when I get there. 
I already have my back pack packed! Sketchbook of course! Pencil case, ipod, book - currently reading ( and loving)  Life of Pi, and wondering what to pack in the picnic lunch! I forgot my camera the first day out - was too excited! I won't forget next time.  It is also nice that Storm is able to medicate  - so it really turns into a great way to just DE STRESS and relax.  So I am looking forward to an entire new set of toons!!! All around fishing! Yesterday we had to visit Bass pro of course! Storm bought me my own BRIGHT yellow ( I liked pink but - that is a boat cave rule - no pink) fishing pole!  Today I go out to dig up worms.  I don't really care if I catch anything. I just love hanging out with my son and surrounded by all the beauty.  So you will soon see 'Gone fishing'  I hope many times on our door. Below - the girls and I do some inspecting!   xox <><

Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 * Which was wrote on HEMP;-) It states:

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

WOW those are pretty powerful words. I hope today that each American is reminded of their Unalienable (adjective- unable to be taken away from or given away by the possessor :  freedom of religion, the most inalienable of all human rights) RIGHTS! The pursuit of Happiness obviously includes the right to ease suffering with ones OWN body, a better, healthier life ?  Americans should not be going to prison for what so many other Americans have done and admitted to doing * INCLUDING present and past presidents.
 I mean after all ALL MEN (& WOMEN) ARE CREATED EQUAL.
For your viewing pleasure.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYyttEu_NLU
Really interesting - Thank you Morgan  for a wonderful history lesson and lesson on continued LOVE!!   Inspired people all around the world!
Happy July 4th!!  xox <>< 
Love Georgia

You made your bed now your going to lie in it..  
Well it's true. Sooner or later it's going to catch up. Like anything over time  you have to be careful. I will admit I am the first one to say in the past when I have been prescribed something I took it. Simple.  Not anymore. 
This twitch has also become a blessing! Especially now with looking into and considering  surgery (in the brain region) - yes, a blessing. I have started to eat healthier- cut out a lot of red meat and try to eat little "fast food', don't drink alcohol (yes I still from time to time crave a cold beer on a hot day and do indulge, but no where like I USE to) but now I am really careful with medication I take. I READ the side effects and try to decide IF I really need the medication and outweigh the options. 
I just got over a cold and was thinking I should go to the Dr.s but sometimes you just have to let it run it's course- sometimes all your body needs is rest and good food. 
That is all the medicine you need. Other times you DO need mediation.
It really is sad that so many people THINK Cannabis is so bad for you but never take into consideration prescribed medications. The cartoon says it all. FACT.  
Ask yourself - have you ever been on a medication that says - do not take alcohol while using this drug? And you have? I have. 
Have you ever taken a medication that says 'do not operate heavy machinery or operate a vehicle' and then drove? I have. Millions do. Daily. 
So my blessing is in the form of education and realization, after all - It's not too late - I'm still breathing! LOL So before you make your bed... be careful. Research - check out your options. Cannabis may not be for you but WHY wouldn't you TRY it before you try some of these other incredibly toxic and many time addictive prescriptions?  It is common sense.
It is my life, my health and I want to choose what is right for me. 
What is right for ME has nothing to do with you or anyone else for that matter. 
Today make your bed! Clean sheets! Cause you never know..
OH - should you overdose on Cannabis - PLEASE try to choose Healthy MUNCHIE options.  xox <><