I would be lost without PIN , well o.k. not lost but it sure makes life fun! 
How cool if I want to see and research and octopus- I can at the tip of my fingers! Not like the good ol' days, get dressed, go to the library, find as many books as i could and take..from there - the days already 1/2 gone.  
Now, I'm up, coffee, not dressed- well -undies are o.k., office attire on a 26 degree morning in Canada!  I'm pinning lions for Duke's thank you card, mailed out later today with a  few postcards! ;) 
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I use it to craft, clean, cook, gouache better!  Draw better. THERE are no excuses- you will  spend your day reading what others are doing or you will spend it educating yourself on a topic you already love - the trick is to shut down and do it.  I can get caught up in PIN.
It is my 'I'm too tired to draw go to and 'time waster as well.
I follow a few and I unfollow too, only because I really want to focus sometimes and PINs can get me off focus. Moderation.
My art has improved because of the internet, I'm grateful for it! 

A few of my friends comment "I don't get it.." so here is PIN in 10 easy  visual steps (you are welcome) quick steps. Want to bake better cakes - use PIN - NOW wait... I have a friend who said  "I get overwhelmed at all the great work I see on PIN and then don't try..." well that problem is with the person not PIN. The only way to get better at anything is to do it all the time. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, when I had my studio PepeLepew was painted saying those words for the hundreds of kids who passed through my studio doors!
Because 7 out of 10 asked me: How do I draw like you?

PIN have fun! look me up! Comment on one of my recent PINs and I will see it there! 
I probably won't react- I'm usually on researching a drawing.
Have fun.. Moderation.

Have faith
<>< xox

I took some photos yesterday of parts of the kitchen.. forcing myself to find something positive. The fact s are it's at least another week, so really two - still no power (extension cords) no trim, no cupboards, no back splash.. stuff everywhere - I am expected to put away- hard to do without cupboards.   I'm also expected to cook.  
I won't be  & neither will anyone else be.
It's NOT finished and It's not getting dirty before it is.
I've already washed at least FULL 6 loads of dishes yesterday, because all the stuff that was put in them - was covered in drywall dust and sawdust, because he does not give a shit- I'm not a 'real client' - who would have all the stuff protected and plastic put up so it would not happen....  cleaning up after Norm like I've done for 23 years.

The day before I had Judy help empty 6 boxes and clean and  you would hardly know she was here already from the mess again everywhere.

Book off two weeks I said... I can get it done in one, he said.

My twitch is worse than before I went away and I'm fighting not to stay in bed, so - no I don't care about the fucking kitchen at the moment.   Other than the hammering not much else is heard- not much speaking, what else is new.  & of course I've already had a few that say  "BUT wow, you'll have a new kitchen!"   It frustraites & angers me, who cares about a fucking kitchen. It's STUFF. Glorified stuff- and a kitchen for someone who  would rather draw than cook- I'll be expected to cook more -  "Hey, you have a new kitchen! "

Norm choose all the details from the counter to the trim decisions,  appliances, backsplash & more, anything I picked was replaced with his own decisions, which were more 'affordable' - so why even ask me in the first place. Technically Norm is the one with the new kitchen, he can enjoy cooking it in... when  it gets done.  
It's a kitchen. 

Progress? Not much. Same shit  different day.
Im in do not disturb mode because I am feeling antisocial. Why because again, I have to put up with someone else shit all day everyday.  I'd rather not even be here to be honest & the fact that I HAVE to makes me resent it more.  If I was not .. two weeks could become 2 months.. Just like it took 6 years for a set of stairs.

I'm a bitch, you know it (in Norms mind for sure these days) .. I'm not making shit up- it's been my life for 23 YEARS, come to your own conclusions but  remember - I am the one that has been living it.  Do you ever know both sides? No then keep your comments to yourself.   Norm knows what I write is true, I have no need to lie and won't.  

Renovations are the cause of a few marriage break ups...  
Now, I'm going to paint.  The kitchen can fucking wait.  
& sunset grill for breakfast sounds great.

Waiting too is difficult, Im not good at being surrounded by chaos 'stuff everywhere" messes with me an I can't seem to get past it.. I have a big painting I want to start but I only seem to be able to put to these minis- an ocTEApus of course .. I have a few more. I paint them when frustrated. I guess I'll have a dozen new ones before the end of the week.

* I feel bad for Storm, Im very 'teary', I'm  exhausted and he keeps saying 'sorry'.
I am not a good faker for the record, lol - anyone reading the blog must be aware of this by now.  He also understands why I am the way I am.  
For all of you, who read my blog- I apologize - I'll try to put on a better mood tomorrow.
and will have  new painting for you to see.

Have Faith
<>< xox

Anger & hatred int he USA. This presidential election is something. What does one say at the possibility of someone like Trump = becoming president - someone who fuels his campaign on hatred and anger?  Dividing and concurring...    
Nothing, I don't want to contribute to the insanity.

Suiside bombers and snipers who murder innocent people - COWARDS.  
The truck bulldozing through people. ;( it fucked with me. I tried to think of an editorial and told myself, finally - it's better for my own sanity if I don't.  May they rest in peace & their families tried to make sense of the slaughter. Find forgiveness- ONLY so they can heal.
How can you forgive such acts? I'm not sure.

The kitchen in not complete, Norms returned to work and is under the impression - meals will be cooked, now that the stove and fridge are back in place..  Norm is mistaken.

I had the best day yesterday with  Storm, Brittany & Jessie* my assistant.   They told me they were working on something- 'I know about' & asked me for help with it.   It turned out great! I can't show you until after Saturday - as it is a surprise and you never know who reads this blog.  It has me really thinking of a new direction for some possible income- and I'm doing it! You will see them soon. 

Yesterday the kids drove me to Burger priest (in Barrie) lol - no, we really went to Curry's for paint!  Do you know what that means?? paint! lol  
Move out of my way bird!  It's time to paint. 

Chelsea Handler * recently discovered on netflix and I have to say - I think she is my clone- only because I'm older.. lol    ALMOST everything out of her mouth, I have already said on this blog and agree with full heartedly. Especially the marriage thing. I will never get married again - should Norm & I part. WTF FOR?  Been there, doing that.  I love how she uses FUCK - it's about time- and it will help lose the stigma of the' word.'   She's the best person on television  since Oprah IMO. ;) 
Please watch, her topics are serious (mostly) and thought provoking.  
She likes everyone, is particularly fond of black men- lol,   I get it.  
Brings back memories of a boyfriend 'D.D'. long ago.  ;)  

***WE ARE ONE, the color of our skin has never bothered me- its' the color of the heart I'm attracted to... and they are not black.  I also don't care about size- Storm loves this about me - we talked on our last long drive.   I don't see Fat or Skinny- I see people I LIKE!
Who make me smile, inspire me with their words or actions,  creativity & compassion turn me on. It's the internet I have to thank!
Teaching me for years now - you never know who you are talking to.

This blog.. I was thinking- I HOPE  from the start, if your reading - I have changed my mind on a few subjects - I must have- my brain has changed,  my life the past 5, 6 years! I am NOT who I was yesterday- let alone when I started this blog.
​I change as I learn and grow. 
This is life. I'm proud I can still re-think & change if  that is what needs to be done.

Cannabis cartoons.. always on my mind. time to get some out.
This pokemon thing will be on the drawing board today- because it is a joke that cannabis is less harmful that a fucking ap.  Not a very funny one- considering people are in  jail. AMERICANS - blacks especially are still in jail and going daily  over cannabis when a game is hurting more people that it ever has. How fucked up is that?   Is anyone paying attention?

New art work tomorrow.
Have Faith
xox <>< 

WARNING all the links below contain videos/clips of just a TINY, tiny footage of DIRTY FUCKING Sneaky. LYING COPS  (I like Pigs, so I don't call them that) 

WTF America is going on *down there?  
This is about  bad fucking cops! I am thrilled each time I see one caught on tape and disgusted at the same time, short clips that bring  me to  tears. PIGS. I don't care what people are doing - you don't fucking  beat, punch them when handcuffed!
From the moment he slams her against the wall..  I don't know what to say, maybe this guy just lost it.. then get out of your fucking job.
This one will  frighten you... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHy_gNnBDuE
it makes me sick to my stomach. In front of their children?   This  PIG should go to jail. watch the entire clip. America has a serious problem going on. Listen to him, you can hear his ANGER, RAGE. he is a cop - he is  suppose to be the one in control.
They should lose their  jobs and GO TO JAIL!!!
Please wake up America,  there are so many  clips of dirty power hungry cops that are getting way out of line, and

    THIS is WHAT THEY DO WHEN THEY ARE BEING FILMED!!
       WHAT ARE THEY DOING WHEN THEY ARE NOT BEING  FILMED
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What a 'sick  man'  this cop is.. imagine.   & it is being encouraged.
Encouraged by the American government when they outfit them for one - as if they are ARMY.  It is a mental thing. TOO many Americans are o.k. with all this, until what?
Until it happens to them.   Guns should be taken away in the USA and start with the cops.
& the cops working with them who go along with it are EQUALLY as guilty. When you see them beat a drunk, shoot a mentally ill man and THE cuff him!?  & then clean up all the evidence - no wonder people are shooting the police.  No wonder americans don't want to lose their guns.  ;(  
Read what our police have done and why CRIME IS GOING DOWN in Canada. 

Imagine the children now who are witnessing all this brutality- in the future there will be so much hatred towards the police- once thought of as 'heroes and defenders'... now sneaks and murderers.

This is an editorial cartoon and nothing is fucking funny about it.
As a matter of fact the second panel - I know that little girl who had that fucking  gun held to her head. FIRST hand. my friend Todd still in jail.. where all these dirty cops should be but never go. THAT IS the crime committed against America.
​EVERY time she sees a police office that memory is imbedded in her head.

DIRTY, Nasty, evil people - who are not in the job for he right reason - & get this- DO YOU FORGET?  Do you understand... YOU PAY THEM?    When you see the men (mostly) who are cops .. abuse some people like they do, hit cuffed people who can not defend themselves and others watch. There are no words for these people that I can think of  with out hatred welling inside me.
I don't know what the solution is, first de-militarize the intimidating police power shit....  Donald Trump wants to build a wall  which makes me think a lot of Mexicans are thrilled.  

I'm focusing on  getting a few acres somewhere so I can invite my American friends to come up, hang out, be creative! & DE fucking stress... I know I get stressed with life- Imagine being aa American with Donald trump possibly as the next president - YIKES!!!
You must leave their guns at home btw.
I'll have one gun for 'bear protection' if necessary. that's it. lol  
Never stop dreaming then working.

* forgive my mindset with he 'down there' - the same as saying 'down south', on a map you are .. down there ;)

Have faith
xox <>< 

When away, I slept.
I did not paint... which is blowing my mind.  3 little sketches, the one I did finish- I learned what 'rain does to Gouache' my meditation frog (below) was washed away..  so was I.
Up with he birds- and the birds were AMAZING!  I was in bird utopia! 
Arrrrgh! I forgot to bring some peanuts. 
From bed to the dock was my first stop each morning as the girls - Daisy & Poppy would need to pee. *thanks to Storm for leaving his dog with me. & I would sit and sip my tea.
I'd wander between the cottage and dock, in at 11 to nap...  deck, dock, bed nap.. lol!
Really.  I needed it bad. Holy cow.
I was instantly overtaken with the  peace and exhaustion- physically & mentally, took hold and said SLEEP. Thankfully, where ever I went, Daisy lay 3 feet away, ever watching me & Poppy. I LOVE my dogs. I love all dogs.  I was so relaxed I slept with all the windows and doors open on the hottest few days and  absorbed the quiet. Satellite Tv- I turned on and thought REALLY!?  REALLY Georgia!? It was in time for the line from Ghost Busters (* which I will watch @ my desk painting) "Do you have any Hobbies?"  - "I collect moulds, fungus and spores."  It cracked me up, lol - that is Storm.  He is anxious for  the fall foray season. ;)  I could NOT stay awake the first couple of days and hardly ate.  
My body was screaming and my mind called the shots. SLEEP
I even started to feel guilty- you're not painting...   oh well, sit back & breath.
I thought about a few people in specific on my mind lately all the time. 
I didn't shed a teaar- also hard for even me to believe - lol, I sat and chilled with Poppy & Daisy. We wandered, I caught a big frog and a tiny one, thew rocks and napped.

Now, I'm home for a bit & paint fumes drift up stairs,  the kitchen, it'c coming. 
Norm goes non-stop.  Bird is happy I am home. 
I tell you what... I feel stronger mentally  & physically :
God has me on the path, I just have to keep walking.
I know what needs to be done, there is no confusion in my mind.
I know what I want & I will have it.  
Focus on what I am here to do.  Draw.

I am drawing - it was an overwhelming desire yesterday - to draw about police abuse in America. Why?  SPEAK UP!! FOR EACH OTHER! We are ONE it should not be tolerated.
It's getting out of control, no wonder people are shooting cops- who does not think that?
Bring attention to it. Yes, there are great police officer out there but the evidence does not lie- thank God for cameras.  More on it tomorrow.
Understand also- I have a few Americans I'm really fond of - hee hee, seriously, I think about them and it's heart breaking. I want to have a few acres and tell them come on up, put up a tent and hang out.  This toon is born of love from my friends and I feel it does speak the truth.

Trump or Hillary?    .. .Hillary. 

A Thank YOU Universe & to my good friend Jim, I love that Guy  & everyone knows it.  
I was telling Storm what a wonderful friend he's been all these years, so many laughs. 
For assisting in providing me with peace & always showing me love.
You know, as I do with  everyone close to me at one time sooner or later it seems...
I put him to the test a few times & he has never left me.  XOX  Thank God.

xox Have Faith  <><

I was told I will have no access to the internet while away! Woo hoooooooo!

Paint packed. Paper packed. Poppy Packed.
Camera, book & bud.  
I'm good to go and a top secret location so no one can find me.
hee hee hee

What will I be doing?  Medicating, painting, napping & dreaming..lol
New art when I return.

Have faith
xox
​<><

Nature is calling- Poppy can't wait - up into the wilderness!
I was just packing and you can tell I'll be painting by my attire. Comfort.
My house is a disaster area,  I have no kitchen.
Not that I mind..lol except my kitchen is all over - in my living room for example.  
Norms has been at it all day & Norm is a hard worker - the kitchen is almost bare.. I know when I return it will look fantastic - it's 'our' home, although he does exceptional work no matter who's home he is in.   He's been planning for months & he picked everything out.

Right now - allI see is mayhem... I go directly from the gazebo to office, he has a week and a bit off work.  Let the games begin!!  I'm not even sure what to say at this point.  Because he is non stop, after the kitchen it's the fireplace room... I worry about his heath  but it seems to be his passion as was it his fathers, he's also a grown man and  can look after himself.  I am looking forward to seeing the new kitchen, I have to 'put it all back', I'll be home for that and gone again for a bit I believe.

Were trying to figure out how we can take 6 months for myself to truthfully see if I can get some sort of control  with my trigeminal neuralgia, because frankly, it's not good and I'm exhausted.  It is an extreme case, you would never know I'm being zapped thousands of times a day, t's amazing what we learn to live with but I'm still hit daily with shocks that  make me hold my breath in pain and instantly start praying. Nice to know that kicks in imo, lol.  Pray, I do a lot of it and  I am smiling as I type, my prayers ARE answered all the time!
I told my Dr. as I left the hospital - "I believe in miracles."
 
I know with glimpses of lying in the hammock, when I sit and paint at my desk or out in nature... and just chatting with friends, laughing with Storm.. it seems to at least back off a bit & TRUST me- you take what you can get!  Norm gets it.   
I'm leaving in the morning, this might be the last blog for a bit, I think my Instagram works but I don't have a laptop so...  what ever you do - do it with love in your heart.
It makes the job easier, you will become so good at it- soon your gift finds you & you it!!!

I am painting some awesome ideas when away.
Below.. The Kitchen BEFORE:

Have Faith  & hope too that the kitchen will be done when we return.
xox <>< 
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This is a warm up of a bigger drawing I've been thinking about.. you might notice a hint of things to come.  As I wind down from a busy day, lots of laughing actually.  Storm did something so funny every time I think of it I burst out laughing.. he will think twice before  teasing again!  My mom..  told us how she could get '33degree burns ...  lol Storm asked her 'how she got so close to the sun. 
Poppy was as always, a wonderful "working girl" she came with us to  Baycrest Brain hospital and only received smiles -  she did frighten someone! Only because they forgot she was on my lap, and was startled when they approached and she sat up.  When I'm in my appointments she curls up, lets me talk my business as she naps... lol ,  ever protecting & comforting.   I know less pills would be taken if more people had access to dogs.
My Dr. certainly understands what  Poppy does for me, thankfully.  

One woman just couldn't resist and normally Poppy ignores all but she just wanted a "wee pat. She got it and she beamed.  My friend at the shelter got her fix - just from patting the kitties at the shelter.   ADOPT! Rescue.. its not that big of a deal- you get a friend for as long as they have their life. 
BUT not turtles.. they should left free.
It's how Im going to be,.. at ease in my own shell.
I am.
I shared with the Dr. today, part of my biggest problem is everyone else.  lol she agreed.

I was told to  think about myself & enjoy myself.  
Sounds like the perfect plan to me.

Upcoming Blogs...

Sat:
I found out the color 'Green', can mean something different between a Creative Canuk & Rebellious Scot.  :) 
Sunday: I hear nature calling! 
Monday: Internet accress - I don't know. If you don't read a blog. No.
lol

Have faith
xox
<><

I got this! I can do this! I feel fantastic today!
​Already visited my favourite coffee shop- I draw 'sleeves' for them BTW.. if you want a FREE mini Georgia orignal-- lol  They look like this: 

Why? I  have fun painting  them, they literally take me minutes ;)  I use up my paint so I don't waste it! lol & I like the coffee shop and all the ladies, coffee, carrot cupcakes!  
The thought of some stranger taking a sleve and  seeing it & smiling - that makes me smile! I was at 'teaopia' the other day and had a great tea- but the sleeve when I got it - I was disappointed.. lol  
You have to be at Local & Import pretty early though, I bring about 3 to 6 sleeves every morning when I get my coffee and switch them up.  
Now, I'm off to see the brain Dr., her  finished painting below.. 
I feel great today- My mind is in the right place - full of hope.
That is all that matters.  
I am so grateful for all the people in my life who make me smile.
Thank you.  
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Have faith
xox
<><

Tons on my mind this morning.. it feels heavy - it's the rain.
Our surroundings becoming chaotic, stepping over, and every room except my office is a mess.  Inside I feel calm.  I am reminded of why I need to make some changes in my life.
& I know in a few days trees  and  possibly a loon(s)  will surround me. Now - If your Canadian Eh, you know I was smiling as I wrote that Loon thing.. hee hee hee.

Going away is difficult at times, I'm going to miss bird... lol and Jessie, Storm too of course but he can come and see me at anytime, my door is never shut to my son- well as a matter of fact  lol - it is right now as I await a Skype call.   I am looking forward to seeing good friend Jim, we have know each other a long time and  I feel comfortable with him, he always makes me laugh and relax, I appreciate our tell it like it is friendship and company.   I also like his girlfriend Carla, she has a smile that BEAMS and she too makes me feel very comfortable, I also enjoy speaking with hard working women.
So, every woman on this planet classifies I guess ;) hee hee hee. 
Mostly Im looking forward to being alone to paint. No, not think. Im thanked out.
my head is pounding these past few days, weeks, months...  years.

Poppy won't go out in the rain! It was comical this morning & I was almost on my ass in MUD, its been pouring, good, it cools everything off.   Anyway - I guess rather than get frustrated with her - I 'll take it as a sign to stay out of the rain and 3 foot snow too.
I felt guilty as I never get mad and her and she knew it, but not 30 minutes later she is here cuddled & kissed on my lap & that is a dog.  Bird tries to break into his hemp stash! 

Great day to paint and remember I will step away from it in a just few more days.
Tomorrow the Brain hospital for a chat.  Me & Poppy. Should be fun. ;) I love the people there, it's a good vibe. Especially the patients they inspire me.  You know what...
I inspire me.   Fuck that.   I'm calm within I am calm.
I know good peaceful times are close.  <3   Thank God.

 Have faith
xox <><

​I'll show you what I'm painting  later today  if your interested in coming back...

I drew this for all the others who still have difficulty with the Fuck word.  Hee hee hee
because for fuck sakes.. if that is all you are finding offensive these days then your life is pretty fucking sweet right now.  Who thinks guns are still not a problem in the USA?
All those who have problems with my swearing no doubt. 
There is so much happening in the world now my editorial ideas are on overload and all of them sad.   It's one reason I'm forcing myself to work on other projects, I can not  change anything but my own current situation, work on some drawings that might help  me understand, if not anyone else... and keep on keeping on.

I had someone message me on FB asking 'what they had done? I was not communicating with them as much.. '  Please understand, I am busy, I like to stay busy and would much rather paint - which takes work, research, time and no distractions to do so successfully than be on facebook.  I also have a husband and son and house full of pets & chores & garden and the odd friend who I hang out with (not to call my friends odd), I most every time, I log into FB  - have a message waiting for me - and I like to say hi back to everyone! lol -SO... to take it personally- Don't.  IF you are, it is your problem not mine, chances are I'm not even aware  there is a problem. & that is just it.    How could it be personal if we hardly even know each other in person?   I just wanted to clarify that.

I too am having issues in my personal life..  reading this now, you might be aware. 
Norm and I are separating, we have "stuff' going on and have for a while and it's not getting better, only less tolerable for each of us it seems.  Time to take some time apart, I'm away after my Dr.s appointment this Friday so I have tons to do,  he will stay  here - he too has tons to do - the kitchen renovations, which living in a constant renovation for 24 years has me just feeling tired of it all.  Far from excited.
People can read this and not know the underlying story and come to their own conclusions- for FOX sakes I don't give a fuck. We know, the 3 of us here in this house. That is enough.
I couldn't share and present like everything is  swell, what would that accomplish? Nothing only add to the lies of what 'perfect lives we all lead'.  
Mine is far from perfect &  neither am I but it is still mine - last time I checked,  I can still make changes to enjoy it.

BUSY week, I'm so excited about the painting I'm going to be doing while away! I don't want to forget any of my supplies - I won't be anywhere near an art supply store. I've no idea what my internet will be like while away either...  I'll choose to stay off most of the time.

For Fuck sakes - focus on what really matters... not my grammar or use of the "f" word.

Have Faith
xox
<><

 It's Sunday. 
Feeling itchy to start a new painting - Laughing Buddha.. I need to be inspired by a quote, one that finds me on PIN later tonight. I'm just about to paint another circle..  'we' drew it outside today- it was a beautiful afternoon, compared to some of the  weather - HOT & humid, crazy thunder storms, chilly mornings.. I'll take it all.   It's NOT snow... more painting does get done in the winter.  
I also started to sketch another ALICE idea!  What's up with that? It is a hard read BTW- lol, I think- is it me? It is the book or my brain? As I try to make sense of the nonsense... but thats' the idea!?  Right?
I sat outside with the girls - it was peaceful all morning, thankful I  have a lot of late sleepers surrounding I guess. lol  Drew & did some serious hammock reading then went over to my favourite coffee shop.  The visit was terrific, I can't get over  how many people I see every time... because it's good, just in time for the last carrot cream cheese cup cake - Thank you God (seriously), for me experiencing this time in my life where I'm not concerned about my weight! Alleluia     I hear the 'dirty chia late' is pretty tasty too  - & again, I can vouch for the mini banana cream pies. ;)  Local & Import, as well as  the company they keep.  
      Did I mention a new Burger Priest opened in Barrie?  I choose 'the priest'. NOM NOM!
I have gained weight! & it feels terrific.  I've really noticed everything relaxes in the hammock, to the point  it calls to me at least 4 times a day! Daisy has mastered dropping her ball inside the hammock (sigh) and waits patiently for me to throw, repeat. Repeat.
Poppy perches on 'my pad' and thinks it's hilarious!
Scruffy - determined to sit in her floaty, even if the pool is closed.  
Tequila always comes and sits by me... theres no smell like mom, lol  it was a great day to spend with the girls!  

Time to paint.  
Let my imagination travel a while... down the rabbits hole again so soon.. probably.
​Alice is fed up.. thats the vibe I'm seeing.  lol  

Friday! .. Not that it is any different than any other day- but for many it means the then to a work week.  School is out! No more kids  and busses for a few months, I already notice the silence, how refreshing.  I've been busy planning this past week and painting!
I love the mad hatter- you might not- I don't give a fuck! - LOL! how refreshing!
Its one of those paintings. I step into my office to grab one thing- for just a second and 2 hours later I get up from my desk. 
I can't lie.. it was Stephen Boehme who  inspired me to get going on the mad hatter with his newest work - the  cheshire cat amazes me  & his new puppy! Cooper.. lol  Which makes Stephen the official 'Cooper pooper scooper', he is making something next that I also love.. but you will have to figure that out for yourself! I'm going to paint one as well.  

I've been distracted and painting small stuff that only takes a few hours when I need to by doing exactly as I am now- really get into something.. and I already want to paint a laughing buddha next.. like no other. OH my GOSH! Wait until you see what I painted for Jerry..  lol already framed and hanging IN MY OFFICE, he might get it one day... I can't part with it,
it makes me smile every TIME I look at it. hee hee hee 
Its fabulous Friday! My  lovely assistant Jessie recently helped me hang my office , it is inspiring- I want to hang out in here.. it has been warm the past few days- Bird is loving it- me not so much.  I'm in here now until about 11 tonight, or 2 or 3...

Check out my office.. It is where I am happiest,  my imagination takes over. I think my next home will have the living room as the studio.  As it should be for an artist, living.  Time will tell.  What are you celebrating this fabulous Friday?  

Time to paint.

Have faith
xox <><

I sketched this on the back deck last night, Storm commented how fast the details came about - from when I started  to complete- I explained - "it's been in my head for weeks."
Well thought out - I just had to put it on paper. 
Much has been in my head for years,  I just have to put it on paper. 
I just have to make the next move - take the next step.

This painting will take a me a few days - easy,  I'm looking forward to every moment - lost in thought & paint- WE ARE  ALL Mad here.  It helps me sort things out... calmly & peacefully.
I am thinking about those who in the past few years have said: "You can't..",  or "you shouldn't.. "  and I realize, these people - THEY can't.  They shouldn't.  They won't. 
They will remain stuck where they are, because they are afraid to do something about it..

Fuck them.  I can. I will and It's about fucking time.

Time to work on my painting. ;) this throughly thought out Thursday!
​A few sneak images below...

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www.instagram.com/localimportco/'It's wonderful Wednesday!
Why? Well for one my bird - Bird follows me from office to painting room and comes to which ever room I am in when I call him.  Come on.. that's pretty cool.  lol
Other than that he appears to have no desire to leave.. but if I go downstairs I close the door.  
Instagram is awesome- its teaching me how to gouache paint- until my friend in Germany gets up his web site, IG (Instagram) inspires and makes me smile.. I just saw the cup (above) as I was about to get ready to go get my coffee! I 'steal'  cups & replace them painted! hee hee and they let me. I also replace a few cup wrappers with painted designs.
It's a great way to use my paint and possibly brighten someone's day a little.
I know they brighten ours with their little smiles on  cups- etc.. & FOOD! I am not kidding - the wraps are delicious, yesterday I had the Kobe Beef  with sautéed onions and mushrooms, today it's the salmon wrap,  I also enjoyed the chicken and harvati -roast beef sandwich and the Smoked cheese is mouth watering! Hungry?  Me too - now! lol  
I am NOT a fan of fast food/take out, so this is terrific. 
They are also service dog friendly- Poppy loves them and knows them so - she barks 'hello'.
It's nice should I feel the desire to walk home with her - its  bit of a walk... I'll just imagine we are walking the woods somewhere. 
I've painted 2 more cards that are in the mail! I hope this mail bull isn't  messing everything up, I know hempwick received  my Let it BEE Hemp dispenser I made for them, what a great company, I get good vibes every time I deal with them.  Hempwick if interested.
Norm and I are discussing separating & will  not be celebrating out 23rd anniversary in a few days, fine by me... I like the gift I got him & will keep it for my new home.  Not for anyone - either of us,we just can't seem to get along and are both tired.
It's wonderful Wednesday! I have actually been feeling pretty good.. it is time to make some serious changes in my life - We -I have changed and can't keep going in the direction I am.
I know what makes me feel good and what does not make me feel good.  I want to feel good.
It's that simple.
I go to the brain hospital soon - to discuss stuff. lol 
I have someone I want to invite, someone who does not believe what I am living with,  I am sure my Dr. would set him straight and then some- but why should I give a fuck about someone like this?  I did.. I don't anymore-  forgiven and forgotten - not worth one more moment of my precious time.  Time is precious.  
​I'm gonna be like Gollum with my time and who I spend it with.   ;)
If you don't get it -I don't fucking care. ;) It is my life, no one else's. 
Unless you are paying my way you don't have a say.  ;)
Time to get back out and PAINT the bullshit away and I feel stronger every day!
I know I am going in the right direction- as difficult as it might be. 

Have Faith
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We started today with an adventure! I'm determined to take a vacation this fall - somewhere - I'm even contemplating Norway.. but that will mean walking - so I am walking! We left the house this a.m. at 8 and just returned its almost 10. I love my girls... they listen well - even when chasing wild rabbits, Daisy is away camping with Storm so I try to take these two out so they don't feel left out. I also have a things for Rocks and found a 'few' - I'll be painting later in the week. IF more people had dogs - less people would be taking pills, especially children. Dogs are probably cheaper than pills also in the long run.
Today it's painting cards for a few I love. I'll show you one below! I'm pretty sure this friend ( a male) does not have time to read my blog so I'm not worried about spoiling the surprise 
I had fun with this card - all the info and message on the back.. hee hee he  
It's for a friend who has not been so successful as of late with his fishing  - lol 
I'm sure he will smile when he gets this forever fish! A one of a kind!
Hallmark - should make these cards, if I do say so myself ;)  Time to get creative- how about you? Or will you come up with some excuse today as why you can't?
The choice is ours!

Me- I'm going to go spend time alone- which I really enjoy, alone with the dogs.. lol.
Painting in Peace, creating beautiful images someone is sure to enjoy. 

Have faith
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'I painted it out.. out of my system and it only took 3 fucks. lol
I'm calling today: fucking fantastic Monday!
Yesterday, I was thinking about excuses, not others but my own and I became angry with myself.
"I am tired", "this twitch is getting to me.. ",  "my feet hurt"  blah blah blah... then I saw a post about Terry Fox and was humbled this Canada day long weekend.  If you do not know who Terry Fox is you are not Canadian.. he was a young man 21,who ran across canada  on one leg (the other he lost to cancer) to raise awareness.  I am tired of excuses, mine and others.  ;)
The 1st fuck I was angry and hurt..
The 2nd fuck I had more time to think, was still upset but  feeling more confident in my choices and decision to distance myself.
The 3rd fuck- was more a reminder for myself- Keep Going Georgia - make no excuses.
Take no excuses. You will or you won't, you do or you don't... yes or no - I've no time for  bullshit. Today I started off this glorious day out in  my new and improved hammock! I realized back in the house how the sunshine was in these photos and  It was a fantastic was to start this day!  Fuck You! I'm moved on! I feel Fucking fantastic!  lol   
It's just a word people--- do we not have more important issues to focus on?
Embrace the fuck and focus on other stuff! That might be my new one- Embrace the fuck! 
I hope you reading this has a fucking fantastic day!
I have no room today for anything but joy!  Time to finish my Alice-  Mad Hatter!!! 
A new painting - what a challenge - I love painting a night sky, more on it soon. 
Have a Fantastic Fucking day! 
For my American friends Have a Fucking Fantastic Forth of July! Woo Hoo! Play safe.

Have Faith
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How can I be miserable when I realize it's a beautiful day, I'm still in my comfort/painting clothes and I'm sharing hammock with these two?   Life is sweet.
I since upgraded the hammock  and I'm sure we will all enjoy the new one slightly more. ;)
Today was a wonderful relaxing day spent by the pool with the girls and grandma.  
The moment they see us even go on the deck they start to 'bark, yip & yap'  with excitement.  
These are my kids now, they enjoy it & I enjoy watching them. 

It was a relaxing weekend following a busy week.. A long Canadian weekend.
July 4th for our American friends tomorrow!!   
My mom has left, Storms getting ready for camping,  Norm is in the garage and I am about to paint...  I almost have my painting room organized again (thanks to Jessie)- nothing is better for the mind than keeping busy.  I threw out supplies  that my hands just can't handle.. like beads, some clay, dinky stuff. I can paint still no problem!  
Today, I painted another 'fuck' painting...  it took 3 and its gone- whew!
Move on Georgia you are stronge than that.
I'll show them tomorrow,  now I paint! 

Have Faith 
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'Happy Canada day! Woo Hooo! 
It's overcast today but who cares... It's a holiday for most and that is reason enough to celebrate- never mind Canada is 149 years old baby!  Next year 150!! They already have started to plan celebrations for that one! Maybe I'll paint something special!  
This is a painting I did on Monday when My friend Bon was visiting! 
Clearly I am fascinate with this blue chicken! They really exist!  When we started, I had a blank canvas and just painted - I didn't sketch it I just went right to canvas! Not even a clue of that I was painting really, the cock & fox appeared. The fox, a slight smirk is NOT going to eat the cock. They are friends.

When Bonnie visits we talk about Art, being artist, time, life, events, chickens.. Bon lives on a farm and paints usually what is reflected in her life- she recently sold several BIG  paintings to a gentleman who runs a CoffeeTime store!  That is fantastic - many will see her work! Check it out- She is inspiring me to paint BIG- but I have to prep a bit for that- like buy OUTdoor paint, it would be too costly with my acrylic. 

What will you do this Canada day? First, I'm off to our favourite coffee shop for a carrot cupcake and ginger cookie! If you wear something Canadian you get a discount today! 
Local & Imort if you do not know it.. so nice to have a tiny, personal, comfortable, fun coffee shop in town - that also have great baked goods and such. other than that it's the B.B.Q and painting outback today.  Happy Canada Day - I hope you have a fun peaceful day what ever you choose to do.

Believe
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