Never mind tales of fright and woe... research recalled medications and you will be frightened I guarantee you!  
Research it! IF YOU DARE!!!!     
xox <><
There is a safer alternative. Knowledge is power.

For as long as I can remember I have loved to draw Pumpkins! 
Halloween became a huge part of our life ;) 
Visually it is the most stimulating time of year for me- that and Christmas. 
I get it finally. 
Sitting here for hours on end, forcing myself to think about my favorite holiday decorations and memories, cookies, foods, costumes! Self help ;-) 
We also enjoy carving Pumpkins & the seeds! 
This year I think I'll actually try to cook some pumpkin. 
The girls and I found a 'great pumpkin  dog cookie' recipe on PIN.
Not long now.. I hope all have a safe & happy Halloween.
  xox <><

Poppy is so playful! She is out of that baby stage and now into playing, fetching, tug of war and  chase! Today she was running with a stuffed toy 3 times her size and tripping every other step. She has also taken to sitting in the toy basket, to guarantee first dibs, I guess.   It is a continual source of amusement for me and all who visit.   
I had a visit - I can't get over Poppy all over my best bud Cathy below! She was on her lap and showering her is kisses!  
All my girls love Cathy as you can see! Of course they do! But, sure enough as Cathy pats them - her nose gets itchy and she starts to sneeze - lol,  but they cannot resist and clearly neither can she.  Just looking at this photo I can't help but smile. I had to share. 
Cathy will kill me she's not big on photos (neither am I)  but not to share an image of love - Look at Poppy's tail! Wagging so fast it's a blur! Cathy could not even speak between kisses and giggles.

Daisy and Poppy are best friends.  I am blessed to have Cathy as my best friend for several years now.  She is 'THAT ONE' friend.  All you need.  She has seen me at my best, worst, prettiest and scariest, she actually told me today she 'Liked' my hair and I was thinking - Oh, you are such a good friend (heehee) ! She has shared tears, cried, laughed and hugged  me a lifetime of hugs. She does not judge me - not even when I answer the door at 3 in my flannel P.J.'s.   Or when I show her my next  craft creation - she's ready to sign up for a how to! She also is the one I call in an emergency - crafting or cooking... 
She inspires creativity and makes me want to be a better person. 
All we need is one friend like that,  I actually have a couple... but Cathy is my Bud.

 I love her. If she ever tries to smuggle Poppy out of here, I shall show her no mercy.
:D 
xox <><

Who does not love Pooh!? I do!  Winnie the Pooh! 
I do not love to cook, but over the years I have been given a few cookbooks and I can't part with this one.  It is simple and has a few drawings and quotes. Well I came across this and instantly thought MEDICATED!  So easy - just trade up the butter for medicated butter or I used Medicated coconut oil. 
(included toon on bottom)
I love medibles, especially when you are not feeling well. I have never been a cigarette smoker and only have a couple of puffs with the bong a day, usually at night when my pain is more intense.  I'm not really a  joint smoker -it burns my throat,  what ever works... 
I enjoy edibles and these are perfect. I LOVE LEMON.
I made them - it was easy IMO, MUST stir constantly. I only went the 7 minutes and it is  a soft toffy, the next batch will be the brittle so I can break up some for travel.
To think in a few months canadians wont have the option of making thier own edibles. 
A much safer and easier way for many to medicate. Especially those who can not and do not want to smoke. I smoke because my twitch reacts almost instantly to a bong hit. I can get a break for a few minutes - the bong it is. As for arthritis - edibles are best for me - it is more of a soft body  high... I like to be in control of my medibles, I have work, chores and stuff to do - I don't want to be stoned on the sofa in front of the TV unable to function, if that was the case I'd take OXY. 
 I MAKE the strength I KNOW I NEED for MY body. Enough said. 
Edibles as I understand will be considered illegal in a few month. 
Who are the criminals? 
xox <>< 

Recipe from the Book: The Pooh Cook Book
Milne/Ellison  McClelland & Stewart    
Some available on E bay - great book for kids and adults!  <>< xox
Note* recipe below is just how I make it,  try to research a few and see what one you prefer and I let it simmer longer than an hour most times.. usually 3

Simple. Research.
I only had to research the side effects of the most common OXY. 
I do not understand why someone would NOT try Cannabis first.
Yes I do.
Lies and lack of education on the subject.
I believe Cannabis should be someone's first choice as it IS safer than most if not all  options available. 
I know one of the main reasons my body needs Cannabis is nausea. 

This is one drawing I wish you could see in person.  I scan at a poor resolution, one that can't be duplicated with out loss of detail. I finish paintings using white and this one just pops ;-) 

I really enjoyed doing it.  It is a gift for a friend. 

Here we worry about medicine and growing and there now they are worry about the soil under their feet and growing food is more of a concern. I’ve read several times over the years that planting Cannabis can  help clean and repair the soil. Why not at least try?! 

Over politics? I think it’s a bit late for that. What ever it takes at this point is what the Japanese Government owes it’s people. Owes US the rest of the people that share this planet to plant this PLANT.  Now.

Here is a link to an interesting related article:http://www.cannabisculture.com/content/2013/10/16/Can-Hemp-Marijuana-and-Mushrooms-Fix-Fukushima-Part-1-What-Happened

If all you can do is raise awareness than do that, or think about them, send them good vibes and love.  No one likes to wonder if what we feed our children is killing them and the Japanese don’t have much of a choice right now. ;-(   
I just made friends with a few people from Japan - one day I hope to visit. It’s so awesome having FB to see into their daily lives.   I’m grateful for that on several levels. The differences... then you start to notice the same. 
The same crimes worldwide, against people. People standing up for something that is wrong in their country.

Protests, punishment  and in some cases ‘lack of’. India and rape. 
I think we should know, and should say - wow, I am lucky that is not happening here. BUT THEN speak up and say  “Really, in this  day?!! - Should WE (as humans)  allow that to be happening anywhere to each other? SPEAK UP! 

Do you think you are here to live in the shadows without opinion?  Then why have a brain.                                                        ^   ^^ This is me speaking to myself in my head. ^^^  LOL
I find me very hard to ignore. 

Over a plant...  
xox
<><

No fish were harmed during the drawing of this cartoon.

Today is ThanksGiving and there is a turkey in the oven and one in the garage! LOL 
Sitting here working on this fall drawing  my furry family and I have much to be thankful for. Yesterday we spent with family, I invited myself to my aunts, she was not having thanks giving but invited me to my cousins and then I called my cousin and invited  us! LOL It was all good. We also brought Poppy! She met her two 'cousins' and very quickly showed them she is small but Mighty! They all got along great and a fun day was had by all. 
It was so nice to just 'hang out'.  We had our first Deep fried Turkey and I could not believe HOW fast or how good! I would have no clue it was deep fried, still not something I'd do, it made me nervous standing near it.  Mmmmmmm....  getting hungry all over again! 
Drawing thinking I have so much to be thankful for - Norm starts his new job! The company sounds amazing and the boss a nice guy (a welcome change), Storm is happy dong what he loves to do - and what ever he does he does it well, I get to draw everyday and spend time with my 'girls'. we are all still alive and somewhat healthy! ;) That alone is worth shouting THANK YOU! 

<><  xox

Yippie! Give thanks!

 We are going for Thanks Giving dinner! I invited us to my cousins - LOL,  and then e mailed her to see if it was o.k. She said YES!! 
I am excited! Poppy is coming as well (I’m a bit nervous to leave her a full day still - she is soooo tiny)  Well, anyone who knows me  KNOWS I’d rather spend 8 hours crafting than 2 hours cooking - So I don’t bake to take - i make! 

Here’s the thing - my cousin is pretty darn talented and crafty herself (as is her family) so what to make-  Pallet craft! Something for fall!  

This is what I came up with - It is NOT an original Idea I think I came across something like it on PIN But I ‘fine tooned it’.  Instructions are under each image ;-) have fun! 

Happy Thanks Giving!  

Here it is:

Time to a blog update...

Where does the time do - It’s October. 

A usually busy time for us but after a family meeting we have decided not this year, Halloween is too much (for those that are aware) and we will skip once again.  The main reason is still my health, that and Norm is busy. It’s hard to believe it has already been a year - almost, since I had surgery.  I have bad days with good breaks! Those good breaks are like pure sunshine for my sole.  I don’t know if I am frustrated I am still not well or frustrated for being frustrated for something OUT of my control. I am accepting the fact that this is as good as it gets, and I’m happy to still be here.  When I feel really good - I get emotional lol - even Norm said  “George maybe it just takes really long to recover....”   The entire process has been very long - part of the battle - wear and tear.

Mornings are my best, I seem to have my longest breaks, as the day wears on it all escalates... less breaks, more intense attacks followed by exhaustion.  Due to constant frustration I do have to tell people -  I have been talking to people on the phone and have attacks - I can’t focus on what they are saying and - if they know me they don’t get it! - oh well.

What else do I say? I say ‘I cant talk and have to go’.   CLICK.

I do not answer my phone - on bad days,  EVERYTHING triggers it. Trust me - I try everything to stop it sometimes - even Cannabis does NOT stop it but is does remove pain and provide more breaks.  For no reason or no set time - I will get  split second jolts of pain on the side of my face, several times a day.  All I can do is hold my breath. If walking and have a bad attack I have to stop. I have serious issues with balance at full twitch as you can imagine- it is so strong -  it pulls me to one side when walking. I think about the teflon they inserted and hope its not wearing out ;)’

Why am I sharing this? In hopes that someone will have a clue. I have more apts. in Nov.new specialist - I will go to hear what he thinks. From all this, I learn the most. About myself and others.  I am thankful that I have been able to do what I have the past few years as sick as I have been. 

I Thank God for the courage to keep trying, for being able to forgive those around me who do not understand and to choose to  live and create each day in a way to say - I and THANKFUL to be alive - how can I help?! 

We have been invited to Thanks Giving diner - so I made Poppy a new dress! She loves it. So many of us think we are here for dogs. Dogs are here for us. I noticed  when during the day and have attacks - I stop what I am doing and focus on them - it eases me through it. Keeps my mind off of dying.  

I am loving Poppy - we all are. She has filled quite a void. 

Norman has a new job!!!! He starts on the 23rd! I cannot tell you how happy that makes us and I will tell you why in a few weeks, after stuff settles down - You won’t believe it. It is Cannabis ignorance at it’s finest and we experienced it first hand.  

Until then... it’s back to the drawing board.

xox <><

According to Health Canada now it will be easier for patients to access medicine (they can no longer afford) via Canada Post.  Visit the distributor ONLINE, order and it comes in the mail. Woot Woot!    "It's in the mail... "  will take on an entirely new meaning. 
YUK. 

We had a family conversation about this the other night and had many  interesting thoughts. FIRST of all theft.  From Postal workers and others watching postal workers or patients that share information unknowingly, the possibilities are endless.

The Postal System does indeed have theft problems. Who does not? 
To say they don’t would be like saying there is no such thing is a corrupt cop or a  pedophile priest. I WISH it was not true in any case.  
Lead us not into temptation. That is exactly what Health Canada has done.

I have had problems with the mail we all have. Let alone returning crappy products.

O.k. never mind that - ‘one bad apple don’t spoil the whole bunch’ - more importantly,  the safety of these postal workers. 
Why are we NOT reading anything about this? 
I wonder how they like the fact that they have all just been turned into legal drug dealers. Ahhh, only in Canada Eh!?          Pity.

Criminals hold up armored cars and  drive away with interact machines - don’t fool yourself  - someone is already thinking and plotting. Are Postal workers entitled to carry a weapon? DO WE WANT postal workers to carry a weapon???  
No thanks.

I am also worried about my friend - she lives alone (in a ‘troubled’ area of Toronto)  in a large building and is concerned she will become a target. I understand completely and would feel the same. It is just ONE MORE added stress many patients do not need or WANT. 

How about a Postal strike?
Insurance  for “LOST Mail”- Big deal, what will insurance mean to me when I am hurting without my medication? 
More toons to come..... 

This is just another set of problems - get  ready to start reading about them and then  you can thank Health Canada. & Steven Harper. Remember it is your tax dollars paying  for this and of course I imagine there was a contract with the postal service & gov. so they made money... Ah, that’s Harper - keepin it in the family. 
‘Harpers Canada’ family... Not the rest of us.

xox <><

A friend had some plants taken from his back yard.  I am hoping it was just some thoughtless kid and NOT someone he knows.  He is upset and stressed. I GET IT. 

How do you think I feel when I worry about he proposed future of medical Cannabis in Canada today?  Not being able to afford medicine that Storm needs. Medicine I need. 
I get it.

Someone stole the plants - to get high. Not thinking much about anything other than themselves and getting a BUZZ. The real buzz is the BUZZ kill  a patient now is dealign with over a plant. Suffering - a few months supply of medicine gone. Thief.

If this PLANT were decriminalized and be as IT SHOULD  - a seed to plant for all human kind - no one would need to go around and STEAL it! 
What other weeds do people do around and steal!? Not my dandelions.  

Prohibition is turning people into criminals over plants. 

Not the Plant and not the person - that is HUMAN NATURE, to want to feel good. 

Please THINK before you consider lifting a plant you might see  that does NOT belong to you.  It could mean a lot more than getting high to someone - I could mean them being able to keep their job, or function with their family.. it could mean life or death. 

A Thief is a Thief. If they steal from one with no guilt, they will steal from another. 
It is sad. I don’t think anyone ever trusts a thief again. Including themselves.

I also feel there is an entire beautiful energy surrounding this plant - bad karma if you ask me.  Not a high I would enjoy.  Not one someone who truly appreciates cannabis would do.
VOTE  & GROW it. 
xox <><

Don't believe me? 
http://www.truthonpot.com/2013/08/23/marijuana-may-be-key-to-healing-injured-brain-study/

For those that  also watched the Dr. Gupta special - he discusses it there also.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy_OfmEXTm4

I highly recommend it. 

So while you are teaching your kids to draw Zombies - it is a great time to have a cannabis conversation! THE truth.  
xox
<><

It was Storms 21 birthday on the weekend, we didn't really do anything special -well we
went for a family walk, that is special. Everyday we are together is special.  While walking I commented we need a 'family photo', one NOT in Halloween costumes. Low and behold Storm remembered the feature on the camera and there was a tall stump called 'Stumpy'
one of the reasons we were laughing; that and the fact that we might be in poison Ivy or the 
 vines were like in 'Jumanji' around our feet. Not a simple task a family photo, we'll just have to practice. ;-) Poppy had a hard time keeping up so we would pick her up - then she would cry and wiggle with excitement to get back down with the pac! It was  perfect.
I love my family <3.
xox <><