Today BE the Buddha! I decide this cartoon will end up on someone's fridge!
 Share he LOVE!   At the end of this day, I will put it in an envelope and mail it off.
Today, don't just quote the Buddha, BE the Buddha!  Be nice! 
Make someone smile!
Expect nothing in return. 
There are no small acts of kindness. 

Created with TLC & THC from Me.   
xox <>< 

If you like this Buddha go back to FB and share.
Those that have read this blog- have a better chance than those that do not!
LOL
AND thank you .

Tis that time of year!  I love to draw Halloween! 
The traditional Great Pumpkin scene! 
It is as much fun for Norm and I to work on these, as it is seeing them complete.
There are times I wonder why on earth we ere 'thrown together'.  
To create awesomeness, obviously!  LOL
Once I saw this outside, I was tempted to keep it!
Gone to it's new home already - it has me thinking our 'winter display!'
Time to get busy on sketches.

I was so sad to see Linus go I asked Norm for a Snoopy!  & Snoopy I got! 
Check him out! We sure do make a good team ;) 
Now... it's on to a winter display! 
No Halloween this year, for any that were wondering about us. 
Be creative! Have fun! BE! 
xox <><

What a day! I woke up early to wish my son a happy fishing adventure... and started to read 'A course in Miracles' it keeps being mentioned in other books I read so I thought- why not? So far it has 'floored' me a few times.  I am enjoying what I am reading. 
A few days before I started to document, for the Dr.s an actual 'day for me' and in the course of my first hour I had 7 attacks.  That stop me from functioning, only a few seconds- that's enough. 7 in my first hour and the day gets worse, especially if I don't nap.
Today, I don't care. 
Something in my brain realigned and I don't care.  
I am thankful! 7 time s in my first hour of each day I am thankful I am still alive!  
How many other people do that daily ? hahaha! 
Every attack that leaves me holding my breath! I am still breathing.
I make mistakes all the time now - just stuff. 
Hard to focus with this brain and I was feeling 'insufficient'.
Today, I was doing the dishes (listening to my new favorite CD) and  I felt an overwhelming sense of - LOVE and realization - I am perfect! 
I am a child of God!  I am exactly where he wants me to be! 
Abandonment issues - silly me. Never.
I only care about making this place better. Anyway. Every day.
This place starts in my heart and home.
The book is really interesting so far, especially the part about medication. 
A text to bring peace! Who knew!? Why didn't anyone share sooner?

Here is the link. It's u to you. What ever it takes to bring you peace do it. 
xox <><   http://www.acim.org/  I got my copy at the library but I plan on purchasing as I am a nut for notes! ;)  

I'm keeping busy and loving every second of it! 
What do I do all day?
I Paint! Draw! Create! And do some domestic stuff in between  like:  dishes, clean house...
our son does all the laundry (feel blessed by that - lol)  I also do some stuff on the computer - I assist with several FB pages - fun on a different level.  Play with my girls, go for a walk! STUFF!  I decided to paint my big canvas! The Owl and the Pussy cat! Every time I read the poem = it puts a smile on my face!!! So why not put my vision on canvas? 
I'm not sure where it will hang - I already have it in my mind to donate it in a bit (after I have enjoyed it) to a children's hospital. Or somewhere Kids will se and enjoy! Simple.
Why do we create art and not share? 
I had someone comment to me about royalties etc. with my own work and the fact that I share everything. Is that NOT what we are suppose to do?  
God gives us a gift to SHINE!  SHINE for all to see!
If I started to worry about royalties - I would stop producing. 
If Louis Vuitton cant keep his stuff from being copied - what hope have I got? LOL  
Nope. I draw for all to see, share and help educate. I am thankful I am able to do it. 
Blessed.  
I am currently painting and here are a few photos (below) drawing in between
and stuff. 
I am currently now reading A Course in Miracles! So far I am enjoying it immensely.
Once a week Im having a small art class! The next will be a zentangle class! 
Busy is the way to be!  
<><  xox

It’s that time of the year! I get to draw the  Cannabis Digest Halloween cover! 
Fun!? For me YOU BET! Halloween for many years is our favorite holiday for fun. 
Time to bring out he imagination in full force! 

This years cover also has special meaning. 
It is my way of thanking Ted & Gail  and the Cannabis Digest team for all that they do 
- as in educating the masses.
My cartoons have been featured in CD for a few years now, and I grateful for it!
I was even working on a regular blog but with health issues what they are - I am  eliminating all stress - including deadlines . LOL   So far so good. 
Ted was very understanding.

I put extra TLC into this cartoon as  I thought of Ted and Gail.
I have only had the pleasure once, of meeting them in person - at a treating Yourself EXPO  and that was fleeting.  Ted was enthusiastic as I thought he’d be and Gail was just sweet. Down to earth. The both of them.  They have educated us with Cannabis Digest, at the same time the stories hey have shared make me feel closer and empowered - strength in numbers. 

Ted & Gail - if you check out their FB page also have a wonderful loving relationship. You see it in all they do! The paper, the Teepee, the tiles behind the fireplace in the place they call home sweet home. You always see people over, hanging out.  I am under the impression that Ted and Gail welcome all. 

Gail is not well, she has been battling cancer for a bit now and still I see photos of her laughing, surrounded by friends and family. I drew Gail laughing! Her and Ted together stirring the POT! In more ways than one!  Ted has a smile in my opinion that goes from ear to ear & has a hint of CHEEKY & FUN.  I hoped to catch it in the drawing- with a touch of madness for halloween of course!
We all need a touch of madness to be by - Halloween or not! 

I put much TLC into the drawing, as my way of saying thank you to Ted and Gail and the team (new and old) @ Cannabis Digest for all they continue to do in helping educate and end the insanity. It was fun! The time flew and I can’t wait to see the cover!  I also enjoy the fact that others will have fun coloring! 

As you read the current copy of Cannabis Digest Please take one moment to thank them for all the hard work they do. It is all many need to simply keep doing that they are meant to do. I wish them continued Love and success at all they do, as long as they do it... and hopefully together for a long time to come!  

Clearly,  two heads & hearts made stronger in love and more. 

Cannabis Digest:
https://www.facebook.com/CannaDigest
http://cannabisdigest.ca/

xox <><

I often have people who suggest cartoons. Several in fact, I even ask sometimes - due to their expertise. Then sometimes, I give the original  to say thank you - better on their wall than on mu shelf (But NOT always - sometimes just a comic ;). This one I'll keep as every time I looked at it I giggled!  I put them on my chalk board.
I had company on the weekend and Jim suggested this one, we laughed.
Jim's wife said "and draw him like Jim!"  We laughed harder.  Including Jim.
Now, keep in mind... I am a cartoonist; I've never seen Jim naked, nor do I have any desire to do so so - I used my imagination! LOL!  Poor Jim! 
All those years of his wise cracking. 
Luckily, he has a parter that is up to 'par' with him and often rises above with such quick comebacks.
lol Revenge is ours! 
I had so much fun with this cartoon, but of course the best reaction is when I see one of my guys and Storm instantly got a grin across his face - ear to ear. 
Norm on the other hand - I was down stairs and when saw it on my desk and burst out laughing and snickering.. I knew he had seen it.  
It was drawn with much love. 
Because, I am surrounded with love.

<>< xox

No fucking way! 
Good Afternoon! Woot Woot!  Let's get crackin!
I just finished my first toon of the day, about to go and start a new pallet sign and then lunch, then more drawing! A new Bear toon that I can't wait to start!
Is this the same mood my day started. NO.
It started at 6, when the twitch alarm clock clicked in.  The pain not long after.
I lay there thinking, tears welling up...  again.

I remembered NOW. 
Now, I am still here, I have been given another day to enjoy. In joy.
I know what it is , I've had it for a while, I know how it feels, it terrifies me several times a day - but only for a few seconds, that is not to say the pain is not there all the time. It is.
Today as I felt the first tear roll down my cheek- Poppy stirred and shook her head, when she does it makes this neat ear flapping noise, a little kiss good morning... I am loved.
Get up.  ENJOY! 
Be - feel the cool air, see the beautiful leaves, hear the rustling of Daisy as she forever patrols the lot for squirrels. 

Am I depressed. YES. 
Forever? NO.  Short periods and occasionally - yes, I do go back to bed, but less and less with each passing day!  I'll work to keep it that way,  by doing STUFF! 
 
Some might get upset by this cartoon - some who feel antidepressants are helping them.  I am speaking from 1st hand experience. I did it for decades.  I research antidepressants now and  the only conclusion I continually come to is: DONT!!!  
 I was in shock to read one antidepressant in particular was 
pulled by the FDA (of course  or should I say - probably RE-designed and re-packaged out to the public* NEW patents and name changes happen ALL the time) because it was responsible for putting ON anywhere from 20 to 1oo lbs!!!  100 lbs!?  
Now, think.. more women are on antidepressants, more than men. Women already suffering with poor self images as we are aware - a huge problem in our society -  add those pound and it is a recipe for DEPRESSION!  I KNOW! 

What do I suggest?  Guess.
Keeping BUSY!  Busy hands - less time for the mind to wallow/plot. ;) 
&
Cannabis. 
I feel more importantly - in my case Cannabis is helping me DEAL with all that I have presented to me.  
RESEARCH! What have you got to lose? 
YOUR LIFE! 

xox <>< 

The air is cooler, the leaves turning color & falling off the trees, plants in the garden dying and Norm is putting  the cover on the pool this weekend... before you know it, winter will be here!  I will be ready! 

I am a bit of a recluse. I'm o.k. with it. I find I am more creative and simply - with my TN - my face is in  a lot of  pain some days and the last thing I feel like doing it talking. At the meeting the other day - I was reminded to expect  the cold wind and pain that accompanies it. I experienced it last winter to some degree more than the past, that an ongoing balance issues - walks are out of the question as soon as it gets slippery. 
Will I get cabin fever? Hardly.  
I am aware enough to know that I still have to keep busy.  My painting room is once again ready and it feels good! I dug out and have canvas ready - including a big project- I was going to paint the dogs.. but Tequila is not well and it might be difficult.  
I have pallet signs ready, a snowman project lined up already with a couple of girlfriends & MORE! I hope to re-explore some clay this winter! 
No excuses! When winter blues try to take hold -  I'll refuse! I have too much to do!
I want to live in the moment and create! I've many directions to take! 
Today, no longer am I worried about 'plant water' runoff with my new kitty catch all. lol
I also made this sign  out of Recycled wood - Pallet wood. 
Storm was thrilled.  A few hooks and it will be a great place for him to hang the dogs leash and coat.  It is still going to get a few little details...  like 'white teeth' for added POP 
<><
xox