I have said it before.
Walk in my shoes, learn what we have learned about Pharmacetuical drugs and then tell me you would not give your child Cannabis under the same circumstance! 
Watch this link and tell me this mother or father is wrong 
- LISTEN to the DR.  then .. imagine it is your child.
http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/segment/parents-choose/50b663372b8c2a5d91000184
I am so tired of hearing this argument. 
WE live it. WE see it's miracle and  I <3 these parents! 
SHARE - teach! Sooner or later Dr.s will have to agree. 
AS PARENTS we must demand what is best for our children. ASK them - what would they do if it was their child?   
 The next time someone says - but there are medications for nausea - yes there are and while you are at it - LOOK up the side effects!!  Dr.s have no problem prescribing  drugs to children - but have issues with a PLANT? *  That has never caused OVERDOSE or DEATH.
WHAT parent in their right mind would give their children an opiate that they can become addicted to or even die from?  I'd rther watch my child laugh and happy than be a zombie on the sofa- TRUST me - I saw him for far too long sit and suffer and not play because he was in pain. UNTIL he tried cannabis. 
TALK to your Dr. 
The choice is Clear- Cannabis!!! 
I feel great about this news! Can you tell?  I drew this cartoon last week in bed and finally felt good enough to paint it today ;-))) - so Thank You God!  xox <>< 

* Note: Not all Dr.s I have been blessed with the best. ♥ .
Talk to your Dr. Help educate them. 
They are ONLY human. <super smart but still human ;-)
<><

I am grateful to be alive. I have felt pretty close to dead the past couple of weeks. lol  It has been just over 2 weeks since my surgery and I woke up today feeling good! My twitch has NOT completely disappeared yet, but I am hopeful. I can tell you since the surgery I have NOT had and 'attacks' that have me fearing my head about to explode -whew ;D!! I have much to be thankful for! One is this laptop my son has lent me because he knows I  will not stay in bed without it.  I can think!! I never realized how bad it WAS  - Well, I had a good idea but I can think again without being interrupted by my own brain and - I want to go!! Go go go... but the rest of my body not so ready to co-operate. I am not a patient patient. 

I want to officially say thank you to the hospital Toronto Western and the TEAM of people that looked after me.  First the surgeon Michael Tymianski, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.S.C.
Just mention his name and you see the respect he has obviously earned from his peers.
 The entire TEAM of people that helped with the surgery and my care after was wonderful. There was a handsome Dr.Rafael (Rafael- not sure if that was his first or second) when he introduced himself I immediately thought to myself - I LOVE that name... I also met so many wonderful nurses- Shawna -ALWAYS had a smile on her face and something positive to say- she was like a ray of sunshine trying to stop me from vomiting - lol - not an easy task, I threw up after the surgery for 3 days straight. Savana,  Rnpita, Dawn - made me laugh later when she told me to stick to the RAB diet and then in the same sentence told me about little rabbit like pellets that would help me poop...  I was confused and later said my diet would help me poop little rabbit like pellets - I sorted it out in my mind - I'm all clear now, no pun intended.
BTW Rice-Apple sauce-Banana's diet worked after I was home wonderfully -  Even Kelly and Ken - orderlys (?) were very helpful and pleasant. There were a few in my drug induced state that I can not remember their names .. thank you.
I had a negative experience but not enough to bring attention to it as it was minor compared to the GREAT treatment overall. Thank you to all my friends too who have baked, called, chatted , sent well wishes and a special thanks to Cathy <3 for taking me on my first outing! Norm and Storm and my mom for helping me once back at home. 
Laundry - it does not do itself! Who knew??! There is nothing like HOMEMADE comfort food to help heal.

ONE thing about the hospital I do NOT agree with... GET RID OF THE televisions! 
We do to have coverage for a private room and I was in a room with an elderly lady who watched TV all the time! We do not have cable - a choice we made 3 years ago and loving it- here I was sick, just had major surgery and had to listen to that T.V. between vomiting.
 I think it was part of the reason! I remember my head throbbing and listening to commercials- DO YOU EVEN realize how many commercials there are ? - NOT TO MENTION all the drug marketing! < Call it what it is.
OH man, I heard some lady punched a walmart greeter in the head because she could not find  what she was looking for and I listened to Judge Judy - luckily she calls it as she sees it. I listened to the Wheel but by far the worst - listening to Victor Newman -( My gosh is he still alive? - I watched that in HIGH school!!)  THE DRAMA - it was all drama, and lol- hospital drama. I was there to get better not to be assaulted by the BOOB TUBE. 
If you are in the hospital and able to watch all these shows - GO HOME!
 PLEASE have some consideration for the person NEXT to you.
It was unfair for me to have to listen to it and it was on all the time!  I could not wait to leave and would have sooner had my stomach co-operated. I was there to heal, rest, sleep, it was not even possible until I was back in my own bed. Watching.. the wizard of OZ, some classic films, educational documentaries and yes of course WB cartoons. NOTHING that was going to add stress to my throbbing brain. PEACE. 
I came home and read this:Psychological effects of watching T.V.  There is a theory that when a person plays video games or watches TV, the basal ganglia portion of the brain becomes very active and dopamine is released. Some scientists believe that release of high amounts of dopamine reduces the amount of the neurotransmitter available for control of movement, perception of pain and pleasure and formation of feelings,[10] although this remains a controversial conclusion. A study conducted by Herbert Krugman found that while viewers are watching television the right side of the brain is twice as active as the left which causes a state of hypnosis.[11]

[edit]Physical effectsStudies in both children and adults have found an association between the number of hours of television watched and obesity.[12] A study found that watching television decreases the metabolic rate in children to below that found in children at rest.[13] Author John Steinbeck describes television watchers:

"I have observed the physical symptoms of television-looking on children as well as on adults. The mouth grows slack and the lips hang open; the eyes take on a hypnotized or doped look; the nose runs rather more than usual; the backbone turns to water and the fingers slowly and methodically pick the designs out of brocade furniture. Such is the appearance of semiconsciousness that one wonders how much of the ‘message’ of television is getting through to the brain."[14]The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that children under two years of age should not watch any television and children two and older should watch one to two hours at most. Children who watch more than four hours of television a day are more likely to become overweight.[15][16]

TV watching and other sedentary activities are associated with greater risk of heart attack.[17]

SO - NO Televisions in HOSPITALS!  People are there to get better! If I wanted to be entertained I'd stay home or pay attention to the real life hospital drama.. like seriously sick and ill people who need attention and help.  <><
 

We say In God we Trust, it's on every American $$$.
The USA president put his hand on the bible... is this all for show? Have ye so little faith? 
It says in the Bible,  fist page: 
11 And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so.
12 And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good.

I do not recall anywhere in the bible where it states that one person, country, organization can take out a patent on one of God's creations. Is it just me? But here it is, BEHOLD...
USA Patent on Cannabis:   http://www.google.com/patents/US6630507

W.T.F?  I also have watched several documentaries on companies like Monsanto trying to hold patent on plants in India- Until crops started to fail and EVEN MORE people started to starve and die & have since decided this is not a good thing.
 IF you don't believe in God - then substitute  in my drawing who ever you want! 
Imagine Mother nature, Buddha or your friendly family farmer!  What ever it takes for us to get it and help educate others before this continues to get out of complete control. 
Consider it the religion of all humanity - One Love
WHY would we let any ONE person, government, country - hold a patent to a plant! 
2 words should be popping into your mind...  
                                 WORLD HUNGER 
Yesterday I watched a Doc., it was  about beautiful Burma : 
They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain. < click  *Well worth the watch.  I was touched at the comment if they have 3 meals a day (and I'm not talking Popeye's chicken or Swiss Chalet) they consider themselves rich. Their children lucky if they can go to school for one year. ;-( Then it's off to work - job's I cannot imagine doing.  They are peaceful people with a great faith that have been neglected for far too long. They inspire. 
You should watch it and see what happens when we lose control.
WE lose control when we let others have it, and to have it over what is most important to every single being on this planet - nutrition/food- is incredibly frightening and quite stupid of us.  HOW many are we???  So this toon is about Cannabis and so much more- it is about every single plant and seed on this planet that we all MUST share.
I love plants as you can see below I have them on every window in my home , every room...  what's next? I'm afraid to think of the possibilities if they continue the direction they are going. 
Another few  great Documentaries to watch.. 
http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/poison-on-the-platter/
http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/life-running-out-of-control/
^^ One of my favorites.   There are SO many - I wonder why?
Watch or don't,  Monsanto is hoping you don't. 
xox  <>< ❤☮☯

I am drawing daily in bed, but that's as far as it goes.. I can't ink properly with a paint brush, black india INK and Daisy and Scruffy jumping on the bed to say hello! It's just not happening - I tried.
First I think it - in bed 
then I sketch it - in bed, fine toon it  (clean it up, erase. Pencil in and letter -in bed.
I've even coloured and painted in bed - not easy or worth the stress of it not being 'better' so that is it.. no more painting. I need to paint in with black ink, colour, wash, scan resize, organize and mail out and post. If I'm up for too long I am dizzy so..this is the best I can do for a few.
 It is giving/forcing me more time to read, research and as always be inspired. I've done several drawings I call 'Chances are..' I can't seem to get that song out of my head, and it's before my time..  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QAqkGHD4Q8  My hope is that these toons hit home with those a bit younger. If you do this Chances are..this will happen.  I never listened when anyone lectured me- but I did pay attention to cartoons... chances are it might work! ;)It might sink in! I'll take those chances!  
A few on the gateway theory -it continues to blow my mind people think Cannabis is a gateway drug. ONLY the un-educated on the topic - so thats's good. There is hope.  Usually with one question I can 'shut' them up - they just have to - stop and think about it for one second... and it makes COMMON sense. 
I NEED visual, they sink in faster and last longer! A picture is worth a thousand words and I enjoy that challenge. I must saw today I feel GOOD mentally!  My twitch still here but no where what it was and for the first time in a long time I no longer feel like I am dying!  YEHAW! 
Storm told me I was being selfish not seeing those who I care about and visa versa because of my face- he is right.  I can't hide. I will be very truthful and say that I know I look like I've aged 10  years in just the past year alone. I have photos to prove it- BUT I have been ill- It took me a while to get like this and it will take a me a while to get better. We are so hard on ourselves-  BEAUTY is only skin deep. We all learn this sooner or later -
some because of time, other because of illness or an operation.  So I shall embrace the new me because I am still here! That is all that matters. Below some fun on the laptop..
I am surrounded by love. Storm and I also played with a new program! hee hee hee! 
I will try to be a patient patient and hope you can be patient for new cartoons ... 

Well I had planned on what I was going to blog about all week and then was thrown a wee 'monkey' wrench, Cashy Hyde passed away. http://cashhyde.blogspot.ca/   I was on FB for only a moment and wanted to check out his mom's page to see how things were and I saw a sentence and went back to the 'safety' of my page to ask did Cashy pass?  I did not want to read it- I was not prepared ;-(.
 My head is still dizzy and I am trying to stay off the computer, when I read 'YES he did' I burst into tears. Not good under the situation. 
I thought about Cashy so much while in the hospital - him and my good friend Lauren.  Both have gone through so much - makes my operation look like Mickey Mouse ;-(   I wonder how they did it, and in Lauren's case will continue to do so.  Every time I felt like crying I thought of them for strength. 
I have cried a few times this week as it appears my twitch is still here. ;(
BUT - I am still here too.  Thank you God for that.  So -  FORWARD.
I read the thanksgiving blog and I am so touched and impressed with the woman that Kalli Hyde is - you have no idea. Her strength and sharing the details - I hope and pray it helps her to 'get it out'.   As HEARTBREAKING as the photo of Cashy is in his little coffin - I admire her for posting it as it is a fact. Children are dying from cancer.  If this photo hits home with just one person - they might make a difference, or at least might just be a little more compassionate to those around them & it might make some parents realize the gift that our children are.  I understand Kalli for doing this and  love the family for it, I am sure it was well thought out. 

Cannabis helped Cashy - Cannabis should be in my opinion one of the first choices when helping children with pain- be it from cancer, a terminal illness,  juvenile arthritis, HIV  - sadly the list is long. It is far less TOXIC that many other medications given to our babies every day. I also understood her calling the Dr. for Morphine.  To see your child suffer you would do what ever it takes to end the suffering.  Cashy is in God's arms. He was not here for long but he has changed the world, for the better. I am sure his mom being a nurse is one of the best nurses as she has a new understanding of compassion that thankfully many of us will not understand in our lifetime.  There is no greater love than a mother/father and child and to lose a child is the greatest loss. One I thank God I have not experienced, although I'd be a liar if I had not thought about it - (too much) you have a tendency to do that when Dr.s tell you: they only expect your son to live to the age of 12. 
My son is here and I thank God every day! LOL - especially recently - he is just amazing, helping me, cleaning the house, helping with everything and making me laugh! I've been pretty grumpy off and on and he has just ignored that. He is so friggen wise for 20 it blows my mind.  Kalli mentioned  Cashy was 'an old sole' and I feel this with Storm, they have already dealt with more in a life time than most of us ever will. 

I have so much I want to do today - I can get up and about but still have to take it easy - my body not fully co-operating with my legs and my head woozy after only a short time. I'm drawing and thinking of my next craft!  I am also going to enjoy all the beauty around me! 
The Christmas cactus that greeted on my kitchen table was not in bloom when I went into the hospital! Plants!!! Everyday miracles!  Enjoy the day! In honor of Cashy I will be posting 'how to draw a cute little monkey' later today.  
Tell your kid(s)  If they are 2 or 45... tell them.  
I LOVE you Storm! 

<lol  This is what my crazy brain thought  of.. when I was told I have 15 staples, not 'In' grey but close enough!  Im home! Yippie and this is the first time I felt like sitting here... Let's hope I soon close the last page on this book!  WHEW!
Now on the official road to recovery and I can not wait! I was telling Storm I can't wait to get up! Draw! Craft! Play with the dogs! My head is not quite there yet or my balance, so soon...
The moment I was awake after surgery I started to get sick, and sick and sick.. 4 days later after several anti nausea medications - I was finally able to keep down a Booster banana juice that Storm brought me ! Thank you Booster Juice & Storm♥
I was on morphine ;-( and stuff, the first stuff I quickly tossed. I wondered if I was having such a  hard time because perhaps I have not taken anything another than Cannabis the past 4 years and let me tell you my body was not happy about all the stuff in it.  At one point I was ready to tell the nurse I was going to have my son bring in the volcano.  A joke that this was not a first option offered- but we have to work on that I know - through education. A medicine my country recognizes, Dr., prescribes has helped for years but I can't use in hospital?  YOU know there's a toon about that on the way..   I will tell you when the fluid has been drained from your brain, teflon inserted at spinal cord , 15 staples ...  I was not in the mood to argue or educate anyone.
I'm back! Everything for a reason!!!

The Surgeon (I have not seen yet) apparently told my family it was a blood cell that had a vein twisted around it like a vine (?) I will know more when I talk to the Dr.  BUT I can tell you that I already feel better!!! I do have the twitch, not as strong, painful or as often and I can seem to tame the beast with some deep breathing and sleep. So that is what I plan on doing first and foremost.  I will be at my drawing desk later today! 
First toon tomorrow! 
Below some images - why because I am a visual, curious, person! I figure some of you might be too and besides its my head not yours! LOL  I have some interesting blogs the next few days  about medication and NIGHTMARES!  KOWABUNGA! 
T.V in hospitals - Nursing staff, Gas Elevators, Mickey Mouse and more! Stay tooned. 
I wont' be on FB - its too much to even write this blog right now but thank you for all who have sent well wishes and support - I have not even read them but my son said there was a few.

OH! How cool -I log on to my mail - and there is a e mail: Congratulations! You've been nominated: 2012 WEGO Health Activist Awards!  It made my day , the fact that someone nominated me was pretty amazing alone. 
Back to bed! Toon tomorrow!  xox Plant the seed!!! 

Well it's here and although I woke up feeling stressed today with the surgery being so close I found myself focusing more on recovery. I've already starting the healing process! I am drawing myself AFTER surgery already! ;) LOL

It has been 3 years. Steadily progressing the past year has been very frightening with the degree that it has escalated. 
I have stopped going out. Socializing in general, going to church, visiting friends and I hope that that will all be over very soon, not to mention I will start to feel better. I can't help but think of many who have a disability like this that does not go away, or many that suffer from far worse. ;(
With this surgery there is hope!   If God has decided to grace me with surgery that will tame this twitch I shall be creatively grateful! Pencils sharpened! 
I'm going to rest my mind, focus on where I want to go and how I want to get there. Peacefully. Creatively.
So with only one more sleep - it is very clear what matters most to me:
 It is NOT Cannabis, not $$$, not drawing, no- not even my dogs... 
The love I feel for my husband and the best son in the entire universe (you can't go any further) who have supported me on this rough ride - and it has not always been cannabliss - I can tell you that! I look forward to being better and having good times with my guys! 
Fish to catch, stuff to design, Norm to build, Drawings to do! Crafts to craft! 
Dogs to play with!  Adventures to be had!  I have SEEDs to sow! 

This is my official last post for a bit ;-) I will play it by ear (or brain) lol  and blog when better. xox ♥☮☝

Remember to plant the seed of Cannabis education!!! 
Love
Georgia xox 

If I said thinking about surgery I was not frightened, I'd be a LIAR .
Every now and then it hits me,  as the day goes on and I have several twitch attacks and a head ACHE since the moment my brain registers it is awake.. the fear disappears and I know this has to be done.  I am getting my Zen Den ready! 
Determined to surround myself with all things I love  and keep it simple I have a few key essentials:
- my ipod with meditation music - lots of Om mani padme hum going to be happening ;D.
-T.V. & DVD player  and of course my box sets of Warner Brother cartoons! Watched a few of my favs. last night! Has made me feel good since I was a kid!
-I made a 'positive vibes board' & complimentary pins (can't tell you too much about it, as it is a very cool and up coming craft)!!  I hope to stick it with ideas, photos and more  to keep me inspired & focused. 
-A book that I have read before (I'm not going to strain my brain in any way)  Our Lady of the Lost and Found  < click to read more. It is inspiring, fun, interesting and I find the entire concept pretty cool.  I love a good book and have found that reading this one - I am easily drifting off on inspired ideas..  I also have The Pot Book and am expecting  Hempology 101  in the mail by Ted Smith any day ! So I will have some material for CC Cartoons - Not that I ever seem to be a at a lack for material;-) Also the Bible ♥
-OF course - I have my supply of pencils, paper, note pads and ink! Ready to rock! 
Buddha & beside him my hemp ball, my mini ROOR, my Plenty by my bedside and a dish of healing herb - without it I do not know how I'd have got through these past few years! 

So I'm ready! Storm has been -as always fantastic, from helping mop to more <3 The only think I'm  'upset' about is I have to keep the girls locked out of my bedroom for 2 weeks. Should be interesting. I am so ready for this healing process to begin. * after a difficult day yesterday - this toon came to me last night and made me giggle so I drew it to give to my Dr. before surgery - Note* Right side please! LOL  I hope he has a sense of humor. 
Last Post tomorrow for 2 weeks peeps. I am shutting down.  <3

I just read that Jenny McCarthy said she once had sex with a tree while on pills. Nope, can't say as I have ever heard anything even remotely close to that from anyone who smokes.  Tree ?
 AND Cannabis is Illegal! LOL
Well not for long! Still beaming at the recent legalization news in the USA.  It's time! You can't hide the truth for long and thanks to Jenny (who I must admit LOOKS fricken fantastic) for sharing her "drug experiences" and all those who continuously show us their alcohol induced stupidity comas (been there done that) The choice will become clearer with every puff.  
A TREE??  I mean I love Tree's but that takes Tree Hugger to a whole new meaning - LOL - thanks to my FB friends  who also shared comments this a.m. - Gives wood a whole new meaning!  Barking! Will it take over planking! LOL - Oh the cartoon opportunities are endless!  Of course my idea came 'naturally' the moment I read it!

Parents! Ask yourself one thing? Would you rather have your kids with the munchies or barking up the wrong tree? LOL- OH I crack myself up! ;))

3 - THREE more sleeps! - Getting the ZEN DEN ready today .. ready to return for some serious R&R and I have my drawing paper by my bed side! 

Want to read more about Jenny:  
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/playboy-girl-jenny-mccarthy-mccarthy-high-on-drugs-mccarthy-sex-with-tree/1/228553.html
I think I've read enough xox

Wow! I woke up this a.m. and logged on to Facebook - knowing I would see who the President was- Yeah Obama! I am glad Obama got a second term and did not think it fair that anyone could go in after GB and even come close to 'fixing' any of that. We are told a successful business has a very difficult first 5 years and many do not go on past 3, so why should this be any different?  I also LIKE him as a person. Not that we are chums but I believe he is a good person. Now I hope he legalizes across the USA for Cannabis. The American people need to make the choice for themselves. HE ALSO knows the truths of cannabis being a cannabis consumer himself.  
THEN to read that 2 - even 3 have decided to become 'LEGAL STATES' is FANTASTIC! People are getting sick of others being treated like criminals for a recreational drug that is FAR less harmful than Alcohol, never mind patients being treated like criminals for their medicine! Hope! I can smell it in the air. ;-))

Then this afternoon I pick up my mail only to see the newest issue of Canada's 420 insider!
I can not thank all the magazines enough - What better way than to plant he seed for many to see and they do it for me! I get the fun part! Drawing!  This is one of the magazines to feature the craft and a woman who already did the craft e mailed me and thanked me! How cool is that ;-) I've educated and inspired, a mom and daughter had a quality craft, time and memory together - now that, I did not count on and it made my DAY!  I am especially excited as the next issue out is the Christmas cover!! My first official cover and a Christmas one! I had so much fun drawing it!  ♥♥♥
Good read in the paper:      
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/1283927--marijuana-legalized-in-colorado-washington#.UJqeRxv-BbQ.facebook   

Here is a FAST easy craft!  I am thrilled to say  my crafts appear to be a success! Now in 3 magazines as a regular feature!!!  I can not thank the magazines enough- I really believe this is just one more way to bring Cannabis into our everyday lives. To be seen as the beautiful plant that it is and not some 'evil, deadly DRUG' that we have been led to believe! The more it is seen the more it will be recognized and if someone is just curious enough to research - then the seed is planted. Once researched - you can't deny.. lots of lies.
This craft can of course be used so many ways! Cut out your initials, make simple designs. For the cost of this craft - under $3.   have have fun! The more you make the better and easier it gets. I would  NOT ADVISE little ones to do this craft - but there is no reason they cannot draw on the eraser and an adult cut out! ;-)    

I can't read my bible at the moment - you know - whatever it takes! To read my Bible comforts me and my mind-  so I do.   Simple.
It inspires and gets me thinking I'd much rather pass time reading it than Shades of Grey.   I have come to the conclusion that I no longer will read, watch or listen to anything that IMO does not make my life better & richer in love and knowledge. 
I can't read it because my twitch is at an all time  high and strength and  with breaks no longer than 10 minutes its hard to wrap your head around any thing deep. Even FB posts are taking too long. Reading wise - forget it. Keep it simple.
 So I remember something I saw on PIN. I ♥ PIN - When I think of the word addiction I think of PIN before Cannabis -lol- But a good one as it seems to have spurred my creativity & I do limit myself with a sand timer;-) 
 Well I have such favorite inspiring words in the bible I have decided to illustrate mine!  I have it on good authority - my heavenly sister friend I shall not go to Hell for this. ;D
I've had God in my life for a while - If I am asked to describe what God is to me...
 When I'm frightened, my heart pounding, mind racing - suddenly from nowhere I get a sensation of calm and I know it will be o.k.  THAT,   that right there is God.  It comes when I need it most and it has never let me down.  I have my moments- can't lie .. but I have faith in God  and know I'm in good hands.  9 more sleeps I get more excited with each passing day. I just know it's going to work! 
Geeze you'd think I was going to Disney! ♥☮✞
☦☧☨☩☪☫☬☭☭☯☸☥✞   It's ALL Good.

Or how about a rose by another or name is still a rose... I get it.
BUT  When I am discussing our medicine I call it what it is Cannabis. I made a comment on FB  about this and had someone start - IMO to 'nit pick'... explain the different strains. 
One - If you think I am not aware of the different strains and difference between cannabis and hemp, you are mistaken. 
Our son even more knowledgeable. To argue over the name Cannabis and marijuana is something that does need to be addressed. HOW is anyone expected to take it seriously when we can't even agree on a name!?  There are so many names - so why confuse - call it the name of the plant. Cannabis. Simple? Apparently not..
We waste our time on this sort of  mind play. 
Have we not been lied too long enough? My first reaction was to smack my head against my computer screen in complete frustration... but then I thought about it. I've noticed on FB how "heated and juicy" conversations can get- it also seem like they are the conversation people want to read about - never mind the thought of a cat fight! Meow!! 
So Im thinking.. I'm going to post this blog at the end of that link and if you are here to see what I have to say than what ever it took to get you here is worth it!!! 
The conversation did make me angry. I feel part of this entire problem is confusion. When I say Storm is using Cananbis and it has changed his life - many of my friends asked me what's Cannabis? - Really - KEEP in mind we only really started this journey 5 years ago.
Not your average 'pot heads' - Then I would say 'marijuana' and the mention of that word cause many to look shocked.  
MARIJAUNA - is a word people associate with your brain being fried.
 I'm not happy about that - that is how it is. The name of the plant is Cannabis. 
When a Dr. prescribes you medicine; is he going to say - "Here let me prescribe you some Hillbilly heroin"   That would be disrespectful. When I am discussing Cannabis with someone in the medical profession I want to be taken seriously and say what you will think what you want- I tell every DR. I meet (too many lately -wish I was not in this situation) about my and Storms use of Cannabis. If they say 'Marijuana' I say 'Cannabis'. 
Marijuana, weed, grass or ganga- it has been beat into our brains to associate it with a negative stereo type and I for one will not accept it. 
I deserve respect- If I don't think I do - I'm not going to get it. 
This is not a joke and I just want to scream - Don't you get it?!!
 Lisa and I still disagree. BUT if that is what got you to come and peek today so be it! 
Lisa and I are two very different women, with different approaches, opinions but essentially we are here for the same reason. I also think we like each other. I like her - I think she has a lot of courage. So if our  disagreement got more people to come check out then it is a blessing in disguise. She does much for the movement  and really to be honest  in a world where sex sells - well MamaKind has that cornered. WHY not ?
 Is she doesn't someone else will.  It is more than sex, I know she is equally as passionate for other reasons as well including her past and problems, her own son &  the law because of a plant.  So what started as something that was grinding my gears..  turned as usual to be a blessing is disguise. Lisa does know what she is taking about - lol - and I agree with much of it! She writes for Skunk and has a web page. 
http://mamakind.com/ Check her out because at the end of the day I believe both Lisa and I are speaking with our hearts and head and we both want to end the insanity. 
Two hearts are better than one. My friend Gary was also the cartoonist that illustrated her book! You can find his link on my friends page. 
I would like to end my BLOG - lol with saying.
Cannabis is Medicine.  Don't agree - what would you ask your Dr. for (remember you want/need to be taken seriously) Hmmm I have a hunch  you wont be asking for a prescription for grass, ganga or Marijuana>>> by the way google  Marijuana and watch where Wiki re-directs you.. ;-) 

xox xox