( one of many)It's TIME! Tis The Season! Everywhere you look glitter, sparkle! Buy! Buy! Buy!
Oh my Gosh I am the first one to get caught up in it!!  Why, I will avoid the mall until - Feb if possible.  I can't do it! It turns me into The Grinch and I will tell you why...

           PLEASE DO NOT GO FURTHER IN DEBT BY USING YOUR
​                   CREDIT CARDS!!!! The stress later - might kill you!

If you go 'way back' in this blog you will read about my credit card experience..
well not all of it. I'm finally ready to share the outcome.
When I was at the beginning of this 'brain thing' journey, it started with me being very sick.
I could hardly get out of bed, Dr.s  had no clue and all the tests and neurologist were starting.  I had like many of you a credit card.  When I worked, I paid the card. I even paid for coverage if you get sick*.  It was fine, bills came in and I made payment. 
When I became ill, and fast - this household lost one income. Fast.
We started to lose control of our finances and I could no longer make payments for my credit card. Which was getting insane with interest payments. 
                    Shit happens.  That is how easy it can happen to you too, btw.  

I couldn't make payments, they started to call. I blogged about it, early on.
I freaked out because I received a phone call and was told:
"You can't make payments? I'll come to your house and make you F*cking pay!"
I got off the phone and was visibly shaking, I did not know what to do, who to contact and never had a call like that before. Nasty & mean,  this guy kept taking it to a new level.

To make a real long story shorter.. I contacted company that 'represented' MC that I acquired at the time (who had nothing to do with master card) lol ... everyone else gave me the run around - PLEASE remember I was very sick - they want  you to give up.
Anyhow - Thank God (literally) as I am sure it is with Gods direction - I got attention.
I was called by MC head office in Canada right away.
A week went by-  they said 'they listened to the calls' I had been getting, assured me the employee had been fired and the gentleman I was speaking with told me in his own words "he was a piece of work and was sorry for what I had been put through" & was then
told about a *'hardship program'.  I could pay only $50 a month for a year with no interest. Tired, sick, frightend by the calls I had been getting, hounded, yelled at, taunted, threatened, called many times a day and never listened or wouldn't pass me over to a supervisor.. I was exhausted.  I agreed.
My health issues progressed, a year flew by & the calls start again and just as bad, again:
I was told 'I was making up the hardship program' or 'they had never heard of it!' RUN around, constant calls and MORE abuse. Where do they get these people!? How can they say they are not aware of them verbally & mentally trying to abuse people they phone?

I had had it!!! It's one thing if we shirk our obligations but no one deserves this over a lousy credit card.  Deathly sick and  they were in fact, making me sicker! I cried on the phone to some of those people, begged to be able to just talk to someone - to try to resolve it.
They have no problems giving credit cards to EVERYONE but they then  MAKE everyone FEEL like a criminal  if they can not pay & NOT EVERYONE is a f*cking criminal!
If thats the case and they think we are criminals then why give us the cards in
the first place - because they don't care.  

Frustrated I finally contacted 'who I did' the first time - ONLY this time - I had had enough. I told them straight out in a letter & e mail:
'BRING to me fucking court, you're never getting another fucking cent  for the abuse & stress you have added to my illness'.
IT was FUCKING abuse, plain and simple.  No amount of  '$' is worth it.
Clearly someone finally listened, my phone rang the next day.

I was told that day, I would NEVER hear from  the credit card company again,
"I'd be wiped off the face of the earth, as far as they were concerned"

I never got another  phone call.
I never got another bill.
I never made another payment.

That was about 3 years ago now.  
I will NEVER own another credit card  again.
We do not own any now and will keep it that way.
I told Norm if he gets one - he can get a new wife too...  ;)  No credit cards.

Even to be removed from your husbands/wifes card - YOU can't!
YOU need his/her permission -(divorce nightmare) and must give it to the bank. 
You can go and buy one - if you need to make a purchase online for a set limit.
I use paypal for everything I purchase online or I don't buy it.

NO ONE NEEDs a credit card anymore.
It's all stuff.
Please don't put yourself in the hands of people who will torment you, they don't care if you are sick or not, and it only adds to illness. OVER stuff. 

​There IS a program called the Hardship program < click to read more.
There is a great documentary - GIVE it to your kid this christmas:
Maxed OUT   ** Please give yourself the gift of education and watch it as well.

Credit card companies when they behave like this are no better than glorified loan sharks,
 I know first hand - I was terrified to answer my phone at a time - when I as waiting to hear from Dr.s and get tests results. A time when I was sick and they just made me sicker. Fact.

*** If you think you can lie - good luck- look at what I had to prove & what they put me through.  Things happen out of our control.  
*That 'extra protection coverage '- miss one payment and it's out the window.
Just thinking of what I went through makes me still feel ill.  
I have the number of the guy from the credit card company  in my wallet, still! LOL
He was not happy to see my name come across his desk a second time. 

ALSO * I learned! I started to RECORD their calls. Tell them that!!!
DO NOT let them abuse you!  * I do think you have to warn them & I seriously do mean record the calls if they are making threats.
 >>>  If you are lying - well, you are part of the problem. <<<
THE real problem is the credit card companies and the fact that they just keep handing them out as they get richer just off of everyones interest - in stuff. Literally.

Is STUFF worth the rest of your life? A christmas gift the kids MIGHT really play with for a year? You will  pay years for.  Your kids do not want you stressed.

AM I a buzz kill? GOOD!!!
I'd rather be a buzzkill that contribute to your mental meltdown in January when you can't afford hydro, never mind credit card bills. xox
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 Tip 2 tomorrow!!  

Fave Fatih
xox <>< 

We have a new dog in the house and Daisy is NOT impressed..
I'm not sure If I am either lol  
Guess who goes up today!?  The Grinch!

Halloween is over. A family meeting was had, a very serious one.  
The fake front to the Halloween house is gone, never to be put up again... & with that comes compromise. ;)  

As you are aware we have quite the Christmas Display! Go figure!
Norm asked 'If'  I'd assist with & draw the Grinch! Sure!
But, why can't he do this in August, think to ask then, not when I have a week deadline & have had surgery in between -
Did you paint it yet?? < He asked me Friday, when he came home from work.  
He is lucky I did not  toss 'it' in the fireplace at that comment. 
As I type - he is on the roof, a special platform had to be put on the roof  because that is where he is going. Stealing our Christmas Lights! 
The next few days UP goes the rest.

The dog is done,  I'm waiting of the Grinch to add all the details.. still in the garage, green paint drying. 

My son is fishing today, Brrrrrrrrrrrr  and I'm working on a few cartoons called:
 
"Randal Ralph, The Reality Elf"  
The first comes with a TRUE, personal blog and life lesson that almost helped end my life sooner than later brought on by STRESS and ABUSE brought on by phone calls...  of which I am sure a few of you might be getting yourself.

Have Faith
<>< xox

Fear mongering. 
I feel frustrated by people who sit and believe everything they hear/see on  television.  It is easier to follow for sure, and with all the distraction T.V. offers, I'm amazed anyone, gets anything done.  
Somedays I don't know where to begin with drawing, as you are aware I ask for direction.
With refugees wanting a safe place to lay their heads & that of their children,  I've read such things like 'Were letting Terrorists into our country...'
Please, how ridicioulious is that? First of all there are already sad, very mentally ill people everywhere, possible of terrorism everywhere. Already in our backyards.
But to start to plot the seed of terrorists being responsible for your your imminent death!
Don't waste another nights sleep.
Take some time read some FACTS.  I did and was shocked.. well not at most,
I believe many do drink themselves to death - and the possibility of being shot by the police...  well.
The statistic were American. ,  which  is no big secret right now, it is what it is.  I don't know the accuracy but they seemed to explain it pretty well check for yourself - PLEASE!
Why not educate yourself and find out - what are the odds?  
Learn so you can rest easy - at least from the terrorists.  

Thinking others are terrorists simply because of where there are from is pretty sketchy...  on the one judging.  It's just another form of racism and it is unfair. 

I'm feeling better, although I was very sore yesterday.  
Today was a new day!
Up at 5 - (I let Norm sleep in) drawing at 6 me, Poppy, Peep & PIN. ;) 

New Holiday Season inspired  toons soon.. 
​Have Faith
<><  xox
​

 And a better day to stay OFF of FB.
I'm tired today,  sore and grumpy...but I'm still drawing.
Even grumpy I can draw- I've finally learned how to USE it correctly, IMO... lol 
Yesterday ,I had a lump removed from the back of my neck, under the approximate incision from my last surgery, it steadily grew and became sore, also - when my twitch was/is pulling  and I turned my head, I kept getting the feeling of it 'being caught' and it would hurt, I don't know from what pushing on what. Anyhow I visited a Dr. and explained and asked, the next day I was booked for surgery, the lump removed.

What an experience that was... I lay on my front and the Dr. put in a local anesthetic - BUT he was teaching a new Dr. so every step was discussed. I found myself being caught between thinking 'that sounds interesting' to 'shut the fuck up!' Hahahaha!  
BUT more  on the side of that is interesting. I could hear the noises and feel him putting pressure and talking about the actual lump, how it was in place not normal for a cyst, and he was glad (me too!) it was not deep as he was between the nerves.  When he was finished he sat me up, told her to look at my face  & asked me to tell her about my TN.   I did.  
It seems most Dr.s I meet now are very interested about my condition. You can see just by looking at my face.  I want to share - help, educate so that when they meet someone they will understand - take the time to diagnose correctly. I ALSO told them of Cannabis. I do every opportunity,  for me and I mentioned how it helps Storm.  
I am sore but I had/have no pain killers.  Nor did I ask for any, I have one.
Storm had a joint ready, I medicated and have been fine - other than expected - a bit of pain is expected.  A different pain - and really - nothing, compared to what I normally deal with anyway.
No reason to be popping addictive pain pills.
​Thank God, I have cannabis , again.
This a.m. I have been at it, more than usual - and now I'm staying off of FB, because I know I'm grumpy..  and I have drawing to do.
A Christmas drawing that I feel is a very important message.  
Not a pleasant message but one true for most. 

Once I start, put on my new CD my friend Harold made ;), pull over Peep so he can serenade to me as well. He likes this song 'Do you?'  me too.. lol   I have my tea, my girls & my paint and pencils! It's going to be a great day.  
All my stuff is over until March the 4th.
Then I learn of results, the MRI's discuss the lump in my brain, TN and hemi-facial spasm. Until then I'm putting it out of mind! I will be putting up my tree this weekend and look forward to Christmas with those I love.
Making custom ornaments, hee hee hee...

What will you create today?
Have Faith 
xox <><

A toon I did recently, true. no time to color ;)
A 'classic look' we shall call it! lol

My son had me laughing so hard today I almost  peed myself and forgot  where I was going, Storm dropped me off, he had a few errands to run.
I had just given him the wrong address - lol - and he had to pay $3.00, just to go in and out of the parking lot, I'm giggling.) and he suggested I jump out in the middle of the intersection with a smirk on his face, the same cheeky face I have witnessed from time to time the past 23 years.  I knew he was joking & laughed more about our 'U' turn.  
I went into my appointment -wrong office, wrong name, still giggling.. it took us a while, the receptionist and I to figure it out... lol
Now, I can't quite remember 'why' I'm giggling in the first place but I walk in the correct office, explain what I had just done - Put a 'T' where 'C' should be and immediately the young man in the chair (waiting to go in, looking worried - his mom looked even more worried) started to laugh out loud!  His mom said to me: 'He did the same thing!'  ;)  
"Good!" I said "then I am not the only Dufus here."
;) We all laughed.
& that is why I must have been meant to be there.

I love my son.
As soon as I was back in the truck he had me giggling again. 

I will say Storm made a remark about FB that me me feel like like Charlie Brown and Go "ARRRGGggggggghhhh!!!"  in my mind.
I don't see anything with Georgia Toons, and no time with my alias and now I want to see less.  I came home and started to clean up my  alias and will keep it strictly to those who I need to  do some business with,  others I've met who continue to inspire - very close  (real life) close family and closer friends... for many it WAS nothing personal - only it's not fair to say yes, to some and not others.
I get distracted by all your posts and can't comment on them all.  lol 
Others, the less I see the better.  ;)  I tried to send everyone a warning but  some I felt will never notice and just deleted. 
Life is about choices and limits and doing what you love.
FB is not what I love doing. ;)

I wanto to focus on positive & having fun, drawing, dreaming & laughing with my son.

Taking a break for a day or two.. to spend some time with peep & my pencils! 

Have FAITH
XOX <>< 

I designed and asked Norm to build Peeps cage 'stand'  in exchange for me assisting with
The Grinch.  Peeps cage is almost complete, I don't want to rush it.  
He is actually already on it!
High up from all including Daisy's nose. Which, I had to wipe off the 'vision clear ' sides. lol  
Peep stands on the bottom to eat his daily greens and treat  and I can see him perfectly with 'no bars'. I'm enjoying it - I believe PEEP is too!  He looks at me, as curious as I am about him.  We have noticed he likes to sing when the vacuum is on, loud enough we still manage to hear him. So, the door is just a detail now, one I have enjoyed painting and look forward to getting up tomorrow dark & early and start again.  
The Grinch is also cut out in the garage, Norm has to paint on primer, some color - I add details and up he goes.  With a little more than that, you will just have to come back and see for yourself. 
I'm beat, lol - I'm glad the weekend is over.
​I enjoy being an early bird but have trouble then staying up,
I'll show more photos soon..
Have Faith 
<>< xox

A few things on my mind...  
Our mushroom meal, Thursday my son took em to dinner with the Mycological society! They have a meal - the last was in May I believe, and it was terrific!
My son is now the director of the Forays! He really enjoyed them and was asked if he would consider helping and excepted ;) I am always proud of Storm but thrilled he is pursuing his interests & helping. 
This evening was o.k... lol   It was awesome because I had the evening with Storm & saw several I had not seen in a while, I met some new people and had had 'a meal'.
I say 'a meal' because in all honesty, the meal was o.k..  I use to run a restaurant and I can tell you, we had some talented chefs. Ken, Troy and Erin (a woman - and she was my favourite) and I know what went into having a packed house and thought that went into preparing a special menu...           the food was o.k.
My seat was jammed in a corner, no one else could get it or out I had to step over a chair ? 
It was a safety hazard to say the least.
 As soon as the meal was finished it was 'wham, bam, get the fuck out vibe'. I hardly had one  SIP of my coffee - it was taken and all the drinks were cleared off the tables. 
On top of that it hit me at 2:00a.m., abruptly.  ;(  Kowabung.. not fun. I spent between 2  & 7 in the bathroom.  Another friend told me she does not attend for the same reason - the variety of mushrooms seems to upset her stomach. I'm not sure if it was that or the oil that we dipped our bread into that tasted rancid.  I will not promote the restaurant - my mom told me it was too bad, she and my dad use to go there years ago and 'the Italian was amazing.' 

I woke this a.m., read and drew the following cartoon. I don't get it all the talks of the denying refugees...  what it does boil down to is  people. people needing help. people wanting what we already have.  Why wouldn't they want to go to the USA - the land of $ and dreams and STUFF and commercials about FOOD & stuff and the Karddashians - look how OTHERS live! IF I watched Television that is what I might think also. I don't.
I DO have some good friends in the states, ( we say that here: 'in the states...')
Good people who care about people. 
ONE love means just that.
Really, they are coming over on boats hungry, cold, abused and beat down. With the clothes on their back. IF we all donated one OUTfit - well that would be that problem solved right there. Someone made me think about his when they said what about our American Children - who ae hungry - why ask me - ASK your government.
Charity begins as home. - but that does not mean it should stop there.
Of course there will be bad people. THERE are already BAD people everywhere who could bomb what ever they want. 
What IF it was you? And the bible belt? Jesus loving humans out there - I am one of them.
Really?? How can you say you believe and turn he other cheek- in a bad way. Denial.
This, this is the true test. Not if you swear, even have an affair..  turning away people who need it and are suffering and dying.  
Norm said the Derringer of Q107 said "Americans said 'if you let in the immigrants we'll go up to Canada'... lol  How is this any different? 
Where did your parents come from?
 & their parents?  
 Just curious.

​Do you believe - then ask yourself  What would jesus do.   Simple.

Have Faith
xox
​<><

I have a bit of time before we go.. and I can't paint 'Peeps' Cage stand, as much as I want to- or even cartoon because - If I do I will get ink or paint on my outfit.
51 years has taught me this if nothing else. lol 
I realized as I was getting ready, I am dressed head to toe in  an outfit provided my son - even my necklace! Which I must add was made by my good friend Linda! Talk about having good connections - when we were out they had a necklace with my top that looks good - but 
I wanted perfect. Why not? Storm suggested Linda!  Duh.
I e mailed  as soon as I got home: Linda! I need a necklace  blah blah blah by tomorrow.
So she came over & while we caught up, she whipped up my necklace & earrings.
Exactly what I wanted and Not PLASTIC not mass produced. I'm done with crap. 
I only want  buy from my friends when it comes to stuff like this.
Support the smaller businesses.  Artists or individual store owners Like Kat's up in Sutton.
I will be going soon because I know she has "neat things". Other friends who make personal items.. ;) Some I am bartering with! I <3 it when that happens! lol

Well here is my new outfit - but you cant see my feet- lol
This was my Christmas gift, I really do not 'cloths shop' so he treated me and I felt like a queen, we even had a great lunch and now dinner. ;) . ;) I don't think I'll ever take of this purple sparkly sweater- mmmmmmmmmmmmmm I can hug myself .   lol.
So happy to be going out with my son - did I tell you he is on the board now & is the Foray Leader/Director!? 

I feel great, makeup was a challenge - I know why I don't do it anymore. - it takes me forever! With, (thank God) many bong hits in between! lol 
You try putting on mascara with a twitch!
Oh, it was hard to pull away from Peep's cage stands front door! 
I know what I'm doing tomorrow - chores? - no! Painting!
I might when I come home tonight!  ;)  

Check out he menu below from the restaurant tonight Rossini  - no wonder Im excitedI
I'll let you know how it was tomorrow! 

xox 
Have Faith
<><    xox

I almost forgot!! My laughing Buddha Pendant! All day every day! ;)
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Storm and I became member of the Mycological Society last year  & have enjoyed it!
Storm more so than I, as he had attended many of the forays and enjoyed meeting everyone.
Last mothers day he took me to a Mushroom meal! it was fantastic! 
Guess what - This Thursday he has invited me again!! Today, I was also treated to a day out and a new outfit for Thursday.  
Storm and I spending a day together is nothing new,  but with so much happening lately - we have had a bit of distance between us - so it was good today to just go out. It was a fun, relaxing day, and my son treated me like a queen.  He just did.  ;) 

It never ceases to amaze me the conversations we have and  - yes, I feel Storm has really turned out to be a fine young man, a good person. As his mother I can't tell you how at peace this makes me feel.  He is always making us proud - not because of what he accomplishes but of because how he is.
Tomorrow I have stuff to do in the office and planning 'Peeps  stand' - I might add is turning out exactly as I thought! I can not wait to start painting - which, I am thinking will be Friday - I know I will disappear  (into the art) for a few.  
​
I want to be well rested for our evening out! I had a wonderful time last meal. My son is on the board  and is the new Foray Director!  I knew the moment he asked  'Do you want to go to a meeting?' - it was going to bring about exciting opportunities & changes.

We are all connected as the toon above says. 
Speaking of people...
I have issues with anyone who has issues with refugees.  
If it was my son, my family - I would be trying to do the same thing! 
Wouldn't you? We all want a better life. 

People need to start thinking of people as just people.
.        

Have Faith 
xox <><

Peep appears more than content in his new home! He does not seem shy to any prying eye peeking in the clean view at the bottom of the cage. He sings  when you ask and sometimes when you don't. I am not sure what I expected - but he lets out a little variety noises that  have me  staring in disbelief that they come from this tiny body! 
Nibbling on fresh greens- like Kale and Broccoli, carrots and berries- he eagerly awaits to see what we place in his cage next.
​The family couldn't be more please with our little Peep. 
Yesterday I was not able to draw, I felt awful, tired and flu-ish - it had to be the MRI/dye/stress - I woke today feeling better and excited to design peeps new home.  
Storm teased me already how Peep appears to have gotten bigger - and when he puffs up - he looks to be the size of a tiny lemon! ;)  He was balancing on one leg so well the other day - I wondered if it had been removed by the cat overnight!
I looked & looked and finally he let it down. Whew.  lol
He is a one man show- noises like there are at least 11 different birds in his cage. That's IT!
Peep needs a stand -  there are expensive & of course NOT what we want so I have already drawn out what we hope Norm will build this weekend. All I want is height, away from cat and dogs, sturdy, wheels, a shelf (for supplies & food) and a cupboard door to look nice and clean and be my main painting surface for 'Peep and his custom traveling circus show!'  ;)
A first of many doodles.  I will show you 'Peeps Stand' when complete of course! 

​Paris
Up early on the weekend, I checked out FB only to hear & *see the attacks for the first time. 
What a terrible way to wake up. To see- what we would never see years ago  - now shared around the world in an instant. People falling from windows, running screaming.  
Then, you see  posts of anger and hatred.  
Several very F*cked up people are capable again of  setting a chain reaction of more anger and violence. ONLY a few evil people and this is what we need to remember. 
What I needed to remember.
The majority of the world does feel exactly the same - only scum is capable of such acts and that is how the much world sees them. 
Seeing how others around the world come to stand together and show sympathy, love & support  is power.   

I am glad I don't have television, as terrible as  life is - it makes it worse to repeat it over & over and over again.  I'm going to go paint & focus on thinking about all the good. I can not change what happened - I will not contribute to the vibes of hatred - only send ones of love and prayers for the families of all those involved...  & try to think of something positive to draw.   That might take a bit.

Have faith 
xox <><
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 This past summer I was asked for an interview regarding cannanbis- and suggested for ease we simply meet in person. It turned out to be a wonderful day spent on my part with an intelligent, funny & talented young woman who goes by the name of:  
                          Onya Ganja  @ writes under Stoner Girls Guide on Twitter  
She is not what I think of as a stereo typical  'Stoner girl'  far from it.  Well, the day was relaxed, and our interview was more of an extended conversation - which she had to sort out when back on the farm! ;) I was relieved of not having a telephone interview - or one where I had to write my response in an e mail, it was easy for me - not so much for the 'talented editor, she was also patient as when experiencing attacks, I can hardly keep my train of thought & know I constantly go "off track".
Below is the interview, I do speak my mind. I'm glad she did not include ALL of it! LOL  
I would like to add,  did not know  Justin Trudeau was going to be our new PM.
I am thrilled more an more everyday.  
My  little ROOR which I speak of,  broke, up in Halliburton - I will see about having it replaced  and had I had time to re think, I might have changed that reply to my Jerry Kelly Laughing Buddha pendant being  the one time I am beyond thrilled about!  It was thought the cannabis community  how all this came about- the people that have been introduced on this journey (some good and some not so great.. lol)  have all been for a reason! 
Oh &... When I refer to someone as a 'handsome devil' - lol - it is only an expression I have heard for years and still repeat, simply meaning they are a handsome older man.  

I would like to thank Prohbtd Magazine  For sharing the story and helping to further spread the awareness with education. 

This is the Anniversary date of Cashy Hydes death.  Cannabis is a medicine for children.
Cashy was the best lesson - on love and compassion and  SHOULD be a lesson to ALL on how seriously WRONG cannabis prohibition is  for medical reasons as well as recreational. As long as people can be put in jail for such a victimless crime BY the REAL criminals (those who profit $$$ from it) - it will continue to happen & it is a crime against us all.

I am thankful for sharing my story but would ask you to share Cashy's story with someone today. 

​Click on The image below to go to the story.
Have faith 
​xox <>< 

 I've been up since 4! Peep too! 
It's Friday the 13th, it's going to be a great day!  It is the last time I am having an MRI.
I made up my mind. It is the anniversary of my surgery... which didn't go as successfully as we had hoped.
​                                                I'M still hear MF! LOL!!!  

I love what I do! I am surrounded by love - 2 legs and 4 and I have friends all around the world whom send me loving vibes all the time and some right around the corner who also provide loving hugs! Bring it on!  ;)                          Right!!!

Then I'm coming home to draw! A new Laughing Buddha!!!
Thank you anyone & everyone for your prayers and positive vibes.
I believe in the power of prayer!!!

Let it be. Time  to see.  <>< 
Until tomorrow! 
Have Faith xox

*Want a sneak peek on an article a friend wrote. She was not a friend until we spent the day together, for this very honest (yikes) interview.  We sat and chatted. I read it and think..
'I am so, you know... Canadian.'  lol   IMO. ;)  More on  the interview tomorrow.
Have a terrific day!

http://www.prohbtd.com/stories/why-art-is-personal-for-georgia-toons_

I feed the bluejays peanuts in the shell. They seem to like them the best and it's fun to watch them crack open the shell and try to fit it comfortably in their mouth. I am forever  astounded when I see a full peanut (with 2 nuts) go down  a throat and another is picked up before it flies off.
On a day like today- wet, great, blah.. I don't see them as often. 
Poppy. Peep and I are all content drawing the day away. Thinking of a card for my friend Todd who is celebrating birthday in Jail this year for growing plants. ;( In the USA. 
From what I read about cannabis in the 'united' <hardly States of America is terrible.
One state it's legal and celebrated, others parents have to move to medicate children, and still many are going to jail STILL. 
it is defiantly a sign of  "selective hearing/seeing/learning... all at the cost of unnecessary human suffering.
Thank you Mexico for seeing cannabis as a HUMAN Right! Woot Woot!  
The toon above was what Storm said -20% Squirrel tax- when I questioned the price of peanuts. Canadian called 'Pick of the Birds' From Manitoba   
WE really do say buck.. so I did not change it to be 'politically correct'. lol

I believe in the power of prayer and good vibes so please me some tomorrow for my last MRI .  ;)

Have Faith
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Theere is a new man in my life and I love him already1 LOL
Not 24 hours in our home and he is loved and singing to me a sweet seranade this morning already!  It makes me SMILE!  
Every time he belts out a little tune I can't help but stare!
I am beyond thrilled. hee hee hee Do you like Canary drawings? They are coming. lol
It was something I've been thinking about for a while but held off for a few reasons.
​I went into a Pet paradise and there was a nice older gentleman who told me "This little guy is a great singer!"  We even went to another store but all the birds said not vocal and not singing..  If I purchased a bird and it did not sing I would never give it away. They told me it might not sing for a while - until it gets use ti it's environment - Singing he is!! 
Peep so far is his name. Original I know. 
Peep is already helping me - forcing me to whilste! Not easy when your face is contracting but I'm determined!  Peep was bred and is only 6 months old! I can't believe how he looks and watches the dogs, Poppy licks her little lips every time she looks at peep! 
There were only two canaries *one had  funny "hair' but I could not see his eyes. I put a deposit and was going topic him up after my second MRI - something happy to focus on.. but Storm drove me yesterday topic him up!
How could we leave him there one more day when he had a home! 
I plan on letting Peep loose in my office. when the door is closed of course.
I want him to be healthy and happy and free to fly from time to time. 
I researched BTW for at least 2 months before getting Peep!!!
Please do this if you are getting any pet. They are family members - living beings YOU bring into your home. Please do not ignore or abuse them, they trust us.

​I even made sure the next few days are  P.J. days in my cartooning room and crafting so we can meet, bond and make Peep feel WELCOME & loved.  I've asked Norm to build us a stand with wheels and plan on bringing him into each room, depending on what I am doing. ;) My creative little peep! I might change the name also I wanted to wait a few days to see his personality. Daisy  seems to really like peep an wags her tail when looking, Scruffy - could care less. lol  Darkie, our cat looks from a distance so far but our cat is like a dog, I looked at her and said "No, Go."  she turned and did.  ;)
Different Animals can live together we see it all the time! 
I think Peep knows he has found a home.
Time to draw and listen to some new singing - Michael Buble Move Over there is a new Canadian singer in town!! 

Say hello to my little friend! Peep!
Have faith 
xox <><
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Think Happy thoughts..  I had an MRI yesterday.. it seemed to last forever and I reminded myself to think happy thoughts.  The noise, the shaking, the banging... think happy thoughts. No, not right now thanks. 'Leave me alone' mode is on.

Judge me - go ahead. This is not a fun ride and I can't get off and if you don't get it too bad.
I'm trying hard to function and keep going  and can't think about others, I'm barely keeping it together now. lol  I feel I'm a bit of a buzz kill to be around lately, chronic illness, constant zapping, constant mental interruption - chances are - I might not be in a good mood. I would not even say that is the correct term - more like, I have an incredibly short fuse.  So here's the thing- don't come around!  I'm not being mean, I am being honest - when I'm alone I'm not worried about faking it, pretending I'm feeling o.k. when no, I am not.  If you want to see someone suffer gracefully all the time - It might no be me. 
AM I a buzz kill, or just tired of your shit. Depends who you ask, right.  ;)

The dye was injected this time and will be again on Friday to my understanding.  I agreed to this MRI because I was told awhile back - if anything can show us what is going on this will.
We will know soon enough if this is the case. I won't know results until March.. the system, is lacking.. I'll be wondering from time to time.  I figure, if God wants me to know - I've certainly known by now...  everything for a reason.  I want to know.. can I fly???

I am reminded of what makes me smile lately, I've names a few in the box above.
Some I won't name. Some it's no ones business what or who  makes us smile, as long as we do.  Have you made someone smile lately?  ;)  
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Things to make this winter seem brighter:
Starting a image bored, not of what I want, but who/what makes me smile.
Less socializing more withdrawing and painting and drawing and crafting.
Focus less on what needs to get done and more on what you want  to do. 
Continue to DREAM & plan and believe it's going to happen.

Surrounding myself with what ever it takes, speaking of which there is a new man in my life and I don't care who knows it! Just like  movie... we spotted each other across a crowded room, I went over whispered something in his ear and the rest is history - our eyes locked & it was love at first site.
More on him soon.

Have Faith
xox <><

 Here it is - a little Budy Bookmark!
I hope you download the image, let your kids create - all the while you can talk about such topics like:
-Plants,  safe & poisonous
-Medicine, man made & natural
-Drugs, alcohol, chemical, abuse, recreational.
- long term side effects and consequences... because the facts are out there.
***If the government says kids can need to be educated about sex in grade one - then please EDUCATE them on drugs and making choices that can effect the rest of THEIR lives.
-Judgement, "they don't look sick"  <teach them to avoid saying and why.
​Or staring at someone WHO does look illl - treat them like everyone. Or help them.
-Coloring! It does not matter if you go outside the lines - little things.
-Creativity..  get it out with art rather than aggression.
-Empathy - teach them that it should not matter what anyone uses to make themselves feel better- especially if they are not harming anyone else.
-Thankful.. thankful we are in a Country where we can express ourselves & explore our options! & We have a government that cares about it's people. 
The types of conversations around these bookmarks can be limitless. 
​*I was concerned about any children that might get asked NOT to use them (perhaps by someone at school) well, if thats the case I guess they can contact me and I will share my opinion. ;) Happily.  

I am making my bookmarks today but have a busy day and week ahead.. so they might not get done today.. I will let you know when and will mail out mine with a winner of postcards drawn on FB next week.... (hint, hint) 
I did have someone make the last and send me photos and her comic & little bonus is on the way with this weeks mail!  See them below! It made me smile to see them! THANK YOU! 
All we need is one person to do these sort of things and it keeps us artists/humans going.
Thank you! 
Just click on the image below to download your coloring sheet!!
Again take photos, the first three that send me them will get something in the mail!

Please Educate your children before someone else does. 

I suggest:
Print on card stock if you can.. *if not check out * below.
Color then cut out! Cur with scissors the thick black lines.
Carefully with an exacto knife/boxcutter the - - - - - -  dotted lines
1.color and cut out
2.color cut and exact cut.
3 color cut our punch a hold and add some string and a bead for a tiny bookmark - come back to see mine in a day or two! 
Above all eel Have some fun, think happy thoughts and give thanks we have Cannabis in our life! 
I am thankful for it, hourly if not more. 

*Glue coloring sheet  to a thin piece of cardboard (like a cereal box) Recycle!  
Squeeze out access glue with a card - like a debit card - let dry for a day.
Color when dry! & follow other steps!

Have Faith
xox <><

Note.. My little seed asks 'Do you believe in God?' I say: "me too"
This is my personal opinion, it just happened. lol 
This can also be a time to discuss God, Faith and what you believe or do not believe. 
I don't care. I am not your judge.  
​Believe in what makes you happy and a better human. 
I do feel children that believe in something - especially themselves will succeed further and happier in this life. 
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I have a little peanut feeder & Bluejays - babies I believe, visit  in the a.m. when I put out peanuts & dogs.  I can't take my eyes off of them. Beautiful creatures.. who I have not tamed but do tame/train me, I hear them  EEeeek! - I know they are here for breakfast.. and I run. I also have a tiny bowl on a window safe from all cats, as I've had birds for years. I fill it when I have dishes to do. I love them, they are by far my favourite bird then comes the loon.
 
The other day a little blue jay arrived in the mail, painted in glass by Stephen Boehme.
I was inspired, as usual by Stephen.  I wanted to play with plaster.  I spent the day with this little bluejay and it was wonderful.  I do not have a phone in painting room and I rarely answer the one in my office. I like the thoughts that surround me-  be of my own choosing, when I  can help it. lol
I stayed off the computer as much as possible and had a peaceful day.
Things are changing. 
I've decided what I truly enjoy most is time at my drawing desk or in the painting studio.
If that means I need to become selfish (depends whom you ask), secluded and silent... so be it.  When I create I'm not thinking about anything other than what is in front of me and having fun, playing with plaster & letting myself get wet with the ink I use in my cartoons.
Putting on paper what is in my mind, playing, meditating - simply having fun.
My desk is a mess and so is my painting craft room - I have at least 6 projects on that table at one time. I like to go in there and throw stuff together. There is not such thing as a creative block.. only distractions. 
No sketches were done for my little bird - I still look in amazement that she does not tip over! ;) She stands up as straight as I wanted her to..  Storm told me, I really captured 'that look'  on her little face. I know because she makes me want to smile black.
She will make a few smile...  With her basket of real nuts. ;) Right now she is making me smile as she stands perched on my confutable reminding me of all I have to be thankful for. 

I am giggling, God was  at work with the little bird from start to finish...
Storm reads the perch the bird is on and says: "Thank You?... To who?" 
Withoutskipping I beat, I said: "Why, the Lord of course, for every nut!"
As I pointed to my little bird. 
He was speechless.  lol      I'm still giggling. 
Thank you. 
For every gift.

Have faith
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​Photos of the bluejays below. I know they are blurry - but for what I want - the body positioning - there are perfect. I will get better photos when Im not so amazed at just watching them. I hope they stick around all winter.

I went to bed early - pre election night! It was 9:15, I said to myself - Oh Georgia - just stick it out... but a headache - and the thought of Stephen Harper getting in -*I did not think it would happen last time! Made me want to go to bed and be stronger for the next morning and all my busy deer watching to come. I was up in the beautiful Halliburton! 
I woke the next a.m. & got busy getting the fire started so Poppy would join me...
I read, turned on 'canoe 100.9 Volunteer radio'  (listening now) to hear something about the jays... then  "Justin Trudeau our new Prim... "  I stood up straight.. and let out he loudest "YES"  - all the grackles that had followed and stayed there during the journey south  leapt from the trees!
Oh my gosh, I had tears in my eyes and a smile on my face! I suddenly felt a weight lifted!  As did MANY, obviously. Especially those who have been struggling with the insanity brought on many very sick Canadians by Harper and his 'team' & the CHRONIC fear mongering regarding cannabis- it's been humiliating for our country.

I still better- and lets stop right away, I said it before- handsome yes! My type? No.. and who cares IF he is Good Looking! Please when I read that the next day in the paper - I scoffed - Have you ever seen some of the comments Rona Ambrose gets? Mrs. let me pose with a new hat day Ambrose? Let me twist my ankle just right - poser! She is taken seriously. Ha.
Justin, not a Lawyer but a former teacher! AMEN! Human.
I'd rather have him educating my kid over most lawyers anyday - so why not the rest of the country? Me included!  
But - he is too young.. - says everyone who has every given up their dreams at 30.
Too many. He has  brains, ambition, energy & experience.
Have you ever heard of the word child prodigy?I guess they are all too young?
If he were running a corporation - he would be a 'rockstar' rising fast above the rest. Enough.  Is he going to be perfect- hardly. 
What he is for me.. Hope.
He makes me smile.
I see a genuine human. He will restore what was happening in Canada - separation.
I refuse to even acknowledge S.H., now that he is gone for good. I'll focus on the next few years and more years after that-  I shook when I heard Peter Van Loan might oneday run, or Rona Ambrose - the lovely, perfect hair, pumps & makeup 'outraged' Health Minister? Please.
Canada is back on track. Woot woot!
Do I feel Cannabis will become legal anytime very soon -  YES! NEXT YEAR!
Then people will stop going o jail over plants and the sick can focus on feeling BETTER.
Justin has more important issues to focus on! World peace, helping Canadians - all of us. Not just the wealthy.  
He knows FIRST hand what being PM is all about and if you don't think that your kidding yourself.  He comes from a family  with firsthand experience- who I remembered way back when had issues, & issues with he media - for what - being human. His dad  always giving someone 'the finger'.  ;)
Justin is a gift. I plan to enjoy- every day I can! 
It is a new new day! BRING IT ON!!!

Have Faith! 
xox <><

We all get it from someone... especially those we love.
Those we love & we are most comfortable with, we say stuff we should not always say.
Me too.  
Sometimes when you are having a conversation, one person says something and immediately - we realize... 'It' should not have been said - but too late.
Including the person who said it - realizes. Oh well.  
I am learning to have less conversations.

I do other things that keep me positive! READ! SPEND alone - quiet time! Draw, paint FB a tiny bit, read & write snail mail! Paper Mache bluejays & bookmarks today!  
​I do much - I do WHAT ever it takes!
I don't do cable television, the news or even newspapers anymore.
I will select online what I choose to be educated on, not believe just what other choose to have us Learn. I DO what ever it takes and sometimes that means  taking measures to do less things too! 

I have spoke with Norm and Storm and told them I don't want to hang around with people anymore. lol
I plan on spending this winter PAINTING, bird watching, drawing, cartooning, and keeping in contact with people by e mail alone, they get it.
More to myself and focusing on my art & family and our little nest.  
I still have days where I feel those closest to me have no clue what I am dealing with even thought then can 'visually' see it. & they can't, who could?  
WE are NOT all the same, we do NOT all handle things the same, this is what makes life the lesson.  Do what ever you must. 

If NO ONE understands - just keep doing what you need to do to keep going.
God understands.

Have faith
xox <><

I love to READ! It is how I start every day. 
I love to encourage reading & crafting & cartooning & coloring! 
I have combined them all  & wanted to know If I could offer it as a FREE download off
of my website...  Here it is! 
I drew the book marks, printed on card stock colored, cut out and you can see I am using my own book marks! 
All you have to do is click on the image below and it should open a better quality image that you can print and color yourself!
Please let me know if it worked! 
I was planning on designing a few coloring sheets! Come Cannabis inspired of course.
 A few photos of my bookmarks below! ;) 

Have Faith! 
xox
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Did you try it? E mail me a photo of you finished bookmarks in action and I will mail the first person a comic (signed), and then the next 3 - postcards!  Try it! Young or old we can all use a book mark. TRY something creative today!!! 
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xox

Stay tooned! A Free Download coloring sheet soon! 

There is nothing like nature to bring me back to where I need to be. I believe it's the same with most of us.  Reading A Course in Miracles-  I was reminded simply: 
I am here. 
Every leaf, every stone, every bird every mushroom reminds me of God and Jesus and a presence that surrounds and comforts me - should I take the time to only stop, look & listen. 
While away, I couldn't stop thinking about fall- the colors the 'death of a season' getting  ready for snowfall and then rebirth in spring!  Birds are it for me- I can't take my eyes off of them. I was fortunate to see many bluejays while away and a giant woodpecker &  a deer family that visited at least 2 times a day. BUT - I missed 'My' bluejays who were born near my house & I have watched since babies. I am in love with Bluejays. They are curious, beautiful and funny. I have about 3 babies who visit regular & have no problems letting me know - there are no nuts in the bowl! 
Nature- it just does it's thing.  A reminder - God looks after us.  
Keep going, enjoy the sunshine, leaves, birds and small creature comforts that surround us and make us part of the planet. 
I am here.
Who walks with me? Always.
I know.
I can't find anything more comforting to me, than that.  
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More nature from my mini Halliburton stay. Give thanks.
I hope too, some of you are enjoying a glimpse of Canada - rocks and trees - lol
I'm not sure of any of the 'mushroom names' and can't attempt to figure them out so..lol DONT EAT any from the wild! Unless you are positive they are NOT poisonous.
Can deer eat mushrooms that would kill us? I wonder....
Below also my best deer photo. My friend who lives up there - takes these beasts for granted- He see's them all the time- I think he was getting tired of me:  
"Jim! Come see the deer!!"      lol! 
I could not get enough - it's my new goal.  
I want a place to go and watch the deer & be closest with my creator... when ever I want.
Note to self:  * Let's make it happen Georgia!  ;)  How will I get my bluejays to come along?
The bluejay photos are from my backyard.

Have Faith
<>< xox
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