Today I though I'd put some love out into the Universe.

Have Faith
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​xox

What do  you think Queen Elizabeth 1 did when she had her period & cramps?
Did she Reach for the Tylenol?  Which has NOW been proven linked to  several deaths.  
​No, she 'called' for  cannabis instead. FACT.   
Chances are she did not smoke it but drank it in a tea... much like I do at bedtime.
I still wake up easily if I hear any noise & I'm always refreshed  in the morning with no  'hang over'.  

Queen Elizabeth 1 was impressive as is this  current Queen,  it is not a job I would want - even with the benefits. Cannabis therefore, the  'QUEEN of plants'  for assisting in easing the body & brain is far from dead.
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Long live the Queen!!!

Who will it be next?

Have faith
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Tell me- what do you think Mona used for her pain? Or the artist for that matter? 
I'm sure they had aches and pains and KNOW they weren't pulling out the Oxycontin to assist with it.  Cannabis was first documented as making  an appearance in  China.. before Christ.  Research it  if you are curious - it's quite interesting!   No deaths.

I read earlier today Israel has developed the first metered dose inhaler.  NOW, I believe this is good because, it will make cannabis easily available for children I hope &  for those that still have this  brain washed fear of cannabis - they will try it- and therefore be using a less harmful- better effective medicine. More Adults and children will be introduced to it. More removed from the proven  deadly other medications.  That being said- a 'controlled  does' for someone who has chronic pain, why?  Will they overdose if they feel too good?   I don't believe so.  If it is a suspected 'drug abuser'  (I'm not sure what I think about this term any  longer)  -  just like any other - it will have to be addressed.  WE CAN't keep putting all 'us apples' in the same bunch!  Let's address drug addiction on a new level while we are at it and HELP those who struggle most.

Here is one of the best informed, spirited and educated groups doing just that:   https://www.facebook.com/CSSDP/  Students for Sensible Drug Policy. 

With this new research will come a new attitude and legalization across Canada at least,  then the USA might follow and  the new industry will explode!
Who will go to the lengths of growing let alone be able to afford it with Hydro becoming what it is?  Did they anticipate the legalization of cannabis .. Hmmmmmm, I wonder. lol Will everyone quit their job and start to grow? Hardly, most people by then will go to the new 'Cannabis friendly shop &  for many reasons!   Affordability, ease, choice, safety,  variety, experience, knowledge, accessories  & MORE & they will go to whom ever is doing it best.    Simple.   It is a big market  that will be able to fill every 'niche'!  

Now, how about we fucking focus on world hunger, human trafficking, child abuse,  poverty, racism, online abuse, alcohol abuse, birth control, life education skills, global warming, animal abuse,  animal consumption,  obesity, suicide rates with veterans, elderly abuse, elderly over medication, texting & dying...        
​Frig, I'm sure everyone can insert their own much more serious issue at hand.    

with Love,
Georgia 

On a positive note, I feel better after a thoughtful evening and long sleep. Thanks to a Medicated turmeric tea before bed with honey, cinnamon and hemp/almond milk & medicated coconut oil.  I think the bluejays were up before me today! 
Up and painting Mona- already tomorrow bud on my mind - now it's into painting that canvas of mine,  I got going on.   Have a wonderful day.  
Get at it or it will get to you! 

Have Faith
xox <>< 

Good Day! It's another grey day here in Canada and  week of the same weather ahead, great week to paint! This is terrific as today I am starting a new painting, not that large but it's going to be detailed & significant of ..?.. emotions I'm trying to portrait, does this make any sense to anyone but me? hahaha - I'm anticipating a weeks worth of painting.
The magnificent beast!   lol - I might just call it that! 

Today I'm feeling a bit blue.. weather, life & longing...  for what I'm not even sure some days.  Change - because I know it is coming and needed. 
I feel like being 'quiet', this is not always a good thing..   lol   so it's time to paint.
I will be painting these 'little buds' in between- because they do make me smile & every one brings us one step closer to normalizing cannabis, the more it is seen - in a 'positive' light the better it is.  This one fun-  I'm going to paint a few other 'artist' inspired buds and see if people on IG or Fb can guess 'who it is'. hee hee hee    *she is already a gift to a Frida fan.
I believe Frida must have consumed, I hope she did - for her pain if anything else. 

Have a terrific day what ever you do! 
Try not to let these grey days get to you.  
Paint! Read, Cook, sew, crochet, bake, doodle, puzzle, volunteer, meditate, pray,  dance, walk, explore...

Have Faith
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​xox

Cannabis legalization is here to stay.. I was thinking- there is no way they can try to turn back time or decisions made regarding cannabis- you wanna see a revolt- that would do it.  
Cannabis is spreading across the USA in a great way.   
Actually, thanks to social media- cannabis is spreading across the world in a great way- I was just on Instagram and noticed something- there are some  SERIOUSLY professional, beautiful cannabis pages out there. I noticed a lovely company in Canada with chickens,  trees, nature- and thought- I'd buy from them. It's that simple. BE professional. Organic medicine - farm grown it appears. Nice. 

So delighted to see this industry- STEP away from bongs and boobs and grass on some girls ass.  This is our medicine, for many.   YES, there are some lovely ladies out there, posing with cannabis and small undies- o.k., why not - they have the bod...  please ladies, be the brain first,  said with TLC & THC. :) Of course there are pages still for the 'stoner mentality'- boobs, bongs, babes.. fine,  some of the 'joke' posts - are really funny and crack me up.  To each his own.  I will say though  I KNOW - when I started 10 years ago that is all 'it' was, even Canada's own 'Skunk magazine has come along way, which at the time I'd rather not have my comics in,  it was a decision I made- to try and take cannabis the other direction in my own way. Glad I did to this day. The other direction is becoming more and more inviting! 

Educate someone today! Introduce them to a new, positive, enticing  "page" on social media
there are more and more out there! OH- AND I am noticing a few compassion clubs/dispensaries that are taking positive actions by offering food drives, sock drives, discounts for veterans, seniors day! F*ck yes!
Why not?   It is AWESOME to see and I THANK you!

I love this little bud, I smiled the entire time painting him- look at that little face! lol
I just want to HUG him. 
I'm on a roll and cant stop- I already have 2 more ideas and one started!
​One a day... and today a friend and I are off for coffee & local & import!  Up to Kats Gallery to drop off something and pick up something and see what Kat has - always lovely merchandise & NEAT items.  & the to the Georgina Art gallery of the Christmas art sale!  Lets start this day!

Do what you love & the rest WILL follow.
Clearly, I love to paint little cowboy buds winning he wild west!
Wait until you see tomorrows... hee hee hee

Have faith 
xox <><

Has anyone told you lately?  You are Mer-Mazing!
Playing with paint as I work on a bigger acrylic, one I don't know if I'll share. 
I'm really into this 'brush stroke' on black thing-- interesting.
It's got a very powerful, heads on wtf attitude appeal I have finally finished the chalk sketching.  Believe it or not- I do not share quite a few painting.. for different reasons.  

I'm on  a mission if you didn't know- tho.  Bring awareness to cannabis in any way, I can.
Normalize.  Help if possible in Ending  the insanity. 
It is said cannabis helps in assisting with creativity!   What do you think?
To be honest I've always been creative, for as long as I can remember and terrible at numbers, history, geography, lol...   who cares! I am having fun 'if only in my mind' at the moment -  Isn't that the most important place?   So  Yes, I am sure it does inspire creativity - I find I can 'think' of many things  when 'high'  but at times it also can inspire a nap! lol 
You make creativity happen. Make creativity happen. Start with a  pencil and paper.
Have fun, play, imagine !!
I don't know about you,  but it is good for my  head, heart & art. 
Back to it.. working on another little bud along the same lines
& tomorrow I start my new painting apply the first brush stroke of paint! Can't wait.

Have Faith
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​xox

 

How it works in this life I believe..    be nice & Give what you can if you don't have money use your gifts to make people smile.  I can tell you it WORKS.. I am smiling  today. 

I painted a little 'custom coffee' sleeve the other day- I am so excited for her to see it - the though of her and her expression make me smile...  sure enough because i gave with TLC (as I do with all I paint)  a package arrived (Storm and I jumping in the kitchen!! -lol) - the same day - American thanksgiving and it is from an American friend - Stephen Boehme!! Glass artist supreme - and I started laughing!  I follow Stephen on PIN - he follows me and helps me! I know- every now and then he 'pins an octopus, bee or even something I'm working on- he an I, have the same eye, and it is enjoyable and inspiring to share with a fellow artist.
I made Stephen a Daurma doll egg- when I noticed he was 'pinning them' and sent it last Easter, I also made many for friends - NOW- I have my very own Glass buddy  -
EYES wide open- reminding me to achieve my goals and keep going! You know it! 
And RED for Luck & Good fortune!  ;)  I make my own luck, from now on! We all do.
Bring it on! I'm going to keep him on my desk.. and have name for him already - hee hee
 it a secret between me and my Daruma Doll

Inspired by love you can not fail.
I am grateful for my friends- I've never met Stephen- he's been warned he's in for a HUG supreme-when we do meet! lol - His wife is also aware! Haha!  To live in this time and make friends over the internet- is incredible. I've blogged about Stephen before - if you are a collector of glass art - you will thank me.   I do feel very "?' special? lol not in that way- a bit emotional, really that Stephen took the time to make this and sent it to me.  
I feel honoured - as an artist and friend and it does the heart good.
Thank you.

I am going to do the same in 2017 - a year to give.
I've been painting every day- I have so many little pieces- I don't know what to do with.. Im giving some away! yes, to those who have been faithfully following Georgia Toons on FB  for years. Why not.. so if I 'message you' asking for your address  you might want to provide it. 
GIVE  your talent,  your time...  you friendship.  

Love makes the world Go round. 

Have Faith!
xox
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​:)    Check out my doll:

                               If you can't see God in all,  you can't see God at all.

Give Thanks for ALL.

All medicines that help ease suffering & encourage healing!
All Humans
All Nature

With Love
Georgia 

It's my American friends Thanks Giving!  
My heart is with them for several reasons.  
I know many Americans are giving thanks for cannabis and it's PROGRESS forward!
Give thanks!  Finally, they can enjoy it recreationally & with each state that becomes legal, or  for medical purposes - myths are dispelled.   
Adults & Children finally become able to access medicine!  
Amen! Give Thanks!

Reading about children on drugs/prescribed pills is heart wrenching.  Some as young as 4 - is mind blowing- literally. Yet, we read about cannabis and the "research needed"  when we have constant proof & lawsuits these pills kill.  Don't get me wrong research is needed!  
I agree with it. Then those who wish to access it purely for the medicinal benefits may, for specific needs. We are well aware of the different strains & the different pains they assist.  I pray  kids will be able to access edibles - first, to try and see if this eases their depression/ADHD/?/what ever - in tiny does - I believe it would be a better alternative for all I have been reading about and know. YOU research it if you don't believe me.
IF they really NEED it... make it one of the first options to try, a natural plant.
No, I am not a doctor, I AM a mother sharing my opinion.
A mom with one son- who loves him to the universe and back.
A mom who witnessed pain being controlled  for the first time in 14 years with cannabis.
A miracle...  YES.
10 years later- Give thanks!! No side effects- like warned/promised by other  prescribed alternatives.  I am beyond thankful - I know more people will be helped.  Give Thanks.

I'm mostly appreciative of the actual American friend's I have made over the years.  
Thank you.
Several through face book, the EXPOs and other social medial outlets... Wow- what a world we live in - Give thanks! I have become very fond of a few of you and I feel the same returned. Give thanks, our world becomes closer every day.  
When we are closer we care about what happens to each other.  
Stephen our American Glass Artist friend (one of a few) e mailed me a package is on the way!! Poor Storm! Hahaha: This is me when waiting for a package: Sponge bob. 
Really, Im embarrassed to admit I get like this!  
hee hee hee - Storm a.k.a Patrick in this agrees! lol  Poppy is Sandy. ;) 
I do have one American friend in particular who has me smiling quite a bit lately,
Give Thanks. I find it fascinating our little differences- there is quite a few- you don't really notice  it until we can converse  'as friends'.  I like your accents!
It feels lovely to be smiling when I think of you.
Yes, I am truly thankful for ALL my American friends, you enrich my life, make me laugh, share your talents & gifts, kind e mail and more.  You have invited us into your homes and on your sofas! lol  Sent me everything from post cards to potholders!   Even those I do not communicate with on a regular basis, (Faye), I'm amazed at how many time many of you pop in my head. Give Thanks.  I have several American friends & fans with 'Georgia Toons' - most of my post cards have gone to the USA, how wonderful and FUN to write post cards to places I have only read about in books or heard from Bugs ;) hee hee hee
Georgia Toons postcards on fridges across America!!  Who could ask of more?  Me!
I'm sending out more every year - Give thanks.   
​Thank YOU! Helping plant the seed of Cannabis Education.
I hope you enjoy your day with your family & friends and know, I'm thinking of you! 
OMGosh- Storm showed me footage of traffic in LA . No thanks! Kowabunga!
Drive safe!

Back to painting one of my all time favourite quotes. 
I'll share tomorrow - as continued thanks! ;)
I do have a wicked craving for some turkey.. Poppy too. 

Happy Thanks Giving! 
With Love:
​Georgia & family

I've always admired 'Georgia the artist but was not aware of 'Georgia the woman until recently.   Where to begin - she did what made her happy, painting alone in the middle of nowhere...  to many this would sound unattractive- to me it is a dream come true.  lol  
There is nothing more frustrating  than to be constantly interrupted when trying to paint, back then, she ALSO did not have a computer and cell phone to assist with such distractions.  I believe she would be like this Georgia - I'll pass on the cell phone.  Georgia did not want to be ignored as an artist,  in a world dominated by men (even the art world) simply because they were, so she painted HUGE so she could not be ignored.    For years she lived in an apartment in NewYork and painted the city from their window.. yuk, I like the art- but for an artist...  I get why she did it, for LOVE as usual.  In love with a man who she could not control  (much like Frida) but he helped take her to 'new levels',  with her art and passion - a loyal love bond created until he died. Bring on love. 

I was not aware Georgia was not thrilled with people believing her flower art was 'sexual-  to the point of stating her art represented the female clitoris.  It did not- she just painted shapes and colors which her mind saw,  yet a stranger THINKS they know what the painting represents to the artist. Please.  No wonder she was pissed, sadly to the point she started to paint still life, like a bowl of pears.
"You write about my flower as if I think and see what you think and see of the flower - and I don't."

Luckily Georgia Found New Mexico  and Ghost Ranch for all of us. I've never seen such images- coming from Canada- the land of trees rock and more trees. Fascinating! The sky alone!! I look at images and think - they must be photoshopped!  Colors that stimulate my brain screaming for paint! Georgia has a couple of quotes that resonated with me to the point of being painful or celebrated! I'll choose celebrated:

I've been absolutely terrified every moment of my life - and I've never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.
  
I think it's so foolish for people to want to be happy. Happy is so momentary--you're happy for an instant and then you start thinking again. Interest is the most important thing in life; happiness is temporary, but interest is continuous.
I have a single track mind. I work on an idea for a long time. It's like getting acquainted with a person, and I don't get acquainted easily.    * this one is especially true. lol 


What a strong, beautiful (outside and in) woman.  Happy by herself.  
I cannot put into words my true admiration for Georgia.  Look at her work.  Deeply, as it was meant to be looked at.   I want to see some of Georgia's work 'live'.  It is on the top 5 of my to do list.  Number one on my TO DO list makes SMILE.  lol   It's a secret.  
Make a list.   Paint. I'd love to see Georgias home, but I have the feeling it's not open to the public- you can take a walking tour around the area.  I watched a documentary on Georgia - all it did was make me want some HUGE canvas... soon Georgia - it's coming.
Huge canvas,  huge landscapes and huge life...  
​"You get whatever accomplishment you are willing to declare." 

I'm about to do that right now..    
Do what you love and the rest will follow.
Georgia died on my birthdate March 6, 1986 (aged 98)  it made me feel a little more connected.   This birthday I will be celebrating  Georgia!  Wait & see.

Have Faith 
xox 
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Thinking about old dogs and missing  my old girl 'Tequila.
She loved cannabis. 
Several of our dogs enjoyed cannabis.
They know when and what helps.  

Have Faith
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​xox

From  T-shirts to parkas in 48 hours.  
Oh Canada... this does not help with friends in warm climates, reminding me 'how warm it is."   Still - I've straightened my office, thought all day of the king(s) of the jungle.
3 Kings currently on my mind.   One King is always there to remind me of priorities.  
Cannabis - the plant that heals & helps!!!  King of the plant world. 
Was I 'too soon' with my predictions for cannabis becoming less of a problem and more celebrated? Not with the new Trump Government from the sounds of it.  I can't even 'go there... and won't, until  something is concrete - no point worrying about something that might not happen.

Instead  today my mind wandered- I feel fantastic. Why.. I'm not socializing much -only a select few- this include e mail, phone (VERY FEW), and real life - fewer.
**PAINTING more. Deleted my 'faith karma' page on FB...  I read some remarks about a personal  friend and  became pissed off!  lol and thought again - you have no clue , it was just a nasty 'personal remark' & that is just it. How much do we really know? Not much.  
I did not respond- because I know better - but for all those that don't, they "like"...  hate mongering.  I will continue to use the 'Georgia Toons' Page .. not as much.  
I don't care anymore..  I'm not here to post - I'm here to  paint.
Watch me.

I feel pretty  f*cking fantastic these past few days in particular.. dreaming.
I did paint my first very 'sexual' little painting.. a woman experiencing an orgasm - it flooding out to be #waterislife.  kinda just happened. I'm not sharing it tho- not ready to 'expose myself '  on IG that way... yet.
I'm going to have a series of them..  painting or orgasms!? LOL!! I crack me up. 
Time to go - I have NEW black canvas and want to start serious painting with a Bluejay & raven.  'Hello Goodbye'

On a positive note! hee hee- at the Mushroom diner   - Richard, who was sitting at our table had on a fabulous shirt, I remarked, "I wish dressed more eccentric" and Ross commented  "whats keeping you?!!"  I had no reply.   Today, I woke up and treated myself to a new blouse & jeans from MANGO - The clothing is right up my alley.. comfortable, clean, simple. I also have made an executive decision- I am a 'pants woman' from here on in!!! Adios skirts.   You can blame Georgia - I THANK her.. more on Georgia soon.
Here we Go..........    !!!

I was promised a miracle..
I expect a miracle.
I know one is on the way.                    

​Look at Cannabis in Canada!!  Give thanks for Miracles.

Have Faith.
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xox

                                                     We can Do it! We CANnabis!  
Cannabis is gaining momentum in Canada & the United States of America!
Legalization in the spring in Canada- that's months away- you will see a change!
Less alcohol consumption (I hope), less smoking tobacco, happier & healthier people!
Less pain, more relaxing more focus too!  Safer - educated options!!
No more vulnerable young women having to visit shady drug dealers when they can get it at a local dispensary! AMEN
Ideally I would want decriminialization- it was not happening  - it still might! & SHOULD This is GOOD! This is fewer people being punished over a plant!!!
​*SHE should be celebrated

For those that want it - they will take it!
Others will sit and watch TV., No one to blame but yourself. (<mom talk)  
I use cannabis all day to keep moving! To keep painting, gardening, cooking, dog walking...  
To keep from sitting and getting depressed.    Nope.  
Are you judging me?
Would you judge me if i told you I took my prescription all day that kept me moving, gardening, painting...  it's NO different at all.
* other than - I bet I have fewer harmful side effects. lol 

Medicate & paint * I am at peace.. a few nice breaks in between, chat with friends, play with the dogs.. dream of walking in caves.. today I imagined I could feel everything around me. My hands gently brushed across the sandy walls, images of lions- I wonder what they were thinking.  The awe in their minds as they transferred memory to walls- without the use of T.V., Photos or their iPad.  With a 'burnt stick' no less.  Remarkable. 
Talk about positive thinking,   I doubt you are allowed to touch the caves.
I might have to start with ' less popular cave art closer to home.  hee hee.

* It is the female plant CANNABIS < It's 'REAL' name which produces the bud!
God once again showing us the miracle in daily life - Look at it!
Every dispensary should have a plant for clients to see, feel, smell & appreciate.
It is time to CELEBRATE!!!   
WE CANnabis! 

YOU have done this. Every time you talked about canabis you helped bring about awareness.  Thank you. Everyone who worked to bring awareness as cannabis medicine for children thank you... and for those who STILL are & will continue to do so for a few years yet,  because of corrupt laws - that you.

Have faith
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​xox

'Tell me no lies' is complete. 
'Don't try to guess what YOU think it represents..  you might be wrong.   lol 
It was fun, I needed it - got me through the 'TRUMP hump'.. I hope.
Sorted out some stuff in my mind and now it is DONE. over. time to move on.
back to focusing on work, cannabis cartons, painting and having some pleasurable moments in between - moving forward. 
Thats' how 'I' do it. No wonder I asked for 2 more canvas for the weekend.
How do YOU do it? Everyone must have a hobby.  ;) 

I was conversing with a friend who reminded me 'this is not a dress rehearsal..." a cliche coming from most - not in this case, I shall respect and  indeed heed the advice.
Paint!!! Because that is what I am here to do.  I know.
I have NEW ideas and want to get into more serious painting, 'Nude even!  
;)      Seriously!
Dream (paint my new slogan) hee hee & get back to this cute little 'lady bud'!

Enjoy "Tell me no lies.."   if you do, I will know and  I have no time for bull.  ;D

I read a quote yesterday by Georgia O'keefe that has resonated with my soul btw..           
“I do not wish to try to live among many people – they tire me more than anything...”  Georgia O'Keefe

*for any that are reading I am closing my 'alias' Fb. If I want news I will go to the source- trying to figure out FB bullshit is too time consuming. I will continue the Georgia Toons page.  In recent days - the level of hatred, negative remarks and so forth also has convinced me- I don't need to read others 'anger' others with nothing 'better' to do.  I have better control of what I am viewing on IG. believe it or not - this DRAMA in the USA right now IS what the political powers want.  More of the poor will be thrown in jail. ;(  
Anyone who wants to read 'me' can still message me via- 'Georgia Toons'... or here.
 
​***ABOUT the  'kids & medicine' cartoon, its really 'hit a nerve researching this terrible, EVIL fucking PILL PUSHING, greedy  Arrrrrrggghh!!!!!  Must calm down, breath, think of being in caves...   looking at art.   Back to my 'happy place' so I may focus.  

​Thank you God.
Time to medicate & paint my 'Miss CannaBud!!!

Have Faith
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xox

Kowabunga! It's expected to be 12 today and 15 on Friday!!  
This mid November weather has me thinking spring without witnessing winter!  lol
As much as one moment - I am bouncing around the backyard, chatting with the birds (those who are still here- thankfully, the grackles have gone)  looking at the green leaves still on the oak tree, the green grass... yesterday, I pulled up a chair and sat in the sunshine  for a  couple of hours!  Then, I realize it is Mid November and never in my life before can I remember weather like this.

'Hello Global warming... your warm face glowing has me confused for a few moments.
Come on... do you think Global Warming is not a reality? Eh?
I find myself like many Canadians feeling guilty - Sure, I've always admired the southern states- warm all year.. sunshine, cactus and swimming  - unlike COLD, icicles & skating, but I find I go from feeling elated to defeated in moments.  The world is melting.  
So, rather than beat myself up - I'm having hard time controlling this climate change on my own... I will enjoy the sunshine, lovely weather and turn all my lights off!
I'll use less water & try to make less garbage...   I'll do what I can.
It's all I can do.  

​More than many still, who do not even acknowledge a problem. WTF Eh?

Enjoy the weather Canada.. I know I'm not alone as I reach for my sketchbook to go out and draw a few remaining plants - the good news:
Friday it's going to be 15!! Saturday 14...I will be out there you can bet- Sunday 4, Monday 2 and I'll be inside snuggling with Poppy - Canadian weather creeps in as you find me dreaming of cactus & swimming for  a few months more.

Have faith
xox
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Kids and pills tomorrow.. and cannabis of course.
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Mmmmmmmm Mmmmmmmmm Mushrooms!!
Last night was the fall mushroom dinner with my son @ Piatto Restaurant  and the meal was as usual - delectable!  From start to finish, every meal has mushrooms and each course better than the last! Also a nice detail with everyone having a 'big mushroom shaped potato' on their plate - I KNOW the amount of work this would have taken and it was a lovely, impressive touch.

We sat with some lovely people, very interesting (I feel like bugs bunny when I just said that) sharing adventures, travel stories and more- there was never a silent moment - unless we were all eating and even then - the conversations never stopped. From cat towers to waterfalls...  quite a few giggles were to be had. 

Ironically before arriving I asked Storm "do you mind if we sit alone tonight, I just want it to be about the meal- no idle chatter "  lol - so glad  when we arrived  we were immediately told 'where we were sitting - at the head table. hee hee - Storm looked at me -  we exchanged the here we go glance :) & had a  terrific evening as usual! I can't thank my son enough... he does not have to take me, it does me proud to attend this meal - to see my son 'the Foray Director' (hee hee) is respected & liked and everyone has a smile an something nice to say!   Not to mention his knowledge on mushrooms, he can hold a conversation with the best of them and does.  
The Mycological Society of Toronto is growing in leaps and bounds - I get it!!!
The Forays are FUN - the wide range of people is incredible, every profession and level of education all mingling - coming together by mycelium - Don't fool yourself if you think the mushrooms are not bringing all these people together.  Watch a documentary - here is a good one: World of Fungus   Have a watch.  You will learn something! The forays are also a way to LEARN which mushrooms are safe and which are NOT - *NEVER EAT A MUSHROOM YOU FIND IN THE WILD IF YOU DO NOT KNOW IF IT IS SAFE TO EAT.  People dies STILL all the time, recently a little boy in B.C. died from eating a "death cap" while on a foray with his parents - especially little ones! Teach THEM NOW, I've seen death caps all over this foray season.
Cannabis - O deaths.        Hmmmmmmmmmm... just sayin'.

One gentleman was sharing he is making a mini film with the song 'Oh' Canada' for our 150 this year!!  Canada will be 150 years young and there are many events planned this year
so  COME VISIT!: Canada is 150 years old!   I can't wait and will share when complete.  
Ending on a positive note - guess who was asked to draw a cartoon for the  MST newsletters?  I'm going to get right on that  & today I'm finishing my painting.               39

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          If one is lucky, a solitary fantasy can totally transform
​                                           one million realities.

                                                - Maya Angelou -

A little bit of  light can dispel a lot of darkness...

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Lies.. please, tell me no lies.  Even little ones.
We  all have lies which surround us, read the paper.  I have reached a new pinnacle in my life and it has me wanting to SOAR every time I feel it surge through me.  
Bullshit - you have met your match.
I simply am going to 'call people' on it. From now on...  lol  Tell me the truth.  
I recently did just that, after decades of confusion - I picked up the phone. The caller knew instantly  'who' I was, which was reassuring.. I asked a few questions and came away no longer confused, clearer than ever before as a matter of FACT.  Problem solved! Forever!  & now I can lay that one to rest.  Understanding more, forgiving more and forgetting finally.
It feels fucking fantastic & gave me a new found sense of strength & power & a great conversation with a "you can call me anytime - which was really nice."      I'll move on. 

Then there are 'little lies'.. kinda fun at times- but then too, with my imagination- they can escalate into 'a frenzy' sometimes good and sometimes bad.  So please, don't.  
Know I'll check - from now on - I'll ask- whom ever I think might know the answer. Simple.
Wow.  Just ask.  As soon as possible - so you do not over think/stress.
When someone is in front of you - you can tell sometimes if they are just being cheeky- 'pulling my leg'- that's different from lying- or is it? I ask: are you pulling my leg?   
Ivan pulls my leg from time to time.. my pal Jim is also good at it. 
With e mail- it's not so easy to tell.  No wonder Pinocchio comes to mind!

I just needed to paint! TRUMP has me stumped.  I respect Americans have anew president - but I don't like him..  most women don't.  HE has triggered something - I'll be the first to admit- I have fucking had it with 'men like him' making remarks like they do & I personally have been forced to deal with them MY ENTIRE LIFE. No more.  
We had one such fucking remark not long ago:
We had to renew our personal insurance, Norm & Storm met with the "broker" at a coffee shop a few months back. He wanted to come to our home- but Norm explained I was not well and we don't have people over. When 'he' met them one of his first remarks was:
   "Going to renew the policy Norm? More money for Hookers and cocaine.."
Storm was shocked- he told me first - then Norm confirmed. Storm was disgusted.  Storm rarely says anything negative about anyone, not this time & he said he was 'like that' the entire meeting and told his dad to 'drop that asshole'.  He knew I was at home ill, Norms wife, Storms mom and he says this shit?? I was LIVID.. but I was sick.. it's been months.

Friday, I called head office... I explained (very calmly- thank God - it's been a few months) what happened and "IF they do not get our policy off that pigs hands I will call the papers." 
I won't name him, the company formerly Penncorp Canada has recently changed names,  HE KNOWS -  he called after their visit- and I answered the phone- he knew and I knew instantly- I could hear it in his demeanor  - I confronted him,  he admitted the remark
 his response: "oh .. I was just joking"                 FUCK that.  
Every time we allow these 'Jokes' to go on-  YOU know they will- it disrespects women- Mothers, wives, sisters & daughters. THE OTHER half of the population.. Norm is in the dog house - I told him to change it after the incident and just found out last week - we are still paying this disrespectful asshole MONEY.  No more.  
The company has assure me they will handle the problem & the policy will be turned over  to a more professional, respectful broker.  I will hear back this week.
'Just joking..'  fine.
I'm not joking & I'm NOT giving you a cent/nickel  ;)  more.   There you go.
That is how to do it.   Pay attention and do it with your dollar. 

I'm back painting Pinicchio today- and guess what- I also painted a MINI study.. I think I'll give one away.   He makes me smile. Not nearly finished.. a bird haven I think I need to add 'several' more... we'll see.

Have Faith ...in each other.
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More raids on dispensaries recently - Police & Politicians claim they are 'protecting us' - from whom? Death? From cannabis? Scum of the earth? I can think of a few worse people than those that sell cannabis and baked goods.
We don't need your protection, it's never happened, we won't die. No lie.
Do Police stand outside drug stores and warn people about the  # of deaths caused from pain PILLS every year?   Well?
O.k. - I do understand all the new places wanting to OPEN! Heck! I want to open a dispensary!  'Georgia Toons Tokes' & bong shop!! LoL - right Jerry?  If it is done correctly, properly pleasing the patients/clients - it will survive.  If it sells other products it shouldn't be selling - then it will be dealt with accordingly OR if it is crappy product - people won't go and it will shut itself down. Simple.

When smaller dispensaries are shut down - especially the established places - who does it hurt?  
The business owners?  No, facts are they will pay a fine- deal with court and probably 'win', since cannabis is going the direction it is - costing tax payers until it does become legal and this bullshit stops.
The people who are hurt when dispensaries are shut down are people who are now having to 'go' elsewhere.  People who are sick, suffer terribly from chronic pain - who cares now if they must go further, wait longer, suffer more.   Not the politicians or police.
The prices will probably go up for patients - court costs to cover.
Will politicians help here? I doubt it.
Some people, instead of getting reliable, safe medicine - be FORCED back to ILLEGAL street dealers- for medicine. Thank you Politicians & Police for looking after our safety.  This includes the 'kids' you are so worried about- they will get it anyway, and will be introduce to more with  dealers - street dealers don't care if your kid smokes 'pot' they want them hooked on something more addictive.  

Please do not play into everything you hear or read - check!
Check what I have to say!  Please.
If you have been visiting a dispensary that has been closed  make your concerns heard- let your politician know they are causing you  anguish.  Do not go elsewhere - try to continue to support your dispensary.  There is more than enough room for large and small scale dispensaries - let the people choose.  
I like 'mom & pop' stores and will always support them with my $. 
Cannabis  is here to stay.

I look at Storm everyday and Thank God for cannabis.
 Have Faith 
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Let us remember all who have died frighting for what they believed  was important.
As we witness the United States fight amongst itself & others,  it  has never been more import to understand Remembrance Day & pray we DO NOT REPEAT it.
​War - what is is good for - absolutely nothing. 


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Wow...  how does one react to todays news?
I woke up and asked- who won? 
"Trump.."    
"Tell me your joking"  I said.
Nope - No joke. I don't even know what to say..  I feel a sense of sadness for America today, one I have never had in my life before.  America will never be 'great again' in my mind,  some of the  statements made by the new president of the 'US of America', the hatred vomited from his own mouth these last months sadly will never be forgotten.
I did check out the page of a Chelsea Handler today- she's been bragging she would leave if Trump were to become next president... the comments on her page - wow,  and so it begins.  Come to Canada Chelsea...  please leave the gun mentality behind.   
I have several friends I'd love to welcome here today.  

ON a postive note..
I painted  Frida Poppy yesterday!  
Feeling a bit 'Fridaish' myself these days... I was inspired by a documentary I watched- I realized how little I knew about Frida.  Inspired is putting it mildly,  I WANT to PAINT today! A new canvas - Not sure what.  Anything - just to paint. 
Escape.  
Frida & Diego  - a love like that!?  Would you want it?
 Talk about inspiration feeding off of each other!  it gives me goosebumps! 
It was a fascinating documentary- I know more and will be learning more about Friday - today before I start the next painting.  I sent  a girlfriend an e mail telling her I want to be Canada's Frida! LOL,   I liked how she THOUGHT.   Bring it on baby. 
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Do what you love and you will not fail!

TOMORROW  a new cannabis cartoon..  a few on the way with cannabis
NOW FINALLY becoming MAINSTRM MEDICINE!!  
AMEN.

​You can see my Poppy Frida Time Lapse here:   On Instagram.

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Give your favourite NUG a HUG today!  If you can.
I feel incredibly helpless with this American election, we can't vote. 
Canadians can only sit and watch in  amusement, astonishment & horror as it unfolds.  
Who would want to vote for either? Talk about a rock and a hard place?  Yikes.

It does have me thinking about my American friends.
It's all I can do - send  love  to you... as I paint with TLC & THC. 

What will all this mean for cannabis? 
Viable business or Violent criminals?
What does this mean for America? 

Not being able to govern events, I govern myself. 
- Michel de Montaigne - 

Peace, Love and Good thoughts… prayers coming your way.

With Love
Georgia 

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My warm up today.. #NODAPL in my opinion more important than the election.
What will any of it matter when we have no water to drink? 

Currently, inking a new cannabis cartoon regarding shutting down dispensaries..
tomorrow some love for my American friends as the day of the election arrives.
This election has me speechless... believe it or not.
NUG HUG.
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These drawings/painting are not big- it stretches my hands & mind before I paint..