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MMAR changes  & Petition   *One of many.

31/12/2012

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Today's hero Is Wayne Phillips,  just one of many who I imagine will be reaching out and trying to educate the masses. This is just one petition started. 
This is  how most  Canadians feel on the MMAR program. How sad that those who need this medicine and worry about life - with pain and troubles already - will have to start to deal with this. Human Rights - made wrong. Thank you Wayne for taking the time to speak up and educate.


The proposed changes to MMAR will make it far more difficult, if not outright impossible, for people choosing to utilize their constitutional rights to use cannabis (marihuana) according to what their medicinal requirements necessitate. The proposed Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR) won't help control illegal activity, if anything, this proposed model will contribute to illegal activity by forcing sick, disabled, and dying Canadians, who won't be able to afford to bear the exorbitant costs entailed in the proposed model, as well as those whose pain levels exceed what the limits proscribe, back into the streets and the realm of criminal activity.

The proposed model will negatively affect medicinal cannabis exemptees in the following ways:

- It unduly limits the amount of cannabis (marihuana) those Authorized To Possess would be legally entitled to possess. 
- It interferes in the amount a physician is allowed to prescribe; moreover, how that (interference) relates to pain management needs to be considered. 
- Being on a fixed incomes, the costs which the proposed model would incur – assuming no subsidization occurs – would far exceed what most would seeking access would be able to afford. 
- Currently, those Authorized To Possess minimize and or nullify expenses incurred by opting for either PPL's or DG's to provide monthly allotments of cannabis.

Currently, hundreds of thousands of dollars (across Canada) are saved every month in pharmaceutical prescription costs alone thanks to those who opt to use cannabis medicinally. That does not even begin to take into consideration costs incurred such as office visits, E..R. treatment and/or hospitalization as a result of the side effects of the pharmaceuticals (once) prescribed. The proposed model offends both the integrity and sanctity of holistic well-being for both ATP holders and the various Provinces that make up Canada.

The idea that the proposed Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR) will allow for easier access for patients is meant to impart the idea that by broadening the category of who gets to authorize the use of medicinal cannabis it would effectively provide a comfort zone wherein doctors shed their existing concerns about prescribing medicinal cannabis and get on board. Nothing could be further from the truth! According to an article (Globe and Mail, Mon. Dec. 17) entitled “Medical marijuana move angers health professionals” Anna Reid, president of the Canadian Medical Association, which represents Canada’s 76,000 physicians summed it up by saying, “The federal government established the program and is now abdicating its role as a regulator of medical marijuana.” She also said that doctors still have real problems about being asked to prescribe a drug that is not rigorously tested and that will continue to grow worse under the new regulations. “It’s the equivalent of asking doctors to prescribe while blindfolded,” Dr. Reid said.

Claims (by the Minister of Health) that the current medical marijuana regulations have left the system open to abuse is more an indictment of your supervision/management of the current regulations, as directed by Health Canada, than it is an indictment of the current regulations. After all, to have mismanaged the program to the extent that it received complaints from other stakeholders is one thing, having MMAR deemed unconstitutional on eight occasions by the courts (in just over a decade) is quite another! Together, however, they constitute a a clear and irrefutable indictment. It is small wonder that legislation pertaining to the possession and production of cannabis is even recognized by law today.

Considering Health Canada is currently embroiled in court actions where issues of constitutionality regarding MMAR are at stake, the idea of promoting such a severe remedy as outlined in the proposed model only serves to demonstrate that the health and welfare of those Authorized To Possess who rely on PPL's and DG”s as established under the current model are of no consequence to Health Canada or the current Government.
Wayne Phillips

Please feel free to sign the petition!! 

http://www.change.org/petitions/end-the-bureaucratic-disentitlement-being-waged-on-canada-s-mmar-recipients?utm_campaign=friend_inviter_modal&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=share_petition&utm_term=permissions_dialog_true


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Every seed is a seed of HOPE!

28/12/2012

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How true the quote is (by: Robert H. Schuller) With every seed planted we also plant hope - and that tiny seed  is a source for huge hope! When we start our tomato seeds every year the first thought I have is: I wonder how many tomatoes we will get and how great they will be - juicy, firm, red - better than anything purchased in a store! Well - other than the farmers market.

As with life - we only need a tiny seed sometimes of hope. I have to say when I woke up this morning,  it took so long (over 40 mins.)  for my twitch to kick in I thought - It's gone! 
It's gone! I got up - dressed, had coffee and still only a tiny little linger...
I was so excited I started to cry and then started to twitch ! LOL  
It is still good and I've been up for 3 hours. It is amazing what it does for the mind. HOPE.  Then I read Germany is making it so seriously ill people can grow their own medicine and parents are seriously looking into Cannabis for Autism in record numbers -WHY- because they have seen how it is helping other children - Thank God to the parents who have shared their experience and live with it daily. I have seen some of the children Cannabis is helping and those parents have such a difficult road ahead of them. The last thing they should have to worry about is the politics of it all.  
I have HOPE that Health Canada will recognize what the are doing to MMAR patients is WRONG. Compassion needs to be shown for those who need it - not added stress.
 I have hope! I
I'm going to send my surgeon an e mail thanking him again - this is the best I have felt with this twitch is over 3 YEARS!  Craft room - here I come! I have Hempy Stalkers to make! Already on order for the Treating Yourself EXPO.    I HOPE everyone has a great day! 
Eat an apple and look at those seeds... Imagine the number of apples from one seed and Thank God for providing the seeds.  
ALL OF them, for everyone.  
How is an apple seed different from a Cannabis seed? 
A Cannabis seed brings those who are hurting - HOPE!
xox <><  ♥☯☮

I love listening to this when I draw. It is meditation for my mind. 
Om Mani Padme Hum...

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Winter Storm

27/12/2012

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Perfect day for a winter storm! Norm has the week off - thank goodness he likes to shovel! I have been decorating cookies - since they were so good we decided another batch was in order, the ginger bread now take on a new appearance of zombie cookies ;-)
Tomorrow is tree take down day! LOL- I like to have my house clean and ready to welcome the new year - with all the snowmen and Santa's packed away for another year. 
I did get a stuffed Kermit for Christmas - just his face gives me a giggle.  I believe I'll try to have a bit of photo fun with him. Get creative with my Kermit.  
A sober reminder for this time of the yearI have seen several R.I.D.E.  out the past few days and hope people remember to NEVER drink and drive. 
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=381987865117

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2012 is almost gone...

26/12/2012

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Yes! We are still here! It's almost 2013 and I cannot wait! Yesterday - Christmas day - also 6 weeks to the day after my surgery, so I am celebrating! 
One, that I'm still here and although what seems like a long time healing, I am now walking better, my twitch still here -is not as painful as it was so I am grateful! 
We had a wonderful Christmas, although I was called a bit of a 'scrooge' - brain surgery is no excuse not to go Christmas shopping - this coming from 2 guys who went Christmas shopping the week/day before.  ;-)

My son  picked me the perfect gift! New pencil crayons- not just pencil crayons- they are like they ultimate drug for me! New colors, I never even knew existed! It is hard for me not to just sit and play!! I did use them for the toon above, new paint brushes and my hubby made me a new side table! No more spills! Complete with treat drawer for late night cartooning munchies.  Kermit was also a gift this year! I plan on having a bit of fun with him.  I did not need or ask for anything so it was really nice to see the thought they put into it. 

I have made up my mind that I will continue to draw what I believe! I will draw what my heart wants me to draw in 2013. As much as I believe in Cannabis as a medicine and will continue to help raise awareness (like the new changes that will hurt so many with the new MMAR program- drawings waiting) .... I see other issues that we all deal with on a grander scale and hope to address some attention to them as well & just have some fun!  We all need to step back, breath and take a break from time to time, perhaps have a giggle. Luckily for me I have my girls and guys who are a constant source of love, entertainment and material.
My own personal goal is to be a better person than I was yesterday. Every day. 
Time for a few days off to organize, reboot, clean and organize my studio for what promised to be a better, busier year!   
Get ready! 2013 is almost here! 
How will you make 2013 a better place for all of us?
xox <><  ONE LOVE 


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Merry Christmas.

25/12/2012

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The best gifts we already own.

23/12/2012

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The best gifts we already own.
Health.
Imagination.
Faith.
Strength.
Creativity. 
Talent...    the list is endless.  
We just have to remember to use them from time to time. 
Re Gift!  The ultimate re-gift when you share your talent with others.
Merry Christmas. xox <>< 



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I decided to see if  sex sells... I made this card and will post and see how many shares it gets, see if it is more of a hit than last years leaf in a wreath.
 Tis the season. 
It does depend on where you live. 
It does depend which state you are in.
State of mind.
:)


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It's NOT easy being green! 

21/12/2012

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It's not easy being green and it is not easy having green as your medicine. 
I should be sitting here with thoughts of cheer,
 Christmas being just a few days away but I am preoccupied to say the least. 

Recently changes have been made to our Medical Marijuana (Cannabis)  program with Health Canada. 
The 'just of it' in my opinion:  
 Merry F*&^%$* Christmas - all you sick and suffering - get ready for next year when we take you to jail for what we allowed you to do in the first place. 

For those what are not aware: when you applied to Health Canada for Medical Cannabis you could also apply to grow your own medicine. Storm could not as he was only 15 - I think you have to be 21. I have had the pleasure of meeting  many the past few years who do grow their own medicine and it is a God send!  It has allowed many to be in complete control with what they put into their body - as in how they grow their medicine and the desired strain. Different strains for different pains,  much like some prefer tylenol over aspirin.  It has kept them safe from purchasing  Cannabis from the black market and helped them financially. NOW the rules have changed? Health Canada is removing all the licenses for people to grow their own and are farming it out to BIG grows. Perhaps  the pharmaceutical  companies who already make billions for over priced medications. Go figure.  Who did not see that waiting in the wings...

So those who are already struggling will now be forced to fewer options, pay higher prices and have NO control.  MOST of the seriously ill that use and grow their own cannabis that I know of are already  struggling to make ends meet - are on government assistance and have a hard time putting food on the table let alone medicine.  One friend admitted to me she will go back on pills because they are easier to get and cheaper for her - even thought it is killing her insides and turns her into a T.V watching zombie ;-(
Lets not forgot about those who truly enjoy growing cannabis. The gardeners! 
Now they want to take away pleasure as well. 
It won't work. Prohibition does not work and this is still prohibition - It is worse! 

Health Canada told people they could grow, many people have invested a lot of money and time and education on learning how to grow good quality medicine for themselves and have been doing this for years.  Many also find it truly a release - a passion. I know people who say it is all they have - much like I need to draw! Another friend told me if he can’t grow his life will be over. It is all he does, all that keeps him going is working in his garden, his reason for getting up everyday.

One friend has taken to the art of bonsai cannabis trees- now suddenly he will be considered a criminal and sent to jail! 
FOR SOMETHING that was allowed by Health Canada?  
For growing plants. <<< Stop and think about that please.
I already hear people saying they won’t stop. 
WHY SHOULD THEY!?  
Who will get busted first - the people who have always had ILLEGAL grows? No, they will still operate - it will be those that were registered with the program and have been proud of the fact that they grow their own medicine. The illegal ones will still do it - only now  even those that do really NEED it will be forced to become criminals by their country  ;-( 

It is a crime! Not just about cannabis, a crime against human rights. EVERYONE has the right to be healthy.
These are NOT meth labs we are talking about - It is a few plants!!!  Not everyone that grows  has a grow factory! 
Media-scare tactics;  just like they use to say it had no medicinal value - funny now that everyone from government to entrepreneurs (just saw a cannabis pain patch for pets patent) trying to market Cannabis as a medicine.  
What about people like Storm that use Cannabis for their chronic pain!? Those who have HIV, Cancer, Arthritis, PTSD, all who use cannabis  In order to live - I read we can expect the cost to be anywhere from 30,000 for a year and UP!!  OMG. -Just the thought of that brings knots to my stomach  & tears to my eyes.  We do not have benefits, we can hardly afford any medications as it is!   I know too many in this same situation! 

I HOPE everyone that was given the license to grow FIGHTS - stands up for what they believe it. It is wrong. 
            Decriminalize.  It is the Humane thing to do.
Make it what it is a plant and end this unnecessary suffering and incarceration of sick people who just want to live a  HAPPY LIFE! 
Other places in the world people are permitted to grow small amounts for personal use. It should be the same.
We are never going to stop the big criminals that grow - especially if the police have to deal with more bullshit like arresting the sick?
How is this any different  than making your own beer?
It’s not - except that alcohol is far more dangerous than cannabis,

and Cannabis helps ease pain and is used as a medicine all around the world and has been since the beginning of time.
My wish this Christmas- to put an end to this insanity so people can heal themselves. Mentally and physically . ONE LOVE

For now - Christmas is a few days away... back to baking, spending time with those I LOVE and thanking God for this plant that has helped so many. 
It has been the best gift our family has even been given and I as long as I breath I will never stop fighting for the rights of my son, for my own human rights and to try to help many who don’t seem to have a voice. Too tired most of them...  I can understand where they are coming from.
http://www.torontosun.com/2012/06/22/changes-to-medical-pot-program-could-double-costs-users-sayhttp://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/consultation/marihuana/_2011/program/consult-eng.php
xox <>< 


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Make a statement!

20/12/2012

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These Canvas's cost pennies to make! Once finished they can make quite an impact! 
What better way to express your feeling with words. IF you don't feel like painting - you could  follow the first few steps and then collage real leaves on the canvas- It of course does not have to be about cannabis.  How cute to do a canvas covered in dog quotes, jokes and saying and then add a silhouette of your favorite canine pal! As with all art the ideas are endless. Have fun  medicate and create- do what brings you peace! ☮♥☯
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Shaved Pussy

19/12/2012

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I started to notice shaved kitties on PIN. 
They crack me up. As tempted as I am, I can not and will not do this to any of our kitties - there is a reason they have their fur. 
I guess in a warm climate - ?
So since I could not do it in real life - it seem the obvious step was the cartoon.
I'm also not big on clothing - although the girls do have a few outfits ;-)
Our pets are not props. BUT I see no harm in the occasional costumes, sweaters and hats;-) As for painting & shaving - I think if  'Fido' had the choice - he probably would not.
As long as my girls are getting love and attention, food and exercise - they have no desire for diamonds or hair do's.  -None that they have expressed.   xox 


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Christmas tree 2012

18/12/2012

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My tribute trees..  
One of my favorite things to draw and think about. 
So much to think about now that Health Canada wants to change the rules; toon's on the way. 
When I was drawing this I told myself, draw it as a gift for someone - draw it thinking how blessed I am to have this plant in our life.
Draw it to show love and what I think is important. 
Peace and the Planet. With each seed planted we grow Peace, Love for each other  and HOPE  for a better future where people are not treated like criminals. Celebrate a plant put on this earth by our maker to ease ones mind & body.
Decriminalize. 
Make it what it is a plant. Do not ruin lives over a plant.
It is never going away. Too many seeds in the world - just like us humans ;-) 
So do the right thing and end needless suffering. Jail & Pain.  
Educate others. Stand up for your rights! 
Plant the seed of Cannabis education where ever you go! 
To You -that can be who every you want it to be! 
From Me! That too can be from you! 
Give thanks for the healing herb and help end the insanity! 
I wish everyone has a wonderful Christmas - what ever it takes to make them happy.
Click on the image below to see them better. 
xox
♥☮✞☯☦☧☨☩☪☫☬☭   ONE Love.


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