The morning the drama continued... in an e mail, I was accused of being ‘High and Mighty’, not meant to be in a positive light I’m sure.  High and Mighty... I thought about that.  
Yes, I guess I am ‘High and Mighty’ - cannabis jokes aside   ;)  and I work hard at it, 
thank you.

God wants us to be high and Mighty!  Would we be created to be anything else? 
I will BE High and Mighty, over low and nasty any day. It’s work.   Family...
We are all family - if given 1/2 a chance there are those out there willing to love.  
Willing to be family - to encourage, support and watch each other flourish, 
in PEACE, Love & Happiness.

A cute quote that pops up on FB often, 
‘I have no time to hate, I’m too busy loving those that love me!  
So I let it be. Adios.  

I looked outside and  thought about Laughing Buddha. 
A Winter Laughing Buddha at that! The next thing  I know, I am in a different mind.
I’m smiling.
I think of people who make me want to be a better person , through constant examples of their own behavior, with what they say or what they create! With words or art.  Inspired and in spirit. It is all I have time for. 

The snow flakes.. took forever. I loved every second.
Have Faith. Do NOT tolerate nasty or hate... from anyone. 
Be High and Mighty! Rise above. 
xox 
<>< 

Another year is almost over.   
Christmas day was wonderful!  It was shared with family at my aunt & uncles.  Family I have not seen for about 3 years or more,  a few new faces added to the mix and a Christmas Feast was to be had! LOL  Poppy also joined us in her new Christmas dress, and was a perfect little lady.  It was good.  I felt surrounded by love!  Great food! My aunt made the best ham I've ever had, my mom made stuffing - out of this world, and our cousin dunked a turkey in a pot of grease! It cooked in under an hour and was delicious and neat - as we were outside in the crisp cool air.  My cousins daughter made desert - impressive from our 
new family baker - lol  she now will be pressured every big meal and I am sure she will produce!  We played a game that is something..  it certainly gets conversations going and cheeks blushing!   http://cardsagainsthumanity.com/  it's not for kids.   It had us laughing so hard at times it was hard to catch our breath. You can download it for free it says on the www.  We left feeling full. Full of food and love.  How it should be. 

The next day  other 'family' posted on FB, trash talk... and tagged me. 
Well, Georgia Toons was tagged - I guess for all to see. 
I don't allow tags for such reasons.  
I've had several 'trashy tags' appear on my page,  just like this one. 
It really got me thinking...  sadly. 
People/family who never speak to you, don't even acknowledge they know you are alive. They never contacted me before brain surgery to say 'good luck' or called after to see how I was. 'Family'.   REALLY?  
LOL  I was tagged but never once has this same person even 'liked' one of my cartoons. 
Not once.   Actions do speak volumes. Drama drama drama. 
I understand that this person felt hurt - so why not hurt everyone else. 

Family is just a word.  Thrown around when convenient. 
Family? It has been my own family in this life time that has said some of the most hurtful thing to me.  It is the same for many.
The post was deleted removed, other family deleted comments. 
I ended up feeling sorry for some mentioned - as I know, what was posted was not the case and they would also know it.  It was removed.. but not from the minds of those involved.  
I am grateful for it. It helps me remember 'who & why' we should let in OR not let in our lives.  Nasty is nasty and is never needed in anyones life.  Family or not.
I forgive but won't forget.  No thank you.  
I shared this because I know so many people that Christmas does exactly that - it makes us think we should tolerate abuse, name calling and more, from 'family', when what we should be doing is walking away from any and all negativity that only is designed to hurt. No matter what 'THEY' call themselves.

I'm taking a FB break until the new year.  When 2015  starts I will be even more diligent in posting - what makes this world a better place. NOT nasty.  I'm drawing. Planning and good things are happening! Exciting, big! I'm working with several talented, wonderful and inspiring people!  I have more cartoons on the way and when I enter this post I'm going in the next room to PAINT a LB and pour some love into it. ;)  

2015 is going to be terrific.  
I will make it that way. 
All day every day  lol as my friend would say!  
More on what's happening in 2015  tomorrow!!! 

The tree is up! The pickle has been hidden! 
In my mind this is how my tree gets decorated. 
Wishful thinking. 
The animals all like the tree. Poppy will watch the ornaments turn, Tequila like to sleep under it's glow. 
Scruffy could care less as with much else. 
Daisy  likes the gifts! We made the mistake of letting her unwrap a soccer ball  last year and I am sure she remembers.  The cat.. ALL cats like the tree.

Christmas a week away but I am as ready as I will be.
Time to do some baking this weekend and before you know it it will be time to pack it all away! 
My son took his annual photo with Santa and gave it to me this morning, every photo looks like he and Santa enjoy it more and more. LOL   It makes me SMILE. Who needs gold or diamonds with memories like these! 

I hope you are well into the Christmas spirit if it is important to you.

Remember the reason for the season.
A King is Born!  
Every year I draw the three kings....  excited to start this years drawing.
Celebrate in LOVE this very special birthday.
xox <><

During my researching about Cannabis you often read about other related topics. Mushrooms are another. Another natural substance that has been  forbidden.  Made illegal.
I do not know enough but what I have read - leads one to the same conclusion -  Mushrooms are in fact medicine.  Food Of the Gods,  natural plants that help heal our minds & therefore body... 
As soon as Storm was old enough to ask questions we told him the truth. 
Here is a perfect opportunity to do that, have some fun - educate on mushrooms- how to never eat any that they might find in the wild! Unless educated of course. ;) 
Teach about food and medicine!  Natural medicines can be talked about - like Cannabis! Ayahuasca and even Aloe!  The more your children know, they better prepared as young adults.  Educate - not lie. 
If they are aware enough to seriously question  Santa- Reindeer? 
Then they are aware enough to question much more.
Do you know why they say Reindeer fly? 
http://www.livescience.com/25731-magic-mushrooms-santa-claus.html


Give the gift of knowledge this Christmas. 
Start a new Christmas tradition! 
Teach them about natural plants and medicine. Let food be thy medicine.
You might possibly save your own child from years of misery later in life. 

Have faith 
xox <>< 

Yesterday, I wished for a snow day and  my wish came true! LOL  It is December in Canada after all! I wanted snow specifically to see the display! When i woke up the morning and peeked outside - there it was!  Figures, Normally I would have asked Norm to take a photo on his way to work - Today he took the day off! So - I was out there in my slippers and bathrobe! I had no idea the snow would show in the photo ;)  Still dark at 7 a.m.

It's his Birthday! 54 today, I thought 53. Anyway.  He is home and great- he missed this mornings commute!  Storm took us for breakfast - I made Norm a card  ;) with a simple poem, (below) to some morbid I'm sure - he loved it.  I was asked to make an elf today for the display and that is what I'm doing. That and Christmas stuff.
I'm making a few special cards, and starting anew pallet project! 
This time of the yesr I see so many ideas, I don't have the time to try 1/2! 
I am also painting cartoon Christmas ornaments for a dinner we are going to! 
Can't wait! 
I will have to 'post them' after the holidays - They will peek!!!

Have a creative day! 
xox 
<>< 
Have Faith

It's time. 
A better understanding is needed. 
Men are not mind readers & the majority of people do NOT 'get it'. until you explain it to them.  

For the past 6 years I have suffered with a twitch.. in my head, pretty much constant that progressed & strengthened into such pain, I could not walk or focus. I had surgery and it was not  a complete success. It did remove a ‘Blockage sensation’ in the front of my head I had.  It never went away and in time had  steadily increased in frequency and 
in pain. It is 10:30 a.m. and I’m ready for my nap. I am up, usually at 4... it takes me a while to get medicated and calm my twitch. It is so strong in the a.m.  I can be hungry and the pain goes right to the pit of my stomach, the thought of food suddenly has me gagging.

I try to read. I TRY because it is physically maddening to read with a constant twitch. TRY it. FOR 6 years. It is a LEARNED habit, I cherish.  I also read something that will ‘force’ me to start my day in a positive light. It is too easy to be dragged into darkness.
You have to kick at the darkness until it bleeds daylight. 
I have a friend Mona who reminds me of that. 

‘By 10a.m.  most days I choose- Cry OR  DO  something. 
Not just do.. BE creative. 

Walking is something I MUST focus on most times, I feel like I have a weight in my head wobbling the rest of my body.  When being constantly zapped- what do you do ? 
Learn to live through it &  Thank God for each time you come out the other side. 

I don’t share any of this for PITY. Pity is not what I need. 
I need loving vibes sent. Understanding for me and others like me. 
I have Trigeminal Neuralgia & some. 
I have on average, on a good day 5 major attacks an hour. 
I have a very visual case. I find it difficult also on levels socially.  
Photos taken this a.m. shared. *Hard to do. Even if just in a blog.

People can see my pain. It makes some uncomfortable. It makes me uncomfortable.  
I must force myself out socially. BUT my home is different. IT IS my comfort zone that I NEED badly. I invite only those who I know come with love and nothing else. 
I am very selective of who I even invite for a coffee. 

The woman from the TN Support group, Kathy has been very supportive to me personally. She responds to my e mail, some nice, some angry -(I figure if she can’t FU*KING understand, who will?) She does not judge and encourages me - she also pointed out that  ‘I seem to be ashamed of my disease.’  
I though when I read that: That’s BULLSHIT! 
She was right. I am ashamed. I have no control. ;( 

The world world can see, I have lost control of my own face.  My mind is zapping me 24/7 and it hurts and I can’t stop it.  Dr.s can’t either. Not without a lot of GUESSING.
I sometimes think THANK GOD - they cannot see the pain that comes with. 

I don’t want Pity! I want understanding! 
When I am stressed and the blood starts to race a bit faster- I can start to resemble, as if I am having a stroke. I also can NOT bend over all the time for the same reason.
It triggers stronger attacks and NO thank you! I have enough in a day.

*IF I'm having a PHONE conversation - say with the government - ( LOL - usual bullshit) and I start to get upset - as they an cause you to do - it can trigger an attack,  I slur my words and my face cramps and HURTS. They can’t 'hear' this on the phone and when I go quiet, I’ve even had people who appear to lose patience! 

I AM in the process of finding out how to get my communications in writing! WHY NOT? 
YOU know why - because then when they SCREW UP, you have a record! 

Recently  the government screwed up- after MONTHS of running around and passing the buck- ADDING UNNECESSARY stress to our lives -It was NOT until AFTER I was FORCED  to send a threatening letter - assuring I would be happy to involve Dr.s, Lawyers and the PRESS  - we did get a phone call and APOLOGY and admitting numerous mistakes were made! Amazingly someone was READY to actually listen.  It is draining and I know we are not alone! Speak to anyone and you hear the same stories. 
How many do not have even the energy to argue. Too many.
There services are in place to help us? I find it hard to believe. 

I am so very tired of it. I refuse to be ‘judged’ by anyone WHO does not know and refuses to KNOW OR LISTEN!  
I AM DONE. I will not apologize for this! I will NOT be ashamed and I will educate!
IF I can  -  and I CAN. 
Do I wish I was NOT the one to be educating you on this!? 
YES!!  I AM. Here, Literally the face  of pain. 

I do get breaks, Naps do help. Positive People, Vibes, books, shows.. all help.
Why would anyone want it any other way?   If we lose it  quick, we apologize quick in this house and move on. I thank God for my guys and their patience & LOVE they provide me with every hour of every day.  If I ask. ;) 

Men ARE NOT mind readers. 
A little understanding from strangers - is that too much to ask? 
DO NOT judge UNLESS you know - and even then. Why bother. 
IF you don’t  have anything nice to say - don’t say it. 
DON’T tolerate it either. 

Everything for a reason.  I am learning to embrace all that life gives - as long as I remind myself I am never alone, I’m going to be o.k.   
I’m never alone. ;) I don’t mean the dogs...  lol 

The world can see, I have lost control of my own face.
But they can’t see, I have not lost control of my faith. 

xox
<><   
Have Faith 

Yesterday my so told me he was taking me Christmas Shopping!  For me! 
He took me to one store! DeSerres , well.. I was in my element!  LOL - Storm parked the car, medicated and then came into the store I was still just inside the door  at the front display!  Like a kid in a candy store! 
The guys know I NEEDED paint. To the point I was getting miserable.   lol
So - He took me and said I had a limit and Norm also threw in some money! Hee hee
I went nuts!!! I got CLAY!, Paint! New water color crayons as you can see!! 
Armature wire for a paper mache project I want to do! Im going to make a Hempwick dispenser with my clay! Oh goodness.. Im just want to CREATE! 
I love my guys. 
The best gift I can say was the fact that I was in that store for about 3 hours! LOL 
Storm was beyond awesome, he followed me around, helped me look for stuff, shared some ideas, made me laugh as always.. pulled my basket- took me out at 1/2 time to medicate! 
I love him so much, my heart swells at just the thought. 

I am taking an online course with 'Craftsy'. I love it. I like the instructor, Eric Johnson.
He inspires, comments, is honest is a dad & a wife team- I like that! 
You can message him and he responds.  I read  the replies, he is very helpful. 
I included an image of the class below. 
Yes, I can draw - but we can ALWAYS learn and become bette. 
EVERYONE teaches us something.  
Already, I see an improvement, more importantly I am having FUN!  It was $20. 
Some pay that for cigarettes. A bottle of wine.  Instead expand your mind!! 
I'll keep you posted on my progress, I'm liking this little Froggy.
Oh - LOL Here is Me and Poppy If I ws a Frog and Poppy was a butterfly! LOL! 
 
Child of God you were Created to Create something BOLD and Beautiful! 
Make someone smile.  Anyone. 
When you smile you send the love back to me, and I am happy to receive. 
Thank you 
I Love my new Water color Crayons! They scream color! Create!

I LOVE my son  more... more than the entire universe & BACK! 
<>< xox Have Faith! 

We have a beautiful fish tank Norm made (of course) The fish are our goldfish that go outdoors in the summer. Norm rescued them years ago! LOL Off some guys front lawn in a house he was working at. Imagine just throwing them on the lawn..   Lucky for them Norm was the contractor and scooped them up and brought them home!  6 ^ years later...  lol 
Anyhow I thought -why not!  It turned out really cute - I might make another to hold Christmas cards.
The tiny cloths pegs I bought at 'Michael's'  and use them all over  with photos on them,  simply clipped onto a piece of HempWick , I am amazed at how many uses I have for my hempwick ;)  I simply cut out little socks, placed them so they were on the Hemp string and then glued on the strip of white. I also added a drop of Glue for each peg. I figure this way they won't fall off when we pack them away!  Storm just spotted them and commented  he liked them! Hee Hee hee  I could see the fish smiling when I hung the stockings! 
Have some fun! Create some memories with your kids this year.  
Celebrate all life this Christmas. 
xox <>< Have Faith..
I have decorating to do!  

Merry & Medicated! That’s me! 
LOL  - Tis' the season to be crafting! Between Bumble, pallets, cookies, crafts & Christmas countdown begun I am experiencing a little more pain  than expected. LOL 

Thank God for Cannabis. 

I have been on a bit of a break from Cannabis cartoons - well not drawing them but researching and reading. It started to get to me. As the rest of the world acknowledges, admits to decades of lies and shows positive  research into Cannabis, Canada still claims it has no medicinal values and will get into the hands of kids everywhere. 
Lies and bullshit and you and I know it.  

Don’t believe me? Look at the facts now on statistics in Colorado. 
Kids who will get into drugs get into drugs. 
Most start with far more dangerous and addictive *PROVEN - I might add* Alcohol. 
I’ve said it all before.. I feel like ‘I’ve drawn it all’ before and YES, we still live it. 

How many people have died or have gotten much worse in the short time we have been introduced to the Cannabis community.. for me - I’m aware of the children in Canada and the USA, all dealing with serious issues (life and death in most cases), added debt, stress and added stress and bureaucratic bullshit.  Added unnecessary stress. 

OVER a plant!  It makes me literally sick to my stomach if I think about it long enough. 
Why I have stepped back and changed my direction of focus. 
I don’t want to be next on that list.   

It does not mean I am NOT thinking and drawing.. 
For Now.. Let’s BE Merry! 
I am - Im going to go decorate the living room! 
I am remembering the reason for the season, making a hot tea with medicated honey! 
Yes, my hands hurt. My twitch never stops but I am blessed and I know it. 

As long as we can - there is no excuse not to. 

Merry & Medicated! 
My wish for everyone this season! 
xoxo Have faith!