I know nothing with any certainty,
but the sight of the stars makes me dream.
~Vincent Van Gogh
& Dream I will, until they become a reality
or until the day I die.
Have Faith
xox
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For my part
I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream. ~Vincent Van Gogh & Dream I will, until they become a reality or until the day I die. Have Faith xox <><
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This painting took me a full day & it’s not very big.
The Sky has an eerie sensation (I can’t capture with a photo) I don’t know how I created it, I walked into my office last night & it caught my eye… I had to walk over and found myself getting lost in it. Too bad you can't see all the details in the moon.. Oh, well better still - look up at the real moon! Storm as made a positive remark almost every time he looks at it. True.. we are all in the same boat. I was going to wait for Martin Luther King Jr., day in January to share - he inspires countless quotes, I'll just paint another. Have Faith xox <>< I’m taking a social media break - to paint & ponder on the year to come. Being the troglodyte that I am, I’ve decided to explore more this year, get some new music, focus less on negative news & more on positive & LOVE - not just for me, everyone needs more love. Don’t you?
Since I’m taking a break to paint - those who read my blog have a ‘heads up on my gratitude decision for 2017. Everyday, I paint a ‘warm up and then work on a bigger piece- sometimes completing it, other times it takes a few days needless to say- I’ve quite to collection of little originals! What will I do with them all? GIVE some away. Share. Make someone smile! Furnish a fan with fabulous fridge art! Snail Mail out some TLC made with THC by ME!? Who gets the first - Victoria J, a fan who mailed me a Christmas card, she lives in Monticello, Arkansas and has been sending cards for a couple of years, her timing perfect & she does not even know it! Unless she reads this blog. lol Her little original is ready to go out with Fridays mail. I’ve wrapped and labeled my art ready to be shared with a select few. How do you get one??! I don’t know.. we’ll figure that out as 2017 goes along. I’m going to explore more in 2017. What are you focusing Love, Passion, Career, Health, Success, Money? Have an idea of where you want to start. I think I’ll give out an original to the first person who sends me a postcard for my blank bulletin bored… Hint Hint. :) Thank You. Have Faith xox <>< Snow Storm today here in Ontario- good day to paint. Tragic all the talent the world lost in 2016. 2017! I’t’s days away from a new year!
2016 was I believe a good year for Cannabis - As in ending the insanity and sending less humans to prison/court for it! More states in the USA became legal, recreational (i think they like to call it ‘Adult’) and more medical, more lives helped. Advances are being made, although the DEA still wants some way to convict and control. I think this will always be the case, and IF you are doing something you should not- then you have to prepare for the possibility of still being prosecuted and going to jail. What can I say? I don't agree with the ‘drug war’ at all, anymore. I am just stating what I see & read happening. We all understand BIG pharma will also want a piece of the Cannapie, still less will be in jail because of cannabis! Fewer minor possession charges, and in Canada- wow- legalization in 2017 - fewer lives ruined for possession & growing. Everyone eventually able to grow 4 plants- I hope they do, it is such a beautiful plant! You then will also see fresh cannabis appearing at the super market- for those that wish to juice and add some peppery bud to a fresh salad! It will be all the rage! Nom Nom Nom! The times are changing. Thank God Fellow Canadians, please let us not forget how terrible it was under Stephen Harper, the constant harassment, serious insults and more. Patients never knowing which way to go- PRIVATE classified information being given out for everyone to see & note. THREATENING Canadians (patients, many very sick & terminally ill) to destroy OUR medicine in with ‘kitty litter’ - or we would be persecuted - raided by the police- shoot our dogs? YES, a reality for some. I felt an incredible weight lifted off my heart when Justing became prime Minister. Breath. It takes time, he said he would. He will. A new era has arrived in Canada - a healthier one IMO. 2016 brought positive change for cannabis but some countries are still struggling. We can not make them change their minds but we can educate by example. Less Alcohol, lower addiction rates for tobacco as well- If you believe what you read. Research it. People are puffing more bud, with far less harmful results- as for brain damage- long term- careful- if that were the case we would see it amongst all those that did ‘inhale- back in the day, and pretty much calling the shots NOW. & More revenue going to go to our schools, hospitals and cities & towns etc. because of CANNABIS. I seriously hope the Indian reserves in Canada are researching growing as well. I just bought a tube of ‘Brilliant green’ gouache, for more Brilliant Bud painting! Now, it’s a few days of painting & praying for me.. no social media. What do you want in 2017? I hope you get all you desire. So - SMILE as we get set to burn the last bud of 2016 & turn over he new leaf of 2017! Give Thanks! Fill your bowl and hold up your BONG with a cheer! 2017 is going to be a BETTER YEAR!! Have faith xox <>< Do what you love and the rest will follow. How have I decided to prepare for 2017... by taking a new art course. Keeping active. Mind & body, mostly mind- until I can get outside again. On-line with Craftsy, from the comfort of my office at my own convenience. lol - I took this class- complete, in one day. My newest class was instructed by: http://www.sharlenawood.com Sharlena Woods I enjoyed it as it forced me to loosen up! I am pleased with my first two works- painted very freely/quickly while watching the class.. watch, learn & then go try to apply it to my own work. That is the plan, anyhow. Each class, every book we read, every documentary- educates us further.. What will you do with your time today? Me, I plan on becoming a 'better me' than I was yesterday.. today I'll start with art, so far so good. Have faith <>< xox ** I would like to thank a FB fan/friend, Faye from Facebook, she made a donation to thank me, I treated myself to the class. Thank You Faye. <3 A little gift for my American friends today. He grew it & smoked it...George Washington.
If you do not believe me - I suggest you do a tiny bit of research. Merry Christms & Happy 420. Have faith <>< xox It's Christmas Day - clearly, I was naughty all year as I did not get what I wanted.
Oh well... I'm not changing anytime soon Santa, so I guess I won't see you for a while. I love who I am right now. Frankly, I'll be glad when today is over. I love Jesus. I give thanks everyday and I ask for forgiveness, every day.. lol I celebrate him daily. I did get one gift, from Storm and it made me cry. I Thank God for Storm. He said he does not need any gifts: “I need what’s sitting in that chair breathing” he remarked to me while I was at my desk drawing last night. I do hope people enjoy a good Christmas.. for those that get right into it (and can afford it) I hope your day is perfect!! I hope one day to feel the “christmas Spirit” again, I certainly do not feel ‘it’ this year. I also realize how many people feel the same as I do & do not have anyone in their life to even spend today with- that is who my Christmas Wishes go out to today. Feel loved. Love yourself. Jesus loves you, no gifts required. No attending mass required. If you do not believe, that’s fine- enjoy this day of PEACE. Instead - 2017.. I’ll focus on that today. It’s going to be different. Big change. On a positive Note -I have a bulletin board in my office - I put postcards on it *I love snail mail! As you might be aware. lol I put all that people send me during the year- and it becomes full as the year goes on! Postcards Cards from around the world, drawings, stickers, letters people write to thank me. It blows my mind & warms my heart. lol For what? For expressing my love? Trying to help bring an awareness to a injustice - isn’t that why we are here? I wonder sometimes if I make a difference. .. then I glance up- right above my desk and I see your wishes, cards and LOVE. Thank you. I had one letter, putting it all away that brought me to tears, Patrick from Conspiracy Culture wrote me a letter after Jamie died. That gave me the 'Feeling of Christmas' of love. I cleared it of 2016 - all goes into an envelope marked 2016’ & now it is ready to welcome 2017! The first thing on it my gift from my son, a drawing of cannabis from Todd I received this week and a reminder to myself : You did not wake up to be mediocre today. Have a wonderful day. I hope Santa was good to you, if not - join the club. ;) Have faith xox <>< *I already drew '2017 Bud'- & it is super cute!!! lol If I do say so myself... OWN IT! I AM. Tomorrow, a bit of love into the universe. Back to dreaming. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOX3YQMIkU8 check out this incredible artist! Please remember those in jail for non violent crimes. Todd is home in 2017.
Still a couple of months to go. In jail for growing cannabis- which he was paying Government tax stamps for. Criminal. It's been difficult, these letters. A reason to celebrate in 2017. If you want to send him a 'going home soon' card- there is the address! Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit
when there’s footprints on the moon. Painting, Audio book, green tea & cannabis = bliss. In every brush stroke there is love. Take a close look at how many brush strokes ther are. There are too many hearts to count. Peace signs, words and more.. the most intimate details are painted into the moon and then I layer on top color to intentionally blanket my love & to keep these arts alwasy a part of myself. My love to the universe in paint. My hope is the audience wants to look at every stroke with a curiosity & will in turn feel the love I put in, without even realizing it! Am I a dreamer - you bet... & now it is time to move onto a bigger piece & turn that dream into a reality. It is just a dream in my mind right now. There are even actual constellations, hee hee I'm proud of myself- that took some research! The colors flow, no thought is needed as my hand goes to the pallet as if it has a mind of it's own. Passion is what I'm painting... with every tiny stroke. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday with their desires coming true. What do you desire? Me- I can't think of one object I need. I can't really think of anything I want.. well - other than the house by the lake, surrounded by nature, moose, mushrooms bear & deer. lol I do know what I desire. How about you? If you do not know what you desire, how will you ever acquire? So, write it down and put it under your pillow.. In 2017, I your name here desire: *write it here & dare to believe. It will be the first positive step for the new year. Know what you want. Step one. You will know my desire when it reaches reality in 2017. Now, that's the way to think!! Wait & see. Have Faith <>< xox Yesterday was officialy winter in Canada!
It's cold, grey & wet with snow. I can't complain.. this winter has not been too bad at all, so far. The only quirk I have issues with is the cold and wind, Poppy - any snow over 3 inches is too much for her little tummy/titties, she's out, in & under a blanket. lol Poppy wants to be a 'snowbird' when she grows up. It's December 22, Christmas is here, I guess. Not going to the stores/mall, no cable, no decoratons - I would not even know except for the calendar... and Christmas cards - thank you... so far so good. lol We will have a relaxing 'holiday', good meals - give thanks -many will not even experience that much. No gifts other than the gift of no added debt. What a gift it is. Ready to move on with my painting.. no 'Santa bud', this year.. a Jesus bud perhaps ;) I'm workng today on some 'love' for the universe - and myself. Excited for my plans for 2017.. Making it happen. Educating with love one bud at a time. Have faith xox <>< Elf Bud still has some last minute gift shopping to do- glad it's elf bud & not me! lol
Are you ready? Perhaps you don't have a big budget- maybe you can share a bit of bud, or if not - possibly a puff or two for your best bud- to bring a little extra cheer into someones life this holiday! The best possible gift you can give soemone this year is the gift of education. Educate anyone about cannabis and we will be one person closer to ending cannabis insanity. I forgot to ask Justin for one thing.. could we call it what it is ?? CANNABIS. Have faith xox <>< The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new. - Dan Millman - Every Christmas I give away a framed original.
This year is no exception- except -lol- instead of having a draw I decided to give it to someone in particular, to express my gratitude & appreciation. Someone who really has made my/our life better, to whom I truly am grateful and wish to show my thanks & love with my heart & art. I also thought of a funny, 'private card' -only in the sence that I don't need to share it with all of you, my 'Hallmarks' are truly originals- with only one being sent & only few viewing. They are often thought of with very secific people in mind, they are personal and intimate, funny, sexual & even sad. I share them with those I trust most. I will say this one made me blush slightly and giggle most of the time I was painting it, my admiration of this man and his looks too - are no secret- althougth he is not 'my type', my age & taste matured, I like 'salt & pepper' - or white hair- which I'm sure he will have soon enough, no doubts!!! A framed original - also of my choosing- cannabis related of course, 3 comics (signed), magazines & a copy of Hempathy by Ivan Art to educate the children!! & the hand painted card... To: Justin Trudeau. Thank you for providing me with peace again. Thank you for being more than a set of old, outdated rules. Thank you for caring about US not just profit. Thank you for truly making a difference. Thank you for representing! Woot Woot! & doing it so elegalantly. Thank you for caring about women across the country & in assisting in making us 'heard'. Thank you by leading by examply - with your cabinet & your Pride Parade Participation! Thank you for bringing about legalization in Canada & in assisting with the attention & education, research of Cannabis across the globe. More importantly thank you for addressing missing women & idgenious peoples, in particular addressing and assisting the children who are in serious need of a better life and education. Canada is not a 3rd world cournty - Not in any corner. Countless thank you's - for great halloween costumes and family participation, a lovely wife Sophie (inside & out) also working with mental health issues & more, her terrific wardrobe & confidence to match. Thank you for boxing & jogging photos, that smile.. lol Thank you. Yes, I decided to say thanks this year to Justin Trudeau. I don't know about you but he has made my life more positive & I look forward to an even better 2017 because of him. Merry Christmas & Happy Birthday Justin!! All this, then I look up the address and I get a thank you immediately back- No postage required. WHAT?? I rub my eyes - that's what it said- just like when I write to Santa?? lol I call the post office to ask one of the lovely ladies who is alwasy more than egar to assist- @shoppers in keswick - great post office serive- "Is this true?" my excitement obvious... "Yes.. " I am told. "ANYTHING????... A letter or a package?! A framed original??" Instantly they know it's me, hee hee hee. "I'll ask... Yes. Georgia, even a framed original!" FREE!! How Christmas Cool is that!? I was going to have it rushed! I still will. To give is to receive. I got back my $$ before it was even spent! Merry Christmas & Ho Ho Ho. You only have one person you can give a gift to this year... who would it be & what would you give them? Have Faith <>< xox Glass Art by my friend, David Kaminski
I love the DOVE and all it represents, so does Poppy. :) Our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy. That is not our business and, in fact, it is nobody's business. What we are asked to do is to love, and this love itself will render both ourselves and our neighbors worthy. - Thomas Merton - * I had to come back to say.. I shared this photo today- with a couple cause it made me smile and a girlfriend replied not to share it - "it would ruin my reputaton!" LOL!!! OMGosh- it really has me gigling - even laughing out loud! A photo of cute Poppy- I took it cause it's true - it's how I paint. I'm home, I'm alone, I'm comfortable - I'm braless! Right ladies?? What is wrong with this photo? Nothing... unless you think there is. Reputaion - lol - My response to her.. The only reputation I have is the one I give myself. ~Georgia Don't care what anyone thinks. Have faith <>< xox Now that Canada is talking legalization- many are in anxious anticipation to get a Cannabis friendly business up and running - including of course The 'Prince of Pot' Mark Emery - he was arrested on Friday for opening several new dipensaries in Montreal, he would be out in a matter of days & he is. Mark knew it would get media attention, I get it - we need to stop making arrests for cannabis & Mark is a business man- who also wants to get a jump start on the industry becoming legal, many do.
This is the porblem... that I also 'get', if mark emery is permitted to open a 'pot shop', everyone is going to try to do it and it will come with problems. Many will not be monitored and not much better imo than a street dealer simply 'opening a shop' somewhere. What about the edibles? There needs to be some sort of quality control, not only for cannabis but for food safety- I've had food poisioning, it's not fun. There should be rules. To say Justin "is a disgrace...", forgive the Prime Minsiter for focusing on many issues including most important lives - missing Abrogianl Canadian Women. Even I realize it takes time, reading when Justin was elected they said it would probably 'realistically' happen in 2017. Patience as with everything. Mark & Jodie would have 'decent shops- I'd think, they should - they have been around a while now, but why should Mark Emery be permitted to do what others can not? Simple & honestly, Mark can afford to fight it in court where as many could'nt. Let him, it will bring attention to cannabis for all, by the time it goes to court- Cannabis will probably be legalized, it might just be thrown out, I HIGHLY doubt Mark will do any jail time this time around. ;) Why still, are we focusing on Cannabis with dealths such as Fentanyl becoming an epidemic? Could we not better use our resourses twoards this growig DEADLY problem? 159 dead in Vancouver alone. Cannabis is clearly not a problem. Money twoards education instead of "pot shop busts' . *Pot - ever notice how the media is reprecesnted as educational & intelligent - but can;'t seem to call this plant what it is? Intentional Ignorance dislayed at it's finest. Pay attention. Parents if you care about your kids - Quit being distracted by bulshit. Trump - I don't know. Christmas is a week away, the only decorations are on the front lawn and the few lovely Christmas cards that are now trickling in. No tree, no sparkly balls, no wrapped gifts... Christmas will come and go without any notice. I celebrate Jesus every day, he is my homeboy' so we're good. lol - what do I say? It's just become a day for shopping and giving and debt consuming. Perhaps next year I'll be in more of a decorating mood. Why 'do it' - for the sake of appearances? I did make a delicious 'Yule Log'- Buche De Noel complete with marzipan mushrooms, it turned out terrific. I'd make it again! On the positive side - Let's start a new Christmas tradition this year! Toss that mistletoe for some new greenery & in a few days- your bud will also be dry enough to smoke! Two joys in one! A kiss for someone special* & dry bud that's been blessed by love & kisses! Cured by Kisses!! hee hee hee Thats the best kind of bud, no? I'm going to cut out this 'budtoe' & hang it above my office door and use it when ever I see fit ALL YEAR long- because that is how Christmas should be felt - with love and giving - all year long. Have faith <>< 6 xox Who needs a last minute gift bag for something small??
Here it is.. painted just for you - so you can make one too! You can see how to make it here on timelapse: https://www.instagram.com/p/BOHqCE8AzEv/?taken-by=georgia.toons Have faith <>< xox One step f0rward... two steps back.
The DEA has classified cannabis oil as illegal. Read about it here at Leafly: https://www.leafly.com/news/politics/new-dea-rule-says-cbd-oil-really-truly-no-joke-illegal Why? Why do you think? I've mixed feelings over oil anyway, plant material is one thing- I'd feel safer with a bigger company making oil imo. From what I read that is where it's headed with GW Pharm. creating such a product: https://www.gwpharm.com/patients-caregivers/patients Have a look. Cannabis is medicine. Cannabis is here to stay. Incredible what a difference a couple of years makes. Only time will tell where we are headed tomorrow. Have Faith <>< xox What a differnce a day makes - A few hours even.. moments.
I just read about our new Canadian Legalization Task Force Plan!! GROW CANADA GROW! I'm tearful. Thank you. Thank you Justin Trudeau. No more going to jail over plants in this courntry. Prohibition over a plant is over!!! It's all common sense & I'm so grateful we as a country appear to have it. Not everyone will grow- just like beer the average Jo' will go out and buy it from bigger producers.. or those already growing and doing it well. Start up is not cheap and it is not easy. It's fantastic for the economy ' I'm reeling. Did you read Colorado has SOLD one billion in cannabis in 2016. Have you guessed the shares in Cannabis companies stocks went up. ^^^ WE are not going to limit it to BIG producers & small dispersaries can still contnue to operate! Amen! No sellng it alongside of alcohol. More people will be introduced and hopefully become less dependant on drinking. More young women/men will have safe acces to cannabis. HOLY!! Are you dancing! I am and then I'm drawing - I'm so excited I'm not sure what to draw! LOVE! Happy! Joy! Celebrate! Canada! Give Thanks! Have Faith <>< xox READ MORE HERE: Note the website: Healthy Canadians! AMEN! http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/task-force-marijuana-groupe-etude/framework-cadre/index-eng.php?_ga=1.91432602.1865743201.1462290266 Be....
Sometimes I am not so nobel. Yesterday, I lost it. For weeks I've been fighting with Norm, the furnace would lock at 64 during the days- 66, and I could not get it to turn up. I feel the cold.. so, I stay in my office with the heater or go to bed to stay warm.. unbelievable. You know how you walk over to the fridge & keep opening it - expecting something delicious to magically appear inside - that's how I felt looking at that thermostat, longing for 70 & a warm nose. At about 4:30 yesterday... I walked over to the thermstat- (which he claims is working fine) I see its 64, and I instantly reached up and ripped it off the wall and smashed it to the ground. In hindsight I'm suprized I didnt thow it on the ground and do the Mexican hat dance on the f*cking piece of crap. It was done before I even realized what I had done. I walked away and went to paint. I lost it. Control. Norm came home, was pissed - so what, and replaced the thermostat- with one he had in the garage (he designed them when we met- so I'm sure he has a couple) and the furnace now works fine & all it did was piss me off more. Weeks of fighting, what else is new.. ignored until I would not be ignored anymore. Pushed until I exploded - then seen as the 'bitch', again. Fine by me. I'm warm but its colder around here still. It had me thinking... how we snap. How people are capable of snapping and hurting each other- if Norm had been standing in front of me my frustration (& I admit - it is MY frustation) would hve smacked him across the face... with the thermostat. In my mind anyhow. Yes, that makes me a monster for even admitting it - what made me this way? I do not like feeling like this.. I'm human. Cold and frustrated - I had a mini meltdown. It's not the thermostat - its constantly being ignored and dismissed. My bad. I will correct. Smash it to fix it? Light bulb moment. Seriously though... had he fixed it when I asked him weeks ago- it would not have excalated to what it did, it literally took him 15 minutes to fix. I remind myself to be patient, God is looking after me and it will all go, as it should. I remind myself to be humble.. I'm made of earth, I make mistakes - all the time. I get tired. I have a temper, we all do and like you- when pushed you will probably see it. I am working on it, truly, all the time. Can you say the same? I want to be better than no one except the person I was yesterday. I remind myself to be nobel- God created me to create- not to stress over thermostats... to rise above & keep moving forward. It's time to paint.. a project that will take a few days. Time to withdraw & draw. Have faith <>< xox Christmas is as good a time as any to educate on Cannabis, young & old.
Firstly, IF you still believe Cannabis hurts children, please educate yourself on the facts about Christmas trees, more children have died during the holidays due to Christmas tree fires than I ever wanted to know. Entire famalies perish because of a holiday tradition. Leave the tree outside, alive. I share with you now, only as a reminder !IF you have a real tree please take all precautions. Children who have died from cannabis = 0 Secondly, for all those that celebrate the birth of Jesus! Amen.. canabis is said to be an ingredient in the holy anointing oil used by Christ. Research it! You will become enlightened. Most important, again for all those who claim to belive in Jesus but not cannabis.. Ask yourself one thing: W.W.J.D.? What would Jesus Do? Would he jail his brothers and sisters over a plant??? Never. Set minds & each other free. this holiday! Isn't that what the holiday is about - Celebration & LOVE? Tell that to those in jail over a plant.. and their famalies this holiday. PLEASE take time to remember those in jail this holiday season, extra cards and letters. Remember the reason for the season. To celebrate the birth of a wonderful man who raised other men UP!!! Merry Christmas! Plant the seed of cannais education this holiday! Note btw- if you did not see the Pot POW WOW special on VICE with Ultra Health & the Piaiute tribe it will be re-airing tonight on Vice. I think it's an idea that will help many and I'd like to see the same idea implemented in Canada with our indigenous people. Have faith <>< !!! xox See No, Speak No & hear No evil.
Help end the lies surrounding cannabis!! Its time. See no evil- don't stand for bullshit. If you can take steps to correct it - please do. I once saw a DARE table with a cannabis display on it, I immediatly went to the person, told them it was false informaton, get rid of it or I'd complain. They did. Hear No evil, when you hear it- again take steps to inform and correct. Nicely. There are enough assholes already out there & there is no need for nasty. I have no issues asking questions when I hear false statements and ask: Can you prove that? That shuts liars up pretty quick. Speak no evil.. don't. Tell the truth, alwasy. Please don't humor me with lies.. it only leads to confusion. When you hear people speak- & it is false information - ask questions. Demand results. On my mind.. I wrote a blog yesterday, went to make a correction then accidently deleted & was too tired to do over. lol I have my christmas card list complete- all 100! I didn't think I had that many but the list came to us without and struggle- friends, family, Dr.s, business friends - even a movie star.. lol It was a pleasurable experience sitting and thinking of everyone in our life who has 'touched' us one way or another. It is yet another grey day here in Ontario - wtf. Glad I am NOT in B.C. I believe they do get worse winters than us.. I'll stay in Ontario. On a postivie note- what better to do on grey days- than paint!? Today It will be this Proverb: Be humble for you are made of earth. Be noble for you are made of stars. - Serbian Proverb - Have faith xox <>< |
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