My Birthday was last Monday.  'Just another day'... I said to Storm.
Storm and I  visited the ROM, my gift  from him (a fantastic day) but I didn't want to celebrate my birthday other than that for several reasons.
My age was not one of them,  I'm 53 and 'amazed' to be here - lol.  
My bodies looking good - I've been focusing on peace, I feel as though I'm getting stronger, mind & body EVERY DAY!

I was surprised by 2 - on the actual day. First 'Chuck, I've mentioned him before- my American pal- he is the one responsible for me TRYING to figure out why anyone would vote for Don - he sent me an e mail - 'for my sexy Canadian friend...'- he never fails to flirt my pal Chuck, :)  - I swear-  it's  10 years - we have been e mailing back and forth.  It was  really nice to get.\ the simple message from.. a stranger I've never met yet- never forgets. 
Next 'Dawn sent me a comment here... I met Dawn at the first EXPO- she came with her hubby and all her dogs! I think she had 9 pets  that she travelled with from B.C.! I liked her, a woman after my own heart with her animal appreciation, I liked her husband too- quite & gentle comes to mind when I think of him.  How did she remember and how lovely she took the time. - it thew me.. I became emotional reading her message.  
Thank you Universe & Dawn  for the message.

No celebrating, no gifts and on my birthday that is what happened - until Tim Hortons decided to give me a free coffee.  lol   Yeeeee!!!

Storm left for Spain the next day- it was e a quite birthday week. .. I missed him the moment he left.  That too was a gift from the Universe - my son away on an adventure with friends does a mom's heart good! I am beyond thrilled for him, as always. 

The next day a friend showed up for a  business meeting (**I am helping with a new product that will change the world for Dogs! REALLY!! I'm beyond excited-but I've signed a legal disclosure - I am NOT allowed to speak of it until hits the market!!) and she brought me a mug' with a logo I designed on it a few years back!  Gift 2 from Rachael & the universe... even though I was determined NOT to tell anyone. 

Next, I visited Kat- who's gallery has sold!! A friend of 30 years.. is moving to Montreal to be with her love.  She will still do my framing she has assured me! I spied a 'Silver Bird while there,  Kat insisted on it being a gift & is framing my  favourite bears- for me!  I told her 'after' it was my birthday week' lol  & YOU can all thank Kat - as she gives me my matts to paint on & a gift of matts was waiting too!

I came home to hear a message on my machine from a friend: 
"Georgia, watch your mail box- I've sent you a small gift"... there is NO way in hell he knew it's my birthday week. 
​I received a postcard in the mail form a woman 1/2 across the globe thanking me for my inspiration!  & the Sugru- I ordered came in the mail!! Yeee- lol  I already Sugru'd Storms apt while away! hahahaha  It was a week full of tiny gifts that made me feel huge.  
or 'Yuge'...   lol  (poor Don- he is a cartoonist dream)

Thank you for your little gifts that have my heart & mind looking past all those I wouldn't be hearing from & reminding me to listen to all who do want to wish me a Happy birthday, Happy Day and Happy Life.  

Time to paint... That little fox was a fun afterthought' .. something was just missing. I recorded him being born' with time-lapse- you can watch it on my IG account: https://www.instagram.com/p/BRj_ZiJAaPG/?taken-by=georgia.toonswww.instagram.com/p/BRj_ZiJAaPG/?taken-by=georgia.toons

Have Faith
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​I almost forgot! I was treated to a gift from my lovely girlfriend in Norway!!      
Today- after I entered this blog- I went to the mail to find a tiny purple octopus too!!
More on him soon!  
​The Universe keeps giving! Good -  I Am READY to Receive!

Happy Chinese New Year!!
I hope this year holds in store, all you deserve and more!
This is neat! Check out your Chinese  horoscope for the year: 
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http://www.cbc.ca/life/wellness/your-special-lunar-new-year-horoscope-is-here-1.3954023     the CBC is one of my favourite websites. BTW  ;)

I found mine incredibly accurate! Especially the winner of the HIGHEST calibre!  
hee hee hee   
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Have Faith
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xox

How Low can they Go? I don’t know… pretty low. 
Changing the rules & laws to suit what ever works best for an already established corrupt Administration. Rise Up.  WE Stay High. 
Cannabis is here to stay.
Getting angry only gets people thrown in jail and gives the “Authority’ reason to shoot your dogs, as any dog lover knows - any loving dog will defend their master & sense the threat - so, many good dogs are going to die I’m afraid in the future, in the USA.  
A Good time for people to think about investing in the dog bite prevention kits, with my illustrations & puppy training - help prevent any event from harming a family member. 

When they Go Low - STAY HIGH. I don’t mean - sofa surfing the latest celebrity gossip on T.V. high. Educate! Yourself or someone on any topic that you are passionate about.  Hopefully, one will be Cannabis awareness. If Cannabis helps you feel better,  stay HIGH but stay active, creative and inspired.  Terrible news all the time can tear down the soul, throw in daily aches and pains, mental & physical, next you’re exhausted and not even enjoying all that you work so hard to accomplish. 
Stay Hi - when it helps you past the PTSD. 
Stay HIGH when dealing with chronic pain & even when dealing with a broken heart.. as many do starting the new year - it’s not healthy - so get HIGH, in  2016 you had a good cry - NOW get busy.  Heal thyself.  

This year... 
Chase your dreams not people, those who are meant to be in our lives will be.

I took steps to become better in 2016 was somewhat successful, when I sit, meditate, think positive thoughts about pleasant experiences & people - I had a smile on my face and everything seemed better… slowly.  I felt better, looked better and twitched less. Fact. 
It was work, I kid you not.  lol  I plan on working at it more this year.

I know what I need to focus on in 2017, more painting.  How about you?

Have Faith 
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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!?
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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.
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Have Faith
xox
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Snow Storm today here in Ontario- good day to paint. 
Tragic all the talent the world lost in 2016. 

Where would you go?  With changes come possibilities..  I know.
I've been researching properties in Canada. I love the water.  
Living where I am now it's not an option. Prices have gone up in Keswick since the 404 completion, now a shorter drive to the city has made properties prices raise beyond my budget... my long time pal Christine has already informed me of this - so then GO!  
I told Josh- "You're an American- You don't have to stay in Texas! (Sad still the state of Cannabis there, Imo.. people suffering needlessly) GO!! I said! Get on a bus and go.    
He went and is doing amazing in Seattle! Such a talented guy my pal Joshua.  < read about him here!  I will say, our time hanging out has made us life long friends. Another pal Peter - he hated it here in Toronto and always talked about the England.. I said GO!!! WTF are you doing?? lol - He went! he got a job before he even arrived- Frig, I am proud of him. He has friends, shipped his very cool bike over and  when I last saw- On a normal F*&^ Fb page- he was having a wonderful time and happy travelling all over!
 
So, now what? GO!! But where. Halliburton, I've been there my entire life off and on and love it. It's a friendly community with an intimacy you don't get in a big city, I even enjoy and still listen to canoe - the radio station. I never have problems meeting and speaking to new people, it is truly a gift I got from my mom. I've never had a problem making friends, when I want them.  As I get older I'm enjoying a small circle of great friends, wider circle of  good friends.  Still, I can't afford anything on the water...
Then I ventured a little further Turo!! Nova Scotia?  
Then I spied this "Inn"  - it is on my list of places to visit & stay. * these sites find me, btw.
Check this place out: www.fogoislandinn.ca/b/video  I love when WE help each other.
I wonder if I should move a little further.  
I Know what I want.   Peace & WiFi  lol 

I place to look at water, walk my dogs, have some chickens, have friends over for relaxing potluck meals. hee hee  I want to paint. I want to paint about aboriginal plights in this country, the struggles women are having around the world, poverty, child abuse.. an I want to paint  gouache birds & kertmit the frog.  
I'm working on a cartoon now calling it "I'm ashamed", I am...  but I can focus on doing better now that I am educating myself & draw! I want to draw!  

Slip in some travel, Spain, Scotland to see the Cannabus that features Georgia Toons!
Visit with Robert and the ZENkitty crew!  Visit Ivan and his talented wife!
She has already promised to teach me a clay class!  
​The USA is looking mighty appealing at the moment as well. 
Go. 

Where would you Go?

Which, I no longer do.

I have so much to do you don't  even know.  Tired as fuck.
​hee hee hee

Have Faith
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Today was  great day..   I went to my moms and she fed me -  lol.  I eat more in one day  there then I do in a week. Poppy too!  She asked what I wanted for my birthday meal and I bet you'll never guess...      are you trying? I know some will immediately turn their noses at just the thought.... lol ... no not 
OX Tails!  My mom cooks them in a 'pressure cooker' she has had, easily for 4 decades. 
With potatoes, carrots tomatoes cause - I.m not sure what else. I would like to say unless you try it don't knock it - but I made the mistake of saying that to Norm and he loves it- so I had to share with him.. then I ask my moms friend 'have you ever tried them?' Well..  I noticed he is now a fan as well. I was lucky to get any leftovers.   I won't eat them anyplace else, same with my moms chilli.. it was a nice relaxing day, lots of catch up  Birthday cake and more.
Would you eat OX tail? How about Chicha:
Throughout the Amazon Basin (including the interiors of Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil), chicha is usually made from cassava, but also cooking plantain is known to be used. Traditionally, the women chew the washed and peeled cassava and spit the juice into a bowl. Cassava root is very starchy, and therefore the enzymes in the preparer's saliva rapidly convert the starch to simple sugar, which is further converted by wild yeast or bacteria into alcohol. After the juice has fermented in the bowl for few hours, the result will be mildly sweet and sour chicha, similar in appearance to defatted milk. In Peruvian Amazonia, the drink is called masato.
It is traditional for families to offer chicha to arriving guests. Children are offered new chicha that has not fermented, whereas adults are offered fermented chicha; the most highly fermented chicha, with its significant alcohol content, is reserved for men.
I eat  small amounts of meat, I'm sure you could fit the amount in a week  on one plate, so I try not to feel too bad about it. I do not think I would consume Chicha.  Who knows.

I am painting! Tomorrow all day- for my birthday I did get a better camera- and have taken better shots of .. BIRD! lol  Blue Jays tomorrow - depending on the weather. 
Thanks to anyone what has sent a birthday message.. I saw Jerry Kelly posted a HOT laughing buddha on instagram! Made me smile.. so many smile the past two days - no time for anything else.

A miracle today came true. Truly.
I am having a hard time wrapping my head around it and will just try to absorb it for a few days.  YOU have to believe!  You have to have faith in God and you have too  try to be the best person you can be. Not every one likes this person. You will never, no matter who or what you are, please everyone. I speak up, speak my mind and don't take much crap.
Who has time for games of bullshit?   Don't f*ck with my family.  We are all the same...
it just depends on the extent of your family. 
Norm and I had quite the day today... it started at 5 am with a very serious conversation.
Where after a nights thought he admitted to me 'I was right!'
Call the papers!!! lol - Actually it was because  our son also sided with me on the topic.
Then, I also predicted another 'tiny' event,  what would happen - and guess what...
I was right again! Almost to the T.  Today has ben a very sweet day.  

Really it was.  Thanks for all the Birthday wishes. 

Tomorrow I draw.

Amen! GIVE thanks! You will see... Try it!  What have you go to lose? 
Listen - if anyone has an EXCUSE right now to be grumpy - it might be me.. kinda-  f*ck that!  Time to  get excited and paint something fun!  
I'm on my way down stairs rightness to do just that.

Postive Cannabis cartoons coming soon.. Poppy doing Yoga.  Kitties in the grass going out again soon.. Stuff for  Todd - I am excited! 
I need to medicate more. That is a good thing.  I thank God it is not with something that is destroying my insides and turning me into an addicted zombie.  
 
I can do this.
I have accomplished things the past few years when I sit here and think about  it and yes. sometimes people remind me - I think holy cow - I did that? 
I can do this. With help.... I am never alone - we can do this.

Believe.
​xox <>< 

Storm turned 22 this week.  22.  
A smile crosses my face as I look at the numbers.
You all know why.
He is his own person and the person we know & love.  

Yesterday, my hand was visibly swollen with arthritis, I was icing it at 5.a. m. but for what ever reason, it remained like that all day. 
Without asking, our 22 year old son swept, vacuumed and washed the entire house floors.  As well as asking me if I needed anything, any help and continually making me laugh all day. 

Is there any wonder why my heart swells? I said "your cousin went out for their B-day meal -  to that 'dark restaurant' (Noir) or that other place, with flying lessons.." He said "Fine. I want to go to a place where we eat sushi off a naked woman."
LoL  Me: "Chicken it is!!"   Not a day goes by where he does not make me smile.
He did not want anything for his birthday - well yes, 'Im sure he would have loved a new boat and motor!  LOL  The only thing I could think of  was too expensive, I looked before -  'Somewhere down the crazy river'. By Jeremy Wade; Storm LOVES to read and I bet that would be the perfect book. NOT $300 for a paperback. One day perhaps I'll find a copy - a hidden gem in a  used book store! 
Gives me something to look forward to in the meantime. ;)  I did find him a much, more affordable book, I am sure he will enjoy. ;)

Not much else - other than the week is flying by... Poppy is in the paper for her appearance at the harvest festival! This toon says it all.  I love our 'girls' they too,  make us laugh daily.
We have had a few really beautiful days- It is hard to resist. I am sure I will have many weeks ahead of cold, crisp, Canadian air ahead to catch up with drawing. ;) For now - it's back out to nap in the sunshine.   

Today I turned 50.  
Amen & Thank you. 
I was up with the sun, coffee and ready to sit at my desk and start the next 1/2 of this century, doing what I love most and and so thankful to do! DRAW!  
Norm wanted to have a party - no, thank you. 
I am much more about quality than quantity !  ;) 
I did ask for one thing, much needed IMO -lol,  a new chair for my drawing desk! 
My last is worn beyond worn, parting with my purple chair is such sweet sorrow, 
but my BUTT is already thanking me ! I've been in my chair on and off today!  
It has been the best day I could ask for - the sun was shining! 
My FB page overwhelming!  Thank you is all I can even think to say,  where to begin - so I will thank the best way I know how with a new cartoon!  
Today I had a visit from a couple of friends, my  wonderful son  had the house vacuumed before 8, this a.m.! I decided to call a couple of special friends - I thought I would like to talk to on my birthday ;)  
50 so far has been perfect. I could not ask for anything more!
I've decided to start wearing pearls! LOL - I have pearls - a wedding gift. 
Perhaps at 50 I can? Storm googled the meaning of pearls this morning and I'm even more convinced at this time in my life it's perfect timing for pearls! 

“Pearls symbolize Purity, Spiritual Transformation, Charity, Honesty, Wisdom and Integrity, all the best within us. Pearls provide a clear vehicle for the advancing states of wisdom, as well as a clean channel for receipt of spiritual guidance. Pearls can stimulate your femininity and help with self acceptance. They lift your spirits and make you feel calm and beautiful. They remind us to walk with Dignity."  
I'll take that! 
My day is not over, I know I am not cooking! Right now, Im off to sit in the sunshine , read my new book, write in my new Buddha journal, nibble on fruit! 
Bring on the next 50!!!
;) xox <>< 

Last week was a year since my surgery. 
It has been an incredibly emotional week.  
Surgery was not a complete success. I have no doubts in my mind, my surgeon saved my life for I was much worse. 

Increasingly, since surgery my twitch (which is electrical impulses being shot off by my brain for no reason) has returned. Each one hurts. Some days I can hardly function physically, others I am doing all that I love, only not as quickly, for long or as often. 
It has come with many challenges mental and physical.

The neurologist I just visited (a new one) - a very nice, serious, older -a bit ‘higher up’ than the last, said he believes the diagnoses to be hemi facial spasm and Trigeminal neuralgia.
I agree as I am living it. I have several ‘attacks’ throughout the day. Still no diagnoses as to why - still looking.  I wish I knew then what I knew now-  I WOULD be much more careful as to what goes into this body.  I have returned to mother nature and feel better every day.
I am not willing to let them ‘look inside’ again at this time.  
I go next week for an MRA to rule out an aneurism. 

If you read the blog you know what I am experiencing. With each attack I find my breath is held until it is over and then I am visibly shaken and instantly exhausted.  With each one that passes the first thing that comes to mind is Thank you.  
Really ;)

I AM still here, thank you. 
People have aneurisms and die every minute all around the world. 
Thank you. I have lived with that fear EVERY day of my life for the past 4 years.  It’s enough to drive you mad. Now I SEE I am reminded EVERY DAY, several times a day (weather I like it or not! - LOL) what is important to me. 
For that I can only say  THANK YOU!!! What a blessing! 

I AM exactly where He wants me to be and am grateful for the lesson. 
I often find myself belting out  “I can see clearly now the rain has gone...”
It’s releasing! Uplifting! 
Not important to me: 
kissing ass! LOL - Really -WHAT a relief it is in life when you get to this point!  With my drawing and life - I no longer need anyones approval. It took IT to make me see. 
Was blind and now I see....
So, what ever gets you there is good!  
I’m done with nasty.  I choose to not have 'them' in my life. 
When I was 'beautiful' - I did not always feel that way... worried about my hair, make-up, skin,  teeth & love handles, that was on good days.
 All the outter shell. I won’t be putting on makeup for my Face Book posts, 
some days I don’t remember to brush my hair first! I live with the moment and enthusiasm. If I stop and think - will they like my hair? - then I'd never share. 
None of us would. 

I AM REAL LIFE.  And proud of it.
I am enjoying life! I am drawing, trying to make a positive difference and for the first time in my life, I know I am happiest when I help others. Draw for others in many cases. Helping others get their message and dreams out! Why NOT!? I have been approaching people I like and believe in,  I had one new friend tell me  “I’m intimidating!”  lol - I share ideas, toons and more if I can. It is one way to serve each other, help each other. 
I AM done with corporate greed - I prefer the little guy. 
IT is the little guy that got them there in the first place. Too many forget it.
Even when it comes to shopping I prefer small, independently owned stores.

I will admit - I don’t feel I have time to waste anymore.  Who does?
 So, this is me. I will be continuing to heal  as much as possible this winter (like all other Canadian Mama Bears, I shall hibernate) unfortunately, with all this going on - we still have the stresses coming with the expected changes with Health Canada. 
Really - this is what very sick Canadians are dealing with.  NOT ‘stoners’ and quite frankly WE DON'T NEED IT!  We need to continue to get strong and focus on our health!  

Cannabis has eased my sons pain since he was 14,   not OXY, not codeine, not morphine, Cannabis. Thank God.   For what ever reason it is NOW my medicine. I can’t eat without it. I can’t sleep without it - my twitch wakes me up.  I cannot function without it.  I get NO breaks without it. 

We have had several other lessons happen the past year - I plan on sharing... now that I am stronger. A few lesson learned the hard way - perhaps sharing, you might avoid. <3   

I am very grateful for the e mail, support and friendships I have made, some on the other side of the planet! How awesome is that!?
 So, I am very happy to be exactly where I am! 
 
I still have to get use to my new look.
My son said when he sees my photos all he sees is LOVE. 
Love is al you need.
Thank you for SHARING our message and cartoons! 
It is the best gift you could ever give. 
 Prayers & Good Vibes always appreciated.
xox <><

Below a few photos my friend Kyle took for me. 
 LOL - I guess it was my ‘coming out’ photo shoot!  
 This is me. 
 I am:

Yesterday I turned 49! It started with me kicking Scruffy off my bed -man she is a little powerhouse of dead weight- and looking at the pile (soon to qualify as mountain)  of laundry and then said "NOPE!  NOT TODAY!" I shall not let the laundry bother me or anything else for that matter. I hopped in the shower and all I could say was thank you. Over and Over. It hit me. THANK YOU! I am alive!  Thank you for this birthday I shall make it the best ever! 

In the past - I'd say I hope its going to be a great day.  It took me to 49 to say I shall make this the best day ever! LOL   AND it was!   I started with a coffee topped with real whipped cream - Daisy was pleased with my choice. From there Storm and I went out for the day! We knew where we were going, Storm was treating me to a pair of jeans, I have worn the same jeans for over 3 years. I have 1 nice pair, about 3 in total- But one pair covered in paint, not really for an outing!  We found them! Buy a pair of jeans and gain a bum back! wooohoooo -  (I lost my bum when I lost weight a while ago) I love them, they have a little buddha on them, True Religion -but the fit - can't be beat. IMO. I am a jeans kinda woman at this stage - or long skirts in the summer - can't wait.  So I'm saving them for the EXPO - LOL - NOT!  I'm going to the Dr.s today and will wear my new fancy pants! Why not!?

We had a wonderful day- lunch, I also found a pretty 'Peace top' - my son also treated me too - I was not permitted to spend a penny! It was awesome! LOL 
As always it was not the stuff but the company. I have usually spent the past few birtdays with friends, it was such a pleasure to spend the day with my handsome son.  The best gift any mom would ask for. I was beaming. 
I do have to say, Face Book was  is overwhelming, still is today 100's of messages - people messaged because I do not allow posts on my wall (people use to post all sorts of bull, much I did not agree with, back when..)  and I WANT to read and respond to each one.
To see birthday wishes from all over the world - Germany, Japan, Indonesia, ALL over the USA, I FELT special!  Birthday vibes from all over - I felt loved.  
I feel loved and I do not know how I will ever be able to say thank you. 
BTW - the wishes from in and around town and the GTA are as equally appreciated. ;-) 
I was inspired once home to 'spring' up my office. ;-)  I can't wait till 50!  xox <><