Dreaming before I head off to dream..  they make me smile.
Need I say more?

Have Faith
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3 things won't be hidden long.


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Snails, mushrooms, cannabis, cards & more.

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'I love you' in the sense I care for all humans.. but  I do love a few human in particular!
I plan on showing them with a tiny little valentine! hee hee
Just like I have shown all of you my love- by sharing here today!  
A FREE printable download!
Cut, Color & Convey your love!  Tell someone or leave it anonymously... let someone  anyone know they are loved or at the very least -  appreciated!

Simply, Print the cards.  *I HIGHLY reccomend gluing the sheet of paper onto a card stock or thin piece of cardboard- the type from a cereal box works best! Recycle! Glue, leave overnight to dry- then COLOR!  I love this part.  Cut down the middle and in-between each card, write a tiny note on the back and deliver!
Either by hand or mail if you glued it to a cardboard stock- no problems!
You see I made a sample below- mailing it out-- who will get it?
You never know - one who gets my heart beating faster, last time I checked Christopher Waltz was still married.  Brad is now single though BUT I am quite fond of this rockstar...   

While I ponder away...  You too, can now play!
Print and get creative * see my samples below!
Share a little Cannabis friendly valentine with your loved one(s).  
Make at least one person smile today .
Click on the image below to start your free download!  Have fun! 
Be one of the first to color and send me an image and I'll send you out a postcard!  
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Want to discover what went into making this? 
How to be a cartoonist?  Slide show:
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A 'Dream Team'.. for me anyhow!   Two icons brought together over cannabis - finally!  
Dab...  or Dab not. There is no try.  
Love is!
I giggled painting this. Yoda - in the moment, E.T., slightly anxious.  Hee Hee Hee!
I can't describe you how this original 'POPS off' the paper & the night sky turned out better than I imagined.  Hang in my office, it will. 

Did you grow up with Yoda & E.T?  For research- I watched E.T again!
Wow.  It was terrific, a flashback into time.. just to see Drew Barrymore is worth the watch.
May the force be with us in our never ending quest to educate all life forms regarding Cannabis and its healing properties. 

I sent this image to a friend this morning stating it was 'us', he is Yoda...  
I see a resemblance in the hair.  hee hee hee              
The places my mind goes! Medicate and educate.  Give Thanks!
This is me HIGH.. painting E.T. & Yoda.
Cannabis is a safe medicine.

Next: Traditional valentines to  download & color, cute and convey your love! FREE
I enjoyed making them- it brought back memories and I know will make some new ones!
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Dab or Dab not. There is no try.  lol 
I love Yoda! I  also am a fan of cannabis. Try it all, in all ways do.
Edibles, smoked, drinkable, baked, candies, rolled, hash, oil.
Cannabis comes in many forms and I don't see this changing anytime soon.
Actually, my son who explains everything to me, my "Yoda"  explained Dabbing’ as he does whenever I ask - or I'm on google for hours. This way I'm at least pointed in the right correct direction.  I've had people offer dabs for a while and I tried off and on.

Better knows as cannabis OIL ... concentrate.  There are several ways it seems to obtain it, in slightly varying forms. It also goes by the names of shatter, resin, dabs, oil, BHO, Honey Oil, CO2 Oil… etc.  I find it astonishing.  I have experienced some very clean dabs and the high" was - refreshing.

I like dabs & I like Yoda - *he was not created by Jim Henson, like I thought.. http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Stuart_Freeborn  - many make this mistake.  Go have a peek- he looks like his creator. Yes, this  qualifies as a love post, I have a couple Yodas in  in my office.  As  you can see.  I love this little green wise guy.

                                        Do or Do Not. There is No try.       ~Yoda.

Dab or Dab Not...   There is no try.  lol   
High, stoned- again there are those words - I try to avoid, simply still because of he negative stigma they hold & not words I associate with Cannabis oil...   relaxed, clear headed, creative, energized, refreshed, peaceful &  positive. 

I’ve had restful sleeps the last few evenings - awake at 5 ready to paint!  
A smile on my face - I’m up before everyone including Bird. 

Do what you love. 
Do or Do not. There is no try.

Have Faith
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Love Someone?
Include some cannabis in the next bouquet.

Love is...  letting them know.


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Let's fall in love.

Let's fall in love!!  No, NOT with a  person but with what you do! 
Love what you do! & the rest will follow.
Make yourself happy and it will shine out of every pore & more.  lol 

This month along with sharing LOVE & cannabis in every drawing  I'm going to share some of the people in my life who I care for, am inspired by, love,  like and including those who put love into the world for others.  Either for whom they 'are' or what they do, making a difference for millions or one. Who cares...  Making a difference is all that matters. 

Today, I share another cartoonist friend (with many talents) Ivan Art, he make a difference every day!  Ivan & his wife Simone - a creative couple inspiring others around them in Switzerland  as well as reaching the masses through their art.  Awesome.  
​Love is grand.

It's float time for Ivan!  Ora, io non parlo italiano, mi dispiace sto solo scherzando ora utilizzando Google Translate, obiettivo-ha un ascolto o guardare e si vedrà Ivan 1/2 attraverso il video! Educare Migliaia lungo il sentiero percorso parata & cannabis!  

Speaking of  Do what you love...  I have a NEW EASEL -  I did what I loved!
Today I'lll be putting it to good use. Woot Woot!!   Time for some acrylic paint.

The foxes are my imagined couples just meeting perhaps for the first time..
in the field of love. 

Tomorrow:  LOVE in the form of 'flowers'
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Just Keep Swimming! Just keep swimming...  
It's all we can do Dori!
Just keep swimming.  Who better to enjoy some seeweed than Dori - right? 
These scans so not do my work justice, the colors are so vibrant... Dori almost swims off the page.  She has - she is already on her way to a new home!! 
I have a friend, once she saw Dori she had to have her! There are a few Dori fans as I had inquires as to when she was going to be complete.  I do not normally sell my art but I had an idea & IT was a fantastic one!  I asked if she would be interested in bartering.  
I desperately need a new easel- mine wobbles, can’t be adjusted, I’ve had it since high school and it frustrates more than anything- we'll I have a new easel being delivered this week! Eeeeeeeeee!!! I can’t wait.  
I’m cleaning my painting room today! Canvas are getting ready.  
I could have just asked for payment but this way - I have a gift of an easel from my art & a friend!  How cool is that? To create more art with MORE TLC & THC. 
Hurry up Mr. Postman! 

Just keep swimming… Speaking of scans..  today I’m off for a MRI with contrast.  
To see if things have stayed the same or have grown OR have gotten smaller or disappeared! Right?? Positive thinking!! I’m on the best medicine after all.  My friend Steve tells me “I have much work to do..”  lol,  
I’m not happy, I don’t want to go, my neurologist argued with me..  I don’t see the point, if it’s nothing that can be touched anyhow.  Or nothing they can DO and I am still living with what I am.  I’m going, I promised I would. This time anyhow.
More on this when I get my results, I’m making cards for a very select FEW.   Stay tuned.

I’m also going to see my friend Jodie before my scan so that is always interesting.  We’ll most likely talk about everything but (lol) it’s going to be busy today.

Right now.. just keep swimming, just keep swimming..    it’s all we can do.
Swimming into the painting room! Oh, I tell you, when it arrives, I’m locking myself in my room for at least a week!  Imagine what will emerge.

Give Thanks!  It’s all good, I was waiting for a miracle.. funny - I expected one at Christmas, but got the call for this MRI 2 days later-  so perhaps this is it!
​Positive, Positive, Positive.

Have faith!!
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I do believe in the power of prayer, so if you’re reading this, and would not mind -  send me up a few! Thanks!

Here is a sign of my age.. 
Who remembers Holly Hobbie?
I DO!  I'm pretty sure I had a Holly Hobbie Doll, didn't we all? 

I was reminiscing on PIN, easy to do…  Raggedy Ann, Cabbage patch babies (I still have my original), The Sunshine family- now we can simply see toys of our past- get that ‘warm and fuzzy feeling all over again in a few seconds.

I was looking at of all things, the ‘Doll from Trilogy of Terror, remember him??  Frig that thing terrified me.  lol 
I was thinking of making a clay version for my desk in my office… lol - as long as his necklace does not fall off, Bird should be good. 

Well there she was - Holly Hobbie and BAM it hit me as plain as day.. she needs to become  ‘Holy iHighBe’  hee hee hee. 
It is my tribute art to Holly Hobbie -the Artist - of the same name more so than the doll, her one little image became iconic and loved by many little girls & boys.  She also is famous her her children books.

My little rendition of Holly -  My little Cannabis girl is also loved by millions around the world- the cannabis part anyhow!

She turned out so adorable, I have her framed and in my bedroom.  It makes me smile when I look at her & gives me a flash back of all warm & fuzzy - it’s a win, win.

I have decided to offer her as a print. It will be signed and numbered I’m only making 100.   
You can order her off Etsy link: 

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/494723282/holly-ihighbe?ref=shop_home_active_1

Order your own cute little 'Holy iHighbe' print to frame -
​I have mine in a Walmart frame I purchased already with the matt for only $20.  
She is quite the little conversation piece,  instantly she is recognized but with a twist. 
A Cannabis Twist.


Have a Creative day - I know I will!  

Have faith  
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Check her out in My Etsy Shop!    

I was sitting at the kitchen table with a friend- who brought BIRD a gift, some 'bird friendly' plants to turn my office into a mini  dazzling jungle! - lol 
We were sitting there when he asked me - “Did you hear Marco the Strain Hunter died yesterday?”  My mind instantly went - What?? Marco dead? From TY?? But not a Strain Hunter..  I do not have a FB feed,  it was confirmed online instantly
- Franko The Strain Hunter has died.

I felt bad for my friend as I started to cry, he apologized.  He did not know it would effect me the way it did. In a way I thanked him,  it was nicer hearing it from a friend than seeing it on line myself. I am floored.  

Franko was the very first person Storm met at our very first EXPO and  asked to take his photo with him - he looked up to Franko “The Strain Hunter!” The guys signed a Poster to him, it hangs in his apartment still, and struck up a conversation with him, I was thrilled.   Storm visited them in Europe last year and went fishing just this past summer with Arjan, the look on his face when he confirmed the news  said it all.  
Franko was by far one of the most passionate growers there was out there.
Photos of him fondling the plant like they were his lovers & they were.   He will be deeply missed, I can’t imagine how his business partners/closest friends, as well as his family are feeling.  Rest in Peace Franko and THANK you of being a positive influence in my sons life & for Cannabis - WORLD WIDE.

By the Grace of God - yep.
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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?

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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!!


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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.   

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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.

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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.  

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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 -
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Kiss me under a thousand stars..    
I was listening to the song and suddenly these bears appeared.  
I'm not sure where they are coming from, I'm not overly fond of bears...  at least I don't think I am.  
I know, I really dispise seeing them shot.  

They look terrific on a dark background. I love to paint fur.. and when I think Canada- I think 'bear' over.. elephant or lion. These bears are all about Love.  It's that simple.  
 Just happy to be together.  ​Looking, waiting, longing.

I added Bud because it was late when I was painting, my hand sore but I just  'filled' a BIG blunt- 'Palm papers' I tried (pre -rolled so you just fill it) Storm does not like the smell, I'm not overly keen other than the ease.  BUT I smoked it*, put on my headphones - turned up the tunes..  I felt great and just kept painting until I became too tired. Not too sore.  
What do you do about arthritis?
I do take an anti inflamatory - when 'I feel' I need it.  
Cannabis also helps I believe with assisting the 'mental ability', which keeps us from focusing on our pain but instead allows us to keep focused on passion.  All kinds ;) 
I'snt that what a medicine should do?  Isn't that what love does?

Focus on your passion & it will surly bloom! 

* I do smoke my bong in my office with Bird- and he does not seem to mind, as a matter of fact- I think he enjoys it, he likes to fly around in the evening - little show off that he is! & sings more.   BUT I do NOT smoke a full blunt in the same room - I leave.  I dont want to hotbox bird ;) 
It's nice to think of others...  no?

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