Thank you!
For every single person who has shared, reposted, talked about (good & bad), glanced at, printed, mailed & e mailed any of my drawings. Thank you.  Each time - bringing ALL of US one step closer to ending the negative stigma attached to cannabis as a medicine.

I started drawing to educate 10 years ago- when at 14 Storm had his first bong hit and his pain was no longer controlling him- he became master & controller of it. No more tylenol, codine or morphine to constantly consider. I thank God & the universe for the cannabis plant daily!

Inspired by love & we did not want parents who were already dealing with a sick child  have to deal with some of the 'BULLSHIT' we had to.  As well as be informed it was in FACT helping with chronic bone pain, that NOTHING was able to do as well & keep our son happy & healhty & active.  We decided to share, because of the loss of judgemental family & friends to the constant questions and concerns raised by othes - including myself at times, AND the politics of it all.  Health Canada Horror stories & fear mongering rampant in our own country, never mind any place else in the past 10 years -Good riddance, to a hateful, harmful government here in Canada.  Welcome Justin, who will legalize. be patient people.

Cananbis has introduced us to a new world, literally, one filled with compassonate & understanding people,  ready to be laughed at and shunned for thier love of a plant.  People who refuse to sit back and watch all day- instead, they draw, talk, protest, bake, blog, bulldoze & blunder thier way through to make a differnence, and they do.  
I am very thankful for them.

We have also met a few 'heavy hitters' in this industry and I am thankful for them, they fight the legal battles and go to bat for the millions who cannot due to lack of  health or finance. Many have been fighting for years and yes- it too can take a toll on thier health. 
We've made many friends ;) thank you...  all around the world!  Thank You!
Friends who showed us the ropes, taught us a few tricks, took us under their wings and more. Thank You.  
A enemy or two had been made a long the way I've no doubts. YOU will never please everyone & I am grateful for them as well - they teach the the most dificult lessons - each time helping make me stronger in the process.  More determined.

Every person who has taken the time to read  this blog and ignored my continued spelling & grammar errors!  I know how difficult it is for many, there too should be a lesson, if you are judge'n me bi my spellin, with out understanding - you have too much time on your hands.
& just like judging someone for wanting to choose cannabis over  pills - we are no better.
I try to only judge 'myself' at the end of  each day. That alone is enough. 

Thank you.

Time to Draw

What do  you think Queen Elizabeth 1 did when she had her period & cramps?
Did she Reach for the Tylenol?  Which has NOW been proven linked to  several deaths.  
​No, she 'called' for  cannabis instead. FACT.   
Chances are she did not smoke it but drank it in a tea... much like I do at bedtime.
I still wake up easily if I hear any noise & I'm always refreshed  in the morning with no  'hang over'.  

Queen Elizabeth 1 was impressive as is this  current Queen,  it is not a job I would want - even with the benefits. Cannabis therefore, the  'QUEEN of plants'  for assisting in easing the body & brain is far from dead.
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Long live the Queen!!!

Who will it be next?

Have faith
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Good Day! It's another grey day here in Canada and  week of the same weather ahead, great week to paint! This is terrific as today I am starting a new painting, not that large but it's going to be detailed & significant of ..?.. emotions I'm trying to portrait, does this make any sense to anyone but me? hahaha - I'm anticipating a weeks worth of painting.
The magnificent beast!   lol - I might just call it that! 

Today I'm feeling a bit blue.. weather, life & longing...  for what I'm not even sure some days.  Change - because I know it is coming and needed. 
I feel like being 'quiet', this is not always a good thing..   lol   so it's time to paint.
I will be painting these 'little buds' in between- because they do make me smile & every one brings us one step closer to normalizing cannabis, the more it is seen - in a 'positive' light the better it is.  This one fun-  I'm going to paint a few other 'artist' inspired buds and see if people on IG or Fb can guess 'who it is'. hee hee hee    *she is already a gift to a Frida fan.
I believe Frida must have consumed, I hope she did - for her pain if anything else. 

Have a terrific day what ever you do! 
Try not to let these grey days get to you.  
Paint! Read, Cook, sew, crochet, bake, doodle, puzzle, volunteer, meditate, pray,  dance, walk, explore...

Have Faith
<><
​xox

Cannabis legalization is here to stay.. I was thinking- there is no way they can try to turn back time or decisions made regarding cannabis- you wanna see a revolt- that would do it.  
Cannabis is spreading across the USA in a great way.   
Actually, thanks to social media- cannabis is spreading across the world in a great way- I was just on Instagram and noticed something- there are some  SERIOUSLY professional, beautiful cannabis pages out there. I noticed a lovely company in Canada with chickens,  trees, nature- and thought- I'd buy from them. It's that simple. BE professional. Organic medicine - farm grown it appears. Nice. 

So delighted to see this industry- STEP away from bongs and boobs and grass on some girls ass.  This is our medicine, for many.   YES, there are some lovely ladies out there, posing with cannabis and small undies- o.k., why not - they have the bod...  please ladies, be the brain first,  said with TLC & THC. :) Of course there are pages still for the 'stoner mentality'- boobs, bongs, babes.. fine,  some of the 'joke' posts - are really funny and crack me up.  To each his own.  I will say though  I KNOW - when I started 10 years ago that is all 'it' was, even Canada's own 'Skunk magazine has come along way, which at the time I'd rather not have my comics in,  it was a decision I made- to try and take cannabis the other direction in my own way. Glad I did to this day. The other direction is becoming more and more inviting! 

Educate someone today! Introduce them to a new, positive, enticing  "page" on social media
there are more and more out there! OH- AND I am noticing a few compassion clubs/dispensaries that are taking positive actions by offering food drives, sock drives, discounts for veterans, seniors day! F*ck yes!
Why not?   It is AWESOME to see and I THANK you!

I love this little bud, I smiled the entire time painting him- look at that little face! lol
I just want to HUG him. 
I'm on a roll and cant stop- I already have 2 more ideas and one started!
​One a day... and today a friend and I are off for coffee & local & import!  Up to Kats Gallery to drop off something and pick up something and see what Kat has - always lovely merchandise & NEAT items.  & the to the Georgina Art gallery of the Christmas art sale!  Lets start this day!

Do what you love & the rest WILL follow.
Clearly, I love to paint little cowboy buds winning he wild west!
Wait until you see tomorrows... hee hee hee

Have faith 
xox <><

                                                     We can Do it! We CANnabis!  
Cannabis is gaining momentum in Canada & the United States of America!
Legalization in the spring in Canada- that's months away- you will see a change!
Less alcohol consumption (I hope), less smoking tobacco, happier & healthier people!
Less pain, more relaxing more focus too!  Safer - educated options!!
No more vulnerable young women having to visit shady drug dealers when they can get it at a local dispensary! AMEN
Ideally I would want decriminialization- it was not happening  - it still might! & SHOULD This is GOOD! This is fewer people being punished over a plant!!!
​*SHE should be celebrated

For those that want it - they will take it!
Others will sit and watch TV., No one to blame but yourself. (<mom talk)  
I use cannabis all day to keep moving! To keep painting, gardening, cooking, dog walking...  
To keep from sitting and getting depressed.    Nope.  
Are you judging me?
Would you judge me if i told you I took my prescription all day that kept me moving, gardening, painting...  it's NO different at all.
* other than - I bet I have fewer harmful side effects. lol 

Medicate & paint * I am at peace.. a few nice breaks in between, chat with friends, play with the dogs.. dream of walking in caves.. today I imagined I could feel everything around me. My hands gently brushed across the sandy walls, images of lions- I wonder what they were thinking.  The awe in their minds as they transferred memory to walls- without the use of T.V., Photos or their iPad.  With a 'burnt stick' no less.  Remarkable. 
Talk about positive thinking,   I doubt you are allowed to touch the caves.
I might have to start with ' less popular cave art closer to home.  hee hee.

* It is the female plant CANNABIS < It's 'REAL' name which produces the bud!
God once again showing us the miracle in daily life - Look at it!
Every dispensary should have a plant for clients to see, feel, smell & appreciate.
It is time to CELEBRATE!!!   
WE CANnabis! 

YOU have done this. Every time you talked about canabis you helped bring about awareness.  Thank you. Everyone who worked to bring awareness as cannabis medicine for children thank you... and for those who STILL are & will continue to do so for a few years yet,  because of corrupt laws - that you.

Have faith
<><
​xox

More raids on dispensaries recently - Police & Politicians claim they are 'protecting us' - from whom? Death? From cannabis? Scum of the earth? I can think of a few worse people than those that sell cannabis and baked goods.
We don't need your protection, it's never happened, we won't die. No lie.
Do Police stand outside drug stores and warn people about the  # of deaths caused from pain PILLS every year?   Well?
O.k. - I do understand all the new places wanting to OPEN! Heck! I want to open a dispensary!  'Georgia Toons Tokes' & bong shop!! LoL - right Jerry?  If it is done correctly, properly pleasing the patients/clients - it will survive.  If it sells other products it shouldn't be selling - then it will be dealt with accordingly OR if it is crappy product - people won't go and it will shut itself down. Simple.

When smaller dispensaries are shut down - especially the established places - who does it hurt?  
The business owners?  No, facts are they will pay a fine- deal with court and probably 'win', since cannabis is going the direction it is - costing tax payers until it does become legal and this bullshit stops.
The people who are hurt when dispensaries are shut down are people who are now having to 'go' elsewhere.  People who are sick, suffer terribly from chronic pain - who cares now if they must go further, wait longer, suffer more.   Not the politicians or police.
The prices will probably go up for patients - court costs to cover.
Will politicians help here? I doubt it.
Some people, instead of getting reliable, safe medicine - be FORCED back to ILLEGAL street dealers- for medicine. Thank you Politicians & Police for looking after our safety.  This includes the 'kids' you are so worried about- they will get it anyway, and will be introduce to more with  dealers - street dealers don't care if your kid smokes 'pot' they want them hooked on something more addictive.  

Please do not play into everything you hear or read - check!
Check what I have to say!  Please.
If you have been visiting a dispensary that has been closed  make your concerns heard- let your politician know they are causing you  anguish.  Do not go elsewhere - try to continue to support your dispensary.  There is more than enough room for large and small scale dispensaries - let the people choose.  
I like 'mom & pop' stores and will always support them with my $. 
Cannabis  is here to stay.

I look at Storm everyday and Thank God for cannabis.
 Have Faith 
<>< xox
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Happy Halloween! 
You can see in the original, I was going to draw a broom.. until I imagined the fields across the world of Hemp and Cannabis!   I can see them now!  Witches of the world unite!
Dancing in the moonlight!    

No trick or treating for me- this is my contribution to Halloween this year. 
Please remember to watch out for little ones tonight and keep them safe.  & PETS.
I would worry more about all the SUGAR & junk than cannabis ever going in my child's body... but thats my opinion - right?   
If only I knew what I know now. 

Have Faith
 <><
​xox

Is there any better way to spend a day then to stare at a deer (preferably living), bear or cute squirrel, nature at it's finest! Give thanks to the many talented photographers who  share magnificent images of snails with raindrops. No words.
To study & stare into the eyes  of the animals is heart melting  for moi.
Relaxing & meditating.  Nature never goes out of style. 

Nature never goes out of stye - it becomes prohibited.

It becomes prohibited and we got to jail.. over plants. This is the biggest crime.
I'd get it if we were using it to harm others.  Cannabis helps. It has never killed.
I do get the NEED to prohibit some medications like fentanyl, read about opioid death increase in Canada - it is shocking, it was for me.
​Reading and understanding the facts and then knowing cannabis has never caused a death infuriates me. I need nature. 
Friends in jail, children suffering, children dying, police raiding.  BULLSHIT.
In Canada & the USA, anywhere in the world... You can not hide the the sun, moon or truth.
When 'Health Boards' are focusing on music videos - don't get me wrong- I don't agree- lets not get down and boogie with plants' unless out in the wild- it would be hard for me to resist.  :)     Address it and MOVE on, now - it's just a distraction.
What can possibly compare these days to some of the statements out of Donalds mouth?  Asking Canadians repeatedly, to discard our MEDICINE in Canada as though it were cat feces. It's degrading we continually are faced with  these distractions when all we want to do is medicate ourselves with plants and MOVE on.

On a positive note, Linda was over my twitch was 'very busy', I had 4 bongs hits in a row just to sit and have a somewhat relaxed conversation - it's been a busy week. She commented the improvement.  Time to make some edibles.  
I need some nature, rest.. sleep  lol
I'm happy to admit it & I'm bringing Poppy cause I like  good back rub.
hee hee hee.  Sketchbook and I'm set. 

Nature never goes out of style...  it becomes prohibited or we kill it. 

Have faith
<>< xox
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I decided to include cannabis in most drawings if not everyone from now on.
Plant the seed, bring constant awareness to this plant.
Feeling slightly festive- having bit of Halloween fun in-between other works.
Yesterday, I sent the day on a special paining doing much thinking... cannabis heals, it brings peace. Advocates who have died and were passionate about cannabis and the education of it. Thank you.  Educate anyway you can.
Storm has a PAX portable vaporizer btw and likes it.. me too.  
I wonder if they have them in purple. ;)

Tomorrow I'm getting a hair cut! It's time. Chop it off.  lol 
You know what that means ladies... big change is in the air.
The mood has hit. I am woman hear me roar! I am worthy!!  lol! 
​I'm painting a new poster to hang in new zen den " Zen as Fuck"
hee hee hee
Time for me to go paint a fish! or two...  
Do what you love to do!

Have Faith
xox
​<>< 

Tomorrow Count Dabula... with cannabis. 

WHO definition of Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
WHO - does not understand this? 

​IMO social well-being does not include discriminating people who choose to use cannabis for a  Healthy, Happy & socially well adjusted life.  
Putting people into jail for enjoying the use of natural medicine?
WHO thinks this is still o.k.?

No ME.

Have faith
xox
​<><  

Please, Keep in Mind I'm not encouraging 'hard core criminal activity' 
Be careful where you obtain you cannabis, I look forward to legalization in the sense, people will finally have safer, affordable < I HOPE, HEALTHY options.
​
Amen.


BTW.. I filmed this cartoon creation (cause it's a fun thing to do on a rainy day) on 'time-lapse' and it can be seen on my Instagram Account:
GeorgiaToons. 
www.instagram.com/georgia.toons/    

The Doctopus is IN!   Horay! 
Another octopus for my series.. another orange. 
I had this drawn with 'pills in the bottle - it never occurred to me to turn it into 'Seaweed until painting the details... hee hee hee
It is a gift for my Dr.  I saw him recently and he helped with my foot, both of us extremely happy that he could. We are aware he can't help with the other, but I know he keeps it in mind. He is patient, listens and never makes me feel rushed.. hence the pose.  
Then the name Doctopus! LOL !  I'm sure it's not an original idea. I don't care either way- this is a georgiatoons  'Doctopus'. 

Today is a day of un packing a couple of boxes, Norm tells me its another month before the kitchen is done... which registers in my brain as 6 months to 6 years.  No more to be said.

Scruffy is my wonder doggen, I had ladies visit today and she was wagging her stubby little tail and wanted some loving, behaving 100% Normal.  
Time to draw some cartoons and have  bit of fun.

Please make sure you find a good Dr. who understands- and be a patient, patient who helps inform and educate your Dr.s.  use DVD, magazines, books, notes, Links.  The possibilities are out here - use them.

Have faith
xox <><

Alcohol.. is abused more than any other drug.. well sugar.  Don't get me started.
It will be, soon in Canada a & I am thrilled.  Provided people educate themselves.
There will always be some shady character  to buy drugs off- we can
t stop human trafficking- we will never stop drugs, why bother!
Spend the money on education & rehabilitation. xox

Please think about that drink. How many did you have tonight?
I read about a man (my heart breaks for him) who left his babies in the car on a hot day, went in and had a drink, then a nap and his babies died.  It read very sad for him.  ;(  
How many times around the world, every day does someone die because of alcohol?
Cheers. I know I 'piss people off' with this. Good.  
You should be having 2 days a week where you do NOT drink. Do you?
Storm clarified it nicely when he commented: a Rye & Coke = ethanol & fructose-glucose.
It is that simple..   Who wants to put that into their body? Mind? Poison 
**According to The Office of the Surgeon General, alcohol is used by more young people in the United States than tobacco or illicit drugs, resulting in a serious public health concern.
Alcohol can be lethal if the amount of alcohol reaches a concentration above 460 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood (0.46 g/dL). Death from respiratory depression can occur with severe alcohol intoxication, and this can be hastened if alcohol is combined with CNS depressant medications.
Mixing alcohol with caffeine, either in premixed drinks or by adding liquor to energy drinks has become a common way for younger crowds to consumer alcohol. With this dangerous combination, drinkers may feel somewhat less intoxicated than if they had consumed alcohol alone. However, they are just as impaired and more likely to take risks. This drinking practice often takes place in and around college campuses.
Excessive use of alcohol can lead to alcoholism, or alcohol dependence. There are four cardinal symptoms in alcoholism: craving, loss of control, physical dependence, and tolerance. A clinician is able to diagnose alcoholism based upon a specific set of criteria published by the American Psychiatric Association and the World Health Organization.5

Alcohol is a poison - check  out this site for facts and what To Do and what NOT to Do - Yikes, I was doing ALL the WRONG stuff! Do not make drunks drink coffee, do not let them 'sleep it off'...

Please, think about what you put in your body and don't judge others...  been there done that,  help if you can, raise up.  
​Play Now, Pay later.  
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Have Faith
xox  <>< 

I don't get it...   o.k., for all those out walking - who never walked- Terrific!!  Everyone else who is not thinking and walking  or DRIVING at the same time...  are you PokeZombies??  Clearly smart enough to work a phone... but it seems to end there?  Did you see the guy who rear ended two cops- caught all on film- playing Pokemon while driving. How about the one who drove into a school?  People are "so Wrapped up in the game".. they are being attacked, robbed and more.  Someone shot a teen for entering their home  'Trespassing'( WTF?) to get a  Pokemon. * I  put 2 's' in trespassing .. I should have said Tresssssspassing!"
​& Nintendo - has made it clear when you sign off they have signed off of all damages, accidents and even Kids walking out onto highways!?  Where is common sense?   *All over the world instantly causing accident and more.  What a joke to be played on all who play it.
In Japan the government had to release a safety sheet- on what 'Not to do' when playing. Nintendo should  have been responsible for this. As a responsible  '?' company that we are making $$$.
Do not come onto my property or my dog will bite you, then I will have to put my dog down- because of fucking pokemon??   I know we have a pokemon close I think it's a #208. I heard kids out front of my house looking & yelling, Storm noticed someone pointing their phone in this direction a few times... # 208, if I find you I will crush you and put you under a real rock where you belong.  

Storm was into Pokemon- I am thrilled he is not little now.. even pedophiles are playing Pokemon GO, you know it.  Groping all the wile pretending to look for a Giratina.

So I have to ask AGAIN.. Parents.. Really????!!!
What is more harmful to your kids Cannabis or Pokemon Go?   
​EDUCATIONs the key and clearly some of you don't give a fuck about your kids as you are not taking the time to explain to them! NO - do not go on private property for a Pokemon! Even though this is not America - you might get shot or Canadian style get whacked with a hockey stick or bat a few times as a trespasser. NO - DO NOT DRIVE *** although both drivers I read about already are stupid fucking adults. Wow,  was that Pokemon worth that? Hows the car insurance now? $$$$$$$$$$ Kids not watching where they are going ;(
Look both ways before crossing- one of the first lessons we teach them as parents - suddenly is gone.  

Pokemon is more dangerous than Cannabis.  Already more kids have been killed - a young woman in Australia- not looking - hit and run dragged her  such a terrible distance ;(
​Pleaase do not talk to me about Pokemon Go  -  I see it as  A waste of life.. unless you're that one guy that never got off the sofa for 5 years. How long will it last. Lets see?  
How many more accidents will we read about?  I pray not many.

Pokemon GO  More dangerous/deadly than Cannabis, and it's only  3 weeks old. 
Cannabis around for centuries and no documented cause of death ever due to cannabis alone... there is always however that one tiny factor. Stupidity.
I know myself I do stupid things, from time to time.  ;)
Have faith
xox <><
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Alice in wonderland...  we are all mad here, that is why a little cannabis goes a long way.
Help keeping us calm.  

I'm getting the feel for Gouache painting  and enjoying it very much.
Just as I say this I'm about to move into the other room and hit a huge canvas big time! 
Acrylic and the mind switch, paint the canvas black first and just wait...
tomorrow  grid it out, sketch it in white on the canvas, Tuesday as my first bits of color & then  I hope to work on it straight through this weekend. 
At the same time I have just started to sketch my idea for a 'redrawing' of a postcard I did, 'Sativa - Indica'.  Now that my style has changed I have been wanting to re paint that image- it has me thinking of details of night and dark, every aspect an opportunity for painting pleasurable experience  surrounded by dark, light & love. 

I'm very spontaneous if you have not realized... sure enough last week, I had someone offer to pay me for an original and they had mentioned they liked the Sativa/Indica  one in particular.  I shared it was sold but expressed I was considering painting something like it - if they are interested they could commission me and I provided a price.  'Duke' - his name & part of my reasoning for saying yes,  made a payment to my paypal account and it was a push I needed.  Just researching - is exciting. I was so happy , I  put some of that income to good use and signed up for a new Craftsy class!
It looks exciting and difficult- I'm ready!  I KNOW after this class my skills will increase, never stop learning, a new twist, idea, perspective is refreshing. 

Now it's time to have fun & get lost in paint BIG TIME!  Perfect for this blustery day!!

Believe 
<>< xox

Who is not in agreement?
What ever you do - 'IF' it impaired your ability to drive , DON'T DO IT. Simple.  
There are many  things that will and can impair your ability.  
I had a  'fender bender' - crashed into Norm - LOL!  He was in front of me and I looked down at the radio- had to find that perfect song for the long drive up North.. SMACK.
Luckily, no one was hurt- except my pride - hitting my own husband - I never will live it down.  Should all radios be removed from automobiles?
Do you know how many drivers get into accidents because they are eating?  
Should we close all drive through windows that offer take out?
The worst culprit for IMPAIRED driving is Alcohol.  It truly 'impairs your' ability IMO.
Cannabis will never surpass this IMO- most people I know who use cannabis - like to CHILL  or relax, unwind - not go for a drive.  Alcohol charges for impaired driving increase every year, as does alcohol abuse.
PUT me behind the wheel with anyone who  consumed a joint over a drink any day.
I KNOW the difference.  Shall we close all bars? BBQs and restaurants that serve alcohol? 

Lets not forget HOW many MILLIONS are currently IMPAIRED driving with pills in their system- Not just opiates, many medicines tell you: DO NOT OPERATE HEAVY MACHINERY while using this medication -  the average car weights:

So, while the press will soon have you terrified about all the POTential dangerous of cannabis patients on the road- do not fool yourself - because it could save your life., being educated on the subject.

DO not USE anything that could impair your ability to drive, stupid.  
I will call you stupid - because if you send that text while driving, YOU ARE.    
Is my own son stupid if he preforms this task?  You bet.
I know he is aware of the dangers associated with..   so many smart people behave so stupid when driving.
Unless using that phone to save someone's life - while driving- you are stupid and you are WORSE - IF you practice this behaviour with your children watching your every move.  
Maybe  parents need to look into the future for just a moment...  who will 'they blame' when their teen is in a car accident while impaired (in any way) driving?  
Sadly, probably themselves. 

Harsh, fine by me, especially IF it makes you for one second THINK about any of what I said.

I love my fellow humans.  
I love my own son more than most and he is on the road with you.

If you see anyone who is clearly IMPAIRED/distracted, texting and driving...
FOCUS and try to get safely away from them as soon as possible.
IF something impairs your ability to drive - Don't Do it.

It is that simple.
FOCUS

PLEASE make educated drivers - do not believe the lies & fear mongering regarding cannabis.

​Believe
​<><  

I just wanted to say Thank you!
Thank you to:
`Everyone who supports medical cannabis- even if they do not use it themselves.
`All who do use cannabis and are not ashamed but part of the educational movement - for healthier options for pain relief- mental relief, seizure relief, chronic pain.. you get it.
`Recreational users who also take the time to educate.
`Dr.s who are finally on board and supporting patients and giving them another option.
` Closet smokers - who are coming out of the closet! 
`Politicians who know we are adults who should be permitted to make informed decisions regarding our bodies.
`Kids who educate us by witnessing the miracle of cannabis as a medicine. I have one! 
`People who grow! Show and  then teach others what they know! 
`Women who are talking and toking more than ever - out loud!
`Professionals, actors, 'respected members of the community'  - those in power to be heard  saying something intelligent about cannabis, not contributing to the lies of confusion that already exist.

The list is endless - so, Thank YOU!  
Truly, you are making this journey easier and safer for us all. 

A fan from the first expo invited me to the Lift Expo. How neat was that!
He was even going to come up, get me and bring home. It was really kind of him...
Storm's also going and invited me as well so, I believe I will go.
I am excited as well as a bit nervous, its been a while since I've seen - it will be a new experience to finally go to an expo and take it all in..  We are attending Saturday, I kinda wish I was going Sunday as I prefer the  speakers- a few topics I've been very interested in.  Either way an eventful day! Poppy is joining me so if you go and see us say hello! 

I am giggling because - I am curious to see the Metro convention centre security guard. I hope she is still there. She cracked me up!  I am getting more excited just thinking about it to see everyone! Woo Hoo! 

Tomorrow!! The introduction to my 'International Cannabis collection! 
Lets have some creative fun!  & educate as well as bring attention to cannabis around the world!  First stop: Scotland! 

Believe 
xox
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Well, it's one thing to have people send you photos of your post card or original art that they have had frames .. its another thing when you see a BUS  - Not just any bus - but the Cannabus over in Scotland - completely  decorated with GeorgiaToons art work!  WOW!
I saw the photos yesterday morning when I logged onto my 'other page'- the one that still allows me to socialize and see posts from a few of my friends.  I knew the bus was coming along- I've been watching from the start - I had no idea it would be decorated with my art work.  I keep thinking of the many people that will see this bus- If I know Robert- that will be many. lol - He's a bit of a social butterfly - that guy- and we have never met in person,  but he has a piece of my heart, and knows it.  Robert also is well aware of cannabis - in every aspect - and is as passionate about it for a medicine for Children as I am. 

A cannabus - I wish my bags were packed and ready to board the bus! I wonder if Poppy can gather overseas papers in record time- i wonder how that does work.  lol
It's a seed I've planted in my own mind &  we will see how it grows.  For now I will live vicariously through my friend Robert- if he allows :) and travel with him on that bus  with my art  - that is the most amazing start!  Yes, when I saw the photos, I blushed!  Storm shakes his head- 'Why does stuff continually surprise you like that mom? Your work means much to many."   

My work has only ever meant most to me- when it has helped our son. 
The impact it appears to have made on others was all an added blessing I never expected.
I feel incredibly emotional over a bus today ;) who knew. 
Thank you Robert. Thank you everyone who  has a postcard  framed or even help on the fridge with a magnet. THANK YOU! 
Wow, now I'm teary..  lol   time to paint my squirrels- I'm feeling so loved.
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OH, you might remember Robert  also  purchased 'ZenKitty' a couple of years ago - for his Zen Kitty Cafe in Scotland and  just purchased a NEW logo! I'M EXCITED for him and this new venture! It's top secret at the moment- as soon as it is a reality - i'll share with you.

I am very honoured and proud to have made such wonderful friends ALL around the world.
Because of Cannabis - who knew?
The Universe, God..  the world wide cannabis tribe  knows & has a plan for us and this plant still, I smell it in the air.  

Feeling blessed 
Believe 
​xox <>< 

I will add more photos as the Bus and  the journey continue. 

Just to name a few.

Believe
xox
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Up at 5 this a.m. and much on my mind. 
-Poppy woke me up, throwing up :( She seems better now.  I love this little pup, she has helped me so much the past couple of years you have no clue. Maybe you do . ;) 
-Christmas - if not for the 13 foot abominable snowman on the front lawn and 12' tree,  I would't have a clue.  It's warm, I was out feeing the birds at 6 in my robe - thats it. 
-Our tree is up and a few presents slowly make their way under for Daisy, Scruffy.. none for me as I peek and am famous for it. 
-I am looking forward to Christmas dinner. I just want to sit and absorb.
Surrounded by those I love. 
-Thinking about the year to come... Ive started  a short term goal list, it's things I'm going to do in 2016.. some are easy - try a new Spanish restaurant, take at least 3 craftsy classes  (I already signed up for two and am so excited to start!!)  Touch an elephant! 
- I'm painting an elephant for my moms boyfriend on a old hand saw he gave me - he gave me 2. Last year he gave me chunk of wood he thought was neat, he had sanded it all and asked 'can you paint it for your mom?' On one said I painted a Loon and the other an Elephant - I had no idea he loves Elephants and he wanted to keep it. lol   So, this year I decided to paint him one... Oh my gosh! I just did the chalk sketch on the black saw - today I paint- Beyond delighted o paint this, I might not want to give it to him! lol  
In researching them, I have fallen in love  with the beautiful beasts.
Please don't ever purchase ivory! Elephant, Whale or Narwal!!!  
-2016 will be a year to be still.  I'm turning IN more to focus on my art. 
Plans already made for a visit away.. me and Poppy,  a few major art projects that I've been working on  - detail is starting to be demanded, drawings taking days instead of hours & I couldn't be more elated.

Understandably, I'm also socializing less.  ;)  & feeling good about it. lol 
This will include Internet interaction and e mail.  
Less time sitting here and more standing in front of a canvas.
​EVEN Less Television.
Everything for a reason.

2016 is about focusing on all that is good.
Determined to continue to  spread  TLC & THC. The message anyhow.
I have no clue why I feel compelled to do, what I do - trust me - somedays  I question
myself - Really??  
I read a quote: 'I whisper to myself,  'what the fuck' at least 20 times a day. ;)
I will be still and listen. 

Have Faith
xox <>< 
Last years  toon but I still like the message:
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It's Christmas Time, as you  might be aware a couple of years ago I asked for help and got it.
It is a nice change & challenge to draw what someone else has wrote. In this case what fun! BTW - I LOVE Gumby, lol - this was like drawing 7 Gumbys for me. I also really enjoy GINGER bread! Norm makes it for me all the time. This weekend! I get to decorate ;)

A Christmas cartoon Collaboration! Inspired by my glass guys - and the collaborations I see they come up with - WOW! Hee hee I started asking is anyone wanted to collaborate with me. The response has been awesome. 
While checking out FB, I came across Kevins page, because he commented - it allows me to be able to go 'see' people page.  Then I have to use my alias - because my 'GeorgiaToons'  account does not let me interact with people UNLESS they message me first. I saw he posted some 'poems' - I liked them. Simple. So I asked.
He was thrilled! ;) me too! lol - and he came up with these in a heart beat! - I look forward to working with Kevin a bit more this year, Ive asked him to  think about addressing other topics with me.
Later... when I actually had more time, I checked out his page to learn he is a stay at home father of two boys!  Wonderful! *If I had to do it all over - & with what is available on the internet- I would have gone this route with Storm.

The second cartoon is just as cute in my opinion, but takes place with elves in the Workshop!  WI can't wait to start to draw! A few other cartoons on my desk at the moment
Tomorrow Peep! He's more that a pretty beak!
A drawing I did just for FUN! WOW!
I need to remember to do that more often.

By the way... I do have some specifics now I've noticed. when I ask for help.
I request:
-Positive twitst.
-No Stoner vibe... there are other cartoonists capable.
They just might be too stoned to realize it. lol  < MODERATION. 
Simple wording. Fun.

Have Faith!
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Did you guess correct?  ;)

This is it...
This is the last fucking cartoon I'm drawing about 'what kills kids - compared to cannabis'. 
Everything - everything kills kids more than cannabis - from wild elephants to button batteries to un-attended trampolines. This is it. I will not add to the confusion any longer with cartoons about pencils, peanuts, plastic bags killing more children than cannabis.
Fact: cannabis has never killed anyone - that i am aware- I can't even find a dog who has died from it. If you have facts- enlighten me - send me an e mail.

I am done. Every time I draw about a child who suffers more from inhaling COMMON household chemicals - I'm only adding to the confusion! SO - LET me be CLEAR :
LIES hurt & kill our children.
We should be educating them from an early age on all DRUGS - especially those 
THAT DO KILL.
Lets start with your prescription medications/drugs & alcohol if we want to be factual.
Don't get me wrong - when drinking - add Cannabis - you are being reckless and could get hurt. Everything in moderation, ask yourself 'why do you need to have both?' 
Drink and add a few OXY for fun and you might end up dead.  
The facts are if we continue to lie to our  kids and continue to let our government LIE - WE are killing our children.  
We certainly care about teaching them about oral sex at an early age- not chemicals that will kill them! Not how to make good life choices to keep them on the right path?
or IS it we don't wan to practice what we preach? Be honest with yourself, I don't care. Really.  I am NOT living your life.  I know I don't have any control over what you do or choose. I know where I myself have been and it's no ones business - except your kids.
What are you teaching them every minute of every day - because they NEVER stop learning.

Imagine the little ones forced to have  chemicals over cannabis to 'help' their little bodies.
Or being parent and being forced to go against your best wishes for your child.
Because a bunch of adults continue to lie in order to  make $$$.
Cannabis does not kill, chances it may be used to heal a very sick child you know- now that you are educated on the topic! Please- dont' take my word for it!! 
Research, once you learn you will be amazed.  A rude awakening for many. 
It was for me.

 Have Faith
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P.S.

Thank you for taking the time to read this blog!
I recenlty was made aware that I do have quite a regular number following.  
​The numbers astounded me and I had to ask weebly (website provider) if it was correct, they assured me it was. Wow.  
I will make more of an effort to try to help educate with love one doodle, drawing & craft at a time.

Please consider sharing it with a parent who has a child dealing with medical issues such as  chronic pain, epilepsy,  digestive issues & more - to name only a few.

If you want a post card send me an e mail  I'l see what I can do! 



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I love Alice in Wonderland!

The Disney version - my VHS ate my Alice in Wonderland this week and was destroyed ;(  I still can't throw out the case..lol  I do not own a DVD copy... yet.
I did get to see any!  I had a moment - the VCR in the garage, now garbage. Should have got rid of that beast long ago, Destroyer of Disney Classics!

Well I started Saw 5 and it was going to be a crow in a Cannabis field, but then I looked around my painting room and was reminded I have a crow on the go - wait till you see! it will take me weeks  due to detail. So I was thinking of Alice and just drew this.. on the saw blade! nothing to look at - Not one white rabbit to be found... except in my imagination!
I was please d with the results!  Reference material is great but occasionally something screams to be born on it's own, and I'm glad it did.  

I loved every moment of painting this bunny. I was lost in my own wonderland..  I painted him well not the evening. As soon as I can take a better photo I will put him up for adoption. 
Painted with Love. Teaching about cannabis in a creative, passionate,recycled way! YAY!!
lol
Norm has no more saw blades... ;(   I do not wan't to buy new - it defeats the purpose.
I might go around to saw fixing places and ask him for his old. I don't know. For now - I have a cartoon or two to do and a canvas that is calling. Kaaaaaaa! Kaaaaa!

More on this blog later.. when my battery and mind has been charged ;)
Have Faith   xox   <><
With Love
Georgia 

Good Morning! 
Some of you getting ready for mass today! It is a beautiful morning!
Please ask yourself… WWJD? lol   Really.
I was raised a catholic and love Jesus! What a man!  ;)
Now: I am for ALL which makes US better Beings! 

This hangs above my desk to constantly remind me. 
I altered of course .. hee hee hee.
Would Jesus send people to jail over a plant that is proving to save lives?
For a plant his Father put on this planet For all of us genesis 1:11?

Would Jesus be happy, normal hardworking, everyday people are losing their  jobs, home, families and still in some parts of the world - lose lives?!!  
No.  
If EVERYONE worked together to educate… 
HOW would it be o.k. to kill people over cannabis?  - it would not. 
It is NOT.  
Changes would have to be made and they are but not fast enough!

This is based on  moral judgements of whom?   
These laws? Who are they helping?
Who is anyone hurting when they use any drugs - only themselves ;(
Even - ESPECIALLY, alcohol. What a destroyer of families and lives.

The only ones that should be in jail are people that seriously hurt others.

On Facebook? Go read what my friend Kerry Posts about her husband Todd Stimson, in the USA in Jail for 3 years for growing plants.  THE STATE WAS WELL AWARE OF  lol - he was buying tax stamps for them! FRIG - it’s NO JOKE! 
Yet they did what you see in this cartoon and worse! & continues.
I have no doubts it contributed to his daughters cancer. 
So young and dealing with such bullshit. Not because of her dad.
NOT TODD. NOT for growing PLANTS.  He is NOT the criminal. Think about it.

So STOP judging and educate, please! 
Lets together end the insanity.
What would Jesus do?   
Never would he do what is being done. ;(

xox <><  !!!
Have Faith 

With Love,   
Georgia

Moral Judgement:

The ruling is in & The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that it is unconstitutional to force Canadians to ONLY smoke their medicine. 
Read More here: http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/medical-marijuana-legal-in-all-forms-supreme-court-rules-1.3109148   It is now legal for  legal patients of cannabis as their medicine to use and have with them edibles/medibles:  Items that can be eaten with cannabis in them = cookies, brownies, tootsie rolls and teas to name ONLY a FEW.  How I first preferred Storm to medicate - especially when at school, for several reasons * all of which have been covered in this blog over the years - lol  So - to me  it was an obvious decision. medicine that tastes good- Rona Ambrose  Our Minister Health - here in Canada "is OUTRAGED!" Which has me shaking my head for several reasons. 
Outraged? Really and to whom does she direct this rage? Canadians that she is  supposedly to be concerned of our health and welfare, safety?  
WHO is she to feel or direct rage at anyone - including a judge of the Supreme Court of Canada?  A unanimous decision. Had the decision went in the other direction - Rona would EXPECT us to show only respect for such a judges decision! Wouldn't she?  
This woman represents Canada and ALL the Canadian people, No? 
Not just the 'conservative ones'? Am I wrong?  Please correct me if i am.

Not just this decision but the Canadian people - becoming more aware - are opting for legalization/decriminalization-  and we should be - what ever it takes to stop sending out people to jail! These ARE not hard core criminals I am referring to, they ARE non- violent offenders.  Growing a plant, smoking a plant - if for medicinal or recreational use should not be putting people in prison! 

I was angry yesterday. I purposely posted - so I would not post until today - after I had time to process. Process before Posting. < lol I'll try to listen to that more often. Rona is most concerned about the children - then do the right thing and EDUCATE them - on all drugs. NOT fear MONGER. What government rules  by fear - a weak one and that is what is happening - it's nothing but fear mongering lately. ;(  I'm not afraid.   I told Marie this case would be won weeks ago. 

I believe we (Canadians as ONE)  won't HURT our children and we have proven it by making sure edibles are available!!! 
Cookies and brownies for our babies! WHY NOT!?
If they are ill enough for cannabis - let them enjoy every BITE.  
PLEASE remember - Our son Storm was in fact, diagnosed by 'two teams' of Dr.s,  one at the hospital for sick children and then again in Montreal at the shriners hospital - IT was only after years of watching our child suffer that we chose cannabis as an option. Thank God it WAS available.
I am NOT telling any parent to make this decision on their own. I AM begging EVERY parent - IF your child is ill - do your research about Cannabis and make it one of your first choices! It IS one of the safest, compared to our other options available.  

Rona is worried about the children...  Rona, what about he thousands of children who are being HELPED by cannabis, do our children not matter?  
Are we expected to believe that Rona Ambrose - Health Minister of Canada,  mother, < (just a word), professional - who is well aware of Cannabis in Canada - a mistake in HER mind made over 10 years ago - is NOT aware of what cannabis is doing to help save people around the world? Doe she not have cable ? lol 
Does she not ever watch the news or read the paper?  Let me guess,  or in a few months will she be Canada's Dr. Gupta and tell us "I was wrong about Cannabis"  we'll all be expected to 'forgive' her and move on.  

The stress added to sick individuals in this country over cannabis - a plant, is the only real crime being committed. Rona Amrose - our Minister of Health (oxymoron) 
the outrage you feel is simply a reflection of what you have provided to so many others.  

The next court case will be for Canadians who were granted permission to grow their own medicine - will be permitted to continue to do so.  I have no fear regarding this case,  it too will be won.  Why?  It is wrong.
I no longer have faith in our Government to look out for our welfare - I do have faith in each other.

I'm going to go and BAKE to celebrate!  I'm going to go and make some sweets for my sweet- made it TCL and THC by me - MOM!  Here is one posted before that was a hit!  
Storm still prefers homemade banana bread with chocolate chips and extra Cannabis!  
good for his bones!!  Also - some medicate chex mix is on the menu! 

Have faith    <><    xox    

It’s that time of the year! I get to draw the  Cannabis Digest Halloween cover! 
Fun!? For me YOU BET! Halloween for many years is our favorite holiday for fun. 
Time to bring out he imagination in full force! 

This years cover also has special meaning. 
It is my way of thanking Ted & Gail  and the Cannabis Digest team for all that they do 
- as in educating the masses.
My cartoons have been featured in CD for a few years now, and I grateful for it!
I was even working on a regular blog but with health issues what they are - I am  eliminating all stress - including deadlines . LOL   So far so good. 
Ted was very understanding.

I put extra TLC into this cartoon as  I thought of Ted and Gail.
I have only had the pleasure once, of meeting them in person - at a treating Yourself EXPO  and that was fleeting.  Ted was enthusiastic as I thought he’d be and Gail was just sweet. Down to earth. The both of them.  They have educated us with Cannabis Digest, at the same time the stories hey have shared make me feel closer and empowered - strength in numbers. 

Ted & Gail - if you check out their FB page also have a wonderful loving relationship. You see it in all they do! The paper, the Teepee, the tiles behind the fireplace in the place they call home sweet home. You always see people over, hanging out.  I am under the impression that Ted and Gail welcome all. 

Gail is not well, she has been battling cancer for a bit now and still I see photos of her laughing, surrounded by friends and family. I drew Gail laughing! Her and Ted together stirring the POT! In more ways than one!  Ted has a smile in my opinion that goes from ear to ear & has a hint of CHEEKY & FUN.  I hoped to catch it in the drawing- with a touch of madness for halloween of course!
We all need a touch of madness to be by - Halloween or not! 

I put much TLC into the drawing, as my way of saying thank you to Ted and Gail and the team (new and old) @ Cannabis Digest for all they continue to do in helping educate and end the insanity. It was fun! The time flew and I can’t wait to see the cover!  I also enjoy the fact that others will have fun coloring! 

As you read the current copy of Cannabis Digest Please take one moment to thank them for all the hard work they do. It is all many need to simply keep doing that they are meant to do. I wish them continued Love and success at all they do, as long as they do it... and hopefully together for a long time to come!  

Clearly,  two heads & hearts made stronger in love and more. 

Cannabis Digest:
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http://cannabisdigest.ca/

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