It's Christmas Day - clearly, I was naughty all year as I did not get what I wanted.
Oh well...  I'm not changing anytime soon Santa, so I guess I won't see you for a while.
I love who I am right now. 

Frankly, I'll be glad when today is over.  
I love Jesus. I give thanks everyday and I ask for forgiveness, every day.. lol 
I celebrate him daily.  

I did get one gift, from Storm and it  made me cry. 
I Thank God for Storm. He said he does not need any gifts:  “I need what’s sitting in that chair breathing” he  remarked to me while I was at my desk drawing last night.  

I do hope  people enjoy a good Christmas..  for those that get right into it (and can afford it) I hope your day is perfect!!  
I hope one day to feel the “christmas Spirit” again,  I certainly do not feel ‘it’ this year. 
I also realize how many people feel the same as I do & do not have anyone in their life to even spend today with- that is who my Christmas Wishes go out to today. 
Feel loved. Love yourself.  Jesus loves you, no gifts required. No attending mass required.  
If you do not believe, that’s fine- enjoy this day of PEACE. 
Instead - 2017.. I’ll focus on that today. 
It’s going to be different.  Big change. 

On a positive Note -I have a bulletin board in my office - I put postcards on it *I love snail mail! As you might be aware. lol  
I put all that people send me during the year- and it becomes full as the year goes on! Postcards Cards from around the world, drawings, stickers, letters people write to thank me. It blows my mind & warms my heart.  lol 
For what? For expressing my love? Trying to help bring an awareness to a injustice - isn’t that why we are here? I wonder sometimes if I make a difference. .. then I glance up- right above my desk and I see your wishes, cards and LOVE.   Thank you.  
I had one letter, putting it all away that brought me to tears, Patrick from Conspiracy Culture wrote me a letter after Jamie died.  That gave me the 'Feeling of Christmas' of love.

I cleared it of 2016 - all goes into an envelope marked 2016’ & now it is ready to welcome 2017! The first thing on it my gift from my son, a drawing of cannabis from Todd I received this week and a reminder to myself : You did not wake up to be mediocre today.


Have a wonderful day. 
I hope Santa was good to you, if not - join the club.  ;)

Have faith
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*I already drew '2017 Bud'- & it is super cute!!! lol    If I do say so myself...
OWN IT! I AM.  
​Tomorrow, a bit of love into the universe.  
Back to dreaming.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOX3YQMIkU8 check out this incredible artist! 

Yesterday was officialy winter in Canada!   
It's cold, grey & wet with snow.  I can't complain.. this winter has not been too bad at all, so far.  The only quirk I  have issues with is the cold and wind, Poppy - any snow over 3 inches is too much for her little tummy/titties, she's out,  in & under a blanket.  lol 
Poppy wants to be a 'snowbird' when she grows up. 

It's December 22, Christmas is here, I guess.
Not going to the stores/mall, no cable, no decoratons - I would not even know except for the calendar... and Christmas cards - thank you...  so far so good.  lol
We will have a relaxing 'holiday', good meals - give thanks -many will not even experience that much.  No gifts other than the gift of no added debt.  What a gift it is. 
Ready to move on with my painting.. no 'Santa bud', this year.. a Jesus bud perhaps ;)
I'm workng today on some 'love' for the universe - and myself.  
Excited for my plans for 2017..  Making it happen.
Educating with love one bud at a time.

Have faith
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Elf Bud still has some last minute gift shopping to do- glad it's  elf bud & not me!  lol
Are you ready?   Perhaps you don't have a big budget- maybe you can share a bit of bud, or if not - possibly a puff or two for your best bud- to bring a little extra cheer into someones life this holiday!  

The best possible gift you can give soemone this year is the gift of education. 
Educate anyone about cannabis and we will be one person closer to ending cannabis insanity.  I forgot to ask Justin for one thing.. could we call it what it is ?? CANNABIS. 

Have faith
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The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.

- Dan Millman -

Every Christmas I give away a framed original.
This year is no exception- except  -lol- instead of having a draw I decided to give it to someone in particular, to express my gratitude & appreciation.   Someone who really has made my/our life better, to whom I truly am grateful and wish to show my thanks & love with my heart & art.

I also thought of a funny, 'private card' -only in the sence that I don't need to share it with all of you, my 'Hallmarks' are truly originals- with only one being sent & only few viewing. They are often thought of with very secific people in mind, they are personal and intimate,  funny,  sexual & even sad.  I share them with those I trust most.  I will say this one made me blush slightly and giggle most of the time I was painting it, my admiration of this man and his looks too - are no secret- althougth he is not 'my type',  my age & taste matured, I like 'salt & pepper' - or white hair- which I'm sure he will have soon enough, no doubts!!! 

A framed original - also of my choosing- cannabis related of course, 3 comics (signed), magazines & a copy of  Hempathy by Ivan Art to educate the children!! & the hand painted card...  ​

To: Justin Trudeau.

Thank you for providing me with peace again.
Thank you for being more than a set of old, outdated rules.
Thank you for caring about US  not just profit.
Thank you for truly making a difference.
Thank you for representing! Woot Woot! & doing it so elegalantly.
Thank you for caring about women across the country & in assisting in making us 'heard'. 
Thank you by leading by examply - with your cabinet & your Pride Parade Participation! 
Thank you for bringing about legalization in Canada &  in assisting  with the attention & education, research of  Cannabis across the globe. 
More importantly thank you for addressing missing women & idgenious peoples, in particular  addressing and assisting the children who are in serious need of a better life and education.  Canada is not a 3rd world cournty - Not in any corner. 
Countless thank you's - for great halloween costumes and family participation, a lovely wife Sophie (inside & out) also working with mental health issues & more, her terrific wardrobe & confidence to match. Thank you for boxing & jogging photos, that smile.. lol   Thank you.

Yes, I decided to say thanks this year to Justin Trudeau.
I don't know about you but he has made my life more positive & I look forward to an even better 2017 because of him.  Merry Christmas & Happy Birthday Justin!!

All this, then I look up the address and I get a thank you immediately back- 
No postage required.
WHAT??  I rub my eyes -  that's what it said- just like when I write to Santa?? lol
I call the post office  to ask one of the lovely ladies who is alwasy more than
egar to assist- @shoppers in keswick - great post office serive-
"Is this true?" my excitement obvious...
"Yes.. "   I am told.
"ANYTHING????... A letter or a package?!  A framed original??"
Instantly they know it's me, hee hee hee. 
"I'll ask...  Yes. Georgia, even a framed original!"  
FREE!! How Christmas Cool is that!? I was going to have it rushed! I still will.   
To give is to receive. I got back my $$ before it was even spent!
Merry Christmas & Ho Ho Ho.

You only have one person you can give a gift to this year...
who would it be & what would you give them?   

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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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Who needs a last minute gift bag for something small??
Here it is.. painted just for you - so you can make one too!

You can see how to make it here on timelapse:
 https://www.instagram.com/p/BOHqCE8AzEv/?taken-by=georgia.toons

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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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My friend Jerry Kelly shared he had to have some dental work done - ouch.. Jerry made my Laughing Buddha in glass and I could not resist drawing this one with only 'three teeth' just to tease! lol   I bet Jerry used Cannabis to help with his pain - now that he can, legally!
Woo woo USA.  The more that I think of it,  anything you hear 'negative' in the USA regarding cannabis will be fearmongering! There is no way Cannabis is turning back now.  Thankfully.  No more people in prison over a plant. 
More and more educated on the healing powers of this plant!
Let's not forget, reactional (are you attending the next Cannabis cup? I was thinking about it  I'm curious how it differs from Canadian attitudes at the moment)  use will increase & hopefully, the more deadly opiate/alcohol consuption will decrease.  Give thanks!  
Be Laughing Buddha!  Focus on the Positive! 

One day.. I will have a Laughing Buddha pipe to smoke my medicine out of... (she types yearning)  are you reading this Jer?  lol!  I love to "bug" Jerry, especially regarding our NEW project - I am terribly excited, I love Kermit!!... & Mr.s Piggy.   Heee Heee!!  I send him messages with tiny photos of it to remind him, as 'if' he has forgotten.
I believe I drew the ultimate tribute to them >:)     hee hee hee.  Wait & see!  
When Jerry creates this image in  glass - as he did  with my Laughing Buddha,  I know it's going to be EXTRAORDINARY!
It is Jerrys focus, life, livelyhood & most of all it is his passion. 

Laughing Buddha wants to be PASSIONATE & peaceful!   Highly attainable.
That heart is just starting to burst.

Offer thanks for Cannabis today, offer thanks for passion & what inspires you,
what makes you smile.  Remember to say .. thank you.
and FOCUS on the positive!

I'm off to paint ornaments!
For a select few.  
a little sample below.. 
 
Have a creative day....  I have 50 to paint! 
Every single one an orignal! 
Thats a tiny 'bud tree' in the snow globe btw,  educate every way you can.
Inspired by love we can not fail.

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