It was Storms 21 birthday on the weekend, we didn't really do anything special -well we
went for a family walk, that is special. Everyday we are together is special.  While walking I commented we need a 'family photo', one NOT in Halloween costumes. Low and behold Storm remembered the feature on the camera and there was a tall stump called 'Stumpy'
one of the reasons we were laughing; that and the fact that we might be in poison Ivy or the 
 vines were like in 'Jumanji' around our feet. Not a simple task a family photo, we'll just have to practice. ;-) Poppy had a hard time keeping up so we would pick her up - then she would cry and wiggle with excitement to get back down with the pac! It was  perfect.
I love my family <3.
xox <><

I LOVE my dogs!  I call them my Girls, my entourage! LOL  Why? Millions of reasons but the obvious is the unconditional love and companionship you get from a dog.  Never has my awareness of my girls for my health been so apparent. Quite simply THEY keep me going.  They get me up, make me play - Daisy will drop a ball in my lap until the cows come home.  They are constant reminders as well, to LIVE in the moment.

Scruffy is our rebel and is getting in trouble from time to time, I can scold her (NOT HIT) and a few minutes later she is by my side as though nothing happened.  They are smart, intuitive, funny, entertaining, loving... it’s endless.  There are many days when I wake not feeling that great already, usually woke up by my twitch - this can also make one slightly grumpy..  the next thing I know Poppy realizes my eyes are open and jumps on my face ;D, Scruffy crawls over for a morning  tummy scratch and Tequila give an acknowledging growl ... soon Daisy will be up and then all go out for a morning ‘visit.’

Its a routine! Yes, it is also work.  Work I love. I would be lonely with out them, especially since the past few years I’ve practically become an a hermit.

I often go outside and just sit and watch the dogs  the next thing I am laughing out loud - everyone does - Daisy will be flinging Poppy, Poppy chasing Scruffy and  knows the short cuts because she can’t keep up with them- it is a source of endless amusement and I love it. Better than a T.V.   I’d be lost without them. Which brings me to Cannabis - LOL  You knew that was coming. I read yesterday an article staring Cannabis poison was on the rise with pets :
http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/2013/09/pet-marijuana-intoxication-rise/  
For years I have had opportunity to have the conversation & asked Vets. to provide me with 'proof' - none have to date. This article above tells of two dogs that ‘did die’, IMO it is presumptuous to say it was the cannabis alone, It could have been something else in the edible. I had, a few years ago 2 dogs die, I lost Hunny from BEEF bones that were too hard on her tummy. I almost lost Tequila and Scruffy at the time too!  Another that got into my twitch medication - a prescribed medication and only had abut 3 pills.
Our dog died in my arms, we did not make it to the vet in time... 

AND YES if you do call the poison control for your pets YOU ARE CHARGED, the site says $35. They won't even give you the info until you provide a credit card.
I KNOW.  I paid $70 AMERICAN!!  They could NOT tell me at the time a location of a emergency clinic - they gave me an address in Illinois, which would be o.k. If I did not live in CANADA, that phone call was a JOKE. (blog on it - tag dogs) THIS is also FEAR mongering to an extent. 
Please don't be fooled. YES, please take precaution with your medicine from animals and kids! It can be upsetting, even if your dogs gets cannabis, you worry, they pass out.. if you are not prepared it can be frightening, I was frightened the first time it happened to our dog, Tequila. SHE likes it most and will sneak bud if she can.

We had a dog, ‘Indy’ would run to the sound of the volcano being used. We have had several dogs ingest cannabis - they all just slept it off. Cookies, bud and medicated cocoa butter < they love it Scruffy would lick if off my hands if she could.
I have no fear of my dogs getting into Cannabis, to this day I am afraid to give them 'treats' and still have a heavy heart about my pills  now almost paranoid ;( one of life's hardest lessons for me. I never took another after I saw what only a few did.

Cannabis is a healthier option for pets as well compared to prescribed medications. 
ANYthing that comes into this house for my pets - if it says ‘not safe for children’ it does not come in the house! Even the toys I get the girls have to be newborn safe.
ALSO  pet vaccines, medicines, prescriptions - many designed for HUMANS.
All dogs -- from a Chihuahua to a Great Dane -- get the same rabies dosage.
Let me put that into perspective; a 3-pound Chihuahua gets half the dose that is given to a 1,200-pound horse! All dogs get 1 ml of vaccine, and horses get 2 mls of vaccine. What is wrong with that picture!?

 I have a friend who gives her dog anxiety pills ;(     - no comment. 
Really?  LIKE everything else  Vet medicine is a BUSINESS. THINK before you say o.k. to putting a pill in your pooch!! I started to research drug reactions for dogs and it is alarming, many have adverse reaction and can easily die, I am even more hesitant. 

I found this site informative and not too frightening: 
http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/rabies-vaccination-13-ways-to-vaccinate-more-safely/

xox <><
Below my girls in action:

Poppy ville has been dismantled. That did not take long. We have been doing some serious potty training!  So, keeping a close eye on Poppy- which I have a hard time not doing anyhow since she's so cute.  Daisy never let's her out of our site. Daisy is teaching her how to be gentle, Tequila is teaching her about respect and when to  behave and listen. I was calling Poppy, to stop from going up on the deck the other day and she would not listen. Tequila jumped in front and  barked!!!  LOL . Stopped her in her tracks and back running to me. Scruffy is teaching her manners, & about personal space and attitude!   

Every day is easier and Poppy is quickly picking up the routine. 
What a little miracle they are. Only 9 weeks and so advanced it's mind blowing and humbling.  
HAPPINESS IS A WARM PUPPY.
Charles Schulz had it right. I am reading his biography. Finding it hard to put down and it is taking me along time simply because of my twitch but I am determined to keep reading.
I had no idea... I agree with much of it. Especially the comparisons about the cartoonists.
Click on the image below to find out more about the book. 
Peanuts was a bit before my time I remember Garfield, and Mother Goose and Grimm 
but I LOVED Snoopy and the specials of course. I have such a new respect for the man as a professional and artist than I would have ever thought possible. 
 <>< xox 

Last night I had a small panic attack... at the thought of not having any medicine.
I am running low and must 'ration'. 
When & IF the new changes take effect we will no longer be in control of our medication we put into our bodies. The strains that best help our conditions might not be available - and it’s been a while for me to find them in particular for what eases my twitch.  We will ACCORDING to Health Canada have to pay much more, another stress to me as my husband is pretty much the sole income earner since I became ill. We will have to worry about so much more it is insane.  The company my husband works for does not have any benefits, and because we ‘own’ our own home (and worked hard to do so) I cannot apply for disability or even a trillium grant for medication - I found this out a few years ago when my Dr. wanted me to try a new, expensive, arthritis medication. We are the average Canadian family. Well.. about the bills anyhow. ;)
I am NOT complaining, merely pointing out facts that many are not aware of. 
I feel BLESSED we've made it this far, especially when sitting at my desk.
 ;-) Like so many others we live week to week... because ‘shit happens’.

I am pretty much botox free. I like feeling my face even the pain sometimes is better than the constant numb feeling, loss of eye control, unable to smile,  drooling, feeling pain elsewhere etc... Did I tell you OHIP will NOT cover my botox injections!? Even thought they are CLEARLY NOT for cosmetic reasons..  - thank you,  Health Canada for making me sicker every day.
 That being said when I have an attack, you see it. 
I am having a hard time with it. 
So are others.  Oh well.

 I have to now worry not only about our son not having his medicine *which he has taken since the age of 14 and has been nothing short of ‘miraculous’ with helping his pain- I have to worry about the one thing that is helping  keep me together. 
The thought of NOT having it and dealing with this had me in tears. 

I am so AFRAID to put any chemicals into my body with what is going on in my brain 
- will I be forced to? If I can’t afford Cannabis? I know a few who said they will have to switch back to OXYKiller  because they can get them so much cheaper for pain. 
BTW MORE people abuse OXY prescriptions than abuse Cannabis. Don't believe me? RESEARCH IT! 

So  yes, I try very hard to stay positive, draw positive and continue to bring awareness but I do get angry and last night all I could think was:

FU*K you Health Canada! You are messing with peoples minds because you did not handle anything correctly from the start and Now you want to PUNISH US ALL??

I am really starting to believe that it was a set up all along, for Steven Harper to now be able to start to fill his private prisons. I think Steven Harper should be charged with war crimes against sick Canadians. 
It is a war. 
A drug war, one that many truly suffering, sick people have been DRAGGED into battle. Literally a fight for their life. 

Health Canada better be ready for the POLITICAL, nightmare of a storm they are bringing upon themselves. I’ve yet to meet anyone who does not fight back when backed into a corner, fighting for what they believe is their life.
Let alone a Human Rights violation.
The rest of the world will look at Harper with disgust 
- like they already seem to do - only now they will see JUST how LOW he can go.  

Why would they want us using Cannabis that we could grow ourselves when they can make a profit and solve the problem of the sick, by forcing us to take pharmaceutical drugs (extermination on a grand scale when you look at the annual death rates from prescribed medications) and putting us in prison. FACT.

Thank God for Puppies who take regular naps, chase booms & glooms away during the course of the day. <3 I can not resist to snuggle, so I too am napping more. 
xox <><

 Yesterday we got an e mail, Poppy was ready to go if we want her early, eating solid foods now and active.. I was thrilled! I was getting our bedroom early for her anyhow, she was on my mind.  I still can not believe how great my girls are, I know they are good dogs but it went so smooth it was crazy. Daisy was as expected EXCITED but  she was gentle, she wanted to ‘paw’ Poppy a few times I think to see if she was real. Even that, the touch was so delicate - it was comical. Today she has done nothing but SHOW off. Brining me the ball doing what she is told and later today lying Poppy’s play pen as much to say,  ‘it’s o.k. mom I’ll keep an eye on her.’ Poppy seems to have no fear and even showed Daisy her teeth!  How frightened Daisy must have been.

Tequila has been as gentle as always but could care less sort of attitude. She is still the boss Poppy was growled at when she sniffed Tequila’s carrot, she turned and backed away.  Scruffy pretends Not to notice- It is really funny, we catch her watching and getting a litle close every now and then, real close when Poppy is sleeping. Poppy likes to nap. On my lap... and I like it too ;) I feel really well rested today, kinda.

I’m temped to e mail Julie and ask her if Poppy had ever encountered stairs before...
if not I’m in trouble! She can follow us right up the decks no problem and up all stairs! 
After she eats she gets crazy energy,  Poppy turns Popeye. Tossing the little stuffed bunnies into the air. Daisy looks on like a proud sister already. 
Poppy Ville, Norm has to add another level tonight - that lasted a day.  

So Poppy has me busy but that’s o.k., I look down at the cheeky little face and my face hurts today - I realized a different kind of hurt - from smiling! 
So much like a baby, underfoot and when she is tired and had enough she climbs my leg and cries, pick me up and snuggle. All I can this is: O.k., if you insist. 
It has been such an awesome experience,since before birth! Fate, Norms friend from work just happened to mention his dog was having puppies, (the dog I always wanted, a chihuahua!)  close enough for us to visit and watch baby grow, and getting to meet a really nice family as well. 

Below is a photo of Julie & I and  Poppy’s mom ;-), they are keeping a pup -It has a heart on it’s bum right above the tail, and her sister took the other pup. 
Last night I painted the first Poppy drawing as she napped on my lap (it’s been a long time since I had a dog do that) and today I have so many toon ideas I can hardly keep up, but I have had just too much fun, snuggling, napping, playing to do anything else.  Norm and Poppy have also bonded. Storm is camping and does not even know she is here yet. Dogs are not my whole life, but they make my life whole. 

Someone commented on a post ‘the best dogs in the world.’ and I instantly thought every dog has been my best dog in the world. I’ve had the biggest & smallest, 

Pure breed & Mutts and I LOVE them all.  
The timing was PERFECT.  
Thankful for my blessing called Poppy. 
Thankful for all our animals. 
xox <><

A week today and we will already have our new baby home. 
Poppy. 

It's Canada Day! July 1st, Its a beautiful day - a little on the chilly side but BEAUTIFUL!  I LOVE Canada (Harper & Leaona aside).. it is an awesome country. Beautiful and Free.  Compared to many, I can't think of anywhere else I'd rather live.  When Storm was little we went to events and fireworks, it's kinda nice doing nothing.

We did do something we went to see Poppy! When Julie brought her out she let out these little yelps! OH MY GOODNESS, Poppy has great vocal cords!  hee hee hee
It is so wonderful going to see her grow.  Eyes open now and little noises, wee paws reaching - still no clue on how to walk.  Normally we get our pups after 8 or more weeks  so to see this little baby is an honor. ;-) 5 weeks I have to wait!  We w2ill go back next week for another visit, Norm and I enjoyed that too. How busy we are, that we look forward to some time in the car for a visit.  Poppy photos below :-) xox <><

Here it is step by step! 
Made from an empty dog biscuit container! Recycling at it's finest!
What you need for this craft :
Plastic Container, *odds and ends 
Newspaper, card board
Masking tape, scissors   
Toilet paper - I did not even use a full roll for this pup!  
White glue & water.  Acrylic paints
Protective spray (especially for outdoors)

Parents School is almost out! Who does not have these supplies?  This is a fun cradt - the only downside is drying time I could not wait to paint! Unlike paper strips and glue paste - this way is MUCH easier and cleaner!!! So Have some fun. I just  'winged it' wit this dog. I did not even have a sketch of what I was going to make.  *Odds and ends are any old plastic  cups, corks, balls,  all stuff that can be built up and taped over  I used Bubble wrap to make the head (nice and light) A few Styrofoam balls for the eyes and the little details like eyelids and nipples are just balls of toilet paper rolled up and papered over..  Below easy instructions!
 I hope this helps... HELPS you turn OFF the television and make something creative!!!! 
I had so much fun Im starting a mini scruffy vase today and working on a giant 'tiki man' soon!!  In between drawings. 
xox <>< 

Georgia... on my mind.  I have been on my mind. Or rather my mind on my mind. ;) I woke up yesterday and told my husband: 
I have made up my mind, I am NOT having another brain surgery.  With it came ironically, a sense calm & relief.  
NOT until they can say - this is what it is, and this is what we are going to do.  

I have decided also... no more botox. Although botox stops visually my face from its contractions and does provide me with a rest, I am going to try my hardest to go without. It NEVER stopped the twitch, even what you no longer see I still feel inside. And it never stopped the pain when that happens as well.  Am I doing it for you or me? ALSO once again as it wears off I have feeling in my face. It is so weird to feel like your face is not your face and that is what botox does to me. I can also smile a bit more normal again. ;&

I told my mom and a few others. It is not up for conversation any more. It is my head, It was not fun (on too many levels) yes, there is something obviously wrong but I have made this decision. I’m handing it over to God. I feel pretty good about my decision. 

 I also made another big decision... a couple of weeks ago Norm told me he was getting me my DREAM dog. A Chihuahua. A friend Norm works with just happened to mention it! Would I like a pup!?
I said NO.  
I said no because I was worried about brain surgery and not being here for a new baby. SIMPLE.  It hit me during the week. I said no because I am afraid of dying. 
FUCK THAT!!! 
If I was not afraid I would have screamed from the roof tops! 

What-ever this is. It has made me a better person, I have new respect for those with disabilities and a new determination to be better and try to do more ;-) so I woke up Saturday and told Norm of my decision  so later in the day when he was e mailed baby photos - I took one look and said "O.k. Let’s go see..."  I fell instantly in love. I think we all did. LOL, I was wishing our girls were with us too to meet their new baby sister!!!   
You know of course I was thinking on the way there: I won’t want to leave it, what If  I don’t like the family? LOL,  The GOOD vibes I had from that home has put me instantly at peace! ;) My photo above I think I 'look high" lol - I was nearly in tears a few times, it was so emotional seeing that little baby a couple of days old. Oh my hands were cold so they were making noises for mom. Storm put it in his hand and it went right to sleep , same with the other two. It was so cute ;-)  

I have a new baby coming home! I am so excited I feel great and I am NOT about to let anything stop me from enjoying each beautiful day God provides! AMEN!  WOOT WOOT!! For those that do not support me in my decision, kindly keep it to yourself ♥ LOL.  

Photos of the girls and the new baby:  Driving up I asked what will we call it? 
Storm: Muskie bait.  
Norm: Gremlin.    (If you know Norm - you knew that was coming)
Me: Ommmmmmm. 
Storm: Chum.
Norm: Gizmo
Me: Precious (as 'WE' thought I looked like Golem in the photo!) LOL

Note to self... Do not let Storm take “baby’ fishing ;-) 
<>< xox

Last night I went to bed in tears. Feeling completely frustrated and overwhelmed.

I had another visit with the neurologist and after the usually questions and concerns, I asked him if he actually had a diagnoses, after talking about Hemi facial spasm and Trigeminal neuralgia, the 5th and 7th nerve...  No.  
 They cannot understand why I am having what I am and the pain associated with it.

 I feel when I tell them how bad it is - it is not that they don’t believe - CLEARLY there is something going on, but I think they don’t ‘get the severity’ of it? I wonder is it because I am not in the office sobbing?  Or that I don’t lie around all day feeling sorry for myself? 
I can tell you, I DO feel like doing that. 
 I fought off tears several times in his office yesterday.  IT is much harder to try to remain positive and busy and hopeful.   

After the last surgery,  I do feel better BUT whatever is going on is still going on and every day It MAKES me very aware that It can all be gone in an instant. I struggle with this reminder - as much as I AM REALLY grateful the new found appreciation and determination.. everyday thinking my brain is going to explode is exhausting.  
These constant electrical zaps  leave me feeling  ‘fizzled” 
My attack last week left me exhausted for 2 days.  
I still have them constantly.. with a “doozie’ every now and then making an appearance.
Usually one a day. ;(

In his opinion, it is not getting better (mine too - it’s going on 4 YEARS slowly escalating)
He feels more surgery is the only opinion. The first not a complete success (it was in the fact that I’m still here! :)  NOT knowing exactly what they are going in for...  has me not to keen on the whole idea again - recovery itself seems daunting. Been there done that and in NO hurry to do it again.
I am frightened.

I need to take a break and think. 
I wondered about sharing this... it’s time. My hand forced by someone on FB.  This is my life at the moment and for what ever reason this is where I am meant to be. Happy or not. 

I had a lesson last week on FB when someone was PISSED at me. Angry because I have not been responding to his messages or posts.  First let me tell you having over 500o people on FB has it down falls, like messages every time you log on, I am constantly added to groups, events and my messages are never fewer than 50 every time I log on. Hard to keep up with for anyone, never mind someone who is also trying to work, be a mom, cartoonist, wife and suffers from some crazy brain thing.
I then was angry with him and asked him if he was aware I had brain surgery and have still been dealing with serious issues. No he was not. 
No he does not bother to read my post, blogs etc only pissed that I did not share his website and his goings on.  Yes, he apologized.                        

So here it is. I am not well. I have not been well for a while. I have been sicker than I have let on to most but a few are very aware of what has been going on. On top of all this I deal with other stuff, like the constant concern and battle over my sons medicine. Cannabis.
Stress added to the mixture - not good BUT unavoidable.
 A growing concern with changes expected in the near future, no thanks to Health Canada. 

I have hoped people would focus on my work and not my health and it appears to have worked out ;-)  I can’t get mad for the lack of others understanding, awareness or even compassion at times. It says more about them than it will ever say about me. Simple.

I will end by saying that when I woke up today the first thing I did was thank God for opening my eyes and for the fact that I got out of bed.
I will NOT spend the day in bed crying, I will draw, spend the day with the girls (Storm is camping) I will celebrate every meal I am blessed with and every conversation I have. I will continue to hope I get better.  I will have faith that everything does happen for a reason. All of this BTW has made me a better person. 
 I will also continue to use my cannabis as it numbs the pain and gives me a break if only for minutes at a time. I am grateful for it. It keeps me positive! 

So why share? In hope that if ONLY one person stops and thinks before they make assumptions, judge or even aggravate -  do you really know what each other is dealing with? How about we first ask ourselves that before we jump on some ones back as to why we are NOT the focus of THEIR attention. 

Compassion and LOVE.
I am stronger today than I was last night. 

I know why I am drawing and now I know why a few years ago we called my strip:
Cultivating Compassion.
GROW LOVE.     

xox <><

Just another pawn in the war on drugs... animals.

Many people forget abut animals, but they are just as involved with war on Cannabis as anyone else. This cartoon was inspired by an article that caught my attention (of course- dogs):

http://www.cfnews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/news/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2013/3/23/drug_dogs_trained_to.html

Having to re-train drug sniffing dogs.  Oh well. Train them. I’m not worried about the dogs, they will be easier to re-train than the humans. They are  intelligent, beautiful beasts, clearly.

Then there are the family pets. Several times in the news you hear of homes that are raided and the pets end up being shot. I do not understand this.  Are there not special bullets - TRANQUILIZERS?

 It is a difficult argument, I understand in difficult situations  police have to take caution, but I believe, when entering a home on suspicion, without a warrant- well then they have done their homework, supposably..  they must have been watching the home. 
So BE prepared to deal with the animal.   Is it complicated?
O.k. I have read about he occasional guard gator - STILL do NOT shoot the beast.
The human put them there.

The lack of disregard for an animals safety is just another level of abuse.  
Many homes treat and love their animals as their children.
I have dogs, I get it that they are dogs, BUT when something happens to one of them it effects our entire family, especially a loss. It can feel heart breaking.

Cannabis is a medicine for children and yes, it is a medicine for animals as well! OF COURSE! DUH!  I was reading something just today, cleaning out the laundry room and found a powder - for fleas for cats - huge letter - KEEP away from CHILDREN.
Why the heck would anyone use something that says that on a pet?  
Common sense tells me, if its not o.k. for my kid - Chances are it’s not o.k. for my  much smaller pet.  I don’t want to take any chances.  

Cannabis does not kill. I know many of our dogs that have enjoyed it a time or two. Tequila now - is so old I can hardly get her out of her basket, when I remember I blow a little Vapor her way and she’s up and about ready for a good belly rub and growl! 

So yes, CONSIDER animals as well, when you VOTE on the war on drugs- end the this madness for our family and friends 2 legs and 4! Just one more reason...  ;-) 

xox                                                                <><                                                        >^..^<

It's time! 
Spring forward!
 The first sign that spring is around the corner & I can't wait!
I am anxious to say the least to get out into my backyard and then explore the rest of the world and be amazed at all that our garden grows! 
Just the thought of spring has my mood lifting. 
The sunshine today was also nice, the dogs were thrilled when I ventured out fo a bit of ball playing and bird watching.  No Robins, yet....
<3 xox

Hmmm’  I must admit the very first time I saw the idea I thought it was good.

It was a teen on the side of the road - I forget what it was even about - I saw it in the paper. Since, I have seen a few that I don’t really agree with and wonder like everything else, has it crossed the line? 

One man’s shame is another’s funny? 

I did see one that upset me, It was a little girl - perhaps 3, looking really sad - Pee’d the bed again. ;-( Wow. Compassion has left the building in that house. 3 Years old! Not everyone is a  Beethoven.  Come on, how is that gong to help the child? 
I felt sorry for the little girl. 

Poor parenting skills ? Sometimes we do things that we think are funny but others don’t - I can’t justify it in my mind. The image was not well received so I hope the person that shared it realized.

I do giggle at most pet shaming. I know because I have my girls' and they know when they are bad, NOT because I beat them - because I don’t.  Some dogs I worried might be frightened. But you cannot assume that. 

I have one the second I see her in the morning if she meets my glance - terrific! 
If not - I look for pooh, and usually I find it! Some of the images are very cute and amusing.  I love dogs. 

Not fond of the public shaming of anyone or anything now; usually we feel ashamed enough when we disappoint a loved one. Pets included. 
I did NOT like the one where the dog was put in the bucket for vomiting. That can’t be helped if the dog was ill and the dog did not look comfortable in the bucket.  

Anyhow - Good thing I’m not into public shaming although I have thought about it! 
My kitty “ I like to lick the gecko when no one is looking.” 
Tequila “ I don’t share balls and I hide them so no one else can play”
Scruffy “I eat cat food”...   “I beat on Daisy” 
Daisy “I chase squirrels and dirty my moms floor several times a day”
Norm “I ate all the cookies, again.”
^Time to go bake. 

xox <><

January 12, in Canada and I'm outside in a  'Keswick dinner jacket'! lol 
I had to, Daisy takes all her toys outside, armed in boots (of course) and my coffee in hand,  it is a mess outside and I am loving every second of it! I have not really been out back since before the surgery. 
So nice I had to go in sit in my favorite place!

Winter is here and I am not a fan! That and still occasionally dizzy from surgery  I don't dare go for a walk, it's too slippery,  I did to the mail box last week and it took me way too long.  Thank goodness my guys still take the girls out for a walk. They are out in the back yard when ever they want but that just does not cut it - boring!  Storm walks Daisy daily for his health and hers. Tequila old and our most obese - does not like to walk at night any longer and also not fond of the cold is getting away with less exercise - so when the guys walk them outside I try to play a little more ball with Ticky in the house. 
We do what we can for our friends! They love us so! 
I had a friend who had a dog - like in the photo - who was obese and she had to squeeze his anal glands  weekly - LOL NOW that's LOVE!!!  So  sNOw excuse - walk the dog! 
xox <>< 

2013 Is here and I AM Thrilled!! New day, new year -new chance to get it right! I am ready, we have spent the past few days re-organizing my craft room/painting studio/guest room, when I was recovering - all stuff ended up in there - so that when I looked at it I felt anything but crafty! More like closing the door and running. Well it is done now, we also took down the tree and all the decorations! I woke up today to a clean house for January the 1st! 
AWESOME!

Cartoons waiting to be inked and colored - enough for a couple of weeks easy! I was thinking, I shall call consider last year my wake up call year, with my own health issues & surgery behind me, still on the road to recovery but more determined than ever to get better and be better.  For my own sense of balance I will force myself to work on all topics I enjoy and not get consumed by the insanity that comes with Cannabis education.  Since so near and dear to my heart - the topic - will be a focus that is for sure!  I plan on getting more out of 2013...
More time loving less time dreaming!
More time drawing less time looking at FB!
More time focusing on positive - less time to bitch!
More time playing with the dogs- less time worrying about regular exercise!
Time to draw and then perhaps a bit of painting.

I'd like to start my year off by thanking God for ALL of it.
Every pencil, every piece of paper and every puff.
xox <>< 

Perfect day for a winter storm! Norm has the week off - thank goodness he likes to shovel! I have been decorating cookies - since they were so good we decided another batch was in order, the ginger bread now take on a new appearance of zombie cookies ;-)
Tomorrow is tree take down day! LOL- I like to have my house clean and ready to welcome the new year - with all the snowmen and Santa's packed away for another year. 
I did get a stuffed Kermit for Christmas - just his face gives me a giggle.  I believe I'll try to have a bit of photo fun with him. Get creative with my Kermit.  
A sober reminder for this time of the yearI have seen several R.I.D.E.  out the past few days and hope people remember to NEVER drink and drive. 
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=381987865117

I started to notice shaved kitties on PIN. 
They crack me up. As tempted as I am, I can not and will not do this to any of our kitties - there is a reason they have their fur. 
I guess in a warm climate - ?
So since I could not do it in real life - it seem the obvious step was the cartoon.
I'm also not big on clothing - although the girls do have a few outfits ;-)
Our pets are not props. BUT I see no harm in the occasional costumes, sweaters and hats;-) As for painting & shaving - I think if  'Fido' had the choice - he probably would not.
As long as my girls are getting love and attention, food and exercise - they have no desire for diamonds or hair do's.  -None that they have expressed.   xox 

My girls are much like myself and prefer the comfort of home  to the outdoors - Daisy loves it outside and she goes out regular to walk the property perimeter in search of squirrels that might have entered while she was busy. 
Yesterday, I had a friend come over to help with the Valentine craft for the magazines. I also had to have Storm help- as much as my mind tells me I am ready - my body still does not. I joked with my friend Cathy that "people pay  money to stagger like this!"  Something that most do only after several glasses of wine;-)  

I am excited to say that when I vaporize - I am NOW noticing -getting longer breaks in between the twitch - so I am still very much hopeful that it might fade! The pain also not so intense. 
I HAVE to try not get upset. When I do it only seems to aggravate everything.  This might seem funny - and aside from the small things that get to me - it is the stuff that I read about that gets my blood boiling,  I need to take a break and just focus on drawing for a few days..
I am not angry but frustrated.  When I read the comments "mom gets daughter stoned"  Dr.s saying thing like  "parents will give children joints", or  "drug gets child HIGH" - NO Kidding! Tell me what drug does not get a child HIGH? How is this any different from a prescribed medication - say for pain? You get a feeling of high - omly without the  toxic side effects, possible addiction OR overdose.

    I wish for one second these people would be sitting across from the Dr. that tells them 
"your child is terminally ill, has cancer, leukemia.."  Then and only then after you do research on the medications your child will need - tell us YOUR opinion on Cannabis.  Here is little girl that is using Cannabis to help her- I LOVE that she likes how it makes her LAUGH! She is so cute, I love that cupcake hat ;-)
https://www.facebook.com/BraveMyKayla  
I will never stop sharing this until this insanity is over. 
I am proud of this mom I pray for her continued strength.
Then...
I see a photo of Bobby Brown with 3 joints in his mouth - saying - "don't worry it is medicinal" ..
Joke?  If it was Truly medicinal I don't think he would think it's such a joke.  It is sad. It makes me tired and I am still very tired from this surgery. So what is the best thing to do - TUNE out and turn on to what surrounds you with LOVE.  Drawing, crafting & I am able to do some cooking ;-)  and spending time with my girls who are an endless source of entertainment and LOVE.

Norm - who proved to be a TERRIBLE nurse - and informed me "I don't know how to make diner" - 50 years old and can't make a diner! WTF? -My fault - perhaps yes. Needless to say some changes are going to be made. Starting with Norm cooking a meal at LEAST once a week.
He did do what he does best and made for 'US' a bench I designed before surgery. It lets the girls sit and look out the window and 2 baskets below one for dog toys  - the other my drawing supplies for when I sit downstairs and draw... easily hidden when Company comes!  They love it. They also LOVE carrots- better than bones. They prefer them chilled. 
I do love the good vibes I get from FB - so many people working together to make changes - helping each other. I have had several people interested in being a Guest Blogger and I am thrilled!!! 
Now - It's time to draw, hang out with my son (I love it when he has a day off)  play with the girls and focus on 'being better'.
MIND BODY AND SOUL   xox LOVE Georgia 

I am drawing daily in bed, but that's as far as it goes.. I can't ink properly with a paint brush, black india INK and Daisy and Scruffy jumping on the bed to say hello! It's just not happening - I tried.
First I think it - in bed 
then I sketch it - in bed, fine toon it  (clean it up, erase. Pencil in and letter -in bed.
I've even coloured and painted in bed - not easy or worth the stress of it not being 'better' so that is it.. no more painting. I need to paint in with black ink, colour, wash, scan resize, organize and mail out and post. If I'm up for too long I am dizzy so..this is the best I can do for a few.
 It is giving/forcing me more time to read, research and as always be inspired. I've done several drawings I call 'Chances are..' I can't seem to get that song out of my head, and it's before my time..  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QAqkGHD4Q8  My hope is that these toons hit home with those a bit younger. If you do this Chances are..this will happen.  I never listened when anyone lectured me- but I did pay attention to cartoons... chances are it might work! ;)It might sink in! I'll take those chances!  
A few on the gateway theory -it continues to blow my mind people think Cannabis is a gateway drug. ONLY the un-educated on the topic - so thats's good. There is hope.  Usually with one question I can 'shut' them up - they just have to - stop and think about it for one second... and it makes COMMON sense. 
I NEED visual, they sink in faster and last longer! A picture is worth a thousand words and I enjoy that challenge. I must saw today I feel GOOD mentally!  My twitch still here but no where what it was and for the first time in a long time I no longer feel like I am dying!  YEHAW! 
Storm told me I was being selfish not seeing those who I care about and visa versa because of my face- he is right.  I can't hide. I will be very truthful and say that I know I look like I've aged 10  years in just the past year alone. I have photos to prove it- BUT I have been ill- It took me a while to get like this and it will take a me a while to get better. We are so hard on ourselves-  BEAUTY is only skin deep. We all learn this sooner or later -
some because of time, other because of illness or an operation.  So I shall embrace the new me because I am still here! That is all that matters. Below some fun on the laptop..
I am surrounded by love. Storm and I also played with a new program! hee hee hee! 
I will try to be a patient patient and hope you can be patient for new cartoons ... 

Well it's here and although I woke up feeling stressed today with the surgery being so close I found myself focusing more on recovery. I've already starting the healing process! I am drawing myself AFTER surgery already! ;) LOL

It has been 3 years. Steadily progressing the past year has been very frightening with the degree that it has escalated. 
I have stopped going out. Socializing in general, going to church, visiting friends and I hope that that will all be over very soon, not to mention I will start to feel better. I can't help but think of many who have a disability like this that does not go away, or many that suffer from far worse. ;(
With this surgery there is hope!   If God has decided to grace me with surgery that will tame this twitch I shall be creatively grateful! Pencils sharpened! 
I'm going to rest my mind, focus on where I want to go and how I want to get there. Peacefully. Creatively.
So with only one more sleep - it is very clear what matters most to me:
 It is NOT Cannabis, not $$$, not drawing, no- not even my dogs... 
The love I feel for my husband and the best son in the entire universe (you can't go any further) who have supported me on this rough ride - and it has not always been cannabliss - I can tell you that! I look forward to being better and having good times with my guys! 
Fish to catch, stuff to design, Norm to build, Drawings to do! Crafts to craft! 
Dogs to play with!  Adventures to be had!  I have SEEDs to sow! 

This is my official last post for a bit ;-) I will play it by ear (or brain) lol  and blog when better. xox ♥☮☝

Remember to plant the seed of Cannabis education!!! 
Love
Georgia xox 

I saw the beware sign on PIN and it gave me a giggle. 
I decided to make my own version.  
I was inspired. 
<< I also really do find this very funny. 
Not sure why. You might not find it funny.
To each his own. 
Most people would be o.k. with that. 
You say 'tomato', I say 'tomato'. 

You say pills I say plant.
That simple ;-) Not hurting anyone. 

One Love. xox <><

I hope this toon is shared as much if not more than my others. I have been reading how kids are having such a difficult time with cyber bullies, kids and adults. Not being able to escape now being harassed at home on their own PC. 
I have always loved the See no, Hear no, Speak no - sadly we have to add the Send no... I have these monkeys in my studio, painted over 4 years ago as my own reminder to try to only speak positive. 
Hard to do when confronted with 'challenges' that we are faced with daily - in the form of someone who pisses you off- LOL . But I am trying very hard and getting better. More than anything I am truly starting to despise gossip. I had someone start to tell me something about someone we both know -had said about me- I astonished myself when before she could continue I put up my hand and said "before you tell me what she has to gossip about me - stop and ask yourself what she is saying to someone about you."  That is the truth - look where it comes from! Chances are that person who always has something nasty to say about someone - will say it about you too when your back is turned. That sort of person  knows no other way to get attention. It is sad really - often jealousy is the reason or just anger. Angry with their own miserable lives that they see nothing wrong with constantly talking badly about others.  I have to say -  my friend looked at me and said "your right!"  The topic of conversation quickly changed to wonderful! I felt - TERRIFIC! I did not have to hear the vile spew and by not engaging in gossip I had an instant sense of relief! It does, it gets easier - just keep practicng like everything else. 

What inspires a toon? This one was, believe it or not inspired by a comment someone made about "when does persistence become creepy".   I believe Creepy is Creepy the second your mind thinks that's creepy. Too often we do not listen to what our own bodies & mind is telling us. To some what is creepy - is nothing more than a different form of expression  and others what some might think creepy - might think downright disgusting! Yet another might just see it as a completely fine turn on...  to each his own.  We are all unique- everyone of us, special and each comes with our own mind full of our own ideas.  This is what makes everyday a mental exercise! Keeps us thinking and feeling!  If something makes you feel "creepy" it is usually for a reason. If you feel uncomfortable at anytime - don't dismiss it. Think about it and be careful. Our bodies and mind have these senses for a reason. 
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Looks like Scruffy did not win the Fido contest- but we sure had fun! We allowed ourself to dream of a mini vacation. Had fun drawing and thinking of toons. Had she won, the toon was terrific! You'll just have to wait till next year to see that! We will try again!  Scruffy is our sweet little girl - LOL - who is even cuter since she lost a tooth (?no idea how) last week! Fido would have been - fun. We have fun every day! 
It was wonderful to see all the shares and those votes so I wanted to make it official to thank everyone once again! She may not have won FIDO but she won the hearts of many - especially ours!
xox <><