Let's fall in love.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tomorrow:  LOVE in the form of 'flowers'
​
Have Faith
<><
​xox

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

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

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

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

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

Have faith!!
xox <><​

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

In all seriousness…

I’m done.  I read an article in Frobes called “I’m Done..”, what  several women remark  “I’m done with..”  I say it often, but never as much as I have this past year and into 2017.
 I HIGHLY recommend the read, especially for young women.
I want to start the year off with my “I’m done..  “ list, as the sooner I am done, the sooner I can get on with 2017.

I am done with apologizing, first  - for letting people I care about, know.
How many  never say how they feel and never get the chance a second time around.
How few ever hear anything nice…   too often they hear the opposite.  I can’t help myself. 

I’m done with thinking anyone on this planet is ‘better’ than I am.
More skilled, talented, wiser, older, richer, poorer, educated, cultured, religious  - none of these makes us better. The only one I try to be better than is myself the day before - somedays are easier than others. 

Which brings me to the next, I’m done. I’m done sitting, watching and not saying a peep- IGNORANCE IS BLISS.  I try to at least get some thinking- even if my words are grammatically incorrect. I DRAW, read and learn.  When we turn a blind eye to Child Abuse (for example), all of society pays. Sooner or later.

I am done with living my life for anyone but myself.  Your opinion of me does not matter.  Have you lived my life?  REALLY,  have I lived yours? Do I really have a clue- about any of you - other than tiny specks I’ve witnessed over the years? No.  The same rule applies. 

I’m done with chasing people and will chase my dreams - when i think of the times -I’ve let - ‘others lives, drama’  & FEAR of their own failures get in the way of me and mine - I ONLY have myself to blame!  I’M done.

I’m done with letting others hurt me - allowing for an excuses -  booze, grief, pain, work, life - who knows…or ME hurting them out of fear and retaliation & PAIN. Yes, I’M done  (I can hear the sigh of some breathing easier) I’m DONE.   If you show any signs - you do not want me in your life, family or friend - I’m done.  

I’m done.
I have Faith in God.  Therefore I have FAITH in myself.
God will put  people in my life who are also deserving of my company, body, mind & heart.

I’m also done with working for free, this includes my HIGHLY creartive ideas & time. Done with terrible service. 
Done with accepting anything less.   I want MORE. 

It took a very serious illness for me to get to this point. I’m done apologizing for it

• it was a Premature Awakening that I am grateful for - with every passing day!

Frankly, no one is worthy of a nasty blog, we are all in the same boat. 
& I won’t waste my time, thought, energy when there is so much to acquire in this universe.  
Thrill seeing ahead.

I’m Done…   time to PAINT 

This year, chances are - I’ll still tell  a few people to ‘Fuck off’ but I will try to be nicer about it - then...  I’ll be done.  lol     

NOW, It’s time to focus on what matters,  for me that is drawing & painting about those who need some assistance or LOVE - because I can.

By the Grace of God *  < This  is for me.   I really don’t care what you believe in.
xox
<><  
​

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
xox
<><

*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! 

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

It's my American friends Thanks Giving!  
My heart is with them for several reasons.  
I know many Americans are giving thanks for cannabis and it's PROGRESS forward!
Give thanks!  Finally, they can enjoy it recreationally & with each state that becomes legal, or  for medical purposes - myths are dispelled.   
Adults & Children finally become able to access medicine!  
Amen! Give Thanks!

Reading about children on drugs/prescribed pills is heart wrenching.  Some as young as 4 - is mind blowing- literally. Yet, we read about cannabis and the "research needed"  when we have constant proof & lawsuits these pills kill.  Don't get me wrong research is needed!  
I agree with it. Then those who wish to access it purely for the medicinal benefits may, for specific needs. We are well aware of the different strains & the different pains they assist.  I pray  kids will be able to access edibles - first, to try and see if this eases their depression/ADHD/?/what ever - in tiny does - I believe it would be a better alternative for all I have been reading about and know. YOU research it if you don't believe me.
IF they really NEED it... make it one of the first options to try, a natural plant.
No, I am not a doctor, I AM a mother sharing my opinion.
A mom with one son- who loves him to the universe and back.
A mom who witnessed pain being controlled  for the first time in 14 years with cannabis.
A miracle...  YES.
10 years later- Give thanks!! No side effects- like warned/promised by other  prescribed alternatives.  I am beyond thankful - I know more people will be helped.  Give Thanks.

I'm mostly appreciative of the actual American friend's I have made over the years.  
Thank you.
Several through face book, the EXPOs and other social medial outlets... Wow- what a world we live in - Give thanks! I have become very fond of a few of you and I feel the same returned. Give thanks, our world becomes closer every day.  
When we are closer we care about what happens to each other.  
Stephen our American Glass Artist friend (one of a few) e mailed me a package is on the way!! Poor Storm! Hahaha: This is me when waiting for a package: Sponge bob. 
Really, Im embarrassed to admit I get like this!  
hee hee hee - Storm a.k.a Patrick in this agrees! lol  Poppy is Sandy. ;) 
I do have one American friend in particular who has me smiling quite a bit lately,
Give Thanks. I find it fascinating our little differences- there is quite a few- you don't really notice  it until we can converse  'as friends'.  I like your accents!
It feels lovely to be smiling when I think of you.
Yes, I am truly thankful for ALL my American friends, you enrich my life, make me laugh, share your talents & gifts, kind e mail and more.  You have invited us into your homes and on your sofas! lol  Sent me everything from post cards to potholders!   Even those I do not communicate with on a regular basis, (Faye), I'm amazed at how many time many of you pop in my head. Give Thanks.  I have several American friends & fans with 'Georgia Toons' - most of my post cards have gone to the USA, how wonderful and FUN to write post cards to places I have only read about in books or heard from Bugs ;) hee hee hee
Georgia Toons postcards on fridges across America!!  Who could ask of more?  Me!
I'm sending out more every year - Give thanks.   
​Thank YOU! Helping plant the seed of Cannabis Education.
I hope you enjoy your day with your family & friends and know, I'm thinking of you! 
OMGosh- Storm showed me footage of traffic in LA . No thanks! Kowabunga!
Drive safe!

Back to painting one of my all time favourite quotes. 
I'll share tomorrow - as continued thanks! ;)
I do have a wicked craving for some turkey.. Poppy too. 

Happy Thanks Giving! 
With Love:
​Georgia & family

Give your favourite NUG a HUG today!  If you can.
I feel incredibly helpless with this American election, we can't vote. 
Canadians can only sit and watch in  amusement, astonishment & horror as it unfolds.  
Who would want to vote for either? Talk about a rock and a hard place?  Yikes.

It does have me thinking about my American friends.
It's all I can do - send  love  to you... as I paint with TLC & THC. 

What will all this mean for cannabis? 
Viable business or Violent criminals?
What does this mean for America? 

Not being able to govern events, I govern myself. 
- Michel de Montaigne - 

Peace, Love and Good thoughts… prayers coming your way.

With Love
Georgia 

Have faith
xox
<>< 

As they say on Instagram.. happy Caturday!  Perfect timing as I painted this last night!
Kat & I go way back as you might know (if you read this blog faithfully- lol)  she's been framing my art for over 30 years.. we met many moons ago, became friends and still remain. Not nearly as close as we once were - but that's life.. if we only kept 'old friends close' we would never meet new people. We grew. 
I wanted to thank her, she'd done a lot of framing & does give me a deal.. ;) perks with 30 years of service, friendship, bitching, crying, laughing.. etc! lol  I usually just send her the work and say frame it. I trust her experience. Her ART. 
I broke a cardinal rule with Kat recently - it's my own fault.  In my excitement I asked her to frame something for someone - 'they would be good for it!'  Turns out they might have changed their mind as Kat's not heard anything  now that the piece has been ready a few weeks - oh well.  
Frig, lesson learned, I apologized, it's not how we work after 30 years.  It's all good! I bought the piece off Kat- for a deal - lol! I will hang it in my office as a reminder.  Looking forward to it actually.  'Don't fall for it, don't take it personal Georgia.  Lesson learned.'

Kat knows actually it was more than not picking the piece up.. I was hurt' I'm so silly sometimes I could smack myself.  People change their mind, even about my art. lol  
Deal with it, move on and focus on what is important.  If I 'quit' every time I had a setback, I would have stopped drawing years ago.  
This past few days I've had a few personal set backs.. cry or draw.  
I choose to paint.

Recently, I noticed on Johns page (of Skunk Magazine) they asked who is a 'Canadian Activist' who has made a difference.. lol - I didn't see my name. I thought- I've been drawing almost 10 years now about cannabis awareness but can't seem to be 'recognized as contributing'?   LOL    
Please. 
If I let that shit stop me I would have given up long ago.
I draw for the love of my son - first and foremost- I don't need any recognition beyond that.  I get it.  I'm mentioning this because I commented on a few people I thought qualified:
Ted, Gail (R.I.P), Owen, John, Kirk, Kelly, Adam.. then I signed off and thought - that was stupid- you fell into the trap that you don't like yourself!
There are too many to mention! I don't want anyone to feel left out- like I usually do.  
To the point, in the future I won't name anyone.
Al Graham, Dori, Patricia, that grumpy old guy- I can't remember his name..   it hit me after I 'hit comment' .. they have been trying for as long as I have been watching and also don't seem to get any recognition.  Thankfully they don't stop. 
Just one person I might of forgot - made me think 'this is bullshit'.  
For everyone out there who feels they are not being 'appreciated'  - FUCK it!
Keep going! FORWARD.  I appreciate you!  Tell them you appreciate all they have done.

I don't need a magazine article/facebook comment to validate what I do.
I draw for Love. That is enough.

On a positive note!
My hair looks great! Holy, it has a lot of silver streaks, I like it short- why do I resist! lol
& I have a new framed artwork to hang! LOL - Still ONE of my personal favourites.
;) & Im drawing a new cannabis cartoon! lol
​BRING this day on! 

Have Faith! 
<><
xox

Yesterday we celebrated ThanksGiving! 
Sitting here today I realize what a Thankful dinner it was, nothing fancy, Mom cooked a ham and scalloped potatoes! & made Storm venison stew! Mom kicked me out of the kitchen - "I don't like anyone around when I'm cooking!" - I get it! I don't like anyone around when I'm painting.  The occasional distraction is nice, but usually - No.  
As it happened we had an unexpected guest!
A friend of Storms who we all know - at first I was like- Do we have enough? lol Then I remembered my friend Roberts quote.. "more than a mouthful is more than enough to share."  something like that.. lol    So, we made a place at the table! 

​Here's the thing... his family just last week lost everything to a devastating fire in Keswick.
Tom is the owner of the original postcard with the dogs.. 'Grass a day' - It did not get lost in
the fire it was in his Barrie apt.  Holy cow.. I don't even know what to say, his family has already been through so much, anyhow- I'm thrilled we had an unexpected guest! We all were.  It made thanks Giving all the more thankful. 

I actually baked a carrot cake - stuffed with cream cheese! It was relaxing, fun & stress free.
Today I painted a little Give away for facebook, The image you see above. I will draw for the original tomorrow.
Why? because I'm thankful I get to paint!
I can mail it to someone to make them happy. 
I can share my gift.  Make a stranger smile.

Amen

Happy Thanks Giving Canada! 

The universe brings people together everyday and the internet has made it all that easier.
I am grateful, in a short amount of time I made a friend  'Justin'.  Anyone who knows me knows - I am persistent,  when I get a  good vibe about a person-  I want to know more.
I want to surround myself with good vibes in life an on line - why not.
Those who make me smile and feel 'lifted'.  
Today, Storm and I were treated to a tour around a huge nursery - Humber Valley  Nursery in  Toronto by our new friend Justin.  How wonderful it was!  

Medicine for the mind, eyes & soul right here. Justin has worked with plats forever and you know it, Storm and I have talked all afternoon about things Justin said... little tips, information, fun facts - it was endless - I wished it had been.  
Already looking at the photos I wish I was back at the garden - it's o.k. we brought some home with  us!  Justin also sent me home with a 'Teasing Georgia rose Shrub!'
 Hee hee hee.   I'm so excited to watch it bloom & we each came home with a little cactus section- we were looking for some time- and to hang out in the 'tropical room'- GO! 
I wished I was closer I would bring my water colors! Orange, banana and lemon trees! Nut trees, herbs, grasses- pond stuff- I could wander in there for hours. The feel the smell, colors- energy - plants. medicine, life, inspiration. For the next few days Im painting cacti! I already have one in mind 'with bird.  I know why Justin is such a pleasant person, working with plants his entire life  has rubbed off on him. ;)  

I knew Justin was a fan of my art work and I see he has  his friendly feline posted on Instagram  so I decided very last minute to paint him a gift to bring to say thank you for the tour - I am so glad I did!
As with all work I put much TLC with THC into all I paint.  
I just knew Justin was going to be a really interesting, nice,  person.
How terrific when we get that vibe. I am thankful. I needed it today.
The plants. Spending the day with Storm walking around- surrounded by gifts of life- nature- plants and Justin. Today was a great day.
Poppy enjoyed herself as well, you know I forget about her- unless she stands on my leg to remind 'I'm here.'  Thankful.

Believe
xox
<>< 

Never. Not in my mind. Not within.
I really enjoyed making this cartoon - it was a test to myself in many ways.
F*ck it!  I want to have some fun. 
I put on my kermit the frog headphones - *Still remember they were a great deal.  
Turned on my music- it plays quit an assortment- It chooses:
Dr Hook started: Hooked on a Feeling.  Oooga, Oooga , Oooga , Oooga CHAKA! Oooga Chaka!  I see my frogs dance!  
Choose it does, nothing is left to fate.  
Are you paying attention to every moment?

I went within and started to think of what was making me feel unhappy & what makes me feel happy. What, who, music, mood.. makes me smile, inspires - this included researching beautiful images of lotus flowers on PIN &- google, beauty & fun images of frogs in ponds.  Some actually make me giggle out loud.  

I remember, I am a child of God who is thankful for everything, including the pencils before me!   A sketch soon turns to painting. 
Tears have turned to a grin.. I am calm within.
My twitch seems to almost tame.  

I step out for a dinner snack & back.
Poppy and I paint well into 3:15a.m. this is when I put the music to sleep.
My frogs end with a slow Dance- Chris Issace: Wicked game. 

I couldn't wait to wake up and start all over again.

Have Faith
<><  

​What will you create today - Good or bad?

Yep - it is officially here!!! The leaves are turning yellow and red and a few have fallen to the front lawn! Tis time! Time to pull out the warm blankets, socks (I'm not a fan of them), slippers and toque - Eh! For those brisk morning bluejay peanut runs to the feeders!  Brrrr!
Apples, cinnamon, cider with rum (sometimes) and a pat of butter & brown sugar - yes!
​Cabbabe boil, cabbage rolls and chicken casarols! Bring On Fall!

I apologize for my in between posts but Today is ThankGiving in this house and I can't wait!
My house ei clean! The turkey is in the oven - the other in the garage!  Company will soon be arriving and I hope they sty late! It's going to be great, I can feel it in my head & heart! 

Have a wonderful day... give thanks for those you choose to surround yourself with & for those that we can not - for what ever reason.
Everyone we meet makes us stronger, wiser and hopefully more caring towards everyone.
I am truly thankful for the beasts that gave their lives for the family feast today.

Above all else I am thankful to God for all that has been provided on this Fabulous Fall Feasting Day day!
​
Just thinking of everyone here  has a smile on my face!  THANK YOU!

Have Faith!
xox <><

I have a new rule if you've  been reading - lol - If you visit you paint! Or craft.  Create! 
Honestly this is for me too.  I feel I'm here to teach others to have fun with art. Let go and have fun. Pallets are fun and easy. 
When my best bud Cathy called and asked 'could I paint a bear sign',  how could I resist.   
I met Cathy years ago and know I've blogged about her before.  As usual,  just her presence and genuine love for me puts me at ease, luckily she visits about once a week  -lol! Cathy helps me talk through stuff.   I swear, she has saved Norman from divorce court a few times over the years - lol, she can calm.  She loves 'people' & it shows  & Yes, I am thrilled one of those people is ME!  
We use each other lol -  she brings cherries and bakes pies, I paint a hat!
I cant even begin tell you the countless ways Cathy is a friend. She  hugs amazing too. 
Get it? lol  
O.k. so... LOVE PIN and I see these awesome curtains! Cathy crocheted them for me! 
I have them in my office/drawing room and they brighten my day! I know they'll make the winter a little easier to bear! lol  This week she came and we made bear signs, and today- she just left! LOL We painted Will Sing For Food! 
She called this a.m., I had just gotten off the computer - after yet another morning of FaceBook frustration- she said "can I visit?"
I said PLEASE! Do! 
Signs painted ;) Frustration gone, chat and hang out with Cathy was all I needed. 
Thank God for friends. Old friends new friends but mostly... NOW friends. 
I am here NOW and happy to be.  <3 have a peek at Cathy and our signs below <3 
Paint something for a friend! 

I see someone commented 'Use Fb for the rock that it is.'  Right! 
If you read this blog and follow Fb, thank you -  I posted this a.m. and in seconds had a reply, I did not expect - it caught me off guard.  It's nice to be reminded we are appreciated.
I apologize for my  'give up melt' down. It's over & because of you, and the comments -  I feel a little bit stronger - so I guess: Thanks FB - lol!  
You made me feel frustrated but my 'friends' made me feel better.
Real ones and  internet ones alike.

* all kidding aside... if  social media is stressing you out turn off.
I will be taking a few days to do just that...  which only means more painting will be completed. Any posts you see on Fb will be made from  here. 

 Thank you.
Have faith 
xox 
<><

FaceBook notices - when will I learn- shut them off!  Lead me not into temptation, an e mail notice arrived --  it's David Kaminski's Birthday!  My other 'Favorite Glass Guy!'  I won't log into FB but I will blog about David! It's time & it's his Birthday! 
Here I go... I Love David! lol - I do and he knows it! I tell him monthly at least - lol in e-mail and FB messages. 

When did I meet David? It was before the first EXPO and it was at an event, put on by a new Cannabis awareness event/club.  Instantly - I liked David!  His smile! His enthusiasm for life an his Faith in God & in Cannabis was obvious all around!   I had a little table set up and  we talked about Storm and Cannabis.  Our photo below - we have both 'grown' quite a bit in 5 years I think.  I next met David again at the first TY EXPO we shared! He was there with his glass & so it began. My introduction into the glass world!
*Remember at the TY medical Cannabis EXPO - I had no time to socialize - let alone go around looking and learning about  glass, it was where I was (thankfully) introduced to a world on new art and artists! I'm pleased to thank God for putting David on a path that has taken me where I had no concept... as I sit here and touch (close to my heart, mentally & physically) my Laughing Buddha pendant,  Jerry Kelly created.  I alter that with my Zen Kitty pendant by Stephen Boehme! - Which is  guarded by my 'mighty hippo' when not wearing.  Storm pointed out " you have the coolest jewelry of anyone I know!"  Me too! I agree.  LOL  That and my promise of Love from Norm ;) I always wear. hee hee hee
Wow! Close to my <3 and I have David to thank - he introduced & arranged for Jerry and Stephen & I to work together. This is why David still does not have an original. lol
It has to be special.  It has to be one that says this is for David. * ALSO - it is the only time some said 'hold a piece of art work'  and someone else really begged/bugged me - and I let it go. That was David! I still feel bad about it ( I will make it up to him)- clearly he forgave me it was long before all of this. That is David.  < He WILL forgive you and he will mean it! & you will know he does.

David is a millie glass artist as well! lol - Im so impressed with David the person  I almost forget about David the artist ;) UNTIL I see what he is doing- some he won't show me!! I want to know what happened to the puppet- do you think he will answer my e mail? I'm smiling.  

From what I gather his speciality is black and white- it has a clean crisp signature- again  I'm amazed at he level of talent to be able to create in glass, many have difficulty with on paper!  I recently drew him a few little ideas - I hope he makes them, they made us giggle. He made a 'Wilma' that Fred would go bonkers over! Me too - lol.  What stands out about David in my mind above his glass is his love for others and positive attitude and never ending  display of compassion and patience for others- lol - just watch his FB page. He puts it to the test all the time and I love it!  
Oh! He also - I recently discovered (God has a way of showing me things when I NEED to see them) ha quite the talent for writing as I discovered in some back issues of a glass magazine - I'm only now getting around to reading!  A man of many talents.
He inspires me to be a better person.

Storm and I have quite a on going joke at the moment and he teases me- David said he sent something - well I've learned these glass guys - are like... me -  LOL! We ask - 'whats your address?' and then - WAIT...It's not intentional it is a fact and I understand it. We are creative, busy and doing 'it' all. David had a contest a while back - I did not get my mille slice :( - I didn't blame David - it was not  the first item I have no received- I blogged about it before - I'm having trouble with the postal service. Stuff is going missing! We were discussing it as a family last night.  What do you do?  I replaced the lock!? Who do you call?
*Say Ghost busters and I might poke you  in the eye!  Blame? Ask? Lost in transit? 
& Health Canada wants us to get our medicine like this? 
So, David said he mailed something, I remind Storm to check the mail and he said - "I don't know about David..." (with a smirk on his face) -Storm agrees with me... David is one of the nicest people we know.  BTW - he really did just check - no mail! good! I just want to wish David Happy Birthday! I am so happy he is is my life. He makes me smile. 
He is also a Jesus Fan. <>< !   Or should I say...  Yes! Yeshua !  Hee hee hee - couldn't resist. ;) 
Have a peek at some of Davids work below. Did you read the blog, about the time I lost the glass slice he gave me -TWICE!? - LOL - So Forgiving!  
<>< 
Have Faith 

Who does not love animals may as well stay away from here. lol
Below are photos of my best friends. Two legs and 4.  
I have very few friends that invite over but those that come often are shown how much they are loved... by me and my girls! 
Like it or Not! 
Pint size Poppy has to get in her loving and has mastered the 'neck manauver'... with the help of my son! Teaching her to ride on his shoulder comfortably - she takes to it and stays there! 
If you are sitting you are a potential pillow for poppy. Cathy is allergic - BUT they all love her as you can see as she sits on my sofa for a visit.  
She visited today - unexpected  but ALWAYS welcome. 

I had just sent out a message DO NOT DISTURB.. lol - she missed it.
I am taking real break.
No FB, No E mail, no PHONE.. nada. 
Snail mail - or you are out of luck. 
Peace, prayer and PAINT.
DRAW, Ask, Believe, Receive.  ( not what you think...)
I am not alone, I am never alone. 
If I want company I have them 4 of them - ready to play, go for a walk, run around in the back yard or lie on the sofa with a good book and snuggle, here they are ready and willing.
I know dog haters- I don't invite them to my home - I don't care who they are. 
The last thing I want my dogs to feel is uncomfortable in their home because of someone that dislikes animals. We are not that way. We show them love as they show us. It's why they never run away. 
Poppy was locked out once, in our confusion of arriving home - and stood at the front door and barked to get in! Thank God.

I have no tolerance for people who abuse dogs. 
I do believe they show little respect for others as well, 
pay attention and decide for yourself. 
WE are ONE on this planet. 
We are not here to mistreat or abuse animals. 
They are born to live, explore and 'be' as we are.  
We are not here to mistreat each other.  We do. 
Who are the animals?
Some days I'm not so sure.  I'm taking a break.

Some days I don't understand, feel blue and quite frankly - beat down. 
The load seems to be too heavy to bare. I don't want to see all the nasty in the world.
After a bit of a teary visit, Cathy  reassured me - I have reason to feel blue and be blue - 
she knows I won't be for long. ;) 
I won't because I have friends like Cathy in my life.

Until then.. I will blog - daily! For the next week at least.
And BE creative... focus on Teaching Only LOVE for that is what we are.
xox <>< Have Faith.

Wait until you see what she is making me! LOL