Category: Hemp

Mini Moleskine Sketchbook

22/6/2016

I've been Buuuuzzzzzzzy! Check out my 'bee box hempwick* dispenser 'I designed and painted! Hempwick is a company I friended years ago and every now and then we give each other stuff. because it's what friends do. No money, just fun, love and BEEing. They have free samples BTW- with my little toon on some of them ;) It is by far one product I don't do without, since I prefer to use a bong I like to lite it with hempwick rather than just a lighter.
We made two, one for them and one for me! the other on my living room dresser.

My little watercolor moleskine sketching/painting was so much fun at the winery the the other day- I've decided to do it more! More painting moments- live- I don't have to travel the world- it would be nice and still in the works for this fall.. until then, I'll paint my backyard and the bigger version of.
This image with the pond one was literally my back yard, complete with the glass 'totem' my friend Cathy made me!
Today, I flipped a blanket I had lying out back and had an encounter with a bunch of wasps! They must have been building a next under it and my hands were being swarmed and stung as soon as I flipped it! lol- I nearly jumped in the pool! I immediately called the girls! LET'S GO! and flew from the pool deck up into the house- Storm came running as he heard the commotion. I spent the rest of the day painting in my office - away from bees.

I've so much on my mind these days.. painting and thinking, the days fly.
I didn't plant much of a garden only a few plants in pots, I can't be bothered. I feel as though all this stuff just ties me down & prevents me from doing what I really love to do.
What for? For the sake of feeling obligated just because I've done it for so many years before. I don't think so. Change is in the air right now- I found a red hair color!
I'm gonna have some fun.
Change has begun.

believe
xox <><

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Time to Garden

1/6/2014

I love a garden! Life began in a garden!
I was out again all day, Tomatoes. Peppers, Peas... but I am most excited about my sunflower wall! :) and Morning Glories! I have them every where and in a month - I will be blessed with Blooms! Oh, and I planted Cosmos! The flower of peace. My grandma had them everywhere and I loved them. TLC, KEEP the girls away and I should have a garden soon enough! With each seed you really are planting hope - I've had a few fail! A few I thin - they look good and the next day - dead.
Not in my control. In Gods Control. Every SEED. Human and otherwise...

I can't help but dream- daydream, and imagine tending to my Cannabis plants! How high would they get 5', 6'? What creatures would they invite to my garden ? Bee's I know and humming birds! LOL, a few friends might stop by at harvest time - and so what - I share my tomatoes, peppers and more! I'd pick some fresh every morning to add to my juice!
Just as I go out and pick fresh herbs for meals and salads and drinks.

What other plant has this stigma attached to it?
What other plant helps so many in so many ways?
Why is it criminal to GROW a plant? ANY plant?
WHO are the criminals?
Who spends more on drug trafficking and less on human trafficking?
WHO ARE THE CRIMINALS?

God put it here for each and every one of us.
Man did not invent it - how dare man - any man, claim it and why are we letting them?
xox <><
Have Faith!

This toon is for my best bud, Cathy.
We rode earlier in the week and filled my bike basket with flowers!
Poppy too! I said, 'All I needed was bread and a bottle of wine and I could envision myself in Paris' ;) Hee Hee Hee, We had a great day of it, as usual.
I hope everyone finds a friend like Cathy.
I miss my bike, I hope it is repaired soon!
We have EXPLORING to do!

Plants over Plants! Especially nuclear.

18/10/2013

This is one drawing I wish you could see in person. I scan at a poor resolution, one that can't be duplicated with out loss of detail. I finish paintings using white and this one just pops ;-)

I really enjoyed doing it. It is a gift for a friend.

Here we worry about medicine and growing and there now they are worry about the soil under their feet and growing food is more of a concern. I’ve read several times over the years that planting Cannabis can help clean and repair the soil. Why not at least try?!

Over politics? I think it’s a bit late for that. What ever it takes at this point is what the Japanese Government owes it’s people. Owes US the rest of the people that share this planet to plant this PLANT. Now.

Here is a link to an interesting related article:http://www.cannabisculture.com/content/2013/10/16/Can-Hemp-Marijuana-and-Mushrooms-Fix-Fukushima-Part-1-What-Happened

If all you can do is raise awareness than do that, or think about them, send them good vibes and love. No one likes to wonder if what we feed our children is killing them and the Japanese don’t have much of a choice right now. ;-(
I just made friends with a few people from Japan - one day I hope to visit. It’s so awesome having FB to see into their daily lives. I’m grateful for that on several levels. The differences... then you start to notice the same.
The same crimes worldwide, against people. People standing up for something that is wrong in their country.

Protests, punishment and in some cases ‘lack of’. India and rape.
I think we should know, and should say - wow, I am lucky that is not happening here. BUT THEN speak up and say “Really, in this day?!! - Should WE (as humans) allow that to be happening anywhere to each other? SPEAK UP!

Do you think you are here to live in the shadows without opinion? Then why have a brain. ^ ^^ This is me speaking to myself in my head. ^^^ LOL
I find me very hard to ignore.

Over a plant...
xox
<><

Florida! The land of sunshine & perfect place to GROW!

10/8/2013

Is Florida next? Not too long ago I ws reading about them banning bongs. How crazy is that. I know people who make bongs out of apples, I bet Florida oranges too ;)I LOVE FLORIDA, as a matter of fact I was considering a visit, but with them being so behind with medical Cannabis I decided not. I went several times growing up. Yes, I did the ‘Daytona thing’ in my day... not quite like it is being depicted in todays movies! Yikes!

I am also aware of the number of ‘snow birds’, seniors and hope they will be some of the first to be educated on Cannabis. Our elderly take far too many prescription drugs, many killing them because of mixing and over dose. Cannabis is a safer alternative!

I’m tired of saying it and luckily with other admitting the knowledge - well AMEN!
It is only a matter of time. Will Florida be NEXT YEP! I believe so!

If you want to read more abut Cannabis and Florida, simply Google
Cannabis, Florida, medical marijuana.

It is TIME people started to read and research for themselves. Make their own conclusions. I am confident once they start to educate themselves the answers are obvious.

http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/should-medical-marijuana-be-legalized-florida/nYtzS/

**********BIG news is Dr. Gupta! ******************************************
http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/08/health/gupta-changed-mind-marijuana

http://www.politicususa.com/2013/08/08/cnns-dr-sanjay-gupta-apologizes-opposed-medical-marijuana.html

Has admitted he was WRONG about Medical Marijuana - Cannabis.
WOW! Finally. AMEN! Another respected Dr. has come out of the Cannabis closet.
All I can say Is WHO is NEXT!?
I see an end to this insanity! I hope HARPER is paying attention. I ‘Duh’, doubt it.
Once again we are going ASS backwards.
Harper >>> Pot = Private Prisons People!! $$$

Obama needs to get his act together too and STOP raiding compassion clubs.
STOP hurting the sick.
STOP putting NON violent offender in jail!

This toon was an idea from my friend John, I wanted to Draw Florida gators! LOL
After all I think I am entitled to fun! ;D He sent me several ideas , I have another ‘Im drawing also. The first, I left on the ‘girls’ window seat, came back to a page covered in Paw Prints! My bad.

I have decided to GIVE this cartoon to someone in Florida! ;) A FB share.
I had so much fun drawing it, many fond memories of me and ‘John Green.’
Hee hee hee... *flashback* He worked at the Pirate’s Cove in Daytona. Front desk. I had not even arrived to the room after check in and was asked out on a date. He even took me home to meet his parents. It was a most memorable 3 weeks. ❤
A Florida first sweetheart. I wonder what ever happened to him.

xox <><
To win this toon has to be shared by someone in FLORIDA

Simple. I will give it a week from today and draw. FB - Georgia Toons

I am at my friends limit, if you subscribe I believe you can share that way.

Good LUCK! Florida will be next and then Canada! Think Positive!

We are NOT criminals.

29/7/2013

We are:
Accountants, administrative people, farmers, architects, sales representatives, Dr.s & nurses, dentists, florists, health workers, child care workers, bakers, cooks, mechanics, carpenters, brick layers, construction workers, lawyers, parents, teachers, software designers, actors, butchers, assemblers, cleaners, vets, fire fighters, police, real estate agents, dietitians, gardeners, hair dressers, hotel managers, secretaries, technicians, meteorologists, musicians, house painters, pipe fitters, plumbers, roofers, seamen, photographers, surgeons, taxi drivers, travel agents, web designers...

Please feel free to add to the list!

If you think the only one smoking cannabis are stoners. Think again.
Here is a list of the 10 most successful cannabis consumers:
http://coed.com/2009/02/06/the-10-most-successful-potheads-on-the-planet-cool-enough-to-admit-it/

Enough is enough. WE are NOT criminals.
We are making a choice, that does not harm anyone.

In many chases a choice that makes us BETTER.
Better people, better health and better members of society.
We choose to use a plant, a natural substance to ease our pain, mentally and physically. Making us criminals is an UNJUST system, used in the past to send Cannabis consumers to jail. The true crime is there are far more dangerous substance abuse daily. Instead of locking people up - we should be educating and informing on better decision making. Instead they are forcing us to USE dangerous, deadly opiates for pain in many cases especially.

That is the CRIME! <prove me wrong!

I REFUSE. I refuse to be trapped into a $$$ making scheme instigated by Health Canada because of their lack of professionalism and education and understanding.

In Canada, many were given the right to produce their own medicine/cannabis or obtain a designated grower - by our own government. Many invested time and knowledge and finances to do this and be successful at it.
Now our government has decided against this....

To which I say: Too bad.
Who the F*ck do they think they are, to play with peoples lives like they do? To turn people into criminals over growing a plant?
*NEVER forget that is all you are doing! Growing plants! It is WRONG to send someone to jail for growing plants. ESPECIALLY if at one point they had permission to do so.

We are not criminals. The criminals are in suits (working for Steven Harper) making decisions that affect the lives of seriously sick and suffering, mind games is exactly what they are playing at now, and it is shameful.

We are not criminals.
xox <><

Back to the Farmacy.

2/7/2013

It's back to nature. For us anyhow. More fresh veges, reading labels and focusing on what goes in before it comes out, in one way or another. If it can be stored in a box for 6 months we don't want it. Originally, I saw a post with a photo of a horse, it instantly made me smile. this is my version.

Is there anyone who claims not to know the benefits of choosing a salad over a cheese burger? Choice. What we put into out bodies. Food and medicine.
The choice should always be OUR own.
xox <><

Trafficking my little friend?

5/6/2013

While working on the Cartoon regarding not being able to consumer products, and thinking how insane it was... I was told I better be careful about selling my Hempy Stalkers out of the country! REALLY!

I have a couple that did not sell at the EXPO - I had enquires from many people, but several were from the USA and we were concerned about them being Cannabis stalks, as to wether they might get confiscated at the border. Since home I have had 3 e mail from people that want to purchase a Hempy Stalker - all are from out of the country.

I have been seriously warned to be careful - me thinking come on .. are you fucking kidding me? My painted sticks? My favorite - and now, I have decided never to part with him (he was for sale at the EXPO - glad he did not go) I call him “Budda” Like Buddha ;)

Every-time I look at him I smile, to the point I swear he has started to talk to me ;) Not all talking is done with words. I might make him a regular in the strip. I did a bit of research and I am concerned about mailing them across the border. So I guess I won’t be. Hempy Stalkers - Only in Canada you say? Pity...

AS insane as it seems that I could be charged with trafficking for this painted Hempy Stalker stick!!? The media would be awesome! Perhaps if I was physically feeling a bit better I'd even be up to the challenge...

- Let us not forget Mr. Marc Emery still in jail for selling seeds. A fellow Canadian and Cannabis activist - He gets out next year I think. It is a crime he is in jail at all in my opinion. http://www.freemarc.ca/group/freemarcca/who-marc-emery-0

Mr. Tommy Chong! Who went to jail for BONGS.
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm669487616/tt0478090?ref_=tt_ov_i
http://www.cheechandchong.com

Countless people have gone to jail for ridicules reasons surrounding cannabis.
It made me realize I just might! I can see us now... Me & Hempy in our small cell, someone would be pulling out someone's roots! LOL

The only positive note I can think is Jack Herer said did his best work in Jail. That he did!! AND you can read it ONLINE for FREE (we have a copy signed by Jack) : http://www.jackherer.com/

Still over a painted stick - Trafficking? When countless HUMANS of all ages are being bought and sold ILLEGALLY every day? THAT is criminal.

As much as it makes me shake my head ... I better not.
I’ll still make them - I have to - I love them, but they will be special gifts, for sale at the EXPO to Canadians only Eh! Pity... ;-)

xox <><

If I can go to jail for this - what next?! You tell me. How crazy is all of this?
JUST think about it.

No Hemp!? Have a heart!! A Hemp Heart ;)

3/6/2013

No Hemp? Have a Heart!!
Someone contacted me recently to share that her place of employment has it in the co policy, Employees can’t EAT HEMP because it will prove positive for cannabis!?

All I coud think was are you kidding me?
Nope. No Joke.
WHAT next!?? Hemp is so healthy for the heart and brain! It is considered a ‘Super Seed!’ I eat hemp daily and I love hemp oil - the nutty taste - I drizzle it on almost everything! I have hemp smoothies, put it in stir-fry and salads and cookies.. It is endless.

As for drug testing - Good luck with that!
How unfair! I was taking a drug for stomach ulcers that tested false positive for Cannabis! It’s in this blog somewhere... I did a bit of research and did you know:
Drug Testing - False Positives
In drug testing, a false positive is defined as a drug free sample falsely being reported as showing positive for drugs. This can occur for a number of reasons including: improper laboratory procedure, mixing up samples, incorrect paperwork and passive inhalation. But the most common cause of drug testing false positives are cross reactants. A cross reactant is a substance which because of its similar chemical structure to a drug or its metabolite can cause a false positive result.

The following substances can cause cross reactivity on an Immunoassay screen but are unlikely to be mistaken on a Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry test (for more information on these tests and others, visit the types of test page):

Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen is a common pain reliever and anti-inflammatory which even in low doses used to cause a false positive for marijuana/cannabis on the EMIT test. The EMIT has been changed to use a different enzyme to eliminate these drug test false positives. But recent evidence suggests that Ibuprofen taken in very high doses, along with other anti-inflammatories such as Naproxen will still interfere with the EMIT test.

Decongestants and Cold Remedies
Phenylpropanolamine and ephedrine are both substances found in many over-the-counter cold remedies. They can result in a drug test false positive for amphetamines on the EMIT test. Antitussives, to suppress coughs, such as dextromethorphan and perylamine may cause a drug test false positive for opiates.

Anti-depressants
Aside from when this class of drugs is specifically tested for, some of them including amitriptyline can test positive for opiates for up to three days after use. Even quinine in tonic water can also cause a positive result for opiates.

Poppy Seeds
Poppy seeds which are usually found on bread contain traces of morphine and can lead to positives for opiates. Codeine, which is found in many pain relievers, may cause a false positive for morphine or heroin because of its similar chemical structure.

Antibiotics
Certain newly developed antibiotics including amoxicillin and ampicillin have been reported to cause false positives for cocaine.

DHEA
This treatment developed for use by AIDS patients will cause a false positive for anabolic steroid use.

Benzodiazepines
Diazepam may cause a false positive for PCP.

Enzymes
A small fraction of the population excrete large amounts of certain enzymes in their urine which may produce a positive drug test. The enzymes in question are endogenous lysozyme and malate dehydrogenate, which according to research may run as high as 10% of positive samples.

Melanin
Melanin is the pigment which protects skin and hair from UV light. It is also very similar in chemical structure to THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol, the active component in cannabis) and some data exists claiming it causes false positives for cannabis. Unfortunately, an equal amount of data suggests that there is no link whatsoever.

Then I started to look into actual specific Medicines that interact with Cannabis
there are so many! Too many! Thats a whole other blog and LIST!

Ibuprofen the most common pain reliever out there.... false positive.
If someone is preforming the job you hired them to do- AWESOME!
You have NO say, as to what goes into their body UNLESS it proves a danger to them other others around them or heavy machinery.. ;)

If you want to fire someone - know why. Don’t try to use some bullshit fake test to do it.

*On the medicinal note- Shame on any company that forces someone, not well to use chemicals if natural is the desired and believed preference. Especially when we know how many prescribed pharmaceutical drugs harm and kill and Cannabis has not. That is Criminal.

If not for the people who work your company you would have no company.
With all the research, facts, WHAT employer does not want HAPPY, Healthy employees!?? It’s a win, win.

I do not expect this person to quit. I think she likes her job;) BUT... when do we just say no? I am grateful for her to even share this with me, just when you think it can't get any crazier... I hope either way a copy of the toon ends up on the employee message board.
How many are we?
xox <><

By the way I dug further, Check out this list! Really... Your job might depend on it one day!

http://atwatchdog.lefora.com/2012/10/10/drug-screenssubstances-that-may-cause-a-false-posi/

Introducing: Running with Buddha

20/5/2013

Introducing Running with Buddha.

Many of you might not be aware of my Hempy Stalkers.... probably because every year I am lucky if I can produce 10. This year only 8. Each Hempy stalker is made with THC & TLC & every year they get better and better. It’s only been 3 and like any other work you get better and fine tune it as you go along. The problem is - NOT a problem for me - I have a few collectors that come back every year, so in essence they are sold before I even display them.

NOT this year!’
I did 2 things. I told all, they have to wait until the EXPO is officially one before they can purchase anything and Running with Buddha is NOT for sale. I decided that with my ‘show special’ (More on that Wed.) 100 bags- every bag purchased is the only way you also get a chance to WIN Running with Buddha. 1 in 100, those are pretty good odds!
If you do not win you still get an awesome limited edition bag full of Happy Hippie stuff.
This way someone that might not be able to afford a Hempy Stalker can possibly own one.

My hubby is right now in the garage building me an awesome display! Just for my Stalkers ;-) Each made with THC & TLC! Here are a couple of photo of Running with Buddha but like everything else ‘she’ is much more beautiful in real life.

Of course there will be several available to purchase they are priced from $65.00 Up to $400. for “the Twins” if you are interested you better decide early...

Each takes a long time to make, almost a full year, proper drying and prep then painting, bringing to life - most of them guide me as to what they become ;-) I add little details, charms, beads, glass and what ever else seems to want to be part of Hempy Stalker ART.

I have had Running with Buddha on display in my own living room and it is going to be hard to part with. Not one person walks by and does not make a comment! What a wonderful way to start a conversation about Cannabis. Ideal for a Compassion CLUB, HOME. OFFICE anywhere! I have a friend with one on order after the EXPO to display in her store front window! EXCITING!

To me they are sculpture, art... that is what they are, NOT for Children. They are not toys. They are a little delicate but made to be handled, touched and appreciated for all they are, and all they represent!
LIFE - GROWTH and LOVE.

Want to see more!? See you at the EXPO and I will have a blog with all the Stalkers after the EXPO - sorry no point even showing them now, I don’t like to tell people “No.”
xox <><

Think about it!

3/5/2013

Some will see this toon and think

well.. not quite.

Really? You tell me. Why not?

When I was little I remember my aunt Ceal, pointing out berries in my nanny’s back yard and saying don’t eat them they will make you sick.
O.k. Got it. I didn’t eat them, I still don’t ;-)

Problem solved.

Instead of telling children - "ohhh it will fry your brain, it is illegal, it is a crime, it will make you crazy." We make it a secret they get curious about.

Secret + curious = kid ♥

TELL them the TRUTH. WHEN they are little :
“It is a plant that can effect your mood and how you think, it makes some feel tired, some more energetic and creative; most importantly for many people all around the world it helps them with their pain. MENTALLY & Physically. It is not toxic but it does make some feel ‘sick’... and don't touch it because you are too young and it *may effect your brain".

*I say 'may' because no one seems to know for sure... but they sure like 'suggesting' it does. I tell kids if you can go though life not using any drug- then you are blessed!
I know of many people that also say, Cannabis is what helped them cope as a kid.

I believe it.

As parent? IS there anything wrong with that statement? It is the truth.
I have always been upfront with Storm.
IF they are old enough to ask - don't kid yourself they ARE old enough to understand.

AT the same time teach them the most common house hold plants that can make them very sick! Also know this information for your animals! My cat Darkie, is always nibbling at my plants!! Here are the top few:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/13/9-deadly-house-plants-pho_n_575527.html#s90268&title=Daffodils

So, why is Cannabis the problem that it is today?!

Morning Glories get us high if we eat the seeds. But you don’t see people going around killing and robbing for morning glories!? THERE are far more deadly and seriously harmful drugs on this beautiful planet other than cannabis.

Please do your own research, as to how it all started - Rich corporate greed, (does that shock anyone at this point?) - that’s how.
BUT why now... still ? Because it is a HUGE cash COW. Look at the news, the T.V. shows and now the rush to make a 'medicine' based from cannabis.
WE all ready have one though and there lies the real problem.
KEEP it illegal so only a few may have the CONTROL. <SIMPLE
Rich Corporate Greed once again...

A PLANT!! ? Who can argue if we just said ENOUGH! It is a plant, enough people have lost their lives, jobs, homes and families. It’s a plant get over it!
Guess what .... It would be over!! Oh, there are a few that will grow and sell and make some serious money and it is something people will embrace and celebrate...

Some people will still be successful. That too, has nothing to do with Cannabis.
It is about the individual.
Individual choice.

I choose Cannabis for HERB garden & my kitchen & medicine cabinet.
xox <><

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