Hello, I almost forgot... I agreed to a radio interview this evening.. if interested it will be: https://www.facebook.com/paceradioshow/?__mref=message_bubble The pace radio show. I'm not sure what I will say, I speak from the heart. I don't know why I agreed to a P.M. interview, I like Al & Kim - so that's why... but my contractions are usually stronger so I will be medicating for sure. I also have problems with speech sometimes slurring, but today so far is a great day! It's all good! Speaking of which. I have recorded what it is like living with what I am. I guess it's time to up load it. What happens to me all day long, I do get nice 'breaks' some as long as 10 minutes!!! lol- the more medicated the more content to ignore my pain, contractions and more.. to be able to draw. Amen I do not think I can go though anymore brain surgeries, I have to learn olive with this as best I can. Even if it means serious withdrawal from.. life. If you are an artist close your one eye and keep it that way, suddenly your depth perception is gone. It's not the twitch, pain - its the frustration and why I am now forcing myself to work in more detail. I'm a bit nervous of showing this vid. All my handsome followers will run screaming - lol ow well. Those who matter... I will share it tomorrow. I think. Today - we paint! Time to finish that Octopus!!! Believe <>< xox Todays carton is by my good friend & mentor Ivan Art: What a day for the internet to be down! I called Rogers-our provider only to be told on the recording 'our area was experiencing a high volume of technical difficulties.'.. 12 noon was to be the announcement - Storm grabbed his phone and we waited. No internet and no cable, Storm did have his phone and could share "It's a win!"
The Canadian Supreme Court of Canada ruled that medical Patients can continue to grow their own medicine! *(not getting into all the technical right, please if you are interested- research! You will learn more than you imagined) but, this applies to designated growers - for those who can't but had someone do it for them. This includes many times a spouse or sibling. Thank God. How could they not find in favour for patients, humans. The weight lifted was incredible. I have faith but after living with Steven Harper the past few years I started to question many things I would not in the past. My greatest fear was wondering how Storm would go without medicine. I swear I could hear the collective 'sigh' across Canada as it was announced! I loooked at Storm, my eyes watered and we gave each other a great big hug!! CELEBRATE!! Thats all we need to FOCUS on right now!!! GIVE thanks & more thanks! That is how you celebrate. I am truly thankful for those involved! Going to court, lawyers - and they are NOT healthy! They were willing to fight and they won. AMEN! I did not have a cartoon prepared- Im not like that - I did not know how I was going to FEEL until I was there and this is exactly what we felt! Love and Joy and Thanks! Tears! I will draw a more 'collective cartoon' soon.. I wanted to enjoy the moment. Everything for a reason. I feel as thought I can sleep! Lay down and have the best rest I've had in years. To know I don't have to worry about my sons medicine for his pain... YES, I tear up at just the thought! If you don't understand it - be grateful!!! Prayers were answered! More on the way! I know it. 'Cocky?' When I posted the toon below? No. I Have Faith. Have Faith ;) Believe xox <>< Tomorrow we will apparently have the outcome for the verdict on the court case that has been in the Supreme court of Canada- our 'highest' (pun intended).
Can patients continue to grow their own medicine? This cartoon means no disrespect, quite the opposite in my mind. Storm told me 'the verdict will be in on Wednesday around noon'. I had no fear cross my mind. I feel at peace. I KNOW the right decision has to be made. The world is watching. The Supreme Court of Canada will let medical patients continue to grow their own cannabis. I think people will have to be "grand fathered in" : Grandfathered in is the right or sanction provided in a statute, zoning ordinance, law etc exempting a person or entity from certain provisions contained there in, to maintain their present activities, which will be affected by the new statute, ordinance etc. For example, the Federal Assault Weapons Ban made it illegal to sell and own a semi automatic weapon that was manufactured after the date the law went into effect. Weapons that were manufactured before that date were "grandfathered in" and were allowed to be legally owned and sold. **American definition, the same meaning - ironic they discuss guns. Which is the only outcome I can imagine. When we applied for medical cannabis for Storm at the age of 14, we were told "he was too young but he could have a designated grower!" I remember the conversation like it was yesterday and Storms face when she told us this. The rest is history. Frankly, we invested thousands of dollars & took out a loan with the bank, countess hours, endless research over the years to assure Storm has the best medicine available for him, his body, his needs & now mine & we do. Thank God & our grower. :) When you have a child diagnosed with a terminal illness and see how cannabis helps - YOU would DO what ever you can to ease his pain and keep it away for as long as possible. There is no way they can NOW come and tell people 'we changed our minds.' I do NOT believe Canada would turn patients not criminals over plants. Many with severe terminal illnesses, unlike the media portrays. The stress alone this case has added to many patients I can tell you first hand, has been severely CRIMINAL. I do not believe Canada will now revoke & refuse patients already given permission and even promoted to grow their own cannabis PLANTS. Come on we all see where this is going anyhow in a few years... Tweed & Snoop dog? I blogged over a year ago about how it was going to be just like a 'brand name beer'. Personally I was disappointed, as a mother of a child who suffers like Storm has & the stress added to our lives with all the bullshit with Steven Haper (good riddance) and soon it will all be just a big recreational drug business. I have nothing against 'Snoop' btw, just another business man. Patients have been slapped in the face and kicked to the curb. Made to suffer over $$$ Oh well- business is business and if not them then someone else. I'm still hearing and seeing all kinds of horror stories about shitty meds that patients are getting from some of these legitimate legal grows and paying $$$ for. For something everyone could grow in their backyard for personal enjoyment, like our tomatoes that we jar at the end of a season. 'Grandfathered in' - makes me kinda sad.. they do this because they know we are not well, when we die the right to grows dies with us. I believe it is a God given right, everyone should be able to grow this PLANT if they choose to do so. IT IS A PLANT we are talking about - never forget that. Please. Just like beer- we can make it but we'd rather go to the beer store - most of us. Only this is NOT beer- NOT alcohol (which hurts) it is MEDICINE that is saving my sons life. & mine. The Verdict is simple. Canada we love you & we know you love us back!! 'You got our back '- I'm not worried. So let's Celebrate!!! Believe <>< xox When checking out the Supreme court of Canadasite they have a terrific download for kids!!! Very interesting and interactive. I was please and impressed. ;) http://www.scc-csc.ca/res/education/kit-trousse/act/compile-eng.pdf As you might be aware, I've been taking a break fro Cannabis cartoons - it is never far from my mind. That is the problem, when it does enter my mind - be it the news or comment I've read elsewhere - it usually pisses me off to be blunt.
There is hint in the air -to be fair- the government or those in it, wish to treat Cannabis *which will eventually become legal in Canada much like the L.C.B.O. * L.C.B.O. For those that are not aware - In Canada- that is where we go but our booze. Alcohol, You name it - it is there! every kind of GIN, Whiskey, Tequila 'T-killya', Rye & wine- of every kind from every corner! Now they want to sell Cannabis too. For one reason $$$ and to every patient who truly uses cannabis for what they NEED it for- it's a slap in the face. A slap I feel fresh every time I pick up the paper, moms (dads) who fight still for very sick children - who Cannabis has PROVEN to help - you just kicked them in the gut. The articles alone - I am so sick of the lack of respect - for anyone really - wording that makes me wonder what happened to 'professional journalism', which I have looked up to all my life (and wished I could be capable of- without grammar errors ;)) I do understand it tho.. its all to do just that. Piss us off. Hopefully it gets people thinking which, I do like this particular journalist for. Let me tell you FIRST hand: We would have been LOST without the help of 'compassion clubs'. That is who I am for! Compassion Clubs. When you find a club that is professional and cares- they take the initial time to explain, teach- take one through the process, even shows one hoe to vaporize for example- and they do- wow! Stress can be lifted by those that KNOW best. Surrounded by it - made a profession from it. My friend Neeve has been in the Cannabis industry in Toronto long before any of this was even a spark. Yes, I trust his opinion on what strain he thinks works best for what. Adam runs a club in Montreal that makes some od the best baked goods I've ever had. Yes, I trust his opinion before I trust the opinion of anyone at the L.C.B.O. YOU must find a club 'you feel good' about. You will be the ones dealing with them every time you need your medicine. God did put us on the right path back then! We were blessed to have people who cared about this journey, about Storm and our family. My Gosh! You have no idea. I am forever grateful to them. Gabe, who I've not spoke with for years still holds a special place in my heart for the time he took and the degree that he helped us. Many are still friends today. Doctors can't recommend a strain - they are NOT the cannabis exerts, they are 'health' experts. For Journalists or anyone else to ASSume, compassion clubs are run by people who do not know what they are doing- that could be said for any business. Find one that is working and frequent them. Let them prove themselves. Below are three I know of, but I suggest you Google 'compassion club' - in your own area, home town. You might get closest city. Or ask people - it is more common then you realize. There are many cannabis friendly communities online. I do not recommend buying from people online you do not know. I do not recommend anyone online, I do not recommend any LP... yet. CALM is the club we first went to in Toronto - what seems like a very long time ago, we have not been in years, again I stress - find one that suits you and your 'vibe' YOU must 'feel' comfortable. Sante Cannabis Is in Montreal. I had delt with them over the years - they had incredible baked goods, IMO. ;) The Medical Cannabis Dispensary_ is run by a woman I have come to know and think she is very helpful. They are in B.C. The above are - If asked - I point in the direction, it's you own path. Phhhhhbt! If you think the drug stores are any different - they want the same thing the L.C.B.O. does - don't fool yourself $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ IF they do will they hand out free samples like they do at the L.C,B.O.? More on that soon... I read a comment on FB Mandy McKnight made a while back and it stuck with me.. I'm not sure of Her exact words but it was something along the lines, IF Health Canada could not get it right - in HOW LONG??? -What makes them think the L.C.B.O. will be any different? Compassion clubs started for a reason. Thank God. Believe xox <>< Next post... back to something less stressful. Holding hands. ( one of many)It's TIME! Tis The Season! Everywhere you look glitter, sparkle! Buy! Buy! Buy!
Oh my Gosh I am the first one to get caught up in it!! Why, I will avoid the mall until - Feb if possible. I can't do it! It turns me into The Grinch and I will tell you why... PLEASE DO NOT GO FURTHER IN DEBT BY USING YOUR CREDIT CARDS!!!! The stress later - might kill you! If you go 'way back' in this blog you will read about my credit card experience.. well not all of it. I'm finally ready to share the outcome. When I was at the beginning of this 'brain thing' journey, it started with me being very sick. I could hardly get out of bed, Dr.s had no clue and all the tests and neurologist were starting. I had like many of you a credit card. When I worked, I paid the card. I even paid for coverage if you get sick*. It was fine, bills came in and I made payment. When I became ill, and fast - this household lost one income. Fast. We started to lose control of our finances and I could no longer make payments for my credit card. Which was getting insane with interest payments. Shit happens. That is how easy it can happen to you too, btw. I couldn't make payments, they started to call. I blogged about it, early on. I freaked out because I received a phone call and was told: "You can't make payments? I'll come to your house and make you F*cking pay!" I got off the phone and was visibly shaking, I did not know what to do, who to contact and never had a call like that before. Nasty & mean, this guy kept taking it to a new level. To make a real long story shorter.. I contacted company that 'represented' MC that I acquired at the time (who had nothing to do with master card) lol ... everyone else gave me the run around - PLEASE remember I was very sick - they want you to give up. Anyhow - Thank God (literally) as I am sure it is with Gods direction - I got attention. I was called by MC head office in Canada right away. A week went by- they said 'they listened to the calls' I had been getting, assured me the employee had been fired and the gentleman I was speaking with told me in his own words "he was a piece of work and was sorry for what I had been put through" & was then told about a *'hardship program'. I could pay only $50 a month for a year with no interest. Tired, sick, frightend by the calls I had been getting, hounded, yelled at, taunted, threatened, called many times a day and never listened or wouldn't pass me over to a supervisor.. I was exhausted. I agreed. My health issues progressed, a year flew by & the calls start again and just as bad, again: I was told 'I was making up the hardship program' or 'they had never heard of it!' RUN around, constant calls and MORE abuse. Where do they get these people!? How can they say they are not aware of them verbally & mentally trying to abuse people they phone? I had had it!!! It's one thing if we shirk our obligations but no one deserves this over a lousy credit card. Deathly sick and they were in fact, making me sicker! I cried on the phone to some of those people, begged to be able to just talk to someone - to try to resolve it. They have no problems giving credit cards to EVERYONE but they then MAKE everyone FEEL like a criminal if they can not pay & NOT EVERYONE is a f*cking criminal! If thats the case and they think we are criminals then why give us the cards in the first place - because they don't care. Frustrated I finally contacted 'who I did' the first time - ONLY this time - I had had enough. I told them straight out in a letter & e mail: 'BRING to me fucking court, you're never getting another fucking cent for the abuse & stress you have added to my illness'. IT was FUCKING abuse, plain and simple. No amount of '$' is worth it. Clearly someone finally listened, my phone rang the next day. I was told that day, I would NEVER hear from the credit card company again, "I'd be wiped off the face of the earth, as far as they were concerned" I never got another phone call. I never got another bill. I never made another payment. That was about 3 years ago now. I will NEVER own another credit card again. We do not own any now and will keep it that way. I told Norm if he gets one - he can get a new wife too... ;) No credit cards. Even to be removed from your husbands/wifes card - YOU can't! YOU need his/her permission -(divorce nightmare) and must give it to the bank. You can go and buy one - if you need to make a purchase online for a set limit. I use paypal for everything I purchase online or I don't buy it. NO ONE NEEDs a credit card anymore. It's all stuff. Please don't put yourself in the hands of people who will torment you, they don't care if you are sick or not, and it only adds to illness. OVER stuff. There IS a program called the Hardship program < click to read more. There is a great documentary - GIVE it to your kid this christmas: Maxed OUT ** Please give yourself the gift of education and watch it as well. Credit card companies when they behave like this are no better than glorified loan sharks, I know first hand - I was terrified to answer my phone at a time - when I as waiting to hear from Dr.s and get tests results. A time when I was sick and they just made me sicker. Fact. *** If you think you can lie - good luck- look at what I had to prove & what they put me through. Things happen out of our control. *That 'extra protection coverage '- miss one payment and it's out the window. Just thinking of what I went through makes me still feel ill. I have the number of the guy from the credit card company in my wallet, still! LOL He was not happy to see my name come across his desk a second time. ALSO * I learned! I started to RECORD their calls. Tell them that!!! DO NOT let them abuse you! * I do think you have to warn them & I seriously do mean record the calls if they are making threats. >>> If you are lying - well, you are part of the problem. <<< THE real problem is the credit card companies and the fact that they just keep handing them out as they get richer just off of everyones interest - in stuff. Literally. Is STUFF worth the rest of your life? A christmas gift the kids MIGHT really play with for a year? You will pay years for. Your kids do not want you stressed. AM I a buzz kill? GOOD!!! I'd rather be a buzzkill that contribute to your mental meltdown in January when you can't afford hydro, never mind credit card bills. xox Tip 2 tomorrow!! Fave Fatih xox <>< Its true - you learn something new everyday - without little effort - if you allow.
Sadly, not all of what we learn is good news... during my idea for this cartoon -let's dispel 'once and for all 'cartoon- at least in my mind- I learned of another button killing kids. Lithium buttons and it's a terrible way to die. If not the choking then what the battery can do to a child's inside is horrifying. Watch the simple video that shows us. I did not occur to me. I Imagine part of the problem is a little one not being able to vocalize they had swallowed a battery. So much so Health Canada did have a warning about them and possible death, still they are everywhere. Did you know? Please be honest. I would like to point out and ask all of you to think about: How much has the Current Canadian government (OR any for that matter) spent on Educating the public about Lithium batteries and deadly consequences with children ***Especially -compared to what they have in fact spent smearing medical Cannabis? Hmmmmmm? If I had to guess I would say TOO MUCH on one and NOT enough on the one that matters! "Worried about the children" ...please, it's just another excuse they use for their own benefit to manipulate us until they can use something for theirs best interest $$$. If I a wrong this would be the perfect example to prove me wrong. Go ahead. When I started to draw about buttons- the kind we wear and are everywhere- I had no idea about batteries, what they did and HOW common it is. Battery buttons will never be banned or the other kind. It is ALL about EDUCATION. As with cannabis - as with EVERYTHING. Spending money and resources on educating our young should be our priority - always. I am so TIRED of the bullshit represented by Rona Ambrose and Stephen Harper and the damage they have done to this country- If you are not - you are not paying attention. I don't know 'who' will make it better but I am voting for Justin Treadeau. I AM voting. IF you don't please don't speak to me of such issues. Bullshit 'voting does not matter'- get out there & make it matter - if you can vote and don't then you are part of the problem. There are people around the world that would kill and DO for such an opportunity. Today - PLEASE, educate ONE person who has little ones on the true dangers of button battery cells! Have Faith <>< xox Hunting for 'sport', is a weasel word.
I do not understand it. If a person can be so cruel to shoot a harmless animal... for fun. Fun? I watched the vid. of the grizzly in Canada being shot over and over, while the shooter and friends laugh in amusement at this poor bear. I do not want to admit out loud what I thought. I do not understand it. I do NOT agree with it. If you do, perhaps it's best we keep our distance. Have faith <>< xox It's a new day.. I need it. What a blessing - each new day a new start. Today like every day I start with asking: 'o.k. what do you want to teach me today?' I should not have asked. lol I see how 'Jared of Subway Fame - you know the guy who lost all the weight - eating subs.. is now going to jail for being a PEDOPHILE - and guess what - he might only get what Todd got- for growing plants. Ruin a mind of a child for life and get a couple of years. Grow plants to help ease minds.. get several years and some serve a LIFE sentence! Then I watch how the FDA approved a new drug for women and could be coming to Canada near you! It does not mess with the body - like a man viagra- it messes with your mind instead. Watch the interview... I am so glad 'his rats are frisky', go to his professional page and see he is paid by these companies. ? Come to your own conclusions. He actually says 'it puts the brakes on part of your brain', and it STILL really depends on the person. How many women will suffer from side effects- God forbid they don't happen as you sleep like they recommend you take the medication... & you have to take it for months in advance. $$$ long term customers.. Is it addictive? "The FDA loves the idea of a sexual satisfying encounter" This made me LOL when he said it. WTF!? Isn't that special. Perhaps the FDA should fucking focus on our health. FOOD & Drugs and not our sexual encounters, he states "interestingly they all come through his lab". ? Yes, that's of interest. It should be, shouldn't it? A conflict of interest- we hear/read about it all the time now. Am I making this stuff up? The FDA still passes pills that they know kill. We read about it every day and many we don't dread about. For those small percentage that might have an adverse reaction - oh well, too bad, so sad. You decide.. Norm and I we know how to romance each other - Not with pills. When we do struggle - we still don't think it's worth the side effects- all relationships struggle. The choice is yours but hopefully YOU will READ the WARNING labels. More reading on the topic: http://www.vox.com/2015/8/18/9173067/flibanserin-female-viagra-science here also: http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/02/16/384043661/female-libido-pill-fires-up-debate-about-women-and-sex My friend Ivan Art put it best: it's now 9:11 a.m. and I'm turning on my music and off the computer - drawing about nature and what else Birds. I will go out back to the patio to paint and pray & perhaps a bit of play with my girls! New news on Poppy! She is two now you know!
**If you want one of Ivan's post cards instead of mine- send me a e mail message. I have a couple I'd be thrilled to mail out! This above will be one! Time to paint draw! Have a creative day. Have Faith! <>< Watch which Pills you pop, Pop!Another Pill, now suspected of worse side effects than what it was originally designed and used for. What else is new? But, IF it is responsible, they say after only 3 months of being on the medication can increase your chances of developing Alzheimer's by 51% !!? http://www.thestar.com/life/2014/09/10/common_sleeping_anxiety_pills_linked_to_alzheimer_s.html Watch, research and figure out for yourself if you think this little pill that calm syou down now- won't be responsible for your loss of mind later. What will you do? Will you continue to play with your life? Your mind? Your future? Yippie! & Horay!!!
Sanity is still alive and kicking in Canada! Amen! A judge has ruled it is unconstitutional to not allow edibles! Medibles! What ever you call them. Cannabis infused products. Medicated products that you eat - rather than smoke cannabis!!! NO KIDDING! It astounded me when this case started! Really? No baked edibles permitted? No cookies or brownies? As a mother who’s son was 14 when he first used cannabis for pain - I baked him cookies to take to school! I baked him banana bread when he was not feeling well enough to smoke. I make him medicated Toffee for the winter months! I have super healthy date balls in the fridge that are medicated, ‘CannaTootsie’ rolls are a favorite, we have medicate cocnut oil for me, a personal favorite. I put it in my tea. How insane that we were expected to only SMOKE it. I do smoke it still - It brings me the quickest from of instant relief. To sleep or a busy day planned with a lot of walking, standing, medibles are a great way to keep it in your system, much like pills do I guess. I would not have made it Saturday at the ‘Perch fest’ without my medicated capsules in the a.m. and a few tokes throughout the day. Thank God. It was a given! I was so happy!!!!! AM so happy! How wonderful! Moms can make their severely ill children brownies, cookies - instead of fighting and forcing them - already enduring enough- to take a crappy medicine they don’t like! Been there! Done that!!! I know. WE even get to throw in lots of other great ingredients! My banana bread is very healthy! So celebrate! It’s a step in the right direction!!! Thank you Judge with HEART, Compassion, Empathy and UNDERSTANDING!!! Now for the rest... one day at a time. Read more here: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/medical-pot-cookie-prohibition-ruled-unconstitutional-1.2736526 xox <>< Oh, Canada!!
Canada has changed a lot in the past 10 years, but never so shockingly as it did in December, 2012. That month Canada went from 2.5 million protected lakes and rivers to 159 protected lakes and rivers. You need to ask, why? This is a quote from the Huff Post, it’s a pretty good assessment. "It means the removal of almost every lake and river we know from the Navigable Waters Protection Act. From one day to the next we went from 2.5 million protected lakes and rivers in Canada to 159 lakes and rivers protected. You name the river, you name the lake and it is no longer protected by this act, and this has nothing to do with the budget that the government rammed through, it has everything to do with pipelines, because you are able to now are able to ruin navigation and not trigger an environmental assessment." One little tidbit they didn’t mention is the most of the protected lakes and river are in Conservative ridings. Places that have millionaires cottages perched on the shores. The rest of us can just suck it up. I’m angry; my children will likely lose the opportunity to swim in clear clean water (unless they marry money) and the risk to the environment, just when the rest of the world is starting to clean their countries up, will have reached epic proportion in Canada. My grand children will be at risk, their health, safety, lifestyle and living environment will be negatively impacted to benefit a handful of international mining companies and their rich shareholders (who live with THEIR children beside the protected lakes.) This just boggles my mind.. since when is one group of people more important than another? Since when has Canada been willing to sellout its citizens? There is no net benefit, no silver lining, no payoff , unless of course you’ve invested in mining companies. We need to ask our Conservative government a few questions. First- who are you working for? Second- Why are you so willing to risk your children’s future when you have a choice not to? Third, do you know what your grandchildren will think and say about you? We need to get angry, folks, we need to start showing an interest in what our governments, at all levels, do in our names. CETA, the European free trade deal is set to be ratified in September. Once that’s through we can expect even more attacks on what laws we have in place provincially to protect our wild and not so wild areas. This trade deals allow corporations to sue countries who have environmental laws that might hurt their “future” profits.. nice for them, eh? We’re rapidly losing control of our laws to greedy corporations and this Conservative government is smoothing the way. Go find a nice lake or river bank this weekend, swim.. wash your hair, take a tire tube and show the kids how to paddle around the shore looking for minnows and turtles. You better take pictures though, as this is likely the last generation who will be able to enjoy it. *Thank You Ellen Durkee! Terrific Guest Blog. I get by with a little help from my friends! <>< Read this.. more on the topic! http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/lakes-across-canada-face-being-turned-into-mine-dump-sites-1.733972 You won't believe <>< ;( To see the Stephfin carper in the flesh (yours), join me tomorrow at the Painted Perch Challenge! I think it's going to be a lot of fun, Norm myself & Poppy! Adopting out - Zen Kitties and enjoying the day! My other artist friend Ellen Downe is also going! The kitties are $20 each with $5. for each purchase going to the Georgina Food pantry. * I figure that would cover mailing and they sell on line for $20 ;) I am just looking forward to the DAY!! In the park! Music! Crafts! Friends! Fun! Come say hello, and if YOU want a free post card, just ask ;) xox <>< I was watching a documentary recently and they stated, at one point you could be considered a criminal and could face jail time for distributing or promoting anything that showed a interracial couples in a positive light. Even standing together. WOW
I grew up in Toronto - The 'melting pot' of Canada ;) If not the world. We have such a great mix of different cultures from all over the world! I did not grow up thinking we were different. Thank God ;) Only in our 'personalities' perhaps! To breast feed - was prohibited and could land a mother with a hungry baby in jail!? I can't imagine what kind of police officer would follow through with such a task BUT, if you check out some links shared on FB today - you soon learn there ARE many officers that are compassionless & could care less about most humans - never mind the ones THEY perceive to be doing wrong. Now - growing a plant. A simple task many millions of humans have done since the beginning of time. To feed, nourish, medicate & celebrate! A basic way of LIFE. FOR all to share. I can't help but think time and time again - who the FU*K made these rules? I know exactly who! OLD, ignorant men. Now all dead. No longer living in this day and age! No clue of what's happening today. Long gone .. but the rules remained for years until the first two, of this comic were realized in fact for their stupidity and CRUELTY. I also want to remind you that being 'Gay' was considered a crime and prohibited. ??? Who the F*ck made these rules. MEAN, NASTY, OLD, DEAD men. Not letting people grow anything - that helps feed or heal - is CRIMINAL. Another nasty old rule who's time has come. We are expected to grow as we age mentally , physically and spiritually if we are lucky... grow and know... No victim - no crime. xox <>< I've talked about this fear mongering before.
If you are worried about a fire, know the facts. Candles, smoking, curious children... all likely to start a fire before a patients 'grow room' would. Heaven forbid it did, it would truly be an accident - not one I imagine many would 'wish' to endure. A Lose of home, medicine, memories and more many would never recover from. http://www.vancouversun.com/news/marijuana+fires+total+years/9688008/story.html To read more. I had a friend help me with this cartoon, she is a FB friend. Another Canadian sharing, trying to help educate on Canadian criminals... like our current PM. We get by with a little help from our friends ;) & the seeds will be planted a lot faster! <3 My friend Todd... I have blogged about Todd before. I believe everything and everyone for a reason. I first met Todd at an EXPO and he 'called me' on something - something I offered in my newsletter- to make a long story short - he got my attention, we struck up a conversation and today I am honored to call him and his family friends. Todd GREW Cannabis legally in the united states. HE DID. By paying for tax stamps! I have one right here on my desk to remind me daily of the injustise my friend faces (in the image above) Tennessee Department of Revenue -UNAUTHORIZED SUBSTANCE STAMP(s).. and guess what friends, they don't come cheap. Todd has been playing by the rules, openly goes & pays for his stamps and they know what he has been growing. Todd even has a website he promotes- In other words... *** IT'S BEEN NO BIG SECRET - BUT not too long ago they still busted his door in and held a gun to his daughters head and arrested Todd. You can research it all yourself or contact Todd, he has nothing to hide. Shortly after being busted, his younger daughter Ariel was rushed to hospital with pain in her abdomen only to find out she had cancer. She has undergone extensive surgeries and cancer treatments. Todd has much going on.. His court date is July 14th. 2014. He does not know if he will go to jail very soon and what his he doing - he is MARCHING! We are close, when this bust happened and I first spoke with Todd, he was frightened (how can one not be), now, I am witnessing a different Todd, one who knows he did nothing wrong and is tired of being pushed around and is tired of watching everyone being pushed around - for what? NOW - A substance only a couple of states away is celebrated. It is ridiculous! I am sure people who know Todd are thinking, why did'nt she draw Todd walking... -one of the reasons why I love my friend Todd, his letter starts off with this: "On June 6, 1966, James Meredith started a solitary March Against Fear for 220 miles from Memphis, Tennessee, to Jackson, Mississippi, to protest against racism. Ordinary people both black and white came from the South and all parts of the country to participate." All I could think is 'that is so Todd'. He does not have a racist bone in his body, he is a good hard working guy who simply wants to do what he does, raise a family and help end some of this Cannabis madness! This walk won't be easy, on Todd or his 'ladies', and what a great way to think! African Americans are the hardest hit by Cannabis prohibition and private USA prisons, - don't believe me - look it up. It's NOT just about Todd & h- and Todd understands that. Todd played by all the rules and STILL he is being punished. PLEASE support him on his walk. Black, white, asian, hispanic.. time to do something and this is a great start! More at: https://www.facebook.com/events/702431709802683/?fref=ts https://www.facebook.com/freedom.fighterswnc?fref=ts When he asked if I'd draw I said yes, of course, I am asked Daily - and it's Todd's suggestion that gave me the idea, If anyone wants to use this drawing - all they have to do is add their information to the space now and they can share, print, post, anything. I hope some do use the template, especially if it helps get out a message. For a better quality image to add your information - e mail me and I will send you a better quality to use. Or try this. Jpeg image ;) xox <>< Another one of those things I heard and thought.. nooooooooo it can't be true.
http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2013/10/01/beaver-butts-emit-goo-used-for-vanilla-flavoring/ I am not a real fan of ice cream but my guys are ;). I only USE real Vanilla when I bake, I can't figure out why they don't! Don't tell me its cheaper than - putting the beaver to sleep so it can be milked!??? Ewwwwwwwwwww REALLY!? Think of it, they have to cage the beaves, feed the beavers, look after them, put them to sleep to squeeze them... Criminal IMO that they don't even 'HAVE to list it' - thanks to the FDA it can be listed as 'natural flavorings' ... But.... BUTT.. yes... Natural Flavorings. WOW, what does FDA stand for - I think that deserves a toon alone. FreshlyDugA$$? Mmmmm, here kids have some 'beaver butt' - But don't touch that cannabis, that stops you from having seizures little ones! Insanity on the GOVERNMENT level. Is this world truly this F*cked up? What will you do, will you continue to eat it? BEAVER GOOOOO squeezed from its ASS. WILL you continue to EAT it? No you KNOW. The choice is yours.. Yoga matts, Beaver butts.. yum. LOL, will it be the blue pill or the red pill? When I read about Powdered Alcohol being approved in the USA I thought it was a joke.
I looked at the links and still thought it was a joke. An Onion perhaps? I then went to the companies WEBpage.. No joke. It should be. YEP, the U.S.A approved Powdered Alcohol - Making the world a better place every step of the way.. SIGH. http://globalnews.ca/news/1284210/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-palcohol/ "It’s a fact that Canadians love their alcohol. According to a 2012 Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey (CADUMS), 78.4 per cent of Canadians consumed alcohol over a 12 month-period and risky alcohol consumption, common in under-age youth, young adults, and males up to age 54, is on the increase." DRINK UP! Americans are having to MOVE to different states to HELP save the lives of their seriously ill/dying children to access CANNABIS, A MEDICINE the USA DOES acknowledge has all sorts of healing properties- (including CANCER, they even took out the patent on it years ago), yet POWDERED ALCOHOL is about to hit the market. WOW. Imagine the possibilities. It makes me sick to my stomach. Clearly someone was BOUGHT. As usual. I'll be paying VERY close attention as to what and WHEN Health Canada decides. We don’t have ENOUGH BOOZE? One coming to every local corner store near you! I noticed on his site he has ‘reviews’ from organization like M.A.D.D,. but NO actual links. Go figure. It goes on to tell of the endless possibilities including sprinkling on Food! A whole new way for pedophiles to ready their prey. FACT. Oh, BUT don’t SNORT IT! It also said in the web site - but know, there will be those that do. It will happen, It will be a bigger problem that it already is. Alcohol/powdered alcohol... People will continue to die from it, kids will abuse it - so will many more adults. ONE MORE REASON CANNABIS is STILL ILLEGAL. The competition want’s it that way. CHEERS. xox <>< It's here! Tomorrow is the day!
All Cannabis any patients have, must be "destroyed in Kitty litter & put out in the trash." When they recalled OXY and made the new - did Health Canada ask that people put the old in the trash? I think Not. As of tomorrow patients (approximately 40,000), some terminally ill, all over Canada turn into Criminals in the eyes of Health Canada and our corrupt Steven Harper. If they continue to grow their own medicine they can be arrested & face jail time. Medicine that Health Canada did in fact allow them to grow for decades. Now forced to purchase a less quality (in many cases) medicine, with less control and at an escalated price, forcing many to return to prescribed drugs - simply because they can no longer afford the 'safer' alternative, cannabis. There is an injunction of course, from the Supreme Court of Canada saying that patients can still grow their medicine until a court rules otherwise, but Health Canada has already expressed intention to which they wish to ignore. Tomorrow is the day. So be it. No one can and no one will ever, make us feel like criminals. God has us on this path and I'M NOT BUDGING. Would you? What if it is was your child? Tomorrow "let the shit hit the fan", and focus on all that can go right!!! The only criminals here are those in power, hurting already suffering Canadians for the all mighty dollar. FACT. xox <>< This is how so many of us feel I think right now. At fist I was going to draw this cartoons just pertaining to Cannabis, but it is regarding everything it seems lately.
Especially Cannabis. We can't win it seems! Constant road blocks and a government that is to help it's people appears to be crushing them at every turn. do it one way and your wrong, do it the other and they will get you to! The united states is no different with confusion and compassion clubs still being raided. The government has taken out the patent for Cannabis as a medicine that helps with cancer & numerous other ailments! Yet, Gov. officials still rant there is NO proof! Someone should send out a group memo to get them all on the same page. Do people live under rocks? My girlfriend just had this slid under her door. She is a medical patient approved by the Canadian Government and using cannabis under her Dr.s prescription and supervision- DO they not read the paper? Good luck trying to stop her from using Cannabis in her APT! When was the last time you walked down an apartment hall? I grew up in apartments and the smells sometimes would tun my stomach. Back then people also thought nothing about smoking tobacco on the elevators. YUK. It's all just about educating people but there has to be an end to treating patients like criminals. This is the last thing my friend needed. IF they have issues with smoking in the stairwell then address it. So as for the toon, ONE LOVE and ONE people suffering under governments that only appear to have their wallets and personal best interest at heart. Not it's people . ONE LOVE for each other, support each other and speak up for each other - or... who is next? xox <>< Clearly, I was not alone and news has it Health Canada is already trying to make up excuses for the latest fuck up.
http://www.prairiedogmag.com/health-canada-breaches-privacy-of-medical-marijuana-users/ I am exhausted physically and mentally, this is all very upsetting, degrading and it's NOT over. Today I share a post from another ( a stranger really- I just saw this comment and asked If I could share) so you have an idea. Until you live this HELLTH Canada - you have no idea. I'm done. Bring it on and yes Health Canada - Should I have a home invasion, I too will hold Health Canada responsible. She has asked I don't share her name.. Unlike Health canada I will RESPECT her wishes: Health Canada has sent out notices to medical marijuana patients with "Medical Marijuana Program- Health Canada" in bold print on the front of the envelope. Up to this point all correspondence from Health Canada has been sent from "Health Canada" by registered mail. This was obviously a letter to a person who is part of the program. Some patients have had their postal workers comment about the program. I live in a small gossipy community, I know the post office gossips. My mail carrier is a close neighbour who can not be trusted with private information. I feel that Myself and my family as well as my neighbours have been put at risk. It would seem like an easy hit for a criminal, a secluded house, only an ill woman home during the day. In addition there is our reputation in this small community, my husband and myself are active in the church and the community. Many would not look fondly on us if it were known that I grew and used Marijuana, even as a medicine. My children and grand children are at risk of embarrassment. I could lose friends. My husband could have problems at work. I feel this is a serious issue and I copied these point off your privacy list. They are all relevant to my and other patients situation. 1- information relating to the education or the medical, criminal or employment history of the individual or information relating to financial transactions in which the individual has been involved, 2- the address, fingerprints or blood type of the individual, 3- correspondence sent to a government institution by the individual that is implicitly or explicitly of a private or confidential nature, and replies to such correspondence that would reveal the contents of the original correspondence, 4- information relating to any discretionary benefit of a financial nature, including the granting of a licence or permit, conferred on an individual, including the name of the individual and the exact nature of the benefit, It would seem that this was done purposely, with malice, perhaps it was stupidity or it could be that the Minister and her dept are just incompetent. Whatever the reason, steps must be taken to satisfy the the anger and unease that patients now feel. I am personally very much afraid that the wrong person will find out about my license. Thank you for your prompt attention. I look forward to your timely response. More tomorrow - You bet! It's far from over. xox <>< More on the Health Canada mail. Not only did they make everyone a target by mailing out letters stating on the outside of the envelope you are a recipient of the Marihuana Medical ACCESS Program - it just got more insane from there. THIS REALLY made me my hair hackle... Health Canada states that all medicine must be destroyed as of March 31, 2014. This means Not only are people NOT permitted to grow their own any longer, nor are they permitted to have a D.G. (Designated grower ) AND NOW IF they have ANY medicine in their possession as of March 31,2014 they will be considered criminals and can be charged! WAIT - there’s more! - YOU MUST DESTROY all YOUR MEDICINE by March 31,2014 Or ELSE! GET THIS - the only example they can think of to suggest at this time is to: Mix it with water and add it to the kitty litter and throw it out!!! OR Call your local friendly police station and ask for assistance. OMGOSH! ARE YOU SERIOUS!!!
FU*K - I was mad when I read that. At first my brain could NOT register - I swear - I thought THIS HAS to be a joke!? DESTROY OUR MEDICINE!? OUR medicine that is saving my sons life!? TAMES my twitch and gives me a BIT of a break! Helps me eat!? Helps Storm function? OUR MEDICINE - OUR Dr. Prescribed!? AND the only example you can give us instantly makes one think of cat shit!?! REALLY - I am sure that was intentional and it is appalling!! It is adding insult to injury. I read it at night before I went to bed, my twitch was full force. The next morning Storm came up to my office, (I was on the computer) I decided NOT to start the day off with talking about it so I kept quiet. He was looking out my office window and he said “Do you know how I feel that my medicine that helps me have any quality of life is comparable to cat shit in the the eyes of my government?” WOW. Confirmation. AGAIN- HOW DARE YOU!!! NOW you degrade all of us! Turn us into criminals and associate our medicine with cat shit. Yes you did! I’m NOT the only one that has come to this conclusion. YOU OWE EVERY patient on the program an apology! AND our families and our friends!! Call a police office - yes, sure. SORRY - with stories we see on Youtube, cops beating people for no reason (Barrie). Oh sure, that is my first thought - hmm call the police to help me destroy my marihuana.. duh... Wow, that will be interesting. COME ON!!! NOW it is CLEAR Health Canada ASSumes everyone they provided a Medical license to grow or use CANNABIS is a criminal. I have friends now that are panicking about running out of meds! You bet people tried to stock up! I HOPE THEY DID!!! *If someone has a few ‘hundred pounds’. There’s something else going on.. INVESTIGATE IT! Leave the serious patients alone! Police already have a good idea of who is who, yet we all pay the punishment. FUCK THAT. TRY to destroy my son’s medicine. THAT YOU DID NOT PROVIDE. TRY. Guess what? MORE on this ‘Joke‘ tomorrow. PLEASE share - IF it was your child YOU WOULD! PRAY you are never in our situation. Tell any mom who’s child is being helped by Cannabis to DESTROY IT! Watch what happens. Then tell them to think of it like catshit.. ;(. I can't believe this is our country. As the rest of the world legalize xox <>< Who does not love Pooh!? I do! Winnie the Pooh! I do not love to cook, but over the years I have been given a few cookbooks and I can't part with this one. It is simple and has a few drawings and quotes. Well I came across this and instantly thought MEDICATED! So easy - just trade up the butter for medicated butter or I used Medicated coconut oil. (included toon on bottom) I love medibles, especially when you are not feeling well. I have never been a cigarette smoker and only have a couple of puffs with the bong a day, usually at night when my pain is more intense. I'm not really a joint smoker -it burns my throat, what ever works... I enjoy edibles and these are perfect. I LOVE LEMON. I made them - it was easy IMO, MUST stir constantly. I only went the 7 minutes and it is a soft toffy, the next batch will be the brittle so I can break up some for travel. To think in a few months canadians wont have the option of making thier own edibles. A much safer and easier way for many to medicate. Especially those who can not and do not want to smoke. I smoke because my twitch reacts almost instantly to a bong hit. I can get a break for a few minutes - the bong it is. As for arthritis - edibles are best for me - it is more of a soft body high... I like to be in control of my medibles, I have work, chores and stuff to do - I don't want to be stoned on the sofa in front of the TV unable to function, if that was the case I'd take OXY. I MAKE the strength I KNOW I NEED for MY body. Enough said. Edibles as I understand will be considered illegal in a few month. Who are the criminals? xox <>< Recipe from the Book: The Pooh Cook Book
Milne/Ellison McClelland & Stewart Some available on E bay - great book for kids and adults! <>< xox Note* recipe below is just how I make it, try to research a few and see what one you prefer and I let it simmer longer than an hour most times.. usually 3 |
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