One Love. I have seen images like this and love them, more so the idea that they stand for. If we could put it all aside and see each other for WHO we are. Not race, religion or class that we belong - yeah, yeah, I know broken record... Oh well, If it has to be said a MILLION times every day - I will say it again- in HOPES that it will come true. ONE LOVE!
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Today our son is 20! 20!!! Even typing it brings tears to my eyes. He is up and had his birthday breakfast and off to work! 20. It sit here and I breath deeply and I thank God with every beat of my heart that our son is here and celebrating his 20th! I feel like a milestone has been reached! A 'magic number' if only in my mind. My son- no longer a toddler, boy, teen- he is a man. When you are a parent of a child with a serious illness you take nothing for granted. When you are told your child might not be with you as long as you imagine as a parent - FOREVER- It can mess with you mind to say the least. So.... Today I feel like yelling a big "FUCK YOU!!!" Fuck you Dr.s you were wrong! A fuck you filled with LOVE because I am so happy they were wrong!!! My boy - now man is everything parent can hope for and more. He is a gentleman, handsome, polite, hard working, smart and determined to make something of his life! It has not been easy, Storm does live with chronic pain every day - always has and always will - he is an example to me and my husband, we would not change a single thing if we could. This lesson has been one of love that we are blessed to be a part of. So today I am beside myself! Everyday is special but today is a day to celebrate! The day would not be right if I also did not say Thank You God. I have prayed for years and will continue to do so- not for a miracle but for the continued strength we all need to face each new day. Thank God for my sons medicine - YES, I thank GOD! For the plant he put here! A medicine that helps our son function, work, hope and dream and LAUGH! Some may still 'not get it' I honestly HOPE you never do. I look at the baby photos and now the young man before me and I could care less what anyone thinks. I KNOW why we do what we do. FOR LOVE. Happy 20th Birthday Storm! MANY MANY MORE!! xox LOVE MOM & DAD ... Tequila, Scruffy, Daisy, Darkie, Jaws, Fluffy & Larry Please plant the seed of Cannabis education. I can honestly tell you I do not think my son would be with us today if not for his medicine. Please share - You might be helping other parents- other children. xox <>< http://www.georgiatoons.com/uploads/4/1/0/5/4105506/stormsstory.pdf Ignorance is bliss... It was until I started to research all this Cannabis stuff! I then was turned onto GMO information and documentaries on STUFF. Cannabis is STILL illegal even after centuries of '0' reported deaths, proven medicinal qualities and numerous (MILLIONS) of first hand accounts from the PEOPLE on how it HELPS. There is a growing (no punn intended) concern regarding GMO's from Salmon to tomatoes (GREAT DOC - WATCH FREE CLICK HERE) -who will say what the long term affect of GMO's will be - a rise in cancer? That is what is expected ... EXPECTED!? Don't believe me research it for yourself. I DARE YOU! Yes because ignorance is bliss. Too many would rather turn on the tube and be amused - worse - possibly educated by the countless mind melting reality T.V.; NOT a REALITY of mine!! Thank God. Sadly in many cases children copy parents and we will have a new generation of mind melted drones - who will not have a clue what to do when they really NEED to. . they will eat all this crap and die at an earlier age - Oh wait! That is happening NOW! For the first time in history children are dying at a earlier age with diabetes and obesity & childhood cancers on the rise. Passing before their parents. ;-( Do you know that the average very successful and intelligent person watches very LITTLE T.V. ? And they for sure do not spend the day on Face book. Distraction. Like or not - we all all being distracted and sooner or later it will hit home. In India they have tried to patent seeds - so that you can only ever get seeds if you have money! SEEDS!! Should you plant a seed from a vegetable that is patent - you will be fined. Charged. We here say - well just go to the grocery store- in India - they say - we will starve. That could be our future should we CONTINUE to lose control of our rights as humans. When I was thinking of this toon I was going to have a animal say the comment on the end because the reality might not be appreciated, the next morning - before I started to draw - on FB someone posted a starving man and my mind was made up. No cute gopher. TOO BAD if some find it harsh. It is reality and I will not be a part of ignoring it. I pray I can be a part of changing it. WHEN will you TURN off the T.V and TUNE into LIFE and the serious issues surrounding all of us? When you are starving? This is starvation. If you are interested. I found it by accident just now and thanked God I drew my cartoon. http://knowmorethanyouretold.blogspot.ca/ I was blown away - over a year ago someone sent me an image that changed my life. I will warn you I NEVER got it out of my head, the same image and the same comment are at the bottom of that page. It took me a while. But I thank God for seeing that image. I was blind but now I see and I will make a difference. No one should suffer like that let alone innocent children. Imagine being that mother. I Am BLESSED!!! PAY ATTENTION! Please. xox <>< Oh BTH I have never seen the Kardashiens (really don't know how to spell it) from the rare posts and news bits that I have witnessed - It is a very sad sign that these people are being idolized. I feel sorry for them and us. The price we pay is not always revealed till much later. WHY!? Steroids are so dangerous - for the sake of a muscular appearance? How about just a normal muscular body brought about from exercise and eating healthy. I personally do NOT 'go' for the body builders that are so big they look deformed. I'm quite visually satisfied with a natural toned body. I believe it is true - if steroids are not legal then why should it be legal to modify your body in photos - to be marketed to the general public? IT is a lie. Women especially are lied to constantly! Young girls learn that often the hard way they will never reach the 'image' portrayed -because that image is false! Pimples are removed, teeth are straightened and curves are cleaned for a skinnier shape! Boobs enhanced, skin tones changed, pounds removed and even hair removed and added!!! It should be illegal - It is misleading and very harmful for the minds of those that believe it is the reality we live in. No one is perfect. It is time we embraced our pimples, wrinkles, sags and split ends and shades of people! LOVE sees no imperfections. Below are photos of famous people WITHOUT touch ups and make up. Have a peek - some of these people with out he makeup and clothing would not get a second glance. It is time to see each other as we all - all beautiful - ON the inside - I hope! REALITY. If you have a daughter especially share.. also please share the steroid information! BEFORE they figure out the REAL long term cost. xox <>< Fishing is so much more for me than the fish. LOL - I already giggle at that thinking Storm would say - Its all about the fish. My boy loves to fish! We went out yesterday - a BEAUTIFUL day on lake Simcoe! We were out from about 3 to sundown. We laugh, talk, have snacks.. Storm fishes and I draw and take photos ;-) I have had quite a bit on my mind the past couple of weeks. Stress higher than normal yet- to sit there on that boat. Forced to just sit and see and listen - it overtakes you and al I could see after only a short while was all the beauty God provides us to see all the time - we just have to remember to look.
When he first said he was getting a boat - I was a typical mom -- sigh.. oh, oh.. after yesterday watching him get it in and out of the water and taking me on a tour of lake Simcoe, I now think- Thank you! Thank you! I loved every second of yesterday - including the water splashing us - cause I think he was driving a little too fast! (lol) The photos are in order and our day ended perfectly! With a gorgeous sunset and a Bass to boot! Let go after the photo of course. I'm looking forward to our next boat adventure! xox <>< Summer is here and around this house it really means the Dog Days of Summer are upon us! I love it. I am NOT a winter person - but I love Canada so I endure;-) Summer = OUTSIDE! I have 3 dogs and they love to be outside! The pool - appears to be Daisy's own playground right now - she is the first one in it and Scruffy in her boat -long before those too is Tequila. My GROWLING, crusty, bad breath, over weight, almost blind, poops in the house when she KNOWS that it is a firecracker weekend! My LOVE Tequila. As I was drawing this toon in the gazebo she came and fell asleep beside me - as she is now, so I took the opportunity to draw her still life, thinking about what a great dog she is the entire time. Tequila is 15. She was run over by a car when younger and survived without a scratch! It was a miracle. She surfs in the pool and has used it since the day we opened it - we laugh as she will lose a good 5 lbs every summer, LOVES Halloween as much as Norm and jumps at bats! Is my master squirrel chaser and BALL fetcher - but does not give it to you, she makes you chase her around the house for it. Well she was.. Daisy seems to be faster on the fetch and rubs it in Tequilas face every time. So I've learned to throw 2 balls the first far for Daisy and the second close to Ticky. Her eyesight is failing so her ball days are almost over, she also seems to be feeling the heat a bit more.. I will love her till the day she dies and will keep going until she tells us she can't go anymore. Right now she still tries and that is all that matters. The lessons dogs teach us. Priceless. xox <>< Time for fishing and if you check out my page last year you see that we fished from the dock. Well Storm has purchased himself a bass boat! We took it out on the lake last sunday Norm, Storm and I and have to say we laughed the entire time! I enjoy fishing with Storm anyway but it takes it to a new level! Sitting on the water (the boat is big- if need be I could lie down comfortably) is so peaceful - not to mention the quality time and amazing conversations. It only has two seats - it IS a fishing boat. and the rest just room to stand, Storm and his dad have already made several improvements! Norm is as excited as Storm! I have been informed that the boat is like a man cave on the water, and there are rules. When asked how I pee without falling over the side- I was informed "through your dick" Smart Ass... but did make me giggle. I guess I will deal with that hurdle when I get there. I already have my back pack packed! Sketchbook of course! Pencil case, ipod, book - currently reading ( and loving) Life of Pi, and wondering what to pack in the picnic lunch! I forgot my camera the first day out - was too excited! I won't forget next time. It is also nice that Storm is able to medicate - so it really turns into a great way to just DE STRESS and relax. So I am looking forward to an entire new set of toons!!! All around fishing! Yesterday we had to visit Bass pro of course! Storm bought me my own BRIGHT yellow ( I liked pink but - that is a boat cave rule - no pink) fishing pole! Today I go out to dig up worms. I don't really care if I catch anything. I just love hanging out with my son and surrounded by all the beauty. So you will soon see 'Gone fishing' I hope many times on our door. Below - the girls and I do some inspecting! xox <>< Occupy your mind! This is exactly what my friend Josh did! Just this week I got a package in the mail from my good friend Joshua Boulet! Inside was the new book by Josh - DRAW OCCUPY -Wall St. WHAT a fantastic idea! Josh who resides in Texas took it upon himself to visit NY and DRAW what was happening & I for one and thrilled he did! I opened the book on my back deck thinking; I'll have a quick glance, 2 coffees later the book read from cover to cover! I really could not put it down. My hubby did the same thing later that evening and Storm is reading it now. I LOVE IT! For too many reason. 1st- we love Josh - we met a couple of years back at the first Treating Yourself EXPO - the next year he came and stayed with us for a few days, might have ended up a week or so - who knows - all I remember is Josh is a GREAT guy, perfect house guest, Loves the dogs (visa versa) and cut the grass! MORE importantly - This book was so interesting - I had no idea of what it was really like watching from my home in Ontario Canada- The work, planning, community all worked together to make OCCUPY happen. I laughed, giggled and thought - JOSH!! You are so lucky you did not get hurt! Or end up in Jail! Josh braved the elements - the no showering, cold, damp weather and he documented it with drawings and words in this book! It is the ultimate souvenir especially fro those who were there - it is History. Check out Josh’s site - you can order prints of Occupy and get your own copy of this book to show your kids... this is what happens when people want to be heard and are tired of being treated poorly! When asked Josh reminded people he was there to share LOVE. Knowing Josh and the good vibes he already naturally puts out to the world I am sure he has done just that! Can’t wait to see what he is doing next! More of Josh : http://www.joshuaboulet.com I Love Daisy's! I'll give you a daisy a day dear... (remember that song?) Even our dog is named Daisy and she is as pretty as a Daisy - HAPPY! A Daisy is a happy Flower! Tall and strong - who has not = "she loves me... she loves me not..." with a Daisy at some point in their life? So my bouquet of PEACE would definitely be Daisy's!
We can't go wrong if we plant these seeds! LOVE, HOPE and COMPASSION. You can not help but grow GOODNESS when you plant such ideas in the minds and hearts of those you interact with. So never mind Cannabis today (We'll be right back on track with that Monday morning!) Plant some LOVIN' NOW! If only in your own mind and heart - it's a start!!! xox <>< Truth be told. Went to bed in tears last night.
Wonder why I am doing what I am doing, when I feel we are being punished for what we believe in. Worse - being punished because of others ignorance. Because of a Plant... saving our sons life. Still feeling very.. sad. Disappointed. Then I look at my Storm. I know why I AM doing what I AM doing. For 100% PURE LOVE And when you have LOVE you have all you need. Everything happens for a reason. <>< I've reached my limit on FB 5000! I have had very little time to friend anyone - most people have sent me a request because they have seen my cartoons on someone's page. That is pretty amazing! In a year - it just kinda hit me and YES
I have a HUGE SMILE ON my face!!! I checked out my friends list I have friends from Newmarket! LOL I have friends in: Colombia - funny - had to start with that one, Florida, Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela, Michigan, Rio de janerio, Greece, France, Norway, B.C! (go figure), Domenican, Peru, Nigeria, Guatemala, Johannesburg, Hong Kong, Italy, illinois, Guadalajara, U.K., Pakistan, N.Y, Egypt, Jordan, Argentine, Texas, Thailand, Germany, Indai, Indonesia, Spain, Chili, Australia, NewZealand, California, South Korea, Brazil, Turkey, Singapore, Saudia Aribia, - o.k.! All through out Canada and the USA. HOW COOL IS THAT!? I think it is cooler than a Hallmark card ;-D I have to say it . THANK you!!! Planting the seed of cannabis education. I have also been blessed to hear from so many around the world who have shared some of the facts about Cannabis, easy to read - harder to digest when you get an e mail from someone who's family member is being put to death because of a plant! Mostly, I hear from people who use cannabis to ease their pain. Body and Mind. I believe them - you now why? LIVING PROOF! I shall take this as a wonderful sign to keep doing what I am doing. It started with the love for my son - and always will be about that but it has grown into much more. The love for each other. ONE LOVE End this insanity - Seed MADE by GOD. I believe he is the true patent holder. ;-) Seed provided by God for all to enjoy - along with everything else. We all deserve to be healthy and happy. WOW! More places that I have ever been or will probably ever be but perhaps my toon is cut out and put on someone fridge! No longer on just my own. Time to go celebrate by cooking diner! ;-) I am thankful, truly. XOX <>< See me at the EXPO and mention this post.xox Love is a boy and his dog, for both of them.
Love is for me, both of them. Drawing, Thinking, Praying. xox <>< Could not resist. ;-)
Death by cannabis - no not ever. Never in History. So why is it illegal? Death by Alcohol - every day, all over the world. So why is it legal? Death by Prescribed medications - every day, all over the world... What more proof does anyone need than that? PRIORITIES. We need to get them right, and then remind those who WE elect and work for US to get it right. Children and their welfare should be everyones FIRST priority. This morning my son said something about this bone disease to me. Between us. I can't lie it has had me crying off and on this a.m. because it is true. Makes me think... What do I say to that? What the fuck do I say to that? It also has had me get my priorities back in line. LIFE is short. My child NEEDS Cannabis. My first priority. I BELIEVE as a mother that our son has God given permission to have the rights as humans to use cannabis as his medicine before man made toxic and often fatal medicines. Questions? Research. 6630507 XOX <>< G When I told my son "love makes requests, not demands.." He is so quick, he looked a me with love in his eyes and said "will you make me a B.T.L" LOL How could I refuse?
The Cannabis plant does not demand the humming birds attention, it just sits there in all it's beautiful glory.. Just like when your sitting there and a butterfly happens to land on your shoulder. When your son comes out of the blue and hugs you and says I love you mom.. not because I have demanded it ;-) Can it get any better than that? Today is a Beautiful - COLD - sunshine filled day! I plan on drawing several inspirational pieces this weekend. Did you know that this week is Medicinal Cannabis week?? That is reason enough to spread LOVE. Forget Valentine's day (marketing money maker). Show someone you love them every day! Everyday that my son tells me 'I love you mom' is the greatest day! As for hubby.. after 20 years - flowers are not needed, I'm turned off of diamonds (lucky him) The fact that today he woke up and did the dishes for me, brought me coffee in bed- is valentine enough! He shows me he love me everyday - just by getting up and going to work every day. I am BLESSED!! ARE you? Monday! I realized yesterday - doing my domestic diva stuff, every where I looked I am surrounded by LOVE! Day after day I am loved unconditionally. Pets help us. They comfort, assist humor and love us. Also recently learning they need to obey us as well. How wonderful to have a turkey diner and not have all the dogs begging at the side of our chair.. thank you Cesar. So Simply today I am thankful for my pets. From oldest to youngest... Each age is the info under the image - you might be shocked! If you can rescue a cat or dog with some training and lots of love you will have a companion and friend for their life. Or in the case of Larry - they might outlive you! All living in one house, playing, eating together, sleeping- Fur, skin, scales - True LOVE sees no difference! I am blessed to have these beasts!
Not to mention all the cartoon ideas they inspire! ;-)) hee hee xox <>< We have been watching the Dog Whisperer -Cesar Millan. I can honestly tell you that already in a week Daisy responds to sit, paw, down and come! When I do that “CHHHHHT” she instantly looks at me and sits.
Now here is the amazing part- So does Scruffy! She is only now learning to sit on command. I have not taken them for walks because Scruffy - little power house that she is, pulls terribly and I have arthritis in both hands & sore hands = no draw. So I bought her a choke collar and already she is not pulling and walking amazing! Hail Cesar! Tequila has growled at everyone forever and she just looks at me with eyes that clearly say - you have got to be kidding. She is 16 and a wonderful dog. She has her puppy moments and never refuses to chase a ball - so I have no intentions of pinning her to the ground to make her listen. She does acknowledge that I am pac leader and quietly walks away when discipline the others. hee hee hee. Daisy right now loves the new snow! Her first snow ever! How exciting it must be! She comes in through that dog door and bounds right up to who ever she sees! CRAZY DOG!! Scruffy use to be a crazy dog until one day when Norm for a joke pinched her nipple(s) made the sound of milking a cow (? my cartoonist mind has created -as I have never milked a cow) and she instantly lay back it was like she was hypnotized! LOL To this day it is all that it takes to calm her down *she really does look like the toon when it happens. Isn’t it amazing how much they affect our lives these wonderful furry creatures! Not a day goes by where they don’t make me smile or lavish me with affection. Yes we love our dogs but we do realize they do need discipline, they need to listen, it takes time but I believe when you get past this crazy puppy stage you will have a friend for life! One that doesn’t piss you off cause she ate your purse handle or favorite bra! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Thank you Cesar for sharing your gift . Doing what you love and helping so many animals from being put down or given away. xox http://www.cesarsway.com/ Happy Holidays! It's Christmas to me Christmas is celebrating the birth of Jesus. This year was one of the best Christmas's in a long time. It is almost easier to tell you what is was NOT about this year.. It was not about $$$, It was not about Christmas parties, it was not about celebrating with alcohol, it was not about the past.
It was about my family 2 and 4 legs and just being happy to relax and remind each other of exactly what we do have. I did get the most perfect gifts from each of my guys. Norm - the Wizard of OZ. My favorite movie and its not on netflix- I have the VHS but the tape is wearing out LOL - so we watched it today ;))) Our new Christmas day tradition! From Storm - a tibetan singing bowl. The most beautiful I have seen with a buddha on the inside. I am intrigued with them, I cannot walk past one with out tapping it - I LOVE it. It is also something I want to focus more on in the new year, positive energy with some chanting, meditation and always prayer - try to tame my monkey mind. Not an easy task many days. Christmas eve was spent at my moms for diner and it was wonderful, my mom went all out - munchies galore, a wonderful turkey diner and tea and cake to end the evening. As well as some very thoughtful gifts. The best gift I feel we all had this year was each other, patience and hope. Norm and I had an incredibly proud moment when our son took his champagne glass and his dads and passed - other than a sip to toast. They both had to drive home. How wonderful is that? We have a 19 year old that get's it, we were saying we wish we thought like that when we were his age. It has been a stress free wonderful Christmas. Daisy - a wonderful addition, looking simply perfect in her new collar from her boy. Scruffy got a Christmas bath and trim and Tequila was allowed to give us all STINKY, old (16 year old) dog breath kisses. I had a draw on FB for a Christmas cartoon and was thrilled with the number of people that shared. It was my gift - I know everyone can't afford one of my drawings - lol - I could not afford one of my drawings! *They are very affordable BTW for an original ! ;-)) The girl that one- I know is a big fan so I figure it was meant to be. 3 different people chose the final winner - I was expecting someone from 1/2 around the world - but here it was someone from Scarborough! The Lord works in mysterious ways. What does any of this have to do with Jesus. Before the holiday season I thought much about Forgiveness, Giving of our talent, Patience, Material objects and what exactly is most important to me in this world. Being close to the end of 2011 I thought about how difficult this past year has been, loss of friends and family, our ongoing battles and struggles, and the problems I have had with my own health. I really knew what I wanted for Christmas. Peace of MIND. I already have everything I need. A home, food, health (taken back a bit - lol, but so much better off than so many) and the love of my guys - the love of everyone else is gravy ;-) much appreciated of course. It is Jesus that has taught me all of this. I know some people do not agree and shake their heads and that is part of the problem .. can't you just love me for who I am? For who I am today. Me? I'm not asking anyone to 'think, believe or behave the same... we all must and will come to our own conclusions but this is where I am at. It is what is getting me by. It was a wonderful Christmas... Something to celebrate! xox <>< I'm drawing a cartoon for someone I like and I'm trying to combine a dog and fish.. anyhow I search quotes to get inspired. I saw that quote above and of course the first thing that came to my mind was my girls. Such inspiration. I giggled when I was drawing it and again when I was inking it. I wish you could see the original - so much more detail but I have been told not to post stuff at a high res. thats' how people can steal my work. I don't mind sharing but not steal ;-) Anyhow made up my mind. It's mine ;-) To celebrate love, puppies, crazy dogs and old dogs and medicine! A natural medicine that has eased our pain! On several levels.
I still giggle now when I look at it. Thank God. I LOVE what I do but if you think it is easy it is not. Not the drawing but the learning. Learning about people who go to jail. Sick people. I say everyone should have the right but don't be confused... I believe the only way to end this stupidity is to legalize, and I want it ended for the love of my son, family and friends. I am not a scholar, business woman or expert on any of this. I'm still learning. My son teaches me the most. He is very smart about all of it. I am so proud of him. I thank God for him several times a day ;-) I believe we meet everyone for a reason.. at my first protest I was walking one way and I met a young man walking in the opposite direction, he was carrying a plant. I do not know how we started talking but we did and I was instantly impressed. His backpack looked heavy and I remember telling him if he needed a place to stay he was welcome to camp in our backyard. Anyhow at the end of the protest he gave Storm his little plant. I was so excited! I want to protest! To tell the world - My son is not hurting!!! My son is enjoying life! For the first time! Sleeping at night! Not worried about the future! BECAUSE of this amazing plant!! Adam and I have crossed paths a few times now and I have had the pleasure of also meeting his lovely girlfriend. Every time I walk away thinking what a great guy. What a bright future. What a big heart. Please take a moment to read this, Adam puts it so perfectly. I am proud of him too. _http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Canada+needs+medical+marijuana+policy+that+puts+patients+first/5867102/story.html So I don't alwasy have something to giggle about.. but then I just think, remember why I am doing what I am and who I am working for ;-) Back to work! xox <>< After much discussion and searching every couple of days we found Daisy. I will be completely honest, I was afraid to get a puppy- even after the e mail confirmed and the pick up time arranged my stomach in knots.. should we? WE did! Only a few days in and we are all so happy and in love already with our new addition Daisy. The past month and much conversation we decided we can't be afraid, we have a home and love to offer and a desire to have a dog. I tried shelters first, I like to get a dog from a shelter - problem in a house full of animals it is best to introduce a puppy. Puppies at shelters are few and far between. We have Ticky who is our old girl and Scruffy -who already has a huge attitude so a puppy allows everyone to let their guard down - including our cat Darkie who is already stealing food right from Daisy's mouth! I did in fact try to get a dog that was over a year and the owner changed her mind - then just after I arranged to pick up Daisy - I got an e mail saying she had changed her mind and we could have the dog- it was too late I have already confirmed Daisy. Why Daisy? She is so CUTE!
She was born on a farm only one of 3 puppies (not a mill) and pets stores - well come on $800- and up? NOT to mention I love a MUTT!!! All our dogs (except for the 2 great danes) have been mixed breeds. In our experience and that of friends I have heard many stories that other pure breeds all come with their problems. A dog is a dog, mutts love just like every other dog. I found Daisy on Kijijii We did have to drive 2.5 hours one way. Worth every mile. Daisy is home - first a bath! Living in a barn she smelled like a cow. LOL The amazing thing is she instantly started to scratch the door to go out or whined - I guess because she was alwasy outside - so not one accident! YeHAW !! And today - only day three, she uses the dog door!!! Most importantly - she is very lovable, a tail that wags with just a look at her. They say.... a dog's lifespan is like a twinkle of a star in the universe, the influence of a canine companion on one's soul is forever. This I know to be true. Soon it will be time to introduce Daisy into the strip now that she is introduced into our hearts. She looks like Rotti - but she is German Shepherd & Lab cross. Time to do some puppy training and then draw daisy for the first time. :-) I love animals, especially dogs & cats. Dogs teach us unconditional love. I have been blessed to have a few really good dogs in my life. All of them good. I came across this wonderful little cartoon book. So simple and so perfect - it describes exactly what a dog is to me.
Dogs to many are considered family. Some people only have a dog in their life. They make us laugh, protect us and understand more than we wish to admit. If you know a dog lover this would be a perfect little book to add to their collection. It is a very simple, truthful read. Our little friends are Guardians of Being. xox I went to work today with my friend Jim - every now and then he is stuck - has a deadline and needs some help, I am always happy to help if I can as Jim is a good friend & my paper supplier ;-) It is a good time surrounded by good people and I always enjoy myself.
When I came home I was just in the door and went to talk to Storm - who had car (junker) troubles and had to be towed home ;-( I felt bad for him as he had plans to go to some event tonight in Barrie -plans had to be cancelled. He was not upset as I expected and informed me "I got you something today!" MY favorite Christmas gift! I DO not expect but am so thrilled that he does this for me. I could cry ;-) Storm's photo with Santa! ;-DD it is by far my most cherished Christmas decoration/gift/collection! 20 years!! He said Santa had a good chuckle with him this year and told him he'll get something special for doing this for me! LOL I see my baby grow before my eyes when I look at my Christmas with Santa collection. I am blessed to have the best gift ever given to us. The birth of our son. If you go back to Dec. 2010 you will see Storm with his first Santa photo. Only 3 months old.' The fact that he does this for me I can not even put into words.. nor do I need to, the smile on my face says it all. xox <>< How could I not as I sit and think about what a great weekend we had. Yesterday was the best. Storm got me up at 6 and we were fishing by 7 ;-) It started at our fishing hole but we just were not getting any bites and it was becoming a busy spot so we decided to go on an adventure. We went to this other place in Hollandlanding, a public trail along a river, near a dam. It was beautiful. It also had the bonus of dogs. ;-) Wish I had thought to bring mine..
Storm would fish and I walked the path saying good morning to all passers by and their pooches. I talk to everyone. You can go a while without seeing anyone and the freakiest thing happened RIGHT where we were fishing and I saw the whole thing. It played in my mind slow motion a few times yesterday. A kid was walking by, about 17 (looked about Storm's age) I said 'Hi' and he did too with a smile, and then -a guy on his bike (looked like he did this all the time) was riding past with his dog on the leash - a beautiful Husky -and as I looked at the dog I realized what was happening an could not get the words out soon enough! The kid was close-lined! He flew up into the air like a toon! Flat on his back OUCH!! The guy on the bike was very, very, sorry- the obviously well trained dog was very sorry for what he done and the kid of course was up in a flash and blushing like he tripped! I asked him if he was o.k. and he said 'yes he was..' A few words passed and I told him "well not to many people can say they were close lined by a dog.." He laughed and went on his way. The guy on the bike still shaken up sat for a few minutes more. I just thanked God it was not the old lady I had seen earlier. OR ME! LOL Anyhow - no fish, a few nibbles, lots of turtles and much to explore. Home at lunch for food, a swim with dad and the dogs then we went out again. Norm not much of a fisherman and you know his mind is else where these days..... A friend said we could use the dock ;-)) It was so beautiful. Our catch you can see! I caught the first one and Storm was jealous- hee hee hee. We talked and laughed. At one point I realize- Storm walking ahead of me carrying his Pole. Me carrying: My sketchbooks, munchies, beverages, my pole, my camera and the Buddha bacon bait;-) And Storms napsack, his sweater, bait box.. I just had to laugh - he did too when he realized why I was laughing. I am his fishing sherpa. Actually he said, he is Jeremy and I am his his camera guy. LOL Again a beautiful weekend. Oh and God provided the rainbow to make the day complete. Truth be told. Storm's story is finally out. Over the years I have been asked to write something , do interviews (which I can not without tearing up - and like Oprah, I hate the Ugly cry ;-) So I sat down and wrote it out, let my guys read it and then sent it off to TY. I thought they would edit it, they corrected it but kept the entire story! It was 'releasing' to write it out, although emotional - re living many of the experiences that I had hoped to put behind us. THIS story needed to be told. There are so many people out there who are so misinformed about Cannabis. They hear only the negative and think it's all about getting high. For many sick and suffering people all around the world it is about medicine and pain control. I especially want parents to know. Parents who have sick children, there is a safer option. The only way people will believe is when they look into things for themselves.
If anything I pray the article gets people curious. Everything happens for a reason. It has been a constant learning experience and it continues to date. This is my son's medicine. This is my sons life. This is our family. I thank God every day for Cannabis and finally some pain control for our son ;-))) To those who have read the article and have e mailed me, thank you. I have had nothing but positive feedback. One person said "You're so brave." I am not the brave one - it is my son Storm that has to endure everyday. He is Brave. My inspiration. My Love. The fact that he continues to GO GO GO every day, not letting his disease slow him down, not feeling sorry for himself when I know he is hurting is all I need to keep going. If you have not read the article it is available in stores now. Long before I was in the magazine with my comic strip (before anyone knew it was based on a true story), I though it was a terrific magazine. I am thrilled to be in several amazing magazines now. ALL educating, helping. I do believe Cannabis will be legalized. ONCE more people learn the truth it has to be. No point bitching about Steven Harper - his time will come when eyes will be opened - many already are!! Instead of spreading the anger and hate - plant the seed! The seed of truth and knowledge ... it is growing big and tall like a weed, GeHARD to pull out of the garden! The greatest WEED of all. Cannabis. If you do want to support us, all I ask is that you purchase a comic! Maybe 2? One for you and one to help educate a friend. SPREAD the word, Share the story .. More than anything I want to say thank you & Prayers are always appreciated ;-) xox Georgia & family. A cut and dry decision, I think Not. I believe you should have a choice in what you put in your body, when you are educated and want, what you BELIEVE is best for yourself. CHOICE.
What comes out of your body - The miracle of life... at first I would like to say NO! Against abortion! God makes no mistakes... It is not that simple. What about a child never wanted. Abused mentally and physically over the years because of someone's 'mistake'? To be raise being told they were never wanted. In that case would it not have been better not to be born? Simply - EDUCATION.. I really feel that in this day and age to get pregnant with a unwanted child is UN-educated, selfish and lazy. Does a child ask to be born? No. *Rape is the only special case. Being drunk, careless, forgetful, lazy.. no exceptions To some a child comes not planned, but if they are wanted and loved it does not matter. IF you do NOT WANT a child and you are going to have sex, THEN use protection. SIMPLE No excuses.. what excuse do you have that would justify being responsible for a life? So if you have a child and you do not want it the right thing to do would be to put it up for adoption. If you have a child and do not want it . YOU do not deserve it. A child is a Gift. If you have a child and you think that makes you a mother. YOU are wrong. Mother is just a word. It is a title that should be deserved like any other. Mothers day for me is every day because I have a son who tells me EVERY day he loves me and I'm a great mom. My son was and always be the best GIFT I ever received in my life. I know the kind of mother I DO NOT want to be. I've heard things a mother should never say to a child. I've witnessed children being treated the way no mother should treat a child. Some people will never realize the 'Gift' of a child, they have been given. I am blessed - 1. For my son 2. Because I KNOW he is the best thing that ever happened in my life. 3. I have a small but wonderful family that LOVES me and that is ALL that I need. On my mind..... back to drawing. |
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