How do Yeti Dab? Narwal style!! 
I wasn't 1/2 through my unicorn when I starting thinking of my yeti.
Dabbing LOVE.

Yes, every image is love inspired and all kidding aside  -Cannabis is one of my true loves.
Without it, I'm not sure how I'd tolerate somedays, sometimes, to be blunt. 
If you are here - reading this blog  it does mean my art is 'successful'.
Education through art and love.  

Cannabis Oil/dabs are still considered/classified as illegal in the United States- it's well established already how this MEDICINE is helping all ages for countless reasons. Still it is an ongoing battle for many.  I am living proof.  
Without it I would not be painting every day.
 
While politics play.. children & adults alike suffer needlessly.   

Yes, this is a LOVE themed painting- for those who love to DAB, (medical & recreational- no one should-be going to jail for CANNABIS) smile and know... slowly,  3 things can not be hidden long.
The Sun, moon & truth. 

My 'spirit animal' is a narwhal.  lol  YIKES!

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

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

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

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

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

Have faith!!
xox <><​

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

Happy Chinese New Year!!
I hope this year holds in store, all you deserve and more!
This is neat! Check out your Chinese  horoscope for the year: 
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http://www.cbc.ca/life/wellness/your-special-lunar-new-year-horoscope-is-here-1.3954023     the CBC is one of my favourite websites. BTW  ;)

I found mine incredibly accurate! Especially the winner of the HIGHEST calibre!  
hee hee hee   
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Have Faith
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xox

I was sitting at the kitchen table with a friend- who brought BIRD a gift, some 'bird friendly' plants to turn my office into a mini  dazzling jungle! - lol 
We were sitting there when he asked me - “Did you hear Marco the Strain Hunter died yesterday?”  My mind instantly went - What?? Marco dead? From TY?? But not a Strain Hunter..  I do not have a FB feed,  it was confirmed online instantly
- Franko The Strain Hunter has died.

I felt bad for my friend as I started to cry, he apologized.  He did not know it would effect me the way it did. In a way I thanked him,  it was nicer hearing it from a friend than seeing it on line myself. I am floored.  

Franko was the very first person Storm met at our very first EXPO and  asked to take his photo with him - he looked up to Franko “The Strain Hunter!” The guys signed a Poster to him, it hangs in his apartment still, and struck up a conversation with him, I was thrilled.   Storm visited them in Europe last year and went fishing just this past summer with Arjan, the look on his face when he confirmed the news  said it all.  
Franko was by far one of the most passionate growers there was out there.
Photos of him fondling the plant like they were his lovers & they were.   He will be deeply missed, I can’t imagine how his business partners/closest friends, as well as his family are feeling.  Rest in Peace Franko and THANK you of being a positive influence in my sons life & for Cannabis - WORLD WIDE.

By the Grace of God - yep.
xox
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Now that Canada is talking legalization- many are in anxious anticipation to get a Cannabis friendly business up and running - including of course The 'Prince of Pot' Mark Emery - he was arrested on Friday for opening several new dipensaries in Montreal, he would be out in a matter of days & he is. Mark knew it would get media attention, I get it - we need to stop making arrests for cannabis & Mark is a business man- who also wants to  get a jump start on the industry becoming legal, many do.

This is the porblem... that I also 'get', if mark emery is permitted to open a 'pot shop', everyone is going to try to do it and it will come with problems.  Many will not be monitored and not much better imo than a street dealer simply 'opening a shop' somewhere.  What about the edibles? There needs to be some sort of quality control, not only for cannabis  but for food safety- I've had food poisioning, it's not fun.  There should be rules.
To say  Justin "is a disgrace...",   forgive the Prime Minsiter for focusing on many issues including most important  lives - missing Abrogianl Canadian Women.  Even I realize it takes time, reading when Justin was elected they said it would probably 'realistically' happen in 2017. Patience as with everything.  Mark & Jodie would have 'decent shops- I'd think, they should - they have been around a while now, but why should Mark Emery be permitted to do what others can not?  Simple  &  honestly, Mark can afford to fight it in court where as many could'nt.  Let him, it will bring attention to cannabis for all, by the time it goes to court- Cannabis will probably be legalized, it might just be thrown out, I HIGHLY doubt Mark will do any jail time this time around. ;)

Why still, are we focusing on Cannabis with dealths such as Fentanyl becoming an epidemic?  Could we not better use our resourses twoards this growig DEADLY problem?  159 dead in Vancouver alone.   Cannabis is clearly not a problem.   Money twoards education instead of  "pot shop busts' .  *Pot - ever notice how the media is reprecesnted as educational & intelligent - but can;'t seem to call this plant what it is?
Intentional  Ignorance dislayed at it's finest.  Pay attention. 

Parents if you care about your kids - Quit being distracted by bulshit. 

Trump - I don't know.  

Christmas is a week away, the only decorations are on the front lawn and the few lovely Christmas cards that are now trickling in.  No tree, no sparkly balls, no wrapped gifts... Christmas will come and go without any notice. I celebrate Jesus every day, he is my homeboy' so we're good.  lol - what do I say? It's just become a day for shopping and giving and debt consuming.  Perhaps next year I'll be in more of a decorating mood.  Why 'do it' - for the sake of appearances?  I did make a delicious 'Yule Log'- Buche De Noel complete with marzipan mushrooms, it turned out terrific. I'd make it again! 

On the positive side - Let's start a new Christmas tradition this year!
Toss that mistletoe  for some new greenery & in a few days- your bud will also be dry enough to smoke! Two joys in one! A kiss for someone special* & dry bud that's been blessed by love & kisses! Cured by Kisses!!  hee hee hee  Thats the best kind of bud, no?
I'm going to cut out  this 'budtoe' & hang it above my office door and use it when ever I see fit  ALL YEAR long- because that is how Christmas should be felt - with love and giving - all year long.   

Have faith
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xox

What do  you think Queen Elizabeth 1 did when she had her period & cramps?
Did she Reach for the Tylenol?  Which has NOW been proven linked to  several deaths.  
​No, she 'called' for  cannabis instead. FACT.   
Chances are she did not smoke it but drank it in a tea... much like I do at bedtime.
I still wake up easily if I hear any noise & I'm always refreshed  in the morning with no  'hang over'.  

Queen Elizabeth 1 was impressive as is this  current Queen,  it is not a job I would want - even with the benefits. Cannabis therefore, the  'QUEEN of plants'  for assisting in easing the body & brain is far from dead.
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Long live the Queen!!!

Who will it be next?

Have faith
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​ xox

Tell me- what do you think Mona used for her pain? Or the artist for that matter? 
I'm sure they had aches and pains and KNOW they weren't pulling out the Oxycontin to assist with it.  Cannabis was first documented as making  an appearance in  China.. before Christ.  Research it  if you are curious - it's quite interesting!   No deaths.

I read earlier today Israel has developed the first metered dose inhaler.  NOW, I believe this is good because, it will make cannabis easily available for children I hope &  for those that still have this  brain washed fear of cannabis - they will try it- and therefore be using a less harmful- better effective medicine. More Adults and children will be introduced to it. More removed from the proven  deadly other medications.  That being said- a 'controlled  does' for someone who has chronic pain, why?  Will they overdose if they feel too good?   I don't believe so.  If it is a suspected 'drug abuser'  (I'm not sure what I think about this term any  longer)  -  just like any other - it will have to be addressed.  WE CAN't keep putting all 'us apples' in the same bunch!  Let's address drug addiction on a new level while we are at it and HELP those who struggle most.

Here is one of the best informed, spirited and educated groups doing just that:   https://www.facebook.com/CSSDP/  Students for Sensible Drug Policy. 

With this new research will come a new attitude and legalization across Canada at least,  then the USA might follow and  the new industry will explode!
Who will go to the lengths of growing let alone be able to afford it with Hydro becoming what it is?  Did they anticipate the legalization of cannabis .. Hmmmmmm, I wonder. lol Will everyone quit their job and start to grow? Hardly, most people by then will go to the new 'Cannabis friendly shop &  for many reasons!   Affordability, ease, choice, safety,  variety, experience, knowledge, accessories  & MORE & they will go to whom ever is doing it best.    Simple.   It is a big market  that will be able to fill every 'niche'!  

Now, how about we fucking focus on world hunger, human trafficking, child abuse,  poverty, racism, online abuse, alcohol abuse, birth control, life education skills, global warming, animal abuse,  animal consumption,  obesity, suicide rates with veterans, elderly abuse, elderly over medication, texting & dying...        
​Frig, I'm sure everyone can insert their own much more serious issue at hand.    

with Love,
Georgia 

On a positive note, I feel better after a thoughtful evening and long sleep. Thanks to a Medicated turmeric tea before bed with honey, cinnamon and hemp/almond milk & medicated coconut oil.  I think the bluejays were up before me today! 
Up and painting Mona- already tomorrow bud on my mind - now it's into painting that canvas of mine,  I got going on.   Have a wonderful day.  
Get at it or it will get to you! 

Have Faith
xox <>< 

Good Day! It's another grey day here in Canada and  week of the same weather ahead, great week to paint! This is terrific as today I am starting a new painting, not that large but it's going to be detailed & significant of ..?.. emotions I'm trying to portrait, does this make any sense to anyone but me? hahaha - I'm anticipating a weeks worth of painting.
The magnificent beast!   lol - I might just call it that! 

Today I'm feeling a bit blue.. weather, life & longing...  for what I'm not even sure some days.  Change - because I know it is coming and needed. 
I feel like being 'quiet', this is not always a good thing..   lol   so it's time to paint.
I will be painting these 'little buds' in between- because they do make me smile & every one brings us one step closer to normalizing cannabis, the more it is seen - in a 'positive' light the better it is.  This one fun-  I'm going to paint a few other 'artist' inspired buds and see if people on IG or Fb can guess 'who it is'. hee hee hee    *she is already a gift to a Frida fan.
I believe Frida must have consumed, I hope she did - for her pain if anything else. 

Have a terrific day what ever you do! 
Try not to let these grey days get to you.  
Paint! Read, Cook, sew, crochet, bake, doodle, puzzle, volunteer, meditate, pray,  dance, walk, explore...

Have Faith
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​xox

Has anyone told you lately?  You are Mer-Mazing!
Playing with paint as I work on a bigger acrylic, one I don't know if I'll share. 
I'm really into this 'brush stroke' on black thing-- interesting.
It's got a very powerful, heads on wtf attitude appeal I have finally finished the chalk sketching.  Believe it or not- I do not share quite a few painting.. for different reasons.  

I'm on  a mission if you didn't know- tho.  Bring awareness to cannabis in any way, I can.
Normalize.  Help if possible in Ending  the insanity. 
It is said cannabis helps in assisting with creativity!   What do you think?
To be honest I've always been creative, for as long as I can remember and terrible at numbers, history, geography, lol...   who cares! I am having fun 'if only in my mind' at the moment -  Isn't that the most important place?   So  Yes, I am sure it does inspire creativity - I find I can 'think' of many things  when 'high'  but at times it also can inspire a nap! lol 
You make creativity happen. Make creativity happen. Start with a  pencil and paper.
Have fun, play, imagine !!
I don't know about you,  but it is good for my  head, heart & art. 
Back to it.. working on another little bud along the same lines
& tomorrow I start my new painting apply the first brush stroke of paint! Can't wait.

Have Faith
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​xox

 

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

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

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

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

Happy Thanks Giving! 
With Love:
​Georgia & family

From  T-shirts to parkas in 48 hours.  
Oh Canada... this does not help with friends in warm climates, reminding me 'how warm it is."   Still - I've straightened my office, thought all day of the king(s) of the jungle.
3 Kings currently on my mind.   One King is always there to remind me of priorities.  
Cannabis - the plant that heals & helps!!!  King of the plant world. 
Was I 'too soon' with my predictions for cannabis becoming less of a problem and more celebrated? Not with the new Trump Government from the sounds of it.  I can't even 'go there... and won't, until  something is concrete - no point worrying about something that might not happen.

Instead  today my mind wandered- I feel fantastic. Why.. I'm not socializing much -only a select few- this include e mail, phone (VERY FEW), and real life - fewer.
**PAINTING more. Deleted my 'faith karma' page on FB...  I read some remarks about a personal  friend and  became pissed off!  lol and thought again - you have no clue , it was just a nasty 'personal remark' & that is just it. How much do we really know? Not much.  
I did not respond- because I know better - but for all those that don't, they "like"...  hate mongering.  I will continue to use the 'Georgia Toons' Page .. not as much.  
I don't care anymore..  I'm not here to post - I'm here to  paint.
Watch me.

I feel pretty  f*cking fantastic these past few days in particular.. dreaming.
I did paint my first very 'sexual' little painting.. a woman experiencing an orgasm - it flooding out to be #waterislife.  kinda just happened. I'm not sharing it tho- not ready to 'expose myself '  on IG that way... yet.
I'm going to have a series of them..  painting or orgasms!? LOL!! I crack me up. 
Time to go - I have NEW black canvas and want to start serious painting with a Bluejay & raven.  'Hello Goodbye'

On a positive note! hee hee- at the Mushroom diner   - Richard, who was sitting at our table had on a fabulous shirt, I remarked, "I wish dressed more eccentric" and Ross commented  "whats keeping you?!!"  I had no reply.   Today, I woke up and treated myself to a new blouse & jeans from MANGO - The clothing is right up my alley.. comfortable, clean, simple. I also have made an executive decision- I am a 'pants woman' from here on in!!! Adios skirts.   You can blame Georgia - I THANK her.. more on Georgia soon.
Here we Go..........    !!!

I was promised a miracle..
I expect a miracle.
I know one is on the way.                    

​Look at Cannabis in Canada!!  Give thanks for Miracles.

Have Faith.
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xox

                                                     We can Do it! We CANnabis!  
Cannabis is gaining momentum in Canada & the United States of America!
Legalization in the spring in Canada- that's months away- you will see a change!
Less alcohol consumption (I hope), less smoking tobacco, happier & healthier people!
Less pain, more relaxing more focus too!  Safer - educated options!!
No more vulnerable young women having to visit shady drug dealers when they can get it at a local dispensary! AMEN
Ideally I would want decriminialization- it was not happening  - it still might! & SHOULD This is GOOD! This is fewer people being punished over a plant!!!
​*SHE should be celebrated

For those that want it - they will take it!
Others will sit and watch TV., No one to blame but yourself. (<mom talk)  
I use cannabis all day to keep moving! To keep painting, gardening, cooking, dog walking...  
To keep from sitting and getting depressed.    Nope.  
Are you judging me?
Would you judge me if i told you I took my prescription all day that kept me moving, gardening, painting...  it's NO different at all.
* other than - I bet I have fewer harmful side effects. lol 

Medicate & paint * I am at peace.. a few nice breaks in between, chat with friends, play with the dogs.. dream of walking in caves.. today I imagined I could feel everything around me. My hands gently brushed across the sandy walls, images of lions- I wonder what they were thinking.  The awe in their minds as they transferred memory to walls- without the use of T.V., Photos or their iPad.  With a 'burnt stick' no less.  Remarkable. 
Talk about positive thinking,   I doubt you are allowed to touch the caves.
I might have to start with ' less popular cave art closer to home.  hee hee.

* It is the female plant CANNABIS < It's 'REAL' name which produces the bud!
God once again showing us the miracle in daily life - Look at it!
Every dispensary should have a plant for clients to see, feel, smell & appreciate.
It is time to CELEBRATE!!!   
WE CANnabis! 

YOU have done this. Every time you talked about canabis you helped bring about awareness.  Thank you. Everyone who worked to bring awareness as cannabis medicine for children thank you... and for those who STILL are & will continue to do so for a few years yet,  because of corrupt laws - that you.

Have faith
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​xox

More research is needed.. Please, every time I hear this my eyes roll.
Yes, I agree research is needed and  let's see what plants may be used to help whom..
Using  the term as an excuse is another story.
Research? Lets start with this:
Read this interesting article about a cannabis plant that was recently discovered.
"Archaeologists are hailing the discovery of an "extraordinary cache" of cannabis found in an ancient burial in northwest China, saying that the unique find adds considerably to our understanding of how ancient Eurasian cultures used the plant for ritual and medicinal purposes."  
It dates back as long as some refuse to acknowledge. 

No one has ever been documented of dying from cannabis alone, in history.
Compare that with the number of alcohol related deaths..  are you?  
Think about it.
NOW before one more kid dies.. before one more kid is arrested.
​This conversation should end now.. 

OBVIOUSLY DRUGS ARE NOT TESTED  the amount of time cannabis has been documented with the number of related deaths that continually happen throughout history with man made medications. Lets start this 'research' with Fentanyl.

It is insanity & it is ALL  because of CONTROL.. controlling people.
Punishing people for what they enjoy.
Jail =control & $$$.
& now drug manufacturing. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Its on the way. Its happening so be it.
Hopefully it will done with with thoughts for others in some way..
anyway that helps to improve better the lives of people. 
STOP arresting over personal cannabis consumption & growing.
It's not easy, most people won't dedicate the time or money & would rather go to an easier safe source. Make it affordable. 
Make it available to those who need it like young patients with seizures.
Educate about it. It's just a plant.  A magnificent plant!!

Google: Kids who use medical cannabis.
There are so many now you can find out about... you bet their parents did 'research'.
I don't need to, I have living proof.     Thank God. 

* Please call it "cannabis" as it is the PROPER name. 

Research?!  Please...
Plant.  Grown for centuries to help humans.
Which no one apparently (I'm sure some cave man might have choked on a bud) has ever died from.
Start there for research.
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Have faith
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WHO definition of Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
WHO - does not understand this? 

​IMO social well-being does not include discriminating people who choose to use cannabis for a  Healthy, Happy & socially well adjusted life.  
Putting people into jail for enjoying the use of natural medicine?
WHO thinks this is still o.k.?

No ME.

Have faith
xox
​<><  

Please, Keep in Mind I'm not encouraging 'hard core criminal activity' 
Be careful where you obtain you cannabis, I look forward to legalization in the sense, people will finally have safer, affordable < I HOPE, HEALTHY options.
​
Amen.


BTW.. I filmed this cartoon creation (cause it's a fun thing to do on a rainy day) on 'time-lapse' and it can be seen on my Instagram Account:
GeorgiaToons. 
www.instagram.com/georgia.toons/    

I was recently asked if I would share this infographic from:
Jason Adams @ [email protected] 
​It is 'clean', easy  to visualize, understand and includes informative links so that
YOU may research it for yourself!  
Knowledge is power.   
If you have any questions or concerns, I suggest you ask Jason. 

Ending on positive notes..  
I'm about to do the fine sketch for The Cannabis Digests Fall Cover!
Which means it will be complete before the end of the weekend
*a long weekend here in Canada!   WoooooHooo!!  
Not that it really matters to me, I get to draw every day and that means...
every day is a weekend.

I woke at 5 this a.m. and looked out my window - the stars were so beautiful I went out & stood in the dark in PEACE, in the middle of the vegetable garden..   it was exhilarating.
Poppy would beg to differ.

Have Faith
<><
xox

Justin trudeau - I love him . and no it's not his looks although - they are NOT bad if I do say so myself and good on him for working to keep in shape... but his  "&^%! " outburst.. 
when I read it  'get the fuck out of my way'. I can tell you, I think it too many times a day.. some days.

As in, Don't try to stop me.  Don't stop him. He is a breath of fricken fresh AIR! Thank god. Canada was getting miserable under Harper, not to think of his damaging Canada any longer -  selling off everything, we probably don't even KNOW  the 1/2 of it.
Breath in that FUCKING fresh air.  What a bunch of hypocrites and I strongly believe Justin Trudea would never intentionally physically hurt a woman - so for all this drama again.. what is it?  I can't even read it any more. It is all bullshit. I Thank God we have someone like him who see's it and recognizes it for what it is and is not afraid to say 'get the fuck out of my way.'  He did LOSE control, yes he did and it shows HE is HUMAN.  NOT some lying 2 faced *** who is going to ACT all nice in public and  different  at other times. he did show us who he is and I love him more for it. Strictly plutonic Justin, I'm good in that dept.
Amen      hee hee..

To criticize his PARTNER Sophie, for asking for 'more HELP' - please. WE ALL want more help and  IF we were in her situation - I would be asking the same.  She is far from a 'princess/Kardashian". I'm not even going to continue glorifying- you know how I feel about  hard working mothers and she is a hard working mother/woman who does US proud. 

I am thrilled to have them both -  it is why perhaps, I am so upset by the Mayor of  Toronto saying a few things.. Here we fucking GO AGAIN! Please.  I like John Torey - still. If you follow the blog You read, I was never a Rob Ford fan, I really felt bad for him - he was surrounded by nasty,  people with evil intentions.  Who does that? Sneaks... snakes.  
I wished he would have quit sooner.. he might still be here ;(.   He was sick and he had STRESS. I am sick and tired of being sick and  tired and know how MANY seriously ill Canadians feel.  The media is portraying a negative image of Cannabis still - every day I talk to someone who's 'Aunt has now tried it at 67 and is so happy with her Cancer treatments'.I had one  a few days ago. FIRST hand, yes, I guess because people know what I do. bring it on. BUT they are still confused - how, where and what.  They need compassion clubs.

If not for a compassion club all those years ago-  what a night mare this would've been- never mind living in fear from S.H., Rona.Ambrose. and - I forget the name of the other woman  already..  good. Constant threats about our sons medicine.  It is not politically correct behaviour" .  Why portray some Torontonians/Canadians  as criminals because we have made a different MEDICAL choice?  A LEGAL medicine in Canada I might add.. Do what you need to do BUT do not take away the small independent business that MAKE this country & HELP.  Not just a few-  he works for ALL Toronto.  Healthy and Sick.

I am understanding that these people all work for someone- so it appears... but it is Mr. Torey  who is "representing' - so that is who is addressed.  I wish he would just stop.  
Canada has  so much going on.. kids being used and abused every day.. so Please do not use 'Oh the children' - it can't be too close to schools' .  * I AGREE, just like I don't think a school should be beside the L.C.B.O. OR any BAR with an outdoor patio - which would do way more harm than any dispensary.   Don't believe me - research the studies with children who are abused and beaten by alcoholic parents compared to ONLY cannabis using parents.  I dare you and then come back and tell about it.  
You won't be able to.   I'm not making this stuff up. 

There is no need for Mr. Torey to include a negative connotation to Cannabis. ENOUGH. 
AND IF WE LET that happen  -what next I can't smoke my cannabis near a school?
Good luck with that.  Focus on sexual offenders of CHILDREN  who hang around schools and destroy our children mentally for life... unlike  a second hand puff of cannabis.
Get real.  Get the fuck out of my way.  

Thank You Justin & family.  
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Tomorrow the coloring sheet! It's been a beautiful day out in the gazebo!
I decided I was going to give something to the universe and it gave me something back- such fun! lol  until.. tomorrow.  By the Grace of God. 

Believe
​xox <>< 

 my outdoor office..  under construction.

If you are worried about your child and cannabis- tell me - did you buy them a trampoline? If so - do your research. Don't tell me accidents don't happen and bizarre ones at that. Today, I'm thinking of Jim it would be his birthday.  :(  
He died when thrown from a golf cart this week last year.  My heart feels heavy.
Accidents happen.  Not one child has ever been recorded to die from cannabis.
If you have such proof - please share. 

What do they die from or become permanently injured from - something fun- a trampoline.
Did you know 1.8 million are sold world wide every year.  
​Do you know how many children visit the emergency rooms every year because of them?        I do.  IF YOU have the stomach for it- Google 'trampoline injury images'.  
I saw one image- that made me instantly turn away from the computer.  You have been warned.   How about deaths from trampolines?  They  happen:
Trampoline Injury Facts

• According to the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), 246,875 medically treated trampoline injuries occur annually in the U.S. Of this total, 186,405 of these injuries occurred among children aged 14 or younger.
  
  
• According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) hospital emergency room-treated trampoline injuries almost tripled in the last decade - from an estimated 37,500 in 1991 to almost 100,000 in 1999.
  
  
• The commission has received reports of 11 deaths relating to trampoline use from 1990 to 1999. Those victims ranged in age from 3 to 43. Six were between the ages of 12 and 19. 
  
  
• Falls off the trampoline often resulted in crippling injury and/or death including paralysis from spinal cord injury. Somersaults and coming into contact with other persons on the trampoline's surface likewise resulted in many serious and crippling injuries as well as death.
  
  
• Nearly two-thirds of trampoline injury victims were children 6 to 14 years of age.
  
  
• About 15% of trampoline injuries involved young children under 6 years old.
  
  
• In 1999, injuries to the leg/foot were reported most frequently, accounting for 40% of the total. Injuries to the arm/hand accounted for 29% of the total, head/face/neck accounted for 20%, and shoulder/trunk were associated 10% of the total.
  
  
• Approximately 4% of all trampoline emergency-room treated injuries result in hospitalization.
  
  
• Most trips to the emergency room are the result of jumpers colliding with one another, falling on the trampoline springs or frame, falling or jumping off the trampoline, or attempting somersaults and stunts.
• *taken from: http://www.fscip.org/tramp.html

​Facts.  
What is the point of all this you might task. Facts.  
IF our government was truly worried about our children they would have tougher laws on trampolines - not cannabis.

Unfortunately, I see & hear trampolines-  daily- it often ends in tears - in the surrounding backyards.  I don't know what to do, commonly - I see a trampoline with 7 kids on it at a time including a toddler and then water sprinkler added to the mix- it is an accident or worse waiting to happen.. do you say anything if you see this?  No,  if I did I'd be a nasty meddling neighbour.  It blows my mind that parents go along with this... perhaps some do not know,  many trampoline accidents happen at other children's homes.  
Very often I witness kids on them with NO adult supervision.  It makes me shake my head... but that's because I have researched.  I am sure a parent does not intentionally want to hurt their kids - you can just as easily if you don't research EVERYthing.

Do not be a sheep or puppet and fall for reefer madness- know the facts.
​Educate your child on ALL things- ESPECIALLY the dangers of trampolines this summer- 'harmless fun'.

Believe
XOX
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Well, it's one thing to have people send you photos of your post card or original art that they have had frames .. its another thing when you see a BUS  - Not just any bus - but the Cannabus over in Scotland - completely  decorated with GeorgiaToons art work!  WOW!
I saw the photos yesterday morning when I logged onto my 'other page'- the one that still allows me to socialize and see posts from a few of my friends.  I knew the bus was coming along- I've been watching from the start - I had no idea it would be decorated with my art work.  I keep thinking of the many people that will see this bus- If I know Robert- that will be many. lol - He's a bit of a social butterfly - that guy- and we have never met in person,  but he has a piece of my heart, and knows it.  Robert also is well aware of cannabis - in every aspect - and is as passionate about it for a medicine for Children as I am. 

A cannabus - I wish my bags were packed and ready to board the bus! I wonder if Poppy can gather overseas papers in record time- i wonder how that does work.  lol
It's a seed I've planted in my own mind &  we will see how it grows.  For now I will live vicariously through my friend Robert- if he allows :) and travel with him on that bus  with my art  - that is the most amazing start!  Yes, when I saw the photos, I blushed!  Storm shakes his head- 'Why does stuff continually surprise you like that mom? Your work means much to many."   

My work has only ever meant most to me- when it has helped our son. 
The impact it appears to have made on others was all an added blessing I never expected.
I feel incredibly emotional over a bus today ;) who knew. 
Thank you Robert. Thank you everyone who  has a postcard  framed or even help on the fridge with a magnet. THANK YOU! 
Wow, now I'm teary..  lol   time to paint my squirrels- I'm feeling so loved.
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OH, you might remember Robert  also  purchased 'ZenKitty' a couple of years ago - for his Zen Kitty Cafe in Scotland and  just purchased a NEW logo! I'M EXCITED for him and this new venture! It's top secret at the moment- as soon as it is a reality - i'll share with you.

I am very honoured and proud to have made such wonderful friends ALL around the world.
Because of Cannabis - who knew?
The Universe, God..  the world wide cannabis tribe  knows & has a plan for us and this plant still, I smell it in the air.  

Feeling blessed 
Believe 
​xox <>< 

I will add more photos as the Bus and  the journey continue. 

Yesterday was 4/20 a day to 'celebrate cannabis', now recognized around the world.  I did not do anything 'too special' yesterday- what I did do is enjoy the day, shopping and touring around Aurora with Poppy & my mom, looking for some garden inspiration & something for my mom's B-day - BUT, I was able to do this because of CANNABIS.  Medicating in-between stops, we enjoyed the day.  I was originally  booked to meet with the brain surgeon again, I have as you know decided against this. Id be lying if I said - it did play on my mind a bit yesterday- have I made right choice? I feel I have.

***Todays blog is a guest blog... written by someone I met recently,  just one of the  many stories that far too many people never get to hear. I am grateful she shared & STILL completely GET why she did not use her real name... yet.  
Enjoy. 

Apri 20th, 2-16

Dear Colorado,
You don’t know me.  You wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between me and a whole lot of other people.  I’m 38, central/eastern European ethnicity, average height, from a big Midwestern city.  I have a pretty interesting job.   I’m a runner, but not a particularly fast one and not of enormous distances.  I am not unattractive, but I am not a supermodel.   My eyes are a bit of an unusual color.  Overall, I’m really pretty normal.  If you met me at a party, you’d tell your wife that I was friendly and maybe kind of entertaining.  (I think you are a straight dude, Colorado.  I think you’ve got a wife.)
However.
I’ve struggled hard with my mental health for my entire life.  I’ve been in and out of therapy--mostly in--for twenty-one years.  I’ve seen at least seventeen different therapists and doctors.  I’ve taken nine different kinds of mainstream psych meds and I’ve been incorrectly diagnosed five separate times.  A few years ago, I had the breakdown that had been coming, and finally got the correct diagnosis.  PTSD.  I worked and worked and worked to get better and I got to…functional and maybe even mostly OK.  And I thought that mostly OK, most of the time, was as good as I was going to get.
Here is where you enter the picture, Colorado.   Important piece of backstory:  I had never smoked weed ever.  Ever.  Not once.  Not interested.  I am not a criminal.  Smoking is gross.  Etc.  Etc.  But I was going to be on vacation, and when in Rome, you know, so I decided to be a little brave. 

My best friend and I nervously bought some 10mg chocolate bars from Canary’s Song in beautiful Nederland.  After about an hour, I felt...fine.  She got giggly and hilarious, but I was…fine.  Day wrapped up with me sleeping through the night (a rarity—sleep disturbances are a hallmark of PTSD).  The next morning, I woke up, anticipating a galactic hangover, and I felt...good.  Then I ran eight miles in the hotel gym. 
I texted my surprised reaction to my pleasant experience to a friend and got back:  “Do we have a fledgling stoner on our hands?”  I thought, “Of course not.  What a ridiculous idea.”
I announced that I was glad I tried it, and figured that was the end of that.  

My travel companions, however, had other ideas.  After my husband brazenly carried a bag of candy through security at Denver International  (thanks for looking the other way on that one, btw), I was home to start conducting a scientific study on myself.  Turns out, I was NOT worse on weed.  Turns out I was better.  I was a lot better.  

Except.

I was the one person who had swallowed every bit of misleading, politically driven racist bullshit about gateway drugs, about stoners being directionless losers, about how it was going to kill my ambition.  The one kid who believed Nancy Reagan, was, apparently, me.  For months, every time I did something flaky or forgot something, I would freak.  My husband started regularly reminding me that I’ve done flaky shit my whole life.  I kept waiting to wake up in the morning, unable to do anything except dunk Cheetoes in CoolWhip and listen to Phish.
You’ll think this is funny, Colorado, as you used to be the residence of the late Dr Thompson, but I seriously thought that smoking weed was going to send me on some sort of strange path careening into unemployment and God knows what else.
Except, what happened was the more cannabis I consumed, the more things continued to not get worse.  
I discovered I could sit still longer at my desk every day at work.  I started regularly sleeping through the night.  I went to the doctor and dealt with a persistent running injury with the physical therapist.  I noticed that my caffeine consumption went down.  My business revenue went up.  I tackled some more issues with my PTSD.  My husband and I worked out some longstanding problems.   I lost 20 pounds.  I quit drinking.
And I realized that I had to overcome a massive case of culturally conditioned stoner shaming.  And I looked at you, Colorado, and I saw a bunch of people who were out hiking your mountains and biking your trails.   And I talked to people in the cannabis community and found out that everyone to be friendly, welcoming, and not judgmental.  And realized that I’m the healthiest I’ve been, ever, even if I do own a lighter for the first time in my entire life.   
So, Colorado, I guess what I’m trying to say is, you changed my life for the better.  And, in doing that, you changed a lot of lives around me for the better, too.  You can’t even calculate how far this ripple effect could go.   And I’m just one person. 
Millions of people visit you every year.  My story is repeating every day.
Keep up the great work.  The world is watching.  
Eternally grateful, 
Jane

PS Of course Jane is not my real name.  
PPS  But maybe someday I will publish this and sign my real name.  That would be big progress.
PPPS  Buying my first bong for my 39th birthday.  That’s a sentence I thought I’d never write.
PPPPS  I still don’t like the Grateful Dead, but, turns out, Cheech and Chong are funny.
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;D  Thank you Jane! xox Georgia
Believe
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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.
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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 <>< 

 -One of those mornings.. singing along and  *SMACK!  
Sucker punched to the face and then a kick to the gut! I'm buckled over in tears.  FUCK! FUCK!!! FUCK!!
It's hard to see the keyboard. I don't fucking care. ;( 
I posted my spaceman on isntagram - just now and got a 'like' from a friend... Jamies mom. Remember Jamie?  I replied right away!  BECAUSE - the last time I painted an astronaut it was for Jamie:

So of course I was thinking of Jamie.  As you are aware - I can't search with my facebook account- I do not have a newsfeed with 'Georgia Toons' - all I can do is post on my page - so I don't see anything anymore and can't keep up...  
So, right away! I'm excited and ask:
How' s my little astronaut? *spell check  made it something else.  

Jamies mom messaged me, Jamie died right before Christmas. 

Jamie was helped by cannabis!!! For eating pain and more. I will never forget our day
He was one of my cannabis kids I drew for - FUCK!!!  ;(
To the moon and back little man.
You made my life richer for knowing you and I am truly blessed because of it.
My heart feels a little broken right now- big time. ;(

NOW!
FUCK is right!
ANYONE who says Cannabis does not help kids - Get the FUCK out of my way!!
I will continue to educate draw and help end the lies and bullshit.
So what's a smack to the gut will turn into a cartoon in memory of Jamie to promote Cannabis for Children.  When I stop crying. ;( 
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Rest in peace my little pal... all my love Georgia

Believe 
xox <><
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​It is a DO NOT DISTURB day.

My blog is at 10,000 + reads so far this week. 
Please help me continue to share and help educate - sooner than later!
So little ones don't have to suffer one minute more.

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.
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