The GLOBAL GAG RULE... people are actually dying because of this, the POOR, struggling, women, sick,  & FACT: MORE UNWANTED CHILDREN WILL BE BORN TO STARVE.
​Donald Trump & his groupies are a bunch of compassionate less, women degrading, racist. (sorry Chuck) Every time I read about this man - I shake my head and feel sorry for my American friends...  women especially.
​  
-With this GlobalGAGRULE he has tied the hands of women all around the world from being in control of their own bodies, no longer able to access information and help.
-With this GlobalGAGRULE TRUMP gags women all around the world from asking of help- GAGS Dr.s and aid from speaking about abortion- forcing women once again  to choose unsafe alternatives.

Do you understand what the Global Gag Rule is?
Please Educate yourself on - Google:  Global GAG RULE.
If you think it does not effect us ALL, you are mistaken.  IT HURTS ALL WOMEN.
​We all live on the planet together.

​EVEN IF you are against abortion (not your body - none of your business)
- tThe Global GAG RULE has an impact of much more - PLEASE READ to understand and then  SPEAK UP!!! ANYWAY you can think of to educate about this  GLOBAL problem which will have epic consequences.
GLOBAL GAG RULE:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/canada-gives-20-million-to-replace-trumps-contraception-cuts/article34187584/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/judystone/2017/01/25/trump-is-hell-bent-on-punishing-women-with-yuge-global-gag-rule/#1eab847f1c75

www.forbes.com/sites/judystone/2016/10/09/elections-matter-why-pence-is-a-scary-option-for-women-and-public-health/#7741e1156aaa

-With this Global GAG RULE - he is forcing women to have babies they do not want!! 
- With this Global Gag Rule- we will take world hunger to epic proportions of suffering.

                      Does this cartoon offend you? or Does the  GlobalGAGRule offend you?   
​                                                                     Choose wisely.

Have Faith 
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An editorial. I've not been doing many... why- because they make me angry.
Celebrate woman's day?  I couldn't.
WTF do we (women) have to celebrate when bullshit like this is permitted to happen!?? OVER AND OVER AGAIN.

We should've celebrated it by throwing Al Rawi in jail.  He was literally caught with his pants down by police. A young woman passed out drunk in the back seat, he also had her underwear, she was raped. A Halifax a judge ruled he's not guilty... so I guess I shouldn't draw this- F*CK THAT!!  Today, I read he's been investigated before under a different name & if I had to GUESS -I'd  bet it's not the only victims.  Drunk, ashamed - not wanting to report this low life scum.  Raped-for getting drunk?  
That appears to be the only 'Crime'. For having a few too many.  
This could be your sister, mom, wife, daughter, grand daughter, all she wanted was a SAFE RIDE home. Which they PAID for, BIG TIME!!  
Partying, bars, drinking- ALL NORMAL stuff  MILLIONS do- thank GOD I did not get this parasite or someone like him to safely take me home in one of the many taxi rides I took.  

 AL RAWI or  Bassam Adbullatif:The search warrant application in the May 2015 case notes that a crime analyst mentioned a file from 2012 related to a cab driver called Bassam Abdullatif. Abdullatif and Al-Rawi are the same person, according to the application.
In the 2012 case, the woman reported being intoxicated and driven to an apartment where she was sexually assaulted.
"I was approached by his cab when I was walking alone on a street in Halifax," the 32-year-old woman told CBC News in an interview. She is not being identified given the nature of her allegations.
"He offered to take me where I needed to go. I eventually got in his cab. He didn't start the meter."

Hailing a cab - drunk' is NOT an invite for SEX from a TAXI driver. 
One bad apple don't spoil the whole bunch- I say it- in this case too bad, I want every young woman- any woman to try to end this now. SUSPECT every taxi driver- if that is what it takes to be safe.  

Do you really think this problem only happens in Halifax? I highly doubt it.

What can we as women do?  Tell me, I'll share!
How about as friends- take a photo of the taxi driver when your drunk friend gets in the cab and tell them, 'you know how long it takes for them' to get home and will be checking with their roommate - EVEN if this is not true- you have planted the seed. 

Ladies- take a photo of him yourself before you get into the cab and SEND it to a friend.
Set this up before hand so perhaps get a system can get in place.  
'No judgement 'call a cab' agreement.  ;)
​CAB/Taxi companies- investigate! WE are not paying you to be raped.


​He took advantage of the condition the women were in. "Clearly".
I wonder if the judge was drunk- to the point he clearly where he pee'd his pants and was passed out - if someone say- robbed him -  "Clearly, Drunks can consent..."  right?
The judge stated & has opened pandoras box, if you ask me.

The case has been appealed. Go figure.
A petition to have the judge removed has been started. Go figure.

​I put love into his drawing, as I do with all... for the women.
​More love than you can imagine.


Have Faith
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xox

'I love you' in the sense I care for all humans.. but  I do love a few human in particular!
I plan on showing them with a tiny little valentine! hee hee
Just like I have shown all of you my love- by sharing here today!  
A FREE printable download!
Cut, Color & Convey your love!  Tell someone or leave it anonymously... let someone  anyone know they are loved or at the very least -  appreciated!

Simply, Print the cards.  *I HIGHLY reccomend gluing the sheet of paper onto a card stock or thin piece of cardboard- the type from a cereal box works best! Recycle! Glue, leave overnight to dry- then COLOR!  I love this part.  Cut down the middle and in-between each card, write a tiny note on the back and deliver!
Either by hand or mail if you glued it to a cardboard stock- no problems!
You see I made a sample below- mailing it out-- who will get it?
You never know - one who gets my heart beating faster, last time I checked Christopher Waltz was still married.  Brad is now single though BUT I am quite fond of this rockstar...   

While I ponder away...  You too, can now play!
Print and get creative * see my samples below!
Share a little Cannabis friendly valentine with your loved one(s).  
Make at least one person smile today .
Click on the image below to start your free download!  Have fun! 
Be one of the first to color and send me an image and I'll send you out a postcard!  
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Want to discover what went into making this? 
How to be a cartoonist?  Slide show:
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Dab or Dab not. There is no try.  lol 
I love Yoda! I  also am a fan of cannabis. Try it all, in all ways do.
Edibles, smoked, drinkable, baked, candies, rolled, hash, oil.
Cannabis comes in many forms and I don't see this changing anytime soon.
Actually, my son who explains everything to me, my "Yoda"  explained Dabbing’ as he does whenever I ask - or I'm on google for hours. This way I'm at least pointed in the right correct direction.  I've had people offer dabs for a while and I tried off and on.

Better knows as cannabis OIL ... concentrate.  There are several ways it seems to obtain it, in slightly varying forms. It also goes by the names of shatter, resin, dabs, oil, BHO, Honey Oil, CO2 Oil… etc.  I find it astonishing.  I have experienced some very clean dabs and the high" was - refreshing.

I like dabs & I like Yoda - *he was not created by Jim Henson, like I thought.. http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Stuart_Freeborn  - many make this mistake.  Go have a peek- he looks like his creator. Yes, this  qualifies as a love post, I have a couple Yodas in  in my office.  As  you can see.  I love this little green wise guy.

                                        Do or Do Not. There is No try.       ~Yoda.

Dab or Dab Not...   There is no try.  lol   
High, stoned- again there are those words - I try to avoid, simply still because of he negative stigma they hold & not words I associate with Cannabis oil...   relaxed, clear headed, creative, energized, refreshed, peaceful &  positive. 

I’ve had restful sleeps the last few evenings - awake at 5 ready to paint!  
A smile on my face - I’m up before everyone including Bird. 

Do what you love. 
Do or Do not. There is no try.

Have Faith
xox 
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Tomorrow is the Women's World wide march!!!  I can't wait. I will not attend in body - but I am there already in spirit and art!


One in five women will be raped in her lifetime. 
By a spouse, relative, co-worker, classmate, friend or stranger. 
1 in 4 college students in the USA! wow...  I would make sure my daughter was home schooled or knew karate and carried pedlar spray during her school years.
Did I forget anyone?
& then- most will be humiliated - IF they report it. Simple & disgusting facts.
IF they find the courage to report it- they will be judged on such things like their outfit, time, place, alcohol factors, “was she asking for it’, & more…  
The rapist will not be asked “what were you wearing, was it provocative?” 
Rarely by any judge will the rapist simply be addressed as what he is,  a rapist.  The rapist IS THE ONLY PERSON  with the PROBLEM. 
THEY LOSE CONTROL. THEY ARE the criminals. 
Baby girls, old women and every woman in between.
Women, the main CARE providers of the world -1 in 5 will be used as a object against their wishes.  Some gang raped and left to die:
http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/raped-shot-and-left-to-die-13-year-old-survives-to-fight-back-1263969
UGLY, TRUTHFUL FACTS.  https://www.rainn.org/about-sexual-assault


1 in 5.  
This could be your mother, sister, daughter, wife, cousin, granddaughter, school mate, co workers & friends.  please join the Womens march TOMORROW in a city near you! Go hear to learn more:  #whywemarch  #womensmarchs
 I can’t be there in body, so I drew about in hopes of educating a few. 
The only one with the problem regarding RAPE is the RAPIST. 
Not the woman, not the outfit, not the alcohol. 


A man who forces himself on a woman without her consent or knowledge 
is the one with the problem.  ALWAYS.


The only way this planet will ever work is when women can walk down the streets and not fear being attacked or worse not being able to feel safe in their own homes, with their own families.


WOMEN need to help & support each other any chance we get, above all else we should try to make each other feel SAFE. Heard. Understood and loved- for those who have survived.


I am dreading today for the USA (my personal opinion),  I pray there is no violence and President Trump starts off on the right foot - by not putting it in his mouth. 

Instead I wish to focus on tomorrows WOMENS MARCH!!!  
Loud & proud!!! Many PINK touques! The women pink pussy March

1 in 5?  WTF.
How about  1 in 100,000. that would be a start.
Will you be a victim?

I like Big Buds & I cannot lie! 
Who doesn't?  
Sure all bud is good bud- but to see the beauty in an actual BIG bud...
WOW!  
Although dry, the tiny crystals still catch my eye. 
Time to break up this big bud & put it in my big bong & have a BIG toke to get his BIG day started.  Just like some take  pills and wait for them to "kick in", I have a puff & wait a FEW seconds  then I'm ready to stretch, feed the Blue jays, dogs and get some chores done!
Then I'll need another one.    
I like Big buds &  can not lie!!

* Yesterday, I read a news story  first thing and started to sob, it had me question my faith in humanity.  I blogged a very short sentence..  'some people fucking suck.' & yes, I still believe - some just do. Today again, shitty people doing terrible things to each other, strangers, friends, family all hurting each other.  I know.  
What the fuck is wrong with us humans?  
I deleted it.  
                            I apologize for my momentary lack in faith.

HAVE NO FEAR!
Have a terrific day!  Weekend... Month - Year!

BTGG 
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                                      Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit
                                when there’s footprints on the moon.

Painting, Audio book, green tea & cannabis = bliss.
In every brush stroke there is love. Take a close look at how many brush strokes ther are.
There are too many hearts to count. Peace signs, words and more.. the most intimate details are painted into the moon and then I layer on top color to intentionally blanket my love  
& to keep  these arts alwasy a part of myself.  
My love to the universe in paint.  My hope is the audience wants to look at every stroke with a curiosity & will in turn feel the love I put in, without even realizing it!  
Am I a dreamer - you bet...  & now it is time to move onto a bigger piece & turn that dream into a reality. It is just a dream in my mind right now. 
There are even actual constellations, hee hee  I'm proud of myself- that took some research!  The colors flow, no thought is needed as my hand goes to the pallet as if it has a mind of it's own.  Passion is what I'm painting... with every tiny stroke.

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday with their desires coming true.    
What do you desire?

Me- I can't think of one object I need.  I can't really think of anything I want..
well - other than the house by the lake, surrounded by nature, moose,  mushrooms bear & deer.  lol 
I  do know what I desire. 
How about you?
If you do not know what you desire, how will you ever acquire?
So, write it down and put it under your pillow..  

In 2017,  I   your name here   desire:       *write it here & dare to believe.  
It will be the first positive step for the new year.
Know what you want.  Step one.  
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You will know my desire when it reaches reality in 2017.   
Now, that's the way to think!! 
Wait & see.
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Have Faith
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xox

Every Christmas I give away a framed original.
This year is no exception- except  -lol- instead of having a draw I decided to give it to someone in particular, to express my gratitude & appreciation.   Someone who really has made my/our life better, to whom I truly am grateful and wish to show my thanks & love with my heart & art.

I also thought of a funny, 'private card' -only in the sence that I don't need to share it with all of you, my 'Hallmarks' are truly originals- with only one being sent & only few viewing. They are often thought of with very secific people in mind, they are personal and intimate,  funny,  sexual & even sad.  I share them with those I trust most.  I will say this one made me blush slightly and giggle most of the time I was painting it, my admiration of this man and his looks too - are no secret- althougth he is not 'my type',  my age & taste matured, I like 'salt & pepper' - or white hair- which I'm sure he will have soon enough, no doubts!!! 

A framed original - also of my choosing- cannabis related of course, 3 comics (signed), magazines & a copy of  Hempathy by Ivan Art to educate the children!! & the hand painted card...  ​

To: Justin Trudeau.

Thank you for providing me with peace again.
Thank you for being more than a set of old, outdated rules.
Thank you for caring about US  not just profit.
Thank you for truly making a difference.
Thank you for representing! Woot Woot! & doing it so elegalantly.
Thank you for caring about women across the country & in assisting in making us 'heard'. 
Thank you by leading by examply - with your cabinet & your Pride Parade Participation! 
Thank you for bringing about legalization in Canada &  in assisting  with the attention & education, research of  Cannabis across the globe. 
More importantly thank you for addressing missing women & idgenious peoples, in particular  addressing and assisting the children who are in serious need of a better life and education.  Canada is not a 3rd world cournty - Not in any corner. 
Countless thank you's - for great halloween costumes and family participation, a lovely wife Sophie (inside & out) also working with mental health issues & more, her terrific wardrobe & confidence to match. Thank you for boxing & jogging photos, that smile.. lol   Thank you.

Yes, I decided to say thanks this year to Justin Trudeau.
I don't know about you but he has made my life more positive & I look forward to an even better 2017 because of him.  Merry Christmas & Happy Birthday Justin!!

All this, then I look up the address and I get a thank you immediately back- 
No postage required.
WHAT??  I rub my eyes -  that's what it said- just like when I write to Santa?? lol
I call the post office  to ask one of the lovely ladies who is alwasy more than
egar to assist- @shoppers in keswick - great post office serive-
"Is this true?" my excitement obvious...
"Yes.. "   I am told.
"ANYTHING????... A letter or a package?!  A framed original??"
Instantly they know it's me, hee hee hee. 
"I'll ask...  Yes. Georgia, even a framed original!"  
FREE!! How Christmas Cool is that!? I was going to have it rushed! I still will.   
To give is to receive. I got back my $$ before it was even spent!
Merry Christmas & Ho Ho Ho.

You only have one person you can give a gift to this year...
who would it be & what would you give them?   

Have Faith
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xox

I Am woman... hear me roar.

Researching violence against women.
Rape Culture. Research is difficult.
Research can be heart wrenching.
Knowledge is power.. Ignorance is bliss.
Fuck Bliss.
Bliss helps no one.

Have Faith
xox
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                               Surround Yourself with those that Raise You HIGHer!!

In real life &  online surround yourself with those that raise you up!  Who inspires you to think,  create,  who makes you laugh?  Who puts a SMILE on your face?  
We can't always be laughing but there are some people who make us feel at ease & those who do not.  I know a few... just thinking of them - tightens my neck muscles.. lol - others- loosen them right up.
I can 'see' an e amil from a friend & instantly there will be a SMILE on my face before I even open it,  that is an example of who you 'surround' yourself with.  
Who does that for you?   'What does' that for you counts as well!
  
I am surrounded by love, mostly with 4 legs - but it counts-  they make me laugh, snuggle on these cold grey days and show me  continous unconditional love & I can not forget the occassonal flutter fly by love tap.   Pets are wonderful reminders of livinging in the moment.

Cannabis raises me up as well, it lifts my spirits & eases my pain,  my sons and millions more.  I surround myself with it.  
I smoke it, eat it, drink it, draw & paint about it. 
Many of my friends are involved with it. 
Our path was made long before we decided to walk it.
I thank God - the Universe & my grower for it.   

Give thanks  & surround yourself with those that raise you HIGHer! 

xox
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Today I though I'd put some love out into the Universe.

Have Faith
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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

Let us remember all who have died frighting for what they believed  was important.
As we witness the United States fight amongst itself & others,  it  has never been more import to understand Remembrance Day & pray we DO NOT REPEAT it.
​War - what is is good for - absolutely nothing. 


Have Faith
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xox

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

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

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

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

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

With Love
Georgia 

Have faith
xox
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24 years ago today, my life changed for the better.
I became who I was meant to become... MOM.  
I can't even begin to express the love I have for my son, you've seen it in drawings and more. It's hard not to be proud when I know his heart. 
Happy Birthday Storm!!! I LOVE YOU!

We just had a lovely talk, reflection..  he is a really good, hardworking young man,  I can't put it in words. I don't need to.
He is starting to go his own direction and I'm focusing more on art and my own direction,
but he is NEVER going to be out of my heart for a second & I can not wait to see what the future holds.
Good things!  
Great things!!  
​F*cking awesome times ahead!

Have Faith
XOX
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Medical patients in Canada who use cannabis can now grow their own. Amen.
The court case proved it is not right to force people to  have to use a 'Legal Gov. approved growers', but they can grow their own or  if not well enough have a 'designated grower '- do it for them: 
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/medical-marijuana-home-growing-law-1.3716860
Thank God. How insane was it to tell  anyone they can't grow plants that help them heal in the first place.  A crime against humanity, now changed here in Canada!  I feel very fucking proud of my country right now. VERY ILL Children all over Canada - will now be introduced more to the medicine they need.  Would you not try a natural herb before a synthetic drug for your child? IF PROVEN to help?  Google: Dr. Gupta Weed.... if you still doubt.

I'm not even sure what to draw yet!  Next cannabis will become a legal recreational drug, good - it will mean fewer alcohol related deaths! I know you probably don't believe that.. I've been reading about it the past few years. Don't believe me? Research it.  I Laughed Out Loud yesterday sitting the Dr.s office, across the T.V. screen - 'Ottawa warns of possible increase in impaired driving if cannabis is legalized' - (something like that).  Of course. Bring on the fear mongering!  Do you really think that there have been that FEW  cannabis smoking drivers over the years/decades that it has not become and  issue? LOL!  It's not.

I had a great lunch with my moms friend Geoff yesterday, he took me to an "Irish pub", he confused my love of  Scottish with Irish.. I'll forgive him. We chuckled, chatted and enjoyed a steak & mushroom pie, talked about going back to school late in life (which he did & was very successful at), why he got into politics- someone said to him, "your opinion doesn't matter- you're not even Canadian...", he quickly became one shortly there after.  Cannabis,  he is a cigarette smoker and I suggested he switch to cannabis! It's less harmful and apparently from all I've been reading - less addictive- so you smoke less. He told me he would think it over.  ;) 

Then I was at the Dr.s, we both laughed out loud at the fact that  he could help me with my foot pain!!  He is  frustrated they can't seem to help me otherwise.. especially since I'm not  for pills or surgery, again. He remarked, he's never seen anyone with a case like mine, so severe and does not know how I'm coping.. me either. Cannabis.   We talked about much, how this illness has also given me a new found strength, the fights I've won with it, MC, The bank, anyone re: Poppy now.. and then he said while freezing the bottom of my foot:
& Cannanbis! You have won that fight too!  I don't personally feel like I had any part in the winning.  I prayed our stories of Storms and my own experience we shared have been heard, that was all.   ***For all sick Canadians, already dealing with so much including judgement - constantly for those who DO NOT UNDERSTAND.  One less fuckign thing to worry about. Affordable medicine, loving grown at home.

It comes with rules, as it should.. I know some will think 'I'm gonna grow!'  lol- good luck, Its not that easy and they will have 'regulations' not to mention  hard work, I know a few growers and they can be very stressed at times, not form politics - from work. it has toby safe, I'd be a hypocrite if I didn't  talk about that.  it doesn't matter really - people are never going to stop growing illegal cannabis- at least now patients who truly need it have the option. AT least NOW maybe the police will focus on other more important crimes like the missing indian woman in Canada! HUMAN trafficking.  What matters most. HUMANS.

I AM very upset still they are saying "compassion clubs' 'dispensaries' NOW, don't matter'  now that they have the legally approved Licensed producers.... and that they are considering the possibility of selling it via the pharmacy- WE ALL knew that was coming! $$$$$$$  
If not for  compassion clubs we wold have been lost. I will tell you first hand,  many I know are not the criminals  they are being made out to be - but people who truly want to help  others.  Our government is out to make money like everyone else. Greed rules.  
The L.C.B.O. is starting 'mail home' delivery.. wow.  I wonder how that will effect alcohol abuse in his country- well, I don't wonder. I know.  

Time to think of what to draw to celebrate!
I'm also drawing the cover for Cannabis Digest and its 50th issue! 
I'm calling it 'Give  Thanks!!!'  

Thank you Canada. Thank you Kirk & John...
Thank you everyone whom has ever tried to educate regarding the cannabis plant.
Thank you God.

Have faith
xox
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Anger & hatred int he USA. This presidential election is something. What does one say at the possibility of someone like Trump = becoming president - someone who fuels his campaign on hatred and anger?  Dividing and concurring...    
Nothing, I don't want to contribute to the insanity.

Suiside bombers and snipers who murder innocent people - COWARDS.  
The truck bulldozing through people. ;( it fucked with me. I tried to think of an editorial and told myself, finally - it's better for my own sanity if I don't.  May they rest in peace & their families tried to make sense of the slaughter. Find forgiveness- ONLY so they can heal.
How can you forgive such acts? I'm not sure.

The kitchen in not complete, Norms returned to work and is under the impression - meals will be cooked, now that the stove and fridge are back in place..  Norm is mistaken.

I had the best day yesterday with  Storm, Brittany & Jessie* my assistant.   They told me they were working on something- 'I know about' & asked me for help with it.   It turned out great! I can't show you until after Saturday - as it is a surprise and you never know who reads this blog.  It has me really thinking of a new direction for some possible income- and I'm doing it! You will see them soon. 

Yesterday the kids drove me to Burger priest (in Barrie) lol - no, we really went to Curry's for paint!  Do you know what that means?? paint! lol  
Move out of my way bird!  It's time to paint. 

Chelsea Handler * recently discovered on netflix and I have to say - I think she is my clone- only because I'm older.. lol    ALMOST everything out of her mouth, I have already said on this blog and agree with full heartedly. Especially the marriage thing. I will never get married again - should Norm & I part. WTF FOR?  Been there, doing that.  I love how she uses FUCK - it's about time- and it will help lose the stigma of the' word.'   She's the best person on television  since Oprah IMO. ;) 
Please watch, her topics are serious (mostly) and thought provoking.  
She likes everyone, is particularly fond of black men- lol,   I get it.  
Brings back memories of a boyfriend 'D.D'. long ago.  ;)  

***WE ARE ONE, the color of our skin has never bothered me- its' the color of the heart I'm attracted to... and they are not black.  I also don't care about size- Storm loves this about me - we talked on our last long drive.   I don't see Fat or Skinny- I see people I LIKE!
Who make me smile, inspire me with their words or actions,  creativity & compassion turn me on. It's the internet I have to thank!
Teaching me for years now - you never know who you are talking to.

This blog.. I was thinking- I HOPE  from the start, if your reading - I have changed my mind on a few subjects - I must have- my brain has changed,  my life the past 5, 6 years! I am NOT who I was yesterday- let alone when I started this blog.
​I change as I learn and grow. 
This is life. I'm proud I can still re-think & change if  that is what needs to be done.

Cannabis cartoons.. always on my mind. time to get some out.
This pokemon thing will be on the drawing board today- because it is a joke that cannabis is less harmful that a fucking ap.  Not a very funny one- considering people are in  jail. AMERICANS - blacks especially are still in jail and going daily  over cannabis when a game is hurting more people that it ever has. How fucked up is that?   Is anyone paying attention?

New art work tomorrow.
Have Faith
xox <>< 

Sunday was mothers day,  although we had plans I received a e mail from my
cousins son Logan, telling us he was playing an exhibition game - mothers day eve at 8 - at the rogers centre! In case we were interested...
!! How could we not be interested!?
We ended up spending mothers day down in the city and watched the best baseball game I've ever seen at the rogers centre - if I do say so myself  & they won.

It was a wonderful day and I am incredibly proud of Logan! He is such a fine young man, very well grounded and  polite, smart, handsome & kind.  Do what you love and it shows. We met family,  had many laughs, peanuts, baseballs catches! Logan's Grandma Jeannie- caught him a baseball! She dove for it like a PRO I might add!! lol  It was, by far one of the best mothers day yet!  

I have to say it is Logan and his sister Sierra who have made me stronger this past year, they both inspired me. Every day they move forward and  they are two very strong, loving beings on this plant - and it is a better place because of them.  They have had an incredibly difficult time the past year and they have risen above in love and are stronger better people because of it.   I'm sure they have no clue how much they truly mean to me,  just seeing them make my heart beat faster. I love them.   
They keep me inspired and going.

Jim was there in spirit and in all our hearts and on all our minds, I've no doubts.

* I am currently very busy, painting a positive "cannabis vibe" painting, a bee house, bee logo- finally and more.. I am beyond excited with the projects coming up in the next few weeks/months - I can hardly contain myself!  Designing a new AWESOME  postcard for something very special! Hee hee hee.. top secret! 
The time is NOW to focus on what I want and make it happen... all good stuff!
Surrounded by only those  I enjoy, love and make me happy!
The rest can, well lets say... they can stay where they are.
Not my problem. Not my circus not my monkeys.  I like that one! I should draw it.
I am moving forward,  onward and upward. lol   YeeeHaaa!!  

Lets the fun begin - I am ready to play on this giant playground called Earth. 

A few photos from the day!

Believe
XOX
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Snuggle.  Gouache painting, my first from start to fishing, I'm still learning (of course), the nest took me the longest... I was lost in branches and bits and felt blessed.
​I am loving the 'circle theme' art & will continue. 

Believe
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xox

Mexican proverb. What a wonderful way to view life - much like Spring, impossible to keep from coming. I have been to Mexico a few times in my life and every time was a pleasure!
I don't know where I've been, that I haven't liked the people.
I had once a friend have her wallet taken in Mexico, our fault, tourists - drunk, giggling carrying her wallet openly - easy prey. Too easy targets & I get it.  It happens EVERYwhere.
 
Mexican people are beyond Lovely, caring and friendly like every 'race' we  usually only hear the negative in the media and don't often see the beautiful and celebrated. Now we can.
We are in control of what we chose to see. I enjoy the land, culture, FOOD and friends I have made over the internet, if my days of travel are not over - I'd love to visit Mexico again
 It's not just the people -it's the sunshine,  just the thought of the beaches has me sitting here longing for sand under my feet and I don't mean the kind Daisy dragged in . ;)

Imagine my dismay when researching for the past 'DT' (presidential 'hopeful') cartoon, to read some of the things he says about Mexicans.  Wow.  
Yes Don,  IF you become president... Build a wall!  lol    Do the Mexicans a favour.  
To think the average American might think this way is not reassuring luckily,  from the few I know I highly believe it to be possible. As the Dali Lama said 'It is your business'.

I would never vote for anyone that spoke so poorly of others, let alone an entire race.
I am sure Stephen H. said a lot we did not hear. Luckily.

This original has many layers, you can't see all the details in the scan. It is not the direction I thought I was going but it was certainly a lesson in watercolor all the same. I believe I'll re-draw this quote/proverb I think it is powerful and beautiful. 
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Believe
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