For the 50 shades fan..  
I did not read the book but I've read some of the lines from the book on PIN.
Hee hee

Well we have SNOW and more snow.
It's been the kind the past few days that remains on the trees- every branch, it's stunning to wake up to such beauty - a blanket of snow - it makes me want to stay under the blankets some mornings.  Poppy goes out to pee and runs back in- her extent of winter adventuring. 
Once again- on these mornings - I'm up - listen to 'Biggy'- started my day- lol, stretch and smoke a BIG FAT JOINT - my bones ache  with this snow, my wrists today need a little extra TLC & THC before I start to paint.. Thanks to cannabis I can.  
​Apparently in the city- they have no snow. frig. lol

I'm painting two bears in an embrace of LOVE in the garden, it's one of my best loved to date.   It's been a challenge this month of painting 'love' so far...   I'm not in love. 
I don't feel 'loved'.  Not like that.   It is what is. Right?  lol      
I'm not alone.
You are not alone in being alone this valentine days.  Remember that.
Millions do not have someone to celebrate 'V day with. 
Love yourself.

It really is just another day on the calendar.
If You love someone you'll send them a card any day, tell them ANY day. 
As a cartoonist and artist -tuff luck butter cup- suck it up and do your job.
The fact that  my bears show such love- I have in my heart.. is enough.
My bears tomorrow.

Have faith
<><
XOX

Swim your own risk..  Poppy is ready for adventure.
I've been coming up with some funny cartoons lately. Life related.
I've decided to make Poppy my alter Ego and draw more strips.

This painting  took me a while, I started it in the spring when my friend came to paint and could not seem to complete it, first it was a goldfish then Poppy, today it is finished.  Sometimes it just takes a while for something 'click.
You will see there are sharks in the water Poppy.. it's never just simple swimming fun.
You never know who swims in the shadows.  
The octopus is on our side so all is good, it's  powerful purple presence is passionately perplexed by Poppy.
I finished it today thinking of new adventure, forgetting problems of the day.  
If God puts it in front of me - I am taking the chance -  Me & Poppy! 
Wether it is an actual adventure or one in painting, cartooning... It's all ONE big adventure.
Bring it on!!  

It's my new painting for my bathroom so I can sit and ponder at the swim ahead every morning.  
hee hee

I have a NEW bigger canvas waiting..
Black.. Not for long.

Have faith
<>< xox
​

What a great morning I had, it started reading in the garden watching the birds with Scruffy chasing squirrels, Poppy on my lap under a blanket. Then to paint! 
I was in my office before 6!  I've wanted to paint my pussy for a while.  
​She has personality galore!
She is Dog number 4.
I enjoyed looking into her eyes this morning,  out with Scruffy playing in the dirt, she only ever enters the backyard when the dogs are out there with her. Then she happened to be lying in grass. My mind turned her into our Calico Kitty in Cannabis.   With a  budding crown.. 
I also call her 'Your Royal Highness'. 
I am the Queen of my creations.. are you not?
King of your jungle? I hope so.. we only get one shot.
My Calico Kitty  was also painted using time-lapse photography!
I am addicte to watching artist create, and believe we should share.
I DO hope that it will inspire & teach someone how to paint should they desire.
In just a few years the progression of my own work amazes me! lol 
keep at it! 

Now, I have 2 editorial cartoons 'SCREAMING' to get out and fine sketching of the cover for Cannabis Digest. No time for FB that is for sure.  I hope you enjoy watching how  Calico kitty was created! Go here for a peek! :

My Calico Kitty- A.K.A. Your Royal Highness:      >^..^<    Link Here.  >^..^< 

Have Faith in yourself.
​<>< xox

The War on Drugs failed, we all understand this.. Human trafficking is rampant and still it seems it is the drug war STILL getting the most attention, convictions, $$$$, etc, etc.
Everyone thinks human trafficking happens else where - it does not, it is happening here in Canada big time.  I've started researching and it is mostly women and mostly indigenous women in Canada, come as a surprise?  It shouldn't, for years we have heard people/women wanting to bring attention & find out why aboriginal women are missing and being murdered and nothing seems to be done about it.
Blah Blah Blah.. politicians  flapping in the wind. Stephen was anyhow.

There is nothing funny about the cartoon.  It is a fact happening somewhere right now is NOT FUNNY. While we are distracted with  "Real TV" real life atrocities are happening right NOW.While distracted with other countries politics (YIKES)  a very young aboriginal girl is being sold into the Canadian sex trade. I am tired of wasting time being distracted.

When did we start caring more about objects that people.  Drugs, even guns are getting more attention thank humans, current slavery.  The DEA in the USA is not helping when they do not declassify Cannabis - claiming it is a problem a drug with no medical value yet- the usinted states government has a patent on it. 6630507 Google it.

I am no 'fancy scholar', it does not take long if you take the time to see some of the problems.
Please help educate on the FAILED drug war and rising human trafficking war,
In our counrty.
In your country.
On OUR planet.

I'm going to try to end on a positive note, each blog, for my sake as much as yours.
My day started with an e mail that  took me by surprise with a good smile
"nice face stretch", then I spent time talking to someone I just met, about the birds and chipmunk she fed.. Poppy and I anxious to witness 'this miracle'- sure enough- this little chipmunk runs across her lap over to her hand to the goods!  How cute.  Poppy was stunned.  You might have thought we were witnessing a wild bear come out of the bush.
I need more nature in my life.

We had a 'guest PUP' in the kitchen, grumpy old boy, I was happy to have, missing Ticky &  tomorrow: Scruffy and I are off to the vets to take out her stitches! 
NOW  the day ends again, laughing with my son as he puts away the delicious pot of
chicken curry he made. 

Have Faith
<>< xox

I spent the day painting today and it was great, it was going to start with a craftsy lesson- but the power was out from 9:30 to about 1:30 so Koalas it was.. since I just painted one for the surprise painting (he is seen below) I was familiar enough to have some fun with the little furry beasts.. I tell you my student was so quick to pick it up, next it's got to be a more difficult challenge!

Scruffy is  so funny with her cone, she makes me laugh several time through out the day and  she does not seem to even notice an eye is missing, it actually became a problem with Daisy moping and wanting her to play (we want to keep her somewhat calm still)  & licking each other- Storm took Daisy camping for a couple of days so Scruffy can rest properly.  If only we humans were as quick to bounce back from pain and suffering.  
​To forgive only a few days later from something so  'intense',  with a lick and a wag of a tail.  
Wow...  or should I say: Bow WOW!

​Time for bed time snuggling with a  good book.

It was nice to have an uneventful day.  
Give Thanks.

Have Faith
xox <>< 

It's raining...  good, everything  going from yellow to green again.
Thank you.

Scruffy is doing fine, she is eating, sleeping and snoring as usual  -
Thank you.
​
Note.. taking a dog outside in the pouring rain with a  'cone on.. '
(a cartoon is born)
Thank you.

I'm painting something special for a gift. Top secret - can't share the image until the gift is given.. but I will after because so far it is turning out pretty cool, if I do says myself.  Sometimes - you never get to 'hear' what people think of your art- so, IF you think it's cool- tell yourself!!  It's a positive start! 
​Thank you.

It is being painting with love.. that's another positive start.

Have faith
<><
xox
​

I'm sorry if this photo is hard for some of you to look at. It was difficult for me to see her, I teared up instantly. This is my Scruffy, less an eye- that is all, She is behaving normally!  Now snoring already at my feet.  Just to hold her in my arms today felt like  LIFE a NEW day! I was so worried about losing her when I saw what happened.  
​Only an eye- I don't mean 'Only'- you know what I mean.  
All I see already is a happy face! Kissed me like crazy!!
Now I have a buddy to take photos with when my eye is  clenched shut ;)

I'm taking a few days off to paint, so she stays quiet with me in my office, one scratch could do lots of damage! Painting and e mail and letters to catch up on, a few postcards going out as well. I feel fantastic today- surrounded by love- 2 legs and 4. 

Thanks again to the staff & Dr. Karen Norman for  fixing up my girl.

Thank God my Scruffy is home! 
Have Faith! 
xox
<><

 'I love Canada.  Even in the winter..  I get more painting done!  Nature is my clock.
What do I love about Canada? Stunning nature, trees, GREEN, bluejays, maple syrup (Heaven's is my favourite')  Justin,  poutine, Beavers, Moose & loons!  The Ex- even tho  I no longer attend,  Mounties, Inukshuks...  the list is endless & Now- Canada allows Medical Cannabis patients to grow their own medicine!  Amen.  
It has me wanting to celebrate and combine my love of Canada with my love of cannabis and here was the first in a series Im calling 'Home Grown Canadian'.

My sons long time friend Sam, surprised me with a new piece to add to my collection!!
​Check out my sweet little glass nugget. ;) I'm very proud of him as I have bugged him a long time to keep creative!   A little upset he admitted he is slacking lately and only working about 3 hours. That's not going to cut it. Treat it like a job you LOVE  9-5 at least!
Check out Soul Masta's Glass on FB!  

On my Mind - my first sketch of the day... My MUGSHOT 

Next on the desk.. a little Alice Fun..  Peek A Boo, peek thru. I'm going to Time-lapse!

 On my mind...  I will NOW only tolerate people, thing, events, jobs in life that
Turn Me On!   Turn on my mind first and the rest follows! Meaning my heart.

On my mind.. Scruffy of course. I will admit yesterday during a TN attack and my face cramped for what seems like forever- it is my right side, my eye pulls shut and stays that way.. well Scruffy now has her right eye always shut.  The things that dog does for me.  
Dr. Karen Norman called me this am and assured me she was doing well.  Scruffy went out for a pee - "make sure she is on a least she knows her way home!"  and she said already you see her personality shine through. She is pretty bruised still, I can't wait for tomorrow- around 10, I walk up and go get her! 

Lot's to celebrate! 

Have faith
<><
​xox

My Hallmark  girl is in the hospital...  please send her some loving vibes today.
Me too.    

As you know Tequila just died... She was our oldest dog - 19, and still called the shots- even with Daisy who was easily 4 times her size, she trained Daisy - as Daisy watched her, so did all our dogs-  Tequila was well behaved.  If Daisy got out of line  'Ticky would go over and growl at her and Daisy would back off.  WE noticed the past week, Scruffy 'claimed the basket' (Tequilas basket that she had her entire life) no one else used it.  
We let it go- someone has to use it but I saw Daisy going over & giving her a dirty look.  Really.

Anyhow Daisy and Scruffy have always fought.. maybe 3 times a year they get yelled (we never let our dogs fight with each other) at & Scruffy- a 1/4 of Daisy's size never backs down! She is my problem child with the most attitude!  Well,  yesterday  they got into a fight, over nothing... Storm was right there with a friend (thank God)  I was up painting, my first in a series of  "Home Grown Canada".  Storm calmly yelled to me "Mom, come - we need to take Scruffy to the vet... its bad mom,  prepare yourself."   He was incredibly calm- as he gets- thank God.  When I saw Scruffy - My heart sank.    ;(    
One of her eyeballs was on her face.
I held her still as Storm ran of his keys..  she was calm, looking at me  ;( with both eyes and all I could was cry silently and hug her and tell her its o.k...    

Just then, Norm came through he door (Scruffy is  his dog)  and they rushed her to the vet.. it was closing... so they were advised to take her to the 'emergency clinic'.... Here is where I start to get extremely pissed off, so I best keep calm...   $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$    they were told it could cost up to $4,000 if they did it.  BUT if we wait and take her back to our vet today it will be much cheaper, WTF!?   !!!!!!!!
ARGGGHHHHH!!!  Bullshit!
Just do your fucking job and don't try to gouge everyone!
What a fucking joke..  :(          O.k. Im still very upset and cried all night.
My girl is in the hospital with her eye on her cheek because of $.  
We had to wait, we don't have the $ - we are waiting now to go and get her and bring her to surgery.  Norm had to get a credit card   to pay.  ;(  we were credit card free.  & it has already cost us $700. cash..   to sedate and send her back to another vet.    >:(  Fucking joke.

What do you do- say put her to sleep for $150. ;(    
No, she is one of my girls, family!  OMGosh, just the thought putting her to sleep  has me sick to my stomach.  2 dogs in less than 2 weeks.. Scruffy is our rescue 9 years now I think she is..   we were told they won't be able to save her eye.

The one thing I will say is Scruffy is our tuff girl, I'm sure even with one eye, she will be a hand full still. I cant wait to hug and kiss her.

The vet did say that sometimes a dogs like Scruffy- can have an eye pop if they sneeze!
Daisy is in the doghouse and she knows it.  It was an accident, they are normally best buds.

Please send us ALL some loving vibes and prayers today as Scruffy has her surgery.
And I don't freak on the vet. I will update tomorrow.
I just had her photo put onto a canvas.. to paint around her, to pay with and have fun.

Have Faith
​xox <>< 

* Update..  we had to PU scruffy before 7:30 or paid another $150.. we did then drove to the vet and had to wait until they 'Opened' at 8:30. She is now at our vet - since we moved up here. Dr. Karen Norman, whom I would rather do Scruffys surgery anyway.
BUT  they could have done the surgery, the estimate was $2000.  for a Rookie vet.. Oh they had a much more 'formal way' of telling us - I looked at her and said "so, a Rookie?"    
 I got No response- only a look of 'yes, I guess so.'  OR a trained practicing vet for $4000.! + more if complications- but  hey, the rookie - if they had complications - oh well, you got what you paid for.  Fear mongering is what it is. HAVE ONE FUCKING PRICE.

This industry is another that is only concerned with money- what happened to Dr.s caring about patients!?  Scruffy went in there with her eye dangling on her fucking face!  They bandaged her up and I'm supusto be happy with the cute little fucking bandage-  we paid almost $500. 
Awwww... FUCK that! Look after my fucking dog you hypocrites.
​EMERGENCY CLINICS RIP YOU OFF!

*They made sure we paid our money before we got our dog- BUT did not have the change to give us, instead Norm has to make a return visit to them, there was cash in the drawer - but not enough and it wold have 'inconvenienced them'. Icing not he fucking cake.
 
​We will get a call later after surgery and hopefully she will be home Monday.

When away, I slept.
I did not paint... which is blowing my mind.  3 little sketches, the one I did finish- I learned what 'rain does to Gouache' my meditation frog (below) was washed away..  so was I.
Up with he birds- and the birds were AMAZING!  I was in bird utopia! 
Arrrrgh! I forgot to bring some peanuts. 
From bed to the dock was my first stop each morning as the girls - Daisy & Poppy would need to pee. *thanks to Storm for leaving his dog with me. & I would sit and sip my tea.
I'd wander between the cottage and dock, in at 11 to nap...  deck, dock, bed nap.. lol!
Really.  I needed it bad. Holy cow.
I was instantly overtaken with the  peace and exhaustion- physically & mentally, took hold and said SLEEP. Thankfully, where ever I went, Daisy lay 3 feet away, ever watching me & Poppy. I LOVE my dogs. I love all dogs.  I was so relaxed I slept with all the windows and doors open on the hottest few days and  absorbed the quiet. Satellite Tv- I turned on and thought REALLY!?  REALLY Georgia!? It was in time for the line from Ghost Busters (* which I will watch @ my desk painting) "Do you have any Hobbies?"  - "I collect moulds, fungus and spores."  It cracked me up, lol - that is Storm.  He is anxious for  the fall foray season. ;)  I could NOT stay awake the first couple of days and hardly ate.  
My body was screaming and my mind called the shots. SLEEP
I even started to feel guilty- you're not painting...   oh well, sit back & breath.
I thought about a few people in specific on my mind lately all the time. 
I didn't shed a teaar- also hard for even me to believe - lol, I sat and chilled with Poppy & Daisy. We wandered, I caught a big frog and a tiny one, thew rocks and napped.

Now, I'm home for a bit & paint fumes drift up stairs,  the kitchen, it'c coming. 
Norm goes non-stop.  Bird is happy I am home. 
I tell you what... I feel stronger mentally  & physically :
God has me on the path, I just have to keep walking.
I know what needs to be done, there is no confusion in my mind.
I know what I want & I will have it.  
Focus on what I am here to do.  Draw.

I am drawing - it was an overwhelming desire yesterday - to draw about police abuse in America. Why?  SPEAK UP!! FOR EACH OTHER! We are ONE it should not be tolerated.
It's getting out of control, no wonder people are shooting cops- who does not think that?
Bring attention to it. Yes, there are great police officer out there but the evidence does not lie- thank God for cameras.  More on it tomorrow.
Understand also- I have a few Americans I'm really fond of - hee hee, seriously, I think about them and it's heart breaking. I want to have a few acres and tell them come on up, put up a tent and hang out.  This toon is born of love from my friends and I feel it does speak the truth.

Trump or Hillary?    .. .Hillary. 

A Thank YOU Universe & to my good friend Jim, I love that Guy  & everyone knows it.  
I was telling Storm what a wonderful friend he's been all these years, so many laughs. 
For assisting in providing me with peace & always showing me love.
You know, as I do with  everyone close to me at one time sooner or later it seems...
I put him to the test a few times & he has never left me.  XOX  Thank God.

xox Have Faith  <><

We started today with an adventure! I'm determined to take a vacation this fall - somewhere - I'm even contemplating Norway.. but that will mean walking - so I am walking! We left the house this a.m. at 8 and just returned its almost 10. I love my girls... they listen well - even when chasing wild rabbits, Daisy is away camping with Storm so I try to take these two out so they don't feel left out. I also have a things for Rocks and found a 'few' - I'll be painting later in the week. IF more people had dogs - less people would be taking pills, especially children. Dogs are probably cheaper than pills also in the long run.
Today it's painting cards for a few I love. I'll show you one below! I'm pretty sure this friend ( a male) does not have time to read my blog so I'm not worried about spoiling the surprise 
I had fun with this card - all the info and message on the back.. hee hee he  
It's for a friend who has not been so successful as of late with his fishing  - lol 
I'm sure he will smile when he gets this forever fish! A one of a kind!
Hallmark - should make these cards, if I do say so myself ;)  Time to get creative- how about you? Or will you come up with some excuse today as why you can't?
The choice is ours!

Me- I'm going to go spend time alone- which I really enjoy, alone with the dogs.. lol.
Painting in Peace, creating beautiful images someone is sure to enjoy. 

Have faith
​xox <><

'I was mailed a few gifts recently! Talk about feeling loved. ;)
 & believe it or not - I was gifted TWO recycled buddha bottles in the same day- I think LB is calling!! One was transformed into a wonderful incense burner (seen below) it works terrific as you can see in the photos, all the way from my friend Toti in Mexico! Talk about make me smile, her handsome hubby *I tell him this all the time, I cant help myself, he has such a wonderful smile...  he put some TLC  into this buddha bottle for me.  Earlier in the same day my pal Cathy came over with a 'Buddha Totem' recycled garden art! Complete with a bee glass my friend Dave from high school gifted me! -It is such a beautiful reminder by the pond of my friends, sunshine and  life in general!  I am so inspired I might try to make one!

Tara Roberts- a glass artist I've become IG friends with also send me a slice of her recent millie pull! Alice in wonderland! It's pointillism with glass IMO,  I shared the images before - Tara and her  partner - Jason also a glass artist are now working on a wolf in the forrest!
I hold the tiny pieces in my hand and admire the patience and work that goes into this glass masterpiece!  The rose in Taras piece was made by Jerry Kelly. It's so small, it amazes me to hold it. I have a bigger  rose and I also have been playing with it in a drawing.. more on that later!

I also had this woman make me a set of dish towels! I approached KC Kush on IG and asked if she would be interested in BARTERING, she said sure! We made a mutual agreement and  exchanged gifts! The thing was she did not really know me and she researched -  I received the dish towels and thanked her! I then - gifted a couple to friends - it's what its all about- they too loved them! Spreading the love one tea towel and POT holder at a time  ;) 
I was honest and told her I loved them, but I daunting out in the kitchen - I kept one town for my studio desk, I love it- being black - you do not see all the INK when I clean my brushes.  It turns out she read my blog and then made me a custom apron!!  
I clearly now own the coolest cutom Cannbis apron ever - called it.
K.C.Kush on Instagram  It is comfortable, funky & fun - not to mention my 2 favourite colors! She has an ETSY shop if anyone is interested: https://www.etsy.com/shop/pnwcannacreations

I like to 'gift' art as you might be aware and yes it is nice to get gifts in the mail, letters, cards, stickers, notes, books! My gosh - I just got two books from Norway! lol - perfect timing for the gazebo reading hour.  It's true give and you get back.  
​I tell you, I love each gift as much as the other - each was sent with TLC - that is what means most to ME. 

I'm going in my painting room now to paint a GIFT for friends...  cause thats what it's all about. 

tomorrow - the BEEhouse boxes. ;)

Believe
<><
​ xox

I refuse work all the time lately, many times it is a project that seems too long,  others want me to draw 'their comics', conflict of interests, I need more time for my own  ideas, it's too daunting, not something I'd enjoy drawing for the next 3 months, there are  many reasons artists might not want to work except for the $$ - really, and as God has it - I don't need to work for money.  

I am thankfully, pretty darn content at the moment.  Many times the past couple of years especially, I have thought - I can't do it for obvious physical reasons and it's added stress to some degree - because jobs come with deadlines. I like to draw when the mood, idea hits.
This is one deadline I'm sure I'll meet, I love drawing & painting these  images.
17 for sure for the book!  I just realized last night I AM already 1/2 done! because I'm having so much fun! BONUS -I was given sheets with 'outlines' - draw what you want!  
Draw what i want!? YOU BET! And that is exactly what I am doing with all the LOVE I can muster I might add! I want this book to help and be successful - Not for the reasons most do - I want it to work! I want children to have safe interactions with dogs. 
I know a couple of children & adults who have been bitten over the years, I've blogged about it several times. Storm was bit when little. My fault. ;( I left him with our dog - who I felt more than safe with, but another male dog who' was in heat was visiting and Storm got in the way - one second.  I should he been more careful with a dog I did not know. Lesson learned.

Do what you love!  
I did work for Windy Willow Pet service in the past, Go check out the link: http://www.windywillowspetservices.ca
They have a little video I just saw and you will see my earlier work  for them!  The puppy training kit - it is easy and fun and interactive for children I highly recommend it for anyone bringing home a puppy!!  I was honoured when Rachelle the owner of the company called me again, not to mention I really like her- we hit it off & she trust me - I know what she wants - and will do my pest to provide it.
These paintings  will also make wonderful framed prints imo, or even gift cards.  
Either way I will helping prevent accident between dogs and children and that is fricken AWESOME!!! 
Wow, it brought back memories- Daisy was a pup when worked on the puppy kit project and she is in many of the images! Poppy was not even thought of, time flies.
Well it's back to it!  I have  drawings to do - I'm going to sneak in all our dogs of course and  few of my friends dogs too!

I had a great cannabis cartoon come to mind in the tub and I believe I will try to start a daily strip - probably about the dogs. I'm going to draw them smaller to see if I can still squeeze them in more often!!  
Have a terrific day.
Spend it with a dog you love... I have 4! That a lot of patting - I'm up for the task! 

Do what you love and the rest will follow! 

Oh, listening to a new podcast called the Cavern of Secrets.  I Am enjoying.  Like girlfriends hanging out and they talk about it all. I agree with most. If you wan to hear a normal Canadian conversation - have a listen.
Is it only Canadians who admit how f*cking scary Donald Trump is?

Believe
<>< 
xox

Forrest Elf is finished, it was a wonderful way to spend the first snow fallen day!  
This is a piece of wood from up in Halliburton that I picked on my last visit!  My friend had them on his property- wood slices, pulled from the water of a long ago existing  Saw Mill.
​I found a saw blade at the same time - still waiting for paint.
I was determined to paint a bluejay on this wood, wanted terribly to paint a bird on the smooth surface but this ELF kept screaming to all who looked. I saw a face but was more content on focusing on a blue jay - then my friend Linda said - 'I see a face!' My cousin saw a face, Norm saw a face and right until painting day.. the Elf won.  lol
I posted a photo on Facebook and it appears that most do see him there.

I worked around it all the while thinking I would add paint to the face last - no - it wanted to stay as is.. then I thought it would be fun to show anyone and ask 'what do you see?'  The rest takes a way from the face but not by much. I'm really curious to see if any little ones spot it! Above all else it was relaxing & enjoyable!!!

Some prime PIN time - the iPad comes in very handy - I had a real 'airhead' moment.  
I was searching bark on PIN.  Then I looked at what I was painting. hee hee hee 
I learned Poppy does not share well.  Scruffy was chilling on the pillow - until the heater turned on and then Poppy moved right in. lol  
Daisy is no longer permitted up stairs.  She nearly sent me flying down the stairs  20 times a day- and is constantly under my feet in my  painting room. I finally had it a few weeks ago, became very FIRM about the new rule - making sure everyone participated &  am happy to say she is already listening & no longer comes upstairs- we should have done it sooner - it is nice to her to stay OFF my bed also.  Poppy & Scruffy play more upstairs.

I hope you like my Forrest Elf. I think I know exactly where to hang him for a little while anyhow. OH - while painting - the little knot fell out. so I turned it into a mushroom and it may be removed. I will attach it with a piece of wishing line so it does not get lost.  It is an added little detail of fun! 

Tomorrow is New years Eve. 
2016 is here... Just another day? Just another year- never!
There is always much to be hopeful for!  I'm ending it on some great news and know it will continue on the same track.
We have plans.

Have Faith
xox <>< 

Poppy! Ready for action and service!  
I am beyond excited and thrilled! So much so  - I got dressed up today! lol
Poppy and I are going OUT!  
I was going to start this blog with I have good news and I have bad news..  the bad news being my condition has progressed,  I rarely get breaks and never know where or where an attack/episode  will come, but screw it! It's all good news! I'm still here and now able to get out and about again! Hopefully before the weather changes.
Its agreed  & Poppy is official with Dr.s papers and all. 

I wish I was not ill but I am and it's not going away.. so I better try to live with it. Simple.
Easier said than done when you're out in public become  frightened, wishing I was not having an attack in public, people look and often I see a kind of fear returned.
I stand still and I find my hands go out as my balance starts to wobble. 
* WHY Poppy is  Always clipped to my belt.
I don't I just need to try to ride it out, it only escalates when I'm alone.. so I stopped going out alone.  I can't expect Storm to take everywhere and I do want to go into few stores...  I have no intensions of going IN to restaurants with Poppy, but will sit in a patio - next summer. I mostly want to bring her to the library! I have trouble there.. I guess from bending over looking at books. I've already cleared it with them and cant wait for our first visit! 

At home when I have an 'episode' Poppy is on my lap, she climbs and 'kisses' me -  its the only time I get kisses .lol  I know my breathing becomes irregular and I stiffen up - I'm not sure how she knows but she does, often with minor episodes she'll just turn and look at me (while on my lap) more or less to say: o.k.?  I reassure her "I'm o.k. Poppy" and she puts her head back down. ;) She brings me back - zones me in.   I can look at her , pat her & the next think I'm focusing on her and the fear is gone. 
So why shouldn't I be able to take her with me!? 

It started a few months back when I tried to go into he dollar store (I had Poppy in her sling - not walking) and was told 'NO'.  The dollar store? I have seen kids in there who run around snot nosed,  touching everything - Poppy?  Please.  Anyhow, I have that woman to thank, she started the ball rolling. 

I am also designing a coloring sheet! Sure enough it happened yesterday, a little girl wanted to pat her & mom said no. Moms should always so no - you need know if the dog will bite, but the mom did say: "no, thats a working dog.." the little girl put up a fuss, so I explained and all was well.  Mom thanked me and off they went.  I don't want poppy touched or addressed.  I need her to focus on me. 

I already take Poppy to a Dr.s, for my appointments.
She never gets off my lap, she does not care where or why she is anywhere.
Understand  the dog does have to behave. 

Ask and you shall receive... sure enough, next thing I knew I was working on a logo for a woman in California in exchange for Poppy's custom vest! I needed something small. Had SERVICE so people understand do not touch, and comfortable for Poppy! 
I could not find anything on line * especially because of my hands not having strength, It needed to be strong velcro! April of California Chi  did an amazing job! I hope she is as thrilled with her logo!  She is on Facebook check her out!

Were on a mission now! 
Out and about with Poppy! I want to make this pleasant and have entered, asked and introduced.  Keswick is a small town - there are only so many places we can go. 
Yesterday it did my heart good. I hope to educate simply on people sometimes do need to have their pets with them. My canine  companion. It's off to the dollar store soon. ;)
I even had the vest designed for easy lifting. 

So stay tooned! Im a about to blog with my little dog! Before the winter weather has us captive in our  cabin! 
Draw a few cartoons and  design the coloring sheet.
Oh and did I mention she ALSO has her border crossing papers! 
Woot Woot! More on that too... 
Thank you California Chi! April and God for bringing it all together ;)
Have Faith
<><

I spent the past couple of days quietly cleaning my painting room.  
The last few mornings have been too cool in Canada to paint outside! Geez! lol I went out for a walk in full tracksuit get up.. Poppy shivering by myside!  
Remind me - it's August! I like to paint first thing int he morning, after reading - and it's too cold outside! So, in it is and I started painting last night, all cosy and warm. 

...Saw 4 is ready to go.. what will it be? Wait & see!  Painted you know with TLC & THC! 

...A new painting is up for sale - Splendour in the grass, a little Poppy fun. ;) 

...Today adding ink to a new Zen Kitty cartoon, of something playing on my mind-    Forgiving. 

...Good news and bad news my illness has progressed to the point I'm struggling with going  anywhere, Poppy is 2 and the good news is: she is official! More on that soon, but 
she now accompanies me to Dr. visits and more.  I feel a bit of power regained with my little Poppy by my side. Comfort for sure.  Its quite an interesting learning process.  
I am learning people with disabilities often feel  they are ashamed/shamed sometimes for them and it is simply not nice.  

...& then, (lol) inking a new bird cartoon about what I recently learned about coffee!
          Do you drink Shade or sun grown coffee?  
        Find out! One is accelerating the killing of birds, planet and  people.

...more on the desire enhancing drug approved by the FDA - nice to see I'm not alone in my          thinking. 

...a Facebook friend died.  Geeze... apparently he fell off his motorcycle when trying to avoid hitting an animal. He was a friend with my alias page also.  I have added a few - with no bullshit attitudes - yet kind hearts, I have liked- you know who you are, I post GeorgiaToons stuff anyhow - but at least the page allows me to communicate easily with a few friends and family.  Gone. No goodbyes.  Again. ;( 

...hurting my mind this week above all else - the FDA approved  prescribing Oxy for children, with serious pain issues! OMGosh. 
Please learn and share with anyone you know Storms Story! My son will soon be 23! 
AMEN!  Instead of cannabis - the safer alternative-less addictive and no accidental overdose Can they even prescribe the correct does? Are they making a smaller does pill for little ones? Wow. Big Pharma just took low to a new level.  Would you give your child oxycontin?
Research the side effects. Please.
Soon these issues will all be out of my mind and on paper and I pray that they will make at least ONE person think and change their mind against using pills instead of a plant. 

Now it's time to paint! 
Have faith! <>< 

A photo Storm caught of Poppy & I, hard at work on the computer.. PINing pet gifts for christmas no doubts. Actually we were not,  we were thinking of how to paint a Hippo - in hopes it will educate for their demise! 

Who does not love animals may as well stay away from here. lol
Below are photos of my best friends. Two legs and 4.  
I have very few friends that invite over but those that come often are shown how much they are loved... by me and my girls! 
Like it or Not! 
Pint size Poppy has to get in her loving and has mastered the 'neck manauver'... with the help of my son! Teaching her to ride on his shoulder comfortably - she takes to it and stays there! 
If you are sitting you are a potential pillow for poppy. Cathy is allergic - BUT they all love her as you can see as she sits on my sofa for a visit.  
She visited today - unexpected  but ALWAYS welcome. 

I had just sent out a message DO NOT DISTURB.. lol - she missed it.
I am taking real break.
No FB, No E mail, no PHONE.. nada. 
Snail mail - or you are out of luck. 
Peace, prayer and PAINT.
DRAW, Ask, Believe, Receive.  ( not what you think...)
I am not alone, I am never alone. 
If I want company I have them 4 of them - ready to play, go for a walk, run around in the back yard or lie on the sofa with a good book and snuggle, here they are ready and willing.
I know dog haters- I don't invite them to my home - I don't care who they are. 
The last thing I want my dogs to feel is uncomfortable in their home because of someone that dislikes animals. We are not that way. We show them love as they show us. It's why they never run away. 
Poppy was locked out once, in our confusion of arriving home - and stood at the front door and barked to get in! Thank God.

I have no tolerance for people who abuse dogs. 
I do believe they show little respect for others as well, 
pay attention and decide for yourself. 
WE are ONE on this planet. 
We are not here to mistreat or abuse animals. 
They are born to live, explore and 'be' as we are.  
We are not here to mistreat each other.  We do. 
Who are the animals?
Some days I'm not so sure.  I'm taking a break.

Some days I don't understand, feel blue and quite frankly - beat down. 
The load seems to be too heavy to bare. I don't want to see all the nasty in the world.
After a bit of a teary visit, Cathy  reassured me - I have reason to feel blue and be blue - 
she knows I won't be for long. ;) 
I won't because I have friends like Cathy in my life.

Until then.. I will blog - daily! For the next week at least.
And BE creative... focus on Teaching Only LOVE for that is what we are.
xox <>< Have Faith.

Wait until you see what she is making me! LOL