Someone commented this on the survey (below) all I have to say is what about pedophiles?
& kids ? Wisdom comes with age. I am Assuming it was an older, more experienced person- a little wise that posted.   Too bad the rest of the world is not the same.
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Another full day of painting ahead! ;)   Thanks to my son this a.m. for getting my carrot cupcake & coffee from my favourite coffee shop. I paint the sleeves for them! You might just get a mini original with your espresso!   This was my TeaRex, inspired by Jessie who works there, she told us on one of our first visits her sister calls her 'TRex arms'. hee hee he .
For the record she does not.  
​Go in! You might get a little original! Local & Import in Georgina! 

Our for some hammock time then back into paint! 
Have faith! 
<>< xox
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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  <><

I just wanted to say Thank you!
Thank you to:
`Everyone who supports medical cannabis- even if they do not use it themselves.
`All who do use cannabis and are not ashamed but part of the educational movement - for healthier options for pain relief- mental relief, seizure relief, chronic pain.. you get it.
`Recreational users who also take the time to educate.
`Dr.s who are finally on board and supporting patients and giving them another option.
` Closet smokers - who are coming out of the closet! 
`Politicians who know we are adults who should be permitted to make informed decisions regarding our bodies.
`Kids who educate us by witnessing the miracle of cannabis as a medicine. I have one! 
`People who grow! Show and  then teach others what they know! 
`Women who are talking and toking more than ever - out loud!
`Professionals, actors, 'respected members of the community'  - those in power to be heard  saying something intelligent about cannabis, not contributing to the lies of confusion that already exist.

The list is endless - so, Thank YOU!  
Truly, you are making this journey easier and safer for us all. 

A fan from the first expo invited me to the Lift Expo. How neat was that!
He was even going to come up, get me and bring home. It was really kind of him...
Storm's also going and invited me as well so, I believe I will go.
I am excited as well as a bit nervous, its been a while since I've seen - it will be a new experience to finally go to an expo and take it all in..  We are attending Saturday, I kinda wish I was going Sunday as I prefer the  speakers- a few topics I've been very interested in.  Either way an eventful day! Poppy is joining me so if you go and see us say hello! 

I am giggling because - I am curious to see the Metro convention centre security guard. I hope she is still there. She cracked me up!  I am getting more excited just thinking about it to see everyone! Woo Hoo! 

Tomorrow!! The introduction to my 'International Cannabis collection! 
Lets have some creative fun!  & educate as well as bring attention to cannabis around the world!  First stop: Scotland! 

Believe 
xox
<>< 

Storm invited me to the mushroom dinner put on by the Mycological Society of Toronto,
I was, up until the last moment not sure I would go -  stuff.. eating at a restaurant. 
I did go and and so happy I did, our friend Mark that we met last year at the mushroom meal  joined us  for the ride down to the city, we had many laughs - the meal was terrific - the service superb!
Our waiter Michael was wonderful... and I met another waiter and asked him his name in conversation - I like to know name when I am speaking with them...  He blurted it out and looked at me strange, we all started laughing and I said  " No, REALLY!?" laughing - he said 'really' & I said "prove it! " He pulled out his drivers licence and showed me and I laughed some more and got a big hug from 'Genghis Khan'.  
We watched Documentaries on Genghis Khan- I've blogged- so it was a really good giggle as you might imagine, this Genghis Khan a much nicer version I will say. 
I can't remember the last time I had such a good time! 
Storm was asked to help with the draw at the end of the evening- when we filled out the slip of paper I simply wrote 'Georgia' and drew a tiny mushroom beside my name - & folded the papers, tossed them in a bowl!   I said 'when I win they will only need my first name.' ( Positive thinking - right)  Storm went over into the other room- it's big place and  Mark and I talked on- next thing I know my name was called out - "Georgia! "  Yikes, I wondered what I had done...  lol  
I won! A gentleman (who got a hug) picked out my name and Storm told me later, all he could do was smile, he saw my name and couldn't even say it. It was a perfect way to end the evening.
I am not kidding when I tell you, sitting here now- I am drooling- thinking of the ravioli.  I wished they delivered.  They might, but it would probably cost me $200 for the taxi. :D

Now- It is Morel season and we hope to find some - ready for the frying pan!
Get out an explore nature! Teach your children how to me Mushroom hunters & they just might not hunt other creatures- when they learn the beauty of fungi and work their way up! 
Positive thinking - right?  I love my boy.
Now, I'm painting a bunch of mushroom works - just for FUNgi.

Believe <><  xox
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"I thought I was the first  gender neutral bathroom!?"

;) My sons comment as we drove for our coffee the other day...

Speaking of which!
There is a fantastic new tiny coffee shop in town with delicious baked goods and ALWAYS friendly, smiling happy girls behind the counter. It's like a breath of fresh air in this small town I tell you.

Nothing seems personal anymore, Storm went on Mothers day at 7:45 to Tim's (because I had requested)  he ordered 4 hash browns ( yes,  I like the hash browns- not the healthiest of ways to start the day I know) and  he was told he could have ONE...  when he questioned- "seriously?";  It is Tim Hortons, Sunday morning - Mothers day - go figure they would have fricken hash browns? Instead of hash browns he was given attitude.   This seems to be acceptable, it has happened far too many times to be just us &  in the coffee shop the other morning - it was agreed, big business has become big bullshit- if you are not happy - too bad, so sad- move on there is another car behind you.  
I did call to complain - and I do/did not want ANYTHING from them, I get enough 'free attitude' every time they screw up.  
Screwing UP is Normal, we all do it. I do it daily I'm sure. I also say sorry when deserved and IF I am wrong... thinking you can treat the customer like crap continually -  is eventually going to catch up-  I know and I'd bet (If I gambled) many of you have  got a wrong order & just continued on, never said a word.  How many people does this happen to. WHY should they change their attitude If we continue to REWARD them with our $. Done

 I will go a little further,  it is well worth it!  
A smile, a hello and someone that looks like they actually appreciate your business- its a breath of fresh air and I am happy to pay for it.
If you are in town please visit these lovely ladies ;)  I am crazy for the carrot muffin with cream cheese topping!  Just typing it has me glancing up at my clock & thinking 'what did she say her Sunday hours were? lol    
I did tell the girls I am a cartoonist - they have chalkboard walls! The other day Jessie, inspired by my cartooning - came up with one of her own for a coffee shop and it did give us a good giggle! "Let's get Sconed! " hee hee hee  I love it, she made my day & I had a great coffee! Go figure. 
​How cute is that  - by the way the scones are also very good! 
The coffee shop is located across from BIGBONE in Keswick- I'm off to shower & then head over for a carrot muffin- if you want meet me there! 

Believe
<><
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
<>< 

We just got back form a walk in the forrest! What a beautiful time to get out there and see all the trilliums! White & red.. at first they were all closed, Storm assured me.. "follow me.."
up and around to place with fewer trees and they were everywhere! A field of trilliums! 
We also found another FALSO morel. These morel are poisonous and every year STILL people are hospitalized due to mushroom poisoning :(    The FALSE - I would say since I just painted one are - shorter, stubbier, blacker and more brain like - also when you cut it open it is a mess. where as a REAL morel is clean on the inside. I picked a few photos for you to see!

I will comment to the terrible dog owner who bothered to pick up the poop and then left it on the post for all to see-  Really?  All this beauty- your hear with your dog- take your shit home with you!  I always pick up after the dogs and dispose of it properly- when I get home- not on someones property  or leave it in the forrest. Your better off just leaving it then- it would  degrade on its own time- without the bag, duh.  Storm said it's been there for weeks and next time I'M bringing a garbage bag and stick.  I did not see a lot of trash but I did see some and none is acceptable- who does this nowadays? Thoughtless humans. 

Today my son educated me on Bloodroot!  How interesting.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanguinaria   a medicinal plant with strong ties to love and energy.  It did look like it was bleeding after Storm cut into one for me. I just received my botanical painting book in the mail and sure enough it has a trillium!
Guess what I'm painting today! 

Walking through the forrest- we talk about so much... I was thinking about Alberta and the forrest fires - it will take so long to recover. Please be careful at all times.  I try not to think of all the animal lives lost- let alone all the humans that have to relocate.

It was a beautiful stroll, I appreciated it all the more. I'm going to bug my friend Justin to see what a couple of the plants we found were.  
Such beauty God provides us- get out and enjoy it, Storm said "you need to get out more mom" I agree. OUT more, I am.
My son was getting texts in the forrest... I'm not sure who from - he wouldn't share but he had a smile on his face the entire time. lol

I have news! BIG.. (for me anyhow) just finishing loose details.
It's time to paint some botanical!
 New canabis work as well. I have a new idea-  wait and see!!
 Oh, my hempwick  holder- is complete- I'll share tomorrow! 
Have a Beautiful Day! 

The universe brings people together everyday and the internet has made it all that easier.
I am grateful, in a short amount of time I made a friend  'Justin'.  Anyone who knows me knows - I am persistent,  when I get a  good vibe about a person-  I want to know more.
I want to surround myself with good vibes in life an on line - why not.
Those who make me smile and feel 'lifted'.  
Today, Storm and I were treated to a tour around a huge nursery - Humber Valley  Nursery in  Toronto by our new friend Justin.  How wonderful it was!  

Medicine for the mind, eyes & soul right here. Justin has worked with plats forever and you know it, Storm and I have talked all afternoon about things Justin said... little tips, information, fun facts - it was endless - I wished it had been.  
Already looking at the photos I wish I was back at the garden - it's o.k. we brought some home with  us!  Justin also sent me home with a 'Teasing Georgia rose Shrub!'
 Hee hee hee.   I'm so excited to watch it bloom & we each came home with a little cactus section- we were looking for some time- and to hang out in the 'tropical room'- GO! 
I wished I was closer I would bring my water colors! Orange, banana and lemon trees! Nut trees, herbs, grasses- pond stuff- I could wander in there for hours. The feel the smell, colors- energy - plants. medicine, life, inspiration. For the next few days Im painting cacti! I already have one in mind 'with bird.  I know why Justin is such a pleasant person, working with plants his entire life  has rubbed off on him. ;)  

I knew Justin was a fan of my art work and I see he has  his friendly feline posted on Instagram  so I decided very last minute to paint him a gift to bring to say thank you for the tour - I am so glad I did!
As with all work I put much TLC with THC into all I paint.  
I just knew Justin was going to be a really interesting, nice,  person.
How terrific when we get that vibe. I am thankful. I needed it today.
The plants. Spending the day with Storm walking around- surrounded by gifts of life- nature- plants and Justin. Today was a great day.
Poppy enjoyed herself as well, you know I forget about her- unless she stands on my leg to remind 'I'm here.'  Thankful.

Believe
xox
<>< 

Oh, Canada!!
Canada has changed a lot in the past 10 years, but never so shockingly as it did in December, 2012. That month Canada went from 2.5 million protected lakes and rivers to 159 protected lakes and rivers. 

You need to ask, why?  This is a quote from the Huff Post, it’s a pretty good assessment.

"It means the removal of almost every lake and river we know from the Navigable Waters Protection Act. From one day to the next we went from 2.5 million protected lakes and rivers in Canada to 159 lakes and rivers protected. You name the river, you name the lake and it is no longer protected by this act, and this has nothing to do with the budget that the government rammed through, it has everything to do with pipelines, because you are able to now are able to ruin navigation and not trigger an environmental assessment."

One little tidbit they didn’t mention is the most of the protected lakes and river are in Conservative ridings. Places that have millionaires cottages perched on the shores. The rest of us can just suck it up.

I’m angry; my children will likely lose the opportunity to swim in clear clean water (unless they marry money) and the risk to the environment, just when the rest of the world is starting to clean their countries up, will have reached epic proportion in Canada. My grand children will be at risk, their health, safety, lifestyle and living environment will be negatively impacted to benefit a handful of international mining companies and their rich shareholders (who live with THEIR children beside the protected lakes.)

This just boggles my mind.. since when is one group of people more important than another? Since when has Canada been willing to sellout its citizens? There is no net benefit, no silver lining, no payoff , unless of course you’ve invested in mining companies.

We need to ask our Conservative government a few questions. First- who are you working for? Second- Why are you so willing to risk your children’s future when you have a choice not to? Third, do you know what your grandchildren will think and say about you?

We need to get angry, folks, we need to start showing an interest in what our governments, at all levels, do in our names.

CETA, the European free trade deal is set to be ratified in September. Once that’s through we can expect even more attacks on what laws we have in place provincially to protect our wild and not so wild areas. This trade deals allow corporations to sue countries who have environmental laws that might hurt their “future” profits.. nice for them, eh? We’re rapidly losing control of our laws to greedy corporations and this Conservative government is smoothing the way.

Go find a nice lake or river bank this weekend, swim.. wash your hair, take a tire tube and show the kids how to paddle around the shore looking for minnows and turtles. You better take pictures though, as this is likely the last generation who will be able to enjoy it.


*Thank You Ellen Durkee!  Terrific Guest Blog. 
I get by with a little help from my friends!  <><
Read this.. more on the topic! 
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/lakes-across-canada-face-being-turned-into-mine-dump-sites-1.733972
You won't believe <>< ;( 


To see the Stephfin carper  in the flesh (yours), join me tomorrow at the Painted Perch Challenge!  I think it's going to be a lot of fun, Norm myself & Poppy! Adopting out - Zen Kitties and enjoying the day! My other artist friend Ellen Downe is also going! 
The kitties are $20 each with $5. for each purchase going to the Georgina Food pantry. 
* I figure that would cover mailing and they sell on line for $20 ;)  


I am just looking forward to the DAY!! In the park! Music! Crafts! Friends! Fun!
Come say hello, and if YOU want a free post card, just ask ;) 
xox <>< 

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. 
Leo Buscaglia 

I had the pleasure recently of meeting Theresa ♥. Theresa owns and operated Practice Healing  in  town. Theresa has been inviting me for a massage for years!! Our son's  are friends, we had never met but knew of each other.  I decided to finally take her up on it and - I AM so happy I did!!!  I had by far the best massage I have ever had- if you know me you know I won't say that if it is not true.  But, it was more... first our visit started with the infared sauna!  OH - that was so nice- I'm not a fan of hot tubs or traditional sauna's - I find I' can't breath in Saunas but this was completely different!  The next thing we were peeling off the layers, laughing, planning and more!  

I really liked Theresa, her good vibes and desire to heal are evident in all she does, from her neat recycling tips and tricks - Healing the planet too- that right there shows me the level of passion Theresa is putting into this new adventure. It is not a business to her, it is  a state of mind.  I am thinking about signing up for Yoga - I have not in the past because of my arthritis but Theresa assures me I can come, try and just go at my own pace.  
I was only going to be about an hour I told Storm .... 4 hours later - a visit to Practice Healing and a new adventure born!!! So much so - I am going to be working with Theresa on a few projects.  I believe we have the same ideas and hopes and dreams!  I came away from that visit more than relaxed, I was revived!  

I asked Theresa to write a short Bio - on what Practice Healing means to her:

I am a healer, as I believe we all are. The body is in a constant state of healing itself. I want to teach others to enhance their abilities in this direction. I want to help people  realize we are responsable for the care of our body, mind, and spirit.
I have always loved people, of all ages. I have six children of my own, and eight grandchildren. I have always loved helping people too and so an opportunity arrived that I could go back to school and I decided on massage therapy.
I'm in my eighth year of practicing massage therpay and I feel I was created for this job. I have a passion to help others and have discovered that God has answered my request to have the gift of healing. I feel entirely privileged to have the education I have and the opportunity to share my gifts with others to help them. 
Since graduating as a massage therapist I have also been certified as a reflexologist and yoga teacher, and completed a "thai massage for the table'"course.
I have practiced yoga since I was 15 and knew I would be a yoga teacher one day. So in 2010, when I was on my raw food yoga retreat in the jungles of Honduras, I decided I wanted my own raw food yoga retreat in the jungle, and I would go home to become a yoga teacher. So I did and I graduated last year. I greatly enjoyed my course with Paola Di Paola at Four Directions Yoga in Keswick. While taking the course I have to admit I coveted this yoga studio. It seemed perfect. As my teacher training was coming to an end my teacher and owner of Four Directions announced she was moving her studio to Woodville where her husband had built her a studio in their barn. The studio was mine to pursue! Interestingly enough, I did not jump at the chance to secure the studio.
I, in fact, panicked at the idea. So when another student took it over, I was relieved. 
I have practiced assisted yoga in my home since then, but have not pursued teaching anywhere else. The idea of a studio was percolating but it wasn't until August of 2012, when I was on my back deck practicing yoga, practicing healing a shoulder injury I have had since I was in my early 30's, I realized that I was not a yoga teacher. I was a healer who just used yoga, massage, reflexology, and music to bring healing to my clients and anyone that came my way to help. I have a personal trainer and as I learned many things about nutrition and weight training, I shared this with interested clients and anyone who would listen. I do believe in God and I believe it was God that gave me the idea that I'm not to open a "yoga" studio, but I am to open a "healing" studio and it is to be called "Practice Healing". I didn't have fear, but excitement and joy at the idea. I could help so many more people and as I thought more about it, floods of ideas came. I realized that we all practice healing every time we eat good food, every time we breathe, and every time we go to sleep. I want practice healing more in my life and teach and encourage others to do the same. My favourtie part about "Practice Healing" is this. Every time we extend kindness to someone or smile at someone or even hold the dood for someone we are bringing healing to them and we, in turn, are healed. I want to start a movement to help people realize that we are healers and to leave my studio knowing this, and to practice healing, themselves, others, and our world, and then I don't have to do it all! 
~Theresa

You will be hearing more about Practice Healing - You can find them on Face Book :
https://www.facebook.com/PracticeHealing    It is a new business, Theresa will be adding classes and more as people express the desire- her desire to heal is also willing to bend over backwards (no pun intended yoga fans)  this only shows me the business is going to GROW!  I've included some photos below. 

              Want to be let in on a secret?  We have already stared our first project... 
                  Make plans: April 6th weekend..   The Healing Hearts ART show. 

*** I want to add something... a life lesson - learned.  YEARS ago, a friend was talking to me about Theresa.  She said she was 'weird' and I probably would not like her. The friend and I were close and I took her word for it..  upon meeting Theresa - all I could think after is - that friend, clearly did not know me.
I loved Theresa the moment I met her - I felt a connection.  Perhaps I was not ready  'back then'  either - but now - It is people exactly like Theresa that I want to surround myself with.  
Good Hearts trying to make this place (this great big place) better.
Luckily for me, we were meant to meet - it just took a little longer ♥.

Please visit: http://www.practicehealing.ca