Rise & Shine!! I was up till 3 and could not wait to get up an at it again today! 
Poppy, not as energetic as I am.. check out her little vid on My instagram account:
https://www.instagram.com/georgia.toons/www.instagram.com/georgia.toons/

Some days are meant to happen, not yet completed this entry this morning - the phone rang and I answered it- lol - all who know me - I don't usually answer my phone...  a woman from a well known publishing company in the USA called me asking about the book I was writing.  "tell me more.." so if I had to:
It's a book about Cannabis education, geared towards children - educating about natural medicine, cannabis in particular. It will touch on all medications, safety & precautions and help dispel the lies and negative stigma attached to cannabis. It comes with a cute, fun, imaginative, simple interactive toy.

That's enough said.
Now, I wonder as I often do- did she call to speak to me- or did she call so I could speak to her. The next thing I know - she is in an illegal state in the USA - she has too much to lose- how sad it that- but is interested as she has been diagnosed with M.S.
​ There you go.
Whom was meant to speak to whom today.
It was a very lovely, interesting - got me a little excited this a.m. conversation!!!

Time to PAINT!
​Up Up! How will you spend this day?

Stay Tooned...
Yoda inspired me, did he... see & wait, must you.

 **** & very soon..****
A Free  downloadable & printable 'Valentines Day cards' cut out sheet & More.
7 mini Cannabis friendly cards! *1 for the fungi lovers thrown in!

Simply - Color, Cut & Convey your love to someone! 
I'd like to help you spread some love this month! TLC & THC   
At least give someone  a giggle!
When is the last time someone one gave you a home made Valentine!?

Have Faith
<><
xox

Wow...  how does one react to todays news?
I woke up and asked- who won? 
"Trump.."    
"Tell me your joking"  I said.
Nope - No joke. I don't even know what to say..  I feel a sense of sadness for America today, one I have never had in my life before.  America will never be 'great again' in my mind,  some of the  statements made by the new president of the 'US of America', the hatred vomited from his own mouth these last months sadly will never be forgotten.
I did check out the page of a Chelsea Handler today- she's been bragging she would leave if Trump were to become next president... the comments on her page - wow,  and so it begins.  Come to Canada Chelsea...  please leave the gun mentality behind.   
I have several friends I'd love to welcome here today.  

ON a postive note..
I painted  Frida Poppy yesterday!  
Feeling a bit 'Fridaish' myself these days... I was inspired by a documentary I watched- I realized how little I knew about Frida.  Inspired is putting it mildly,  I WANT to PAINT today! A new canvas - Not sure what.  Anything - just to paint. 
Escape.  
Frida & Diego  - a love like that!?  Would you want it?
 Talk about inspiration feeding off of each other!  it gives me goosebumps! 
It was a fascinating documentary- I know more and will be learning more about Friday - today before I start the next painting.  I sent  a girlfriend an e mail telling her I want to be Canada's Frida! LOL,   I liked how she THOUGHT.   Bring it on baby. 
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Do what you love and you will not fail!

TOMORROW  a new cannabis cartoon..  a few on the way with cannabis
NOW FINALLY becoming MAINSTRM MEDICINE!!  
AMEN.

​You can see my Poppy Frida Time Lapse here:   On Instagram.

Have Faith
<><
​xox

I've come to the conclusion that people often think the blog is about them, when in fact it is not.  lol   Which leaves me wondering...   Why do people think this?    
It's not my concern, really.   I can't begin to assume.   Ask.
SO,  I've decided from this day forth - if I'm writing about someone, I will be happy to clarify whom I'm speaking of.   Why Not?  Which also brings this quote I've seen on PIN to mind:

This past week I've painted at least one painting a day -not huge - but kept me busy thinking.  Here's the thing. I'm not interested in nasty/shitty people anymore so, I'll just try to avoid & focus on the rest.
I am interested in fascinating, funny, educated in life, excited about people and issues.  
I'm not going to waste my breath, thoughts or time on those who are negative and can't dream... just cause you can't does not mean I can't !  I can, I do  I will.
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Painting at peace here & giggle, think, get angry, cry, dream, research & draw! 
All seems to find itself. I find myself.  At soon to be 53, I never felt more confident with my decisions... my trick it appears is learning patience.   hee hee hee
I know what I want.  I'm excited to welcome it.
What makes my heart beat faster, puts a SMILE on my face and makes me want to paint - that's what I'm focusing on!! I make no apologies.    You should too! 

My current toon does not have me smiling it's an editorial called: world war three. 
Less bitching - unless its about a 'world problem'.  
More painting... this too shall pass.

Everyday I am stepping out of my comfort zone and going one step closer to where I want to be. It's exciting! Poppy likes her new found  "main" character fame but she is in hibernation mode already with his cold grey weather, after getting me up at 4, she has been in bed ever since.  Hello November.
Bring on the SNOW! lol 

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
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Last nights giggle:
I took poppy for a late (sun setting) nights long walk! It was a beautiful evening the sun still warm.. I wore jeans but wished I had wore shorts!  I am thrilled with all our walking this summer - last night I thought - this is fantastic, we kept up a great pace, no balance issues Life is good... until the snow arrives anyhow.  ;)

This older gentleman  (my age- lol) walks towards me with a cute little dog (off leash) it runs over to Poppy- I realize how small she is when this small dog is 2x her size..  

I say: "Oh, he's cute! Whats his name?

The guys responds :
"LaFleur!... Like the hockey player. My son named him!"  & smiles at me
then he asks "what's your dogs name?"
Me: "Poppy! ... like Opium. I named her!"

Well.. if you could have seen this guys face! He put his hand up to his forehead like he had to seriously think about what I just said... it took him a second and then he burst out laughing.
We both did.. then I said 'nice meeting you' and went on my way.
Giggling as I left- his face made it all worth while. lol

*I am Canadian I knew instantly who he was referring to,  btw- I'm not sure et it was Lafeur I do know it was a Canadian hockey player!! lol 
​I'm up and ready to PAINT! How about you? Lets get this show on the road!  
Have a terrific day! Do what you love & the rest WILL follow.

Have Faith
xox
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As you might know,I'm out of the FB bubble... lol - my son told me this a.m.  Dana Larson
was arrested for GIVING away seeds.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/dana-larsen-custody-pot-seed-handout-tour-1.3524504
GOOD FOR HIM!! I wanted to do this a couple years back! I drew a cartoon about it - Free seeds with every comic but my friend Marco informed me it wouldn't be wise as 'I could be arrested' even though I was giving them away for FREE.  I thought then it was ridiclous and still do!  Already - tax payers dollars are NOW being wasted! AGAIN.  Seriously - have we nothing better to focus on!? 
The police will give a statement on this- big deal-  what can they possibly say?
He was giving away free seeds. Many will never get planted.   Seed for a PLANT that  has never  killed anyone - it is not poisonous - as a matter of fact the USA government has taken the patent out on it for its medicinal values- yet greedy politicians  in the USA also still send  people to jail over plants.  A Plant never been linked to a death  only helps many  feel better - I KNOW.
How much money do you think it has already cost us?
Here is a good article McLeans wrote back in 2013!  Phbbbbt.  http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/why-its-time-to-legalize-marijuana/
 2016 and arrested for seeds!
What judge will see this in court?  
I'm reading about people growing who are getting  $5. fines and then tossed out of court.  
If ONLY our money was going towards education, healthcare, hunger, jobs.. GEEZE!
Put the money towards 'potholes' would be better productive!  No.. lets 'bust' someone for GIVING away seeds. What ever dufus made that decision.. seriously needs to be educated on cannabis and empathy towards others.

Me.. I'm painting, learning gouache, drawing a cartoon, and painting a birdhouse...
​How about YOU?  

Believe
xox
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To learn about the eggs: http://www.welovedaruma.com/en/about_daruma.html   Easter and the symbolism of rebirth, spring, new growth, forgiveness & hope.
I feel stronger about this Easter and what it stands for than  I did only a year ago. 

I asked the guys if they wouldn't mind staying home this Easter even though we were invited to the 'family dinner - actually, I said I was staying home but they could go - lol -it did not go as planned... so, I painted  eggs to give to a very 'select few', purchased a new everyday tablecloth,  Norm  helped clean - we picked up some tulips and  Easter dinner  (cooked and catered by mom) was  terrific. Perfect. 

​It  was a peaceful day... leading up to a mini Spring break. 
I've decided to take some time to read and draw, think and draw... spend time with Jesus- as I become less religious.  This Rosary you see is my meditation.  
I sleep with it wrapped around my hand and wake up with it still there many mornings. 
Think what you want- I don't care, it brings me peace.  
It reminds me that miracles happen every second of every day, inspired by LOVE.
Time again to Go within, with Buddha and past time with Poppy as spring gets closer to becoming summer. 

I can't promise I will keep up the blog the next few weeks, I only have a short allowance for internet time, I can promise I will be keeping very creative!
I will post one  'image' a day if nothing else, but this won't include original art work- some of it is top secret at the moment,  a few gifts I don't want people to know about yet...  a couple pieces taking a while to complete and a NEW project -  I'm not at liberty to discuss - yet.  ;) The days are getting longer and I am getting busier!  Amen.
 
To learn about the eggs: http://www.welovedaruma.com/en/about_daruma.html 
I also made something neat-- going on my ETSY page soon... 
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Do what you love & the rest will follow!
Believe
xox <>< 

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March the Month of celebration! I shall make it so!
March 1st:
NEW hair cut!  
Yoga mat and swanky outfit (lol) It does feel good, it was not expensive. 
Start YOGA today! DONE! 
Watch new  'Tom Hardy' movie tonight on Netflix (Yes, I am a Tom Hardy fan)!
Mail out a postcard make someone happy! DONE

 Tara Roberts is a glass artist who just finished a very cool Alice in Wonderland pendant with the assistance of her partner Jason Lee.  Both incredible glass artists - have  a look, you will see why, but it's Tara's Yoga stuff that has me smiling... her outfits are crazy! I guess I never knew Yoga outfits looked like that.  It's been on 'My Mind and today was the Day!
She posts herself and I've decided to do the same.  More on Tara's glass soon.

In a few days I'll be 'another year here.' :)
I don't sruggle with weight at all- anymore, with what is happening in this brain - but - the other day I had to get under my desk  - and had just as hard a time getting down as I did getting up again!! Seriously! I thought "my God Georgia! STRETCH and do it right!,  I know too many '80 year olds',  who could run circles around me right now!"  
I got my hair cut at Aldos salon, in town for as long as I have - he still looks th same & Mary who cut my hair, made it a lovely exeerience, I was relaxed. I am grateful. 
Anyhow Yoga was a failure- I couldn't see my computer once on the floor, the dogs had me laughing so hard it could hardly catch my breath at on point and Poppy was poppy! When I had an attack, she comes and stands over me - the harder the twitch the harder she presses down! lol So, Yoga was infact a great success. I felt good, stretched - I did very little - that was the agreement I made with myself.
I'll finish this evening the same way, before bed. Without he dogs.
Scruffy too, would not get off my matt!! Never a dull moment.
Back to my painting - cannabis nature quote 

​Believe
xox