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

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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!?

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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
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A single rose can be my garden...
​ a single friend, my world.
~ Leo Buscaglia


I Am excited to paint! Tomorrow
Now it's off to read & relax.

BTW I am listening to a new artist:  http://jonathanroyofficial.com
**warning STEAMY video. All I noticed was the Mickey Mouse tattoo - *wink, wink.
Jonathan was born Canadian & is in Montreal. Hubba Hubba.
Good Things coming my way...  
I  loved  the song on iTunes but had no idea 'who' he was & decided to 'google' to share
with you..   (blush) I  just watched the song for the first time,
which starts on the website automatically.  Kowabunga.
He is worth the drive to Montreal, IMO.    lol   Really.
Fun fact, his dad is Patrick Roy.
What Canadian does not know Patrick Roy?  Well, what one my age range?
Have a listen or a watch.  About that tattoo.. he must be a 'classic Mickey fan.
Perfect way to end a long day.

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I AM inspired by Bud Ross.   Bob Ross.  
Painter extraordinaire.  

If you can’t paint after watching this man, countless times- all available online for free - as I did while painting this bud,  Isn’t he  a talented little Bud?  A Budding Artist you might say!! lol 
You can see how he holds the pallet like a Pro, not to mention the tiny happy tree on the  tiny canvas. 

You can also watch on Netflix - where I squeeze in the occasional episode - usually alone, break time- but still want to keep inspired- Bob is the man. His voice is as calming as his brush strokes, except when ‘it gets a beating! “Beat the devil out of it!”  

Unquestionably, he makes me a better painter after every episode!
I watch him make a simple path- with a twist of his brush, perhaps “A happy accident…” - it become a trail deer might trod on.  Bob  helps us escape as well as paint.   Helps us relax. 
No wonder the man is a success.
How  superb he share his gift with he rest of us.

Today, with this little Bud, I hoped to make a few smile above all
 I wanted to celebrate life, beauty, inspiring people & God.

Mission accomplished. “Bud Ross.”


                                 “We don't make mistakes. We just have happy accidents.”
                                                    —From "The Joy of Painting"

By the grace of God
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For my part
​I know nothing with any certainty,
but the sight of the stars makes me dream.

~Vincent Van Gogh

& Dream I will, until they become a reality
​or until the day I die. 

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Have Faith
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Dealing with a head cold (tis the season) today, I turned up the heater (bundled Poppy on my lap)  & painted this lovely Rumi Quote.  
The moment I read it, I thought how beautiful... 'a love so deep the ocean would get jealous.'   It's what we all deserve.   It's what I deserve.  
I can handle the ocean getting jealous, anything else is just added drama I no longer desier.
That, would be a very intense love.  For awhile anyway... that is why we must have individual hobbies and passions - to fulfill our lives when  our other Love is "lacking" or distracted.
                       
Today is December the 1st.
I  am not decorating inside this year, my heart is not 'in it'.  
The kitchen is not finished..  not that it matters. I've discussed it with Storm, he 'get's it'.  
I get defensive- in the past  I'm called a grinch, why?  Because I won't go into debt for 'gifts' we dont need or want. No thanks. Those days are done.  When I give someone  a gift it will becasue I want to - not because a date on the calander demands it, and expected to give to several - no wonder people get overwhelmed... I  won't contribute to it.
I'd rather have some good times with friends, a nice meal.. quality time with my son. We are going to the museum soon! ;)    * I 'get it' wanting Christmas to be special for little ones but the facts are the majority of people can not afford Christmas to the extent they do.
Please don't.  Give your children the gift of your time, not your added stress after the holidays when the bills come in.

On a positive note! Thanks to sites like PIN - there is an abundance of creative, affordable craft ideas for kids of all ages!!  Make something fun & I guarentee you - you will be creating a memory that wil last a life time!  I am making a fairy lamp! lol - Not that I have anyone in particular to give it to- yet- I will.  Have a peek if you can surf FB you can find a creative way to have fun with the kids or grandkids this holiday- cheap! xox
​Check the snowman below to bring you to PIN.

Have Faith!                                                                                                                                          23
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“Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.”
– Theodore Roosevelt

Have Faith
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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 

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Which, I no longer do.

I have so much to do you don't  even know.  Tired as fuck.
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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.
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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.

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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
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I'm done apologizing.
I am done feeling sorry for people - they get themselves where they are.
I am done thinking of others.
How can I get where I need to be unless I focus strictly on me?  It's my path.
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Exactly, I agree with God.  ;)  

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I AM the soul that lives within.

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Sitting in the sunshine, thinking - always thinking.. I wish I could stop.
I am tired,  especially thinking of others.   I think I'm just going to focus on me and see what happens... keep drawing, keep moving forward.  We all have choices to make or excuses.. I'm making choices.  I don't care what anyone else does, I am only responsible for my own actions. I saw this post a while ago on Chelsea Handlers Instagram and it hit home: 

Sketch more and think of all the fucking possibilities!!!  
TRUST your fucking gut!!!  

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I am forcing myself to paint every day.
This happens to be Yesterdays mood...   when I started it I was in tears,  slowly I focused on the art and not the heart and all felt a bit better when I was done.
'Art therapy' for sure, this one.
Until my son forced me out (lol - I love my son) & took me to buy some new paint!  
A slightly brighter image tomorrow.

I don't need anyone to believe in me.
I believe in myself.  

Now to focus on NOW & what is important:
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                    "Child of God you were created to create!" 

Believe
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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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Where would you go? Who would you be? Up in the sky or under the sea?
Both, I've been there the past few days & it was a pleasure, I plan on pursuing again soon.

Houston we have a problem - the paper is too big for my scanner & the image is a wee bit blury.  I'll make sure the next lines up.  A few photos of details below. I loved this watercolor - there is so much detail I truly did get lost.  With God. 
& the evolution of humans.  Bravery - curiosity.. intelligence!
Something new on PIN, a folder with each drawing, it's a great place to keep it all together - and keep from being distracted.  My GOSH, I will say I am grateful for my fellow 'male PIN's. They don't kill me with food everytime I log on. Talk about Distraction!
Have you heard about maple bacon crack?  Found on PIN - Don't hate me!!
I LOVE maple syrup! Tastes like Heaven. ;)

If you want to see how this will work check out PIN :
https://www.pinterest.com/georgiatoons/ 
This above Drawing for example is in the folder called: 
​Where would you Go? What would you Be?
If you are an artist and have access to the internet and are not using it to improve your gift - you snooze you loose. 

Today, I felt teary off and on I spoke with Jamies mom a bit ;(  I still can't sleep...
It's not been long. Around Christmas.  
I don't want to upset her. I'm not good at hiding emotion in my voice, ask Elly.
He is at peace, with God, where he belongs and always knew it. 
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I will have an update on Todd.  I'm not sure what happened today.
This is terrible lives torn apart over plants, babies made to suffer over politics. 

Soon, I paint... I need  some Laughing Buddha Love, and I will give it to myself. 
One thing that was 'perfect timing' - the day before, I got mail! From Russia with love!!!
More on that tomorrow.

Otters hold hands when they sleep so they don't drift apart.
They also have a little pocket where they keep a special rock. 

The perfect quote.
Inspired by love we can not fail. When drawing this I was put in the mood of happiness floating along with these two little otters, can you feel them? The snuggling?  
The feel of each others hands?
I can.

I never know what I will draw day to day, I go with the flow... like those otters.
I am often inspired by images I see - I figure- 'this is what I am to learn about today.'
I also enjoy a challenge ;)  Who doesn't. 
My first otters. 
3 hearts. See them?

Time to work on the NEW 'bird stand' door - lol 
I should have waited... personality has come out  & this bird demands I display him as he is!
Not some 'prissy circus clown' BUT an ARTIST!
Bold, beautiful, brilliant, sassy... he serenades me as I draw - time to do that now.

What will inspire you today? Love or hate?
Choose wisely. 

Believe
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Tis true. I know.  ;)
What seeds will you plant in 2016?  
Seeds of love or hate? It is that simple.

About the drawing...
I did it late last night. 
Too tired to look for my 'better water color', I use a pkg. purchased with 'art cards' many moons ago. The cards are great but the paint is CHALKY, the sensation is not pleasant as my hands glide across the drawing.  
Thank goodness for the program that edits or you would not see the black! 
1/2 way I was tempted to stop... clearly, I did not.
I went with the flow of the paint and the evening.

Either way it turned out here.
So, it is just an illusion.  The message is real. 
I have drawn very similar before - I guess, it keep wanting to repeat.  
BE Nice.  

Most Quotes drawn this year will be taken from a calendar, my wonderful friend Cathy gets me EVEY year for Christmas . I am sure you can still get one - and maybe for a deal-  I've included a link.  ;)
Above was  the 1st. date & drawing inspired, todays..
Hellen Keller.   hee hee hee. I can't wait.

Believe
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Never. Not in my mind. Not within.
I really enjoyed making this cartoon - it was a test to myself in many ways.
F*ck it!  I want to have some fun. 
I put on my kermit the frog headphones - *Still remember they were a great deal.  
Turned on my music- it plays quit an assortment- It chooses:
Dr Hook started: Hooked on a Feeling.  Oooga, Oooga , Oooga , Oooga CHAKA! Oooga Chaka!  I see my frogs dance!  
Choose it does, nothing is left to fate.  
Are you paying attention to every moment?

I went within and started to think of what was making me feel unhappy & what makes me feel happy. What, who, music, mood.. makes me smile, inspires - this included researching beautiful images of lotus flowers on PIN &- google, beauty & fun images of frogs in ponds.  Some actually make me giggle out loud.  

I remember, I am a child of God who is thankful for everything, including the pencils before me!   A sketch soon turns to painting. 
Tears have turned to a grin.. I am calm within.
My twitch seems to almost tame.  

I step out for a dinner snack & back.
Poppy and I paint well into 3:15a.m. this is when I put the music to sleep.
My frogs end with a slow Dance- Chris Issace: Wicked game. 

I couldn't wait to wake up and start all over again.

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​What will you create today - Good or bad?