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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Have Faith 
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xox
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On my Mind..

Justin Trudeau.. should've challenged Trump to a boxing match for fun. hmmm.
I'll leave it to you to decide who you think would win. Mr.Trudeau was criticized on the weekend for  appealing to the  rich regarding the 'angry middle class..  at a gala  attended by the rich. Irony it was said.  Stop and think for one second here.
HOW many galas thrown by the rich, attended BY the rich, NEVER bring up the plights of the angry middle class let alone any other issue other than the $250 caviar appetizers.  
Political Media Drama :(  We see how it divides America.
Why not show some support instead of continuing to divide.
​
I was speaking to a friend  recently who went the extra mile.. he  had his garden  upscaled and then called the mayor of his town, he did all this for insurance reasons*  -apparently  they came, including the fire dept- he had to make a few changes (small things- still costly$$$) etc.  It passes inspection with flying colors! Raves from all around he tells me only to find Health Canada of course did not approve him the first time in 11 years.  & tells him to shut it down. With a suggestion of 3 places (only 3?) he could get his meds now.  Guess who the 3 were.  
He tells me the media won't touch it.  Hmmm food for thought, for all considering doing the RIGHT thing. Irony.

I know people now who have their medications COVERED by the company insurance!
​Do not be told otherwise. If they cover medication - THEY COVER ALL Medication legally bought and paid for. Look into it if you think you might apply.

I'm painting bears  with a special healing kiss... with a bit of  kiss education.
Something you can even try with your dogs!
Sounds Kinky Eh!!   lol come back soon to see.

Have Faith
<>< 
​xox

Georgia ... On my Mind.        Thief.
Every now and then I see 'my art' on someone else's social media page with no credit to me. Taking compliments for my work- instead of redirecting people- "Check out Georgiatoons @ whatever..."  I have even seen people go so far as remove my name and enter in their own.
I very recently, saw one of my ideas almost re-drawn detail for detail  with a  few minor changes, the 'artist' took no credit (I guess not)- but 'the company' did for it's 'originality'.
At first I was in shock... slowly I felt a 'smile materialize across my face- like the Grinch,  a  pathetic attempt to steal my idea - without the talent - please.
I am owning it.  I DID create it. 
Did it get more 'likes' than mine? Yes. lol -  more people.  That's how it works. 
It won't make me give up.
All it does is show me who is paying attention & trying to make attempts at being - ME.
Am I wrong?  I am the only 'Georgia Toons.

Talent. Yes. I work hard. I paint EVERY day, all day-  It is a skill like any other.  
Go ahead, try. You can't steal my creativity or talent.  

It is stealing and it means: 
          YOU LACK imagination & morals.

simply, you are a thief like every other petty thief,  taking what does not belong to you.
***Print my artwork and sell my card ideas without my permission - Thief.
Re draw my idea with a few tweaks": Thief.
Re-use my work and take credit: Thief and someone will let me know sooner or later.
Take any work off this website without my permission to use.. thief.

It has me wondering about instagram - again to share or not to share. 
My goal is to educate, hopefully make people smile & think.
It won't happen if I do not share. 

I am in the process of working on a couple projects,  out in time for next year. I finally feel- 'strong enough to focus on a few of these projects. Guaranteed to make every cannabis enthusiast smile. Never before seen ART.  I paint all day - every day, you don't see 1/2.  I'm getting better every day, ideas and painting- while thieves surf on line and seal others ideas. That is how it will always be.  

I feel 'wonderful, elated, powerful & passionate when creating.
A Thief will never feel the same stealing. 

Here is another blog by an artist .. 
Please read this blog to better understand:
http://brendaswenson.blogspot.ca/2015/11/stealing-is-not-form-of-flattery.html

Back to painting..  

With Love
Georgia
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xox

Ha ha ha ha! I cracked up at 5 a.m. drawing this.  

Thank you God for another day & idea.. hee hee hee  
I know you've got my back.

Cannabis is medicine.
This is me HIGH at 5a.m.   Thanking God.

Wait until you see tomorrows painting...
another good one by the Big Guy & his cannabis cartoonist.. he has me on a roll,  no?
 LOL!  

ANOTHER VALENTINE coloring card too! 
Stay Tooned...

I might send this to my pal Jerry.  Check out his work and his DAUGHTER!
Tiny little glass genius.
I have one I'm giving  to Martin  that will give him a giggle. He's a fan of cartoons.
It was after all inspired by my little 'desk ROOR'. 

;) 

HAVE FAITH!
XOX     <    Whom ever needs it.
<><

Dab or Dab not. There is no try.  lol 
I love Yoda! I  also am a fan of cannabis. Try it all, in all ways do.
Edibles, smoked, drinkable, baked, candies, rolled, hash, oil.
Cannabis comes in many forms and I don't see this changing anytime soon.
Actually, my son who explains everything to me, my "Yoda"  explained Dabbing’ as he does whenever I ask - or I'm on google for hours. This way I'm at least pointed in the right correct direction.  I've had people offer dabs for a while and I tried off and on.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Have Faith
xox 
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Let's fall in love.

Let's fall in love!!  No, NOT with a  person but with what you do! 
Love what you do! & the rest will follow.
Make yourself happy and it will shine out of every pore & more.  lol 

This month along with sharing LOVE & cannabis in every drawing  I'm going to share some of the people in my life who I care for, am inspired by, love,  like and including those who put love into the world for others.  Either for whom they 'are' or what they do, making a difference for millions or one. Who cares...  Making a difference is all that matters. 

Today, I share another cartoonist friend (with many talents) Ivan Art, he make a difference every day!  Ivan & his wife Simone - a creative couple inspiring others around them in Switzerland  as well as reaching the masses through their art.  Awesome.  
​Love is grand.

It's float time for Ivan!  Ora, io non parlo italiano, mi dispiace sto solo scherzando ora utilizzando Google Translate, obiettivo-ha un ascolto o guardare e si vedrà Ivan 1/2 attraverso il video! Educare Migliaia lungo il sentiero percorso parata & cannabis!  

Speaking of  Do what you love...  I have a NEW EASEL -  I did what I loved!
Today I'lll be putting it to good use. Woot Woot!!   Time for some acrylic paint.

The foxes are my imagined couples just meeting perhaps for the first time..
in the field of love. 

Tomorrow:  LOVE in the form of 'flowers'
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Have Faith
<><
​xox

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.

Have faith
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​xox

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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xox

I was sitting at the kitchen table with a friend- who brought BIRD a gift, some 'bird friendly' plants to turn my office into a mini  dazzling jungle! - lol 
We were sitting there when he asked me - “Did you hear Marco the Strain Hunter died yesterday?”  My mind instantly went - What?? Marco dead? From TY?? But not a Strain Hunter..  I do not have a FB feed,  it was confirmed online instantly
- Franko The Strain Hunter has died.

I felt bad for my friend as I started to cry, he apologized.  He did not know it would effect me the way it did. In a way I thanked him,  it was nicer hearing it from a friend than seeing it on line myself. I am floored.  

Franko was the very first person Storm met at our very first EXPO and  asked to take his photo with him - he looked up to Franko “The Strain Hunter!” The guys signed a Poster to him, it hangs in his apartment still, and struck up a conversation with him, I was thrilled.   Storm visited them in Europe last year and went fishing just this past summer with Arjan, the look on his face when he confirmed the news  said it all.  
Franko was by far one of the most passionate growers there was out there.
Photos of him fondling the plant like they were his lovers & they were.   He will be deeply missed, I can’t imagine how his business partners/closest friends, as well as his family are feeling.  Rest in Peace Franko and THANK you of being a positive influence in my sons life & for Cannabis - WORLD WIDE.

By the Grace of God - yep.
xox
<><

What do  you think Queen Elizabeth 1 did when she had her period & cramps?
Did she Reach for the Tylenol?  Which has NOW been proven linked to  several deaths.  
​No, she 'called' for  cannabis instead. FACT.   
Chances are she did not smoke it but drank it in a tea... much like I do at bedtime.
I still wake up easily if I hear any noise & I'm always refreshed  in the morning with no  'hang over'.  

Queen Elizabeth 1 was impressive as is this  current Queen,  it is not a job I would want - even with the benefits. Cannabis therefore, the  'QUEEN of plants'  for assisting in easing the body & brain is far from dead.
​
Long live the Queen!!!

Who will it be next?

Have faith
<><
​ xox

I can't stop thinking of the Tragically Hip, Gord Downie in particular and his brain cancer. His performance had me spell bound, apparently I am not alone. He is 52, same age I am and  dying, the moment he uttered the words:  Tired as Fuck, I though "I bet you are &  yes I am".    I thought about him all day, I had a very difficult day with pain and  didn't speak much to say the least... my attacks in the morning had me pretty much 'sitting' all day, exhausted. HOW the fuck does he do it?  
It is his passion, his meaning, purpose and WOW  he did it! HUGE!!  
Thank you Gord you make Canada proud! 
I was talking to my mom today (who helped me defrost a freezer, cook dinner & clean the NOT finished kitchen! Yeah!!) about the love you see emanate from Justin Trudeau. You can't deny, I feel honoured to have him representing our country- especially when you see what our friends are dealing with across the border. Mom said he shared a photo of Sophie breast feeding  during breast feeing week, wow. I wish I had a photo of Storm, he use to laugh, it was an incredible time of bonding that is undeniable.   

Gord stole my heart with one concert, I was very emotional when he was screaming and his pain was clearly visible- the pain of frustration... why the fuck is this happening to me?  My son looked at me-  he knows that is exactly how I feel so many days it's insane lately. 
The love you see for the people he surrounded himself with, his Canadianisms.. "Piss and Chicken shit", common Canadian terms.. lol.    This is not a dress rehearsal  this is your life.
I am also going to be NOW focusing on more serious issues in Canada - there are enough of them. I wanted to thank Gord in my own way and remind myself it's 'o.k. to be 'Tired as Fuck'... we are all there.. so I painted a Canadian beaver- a busy little guy who we can associate with must be Tired as Fuck! ;) Storm cam e in my room as I was painting put his hands on my shoulder and said: "I bet your Tired as Fuck".. Yes, I am.  I had an attack so bad first thing in the day I nearly chocked and they both witnessed it.  Only 1/2 of my face winced in pain and crying, after I went to paint.  I did what I love.  Just like Gord.
I post my beaver on FB and someone tells me to stop using the 'F' word.  OMGOSH. 
I told them to 'stay off my fucking FB page'.  Really, the things I see on Fb are heart breaking - it is why I limit my time as much as I do, she commented on me using the 'F' word? I wonder how many other things she took time to comment on.  Give me a FUCKING break. 

IT's just a word, as a matter of fact its a cool fucking song & people who judge me, or you for swearing without KNOWING us are just that judgmental. If saying 'fuck' is the worst thing I do all day- Oh well. I'm sorry, thatis part of this problem! PICK SOMETHING that means something and focus on that!  Try to make it better!  Don't sit around on FB all day and  tell me not to use the 'F' word. 
I hope she is reading the fucking blog! .. :) Actually we kinda apologized to each other on FB. which is awesome, I like he  - Oh well got her thinking and got me thinking and this is what Life is about.  But we should really be thinking about bigger issues like Gord said.  
I hope he is with us a long time still.  
​Have faith  <><,  xox

'I painted it out.. out of my system and it only took 3 fucks. lol
I'm calling today: fucking fantastic Monday!
Yesterday, I was thinking about excuses, not others but my own and I became angry with myself.
"I am tired", "this twitch is getting to me.. ",  "my feet hurt"  blah blah blah... then I saw a post about Terry Fox and was humbled this Canada day long weekend.  If you do not know who Terry Fox is you are not Canadian.. he was a young man 21,who ran across canada  on one leg (the other he lost to cancer) to raise awareness.  I am tired of excuses, mine and others.  ;)
The 1st fuck I was angry and hurt..
The 2nd fuck I had more time to think, was still upset but  feeling more confident in my choices and decision to distance myself.
The 3rd fuck- was more a reminder for myself- Keep Going Georgia - make no excuses.
Take no excuses. You will or you won't, you do or you don't... yes or no - I've no time for  bullshit. Today I started off this glorious day out in  my new and improved hammock! I realized back in the house how the sunshine was in these photos and  It was a fantastic was to start this day!  Fuck You! I'm moved on! I feel Fucking fantastic!  lol   
It's just a word people--- do we not have more important issues to focus on?
Embrace the fuck and focus on other stuff! That might be my new one- Embrace the fuck! 
I hope you reading this has a fucking fantastic day!
I have no room today for anything but joy!  Time to finish my Alice-  Mad Hatter!!! 
A new painting - what a challenge - I love painting a night sky, more on it soon. 
Have a Fantastic Fucking day! 
For my American friends Have a Fucking Fantastic Forth of July! Woo Hoo! Play safe.

Have Faith
xox
​ <>< 

Is it just me?  Am I the only one to think an e mail sent to the person  - actually goes to the person with the name attached?
* I am feeling naive.  ;(  
​I sent a letter to John Torey.. I went to his www and it says to contact the mayor see below:

I e mailed a Letter to John Torey  SO, I ASSumed ;(  here is his e mail address:

 Is it just me?  If you  go to a www and you see the e mail address - I expect it to be going to that person!  I sent a private, personal e mail to this address thinking it was JOHN TOREY  Only to find I was responded to by an assistant & given 'HIS opinion' to my letter to John Torey.  

WTF.. Well, thank you - had I wanted your opinion I would have asked for it!
NO WHERE on this website does it state:
Your letters will be received and addressed by JOHN TOREY STAFF!   WTF!
Had it STATED that - My letter would have been DIFFERENT.
JUST more bullshit- talk about unprofessional, I'm constantly reading how he judges and comments on others 'professional behaviour' - well DONE John Torey. I was talking  this over with a few- and we all agree. Rob Ford- Like him or not-   actually cared about individuals. Seems like Mr. Torey is making it clear who HIS 'preferred people' are. .. 
NOT Anyone that uses medical cannabis for their medicine. 

I guess as long as I'm not 'kissing ass' and in agreement MR. Torey is too busy to even read or consider my e mail, but who am I - just a nobody to Mr. Torey.  In his defence... I will say I do not live in Toronto anymore - and why should he acknowledge me,  I feel very passionately about it, I lived their my entire life and know many still who do and need compassion clubs.

YET today he is out and about helping those new to the community-  who gives a f*ck about those  existing and in need John?  
He blatantly suggest compassion clubs are a farse.
Just a reflection of the man speaking - I don't know?  
It is NOT  necessary- instead of 'helping everyone', he is stepping on some very seriously ill people with his remarks. He is 'the mayor' after all, not the PM.  Why does he think he has this much power over the people?  I think he is going to be in for a rude awakening..  everyone  is tired of this - how many times do the sick have to be dragged through court because of a politician? BECAUSE we choose to use a  healthier option as our medicine? 
IT is,  Opiate addiction and deaths rise daily in Toronto -  am I making this stuff up?
Cannabis deaths '0' yet- Cannabis patients are still persecuted in this Province,  Country -Canada. 

He clearly  IMO  (* and remember you are here, reading 'My BLOG' and this is all my opinion - not even necessarily that of my family- with the exception of Poppy - She agrees with me.) will ONLY show respect and support for those whom he and his STAFF feel  are deserving.   So be it.   

So you know and don't feel as naive as I do -  IF you  send a letter to the Mayor
- it does not go to the mayor - just another nobody like me, with an opinion will respond.

Believe
<><
xox 


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Well, it's one thing to have people send you photos of your post card or original art that they have had frames .. its another thing when you see a BUS  - Not just any bus - but the Cannabus over in Scotland - completely  decorated with GeorgiaToons art work!  WOW!
I saw the photos yesterday morning when I logged onto my 'other page'- the one that still allows me to socialize and see posts from a few of my friends.  I knew the bus was coming along- I've been watching from the start - I had no idea it would be decorated with my art work.  I keep thinking of the many people that will see this bus- If I know Robert- that will be many. lol - He's a bit of a social butterfly - that guy- and we have never met in person,  but he has a piece of my heart, and knows it.  Robert also is well aware of cannabis - in every aspect - and is as passionate about it for a medicine for Children as I am. 

A cannabus - I wish my bags were packed and ready to board the bus! I wonder if Poppy can gather overseas papers in record time- i wonder how that does work.  lol
It's a seed I've planted in my own mind &  we will see how it grows.  For now I will live vicariously through my friend Robert- if he allows :) and travel with him on that bus  with my art  - that is the most amazing start!  Yes, when I saw the photos, I blushed!  Storm shakes his head- 'Why does stuff continually surprise you like that mom? Your work means much to many."   

My work has only ever meant most to me- when it has helped our son. 
The impact it appears to have made on others was all an added blessing I never expected.
I feel incredibly emotional over a bus today ;) who knew. 
Thank you Robert. Thank you everyone who  has a postcard  framed or even help on the fridge with a magnet. THANK YOU! 
Wow, now I'm teary..  lol   time to paint my squirrels- I'm feeling so loved.
​
OH, you might remember Robert  also  purchased 'ZenKitty' a couple of years ago - for his Zen Kitty Cafe in Scotland and  just purchased a NEW logo! I'M EXCITED for him and this new venture! It's top secret at the moment- as soon as it is a reality - i'll share with you.

I am very honoured and proud to have made such wonderful friends ALL around the world.
Because of Cannabis - who knew?
The Universe, God..  the world wide cannabis tribe  knows & has a plan for us and this plant still, I smell it in the air.  

Feeling blessed 
Believe 
​xox <>< 

I will add more photos as the Bus and  the journey continue. 

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
​<>< 

Did I show you this cool painting I bought last year? By Adriel Restrepo.
He is on Facebook and his art is very affordable and it makes me SMILE!
This is what it is about! Create - MAKE emotions in others come alive! 
Right now.
​I am determined to make this year one of the best I've ever experienced! 

That list of goals here are a few:
- Take a new  art class every month.  (So far so good!)
-Try a new restaurant every month. - so far so good & my son said he will help me accomplish this task for 2016! 
-Pat (preferably sunggle- lol) an elephant... not sure how this will happen but, I am      determined.  I've patted a Dolphin.  Petted?    HUGGED! 
-DRAW/PAINT/DOODLE EVERY DAY!  So far so good.
-Take a painting trip this summer up North & PAINT in the wild in a cabin - just me and  Poppy.  A log cabin would be nice. Must look into this. 
​-Plant a raised vegetable garden!
-Learn a new dish once a month. lol  That is enough cooking time.
-Teach BBBird (how to sing 'Georgia' - Willie Style) so far so good.
-Explore more.
-Remember every single person you meet has hand in changing this universe so be MORE friendly!
-Send someone an original work of art every month. Big or small. Just because. 
   Send out the love you have been given! So far so good.
-Travel to the states to visit my friend Todd and a few others, possibly - *IF our $$$ does   NOT continue to drop! Kowabunga! Even with the price of gas- the exchange would be difficult. Luckily, we will stay and eat with friends! hahahhahahaa! Ready!?
-Tell people 'I love them'- Oh, I already do this - Good.
-Thank someone everyday! If they make you happy, smile- THANK them. Done!
- Learn how to paint better detail and take your time! So far so good.
-Be OPEN for all that God is going to send you this year! DONE!!!
-Encourage  young artists on instagram and send them originals.  Done.
- Pray, meditate, chant more. 
-NEW music! One new CD a month! Do you have a CD you want to send me? Please do! 
I'll trade you for a comic. lol  I love all EXCEPT hard rock, metal, punk. Techno.. electro.. hiphop.. hahhahhhaaa! I like it easy, relaxing & upbeat! 
- Open Etsy store...  almost. This will be our 'road trip fund'.  I figure.  ;)

Well back to it!
Thinking of this year, knowing - understanding - what I want the universe will do all in its power to help me accomplish! HOW exciting!  Makes me tingle with anticipation!   When inspired by love you cannot fail.
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Time to paint.

Please support artists like my friend Adreil, making us smile one 'Monkey Nova' at a time.

Believe 
xox <><

The week is gone and it's been hot. I love it.  Too hot to sit out in it for me & Poppy, but we have no problems painting in the heat on the deck.  I told Storm Im having trouble cartooning - although I have many - he said 'Good!'  
"Good? What do you mean by that?"  I exclaimed?? - ego steps in - you' don't like my cartoon masterpieces?  lol  
"No mom, it's just that your painting are fantastic right now - so why stop?"

Why indeed. Well, because Todd is in jail ;( for 3 years, pick up any paper and some Perv gets a slap on the wrist for destroying some kids  life.  WRONG.  If you think it is not, send me a message I'd like to know why.  Todd was hurting no one.
Just like the war on drugs,  wanting to sue the public, ALL the  'Dirty rotten Pigs" Yes, Im making a judgement call - that they catch- beating the crap out of people for no reason- the Abuse of Power in general seems to be at an all time high and the revolution is on the horizon. People are sick of it.  What reason would you have to beat someone who is helpless and at your mercy. Physically? NONE.  So... cartoons will be drawn, they scream to get out.

My new rule - if you come you paint is wonderful! LOL - So far, Linda painting a terrific mermaid and on Tuesday Bonnie and I painted! & her handsome hubby took photos of my own passerines! You will see 'My boyfriend' below, who tweets to me for a few years now.   Photos below.   I started my new fun painting - I'm struggling with my first gold fish, already his expression is causing me to giggle so I'll carry on. 
I've made it pretty clear, company is by invite only now.  No drop ins.  
I need days of peace. lol  Oprah might be disappointed.  ;)
I miss the Oprah show.  lol  Norm took tomorrow off! Wonderful! 
It's a busy weekend - of what else more painting! lol I am a lucky lady.
a few cartoons too I imagine - It's time.

Have faith <>< xox

Dear Rona.. I don't hate you, I find your behaviour, pretending to be so ignorant on such an important subject like cannabis is a terribly sad situation for ALL Canadian.
Just thought I'd clear that up. I don't hate anyone... 
I don't like S.H.either. 
lol

I drew this same idea a few years back, it wanted to be drawn again. 
Imagine me sitting at my desk - and drawing this, to draw such happy faces - it helps if you feel happy! Boat & bylaws aside, lol - I have much to be happy for! 

I'll share today- something I do love about Keswick and have for over 19 years is Quick Pizza. We go way back! 
When I use to have my studio, teaching kids art, cartooning & crafts I also had parties - It was crazy - some Saturdays I had 3 parties! Kids loved it here. I still miss it. 
BUT Quick Pizza provided the food.  Over the years.. stuff. One time I craved it but had no money, I phoned, Hamid (the owner) answered, I told him the truth and a pizza was delivered and paid for at a later date. I did this a few times over the years. it was on our account to just send the pizza.  It is what it is. He and I were o.k. with it.  
They have also offered Toonie Tuesday for as long as I can remember, think what you will, for years every Tuesday we have had Quick Pizza - $2. for a slice (and use to be drink) of fantastic pizza - you bet! That is $6.00 for diner for 3! Woot Woot! 
Canada is not the USA - this is a deal! lol I have several friends who have all admitted this.

They say you never miss anything until it is gone...  tis true, even with pizza.
Norm went to get diner a couple of weeks ago and they were CLOSED! What??  OMGoodness!  Norm spoke with Hamid and learned renovations were underway!  We had about 2 weeks to wait! Last Night - we had Quick again!  Amen & thank you!  Not just for, seriously the best pizza around - it is what company from the city now looks forward to & asks for! lol  Lucky for me!  It's much more than that.
Hamid and I are friends. I can say that. I like him, he and I have spoke over the years, usually as I waited for my pizza to cook. He shared much with me, as I with him. What many people don't know is he came here with nothing and could not even speak english but he WORKED and never stopped.  He forced himself to learn English anyway he could and he even paid a young kid (more than minimum wage) to correct him and help him with his English and his store as he started Quick.  The rest is history.  He never stopped working, I can tell you 9 out of 10 times he is there! Still.  He is a family man, some stories over the years we shared of our teen frustration - lol  We both have come out the other side with amazing Children, in our opinion.

He also reminded me to put racism aside when it was high, because we are friends. We should have a friend of every race, color and religion - we would try harder to get along.  In a perfect world.  He has the same struggles we all have & MORE and has persevered!  
We all sing a different song, pray to different Gods, 'Like' different comments - lol  
Let it Be. 
Work and be nice! Thats about it.  We have talked about everything and we agree it's simple... Be nice first. 
Are you going to judge people you don't know?  Go for it, your loss.  Or take the time to get to know someone, you might end up with a friend and great food. lol 

Recently, I ordered a pizza with company from the city here... the conversation was kinda filled with the usually: Hello handsome! You bet my dear! Alright I can't wait! 
A few seconds after hanging up, the phone rang.  My cousin could hear the person on the other end.. "Hello my love- you forgot mushrooms!"  lol! 
I replied:  "no darling, I have company and they do not like mushrooms!"
My cousin couldn't get over the relationship I have with 'my pizza guy', who delivers personally, our delicious pizza.   
Hahaha! The  names are just something we developed over the years. 
What I really call him is friend. Who happens to make the best pizza around! 
We had Quick for diner last night! YIPPIE!! Let me tell you - It got better! 
Can you believe it? Norm and I must have said 3 times - 'wow, this s good'.   I look forward to many more meals! Toonie  Tuesday or not - the price was bound to go up sooner or later - it is a once a week staple in our home.  
So, I am thankful for Hamid & family, for friendship and food!
I look forward to the next 20!! Nom Nom Nom! 
I should take photo of the pizza - but I never remember because we can't wait to dig in! 

Have Faith! 
xox 
<>< 

Ask most Canadians, legally using cannabis (40,000 & counting) as their prescribed medicine - Who stresses you out?   I bet you will hear the name 'Rona Ambrose' a few times.
Our outraged  'Health Minister'.     I don't know what that 'title' means anymore.

Stress Kills - some might argue - wrong - heart attacks kill! Yes and many times they are brought on by stress.  It is a fact. Stress can and will do all sort of terrible things to the body if it can. If we let it.. when I am sick and weak, unfortunately - those days are when I feel most vulnerable - and stress takes over.  As it will,  I am only human. 

Here is an article that was in the paper on the weekend, the Dr. is the same one who did my surgery. http://www.torontosun.com/2015/06/30/5-things-to-know-about-brain-aneurysms  it ends with ""The journey of this illness is not defined solely by the initial moment," Tymianski says of a rupture, "but by many downstream consequences of that initial moment."   ;( 

I bet stress is one of them.  Those consequences that lead to your head exploding. 
It is responsible for most  illnesses and death and if not responsible - then the main contributing factor. 

I can share our experience- first hand, as  mother of a child who used cannabis as his LEGAL medicine since 15 (Thank God) for his painful bone disease, and  as a patient myself, dealing with several issues- try as hard as I might, Rona Ambrose makes my heart beat faster and not in a good way. She makes my head pound when she speaks. 
I'm not alone. Many patients, worn down from illness already - have nothing but added stress because of RONA Ambrose. Therefore 'I refer ' to her as Rona Ambush! 
Since she is capable of taking so many at once. 
Ambushed by our own  'Health minister'. WTF.  She is outraged?

She attacks us like stress does - our 'health minister'.  

Not trying to heal us - more like a cancer that eats away as us until we die or give up. 
Denial, disregard and plain disrespect for  too many of us. 40,000 and growing to staggering amounts Rona. Simply because we choose the less addictive and in many cases safer option of a medicine.

Be vocal. If Rona Ambrose is adding stress to your life  tell someone.
Share it on her Facebook page - I was blocked or I would.
'Rona Ambrose is killing me slowly with her daily does of stress.' 
Is it not true? 
Bring awareness or do nothing.  
The choice is yours.  OURS.
One day it might not be. If Rona gets her way.


It's time she became accountable to ALL Canadians that NEED and deserve in 
OUR Country  - Health to be MINISTERED!
This is my daily life.. Vid. for Dr.s to watch.

Have Faith  <><

My friend Todd...
I have blogged about Todd before. I believe everything and everyone for a reason. I first met Todd at an EXPO and he 'called me' on something -  something I offered in my newsletter-  to make a long story short - he got my attention, we struck up a conversation and today I am honored to call him and his family friends.  

Todd GREW Cannabis legally in the united states.
HE DID. 
By paying for tax stamps! I have one right here on my desk to remind me daily of the injustise my friend faces (in the image above) Tennessee Department of Revenue -UNAUTHORIZED SUBSTANCE STAMP(s).. and guess what friends, they don't come cheap.  Todd has been playing by the rules, openly goes & pays for his stamps and they know what he has been growing. Todd even has a website he promotes- In other words...
*** IT'S BEEN NO BIG SECRET -  BUT not too long ago they still busted his door in and held a gun to his daughters head and arrested Todd.  You can research it all yourself or contact Todd, he has nothing to hide.
Shortly after being busted, his younger daughter Ariel was rushed to hospital  with pain in her abdomen only to find out she had cancer. She has undergone extensive surgeries and  cancer treatments. 
Todd has much going on.. His court date is July 14th. 2014.  
He does not know if he will go to jail very soon and what his he doing - he is MARCHING!  We are close, when this bust happened and I first spoke with Todd, he was frightened (how can one not be), now, I am witnessing a different Todd, one who knows he did nothing wrong and is tired of being pushed around and is tired of watching everyone being pushed around - for what?   NOW - A substance only a couple of states away is celebrated. 
 It is ridiculous!  
I am sure people who know Todd are thinking, why did'nt she draw Todd walking... 
-one of the reasons why I love my friend Todd, his letter starts off with this: