In my home, I Am the Queen Bee, and you should be too.
I painted this little reminder for my zen den.. I actually started it months back- the little Bee on the sunflower  (a gift already off to it's new home) was a push to complete my own bee.
I AM Queen Bee.    She also simply reminds me to 'Be ... as in Here  & Now. 
Small paintings are fun-  hung  where they can be easily overlooked - often catch ones attention.  I'm making a mini gallery wall in my zen den - where I read.

Are you the Queen Bee in your own home?  You should be.
I'm sure you keeping your hive as best as it can be...  

Be the Queen you are Created to Be.
Anyone tries to tell you otherwise.. tell them to buzz off.

With TLC & THC
Georgia

I'm not sure why I bought this book or rather why I was drawn to this one but I was. 
It's my cannabis education that also informed me about Human Trafficking - and how we waste  time & resources  with Drug trafficking - it's shameful.   I don't understand it.
I understand less..  people who are capable of sexually/physically abuse & hurt children - Then add the worst element you possibly can- the children are being perpetrated & used, abused by their own parents- is just FUCKING EVIL.

& for any who dare to argue Kids are o.k. with it - should read this book. The anger in his words years later- you can still feel his pain. I could .. it took me a long time to read this book, I had it before the last 2...  it is a true story of sexual abuse of a little boy and a very tragic story. While reading  I kept thinking - If I could get at his mother...  why didn't someone help him? How could they allow this to happen.. the name calling that went in my mind was not a good place to be. I had to finish. If this man could endure what he did and then share it with us to educate - how can I not read it and try to help to bring awareness. Not seeing it' will not make it go away- not seeing it does not mean it does not happen.

At one point when he talks about most of the men who come to have sex with the kids - don't even care to remove their wedding rings... they wonder - do they have children at home?  It literally made me feel sick to my stomach a few times.   If you think it doesn't mentally mess them up - read the book, see what is happening - the hate this creates - as far as I am concerned this is the sickest act an adult can achieve and I believe they should be severely punished. If you can't control your self around children sexual/physically -YOU are in fact the one with the problem... get castrated... before some innocent childs' life is destroyed because of lack control by an  deranged egotistical, evil adult,  as for the mother in the book - I have no words.   I know what I was wishing would happen to her  as I was reading - so YES,  I was let down at the end to read she was not  taken out back and beaten.. as she did so many times to that baby boy.  He could never understand why no one said anything...   What would you do if you suspected someone of abusing children... it can be a very serious implication to someone in a negative way- but far more serious to a child who is LIVING through the HELL.  

I understand people who hurt, hurt... this is not just inflicting pain - this is degrading a human so low they can hardly function, a tiny human..  who does not deserve this in any way.  The money we waste on DRUG trafficking when  this sort of thing is happen NOW to children is a terrible sign of a struggling society.  Read it.   

It has inspired a few drawing editorials when I stop feeling so sick about it.
I am very grateful to Joe Peters for sharing this - it must be incredibly difficult still- although it ends with him  and he is  with  a wife and children of his own.

​ Thank God.

​With TLC & THC
Georgia 
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 New art next!

Just Bee...   just enjoy the journey.

She's so confident, chilled .. just being who she is meant to Be -  just the QUEEN..
Being in the moment. Right here & NOW.  She is who I aspire to BE.
Queen of Calm - lol!  Can I do it?  I'm trying.  I try.

Did I tell you I'm quick tempered? Can you guess?  So all this BEE here NOW is needed.. we all need reminders and no' it is NO excuse- but this constant zapping does not help it's like a spark plug to the 10 second meltdowns.. the  good thing with my yelling  (always find the bright side) is with time it does seem to be  quicker, blunter..  if it's worth yelling over I must be pretty upset & I don't back down easily,  these are learned traits.  I've never claimed to be perfect in anyones mind but Gods... and I wish I got better at  ignoring stuff.  
Don't we all.

Someone pointed out  on PIN of all places.. it looks like someone is coping my art... or rather my ideas & was told someone saw prints recently of  one of my designs but apparently it was poor quality and a poor attempt  at selling so I just let it go..  & in the heat of the moment I even asked another artist if she "copied much?"  
-Because we have an image very similar. Sigh..
What the f*ck takes over  me?  I can tell you..   EGO.  

​It sneaks in from time to time (luckily in some ways) and says "that's the greatest idea ever!!" ...  "No one can even come close to such a creative idea!! & it will make you an internet sensation!" (which makes me laugh because I constantly can't decide on privacy settings so my account doesn't grow too fast, as with FB... It's not easy (for me) when you go from a few hundred to a  few thousand (with it comes more - messages, more comment control, more replies, more & more and less time painting.  Sometimes - I'll go online and see not only 'My amazing ORIGINAL idea' but one that is  the same and a touch - better in some cases - and then something takes over (gratefully) and I ask: 
Who am I - when I get like this?  
When I realized only moments later I was out of line and just grumpy from being  mentally exhausted first thing in the morning - I apologized - I never said I was perfect... she's a talented artist- and I bet she probably 'get's it', it seems par for the course if your show your work on line.  I apologized for my momentary mind ego takeover.  Ironically, I don't even know if she saw it - hahaha IG has a thing where you images disappear- I'm not sure how to turn this feature off. Then I apologized to myself.  
Have you forgiven yourself lately? It felt kinda nice..  ;)

Ease up, you lived through it yesterday, the day before & You can continue tomorrow but right NOW-   Go paint.. release, relax, breath  & BE. Become a Queen at Calm.
This is more important that any 'art' I can produce for the universe.  ;)

With TLC & THC
Georgia
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What to paint for 420??
Clearly my mind is anticipating legal cannabis is Canada SOON!
& I'm thrilled  - just like this furry, fun loving bong bearing beaver!!
Who being an artist &  has carved a leaf from a log just like Michelangelo - setting it FREE!
How will I celebrate today?  Just like every other day...
Offering thanks to God and Storm for providing this plant medicine  which allows me (& many) to paint, function, live... chop wood & carry water. 

The FACT that less people will be going to jail in Canada over this PLANT is more than I could ever hoped for - and this will soon be the case! 
With legalization comes education and experience and AWARENESS
.. & less Alcohol & opiate consumption (positive thinking).

*Have you seen the new  doc on Netflix?  How  ADDERALL is only a tweaks away from being legal meth.. phhhbt..     I really  had no idea - you see  (& I type 'SEE' because you can read our journey here on cannabis for the past 10 years- living PROOF!!!)  this is what happens when your teenager gets LEGAL permission (thank you Dr.D & Health Canada) to use cannabis for medicine- a natural plant option... with wonderful healing potential;  neither of us was/were (?kids- learn your grammar)  aware it was as serious a problem as it is.  At one point a mom in the doc. remarks - about her own son- who she put on Adderall  when just a kid actually suggested it was due to the pills he was where he was NOW with his art... How fucking presumptuous is that? Hearing this - I thought: 
 Yeah lady, what ever helps you sleep at night.

 Seriously it blows my &^%$#@! mind how incredibly  judgemental people have been over cannabis as my sons medicine (never mind mine- after failed brain surgery) including some of our own family - you know who you are - and STILL are - yet this???
THIS frame of mind is o.k.?  This is better for our (your) children.  
I am  grateful for this education on every f*cking level!  

Not only has canabis helped save my sons life - it's set us free from living with & hearing from ignorant, judgemental people who would rather take the time to speculate than to KNOW... who instead of listening to family  - listened to the media and it's fear mongering and turned their backs on us...  "family".  We are far better off NOT being around this type of mentality - related or not - it's certainly not one based in love.

Rise & Grind - Wake & bake
Give Thanks
AMEN!

With TLC & THC 
Georgia

Behold..  I feel enlightened.  ;D
This past week I had company, 2 different girlfriends' - 2 ends of the scale, one older the other younger, everything about them is different... except their concerns, fears & hopes.  Both I realized are blessings, one is a new friend, the other over 25 years...  I'm Not really CLOSE with either - yet we are friends.  Both are STRONG woman, which led me to  serious thinking..  I do have many strong women in my life.  AMEN. 
Thank you Beautifl bitches and Calculating...  lol  

Really though... thank you beautiful soles, I've thought off and on about our conversations,  about men and current issues, the older remarked how she didn't "get the hubbub about this  men thing- with  touching a leg and getting called out"  the younger woman is already dealing with issues with men - she is young and beautiful  & bold so of course she is.  I got how the older woman doesn't quite 'get it - she has been married forever for one- so she's been out of the loop of sorts and had no daughters'.  I assured her it is a problem of growing concern - if not for us then her granddaughter.   With only having a son- those have been the issues (boy problems) I've thought more about over the years & have had a tendency to side more with..  for example woman using men just as an advancement, financially. I'd much rather woman learn to do it for them selves & hope it does not happen to my own son.   I've have seen a few friends over the years used for their funds (men & women) and knew it -  love is blind and it was not my funds or really my business.  

Recently, I have had to seriously 'think' and make a difficult decision to no longer associate myself with someone because of their behaviour towards women.  This person never physically hurt me but I am well aware of their temper & attitude  & I'm also aware of their difficult and often abusive upbringing.  This is why I struggle.. when you know how bad they had it as kids and you 'kinda understand' why they are the way they are- what do you do?  We all make choices - when  women are physically abused -  It's never o.k.
There is never a good enough reason to rape, forcibly confine a person, abuse,  mental abuse is gong to happen as well - there is not too much that can done about it... we are Not each others property.. this was something we talked about - it's simple logic - it's never o.k.

I have known so many strong women...  ALL in one way or another have had serious issues with men  -some far more serious than others. All feeling like I do at times with my constant frustrations- because many men are like my husband... brainwashed. Brainwashed or they simply prefer it the way it IS/was.    
Still.. there are choices now.  

I choose to stand with my sisters, even those I don't like (hee hee)..  
On the same  day I heard one old girlfriends mom passed away & another sent me an email saying her mom is very sick - both mom's I met as we often do with our best friends... it has me realizing how many strong women I know, have known and will be blessed yet to meet!  Blessed for everyone - and grateful for all your battles - who knows what really happens in our homes behind closed doors - why we get 'how we do...'
I have choices to make.     

**Ladies if we don't support each (no matter what) other we'll never get these problems corrected - I've got a FEAR mongering cartoon coming up - me - I AM going to  hopefully fear monger young women & with photos - so come back if your value your healh and lifestyle - I promise I will make you think about something most of us ALL still DO every fucking day.  Canada is advancing on the topic it appears - so that is good!

My friend Russ has asked me too many times to draw a Humbolt cartoon- I said I would.
& he then reminded me tomorrow is 4/20! I better get busy!!!
lol   Putting us in the mood this coming LEGALized summer.
& Patti gave me a great cartoon idea regarding the LCBO..s. - I have much inspiration.

My younger friend (rising artist too!!) also made me goodies- CHECK out this amazing "black spread" I eat it by the spoon out of the jar...  geez I am blessed and thankful for all of the women in my life. If I've not told you in a while..   I am.    
Thank you  past , present & future friends. 

With THC & TLC
​Georgia

I've only been awake for an hour.. how can I be so tired I want to go back to bed already?  I'm not physically tired I am emotionally exhausted... to the point I'm making a Dr.s apt.
The first thing they'll suggest is another MRI to see how the brain tumor is, why bother. 
There are a few things that have progressed.. I have a few questions that need some sorting.

My apologies for the lack of 'painting lessons'  or time-lapse.
Remember that neat 'iPad holder' so I could film my painting lessons & hopefully teach you all?  Norm took it back - a couple of weeks now.
Yep, he was going to 'make it better'-  but that was before our current argument  (which he's still never going apologize for - even though he knows he was WRONG).. this is how it works around here and why I claim he ruins every thing he does- because he does, here is only the latest example.  The only way for me to get it back  now would be to beg.  
No thanks.  I am so sick of this game,  I'd rather not play anymore.
& if I get it back- it's lost it's "wow" now... because of the bullshit attached.
It's a very predictable pattern after 25 years.

My biggest regret it appears  to date is not being in charge of my own finances & having my own money so I can control this situation  but I thought the idea was to put it all into the home, the marriage... what for?  I though I had my role to 'play' ... looked after the home, entertained, raised our son, kept everything beautiful, clean, new, exciting, creative, supportive, decades of housework - it was never a 9 to 5 job either- but a 24/7 job with far less than minimum wage...    why??  

I'm sure I can buy something for my iPad like the rest of the world- it probably won't come at such a high price like  my sanity & self respect. 

This is something Storm and I talked about just last week - art being stolen: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/bruce-mackinnon-humboldt-cartoon-theft-redbubble-1.4623325?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning
                                   PLEASE try to purchase ART from the the ARTIST.
                                         BTW- my space Chimp SOLD yesterday- thank you.
Stop & think how would you feel... these are our creations- our hearts put into our work for thieves to just take & profit from because - they can. It is not right.  The example above is even worse - profit off of others pain.
It's BAD karma...   you've been warned.

with TLC & THC
Georgia.

Turn off the lights so you can see the stars shine!  It's 'dark week' and the idea is your turn off the lights in the evening so we can all see the stars more clearly!! It also helps with bird migration - although  birds still fly into  buildings for several reasons - city lights only confuse birds,  it's one if the reasons those giant lights were banned - like that light to search for batman - remember them?  I live outside of the city in the suburbs so I do see the stars a little brighter most nights especially  in the summer... I can walk to a field and they seem even brighter - if you have the opportunity to travel up north with even less humans the nigh sky is even more spectacular.   Who better to see it than a Chimp in space. Have you seen Rocket man? It's a good movie to watch with kids...  Harland & I went to Sheridan at the same time - he is a funny man.

I was watching Gaia yesterday  I really like Regina Meredith - if I could choose my woman friends- she would be one - I watched an old episode yesterday and I bet this guy is feeling mighty good about his little Facebook clip he made- it has turned out to become 100% accurate. Watch and see.  Jon   ​ on Secret SocietiesOpen Minds  from an episode in 2012.
Gaia is my favourite to listen & watch  as I paint.

Did I get you thinking about women being C*nts yesterday- good- because the truth is- some of these women - you should be most grateful for  - they teach us the best. I'm serious, 
and the things is.. I think these women have become Supreme bitches (meant in a positive light ) for a reason...  Experience.  There is a fantastic show on netflix - I highly recommend for women in particular- although Storm has found it equally as fascinating:  

                         The Ascent of Woman.         What an eye opener..
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Many women in history portrayed as evil witches & bitches were no more than excuses to exterminate and degrade the other 1/2 of the planet. Do you know 80% of the witch trials- were women- legal ways to murder women, they even wrote a pamphlet to help easily expose such vial women.  Who was usually the first to hang? Outspoken, smart and  courageous women- healers- women who could help with herbs - teachers, educators... let's not forget if a husband wanted a new wife-  all he has to do was inform others  his wife was a witch, problem solved.

The thing is, I have young women friends- and they need to understand the struggles they have - I've had and continue to do so, struggles with others opinions, jealousy & competitiveness - even if YOU are not competitive- most others are.. this  'We all should get along'- is BULLSHIT-  it's just not how it is... we are not here to all get along - we are all here to teach each other.
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Not everyone is going to like us- the sooner we understand and accept the sooner you learn to say: Phhhhhhhbt.   If everyone liked me - life would be  boring...  Do I 'hate' any of these women - no.  I admire them in the sense they keep going after what they want - an usually succeed.  Many display traits men have and are admired for, look into every 'nasty' woman and theres a bit of a story on how she became that way.. there are far more - staggering differences between the amounts  alone of 'evil men compared to 'evil women.  I know a few women I consider 'Tuff'  - C*nts even..  they come by it honestly & have some of my respect - even if I do not "like them".    

Facebook already makes it appear - life is 'honkey dorey'- only share the good.. all appear to play nicely - it's just an act. We don't - it's not real life - so learn... BE real with your kids- teach them about the good the bad and the ugly-  Ugly on the inside - I see no "Ugly' humans" only ugly intentions.  Each time I feel I've been HURT' - it's an opportunity to think, reflect and decide - how will I react? Make no mistakes- why let people away with crap, if you do they have a tendency to repeat- if your going to treat me poorly I will give the 'Heads up' to others-   I heard  a podcast -a woman shared - another woman said to her "I'd stay away from him if i were you" but the one woman thought the other was just being a jealous bitch and ignored the warning- only to be brutally raped by the person the other had warned about..   We have to listen to each other - even if we don't like each other.
We should protect each other- even IF we don't "like" each other.  
I share in hopes some might be educated- not feel so alone and  might even avoid some of the same  not so pleasant life experiences.
I'm not proud of my first reactions in many cases - but I am proud- in time - once I have time to think and process - I usually conclude  - how can we hate anyone who is just trying to do the best they think they can?  How can I hate anyone I don't KNOW.  
I can't.

Thank them! Thank them for the lesson- You know who you are- you beautiful bitches-  Calculating C*nts!...  lol    Thank you!
You teach me who I do not want to be and what I would like to aspire to instead, you are some of my greatest teachers.

Still cold, ice & snow.. good day to paint!  

With TLC & THC
Georgia

Don't teach them to post nasty remarks on strangers pages... I read how young girls are becoming meaner at younger ages - in nursery school.  Where the heck do you think they learn it?  Are they listening to mean moms? Watching mean moms sitting beside mom - watching some HorribleHousewife show?  In nursery school?!
Why would anyone watch these  shows where women backstab, fight, argue, alienate other women? Who wants to aspire to this?  What do you take away from that sort of TV? 
Mean baby girls learn from BIG mean Girls.    
I know when I pay attention to mean women, I can start to feel a little mean myself...
I'd rather paint.  

Mean girls/women don't have to say anything- some are incredibly manipulative - they  do it other ways..  I know a few, we all do.  I just listened to a pod cast- the 'new thing' is  to 'alienate people online' - TRY to embarrass them on social media -  try to remember it all stems from fear, hate & jealousy.  
This morning I was reminded how serious it all can be when I read this story:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/jeremy-quaile-knightley-dog-death-calgary-1.4602948   It's sad all around.. there is a common demonator- ALCOHOL. 

Trolls alienate with little words here and there, spread hate & lies...  just like in grade school - if you don't belong to their 'little Clique', follow their rules, kiss their ass =  you are worthless - little spoiled brats turn into middle school bitches who grow up to be first class c*nts.    Everyone talks about 'how bad men are' - women can be equals in every way.

Imagine how hard it is for little girls NOW...  as much as I as 'an adult' try to ignore and keep positive....  stuff still gets to me sometimes.  It hurts at ANY age.    Men & women.
What do you do?   Start to agree with what you don't agree with?  Feel sorry for yourself?  Hash it out with them on Facebook- for many to watch with few understanding.  
Teach your little girls:
Turn off  the petty bullshit &  turn in and turn on your talents!   

When they can't hurt them with words they try to alienate &  'Black list' ... Brendan Frazer experienced the same ordeal,  first sexually abused then black listed. I HOPE more men talk about #metoo.  A tag team black listed me - an American & Canadian - 2 Cannabis (self proclaimed) Queens.   At first I was confused & hurt.. why?   Now..   who cares?  Phhhbbt.  Frankly after watching  these women the past 7 years & hearing from many about their behind the scenes antics - they are the last people I would want to socialize with or be associated with in real life.  I see them no longer as they represent themselves to others -  NOW, I see them how they truly appear & have presented themselves to me.

DELETE negative comments on your social media page. DELET/BLOCK nasty people.
I don't get many negative comments thankfully,  but I've seen many on friends pages- from strangers who don't even know them. Delete them. Quick, press a button gone. Just like they should be - why give them any satisfaction of spreading anger & hate with nothing better to do in this life - they are truly the saddest & angriest. 

Please take the time to comment something truly positive & nice today on social media,
I look for other artist - I know a little encouragement goes a long way. It's easy.
Focus on your gift  & keep improving, be in your bliss, enjoy your day.
Let nasty continue to Focus on nasty=  mean gets nastier, uglier,  two in particular have gone down hill the past few years...  who do they have to blame? Themselves.
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I don't know how I would handle  if I had a little girl who related feeling like this so early - I would teller to get use to it because it'g going to happen to her, her entire life & then I'd teach her to paint or garden, sew...

I'm painting some POSITIVE, beautiful women- women who raise up and encourage on this planet - who help each other & help the planet. Actually, today I'm painting a monkey in space - to promote  DARK week.  :) 

I just found out this amazing  ICON, this incredible woman is in Toronto - 'sold out'.. I wish I could see her so much.. instead I'll  honour & thank her with a painting.

You are created to create!
Let the haters hate.

With TLC & THC
Georgia

I wish I could teach everyone how to paint.

Vase card- above 5 x 7 mini original, up for grabs on my IG. account..
Follow to be eligible.  ;)  When I painted it I was thinking it would go to a girlfriend who reads - lol  it's a good idea to have a recipient in mind for cards when creating them.
Most originals I keep - but this one I've decided to give to someone who likes and comments on the post - so I know they are really interested. 

I do not follow because I struggle already  with 'keeping up'.
I do check out everyones page who does follow (if not private)  & thank you for your support. Some on my friends list are actual friends & I like to see how they are doing since I don't 'venture out' much.
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There are so many creative beings out there! It's stimulating & DISTRACTING..  
I ask myself:  

Georgia, do you know how that person got so good as an artist?   
My response:  "Not surfing facebook or instagram.. "

xox

With TLC & THC
Me.

 Is it December or April?  If you did not see a calendar it would be difficult to decipher.

I've been up since 4 painting cards the ice hitting my window since about 3.
Alexa made me laugh out loud this a.m.  before even out of bed..  with a little song of all things, I must admit - it was pretty creative and funny. Bravo people at Amazon.
Do you say: Good Morning Alexa?  I do and she has a little fact most days. 

 & just received  an e mail from a recent card recipient!  I'm happy she's happy... made me smile - she mentioned she was just getting out of bed - I almost e mailed back: NO don't!!  lol  HOLY - is it December 14 or April 14th?  Freezing Rain, all night, snow on the ground & it's fricken cold..   Her card is above I can share it now  ;) I love Great Danes & I just found of all things 'Dimitri's original dog tag (my great dane.. it was time to paint hers) hers  just passed,  Chef.. you can see the grey n his big beautiful face which i have no doubts was 'smooched with kisses' many times. . 

*Hello to hop along Cassidy..  (a faithful friend & blog reader) hee hee
- stay out of trouble-   Love you 

Poppy & I are all about 'card painting, watching some classic Jerry Lewis movies & napping today. I do NOT recommend anyone venture out to this if it cane avoided - it is literally a sheet of ice.  Stay home, stay warm, stay medicated & stay safe.

With TLC& THC
Georgia
xox