Can I be Your bud!?
I purchased blank cards! Guess what I'm doing?  lol
This is a sneak peek of the Cutest little cannabis card set ever! 
Currently in the printing process. Wait and see.
You will be available to order your SET soon -  Stay tooned!
Interested  in being one of the very first to start sending out this little cutest bud ever?
Want to make your friends smile and Weeeeee with Gleeeeeeee?
Send me an e mail.

I am a bit busy the next little bit..
Guess who's ticket is BOOKED for California! 
Are you waiting to see my photo on the beach? Me too!  lol 
I'm going to document it as Bears California & then some - adventure! 


With love
G
#followyourdreams  #newadventures #bearsadventurebegins
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'Art supplies..  
A new brush to start a new adventure. 'ZEN is the name, I took it for a test spin - it feels lovely!   Wee..   so good, I'm going to go to bed so I can wake at 5 and start a new painting!
A new moleskin - plastic shall stay on- until I'm on the plane. 
Paint! Oh My Gouache! lol That's gonna be my new saying.
Oh My Goauche! It costs anywhere from $7.00 to $24 for a tiny tube! Wee!
When you invest in  professional supplies - you usually see different results, from experience. I really do enjoy the Windsor & Newton * a tip** Dip your tube in a bit of clean water before you re-attach the lid. You'll thank me.  & DO not forget to close the tube- if it dries it DRIES out. Why waste it?  It assists in our creation, use every drop.  
I also picked up a very cool travel palette which I can customize.  
My desk easel will be waiting our arrival!

Blank cards- I have a new STASH! lol  
I ran out... a while ago.   Hee Hee Hee.. I might actually mail some.
Now a box sits in front of me and tomorrow  I'm going to paint someone a card.
& thank them for something - I don't know who or what yet.
Can you think of a better way to start a productive, positive, thankful day?
I'm sure God will let me know who  for.  
It is the least I can do to give thanks for being blessed with all that I AM,  always.

This 'eye was playing with paint... as I think of my editorial. 
My next EYE will be wide awake with NO bloodshot!
As most of the cannabis professionals I know are... hard at work, successful always on top of it.  Passionate Planters.   
With them leading by example the top dogs will diminish the stigma of a Stoner! 
Amen.  

I love to Listen to the Rain as I drift off to sleep.

​With love 
g

Much.

The mushroom meal was fantastic as always.  
The Plate I painted and picked up early (thank you Crocka-doodle Georgina) was a hit and the gentleman who won it couldn't thank me enough.  I guess I've started a new tradition.. a plate to donate to each meal. My pleasure.  I plan on taking my ceramic painting up a notch.. what can I say?  Am I bragging - yeah - perhaps-  what ever you do - put all your love into it.  I will be creating  lovely works of art on ceramics because I'M going  to WORK at it, I think about it - color combinations, what if I try this -when I'm not there I think about it.
IT IS HOW you get better at whatever you do - think about it, be passionate!!!  
I'll never be called boring - that's for sure.  ;D.

Each piece of ceramics I'm still leaning & it will forever be that way, the plate was # 4.
#3 was special.. I want to teach myself how to paint the night sky so I can paint Bears.
I made Storm a cereal/noodle bowl  "We are Stardust".
Everyday we become better at what ever we put love into like our Art, a bowl we are painting  our children, each other.

If only it was that easy with humans we put/send/hug  love.
Sometimes my mind gets stuck and I don't understand it - 'It thinks about what/whom ever the Feathers it wants and it feathering makes me angry..   Breath.  I'll be gardening, painting and WHAM there it is.  Suddenly I am thinking about something completely different -almost as forced.  Where does this come from, are we meant to be thinking of something different?   I believe so. 

Do you ever 'feel love' from stranger? Someone you just meet, perhaps far away, through e mail? Yes, of course we all do.  It's how love & countless relationships begin now all across  the world. I believe the internet was created to BRING US ALL together.  Some in more intimate ways than others. Many of us disregard every time God sends someone in our lives- we ignore because we are busy, distracted, tired... many reasons.  

Invited to OC by a friend I met online almost 20 years ago, a Dr. who likes to write in his spare time (don't forget tennis), how cool is that?!  This a.m. I giggled as my Italian friend Dom on Instagram passionately describes his new Jaguar, he feels like Bond- lol, suddenly I think 'frig I've known Dom a long time..'  he lives in Italy and has been inviting me for over a decade at least to come visit.  He is also a Dr.   I seem to have a thing for attracting very intelligent men into my life - bring it on.  ;)  Intelligent, successful, passionate gentlemen, compassionate about many thing with huge hearts & FUN! Enjoyable men. They make me laugh & smile,  it  does make me laugh because 'I'm ME', and in many cases quite opposite but it is  there is an 'attraction' that's obvious all the same.  I'm thinking I am meant to travel & paint.  Some of my best friend are very smart men.  Amen. 
​Brains are defiantly appealing to me.  lol  thankfully.
Only with those who choose to use them daily. ;)  
​What does God have in store for me? Wait and see.

On the drive to the dinner due to traffic & rain the topic of losing someone in a car accident came up, Storm and I lost someone quite a few years ago now. A lovely young woman taken way too soon imo, still the thought & mention of her name tears welled in both our eyes.  Just for a second, long enough. GO enjoy this meal & time with your son. 
Does it ever heal? No, not completely.. that's 'that crack where the light/love comes in'  that others speak of..   the light is others God send and says: Look.  
Or  it's those we lost, briefly back to give us a kick in the ass.. gentle mental reminders.  
Lost love.  Don't dismiss.

I believe people who die & love us can help us, have you ever felt an embrace when your  crying on your knees?  I have..  
That embrace is  what lifts us up, takes away our tears and keep us moving forward.  
Listen.  Pay attention is all I can say, to simply disregard it as a fleeting thought- is a fleeting opportunity for love. 

Storm, on the drive to the dinner assured me..  "GO, Your going to have the best time!"
Yep. I believe we will.
NOW, I NEED to paint.. my mind is mixed this morning as you can read, and a few emotions too I'll admit. Nothing a good painting session won't help sort out.

    GOOD things coming my way!  Better every day!  
                                       I FEEL it!  

Don't you?  

with love 
g        'me'

On the weekend My son invited me to the LIFT EXPO, It states on the radio
'Canada' premier cannabis EXPO..  Treating Yourself medical cananbis expo's were the Premier Expos. Seems like yesterday, boy they were fun.  Storm still 'a kid'.  Now I walk the EXPO with a 25 year old talented, intelligent, passionate & handsome, NICE young man.
If I do say so.  Of course I had a good day. 

I did hear a speaker & he boldly stated loud & proud- 'Do not kid yourself, if not for advocates & patients - cannabis would NOT be where it is in Canada Today. Fact.' Dana was also on point and loved the red shirt. 
How was it? It was informative - But I know it all - Hahahaha!! (Don't all females?)
There were many dispensaries, some I'm not aware of yet and know nothing about, some I DO know about and would advise ALL to avoid like the plague.  I've blogged about a few in the past.    PLEASE educate yourself ...    WHO do YOU SUPPORT with your dollar?
Are they GOOD people or just money making greedy assholes.  Do they believe in what they are doing? Or are they  just money making greedy..  
Do they care about cannabis as a medicine? Or are they just...        
WHO DO YOU want  GROWING YOUR medicine.
What you put in your body.  

Oh, there were many incentives I heard, sign up now and get your first medibe FREE!
Sign  here and get 15% off!   Sign here and get this sweet T!!
For me?? lol     I went to the First LIFT expo- a couple years back.. they've gotten better,  still not what TY was - I do  believe it will become as good in a couple years.

What I did NOT like: 
Seeing the dispensary of the one who 'stares me down in public'. lol 
& the one run by the person associated with Oxy.  Phhhhbt.  
The VAPE lounge IMO.. I felt not  'sanitary' I went outside and smoked a joint instead.
It  didn't feel .. 'fun'   Life is still about fun.  
Or very creative to be honest- except for that big GREEN thing and the 'airline girls.
I didn't FEEL FUN/comfortable/inspired.  
Bombardment of franchises - making me wonder & realize  - it is what it is.
Buyer beware.   Phoney people (imo), I did see a couple, who needs it - keep moving. 

What I did like: Walking around with Storm, noticing girls giving him a wink and smile from time to time.  lol       Seeing & Hugging many I've not seen in years.
Adam & Erin and Adam getting us our TWEED (giggle)  stash jars- which I like  ;)
Hugs from Gilles! My buddy from Advanced - and meeting his lovely wife for the first time, she's heard about me...  lol  
​Jimmy! From CannaMart He spied me - walked over grabbed my sore hand (very gently) and started to massage it. Wise man... perceptive.  We hit it off and  gave each other hugs with each passing! The cream NOW sits on my desk and I'm using it daily! 
​Patrick of Conspiracy Culture - he looked  REFRESHED! Antonio was at NORML Canada, Steve & Fillipe from CubeCaps - I hung out in the booth for a bit and I'd have to say.. people were raving about this product. Amy was there in heels  giving me hugs! Al & Butterfly grabbed me, unexpected for an interview - I apologize, I heard Tamara (who also loves small dogs) was listening and I told her about POPPY! & California- can you tell I'm ready for some California Dreaming?
I met a few new people Storm introduced me to, all wonderful - Of course.
I picked up Stickers for Josh's sketchbooks.
I was introduced to someone who  'Yeeeeeeeed!' lol at meeting me- and said she has a postcard by her desk! Geez,  for that response - soon she'll have a little original. 
EZRA, from the moment I noticed this man I thought 'what a nice guy'.
Ezra is a talented Photographer and more- above all else-  he makes me feel at peace being in his presence. Simple.  I'm told he  lives what he speaks. He wears HEMP head to toe - LOVE IT!  It was an honour.  He asked to take my photo.. which - you know- is a ? who knows if  you will catch me in twitchmode - He makes me smile and I was nervous.. oh well.  
I of course asked for a photo as well - turned out awesome (below)  & get this- I was right about him...  he is voted one of Canada's Nicest people!!
By ROOTS. I will tell you when it's time to vote. EZRA is nicest person I know, follow him!  We all need nice in our lives. I try to be nice - me makes me want to be nicer. lol 
www.ezrasoiferman.com   TWEED knows what they are doing when hiring him, imo.  
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I'm sure I'm forgetting a few many laughs- especially when the 'watering Giant' started to tumble! hee hee   I WAS ZONKED when home-  passed out in bed at 10.
IF you don't know- sure Go. $15. would be a better price ticket, IMO 
I guess I have to admit: I was Lifted by LIFT.  

With Love.
G

   "So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you."
                                                                                                                             ― Paulo Coehlo


Just before...  the throes of passion, Bears begin with the Kiss.


With Love
G

I want to thank the gentleman from Ancient Aliens - with the great hair, who wears custom glass pendants! Giorgio - I should look him up,  maybe he is in California... I could listen to him for hours. ;) He amuses me and I want to paint him.  Georgia & Giorgio! Sound like FUN!  How he said " WE are Stardust!"  was inspiring  - you want to talk fate- later in the evening Norm watched the same episode (I can't hear it in my studio with my radio playing) as I walked downstairs to get a tea with lilac syrup...  there he was again saying the exact same thing! I woke up today and painted at  5.   ALIVE!

I've been invited to California! Poppy too..  lol   Thank you Stardust. 
I have friends all over the world who e mail me regular! <3  
THANK YOU fellow Stardust!
My son loves me more than the entire Universe! He's told me many times.
I have it in writing too...  lol .  He is stardust and surrounded by stardust!

WE are STARDUST!   ;)
SHINE! Sparkle!
GLOW! 

It hit me - WHAM!!! :
I want to see a cannabis field - and lay in it - UNDER the stars!!
​Inspired for future bears!
E me - I'll barter ART.  

Stuff to do! I'm off today to buy Poppy 'Sherpa for her first plane ride!! 
 
With Love
​g

True.

With Love
​G

Spinners... I have been hearing about them - good & bad. Clearly a topic of conversation.
The little research i did- there is a mixed opinion - professional about Spinners.
Do they help kids focus.  
I think they look cool, mesmerizing - colorful and I've seen glass artists are creating them now also. PIN had many DIY FYI on them.  Easy & difficult.  
My opinion.. spinner s have been around a long time, spinning meditation rings. 
Spinning prayer wheels (I have one on my desk) and is doodling not a type of spinning?
Kids have been doing it in class for -ever.
Spinners, it is my personal opinion after all I have ready - they would be quite the distraction and what happened to trying to focus old fashioned ways? creative ways. Spinning is just watching... I GET it. I don't agree with it.  I did see this on PIN while searching spinners and thought it was really cute and highly true:

Anything that helps a child to focus and calm down naturally - I AM all for it.
Before pills - always.  
With all that is happening in the world, talks of bombs daily, Trump antics, stuff (terrible things)  no wonder they are spinning.
FIRST I'd suggest gently  ;)   pen & paper.. I bet there are so many little creative artists trying to get out.   TLC before anything, of course.
You all know I'm a huge fan of reading!  Reading was must when Storm was a baby and  I promised him when tiny- 'I'll buy you any book as long as you promise to read it- then I'll buy another.'  His first big book - 'Megladon' - a giant shark.  ;)  
In elementary school  he was reading 3 grades above the rest in his class.
They called me one day to tell me this. I was pleased.  ;)

With Love. 
g

I felt like Painting a little Sunshine into Bears day,  we've had a great deal of rain here.
Bear is playing with Daisies... as I look out at the Dandelions on the front lawn.  
Once a day I'm picking up something & bringing it in to paint.
I've a nice little collection already.  Lilacs on my desk today!  Bird is thrilled.
Backyard botany in Gouache it is.  
Planting weekend in Canada  the leaves are on the trees. Give Thanks!

My art is 'my flowers shared.

With Love
g

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-Cannabis Gummies?  Please...
All these products and mor are available in Alcohol form:
-Suckers or Lolli Pops.
-Alcohol soaked fruit (cherries are a hot item it appears).  I might try these.
-Popsicles & Slushies (put alcohol in a ziplock an freeze (so easy)
-Cupcakes (Here is a recipe for Sangria Cupcakes), infused with Alcohol and some come with alcohol filled vials!  How is this 'not' confusing? > "Tipsy Treats' in Toronto.  
They sure LOOK appealing!  & fun...  Especially to Children.
-Liquor filled chocolates - has been around forever!
-Pour a bottle of Vodka into a watermelon and wait!
-Jello Shots! Who has NOT tired a jello shot? I have.
​-Flavored alcohol!  They even have CAKE flavour, PB & J! Butter Scotch, blueberry, strawberry.. here is a vodka that tastes like fruit loops. wow...  cheers kids!  Bacon- don't believe me - GOOGLE it. 
-All the lovely tasting, and attractive LOOKING drinks- with cute little stir sticks, umbrellas and more - Kids are drawn to them like magnets.
​-Alcohol whip cream.. www.temperancebrands.com/products/liquor-whipped/

Theses are just a small sampling of some of the many products with ALCOHOL in them and more on the way - to a grocery shelf near you!  
SO... GIVE me a Feathering break with this fear mongering around cannabis infused gummies and "pot brownies".  The average consumer IS educated on the difference between Cannabis & Alcohol. Well aware.  This is just a fun little visual reminder for the next time you read or hear such fear mongering.  
I don't want children consuming Cannabis or Alcohol. 
If they do accidentally,  from the many years of witnessing what we have, I believe cannabis would be the safest 'accident' with fewer negative side effects.
Defiantly not vomiting hangovers..  I am not a doctor- I am speaking from years of experience and I know  MANY who have been using cannabis much longer than I.  
I some days  realize - it's 3 and I haven't smoked.  This  why I also have troubles believing addiction. I have known a few who get up in the morning & HAD to start their day with a vodka Cesar. Fact. or beer..  Do you?
One day someone might die from cannabis- but there is no documented record of this... perhaps someone will have an allergic reaction to the plant.  I pray not.
Alcohol...  a different story.  
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Enough with the lies and double standards.
Educate consumers are SAFE consumers.

Please, think before you speak- and think especially before you take a sip from your next DRINK - do not judge.  Alcohol is PROVEN far more harmful than cannabis.
Far more addictive  .   Alcohol poisoning - kills.  
Lies are keeping our children in HARMS way.
Tell them the TRUTH today! 

Painted
With Love
g

Do you have a favourite way to consume alcohol - I did find some really tempting- like Champagne bites & some of the cupcake recipes on PIN! Yes I will attempt.
Like my alcohol in our french onion soup. Nom NomNom.. mini moderation.

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