America is in flames and some are actually shocked.

 The past few years we've ALL watched a POS POTUS destroy America!!
George Floyd was NOT the first black man I watched die with a cops knee on his neck down there!  Bitches in parks calling cops -  screaming WOLF!  Rednecks in Georgia, driving pick ups, shooting joggers - it's like a fucking SPORT!     What the fuck!!?? 

Enough is Enough! WATCH the George Floyd video- tell me that would have happened to a white man!  I'm crying because I just watched a SNUFF film thanks to the AMERICAN POLICE FORCE!  I'm going to sue for mental stress!  & some don't  understand rioting?
                               IT's STUFF.. NOT a LIFE.  Give me a fucking break.  
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I'm speaking up.. breaking my own peace  - because it's IMPORTANT!!!  
WAKE the FUCK up.    THE time is Now...   and it's LONG over due. 

     NOTE: EVERYONE it's not a deadly pandemic killing 100's of thousands... it's TRUMP.
                                     &   it IS George Floyd, who has PROVEN to us:
                              WE ARE 'ALL' IN THIS TOGETHER!

TRUMP is the fuel to the fire.  He doesn't give ONE fuck about anything but his own family and MONEY.      TRUMP is responsible for mass murder in America.  NOW.
VOTE? PUT this POS where he belongs... in jail.
Before he completely destroys America by:
                 
                                                Making it GREAT Again...
                          by threatening Americans with dogs & snipers.
                                                               ...wow.

                         Forgive them Father, for they know not what they do.

​With love
Georgia

Edible Mushrooms!  Covid has taught me to become more self sufficiant.. especially after a trip to the grocory store and noticing a lack' of certain items & noticing what I MISSED when I could not  run out for a few things.  I missed fresh mushrooms - we eat them often.
Lately, I feel so blessed it almost confuses me.  I think I'll go search for a trillium and there it was - off the driveway.  

I mentioned to Norm 'I want to find some edible mushrooms' - walked again, down my driveway and spied all these new mushrooms that had appeared, encouraged by 2 days of rain - I sent Storm a photo (former Foray director for the MST)  he replied:
Dryad's Saddle- Edible
OH MY! A basket full- right off my driveway!
Not 10 minutes later, sizzling in a pan with butter & were absolutely delicious! 
Google Dryad's Saddle - or Pheasant Back Mushroom on how to find, prepare & save for later, dried.  Now is the time to go looking!  The youtube I watched suggested the tastiest are no bigger than the palm of you hand - yes, tasty they are.
Food- provided by nature.  Amen.
I also put another intention out to the universe recently &  that DREAM too is coming true! It's a big deal (to me) - so I'll save it for another day!

It's a difficult time to feel blessed...  covid, death, cancelations & NOW images from the USA  are difficult to see &  KNOW, what they are dealing with - I GET it!  
When is it going to stop? IF this is what it takes - this is what it takes.
I get it and agree with the protesters... clearly, NO one is doing anything about black people being killed for NO REASON. George Floyd was murdered - tortured in front of many in broad daylight on the street- by police.  The two rednecks in Georgia- that killed the jogger 

Perhaps 'an eye for an eye'...    will be the only way people will start to SEE.

Tying to figure out how to address  feeling  anger & frustration & feeling blessed at the same time...  The solution for me is to try to paint,  paint and go out in my beautiful backyard to witness all Gods blessings & pray for better days.  
​Prayer changes things- believe it or not.

Good luck if your going to go out & hunt for some Dryad's Saddle, mines going in an omelette next!  I'm also slicing and drying for a later date. 
I'm making these mushroom art finds' & including maps on the back so next year I'll know where to look .. lol
 I don't think I'll forget that these grow right off my driveway.   Blessed.

With TLC & THC
​me

This is my friend Rodney!
On one of my very first adventures out' after moving here, I went into a specialty shop & met Rodney behind the counter, I immediately liked him and said "I'll be back!" - He was the first store I visited and still wanted to see more...  I then met a few people and found out Rodney was good friends with the last owner of this house! I went back and introduced mysef as the new owner, that was the start of our friendship.  

While painting this portrait - we were hit with a heat wave & I was reminded of paint drying way too fast.. I'm use to exploring or being  distracted by birds so I walk away from painting - only to return to a dry (ruined) brush & needing to make more of a shade I hope to 'match', not alwasy an easy task.    I don't use a grid- if I did Im sure my painting would be  even closer resemblance but I LIKE my own style emerging still - no grid for me.  It's been months since I took the photo & painted the picture of Rodney - since then, he's cut his hair and looks like a different person - lol   Covid has many of us looking different. 

I truly feel the best part about painting is thinking of who I'm painting and enjoying the time spent pondering. Norm asked after entering the studio - does it feel like your in there with the person?  Yes, it kinda does.
I am contemplating painting George Floyd but the idea of thinking about how he died is infuriating and I don't know that I want it coming out in the painting, I've also never painted a black mans portrait & want to do him justice.
 
It's a rainy day & rainy weekend - lots of time to ponder & paint!  
I spied some edible mushrooms off the driveway yesterday - time  for Norm & I to Foray! YAY! First we'll pick them & then I'll paint them and then we'll eat them!  Excited.
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Time to paint!  
Inspired by love, I cannot fail.
Georgia

It's all in the details. 
Hard to believe I've almost been here one year... seeing this place come alive this spring has been stunning with the trees, mushrooms, birds- I've never seen- if anyone told me I'd be rusing out at 5 am to feed my woodpeckers, that crack me up with their  daily antics and funny noises -I'd of said... I WISH!    Wishes come true.

The deck is done - Norms part anyhow & now it's down to details.
There is a sunning/yoga bird watching area, a dining area with table & a chilling area to relax with a nice glass of kombucha, or cranberry & soda with a splash of cherry juice, my current prefered beverage. I can only open bottles with bottle openers fastend to walls due to arthritis so I bought 3 bottle openers for each area of the deck!  There's a store in Haliburton called Northern Expressions - they have the best selection of these metal hooks and openers.   It's also where we spied the metal 'bird tree' detail for the custom railing.
I'll be going back for more - the thing is.. I hate to tell you - they don't look like mine - I painted mine... of course. 

I'm going to paint some to sell, mostly because I like painting them!!  People notice the details...  I love it seeing people smile as things catch their eye.  The funny thing is with Covid times.. no one will be seeing my details until 2023.   I think we'll be o.k. by then. lol   
I forgot to mention our deck is VERY dog friendly, as is our home... I will encourage  humans to visit with their dogs.  I'm going to get Norm to install one of this faucets people have to fill pots - to fill the dog dish on the deck ;) (on his list! hahaha!) We also kept the 3 sofa cushions from our old sofa for the dogs, now on the deck covered in a lovely blanket & they  all lay there with us and face the driveway and watch the creatures... my dogs are in heaven as far as they are concerned, Eden at least.

Did you see the woman who called the cops on the bird watcher?
My thoughts on this
1. Cunt.
2. Take her dog from her - see how it's being strangled as she lies...
3. She should be charged,  although I've no doubts she is  paying for her actions on social media & should be.  GOOD.. I have no intentions of looking her up as I'm sure many did and expressed how they felt..  yes, I'm glad she was fired too.  This, was not a simple "mistake".
Black Americans are being shot jogging by fucking REDNECKS in Georgia (ALL ACROSS AMERICA - STILL - this is 2020 people!!)  and not even being arrested?
People like this bitch LIE - the cops could have come & shot him.  Obviously they don't need a fucking valid reason to shoot a black man. Worse, that stupid bitch could have  had some REDNECKS close who would have made a "citizens arrest" & shot him birdwatching - over her LIES. I'm going to find out his favourite bird and paint him  picture, send it to him & THANK him for educating us  and for  remaining calm during that horrible interaction.

June 9th - social gatherings only 5.
No CNE... no pools, no concerts, no sports events..  It's NOT all bad.
I am witnessing a surge of creativity online! Artists are getting better with each post! 
Locked in people have focused on their passions.  
I'm very excited for June 1st! My long time friend (since grade 5!) Carm - her son Mark has a Comedy Special on PRIME!  Wow - how wonderful! He's such a nice young man - I'm very happy for him, Carm & John & his sister Angela must ALL  be beaming!  Mark has always walked to his own beat and if you think that wasn't difficult at times - you are mistaken. I remember a few times Carm telling me teachers would discourage Mark, others tease him but thank GOD he is resilient! & HE WILL continue to SUCCEED because:

With LOVE you can not fail  and Mark has lots of love!
I'm watching!! Please do:

with TLC & THC
​Georgia

​Next my newest portrait- Rodney

Covid Surcharge - or tax... ?  Phhhhhhbt!
If I visit a business & they charge me a 'covid surcharge' or tax I will turn around & leave without my purchase.   Are you kidding me?  
Business owners better think twice.   Did I create this pandemic?
Am I responsible for making others sick or closing your business??      HELL NO.
I have been shopping (carefully with a mask) trying to support my community - take out from several places so everyone gets a bit..  yes WE are ALL in this together but if you think you are going to make me pay for 'it',  guess again.
To chage people extra because YOU are a business owner, lets face it therefore you must be  better off than MOST... if you own your own business..  am I wrong?  
WHY punish your CUSTOMERS who ARE ALSO infact, struggling.  
Nope. Don't do it!
Not only that.. actions will remember, long after covid is complete.

Will covid ever be complete? I WAS so proud of Canada until I saw photos for all the selfish
that decided it was a great day to hang out at a park in record numbers. I didn't see anyone over 50 in the photos.. perhaps the older are wiser.  Probably just more afraid of dying.

Covid-19 $$$ - have you applied? It appears there is money for all. I did not apply, I am grateful to God for all I have and know others need it more than I do.  I asked a friend tho if she's applied, I KNOW she needs the help as she is in a wheel chair. NO- the disabled are not being helped in covid times. NOT only that but she IS in a wheelchair (MUST be) and NOW, wheel trans says she can't bring anyone to help her get groceries!!!   What a fucking joke - she is wearing a mask, has to ride an elevator, can't get around or stay away from others 6 feet, like most of us.  YET, look at all those COVID IDIOTS in the park.  I have NO doubts many applied - got money and DON'T NEED IT.  She WHO NEEDS the help cant get fucking help!?  already living below the poverty line.  Now that YOU have read this  please mention it to someone.. it needs attention - OR we are NOT 'in this all together.' 
 
​Finally, a friend I've know about 2 decades on social media only  & become snail mail pals too, has had a battle with cancer like no other and she is a fucking warrior. Over the years I've watched this woman run marathons, LOVE her hubby -it made me jealous at times, work hard, support others who had cancer before she did, made gifts for many people including me, christmas ornaments.. she is so thought & kind a couple of years ago we decided to meet- I invited them to visit...    Recently, she did not go to the hospital due to cover fears  and now her cancer has reappeared -  I can't even.   :(
She's not doing well... so for all you - all over the world who want to hang out in a park  because your bored and don't give a fuck for others safety - YOU are slapping my friend who IS fighting for her life in the face and I am not happy about it.  FUCK COVID!!!  
And all of you who are behaving selfishly in these times.. do you understand how karma works?  

                                       Stupid is as stupid does. ` Forest Gump

We can't even bury our dead with more than five people. 
Pondering primates in mushroom cap caps are more intelligent that most of us.

Georgia

The perfect sign for this Covid-19 summer!  My deck is decked out - weeeeeeeeee!!
I knew when we bought the house it needed work & who better than Norm & I?  I fell through the old deck last year (rotten in a couple of places) and 1/2 was missing completely so stepping out the studio, I stepped out to rocks and a tiny  (not well made) bridge' to the bird deck  -was an accident waiting to happen - so DECK DAYS!!  lol
I designed the new deck and Norm got to work & it turned out Fricken fantastic- exactly what I wanted - a dream come true!

It's mental HEALTH Monday - want to know what' s  MORE stressful than covid?  
The fucking government not making up their mind!!  Wear a mask- don't wear a mask..  stay home - it's o.k. to go to to a beach/park and pack like a rock concert - Holy! WTF?  
Will the death number go UP these next couple of weeks? I think so.  
I think, I am excited to stay home and chill on the deck allllll summer if need be  & now...

Norm rocked the deck! Don't think it was all fun and games- he has me as the foreman' and everyday I was up and out of bed yelling :It's deck day!!! WOOOOHOOOO!!!  
60ish - one man one week! Ripped out the old - ppoured cement! Dug holes. shovelled rocks, cut wood.. carried wood (LOTS)  predrilled, drilled and customised - to my exact specifications! Fuck ya! Look at the railing we made. hee hee.  & yesterday, he made the mistake of starting something new- the deck could wait...  so he thought.
 NO, it could not and the bear in me let him know it. I've lived 28 years with unfinished projects at the last place- not happening here!!  A bit of grumbling - he finished and Im so happy - Im deck dancing with dogs!.. I decked it out with plants- Norm then build us a fantatic table from old pool table feet someone gave him years ago & a found cedar door that was on the property.  It won't blow over & we don't care if it gets wet.

I love my deck & Norm for building it for me- I am not an easy going client or wife - hahaha
I make sure he's not taking too long of a break and up and ready to rock at 8 a.m.!  & I don't love him because he built me the deck (in record time). I love him because he'd stop and wash the dogs, stop and make ziplock candle holders from the left over cement with me, ingnore me when I 'lose it' and yell due to the mess  I'm having to step over - lol, as I survey the job! hahaha!

Yes, he loves me too - big time.  
The proof of our love is in the details of our home... look at that railing. hee hee.
It's a differnet love than it was 28 years ago (OMG - 28 years!?)  it's stronger...  it should change - it does change. The lovey dovey crap- gone... the loyality & love for both the men in my life - watch out- mess with my son or husband and you'll meet mamabear.  I don't know a harder working guy & I'm glad he's here - even thou some days I tell him to:
Get out of my face!  
Love is.

We talked about all 'this stuff' before Norm moved here & we continued this journey together... I dont know anyone else I could live with, art with - we are a good team.  Time to paint a portrait, plant a garden & chill on my lovely dream deck!  The  bird railing is for art, provides the illusion of being up high, it's only 2 feet off the ground!  
Time for a nice glass of  grape juice with soda & a big fat joint our on the deck!
 
For my mental health - I'll stay home to avoid confusion and germs!
I'll keep busy & garden, draw, paint & explore. I'll nap too. 

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Seeds have been planted!  Will deer eat my veges? I hope not...
SEEDS!  I'm planting my 4 seeds for patio plants, Cannabis I'll grow and EAT! 
Bird likes it too- I like it in salads and juiced...  My son looks after my smoke'. 
I plant bird his own vege selection, I pick him fresh dandylions too.
I saw this bird bath in a magazine and decided to make my own version - now ART in the garden..  
I purchased all supplies at our local sweet garden store, just around the corner!
Pine Reflections in Carnarvon,  a tiny little BIG selection garden centre.  
Want to make your own designer bird bat ?     You need:
                                    a tomatoe cage - I lked the  delux green..
                                                       Chicken wire
                 something to tie on the chicken wire to the frame - wire, tie wraps, string.
                                              Lots of rocks! Shells.. treasures
​                     a BIG plant saucer (water drainage) or a big bowl  Re USE! 
                             
All you do is put it together - fill it and top it with a bowl & water! Fantastic bird bath that's very affordable.  I DO have lots of rocks on my property, that helped. lol   Perhaps start with a smaller cage. One full of shells would be stunning.. bowling balls?  Rocks.. plants.. pinecones! What you use depends on your personal preference.  Have fun!

I can't wait - mine is just off the end of the deck- I've not seen birds bath yet- I know I will! 
I old Norm after it was full I wanted it moved a foot over- lol    not happening.
I could sell it complete, if anyone is interested for $100.
Shipping is $1000.00  some assembly required. Hahaha   

I went out yesterday and some are wearing masks and some are not... 
Some wear gloves some don't.   I don't enjoy this new experience (shopping) and found grocery shopping slightly frustraiting.  I sure hope this isnt going to relax people to the point of starting all over again...  I think I'll continue to go out very few times if possible.
I have invited a few to a BBQ- 2023 ;)   Norms  built the deck and the birds are calling! I now have a bird watching bench! TWEET TWEET! 

Enjoy the day- wash your hands and don't go - if you don't have to.
Today - 27! YeeeHaw! Bikini weather. 
I hope you like the bird bath & make your own - it is a 'feature in our garden to bejoyed by creatures tiny and big.. deer drinking level. hee hee.
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With TLC & THC

Sir canna cat.. not an original idea I admit- it was inspired buy vintage art I spied.
Yesterday, was a holiday in what seems like 2 motnsh of holidays & Mental health Monday' ...  for my mental health, I skipped a blog intentionally because I was having a beautiful day and didn't want to focus on anything but the day. 

I was thinking about a friends remarks 'she's Bi-Polar' and I thought FUCK that!  I do not like to see women/friends say such things... anyone for that matter.  I know many are feeling anxiety & depression MORE than ever & I pray they are learnging about psilocybin & cannabis before they introduce LIFE long medications into their bodies. Who isn't depressed at times lately?? Watch *Patriot Act on Netflix (most current episode) knowing what's happens in the USA is making me anxious - let alone Americans... I can't imagine how upset so many must be  with vultures waiting in the wings to kick them out of their homes.  YES, depressed - Bi Polar?   Hell no..  

I go from  singing "zippity doodah- zippity  day... to What the fuck!? Are you kidding me!!!? in a heart beat-  does this mean I am BIpolar? NO - it means I react to BULLSHIT and I am an expressive person - like yesterday, when Norm read:  'Rona Ambrose (former HEALTH minister of Canada)  is now working for an E cigarette comapny - - IF she isnt the biggest fucking hyprocrite - to think we Canadians let that bitch have anything to do with deciding on our health - she is a SELL OUT$$$$$$$$$  E cigarettes  $$$$  her priorities are very clear, I've no doubts she'll claim by working with them, she can control things.  LIES.
If you are foolish enough to believe them- that's your downfall.  IF we are foolish not to remember this sellout in the future - who knows where we'll be.. perhaps like our American neighbors. Struggling - ruled BY GREED.  

 So if my mood switching from  happy to pissed off in a second is considered "bipolar" by some bullshit I read/learn about -  phhhhhbt.  I'm grateful I'm not full of pills that are numbing and dumbing my life - BEEN there DONE that- and look where it got me.. TWITCH TWITCH. HOW do they help??  If more people learned HOW to express emotions - all they feel- safely - we might be better off instead of addicted to DRUGS - prescribed drugs. 
 
E cigarettes! Who isnt aware of the health damages of this growing concerne?  I'm sure she is... YET she made countless Canadians feel like worthless criminals over our cannabis cookies! What a fucking joke - and it's on us. I don't forget. We  have brains that allow us NOT to forget for a reason, protection.  History that is forgotten often repeats itself- LOOK at Slavery in the USA Todday.  All slaves to few- few who don't care about their health, homes, families - only sees it's humans as WORKERS - all expendable according to TRUMP. Still suffering & dying & struggling the most according to facts - Black Americans. History repeats itself.
WHY do we LET these "LEADERS" LIE &  continually screw us over?  I do not believe in one leader.  Thankfully we already have a FANTASTC representative for Canada.  I am proud of Canada & Covid.   Still I'm staying in- I don't think it's gone  and I feel to great to get it! Hee hee

Norms deck building! I fell through the deck, it was rotted and another deck was never finsihed- you stepped out your patio door onto rocks & dirt - Norms on it-  Weeeee I'm so excited I was already dancing on my new deck & he's adding a bench so I can sit & sketch my birds.. I woke up to this sunrise today! God shouting 'Good morning!'
I ran outside to take photos just so I could share with my son - NO filter- that sky was that stunning!!
How can one not see a miracle in that sky?
Another day - I've been blessed with,  wait until you see my super cheap but super fantastic bird bath! Time for me to get out  (Norms already out!) and finsih the Artsy'ist bird bath in the Haliburton Highlands! Just ask the bluejays.

with TLC & THC 
​Georgia 

Mushrooms - Psilocybin are also called: The Golden teachers..  I get it.
What they teach us is a valuable lesson worth more than gold.. they ease suffering.
If you allow them. I only had the one negative experience and I no longer consider it negative.  This week my body told me to microdose... I listened.
During this Covid my psorisis has flared, it's my for sure sign even tho I don't 'think' I'm overly stressed - I'm stressed. It would be unnatural right now if anyone said they've felt no stress the past few months. 

What do Psilocybin teach me?
Every single time: I AM LOVED. I AM enough. Be good to me.
I also FEEL' closest to God - just like when you are at peace in the garden or resting under a tree surrounded by nature and life and love.  Black fly love us- hahaha
Not a human, not books, not PILLS, not food..  a tiny litle mushroom has helped.
Go figure! Who knew!?   God.

God and many others knew - Scientists KNEW in the 50' & 60's. Thank GOD that psilocybin mushrooms are being seen AGAIN for what they are - healing medicine.
I am exceedingly grateful to & for them - nothing has ever helped as much as they have. Believe me or don't I don't care -it's your choice all I can do is share my experiences and you can ponder yourself as to what to do. I can't make you, nor do I want to- It's NO careless buzz'.   When the student is ready the teacher will appear.  
Golden Teacher - thank you.
I am loved.  
They have ALSO allowed me to forgive and constantly encourage: BE here now.

Yesterday was marvelous! We explored our backyard! Holy- I'm so happy to be here. hee hee.  We found our first mushroom of the season, new birds & my new obsession - Mossballs. haha I don't know what Im making but I LOVE moss balls- I just wanna squish them.. Tiny eco systems. I've never been more isolated and more happy in my life...  with the exception of missing my son.
Soon, soon It will be over- or at least nice enough we can have an outdoor visit & picnic!
Honestly, I really don't think we'll see anthing close to Normal again - until 2023.  
I feel from what I've read, it will come back in the fall and am being cautious this summer. 
I hope you do too! 

Want to learn more about the Stoned ape theory - read:
www.goodreads.com/book/show/51660.Food_of_the_Gods
Food of The Gods: Terence McKenna  - food for the brain! 

Have you watched Midnight Gospel on Netflix- WOW.  
Best animated show on television NOW.  Episode 8, had me in tears - you were warned.
Netflix also has a movie/doc. about psilocybin  with a bunch of comedians...
​ 'Have a nice trip' check it out.
I'm pleased they did not make it a "joke".

With TLC & THC & Psilocybin  
​Georgia 

 I've learned a trick to painting better is paint something you really like!  Perhaps that's cats, turtles, cars, comics, imaginary creatures.. fruit or friends!  PICK ONE and focus on the details.  To paint portraits - I like to paint people that I consider interesting, have great faces, make me laugh, are nice humans, have interesting facial features..   ALL of the above.   Occassionally I see a photo that makes me smile - this one of two friends Kevin & Chris, was from a party I missed.  After I saw that photo, I really knew I missed a good time - Hahaha!

It made me laugh out loud for too many reasons to mention. It was a joy to paint -giggling the entire time - then giggling at the anticipation of posting it and having these two "see it" for the first time  - I think they will SMILE.  Don't you? 
I took a bit of artist liberty with the background and removed a lamp real mental photoshop happening.
 
I did show my son and he replied: LMAO - which is Good!  

Focus on imagry that is pleasing to the mind and brings back happy memories and fondness - as I have for these two.  They are two of my favorite people on the planet. lol
Seeing them in this photo cracks me up, EVERY time!
I also filled my home with treasures' & trinkets' not worth millions but each one  makes me smile! It matters. 

Visual triggers are more powerful than people realize  - get rid of anything that upsets you or you associate with negative feelings.  Who needs it? Or don't - the choice is yours.
Nothing 'material' is worth keeping if it causes you pain, mental or physical.
 Toss it and MOVE on.    

Make room for new happy memories.  Surround yourself with love- at every opportunity.
Now, I must decide whom to give it to..  maybe I'll keep it and enjoy it for a while.
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With TLC & THC
Georgia
Acrylic on wood panel 6 x 6.
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