You know.. some might not appreciate my illustrations suitable for children in the cannabis garden of LOVE.  If you think I've not given this serious thought, especially in light of the upcoming ridiculous expectations surrounding the "advertising of cannabis IN California or Canada next year - OR rather LACK of what you will be permitted to do or NOT do - - I've given it much contemplation.   I've been made aware I'm considered controversial'  or 'Flaky' - for encouraging my child to use 'marijuana' -  Phhhhbt - judge away.  This is not something I ever take lightly.. painting my creatures in Cannabis fields. 

Cannabis is a Medicine.  Cannabis is a medicine that can and has and will continue to help seriously ill children and I will never stop drawing about it  - with Children in mind.  
It's my purpose.  I  care more about it than a medicine for adults, although it is my medicine as well - thank God.  GOOD LUCK in the near future -not letting a parent of a seriously ill child try cannabis- especially for pain like early childhood arthritis for example - when a parent  can prove  other medications will cause their child more harm than cannabis & TRUST ME -that is not hard to prove - try- research it - Dr.s will not be able to refuse them.  It will be inhumane.  I've lost sleep thinking of the damage medications do to little bodies, the desperation parents feel when they watch their babies suffer.
I remember, I refuse to forget. 

When Doctors (two teams of Dr.s - The Hospital for Sick Kids & The Shriners Hospital for Children in Montreal) told us our son would suffer terribly and probably would not make it to his 12th birthday- I started to PRAY to GOD.  I would do what ever I thought was expected. A promise I keep - always.  I never expected this...  yet here we are.  Gratefully.

I AM more determined than ever to try to educate so NOT ONE more parent will ever see their child suffer needlessly when Cannabis can help.  Had I known sooner - our son would have been eating medicated brownies as a toddler at bed time and yes I would have done what ever it took, even IF that meant going the illegal route, which i kinda did anyway..   Thank God. 
That was just over 10 years ago. No regrets. 

IF our government thinks they will not be assisting more children or will FEAR monger with cannabis and not allow any POSITIVE Cannabis advertising - instead of more lies - I'm going to make it personal mission to do the opposite, especially when I see that lovely FRIGGING glossy L.C.B.O magazine come delivered to MY DOOR, Booze promotion - glorification  (proven deadly) - in our local newspaper- but not life saving medicine awareness - no photos of Plants? Phhhhbbbt.  

          THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST NEWS I'VE READ IN A LONG TIME:
         link>>> THE DEA in it's newest OFFICIAL report states - 'ADMITs:
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          READ it yourself- FINALLY. NO ONE HAS EVER DIED from  CANNABIS.
Proof, they have been lying for many - too many years - and how many lives do they continue to destroy  still  with arrests for something less harmful than alcohol.. -less harmful than hotdogs.  Let that sink in.    Please.
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 ZERO DEATHS in history... 
Can you say the same for other medications suggested for Children - where cannabis is now proven to HELP?
No.

DEMAND.

One person can make a difference.
I'll continue to draw any & every way I  think might help bring awareness & education & pray instead.  It's my purpose & passion - lucky me.

Creatively Yours
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xox
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This fly is on my wall.. a reminder of sorts to guard my creative thoughts.

A big green bug on the wall..  the perfect pest?
He clings to the  wall above my desk, watching, listening...
he is my 'fly on the wall' .

I'll call him 'Reuben the Reminder' Cannabis Fly!
He's complete with glitter and he makes me - SMILE!  
How about you.. see him buzzing around - what would you do?
Grab the fly swatter?  

Buuuuzzzzzz Buuuuzzzzz Buuuuuzzzed.

Cannabis education - This is what I do when HIGH... paint.
Wild stuff - I know.
YeeeeeeeHaaaaaaaaaw - it's that reefer madness out of control!! 
I've been BUSY!!! Buzzzzzzzzzzzy Buzzzzzy Buzzzzy 
Wait & see... hee hee hee.

Have Faith! 
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Storm went to California and he brought me back the coolest thing he could find.
I laughed, it was perfect...   a soft rubber little 'banana slug now sits on my desk guarding my stamps.  I watched short documentary and no they are certainly not like our  slugs or snails.  They crawl through the northerners forest in California- they are a hit there and here we had no clue about them here in Canada - we'll I did not  and neither did Storm.
See how powerful travel can be... hee hee hee

Where to next? 
My imagination is already there.

With Love.
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xox
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On my desk for weeks is a drawing I've penciled but cannot finish.
I've been reading & researching about it for months and don't know where to begin.  
With Social media.  Several people noticed I came home from California and deleted my 'Georgia Toons'  professional Facebook Account. I guess I'm trying to lead by example.. your life will NOT end if you delete your FB account.  Those who want to find you will.

ME, a 53 year old woman struggles with social media - it's consuming most days, messages, posts, etc... so imagine how I felt when I read about how terrible it is becoming for 15, 14, 12, 11 year old girls (and younger) who can't stand up and say - "F*ck off- I could care less what you think of me..."  to the nasty groups, posts, pages, comments and photos & chances are even if they say it - they would not mean it.  
I on the other hand..  lol     deleted FaceBook.
Then, l was advised - 'just get it back so no one can take the name-'should I choose to want it again',  I did  and have  very few followers and won't be as active with it, if at all.  
I'm still here & am accomplishing more painting.

Young girls are being tricked, fooled intentionally (even drugged) - encouraged to share their personal images online, naked, and in many cases more. ***PARENTS - it's YOU who's getting them the phones & paying the phone bills ? I don't get it &  PARENTS are taking less care with internet privileges, kids can use their phones and are anyway.  Often these girls believe they are sending images to a boy they have a crush on' - remember that - how powerful crushes are?   In fact they are not - or they  might be - but in most cases it's become about 'sharing the images' and amongst those not intended to see.  How else does one 'put this stuff?  
To make a long story short- lives are being ruined -  the young women. They do NOT know how to cope or ignore and they are harming themselves more and more.
It's 'not as bad' as they anticipate it will get.
Exposed young women do not share with parents out of fear, humiliation and  many are blackmailed. I wish I was making this stuff up  ;(.  FB apparently is one of the worst breeding ground, they are struggling right now keeping control of  hate speech.  By the time it is caught & removed - too much damage has been done... screen shots taken - forever out there.

So this joke of 'Dick Picts'   is NOT funny, it encourages bad behaviour.
Does my frankness offend? I hope so... but while you are offended by my wording- your daughter might be making the mistake of her beautiful, innocent lifetime while some creep gets off in more ways than one.     


To keep quiet would only encourage the problem.
Ladies, Girls - please don't do it.. it's not a good idea.
Guys - you are on your own.

I can't finish the drawing. 
Parents IF you find out about your daughters sharing images- please show compassion and try to understand.

  
Creatively
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I love this piece. I'm going to make it into a T-shirt for myself.
It symbolizes cannabis and all its beauty, the little humming bird is painted with irredesant paint that sparkles in the 'right light' just like they do in real life. I have a friend on Instagram- he captures the best hummingbird photos: 
https://www.instagram.com/daves_not_h3r3_man/

Cannabis ART - one of a kind inspired by THC & filled with TLC by Me.
Nature should never be made illegal.

I've been discouraged lately...   Does my work mean anything?
I know people who don't care - not about patients -NOT  about children or medicine.
What can we do? Nothing -  focus on our own lives, do all you can to make it better for whom ever you can. 

Is my art making a difference? It does not matter.  I believe I am.
I've decided to continue to do it though LOVE.
I know my www is getting the traffic and I thank you.  

I'm ready to send out my cards in the drawer!! READY ;) some of you I hope will be happy for a little hello'!  

I have a new hammock stand' calling. 
Norm sold the 'halloween front entrance gates - remember?
He likes this 'building & selling' of props. I am glad- this way he still gets to experience halloween in his own way - and he's going to a 'halloween makers party'. In his element will he be.

I've been busy! More cannabis ART. Wait until you hear about my new buzzzzzzzzzz.

Creatively 
G

Tomorrow..  a serious topic close to my heart.

I have a severe case of Trigeminal neuralgia.
It is incredibly difficult on several levels and every day is a struggle in itself.
I have had it for over 7 years..  all day, every day not a one hour break.
It fucks with my mind like you can NOT imagine.  Forget the feathers' on this one.
I describe it as an invisible person/monkey on my back who zaps me when ever they feel like it. It bothers me most when laughing.  
Imagine laughing and suddenly you are literally JOLTED with pain... just a few seconds. 
After 7 years... you appreciate the laughs all the more.
What ever makes me smile I crave more.  I do not take smiling for granted.
Even though they can hurt- I still smile at every stranger I pass in the street.

What is it:
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), also called tic douloureux, is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal or 5th cranial nerve, one of the most widely distributed nerves in the head. TN is a form of neuropathic pain (pain associated with nerve injury or nerve lesion.) The typical or "classic" form of the disorder (called "Type 1" or TN1) causes extreme, sporadic, sudden burning or shock-like facial pain that lasts anywhere from a few seconds to as long as two minutes per episode.  These attacks can occur in quick succession, in volleys lasting as long as two hours.  The “atypical” form of the disorder (called "Type 2" or TN2), is characterized by constant aching, burning, stabbing pain of somewhat lower intensity than Type 1.  Both forms of pain may occur in the same person, sometimes at the same time. The intensity of pain can be physically and mentally incapacitating. 
The trigeminal nerve is one of 12 pairs of nerves that are attached to the brain. The nerve has three branches that conduct sensations from the upper, middle, and lower portions of the face, as well as the oral cavity, to the brain. The ophthalmic, or upper, branch supplies sensation to most of the scalp, forehead, and front of the head. The maxillary, or middle, branch stimulates the cheek, upper jaw, top lip, teeth and gums, and to the side of the nose. The mandibular, or lower, branch supplies nerves to the lower jaw, teeth and gums, and bottom lip. More than one nerve branch can be affected by the disorder. Rarely, both sides of the face may be affected at different times in an individual, or even more rarely at the same time (called bilateral TN).

The case I have is all over the scale' and it is visually obvious to others.  I appear quite fine  until I have an attack...  I have learned to talk through them - although- trust me- they are so strong they get my attention, I dare you to carry on a conversation while someone sticks a cigarette in your eye for a second. This is what it feels like.. so excuse me if I forget what you were just saying, although I usually don't. I have the annoying mini jolts which can seem as though I'm winking - I'm amused at the number of men who like a wink...   lol  

​Still, I do smile- even thought hurts. I smile because people make me smile.  
There is much to smile about.. my  life -my dogs, friends, summer, fresh produce, bees.. bears.
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​Just thinking of some people no matter how hard I try not to   - the smile creeps across my face- so, I've learned to embrace the pain.
Who is worth smiling over is the key..  Storm.   lol  
Actually, I have a few friends which come to mind. 
I certainly don't need a reason to frown over anyone. I deal with enough pain. 

​Very few people appear strong enough to understand what I am dealing with and everyone forgets- it's easy to do when not happening to you. I get it. I surround myself with only the company of those I truly enjoy.  Poppy, Daisy, Scruffy & Storm mostly - Bird too!  lol 

My faith has not diminished- it has gotten stronger.  
I believe in the power of prayer, meditation & God.  
 
What causes trigeminal neuralgia?TN is associated with a variety of conditions. TN can be caused by a blood vessel pressing on the trigeminal nerve as it exits the brain stem. This compression causes the wearing away or damage to the protective coating around the nerve (the myelin sheath). TN symptoms can also occur in people with multiple sclerosis, a disease that causes deterioration of the trigeminal nerve’s myelin sheath. Rarely, symptoms of TN may be caused by nerve compression from a tumor, or a tangle of arteries and veins called an arteriovenous malformation. Injury to the trigeminal nerve (perhaps the result of sinus surgery, oral surgery, stroke, or facial trauma) may also produce neuropathic facial pain

I do have a blood vessel putting pressure on the nerve - SO - before I left for California Storm and I had a difficult, short conversation. We were concerned  the thing in my head (?) what ever is causing this, would explode and I would not make the flight.  Live with what I am and try to tell me it would not cross your MIND.  Storms also. What am I going to do stop living? So, the fact that I survived the plane ride to California - was worth the trip & celebrating and I am grateful to my friend for the experience. 2 more flights- my fear is gone. Where to next!!?  I'm excited for Warmer weather this winter!  I miss my California morning chats - it was nice to converse about so many things.

Are you aware this condition applies mostly to women and after 50.
It is  on the rise.

What are the symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia?Pain varies, depending on the type of TN, and may range from sudden, severe, and stabbing to a more constant, aching, burning sensation. The intense flashes of pain can be triggered by vibration or contact with the cheek (such as when shaving, washing the face, or applying makeup), brushing teeth, eating, drinking, talking, or being exposed to the wind. The pain may affect a small area of the face or may spread. Bouts of pain rarely occur at night, when the affected individual is sleeping.
TN is typified by attacks that stop for a period of time and then return, but the condition can be progressive. The attacks often worsen over time, with fewer and shorter pain-free periods before they recur. Eventually, the pain-free intervals disappear and medication to control the pain becomes less effective. The disorder is not fatal, but can be debilitating. Due to the intensity of the pain, some individuals may avoid daily activities or social contacts because they fear an impending attack.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE if I educate you on anything
BE AWARE of what you put int your body.  I do believe it started with a medication I was taking that 'stated in the side effects warnings it could cause a tick' in the facial area that does not go away.   I read that years later, after it started.   Anti depressants. 
Oh My God..  why didn't I learn to read the warning labels earlier I've asked myself a million times since.  I do now.  *I am blessed that I can touch my face, this does not cause me pain.  The only time it hurts is with a cold wind- welcome to Canada.  lol 
Why didn't I try natural paths before chemical ones, manmade experiments.

I do not share this for sympathy- it is the most difficult thing  for me to share... I do it so you will educate yourself and possibly avoid living with the same condition. IT MADE ME STRONGER! 

Every day I continue & I pray & THANK God for everything, focus on love, paint and try to tame this the only way I know how. I can handle it when I'm happy and laughing.
I've been feeling better and tonight I feel FANTASTIC- better than I have in a year!
What a year this is going to be! 
Imagine wonderful things? Places? Adventures?  

Actually - I LOVE Canada this time of the year- and fall and winter- until I get cold!
Then- Spain I think it might be. France is kinda pass' other than the caves- I've really no desire to see anything' there- other than Yann! Wink Wink'

People actually TN have it go away! 
I keep reading this and yes, this is what I pray for most.  
The day it happens I will drop to my knees and give thanks.   It will..    it will.
I believe in Miracles! A 'flood of healing' is on the way!
Right NOW..     I am created to create.

More soon on  Living with TN... and the ECHO dot- How 'Alexa' is teaching me patience and  physiotherapy - lol! 

                        WHAT is keeping ME going - Living with TN
             - CANNABIS -
                                                    THANK GOD!

Please  -  TRY IT FIRST.
I thank my son above all else.
He is the love of my life, always will be.

God looks after me- I'm more convinced of this every moment.

with Love
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xox

​Creatively 
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Bird is free to fly wherever he chooses.. He follows me into the bathroom and when I'm lying down- he will fly in the bedroom, sit on the window ledge & give me a dirty look!  
"Get UP! Come paint and I will sing to you"   he TWEETs. 
He could fly downstairs and has done on a couple of occasions but has not for  along time.  Speaking of Bird & Birds eye view,  I was reminded a few weeks ago
this Frenchman in a helicopter. 

Have you heard of:
Yann Arthus–Bertrand  I think he is an exceptional human. 
He initially peeked my curiosity about France  a couple of years ago.  
I first learned of him with 'HOME,  I highly recommend it.  
What I really enjoyed most was: Earth from Above 
He showed us whats going on wrong in the world and those trying to do what's right..
He showed us HOPE.  ​Elegantly, I might add.
Now I'm watching HUMAN the movie.
I believe every school should show this from grade 1 up, every year.
Please turn off the trash  and consider educating your mind.

The woman who washes bottles for 12 hours a day- this is her life. If all I can do is send her my prayers- it's something.. how does she get up every day?  
He is a real life hero not to mention he is one impressive 71 year old, I would not have guessed, Wikipedia figures' it out for us ;). lol

Making a difference daily, no doubts.
Give Thanks.

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I am a realist.   I just pretend not to be.

When painting this  I started to cry.
My 'spirit', for lack of a better word - felt broken.
Why am I always painting 'love?  
​Love like this? 
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What is the point?

No point.


Creatively, 
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xox
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BTW...  After thought: Please don't send anyone's mom a dick pict.   
I think the best thing to do would be IGNORE.
My obsession with this subject & FB &  young women  very soon.
Hardly about 'dicks' at all. 

​Cannabis  & kids related next...
Actually, forget it- no one cares about my work. Who am I kidding?
I'm done. 

Keep your stick picts to yourself! WE DON'T want to see them.  lol
A girlfriend just informed me a woman is starting a movement- if you mail  your dick pict - she wants them mailed to your mom.  Hahahaha!
Imagine that, I would smack Storm on the head and rip a strip off of him - we've had this conversation.  Not only are they not appreciated - regardless of what the sender might think- it's plain STUPID for Both men and woman.  
​YOU are setting yourself up for humiliation...  perhaps not immediately - but don't piss off that girlfriend/boyfriend, several months later  - your photos will be shared on FB pages and then some.

​If I care for someone enough- I'd want to see 'it' in person anyway - Right? 
& if not- Eeeeeeeeeeeewwww..    
Everytime I turn on the computer I'm reading about it, what I am paying attention to is women who are now retaliating & charging senders with sexual harassment, abuse & more.  Sharing them on social media to humiliate  good people who made a stupid mistake.

With Love
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