With boys on my mind for this cartoons- comes 'more'. More adventure, More risk taking More Macho",  More with more to prove?  Young men have it as difficult as ladies - in different ways.  When I read about how difficult it is to find a job, apartment, pay bills, raise a family (I know these things too)  and it's getting more & more difficult  - Men/boys still have the stigma of expected to BE  'the bread winners' of the household  and  yes let's face it gold diggers do exist. Men & women gold diggers. 

If I was to say more teens won't be trying cannabis - I'd be lying. More will.
More accidents will happen. To think kids who want to smoke it are not smoking is now is foolish. They are having oral sex on school busses.  Really? Are we going to start lying to them about  cannabis being like fentanyl?  Is there not enough going on in the world right now- the average teen can grasp- like Korea claiming they have a nuclear weapon  able to reach the USA. Come on.   To intentionally  LIE to teens today is only adding to the chaos. To continue to intentionally lie to adults is just as bad.  
Educate them. I have  drawn about this for the love of my son and then every kid.  
Storm is 25now I never worry about his 'cannabis use'. 
We have talked about every issue from medicating in school, how to talk to friends,  dealing with negative remarks, EVERYTHING.   Boys will be Boys- Have the conversation

1. Boys can be more adventurous - Jackass 1,2,3,4... need I say more?  Add cannabis to this and things might get a little wilder!  I've heard excessive laughter over the years but rarely ever seen any anger between a bunch of boys who are smoking only.
Can you say the same for alcohol?  If I knew a boy I cared about was going to start a 'drinking alcohol habit' before Smoking cannabis - I would try to  suggest he try cannabis first.  Being a jackass has never NEEDED any drugs. Daredevil, stuntman.. be careful- why would you intentionally ADD anything that MIGHT interfere with your performance and possibly cause you to fail or bring on an early demise?

2. Driving. Most driving  accidents are  young men.  ALSO applies to  young ladies
I believe they are also the highest death rate on our roads.
This breaks my heart.   I remember teaching my son how to drive. 
I glare at Storm if he even thinks of reaching for his phone while driving (we know they do when we are not with them, we have no control)  - I do this with everyone I drive with. I care about you. I care about me. I care about Poppy.  
I care about strangers remaining alive.
ADD ANYTHING WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING AND YOU ARE ASKING FOR TROUBLE.
The first & ONLY thing you need to ADD is EXPERIENCE.   
No:    CELL PHONES! #1 reason for accidents * 
               Alcohol & driving, lose your license, job, friends & possibly even your life.
                      Prescribed medications, exhaustion, stress...
               No Food    ....then why do we have drive through windows?
​               Singing, dancing- leave it for the dance floor or bathroom mirror.
​               Friends- can be a very big distraction  & the DRIVER must always remember
                >>> they<<<  are now resposible for OTHER LIVES.
                No ipads, phones homework, dogs on laps.. looking at girls as you drive by
                FOCUS to stay alive when you drive.  
​                 Driving is a luxury with huge power... do not lose it.

3.  Cannabis will be permitted (& should be permitted) to grow in backyards next summer! Yippie!!!  FRESH cannabis introduced into salads & bongs.  Cannabis will grow tall if you let it and some kids will surly see others growing cannabis  in backyards, balconies etc.  
Kids let me warn you - if you think your going to hop a fence and steal someones bud- think again. This might be the most dangerous way cannabis might harm you... and you won't of even taken a puff.
A couple of weeks ago (harvest season) someone tried to break into a good friends outdoor garden - if you think they don't already exist you're fooling yourself...  
My friends Rottweiler was the first to get to the thief with my friend soon following with a baseball bat.  *I did not agree with my friend on this for many reasons- one - he could have gotten hurt or SERIOUSLY hurt the thief - it's a plant. The Thief "jumped up over the fence  & through the rose bushes! They must have gotten really scratched up..."  - not before leaving a small size running shoe at the scene.  
He/she got away. Not with anything- possibly a few dog bite marks, rose bush rash & ripped clothing and now only one shoe. The police have the other. That could be a record.
Theft, break and entering..  He/she was wearing dark clothing and a ski mask- My friend is correct- IF you break into someone property dressed like that- YOU are there with intent to steal or harm - it is wrong.  It is taking what does NOT belong to you.
Grow Up. GROW your own.

These are very realistic foreseeable problems for your men & women.
The cartoons apply to both ladies and gentlemen - Cannabis may impair your judgment.
You are smart.
​Moderation.  

Grow Roll & smoke your own... AFTER your brain has had time to develop properly.
Please.

With Love
​Georgia

Part 2' is sketched and awaits color & details..

This  following "opinion" is unbelievable.
How someone can get away with such blatant lies as we read here:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/opinion/peter-kent-marijuana-1.4417064?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning
Wait & see, this young woman 'has called this correctly', the next thing we read- he will be running a dispensary.  Paying attention?  If he gets his way- you will be a criminal for that cactus in your house.  

Control Freaks.

I'm going on a vacation! Weeeeee! Me & Poppy!!  Very soon.
No 'WIFI', logging in more than once a day  might become a problem... so, let it snow! 
Painting, peace - here I come.. a month maybe more! 
Part 2 - NEXT Kids... Points to Ponted before you Puff..
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I've been thinking about this 10 years.

G

KIDS.. I am not getting paid to tell you this, I'm not with any company, dispensary, not any parent groups or schools or with any DR.s, in anyway. I'm not a politician, nor do I ever want to be. I'm not on the "side of"  your parents  Im telling you this because I believe it to be true.
                   
           Please *try to refrain from using ANY drugs
               until your brain develops properly.
             *Try, because I know and can admit as an adult- many adults TRY to refrain from "things" and can not.  

       This is TRUE, good advice from ALL who really care about you.

Do not use anything, if at all possible. - especially not alcohol or prescribed medications NOT intended for you.  You might feel fine, get a great BUZZ but not realize the damage you are doing until much later in life. Serious damage... one that might take your quality of life (or life) long before it is meant to be taken.

Why 'give' yourself a problem in this life.. life will give you enough as time goes on.
 Learn how to cope  not 'cop out'.
Take control of your young healthy lives- you are so much smarter than we were!
Able to access healthier knowledge at your fingertips than your parents.  
Teach yourself how to cope without drugs and chances are you will be happier & healthier, richer & live longer...  

A Natural HIGH  from something that makes you FEEL GOOD.
YOU KNOW what I'm talking about- a natural high like no other, one  MANY will be truly envious of. 

Now for those who are going to try cannabis no matter what you have been told- yes, you better be careful because there are side effect that are joked about but it's
NO joking matter- You're getting fatter!  

Teen obesity is on the increase.. this leads to SERIOUS long term health issues.
Cannabis is use to assist many who have no appetite - Me. 
I have no desire for food- it's become a chore to eat- Luckily cannabis helps me- It does make my food taste better - I do get the munchies- I on the other hand cannot put weight on right now. Start smoking and you might start to pack on the pounds if not careful - Young women  struggle with body image already- don't give yourself any new problems with un healthy weight gain.  BTW- I was thinking of girls/women so I stuck with the theme for this cartoon- the next is geared towards boys/young men.
For some - it helps with an appetite and others it will contribute to a problem.
If you're consuming cannabis just to get high instead of helping with physical pain - be careful.... stay away from  junk food. Have healthy options in case you do. 
Food does taste better to me when I am high & I crave things I don't usually - like Chips, cake and dips... sometimes all together, it must be how Chocolate Bacon was developed.

Cannabis makes you feel  (in most cases) relaxed, you laugh a little more.. therefore it might  not be wise to smoke it with  people you are not comfortable with.  Sadly, this has little to do with cannabis and more to do with people who lack morals, as we are witnessing NOW, sexual abuse on all levels has increased - in particular for young women. STAY SAFE.
I'm not your mom saying this- I'm a woman- who does not want young women to be harmed. Throw ALCOHOL into the mix and one thing quite often DOES lead to another. 
Ladies, I highly recommend if you want to 'try to get high'- ask you mom first! OR get a couple of girlfriends to try.
Keep it safe' until you KNOW what to expect & experience with Cannabis.

The third point to ponder. - yes, it does make one want to take it easy, sit back.. relax- and that is good - Not all the time. Women have to work harder to get equal pay in this century --still! Do you think sitting around on the couch all day - hitting the bong will help?
Get busy ladies! Take over the world! Claim your deserved space!  Cannabis may lead you into temptation - to turn on the drama (T.V.) & off your mind.  
Everything moderation.

Please educate yourself before it all begins.. in order to avoid adding stress to you belly & body & lives.  
Be ready to enjoy cannabis responsibly & after the age of 18, if possible.
Have the conversation now. WHY wait?

I'm reading how they intend on $$$  for cannabis education- I pray it's not going to be FEAR mongering. Young people are smart, look at how many of us are angry now because we found out we have been lied to for decades - about a plant. Put in jail over a plant.

Prove your parents wrong, it won't be the first time. Do not become a statistic- TRY
TRY to remain DRUG free as long as you can.
Please give your brains time to properly develop.

We parents, are also right a great deal of the time..  ;)

With Love.
Georgia  

ALCOHOL INCREASES THE INTENSITY OF CANNABIS.

Next.. More points to ponder boys.

As I've shared, I send my cards to people I know and even strangers... and have done so for a long time. 10 years, easy.  
I had someone question the "time & money making paintings and sending them" to people who do not appear to appreciate them.  I was surprised  that she would even give my cards any thought,  the remark seemd a little nasty but she's 'not in a good place' - so I chose to let it slide.  A bad break up has her in a hateful mood to all. 

At first this remark caught me off guard, it was nasty & meant to be from someone who is hurting - I get it...  but I thought - YES- I do spend time & a bit of money (not that is anyones business) making and mailing cards to people ( I also mail out paintings as some of you might be well aware ;) - she could not understand 'why?'
and went so far as to state it makes  me appear 'desperate'  .. wow.  
WHY?
Desperate..  well o.k. then..  If that is being "desperate" 
I am desperate to make other humans smile occasionally I guess, yes. 
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WHO has the problem?

I make cards for people because I try to make them happy, lighten the load, make the day a little more enjoyable, give a smile, say hello, let people know they are thought about, cared about..  I love to paint & I know most people do not get HOMEmade cards. Little originals - yes, painted with TLC & THC. It makes me feel GOOD- so sure- it makes me SMILE to do this- yes, I am selfish.  

Trust me, IF I even suspected someone would receive my cards with hate ? I would never send them in the first place. I don't put negative painting into anything for anyone.   Painting is MY PLEASURE- MY PEACE.

I painted a IG friend'  with a Dane a card - it took me minutes- i thought - he would like this! His dog was just very ill.  I just sent it,  I did not tell him- I already had his address from a postcard draw.  He was thrilled and thanked me to the point  I blushed. I don't know him - he has a lovely wife, dogs and little baby - I'm not going to have dinner with him, I'll never speak to this person- but hey - why not.  I'm glad I did.  

F*CK that... 'Desperate', I'll be.
If that is what 'makes me ' appear desperate' to someone - who has the problem?

Most people are caught off guard and enjoy my cards.  I know pain makes people do & say things they don't necessarily mean to do, to those they do it to.  I KNOW I've done it too.
So- critize me if it makes you feel better - for trying to spread some joy & love!??  LOL!!?  
Go for it!!  Doing something just to be nice.
Just because I can?  
You can't understand?

Thank you, It inspired me to make a card and mail it out today!  
Back at it! The first is a sweet little 'winter bird' to my friend - I can't tell...
it could be YOU reading this NOW.  
I will contiue to share my talent & gift- cause - that is what we are to do.

When someone questions the 'good you do'- 
They will mock you no matter what you do - do it anyway!
Be kind.
Show love and DO tell those who need to be told -
"F*ck off, I will be nice - regardless of what YOU think!!"  
...or just remove them off the  Christmas card list.  Done.

With Love
Georgia

Check out my SNOW MAN/woman CARD which made us giggle.
He's pretty simlple - make one for a bud!
Out of the goodness of your heart... even IF it makes you appear desperate.
New cannabis cartoon NEXT!!
I've be slightly distracted with drawing on the iPad - more on that soon.

Look at him
Everyone who owns an animal, a pet.. a family member.
I did not know about this story..  it brought me to tears.. they can not speak.
I can't write what I'm thinking about this  SCUM.. it's not great...
he's getting death threats - go figure.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMnUxOyLVdc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0e26bgKaSM

& soon HE WILL be making money again, 'treating our pets. 
I doubt he will change (his name he probably will).. LOOK AT HIM.
Share this with every pet owner.. I did not know.
​If it had been me, witnessing him treating my Poppy like that little Chih.. choking it. crushing it, beating them...

He will not have good things happen to him any longer- he has brought upon HIMSELF so much hatred & negative karma directed at him - no one need do anything.
The power of the internet will always have him looking over his shoulders!  It was mentioned he will probably HAVE to move out of St. Catherines - to the USA perhaps.. 
SEE him???   Remember him..   for all who can not speak.

The college of vets..??  Should be ashamed of themselves.  They have FAILED miserably & because of thier failure to act accordingly- people will lose trust in our vets.  I have one I really like- although - we've exchanged words- you should be able to tell them your concerns! Dr. Karen Norman in Keswick is a terrific vet- to my knowledge as are the staff.
The real hero of the story is the woman who FINALLY came forward.

IF they refuse to help - who will.
LOOK AT HIM & share. Please.

With love for 'my girls' & your 'girls & boys' (pets) feathers fur or fins... and kids.

A comment  was made "it's because he's from India & his training is different' - that is not true, another person wrote (Indian) Vets in India do not treat animals  like this, who care for animals.
He is here now - did he not have to have any sort of training to be a veterinary Dr. in Canada?  

G

New Cannabis work soon- I've got a new project on the go! Wait & see!
& I'm also learning how to draw on the iPad.. more soon!
​So much creating - so few hours.

 The next few months, years - will be filled with fear mongering, not for long I hope.
With the internet has come the gift of education- and finding out actually legitimate information- if you go to the source and do some research yourself... not just believe everything you read at first glance.  

The longer kids can go without any drug in thier system the better, this especially goes for  mind altering drugs that can change the brain forever or worse  kill- no, not cannabis - the kind used to treat such illnesses like the wide spectrum of  " behavioural" conditions with kids.  I am not judging, I don't know- I do know  there is a lot of information to try to encourage healthy kids- far too many are on pills never considered a decade earlier for children. Designed for adults.

Please stop & think.. every year countless kids are sent to emergency rooms with products we (as loving- parents) purchase for them. Some have resulted in death or serious accidents- remember lawn darts?   
How many kids do you think will end up in the ER in a few weeks? From tobogganing???
Please keep things in perspective.
Have you EVER read in history - a child had died from a cannabis overdose?   No.  
This is not an excuse to become careless- but fear mongering kids- or adults by the media, Dr.s & those with ulterior motives are only going to cause problems, as we have witnessed in past.  This reads more like  Prohibition tweaked' instead of legalization... tweaked for a select few like we witnessed yesterday.  

Parents, please educate yourself- there are far more dangerous items already in your home
that your kids use- for teens - it's probably the family car - what do you think has killed more?  Do not fall into the hype, do not believe the lies do not  treat your child like a "DRUGGIE" if you find them with cannabis... use this as a wonderful opportunity to have a conversation with your children.
Responsible, realistic conversations about drugs - especially the ones that can kill them.

With love
g

Reasons cannabis WILL cause them more harm, guaranteed.. next.

I try to 'let stuff  GO...  but when do you stop?
When do you remain silent? Why? For whom?  
God gave me a mind, the opinion is of ego, I will say that I prayed about 'letting it go..
I woke up and it was on my mind and literally made me feel sick.

When I read this yesterday.. I had to turn it off and walk out of my office. 
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/fantino-souccar-medical-marijuana-1.4401652
This is not right, how many lives have been ruined while these two' held positions of Authority?
Yes, ruined.

Kids who now have records, cant' travel, can't teach kids (they can 'write for our EDUCATION system though), limits future possibilities of all kinds and can't grow cannabis - I don't think you would be able to (I'm not positive).  How many lost their families,  jobs & homes while these two had an apparent say?   & NOW they flip their opinion?
Well, that's nice.
Wonderful - NOW they 'believe' ?
How many lives were ruined when they had the power? Talk about conflict of interest.

When SH was in power I was more worried about the police breaking in and stealing our sons medicine than I was anyone else.
I like York Region police.  I've often remarked, I've never had but pleasant experiences.. even the time I got the $2. ticket for speeding because 'I had to pee '- I was only a block away- he followed me home.. lol   It was true.  So, it is hard for me to understand when I 'hear about a 'bad cop (although YES I know they must exist) & I have had  friends who are police -we- can't do the one bad apple thing-  I like most police I have met BUT come on this is not right.

IMAGINE them, how many times police officers under them 'had to do their job'  because it was their job - talk about hypocrites - they encouraged their own  men who work for them  and  to have the job of enforcing- something  they NOW encourage???
It is messed up! 

Imagine the sick who they added PTSD to the lives of.  I don't have to imagine.
I know one such family, I know a few.  Imagine the time & $$ WASTED. 
Imagine the lives ruined???  

Can we go back  (since we are ALL NOW aware of cannabis) and have all records of arrests for cannabis the time these two were in power erased?  Files cleared?  Lives changed forever and most not in a good way?  

Jodie & Mark Emery were arrested?  For what?  
For getting in the way of the competition...  it sure appears that way
more and more every day.   Eh?

Pay attention to where your $$$ is going.
Did you read some of the comments after the article?
Clearly, I'm not alone.
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New toon tomorrow.

g

Let it Snow! 
It snowed- it's melted now- it put me in the Christmas Season mood - painting mood!
My Christmas card is complete.. I'll share it closer to the holidays.
This is just some mushroom reindeer fun,  playing with paint... tis the Season!  

A new winter themed cannabis kids cartoon tomorrow...  it's the snow, it has me in a winter way!


With TLC & THC
Georgia
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Come on! Take a Guess! 
Some mushrooms are just too exciting (&fun) not to paint an image for!!

This was was too easy..
I imagined my friend Kathy getting ready to reach down at one of the Forays.
Whistle alert!!

1 blow: I'm here!
2 blows: Come SEE!
3 Blows: Help.

This is a real mushroom, go and watch the video of it opening, it's incredible.
I don't know what I'd think If I saw this claw reaching out for me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPJ10eXc9bY

Did you guess what it's called?

Mush love 
Georgia

I don't believe in war, anymore.
I don't believe in 'different', other than personalities.
I am thankful still, for all who  have have lost their lives defending the rest of us,
especially due to the greed of others.


With Remembrance 
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​Georgia

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