Norm's mad at me' so for breakfast
he made a 'BLT' & none for me.
Fine by me...  not hungry.

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The other day I got caught up in a dream.
Then by fate, I guess it was great...  (before it's too late)
I had a realization:
 I'd be in the same situation
just at a different destination...
& this aint' no 'vacation'
...it's time for separation.


​With Love
Georgia

This little fishy was painted for a friend & it was super enjoyable to paint with the underwater discovery of a new mushroom jellyfish...  it's on it's way to it's new home!  Let there be light, it's light earlier and lasting later & buds on the branches appear - got me all excited for Spring!

I did have a mammogram & an ultrasound at Southlake hospital in Newmarket - It was a lovely (although uncomfortable) experience! I was treated by smiling, happy friendly & 'professional' ladies from the MOMENT I arrived,  go figure!  I was NERVOUS - something I've not been before for a simple test - that  was of course - before I was slapped (twice) and yelled at by a '30 years experienced' nasty technician from Keswick Advanced imaging.  Please do not take the chance  of being treated like I was... read the google reviews first. 
 This '30 year' bullshit the owner seems to justify  as an excuse for the technician to be automatically respected or EXCUSED for her terrible behaviour is exactly that-  perhaps she is tired after 30 years and only there to make her quota as it appears from my experience.  

I am forever grateful to the women at the hospital who have restored my faith  in  mammogram technicians after a really negative experience...  about the test - if I had to guess - I'd rather not.   I'm sure my Dr. will have the results soon -  I'm in Gods hands.
& while I wait...   I envision all the excitement of the adventure ahead & exciting it is  - I went on a road thrip this past week - what an adventure -  wait until I share!
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 Forward - always.

I'm painting with 4/20 in mind this week! My cards are selling - THANK YOU!  
Be sure to follow on IG for my usually 420 give away!! 

With TLC & THC
Georgia 

Dreaming of more space...

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Storm called & said he was 'taking me out for lunch on Tuesday' since he was too busy the past week to visit on my birthday  (which I am well aware of - hello cannabis in Canada!)  I thought we were gong to visit our favourite breakfast spot- and perhaps tour around town but I was mistaken.. back to the city we went and to Ripley's Aquarium we went!  *BUT  - lol when we arrived- & were in the lobby waiting to enter - and looked down into the SEA of children- he said: "I'm so sorry mom, I did not know it's March break"  LOL - OMgosh you had no idea!  The children- Cowabunga! Once  in- we were fine- if anything the kids were a constant source of amusement 

Shark! Shark!! Screaming from all directions and you look up and there it is swimming overhead, soon after you hear Stingray! Turtle! Starfish!!   They have made it fun for little humans - there is a tunnel to crawl through as sharks swim around- I could not convince Storm to crawl through - It took no convincing though as he waited to touch the crustacean that looked like a pokeman- back in the day.  We searched high & low to see the octopus in his tank only to realize he was right beside my head on the wall. Best of all I got exactly what I wanted: underwater photos, at one point we were just standing there, no one else and the diver appeared - he waved hello as he fed the Stingray- talk about perfect timing- it was like front row private show - I can hardly contain my new excitement today to get at my canvas!  It did not end there - he then took me to Pusateri's to pick up all the ingredients for an incredible  meal (he cooked) of Oprah chicken & mashed truffle potatoes, arrival salad with strawberries, balsamic vinaigrette, old cheddar- I got to sit at the table and drink, smoke,chat, laugh & chill as he did all the work (just us two) it was perfect.  Gifts too! lol

A new golden Octopus dish to hold todays daily bud- my current FAV #Aloha Storm calls it also grown by him was also a gift - (it's fantastic) and some edibles. looking at it today I smiled- who knew my son would be giving his mom some of the best grown cannabis in Canada for her 55 birthday & she'd be thrilled- who knew?

I see Treating Yourself magazine is back up the WWW. Storms story is available for DL of you have not read it in Issue 29. Along with countless information , read back issues, see many of  my older cartoon & Ivan Arts & more! Check it out...

A thought we had yesterday... & measles.  All it took was one look yesterday (during March break) to understand the importance of having your children vaccinated agains measles.  Vaccines are frightening especially when there are fears of potential issues caused by them- more frightening would be an outbreak of measles and all those children who would become very sick... all it took was the realization yesterday of how fast & serious an outbreak would be.

I hurt 'my jaw' last week - seriously enough I'm having difficulty eating & speaking but you would never know it by the smile on my face yesterday - Storm noticed my a weight loss already & did his best to fatten me up a bit- successfully I might add. My arthritis too has been an issue lately - I am sore today after all that walking - it's time to medicate & get busy painting my new UNDERSEA adventure *there were far too many children to vape yesterday, we did before & after in the parking garage - all was good. Please show respect when children/others are around. 
The photos below - you might not think are great - they are exactly what I was looking for!

Next Yoda. 
 With TLC & THC 
​Georgia 

10 days and it's official - Spring is here! woot woot! That winter flew bye - the than the COLD I didn't find it that difficult at all! What arrives with the spring? MUSHROOMS - Mushroom hunting season is almost upon us! With Instagram I am continually astonished at the variety of mushrooms I see from all around the world - tiny little aliens all different in shapes, color, size... some edible & some DEADLY.  It's wise to learn the difference! 
Where is the best place to learn IMO... The Mushroom Society of Toronto!  It's where Storm and I started to expand out fungi knowledge- he (of course) surpassed my mushroom knowledge in leaps & bounds and has been the foyer director the past couple years- but he's become busy now and not as involved.  

I was asked if I wanted to draw a cover for the  MST newsletter - Of course!  It was easier than I anticipated- all I had to do was sit and think of past  foray adventures - draw a few details from what I experienced and  the cover was created.  Pondering over it was almost as fun as actually being on a foray! If you want to see the full cover- you can sign up for the newsletter & get your own copy, visit the website & you can download the current newsletter!   Get your baskets ready (I have a new one I've painted) to be astonished by mushrooms!  Just imagining a tasty morel.. get the frying pan ready.  I highly recommend if you want to introduce yourself & FAMILY  (great family activity) the place to start would be the MST.  I'm not sure how much I'll get out this spring- balance issues make for difficult woods walking  but I can hardly contain my painting excitement.

Thank God, Spring is almost here- Ginger is the only beast with cabin fever in this house- she does not even realize summer is on it's way back- I am so excited about my new swimming buddy - I hope she likes the pool, once she see's Scruffy in her boat, Daisy diving...  I'm sure she'll be the first mate!  This reminds me, I've got dogs to paint!  I'm also in the mood for cards... I need to send out some home made cards and spread some TLC.

Here is an interesting read for all  interested in Cannabis in Canada and getting your medicine "covered" ABOUT time. ​https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/workers-compensation-cannabis-guidelines-nova-scotia-1.5048619?cmp=newsletter-news-digests-canada-and-world-morning

Let the countdown begin!
10.......

with TLC & THC

Curious George - Explores the garden!  Where is this book? 
I'll admit I was not a huge Curious George fan - & believe it was in rebellion to being Called 'Curious George' when I was younger, especially by my Aunt Marine.  ;) Looking back now, they are fond memories.   Still it's hard not to like this curious little monkey  & all the antics he gets himself into...   I can't help but wonder "if only this book was available back then.. imagine all the misery it might have avoided.

Kids learn through books, every opportunity I get to EXPLORE a book store - I always end up in the kids section  to admire the art, why did adult books get so boring?   Traditional Curious George is what was painted, - just like I prefer the original Mickey Mouse. As fist I considered having curious George with some bongs, joints & other paraphernalia but decided against it as I like to keep the innocence of the Original character & intention.  I reflect sometimes when I see others art (especially cartoons/illustrations) represented in a different 'light' I follow a cartoonist 'Beck  I admire his work ethic & talent -a couple of his stickers... I'm not fond of & it's not because I'm prudish.  I don't know..  it's not a direction  I will go. He has a few I absolutely love like the WB Monster,  his computer skills fascinate & inspire me - to continue painting. lol  I can hardly keep up with online lessons never mind the actual programs - I truly like to use a paint & brush, not that I don't enjoy my ipen & iPad from time to time. Check out Beck on IG, he has something for everyone.

On my Instagram account you can see a real time video &  a time-lapse of this painting.

I highly recommend "Brain Child" on Netflix - watch it & invite your kids to join you.

Next my lesson in Sacred Geometry resulted  in a different sort of Bird.
​
With TLC & THC
Georgia
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What will I be doing in 2019 oh' enlightened one?  (I asked silently)
The same thing we all must do every day.  
Chop wood & carry water.  (Fantasia inspired of course)
Paint & ponder with chores in between - this is life as we know it.
Keep going.  
​
I am happy to be.

Be.

What are your plans?

Next a painting titled: Lost & Found. 

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Happy First day of 2019!!
I hope you are not hung over, if so - I hope it was worth it. 
I painted my first calendar last year, the focus being strange mushrooms! 
One of the best introductions in this lifetime has been to mushrooms- in the wild - this mushroom is called eyelash mushroom & I found one a few years back- more vibrant than this one- I was hooked on these bright red eyelashes looking up at me.​ a.k.a:
 Scutellinia scutellata 
I also discovered there are such things as purple snails - how beautiful is this earth?

I'm grateful for the introduction to my plate as I learned  how many edible mushrooms there are  & to my medicine cabinet  from everything to Lions mane for the brain, turkey tail tea, Chaga coffee for better health & psilocybin  for mental health.
All this mushroom talk has made me hungry- Shiitake in my omelette.
Start the new year off right! Drink your chaga- eat your mushrooms!

With TLC & THC
Georgia

Next...   Fantasia inspired - my plans for this year depicted in paint.    ;)

This year my Christmas gift to 'me' was to paint a gift for someone else...  a young man who uses Cannabis for his medicine. I was  upset thinking he wouldn't get it on time due to the recent postal strike but Canada Post came through! Thank you!   Thank you. Thank you.

I follow on Instagram:  SBSK  special books for special kids . I love these two that travel the world interviewing others with disabilities,  God has this young man doing what he is meant to do - the love he (they) continually displays for everyone they interview - if the world had more like him we would be much better off.   I do have an understanding of what it feels like for parents to have a child with a serious illness - they deal with more than you will ever comprehend, lots you definitely do NOT see on social media.  

I would like, if possible to brighten their lives - if I can & have in the past for a few children & parents, Jamies mom & I still text regular on Instagram and I am forget inspired meeting my little rocket man  (in space with his dog)  so when I read about Tres on SBSK I sent his mom a message asking: What did he like?  Her reply: dinosaurs.   That was all I needed & I knew he already used cannabis so I took a couple of days and put love into every brush stroke and I was pretty pleased when finished, mailed it off JUST last week & he will be opening it Christmas day!  Mom loved it so much she is gong to wrap it and give it to him and will send me a photo, I'm so excited. ;))) !! 

Tres mom sent me a message on instagram when it arrived and I believe I have made a family very happy this Christmas, she said she wanted to cry,  I must admit I became quite emotional when painting Tres,   :) tears of joy - riding a dinosaur - I imagined the fun he would have, it made me smile countless times - time well spent.   I thanked Tres mom for the opportunity to paint her beautiful son - that is all I see.   
A beautiful family. Tres mom is trying to educate on her son's illness with her instagram page, I get that too.   *Understanding eliminates IGNORANCE -  sometimes ignorant people are  Fucking CRUEL. Fact.

I think about who  I paint while working & the more I looked at Tres photo (hours) the more I thought he is truly a beautiful boy & was able to capture' what I wanted.. Tres having a great time on back of that  big happy dinosaur, happy to be together, see it in the clouds.  I was also very amused and happy that his two older brothers also want paintings on dinosaurs now! lol That too had me smiling all day.

Someone not long ago remarked  I was 'ugly & anyone would be ashamed to be seen with me',  well aware of my disability,  I am a 54 year old woman who knows better - but it still effected me, more than I care to admit.  When painting Tres, I thought again of these hateful remarks & at first I could feel my hairs stand on end as mamabear growled within  & then it was if  a calm  weight suddenly  gave me a warm hug  - See them for what they are & understand the only thing you can feel for people who think  like that is: PITY.      
                                   
If you only 'see' a disability you are blind. 

Painting Tres gave me strength & enjoyment. 
Tres reminded me what I love to do & what's REALLY important to me.
Tres  has inspired me to keep going - face forward - head held high!  Pun intended.
Tres & his family are an example of LOVE 
My gift to me - because Tres reminded I am beautiful & I am grateful to him & his Family for the knowledge & education, my gift to me.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

Today is the First day of fall - it feels like it- not yesterday.  Yesterday was hot with a wicked wind all afternoon- and it was LOVELY!  I read in the gazebo and actually took a dip in the pool - Sept 21 & the heater was OFF. Global warming not a thing.... right.  The winds turned into a tornado for Ottawa & Quebec - it must be incredibly frightening & would make one ask  (the one who's house was hit): why me?    I don't know ask Dorothy.

Today is the fall equinox a time to rejuvenate and align with the stars, it gave me my fall horoscope & I couldn't agree more especially on the  'bad medicine mades me stronger.'  I agree somewhat wit the stars - after all long before us people have used them for guidance  on several levels, I also find traits of the Signs usually common.  

​I started this new book which I was attracted to because of the cover- much like my art - I think it inspired the Faun  although there's been no mention of one as of yet.  All The Ever Afters..  so far so good.   I'm already excited, I ordered my next fucking book on line The Book Depository ! Can't wait till it fucking gets here! lol - They are fast & have free shipping. 
I'm quite faun of this Faun  (hee hee) surrounded by foliage - smoking a joint in the garden of LOVE. I guess Halloween being right around the corner is partly responsible, I've got Frankenstein on my desk NOW- when was the last time you watched the classic movie?  We did last night  WOW- I have a difficult time believing that movie was made 30 years before I was born! 

Above all else today is the best day of the year IMO :   It is my son's birthday!  
The love of my life is another year wiser & what a year he has had.  I won't be seeing him today - he's got plans with friends in the city  but I'll celebrate it with him later in the week.
I can't even think of what to say- other than I love my son and want only the best for him- always.. it really is that simple.  What mom is any different?  
To know he is in his element right now, working hard, excited for the future, meeting new people everyday - living on his own in the city - traveling - working in the cannabis industry, at  very exciting times.  I woke up today feeling happy because of Storm - he is very wise (I'm not just saying that because I'm his mom) & kind, I don't really think much about Storms future any longer  because it is HIS future - he has good friends, a great job & he tells me he is happy...        ​ I'm happy.
Thank God. 

Time to paint! What's your favourite Monster?

With TLC & THC
​Georgia