Thank Goodness for Be HERE Now - In still reading, reflecting and keeping my creative distance. Chop wood & fetch water.. everyone has chores to do - my chopping wood is painting! ;D  My favourite page of my calendar is the cover! I have 12 months, one back page with all the different mushroom information and one cover page which will look lovely on it's own.  
I'm big on recycling - when I designed this I kept in mind  the dates could be removed after expired and the images would make a really cute framed set. I'll show you when I have mine up!  

For the first calendar I tried to find what I thought are some of the strangest mushrooms and colorful - they come in pink, purple & green- no wonder they all  are in Alices Wonderland. Each original is 9x5 (same size as printed version) and each takes me at least a day from research to finish. With every painting I become more educated.. on mushrooms anyhow.

I've mentioned I am using psilocybin for my brain pain...   to be honest - I don't think I'm taking it as much as I should.  I've come to the conclusion - painting is mediation.. as long as I can accomplish it - I'm fairly good- it's amazing what you learn to live through & with - its more important to medicate and then just go rest some days.
 
Yesterday was a 'right off'... as you might have imagined, frustrated with the argument from the night before, not much got done besides napping and a few sketches, a day of being grumpy and crying.  Yep I did.  Today is a new day and I'm expecting company - an artist friend - already excited - ready to paint I'm anxious for her creative arrival. Yesterday is done.

Do you know what I did not do yesterday to get me through...  I did not take an antidepressant. Cannabis is an antidepressant, so I guess I sort of did- it helped me think things out or rather 'forget about it.  We all have bad days- days we feel overwhelmed, frustrated, tearful, hopeless even BUT not everyone needs to take pills to help them past this- Its just life!  I feel better for having a terrible day - thought it out- cried it out - and LET that SHIT go.   Done.  

Norm is feeling  humbled I can tell by how he is behaving NOW - he did it to himself, he knows when he is being an asshole...  why do we behave as we do?  We just do.  As I sit here my twitch is so strong this morning I'm having difficulty  not pulling to the side.. and I will medicate for pain (not done yet - silly me)  It's going to be a difficult day - physically, mentally  I'm already happy so 1/2 the battle is won.  

This is what mushrooms do for me:
I understand, they help me understand - it's just a light bulb- it has nothing to do with the lightbulb.. Norm has his own issues to deal with - make it clear he can't use to me "sort' them out but understand he's trying to sort it out... when he is behaving like he does - walk away- I have other things more enjoyable to think about, if someone wants to be miserable- they can do it alone- they probably need some alone time.  Until we can go our separate ways - it' would be nice if we did not destroy the "friendship" we have remaining over f*cking lightbulbs.  ;)  

Bong hit time! - OH my Gosh.. have you seen what Jerry Kelly is Up to?  
I was also mindful & grateful that Norm does not do what many spouses do and turn to the bottle after I tell him to 'Go F*ck himself... which only ends up uglier.  
I would not live with an alcoholic at all - he is very aware of that fact.  

Storm and I were talking about the Hockey team and how incredibly heartwarming they have received I believe over $4 million in donations- maybe $6  I can't recall- and it will be needed to pay for all the funerals, to help all the families, the boys still alive will need  help - it makes me proud as a Canadian to see how we all come together for each other.  Hockey sticks out not the porch.
​We also discussed the other bus crash with all the children - 23 I think- who died only days later in a bus crash in India.  Do you think they will have $6 million raised?
$4 million raised to help them with the funerals - the pain.  
Do you think they might get 2 million? How about 1?   ;(    
What is different? 
Boys on a bus going to a hockey game - kids on a bus going to school.
We all know the answer to this question I believe.
I said to Storm...  Life is life, it's where we are born.. life is life.  
​Now we know, now we get to see life all over the world, learn about life all over the world. See how we respond to life around the world.

May they ALL rest in peace and the families have their suffering eased eventually and hopefully healed.  

​Time for me to get creative & enjoy & embrace the day!!!

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Once there was a Tinky Winky
Who had a little too much to Drinky 
& this effected how he Thinky.

Tinky Winky + thinky + Drinky =
Sinky.   (Into depression)

I doubt very much Tinky Winky would be dead
.. had he switched to JUST cannabis instead.

R.I.P Tinky Winky.  2018

Have I lied?  
I read this this morning and shook my head... not hit by a bus, not a heart attack.. he froze to death from being passed out DRUNK in a ditch. Is this the middle ages? How does this happen?   Alcohol IS a PROBLEM.  Alcohol kills and YET  our own canadian government is TREATING us & cannabis as IF we are still criminals-  Cannabis the the safer option.  Not allowing advertising- what about ALCOHOL Justin??? Alcohol, proven to have caused deaths many times over in many ways..  can advertise - is thought to be NORMAL - a way to make every celebration complete-  well here are the facts in YOUR face. 
It is an opportunity to teach all children the TRUTH:
​Tinky Winky had too much to drink and died.  
How f*cking sad.  Check out this list we can add Tinky to:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_deaths_through_alcohol

I thought to myself this might make some people angry.. good. Are you angry with me?
How about you get angry with a government who continues to mislead it's people by promoting, and allowing the abuses of alcohol to continue at a profit - DO you know how much he LCBO in canada makes- IT is the biggest Monolopy in the world OUR booze sales earn our government billions FACT.  $22.1 billion last year alone.  Is there any wonder we see hyprocy when it comes o alcohol & cannabis- DO NOT stand for it.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/statscan-alcohol-sales-1.4095446

​I REFUSE to let anyone label me a criminal or "stoner" for my choosing cannabis - educate yourself on the facts & then lets continue the conversation - as legalization gets here- regarding advertising- theres going to be challenges  and cannabis will win. 
The Sun. The moon & the Truth - can not be hidden long.

Cananbis is much safer than Alcohol.
World wide Deaths from Cannabis alone:   0
World wide Deaths from Alcohol alone :  Too many to ever keep track of  & counting.

With Love
made with TLC & THC  
Georgia

I do feel truly sad for the gentleman who played Tinky Winky , Simon Shelton.
What a sad, lonely way to go.  
Free at last.

Storm after warning. "Mom are you ready for this one?" read an article to me this morning  this is it Please read it:  * NOTE it's been changed
https://www.yorkregion.com/community-story/8139170-in-the-weed-york-region-catholic-students-talk-marijuana-with-experts/  I was shocked -after all the title
IN THE WEED: York Region Catholic students talk marijuana with experts.      
EXPERTS?  Who? Where? Because when you read the article - you don't read EXPERT opinions backed with facts- more like personal opinions from a Paid Police

I then read it again (incredibly disappointed) I don't even know where to begin...  
York Region is where we live,  Aurora is not far, my mom lives there. I was trying to think after reading the article have I ever had a bad experience with an officer. No, quite the opposite. When we first moved here there was a police officer - he looked like Richard Gere ('I like white hair,  it makes men look - so .. distinguished, imo) every time I saw him - frequently - my street is great for catching stop sign runners- I'd yell 'Hi Richard!'  ;) hee hee.  We had a few conversations- he was told by several about his resemblance. I dated a york region police officer many moons ago... ;D I have some fond memories of wearing a police shirt.  I'm no saint & no sinner -  ;)  Remember when I had to pee!? & was caught speeding- only 3 minutes from home so he followed home, waited - when I returned to his car (after I relieve myself in my 'own bathroom'- not a fan of public washrooms)  he laughed and gave me a ticket- it was $2.00, I didn't realize it until I walked into he house. It was very funny..  Storm was in an accident one rainy morning after a foray and they were fantastic, beyond helpful- I was so happy he DID have a very positive experience with the police- for his first  serious altercation' one police officer gave him his business card and told him to call him and not to worry. I was very grateful- the charge was dropped. So, I have no issues with police - I like them.  

BUT... when  read about a 'professional making expert  remarks like:
'Doobies make Boobies ' I wanted to SCREAM! What a ignorant remark to make- PROVE IT.
Did they provide any material for the kids to take home to discuss with parents? Was there an actual LINK to the fact that it's proven Cannabis increases breast size- in boys or girls? How irresponsible?  Any way for parents or kids to CHECK the facts the police officers shared with hem.  Unless it is a documented, scientific fact it's no more than a  Personal opinion  by a paid professionals IN a police uniform.      
Expert' advice.. & Does he not realize how many young ladies can't wait to get their breasts? I was one of them.  Could a 'breast growth' in boys be related to the wide variety of JUNK food teens are famous for  consuming at this age? Possibly!!??  IT is FEAR MONGERING UN- healthy & is 'misleading to kids- smart kids- who KNOW the truth so what does this TEACH them??:

                       LESS TRUST IN THE LOCAL POLICE
​                                 Would you TRUST someone you suspect is lying to you?

Storm and I laughed- really- at some of what we read. Who can't count backwards from 30 high? Oh my Gosh- This is NOT Like being DRUNK - which is worse. Oh about that FUCKING LINE - DID a Professional Police officer actually remark:
A: MACRAE: If you’re at home, and your parents serve you alcohol, it’s OK, but you won’t be able to do that with marijuana. 
Wow.. I wonder if he knows any statistics on actual impaired driving and teens...
and the seriousness of alcohol related deaths, alcohol date rapes, alcohol abuse..  etc. but hey 'it's o.k. if your parents give you alcohol' - but not a joint WTF? 
Was this  EDUCATIONAL lesson on cannanbis recorded by anyone? 
Please DO.   ***STUDENTS***  take charge of your life, the last thing you need is a 'charge' for anything you do not deserve.  You have the right -HUMAN right & the school is responsible for your education and should also make sure info provided is correct- it was so incorrect they CHANGED the story in the paper... I said to Storm -  by the grace of God this a.m. I copied the entire story as soon as I read it so I could make notes and scribble on my print out I know what was removed and why...  BULLSHIT.  
This remark was changed:   Why?  Q: What’s more dangerous — driving under the influence of marijuana or alcohol?
A: COLE: Studies have shown half a joint is equivalent to seven alcoholic beverages. You will not be able to walk a straight line; you will not be able to touch your finger to your nose. It’s incredible how much marijuana — and all drugs — impact your ability to operate a motor vehicle.
 1/2 a joint = 7 alcoholic beverages??
PROVE IT!  If not- You should NOT be telling  a room full of students such information!

This is WRONG... and it's NOT how this should start off.
This is not the USA- we DO not need to LIE or  fear monger our children, Canada is one of the smartest countries & happiest in the world- please let's not start in this direction.
 
​IF they have money to EDUCATE their officers- They should be expected to do it RIGHT,  teach compassion and remind them Cannabis is LEGAL (very soon) It IS just a PLANT, kids need educating not misled, they would have been better at educating 'what to do in a a shooting' where kids actually DIE- no?  
​All good relationships are based on TRUST. It sounds like they if anyone makes this a 'FREE for all' -  it will be the police  from the direction of the 'Educational' talk.

Please demand an accurate, fact based education- or we are not doing our kids any favours.
More.. 

With TLC & THC
Georgia

We have been watching  Hamiltons Pharmacopeia which I find fascinating and enjoy immensely. Recently, they 'smoke Toad', immediately I find myself thinking... who thought to smoke toad?! ​It is explained... 
 https://www.viceland.com/en_us/show/hamiltons-pharmacopeia
Watch the TOAD episode available on iTunes.  Hamilton is educating the masses, the toad I'm concerned will be sought after by many but that would be happening with or with out Hamilton, I'm pleased he is educating on all aspects of all 'pharmacopeia' - Hamilton's Experience was "LOVELY",  hee hee hee   but the other guy in the episode - Yikes - No thanks, I don't think I'll be looking to smoke Toad anytime soon.  Who knows..   
Like anything (including opinions - lol)  each may have a completely different response.
The choice I believe should be ours, with shows like this- at least people will be considering more and understand all that is involved.

Humans want to get 'HIGH'.  Cannabis concerns are also discussed, after watching the Toad episode- several bong hits will not have me or anyone I've ever known who consumed cannabis to - fall face down into a river -  possibly vomiting.  
People will continue to explore, so be it.  It can't be stopped  & why should it.  
Do not get me wrong -  who are 'we' to squeeze & harm these creatures, take them from their natural habitats all for our own personal HIGH. ..  look what we do to cows - the toads will be smoked,  one can only hope with the proper education and explanations it will be done with compassion for the creatures.  No, toad is not something I will be trying anytime soon - would I try other options I've seen in the episode - YES.  

Researching natural medicine, cannabis in particular has been such an eye opening experience, I DO believe we have had these natural options taken from us simply due to racism, ignorance and above all else GREED.  Medicines which could help millions heal- from depression - if not heal - help.  Help without the side effects that come with literally any medication available easily to all of us through our  $$$Multi BILLION $$$ dollar industry.  Over & over you will read, hear and see people are saying something very interesting- often 'ONE session'  will allow many to function better for MONTHs.  What major corporation want to sell you medicine you only need  every now and then when they can have you taking their medication every day, several times a day for  weeks, months years,  for...  ever.   In the future I do believe  (with excitement) we will be able to go into these new 'Healing  dispensaries' and  buy cannabis,  medicinal succulents, an assortment of  leaves, mushrooms and more - perhaps even  fair trade toad!

 Being educated on the substance & responsible use  in safe, monitored environments  is a much better option in my opinion over having our family, friends, children - loved ones- experimenting in a room by themselves - which we KNOW is happening and ending in disaster-  because we are not giving each other the choice.  We are judging each other.
We are (our Government) FORCING each other to drink until we puke, drive intoxicated.. take pills that give us terrible and often proven deadly side effects because we do not give each other the choice, we let others make this decision for us-  No choice to use what we want to ease our pain, mental & physical - no choice when humans are told to go to war either.

We continue to let politicians tell us what they believe is acceptable for us, their decisions time & time again we  conclude are based on money, profits... not people.

I feel bad for Justin Trudeau (who I am still pleased with as a PM & human) next he will have to apologize to Canadians for allowing us to be lied and manipulated  to for decades for something he is of aware is less dangerous than many substances but controlled by our own government - why should he apologize, it's been known long before him.  Frankly  I get the importance, desire of cannabis  yet still I'm hoping he is focusing on other issues myself, actually- I'm hoping  they are taking Christmas as a time for family, love, to RELAX & enjoy a well deserved  break.  Would you want to be him? Really?  No thanks.

Would You smoke Toad?
Not for me me but I'd like to live my life not being portrayed as a criminal still using my medicine Cannabis.  The new rules and regulations Ontario is implementing are showing us they still  t'hink' of  & are portraying  Cannabis users as criminals.  

With love
​Georgia

There are a few  recipes I can make  from heart.. not many  but my favourite meals, usually  nothing too fancy more - comfort food.  We all know how to make a few things and Tis the season to be baking- throw a few simple ingredients together and you'll have cookie in no time & there are several interesting vegan cookie recipes on PIN I'm noticing.  I'm tempted to try.. as I enjoy a delicious gingerbread cookie  from   'Cookie it Up ' a local - Aurora, cookie company - they are delicious. 

There are dangers that come with every holiday but ever prevalent at Christmas -
Impaired Driving is at the top of the list.  How many have said "I know my limit" or I'm o.k. to drive when others can clearly see you are not.  It is common, it happens.  
It's not worth the 'chance" .. even if you are careful  unfortunately the odds of impaired drivers are greater during the Holiday season.  Cheers.  ANYthing that impaired you when you operate a vehicle is not wise. IF you are not use to the effects of *cannabis I don't recommend it- please, make no mistake - I don't recommend driving with any distractions and the worst one is the PHONE.  There are many.. food ( multi tasking), passengers, surroundings - it's endless. I am aware there are others who do use cannabis as the medicine and will have it in their systems - especially people who suffer with chronic pain and would be if not using cannabis a prescribed Opiate for pain- how will they justify one and not the other? If I sit of too long I feel pain. I must medicate on long drives- just as I would be with pills if not using cannabis.  These laws have to be justifiable.

Please do not be impaired when driving at any time if you can help it..  There are already extra distractions like SNOW *** and Holiday decorations, Christmas trees and people dressed like elves walking their reindeer dogs.  
This sentiment carries well into the new year. Are you excited? 
 
A new year is always interesting.
I hope everyone has a safe & happy holiday -we've have had a great past week..
We've socialize more in a week than I do most months! lol  I've put on some weight I think!  ;) The snow is here... it's almost Christmas day!   I'll resume with other thoughts after a couple of days off - painting. I think I'll paint Jesus for Christmas. ;)
​
Seasons Greetings!!

Ho Ho HomeGrown!  Santa had a little 'test drive' to Canada to prepare for his long night of working.  Imagine, this time next year it will be LEGAL in Canada to  consume cannabis! 
Ho Ho Ho!!  Tempted to call one friend in particular and ask 'Remember when you remarked: "I was dreaming, IF I thought Cannabis would become legal in OUR LIFETIME!"   I'm dreaming to think I'll ever hear her apologize.
I know it & she knows it.  That is enough.

Dreamer I am!!  I believe in miracles, dreams and signs!  
Other than the GREED we are witnessing  from our own ONTARIO government-  Kathleen Wynn  does appear not care about Ontarian's - it is obvious to EVERYONE she cares about $$$.  She is bleeding us dry.  Hydro, taxes and not legalization -  glorified prohibition - is more like it. GREED especially obvious when Ontario is NOT willing to allow for privately owned dispensaries. Alberta appears IMO to be doing the best job at the moment for all with the exception of  no allowance for vaporizers in hospitals. Which will be contested sooner or later and the patient will win. I for one would ONLY  consider brain surgery again if that were my option after recovery - I KNOW from experience the other traditional prescribed medications did NOT work for me  & is proven on my hospital records and only added stress after my surgery.  I would demand and get legal representation if need be regarding the matter this time & I'm not a 'fan of sueing' unlike some who appear to make it a profession.  *We all pay when we waste time with some issues.

I sent an e mail to our own Mayor of Georgina  she has replied (& I thank her):

Hi Georgina, I have not made any comments regarding the issue of dispensaries in Georgina, other mayors and Council’s have taken a position on the issue but not here in Georgina.   We have been waiting for the Federal and Provincial governments to provide more information to us at the municipal level, and we will have a report coming to our Council in the new year.  Do I have concerns, yes, there are so many unknowns at this point, which I hope we will have answers to in the report to council.

& now .. just a few Points to ponder if NOT permitted a dispensary:

As adults, paying taxes, responsible hard working- we will be forced to DRIVE elsewhere (so much for being concerned with impaired driving) - to purchase a legal drug- which has been PROVEN (many times over) to be less harmful than ALCOHOL - of which we can easily purchase several places.  Including online via the postal service.
Is this not the same as telling us  "We can't be trusted to behave like responsible adults and come to our own decisions? It is STILL PROHIBITION and we have no choice. 

What about the INCOME we will be losing as a community? 
Instead of 'promoting small local business' - which already SUCKS in Georgina- (can someone PLEASE open a decent bakery in Keswick?)  we would be promoting 'GO shop in Newmarket, Barrie or even Toronto  and while you're there.. we all know how it works- you'll also get lunch, drinks and pick up a few other goodies you need. ALL money that could have been spent in KESWICK for example. In your own home town.

How about jobs?  I know people in the business - no kidding. I KNOW the jobs this business will create- if we stall- we will be losing opportunities and losing business FACT - it will ONLY be a matter of time anyway. READ the news - it's not fake numbers $$$ have you read how much some have already made? Phhhhhbt...  
​Employees, advertising dollars (local) promotional events, like all businesses the opportunities just starting can be limitless! Rent- revenue giving back to the local communities. Surrounding businesses will benefit instead of sitting beside an empty unit.

Without reading I've no doubts they will claim it's for the safety of our children. BULLSHIT. Nothing is going to stop kids who want to try cannabis - it never HAS for centuries - this is fear mongering.  I'd like to ask Margaret to consider what she'd be more comfortable with: a kid sitting down with a  bottle of Jack Daniels or a Joint, because  I'm not comfortable with either myself- but I am aware -  by removing one of these choices we encourage the other. The first  Gateway DRUG for far too many is ALCOHOL & It's deadly.  It's just as easy a drive/bus trip  to newmarket when no options are available - WE ARE FORCED to continue to use the black market - Georgina will still be buying corner drugs illegally- because it will be easier.

Georgina residents - if you believe in cannabis or not, if you will use it or not -  it is an opportunity for business, growth and it is obvious to even our own government expected to rake in $400 million they expect in taxes - .. it should be OBVIOUS to any small community - it's gong to be big business.  It will help in keeping out street dealers if there is an option to go an buy clean, safe, affordable  "recreational" medicine. 
It will forever be MEDICINE in my mind. Thank God.

You can reach our Mayor and share your own opinion (please do it respectfully.. I called  'that' politician a "Coward." in a facebook message-  he responded - more on it soon)  I think it's only fair we get to express how we feel .. after all - we pay their salary.   I thinks Margaret is doing a thoughtful job so far for the GOOD of all Georgia... not just me, Georgia.  lol
​I do miss seeing Robs smiling face.

Everyone in every community should be permitted to weight in on these issues which effect where we live.

https://www.georgina.ca/municipal-government/mayor-and-council/mayor-margaret-quirk

Ho Ho Ho! Time to go bake some medicated Christmas cookies- for Santa  & me..  
Hee Hee Hee.

With love
Georgia 

*WE ALL suffer  while valuable time, resources, police, great minds minds are prevented from solving true violent crimes & murders like mising WOMEN for one example...
Child trafficking for 2, robbery, physical abuse charges, sexual assault, VIOLENT crimes where  humans/animalws are actually getting hurt instead of this time wasting, distraction called cannabis.

Does everyone forget the definition of cannabis?
This is not rocket science my fellow Canadians - humans.
​

I made 3 angels for my tree, representing missing angels - Missing  indigenous women in Canada, around the world. Women of color go missing more than white women...  
Woman of color are abused more than white women.  
Women of color suffer more than white women.  
Why is it the color of our skin to some also  represents our worth.  It does not.
WE ALL have the same blood flowing & hearts beating in our human bodies.
We are not different.  
We are women.  Mothers, daughters, sisters...  missing. 

This topic has been incredibly difficult to research - it's endless.. it's not just missing - its underpaid, abused, beaten, subject to humiliation  this  'awakening ' regarding abuse of women in the workplace- if it is THAT bad in PLACES OF business - it is WORSE  ALL around.  Only 10% of women they say are being vocal.. only 10%.. but the rest are growing stronger ever minute. Imagine when it gets to 40%.

One memory floods back today - this is what happens to us- we have triggers':  I worked at SELECT ART Galleries in Newmarket - many of you know it-  The owner back then (his son actually)  'Bill' who ran it when daddy was not around, constantly made advances towards me - when I declined & made a point to  SHOW him my boyfriend (in hopes he'd back off)  suddenly 'cleaning the toilets became part of my job description  &  they 'tried' to  take from me a piece of art the artist Seery-Lester had personalized for me- I told the artist and they  had to apologize and let me have my art. I quit.  I should have reported him! I should have shut him down, I didn't but I will share - I will share NOW- YEARS later, why do we keep it inside- DON'T.  BE brave. 
 
Never mind NEVER being able to comfortable when working in the same building with this person. It's not right. It's not fair and I completely understand why women do not come forward- because we are fucking exhausted = we are 'USE to it!"

Women can't win in many cases- if they can't 'fuck us' they make our lives miserable for a paycheque.  To pay rent, feed ourselves, our kids.. many women continue to put up with bullshit- because they have little choice.  Today, I read Alabama (? I think),  is expected to vote in  a representative of the American people-  another Political Pig-  a child molester with NO respect for women.  Make American Great again?   American will never be GREAT again... as long as women are treated like trash with PIGs like this in power.
Canada will never be what it once was, now that I've learned statistics on missing women in Canada.
 
I'm grateful for Trump, Weinstein & all the men who can't control their peckers- we are finally seeing them for what they truly are.  Nothing, cowards, lowlives  who NEED to abuse to feel POWERFUL.  To feel like men'.. pitiful.  Once known for great things - many will be only remembered for being the pigs that they truly are.

The king of Pussy grabbing' leads by example - He has started a movement,  the others .. you know they have to be wondering if the next victim' will be smart enough to record them - Lets hope so.

I've exposed a few personal experiences' here the past few years, this topic is sensitive for me- I have been sexually abused 100's of times - BULLSHIT my entire life- why because I AM A WOMAN.  I can't begin to tell you the number of times I was called a Fucking Bitch', cock tease', cunt'  to name only a few terms presented to me by MEN- why? Does it bother you to read? It hurts more to hear- over & over with NO justification - OFTEN from COMPLETE strangers.  Think about that.  

I  refused a drink, refused an advance, said 'No thanks', 'I don't want to dance with you'. 'I'm not interested..' It was worse when I was younger - why do you think women dance with other women? Because, we can't stand your constant bullshit- we just want to have fun.
I was followed by strange men down a street late at night, followed in a vehicle one night when my friend and I got stuck in the snow.. Followed off the subway, bus after working the late shift.. not a fun walk alone - carrying my keys in my hand ready to punch someone in the face. A fellow employee slipped me a date rape drug when I worked in the car business- I NEVER shared then, I was so confused, humiliated - waking up NOT understand  HOW I got there, or remembering ANYTHING. He had the nerve years later when he saw me with my baby - "I still have your earring!"  A trophy no doubts.  I have the feeling he had quite the collection.  Ron Butler was his name. I imagine he reads this.. I imagine he calls me up and says 'Georgia- you bitch.. "               BRING IT ON!!  I am NOT who I was then.
I would charge him now... NOW:
I WILL CALL YOU OUT FOR YOUR ACTIONS & FUCK with you like you did me.
Happily.   I do have issues with forgiveness I guess.. I'm working on it.
How can anyone heal when it is a prevalent problem?  STILL!?

I am NOW a  53 year old WOMAN  and STILL was SENT an UNSOLICITED  'dick pick' this year.. do you know what THAT ass said when I called him on it:
"I meant no harm, I thought I'd make your morning brighter"
Phhhhhbbbbt!  Please,  leave it to a HUGE EGO (& not much more) to think just that.
A photo of your penis will make our days brighter? 
I sent him an e mail right away asking who the f*ck he thought he was?! & I did NOT appreciate his dick photo.  
What made him think my day would have been richer for seeing a pathetic dick first thing in the a.m., before I even had my coffee.   Yuk      Turn on?   Hardly.

One night I woke  and let out a scream as I realized an intruder was peering in my basement apartment windows (decades ago) I lived alone... at 3:00 a.m.  with a small flashlight  and I am a white woman.  'White Woman' was my nick name for years. 
"White Woman.."   once in Jamaica with 3 friends (in my early 20's-  my friends were black)    
we entered a bar to watch a boxing match - www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VI-M9Yw-28
I still remember:  it was said to be the best fight ever.. I had on a lovely long white gingham dress & a tan -  a tall, black man in a suit in the bar walked up to  one of my *MALE friends  and asked him: "How much for the White Woman?"    
I suddenly - in an instant, had become a commodity to be traded without my own consent.   
Imagine if my friend had named a price.   It's that easy. 
It's that bad.

I'm still called 'White Woman' by my black girlfriend what was with me on the trip.. we laughed at the time.  Just another little remark made in my lifetime- because I am a woman.

DO YOU UNDERSTAND what happens? We LEARN to live in fear- with good reason.
We learn to hate.. with good reason.

Please think of missing women their families this holiday & everyday.
#metoo
#whosnext
#missingwomen 

With Love Georgia
 
Below my angels in our tree- they spin' and are glitter on the backside.
A few other decorations- tis the season. xox

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

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.

Me too.
Do you know of a woman who can not say 'me too? 
I don't. Not any around my age. 

Women are abused countless ways.. many for generations in the same home for decades.
Mental abuse, control, physical, verbal abuse.. are what appears to be the norm in society.
Men and women can say 'Me Too'.   It's one thing to be forced to deal with it in an abusive relationship- it's terrible living day in and day out in fear - fear from someone who at one point promised to love you.   Love is not pain.

Women are also subject to sexual abuse and harassment often at work. The place of employment- so we can contribute and pay our bills. Almost every job I ever had, I was sexually harassed, by either a manager, boss or other male employees.
Boys being boys, mentality.
Many of these  managers, bosses - ceo's already have a lovely wife waiting at home for them. 
One whom might be abused themselves, and possibly children.

We ALL could 'name' so many its makes my head spin.
Even now, I know women who are in fear of being FIRED  because of an abusive BOSS who thinks they can do what ever they want.  If they can't fire you - they make your life miserable until you quit.  Sound familiar... me too. 

​IT should NOT be tolerated in the work environment - O tolerance.

Do you have a clue what its like to be at work late and be afraid your boss is going to corner & grope/grip you?  You try to be nice because you don't want to make them mad... you need your job.  
Me too. 

Do you know it usually just keeps getting worse once it happens?  
Me too.

Geeze.. with Trump - I guess every American woman can NOW say:
Me too.

Me too.

Where/when does it end?  

O tolerance. 

With Love 
Georgia

http://www.cbc.ca/news/opinion/reporting-harassment-1.4387611?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning