I am aware why I taught kids..  Not only was I blessed to teach them arts, cartooning and crafts - all things they really love - I was able to witness first hand a hundred times over - the genius of kids.  The creativity, hopefulness, energy, absorbency of knowledge, excitement of life & generosity of kids.  

All this "What about the children.." We've got to keep it away from kids!", blah blah blah...
First of all little kids- toddlers- that's up to the parents to educate your child and *KEEP YOUR cannabis safely away from your children and every other thing that can harm them- we all understand this is impossible. But try.. that is what good parents do. 
Heres what I learned about kids, they are:
                               NOT FUCKING STUPID.  Stop treating them as so.

Chances are in many ways with help of the rest of the world, cell phones, iPad & internet they are probably smarter than you. I guarantee there are far more intelligent 8 year olds than old, white, very rich men in USA congress  at this very moment.  (cartoon in the works) kids know more about Cannabis than we ever did about Alcohol growing up - other than it was "cool" at least they are hearing about discussion & they WILL then educate themselves- or they won't - this is life.  Teach them about choices & consequences.
HONESTLY. 

So not allowing creative marketing on cannabis products is just BULLSHIT.  
How are we o.k. with this decision?  What happened to choice?  It is just setting up Canadian businesses for failure and healthy competition. IF the kids who want it - want it- they don't give a shit about advertising. Open a flier this past father day weekend what do I see?  Besides the glossy alcohol flier- just in time to drunk dad up..  - A COORS popcorn maker' on sale and  giant novelty beer cooler' for dad! Plant the seed.  Who doesn't own a free cap given in a case of beer - isn't it a Canadian tradition?  I really do like my "I AM Canadian"  T-shirts & bucket hat Molson Beer puts out, they keep it class IMO by keeping 'molson' very small.  OMGosh it's frustrating when you realize the difference between cannabis and alcohol alone.. worse though - it is insulting to our kids.  
Why confuse them- tell them straight out! Don't use any drugs if you can't help it -it might destroy parts of your brain. Why take the chance?
Give yourself the best advantage in life you can
Don't eat any crap or you'll get fat & it will lead to serous health problems.
Don't start Vaping- it's not attractive and it might just become and expensive habit.
It's ALL stuff, try to experience 'life' - not stuff...      I think that would be a good start.
 
Wouldn't it be nice if we REALLY cared about kids- ALL kids - if we stopped this hypocritical bullshit RIGHT NOW & ALL focused on what IS happening the USA  with separating kids & sticking them in cages like animals- NO art supplies, NO toys, NO blanket < No COMFORT. ANY American that goes along with that, I do not understand your definition of 'Proud American'.  Do you have children?  

                            Ya'll better not believe in Karma. Eh.

Imagine the seed that is being planted in all those young minds & the young minds of all watching. Fear & HATE.

Please let's teach our children, educate them..  not plant seed of confusion, fear and hate.. end the stigma with cannabis or get RID of ALL Alcohol advertising- for the sake of the kids of course.
https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/eRepository/Focus_On_Alcohol_Marketing.pdf
READ THIS ^ ^ ^                            ^ ^ ^                                                          ^ ^ ^ 
IF you care about the kids and then explain the Fucking DOUBLE standards to me PLEASE.

With TLC & THC
Georgia

WOOOHOOOOOOOOO   Cannabis is legalized in canada- now just for 'her debut date.

                                               Laughing Buddha...      Zen As Fuck.

It's been a while since I painted my Laughing Buddha,  I painted him as a reminder for my office.   Be Zen.   Zen as Fuck.

The sun is shining, Cannabis is soon legal - what do you think... about 33 days?  SOON.
I've been celebrating already - painting  some Canadian themed Cannabis art so yes -I'm feeling extra Zen myself.  Parents are you having conversations with your kids?  
A friend asked me about young developing brains..  Let ME CLARIFY:
Kids- Do not use any drugs you should not -for as long as you can - they will effect your brain - we don't even know how with some medications until much later in life- when it might be too late to do anything about it.

As for young adults Adults..  I believe Cannabis is safer than Alcohol.
Many are in agreement. You're NOT stupid- RESEARCH.
Please use caution - accidents happen. I was really pleased to read recently a young man  is sharing his very honest story with younger students in the area. Scott Wollin  is one of Storms best friends (when in high school) brother.  Scott talking, teaching others and admitting his mistakes in hopes of sparing others the same pain- I am grateful he is sharing as difficult as it might be.  Scott uses cannabis now to help with any issues he is still dealing with.   When someone close to you has such an accident it is an opportunity to have a very real conversation. why wait.

Please do not consume alcohol as if it's no big deal. it is a very big deal

Be high on life as long as you can! .. and then try cannabis.
One of the safest recreational drugs available NOW.
With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Happy Mothers Day!
This lovely bud was provided by my son.  
A Mothers day to celebrate for sure!
He was the best gift from God I will ever receive.

Soon more will become educated about this plant ending the stigma.
& Yes! Woo Hoo recreational - with that more medicinal  will naturally occur.

By the way.. I never encourage impaired driving, if you are NOT familiar with cannabis or how it behaves with your body & mind- please  be responsible when you drive * or get in a vehicle with someone who is responsible. - try it the first few times in a situation where you do not have to drive.  Please do not drink alcohol & smoke cannabis and drive.
Cannabis will be blamed.  It will be anyhow.

Please do not drink & drive.
​
While Im' at it- do not text & drive EVER - and do not drive with your dogs on your laps! That was in case anyone forgot I was a mom.. lol 

Another girlfriend in the garden...  I have a third started as well, she is more voluptuous.
Do what you love.   
Surround yourself with love - I'm also a mom to 3,  4 legged girls & a feathered friend...
My constant companions.

With TLC & THC 
Georgia

I'm not sure why I bought this book or rather why I was drawn to this one but I was. 
It's my cannabis education that also informed me about Human Trafficking - and how we waste  time & resources  with Drug trafficking - it's shameful.   I don't understand it.
I understand less..  people who are capable of sexually/physically abuse & hurt children - Then add the worst element you possibly can- the children are being perpetrated & used, abused by their own parents- is just FUCKING EVIL.

& for any who dare to argue Kids are o.k. with it - should read this book. The anger in his words years later- you can still feel his pain. I could .. it took me a long time to read this book, I had it before the last 2...  it is a true story of sexual abuse of a little boy and a very tragic story. While reading  I kept thinking - If I could get at his mother...  why didn't someone help him? How could they allow this to happen.. the name calling that went in my mind was not a good place to be. I had to finish. If this man could endure what he did and then share it with us to educate - how can I not read it and try to help to bring awareness. Not seeing it' will not make it go away- not seeing it does not mean it does not happen.

At one point when he talks about most of the men who come to have sex with the kids - don't even care to remove their wedding rings... they wonder - do they have children at home?  It literally made me feel sick to my stomach a few times.   If you think it doesn't mentally mess them up - read the book, see what is happening - the hate this creates - as far as I am concerned this is the sickest act an adult can achieve and I believe they should be severely punished. If you can't control your self around children sexual/physically -YOU are in fact the one with the problem... get castrated... before some innocent childs' life is destroyed because of lack control by an  deranged egotistical, evil adult,  as for the mother in the book - I have no words.   I know what I was wishing would happen to her  as I was reading - so YES,  I was let down at the end to read she was not  taken out back and beaten.. as she did so many times to that baby boy.  He could never understand why no one said anything...   What would you do if you suspected someone of abusing children... it can be a very serious implication to someone in a negative way- but far more serious to a child who is LIVING through the HELL.  

I understand people who hurt, hurt... this is not just inflicting pain - this is degrading a human so low they can hardly function, a tiny human..  who does not deserve this in any way.  The money we waste on DRUG trafficking when  this sort of thing is happen NOW to children is a terrible sign of a struggling society.  Read it.   

It has inspired a few drawing editorials when I stop feeling so sick about it.
I am very grateful to Joe Peters for sharing this - it must be incredibly difficult still- although it ends with him  and he is  with  a wife and children of his own.

​ Thank God.

​With TLC & THC
Georgia 
​
 New art next!

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.
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