Truly my biggest struggle during this pandemic has been - not being able to see Storm.
I miss him  like I've never known, we all do... Daisy the most.  I've gone through stages, one week I could not face-time,  I'd start to cry.  Storm looked especially tired a few weeks back.  & it's heart breaking not to see him for so long.. no hugs.

 I woke like a BEAR the other day, roaring about something or other.. could'nt get the fire started, yelling at Norm for the raccons keeping me up, grumpy with the girls (gasp),  Maries mom passed,  Carms got extra work like crazy looking after her parents, wondering about my own,  could'nt get paint, no canvas  & then...  what seemed to be the final straw: The Canoe radio  100.9FM DJ   made  a wise crack about cannabis not being "an esential serivce"  & I LOST IT.  Yes, you know it... that DJ had a quick, BLUNT education on CANNABIS BEING a fucking esential service via text - several as a matter of fact.
Cannabis for those who forget is a MEDICINE FOR MANY.

We all know why the L.C.B.O is open. ADDICTION.  Alcoholics needing a fix - they won't dare close it- there would be riots. Cannabis he said was more of a 'comfort thing' in his mind. Arrrrrgh..  & really, not a very intelligent, 'current' remark to make. I have no doubts MANY in this community use cannabis.  It was simply judgemental, especially in an older community that could benifit from cannabis insteads of the chemical cocktails that far too many are on.  Anyhow, I love  Canoe (I listen all day, everyday) & ALL that I hear on the air, sound lovely so, I apologized for my 'abruptness' but not the remarks.  Come meet me I invited, see my twitich get a bit calmer with cannabis,  SEE my hands and feet and KNOW  it's all I use for pain- NO killer opiates here. Phhhbt.

NOT essential!? Don't tell me that, when I know Storms working day & night!!  
I can't visit, cook for him.. his dad can't drive down to pop in for a beer.. Arrrgh.
​He's not eating properly.  We miss him, he misses us & phone calls are not the same, sometimes he just bugs me & I hang up. lol  He's busy, frustraited, lonely, tired and others days he's better than fine, keeping busy (like us) and moving FORWARD. Pandemic or no... Time's not going to stand still.

I decided to paint my favorite photo taken at one of the grows he manages. It MADE ME happy spending the day with Storm (in only on canvas) - it worked! I was/am in a great mood! Giggling thinking of the many wonderful memories we have. The 3 of us. I'll hang it right by my desk.  Can you see my pride in the painting? hee hee   The 'white' seems harsh - but it was, BRIGHT with grow lights- LOTS.  There are several guys ALL working very hard (with Storm) to provide medicine & recreational relief.  With less help due to the pandemic they are working OVERtime and should be treated like others - respectfully - as all esential employees so the rest of us can stay home.  SERIOUSLY, thank your growers.

Thank you guys!!  I love you all (you know who you are) and appreciate ALL you do... all the time.  

Grocery clerks, gas station attendants, Radio Dj's, Garbage truck drivers - ALL keeping US, safe at home - while they MUST work.  Amen.  Thank YOU! 

Thank God for the internet... makes you feel more for all those moms during war time and only letters for communication.  If this pandemic doesnt have you appreciating almost EVERYTHING MORE - well.. I don't know what would.   17,000 deaths in Ontario, alone.
I had no idea, I've been trying to distract myself.  
​Depression & anxiety on the increase... the next pandemic.

With TLC & THC 
Georgia

Ho Ho Ho 0 Here we go!  Do you know what increases besides spending at the holiday? ABUSE.  Alcohol abuse in particular is at an all time HIGH.  Cheers.
Yep - I don't drink or socialize with drunks - I can't do it any longer.
​Too many holidays have been ruined by alcohol.  Now, I'm in control and we don't drink or offer alcohol - probably why I have NOT seen a few visitors, oh well - their loss, not mine.  Regrettably though- I had a Good friend" - Phhhhbt... send me a drunken text. WTF? 

I know this person struggles with Alcohol & I've tried to help over the years... NOW - I'm done. I got a text CLEARLY drunken- telling me how all women are whores and then some  I was shocked and not really. I've watched this person destroy themselves & career for YEARS.  Done over.  Fuck that.  This person KEEPS choosing to drink - falls off the wagon & makes sure he takes others with him.  

I get people struggle with past issues (I am no exception) but what I don't do - is get drunk and take it out on others - I try to deal with it' and MOVE pat & enjoy all this life has to offer - except BOOZE.   I am fortunate...  I don't live with drunks.  More children will see their parents get drunk and will be verbally, mentally & physically abused this holiday  because they were drunk.

FUCK that! It does not cut it any more.  It is NO excuse for abuse. 
Smoke a joint.
Relax - CHILL.
Don't go into debt, it's just another day on the calendar. 
Don't create memories of the holiday that you do not want. 

To my drunken friend.. happy holiday asshole - you are where you are because YOU continue to CHOOSE BOOZE. It is that simple.  
No, I no longer have sympathy for you -  YOU CHOOSE.
All women are whores?  
Says someone who can't find a woman (Go figure) whores are much better for this planet than drunks.  Whores save many from abuse.  I'd rather be considered a whore than a nasty drunk.

Calling me names - Phhhhbt.  
I  know who I am - a child of God.  
I actually feel sorry for my friend - I can't do it any more, I certainly don't deserve his abuse.
Still he chooses Booze. Not much anymore can do except the person doing it.
What will you choose this holiday?  What sort of memories will YOU create this holiday? Will you repeat the past turning it into the present?   

I am ready, excited & thrilled for this Christmas!  
 I love to celebrate any day devoted to Jesus.  

Choose cannabis over alcohol this holiday - or choose to just have a nice time with your family - no need to get HIGH - Be high on each others company.
I get 'high' especially  when my son visits.  
Merry Christmas.  Time to paint one last Christmas painting.

with TLC & THC 
Georgia 
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Storm showed up yesterday (unexpected- we know how busy he is) complete with Tomahawk, special salt, pepper, potatoes & organic Arrugla - craft Raspberry beer in a cool artsy can for us to enjoy -we joked about  cananbis edible 'regulatons'  as we cheered'.
It's all the news - Oct is the date but by Christmas - watch out- Santas has stockings to stuff!
I will have several Chrismas cards available on Forever Grateful soon.  I'm excited! 
Many alcoholic beverages now infused with cananbis are going to be available & here is where I guess I am o.k. with the limit being so low..  for those NOT use to cananbis- it is ALCOHOL added to the mix' that concerns me regarding  safety. PLEASE drink responsibly  Cheers - I will try a couple - but not being a fan of alcohol - will stick with the joint, bong & edibles! Nom Nom!

I  already have a rule at the new house.. no booze.
No alcohol - I won't be serving it - other than perhaps A glass of wine  or A beer  - with a great meal... I would never forgive myself knowing someone I care for left my home - impaired. It's a long drive.  Been there done that -  Alcohol has been the destroyer of many (too many)  days in my life - either due to others being under the influence or myself.  Those days are done. Norm does not drink now, why start?
He has a to do list longer than the driveway already!
Weeeeeeeee...    & lifetime to do it.

I've actaully have been refraining from feeling elated, that shit with the bank - talk about buzzkill.  BE HERE NOW.     Fine.. until I get the keys - I paint.
I painted this for a gift for the woman who is currently in the home. Last night during dinner  I admitted to the guys...  "I think we even LOOK alike!" & Norm choked- "YOU do! I thought so too!"  I did not even look at the kitchen - (speaks volumes) I was so - 'stunned' at how much that house looked & felt like me - all the masks, art, buddhas, prayer- I can't wait to PAINT.  Norm has to build right outside my studio a deck across the back of the house :) (we are both excited) I will have him add an outdoor easle - big enought to hold HUGE boards to paint- like my friend Bonnie does (check out her work! I love it)  I can't begin to tell you how excited I am knowing I am moving up here - with birds, trees & peace - to paint. God promised.
Every obstacle shall be removed!  Weeeee! 

Packing up the office today - I will miss this amazing office that has the one full custom built in wall (wish I could take it with me - I take the handman instead ;))
All who have seen the house are amazed with Norms craftmanship - not me.. too bad it took 26 years. Better late than never! Amen.

Just imagine what we create together next! 
O - is for OFFICE   ;)

I love this song....   SAVE us ALL      Tracy Chapman       

With TLC & THC 
​Georgia 

I started this bear this morning...   it was time for a bear. The paint is still drying.
Bears are my spirit animals, I did not find it - it found me.
​This is a Marsican Bear. Bears usually travel alone, like to sleep a lot & are generally peaceful creatures until provoked & finally, I read over & over:
DO NOT fuck with a mama bears cubs unless you want a taste of a bear claw.

The next bear is already waiting inside my mind clawing to get out- just like a bear as spring approaches! How many more days you ask? 34.
It's been a lovely winter (bone pain from cold aside) this year, lots of reading & snuggling, rest & redirection.  

Bear, lunch & bud break over -the next project awaits & it's something completely different I've had the idea for months - Mushroom fanatics will love it!  I'm really excited to try this idea out!  

BTW - Another  york region police officer has been busted for impaired driving this month... but hey- let's make sure to keep those 'cannabis dispensaries' out of Georgina.. Lord knows we have enough options to buy ALCOHOL for all the impaired drivers - including NOW available at our local WALMART.  
Cannabis PROVEN safer than Alcohol - prove me wrong.  Don't drink & drive.
Political bullshit is all THAT was Georgina as far as I'm concerned they never had any intentions of letting us have the CHOICE, we deserve. 
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Cheers! Remember this when it's time to V O T E. 

With TLC & THC
G

New little black book!  I'm more excited about this little black book than the one I carried in HIGH school, this one will be filled with all sorts of subjects & I'll time-lapse for any who want mini gouache lessons (shared on Instagram - Georgia.Toons) & hopefully someone will want to purchase it when complete & I'll donate the money to the local food bank or humane society, that's along way off still - a whole year but that's the plan... I've got plans for 2019.   How about you?

I've been reading about Alcohol problems, one article states we might be the new Russia- how sad is that Canada? We all know the  association with Alcohol & Russians - the 'facts' we don't realize, the struggles they have and the death & destruction because of BOOZE - yes, direct correlation to alcohol. If you want to watch something interesting & entertaining watch Prohibition on Netflix, a 3 part series- -wow,  they where wild in the 20's. Prohibition FAILS with Alcohol & with Cannabis- with all drugs.  It's always been women & children who suffer the most because of alcohol abuse...
How many Children are effected NOW/still by the same situation and have no control & no where to go? How many  will grow up to be alcoholics because they see it as the 'norm'?  How many will turn to stronger substances because alcohol isn't enough for them anymore.. lot's - History proves it. 
​Cheers. 

I will celebrate this 2019 by not getting drunk, perhaps a glass of champagne.. perhaps not. I don't need, I don't wish to encourage it.. I know the pain it causes.  
I won't have a hangover  ;) that I know for sure.
I will consume cannabis - smoke it &  inhale,  edibles will be consumed & I won't experience a hangover. 

2019 is going to the the year for growth.. as a country & personally.  
I keep getting the message from the Lord himself in one way or another -  ;)
I brought you to "it" I'm going to bring you through it'.. and I must say - my confidence is at an all time high.  

Looking forward to 2019 when the Sun,  the  Moon & the Truth will all SHINE.
People are already realizing the negative lies & hype behind cannabis after only a few months of legalization, thank God.

With TLC & THC
Georgia
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It seems so simple to say:  Don't Do it.
I won't be drinking & driving this holiday.. everyone else I know, probably will. 

It is difficult not to do in a culture where alcohol, socializing and vehicles all constantly collide, a society which encourages you go out to the bar for a few drinks & hang out with the gang.. it's in every movie, print ads and television & the way to 'Party' is to apparently (in some circles) have someone pour an entire bottle of champagne in your face - frig...   alcohol marketing is delivered to our door in what I'll admit is a lovely magazine full of recipes and HOLIDAY  alcoholic beverage suggestions, I chose a special bottle of 'Ginger something..  it was sold out.

At the LCBO- you can get a ' ice skater full of scotch, a skate full of whiskey, bottles shaped like skulls (very cool to all ages), cats - my dad at one point had an entire train collection - and my own son was given -much younger than the legal drinking age -  a hand blown glass dog full of fine cognac, I'm sure there  are countless creative vessels I have not even seen. In the USA for example - it use to be a big deal  for Canadians (still is for many) to visit an American Alcohol store to check out all the COOL stuff - and sneak a bottle or two back in the trunk of the  car. It's also incredibly CHEAP $$$

When I visited California I noticed we pay double (AT LEAST) for the exact same wine you drink from everywhere - it's not fair.   We drink - moderately..  If forced to choose - 'Go with' or 'Without' - I'd go without.  I don't care what others choose - we have NO control of what others put into their body, if anything I feel sorry for alcoholics  BUT  I do NOT agree with drinking & driving.  No impaired driving - this includes cellphones.

I do feel police should arrest impaired drivers, before they kill someone or hurt themselves & it's only a matter in many cases someone gets seriously harmed.. When I was younger yes, I did drive impaired- I am thankful I was never in an accident,  I recall  driving to the city many times with friends and we had too much to drink - although back then the response  was ALWAYS:   I'm fine to drive!!!       I was  LUCKY.
I know several now who have not been so lucky.

If you don't kill someone - thank God.. if caught driving impaired you will still pay heavy fines, lose your license - which could mean lose your job - especially if you drive  a lot or drive illegally & make matters worse..  embarrass yourself & family - it's NOT worth it.
The thing is -  for all of YOU who do moderate - great! Thank you.
Hopefully you will avoid all those on the road who don't care & do choose to drive impaired.  
 
To everyone I love & care about:
Have fun- Enjoy ALL that God graces you with,  drink, taste, feel - experience it all - but please do not drive impaired because it might end your life.
I'd miss you. 

​Tis the season as well for R.I.D.E  & new laws - longer prison sentences - how often I read of someone killing  someone and hardly to they do any jail time - worse - they are  REPEAT offenders- time & time again.  NOW, IF you get stopped- chances are YOU WILL BE TESTED.

& then please pay attention to this: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/impaired-driving-legislation-defence-lawyers-charter-rights-violation-1.4093434

With TLC & THC
Georgia

Below is a photo of one of the elfs in the garage & his assistant  working an a amazing Christmas gift..   ;) Tis the season! 

Coins! Who doesn't have a special coin? A favourite? I don't know about you but as a Canadian kid growing up we often are given coins - I might not have appreciated them as a kid (you know how kids think... big deal - a quarter)  now those  quarters that had Mounties on them or the silver  moose are hard to find.  I guess so,  I thnk it's HIGH time for a new coin! A coin celebrating Cannabis and what it's doing  for the Canadian economy.   A new Million/Billion dollar deal done this week & the week before!  Amen.  

The IRONY in this industry is amusing to say the least! I'm smiling as I think of this now...
Corona and cannabis - I'm sure you've heard that by now BUT do you know
Who just bought into a Canadian Cannabis company - None other than the "Marlborough man" (& I thought of a funny editorial) the American Cigarette company - Good! They will educate people  provided they don't fucking ADD anything to their cannabis like cancer causing chemicals proven in cigarettes.
GOOD! If anyone can help educate on the difference they can.  Yesterday a billion dollar deal with a Mexican company! Alright- Viva Mexico! Let's all HELP each other GROW!  If that doesn't deserve a 'Fuck Ya!' I don't know what does.  The biggest irony is Shoppers Drug Mart now has licence to sell Cannabis, Grrrrr...... mamabear grumbles deep from within.. I remember when they not only said they 'would NOT' but bad mouthed cannabis- NOT that long ago- this gave fuel to doubters in my life and only added to aggravation.  Forget that, I won't support them they never supported us - PATIENTs back then.  I hope to see some dispensaries opening SOON! According to this article this is what they will cost:
http://dailyhive.com/grow/cost-open-retail-cannabis-store-ontario

I read about a mom in Toronto who does not want a cannabis dispensary in her own town.. **remember (guilt trip warning - which I'm fine with if it saves even 1 life) this when people are FORCED to DRIVE elsewhere for cannabis & they EAT & drink elsewhere, and shop in stores elsewhere & remember this when a car load of distracted teens goes to buy cannabis & gets into an accident - (which they already do texting & driving distracted - all the time, and they will because  they are teenagers - sadly, it's part of life) remember you force them to do this when you don't allow a Dispensary in "your" community & YET chances are there is an LCBO near by,  proven time & time again responsible  as a dangerous substance responsible  for more deaths & driving than anything else - do you see the absurdity of this - it's just IGNORANCE.   FIGHT it.  Adults deserve the CHOICE to healthier, safer options. 
This being said.. I am looking forward to trying cannabis beverages - that will be hitting the market . ;) Probably sold at the LCBOOOOOOOOoo $$$$$$  lol   The irony. 

*I'd also like to give a Fuck YA! & thank you to Canada Post while I remember... all the packages I sent last week are already driving at their destinations on the other side of the planet making several people smile - so -  Thank you!!! I'm very excited for one young man in particular to get his gift in the USA.. still on the way.

I read last week: 'Justin - just ike Daddy ' an article in the paper (not worth naming) I guess the author, referring to Justin Trudeau & his dad thought it was demeaning - the second I read that headline I thought... Fuck Ya.  Thank you Justin for  legalizing cannabis & lifting the economy. Justin is on the other side of my coin! Hee hee hee ;)   Thank You Canada 
Thank You ALL talented growers.
& those talented growers before them - for planting the seeds.


With TLC & THC Lots.
I like  THC in my  Cannabis by the way. It helps lighten the mood along with the pain.
​Georgia

Dear St. Nick! Only the best baked goodies for you.
Baking edibles has got me in the garland & gingerbread spirit, in part I know because I'm sleeping better with my Cannabis Carrot cake with  & other infused goodies. It's the baking season & there going to be more medicated product this Christmas & less alcohol consumption, I hope. 

This alcohol thing - York region is going to start shaming drunk drivers.. - I'd rather they shame them & hopefully get them to think about drinking & driving than be looking at an obituary photo. We don't want to say anything for fear of hurt feelings, shame or even losing our friends and family - but drunk driving is a topic that can't  be neglected... when will you address it? AFTER they killed an innocent family out christmas shopping?  After they  lose their life, after it's too late to address the issue? 'Don't be dramatic some of you are thinking' - you would not think that if you lost a loved one due to an impaired drunk, and  for those I care about - you'll lose your license, your job  & possibly your family & go to jail & pay mentally, physically & of course $$$ simply because you can't  refrain from a few glasses of alcohol. Please don't, it's not worth it.  I'll be really curious to watch & see if this works. No one wants to see their drunk mug shot on line - or will want their bosses for one to find out- OR insurance companies!! * DON't Drive impaired & this is as soon as you are charged you photo will be shared, not after court.

Should drunks go to jail?  Yes,  IF it keeps them off the roads & forces them to THINK about their actions, if even for a short period (a month) and if they did not kill someone  intentionally - from choices they make - like consuming alcohol...  then yes, go to jail.  
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When we know better aren't we to behave better? Isn't that the plan?  
There nothing sadder to read or hear of another family killed due to a drunk driver.
I don't want any lives ruined- not the victims - or the drivers because that is what happens- from choice we make.  Why when we KNOW how bad it is do we continue to do it?

This was an exercise in between paintings - a new canvas is on the easel & I'm loving it, it's taking me a while- more detail but it amuses me immensely - it's a portrait of some of the major players in the cannabis industry  imo ;)  Also a few Christmas gifts I can't pre show.

Be careful if you are making and trying edibles for the first time- they can effect you differently & what ever you do - don't drive if you feel impaired - on anything, anytime.  
About to get back at my painting after my medicated nap... I hope all are having stress free pre holiday decoration days.

With TLC & THC 
​G

It's Frosty the Growman! He arrived with the first Magical Snow - which is still here, not looking as magical - more expected today!  Today is universal Children's day,  Children need to be educated on cannabis so they do not repeat mistakes their parents made. 

I can't express how happy I feel to finally pick up the news and read such headlines like:
Cannabis legalization has  NOT led to increased traffic impairments/ accidents.
Which I knew -(10 years experience +)  most I know who smoke cannabis assure me they are more cautious 'calmer drivers.. those who experience road RAGE could use some nice calming cannabis from time to time.

As well as no surge in Reefer madness- it's finally being addressed Alcohol is MORE harmful than cannabis!  THIS I KNOW for a fact. 10 years experience - thank God.  My hang -over days are long over- because I don't drink anymore, a glass or two tops from time to time that's it. NO more drunken binges - puking until theres no more, head pounding "what happened last night?" - Does NO longer happen - because Alcohol is poison (fact) and not good for your health or brains. Cheers. https://globalnews.ca/news/4671669/alcohol-or-marijuana-healthier/  So apparently  people are "switching' Good!!  GREAT! Less death, less depression, less drivers drunk- killing others or themselves!
Teach this to your children & also teach them the past - so they don't repeat it.
Teach them how to grow this beautiful plant.

Don't judge others for what they use to heal themselves, know plant medicine - KNOW your options- take control of your health & happiness. Alcohol is a depressant. Fact.  I wish more men would smoke cannabis instead of drink - Suicide is higher with men than women...  many men drink themselves to death. FACT.  You can drink so much you can kill yourself.
I have tried to smoke as much as I could and smoked cananbis all day- every 1/2 hour.. I felt great,  accomplished tasks & I'm still here...  the same wouldn't be said for Alcohol.
So with the first magical Snow in Canada - Frosty the Growman comes to life! Of all things for Frosty to find in the middle of a forest - a Green house - it's fate Frosty!  How many are growing this christmas? How many will get cannabis related items under this years LEGAL tree - me  me me!! Ho Ho Ho - Lets Grow!

Enjoy the snow!

With THC & TLC 
​Georgia 

* Anyone who is expecting mail from me- be patient- the POSTAL strike- still on  ( of course NOW with the Christmas rush) I hope Justin steps in soon and makes them get back to work-  Black mail is all this postal strike has been - again.. at a time when Canadians needed it most - they have let us down & continue to do so - with Holidays packages now & continued cannabis deliveries!  One more reason for Ho Ho HOME grown.