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.

How do I feel about Doug Fords BUCK -A- BEER...      like this:
          https://globalnews.ca/news/4380647/buck-a-beer-health-impacts/

As for Cannabis in Canada -  politicians tout  "concerns for the children!"
Yet currently Doug Ford discusses and promotes 'buck a beer'...  
Perhaps they are NOT AWARE of the actual facts regarding alcohol, the statistics. the numbers...   Perhaps.

Will it take off - I doubt it.   https://www.narcity.com/ca/on/toronto/news/doug-fords-buck-a-beer-plan-is-already-backfiring-and-heres-how      Talk about messed  up priorities..
A friend remarked last Holiday Monday in Ontario - how she could not take a child to get a book from the library - but the beer Store was open.  Yee Haw.  Cheers.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

Ashes to ashes..  I call it this because I smoked a lot of cannabis while painting it and it's about life...  the cycle of life. Change, growth - progression.   October 17th has been chose as the date Canada will officially legalize recreational cannabis in Canada - the anniversary of Gord Downies death...  awesome - a day we all felt loss now will change into a day to celebrate with a joint (as Gord did many times) listening to great Canadian music-  feeling 'free" & hopefully happier.   

Justin Trudeau said he would legalize cananbis in Canada & he has done that #promisekept  I choose to celebrate, after already reading some negative comments from activist- it has me thinking- What DO you want?  It's never going to be good enough for some people- is this because they enjoy drama? I don't know..  I don't care,  focus on the all that will continue to go right - it's a step in the RIGHT direction - on a massive scale -I've yet to hear anyone discuss. 

Canada is only the second country in the world -- and the first G7 nation -- to implement legislation to permit a nationwide marijuana market. In the neighboring US, nine states and the District of Columbia now allow for recreational marijuana use, and 30 allow for medical use.  With legalization will come realization- education and it's going to make it difficult for these countries who STILL severely PUNISH people over cannabis.  Time, it all does take time.  At least the world is talking about it- which is something compared to what we witnessed only 10 years ago, 5 even...  how many of you said never in my lifetime will canabis be legalized- well isn't that hopeful in itself!? YES.  Miracle do happen...  in time I have no doubts Justin will also deal with those already incarcerated and possibly have records for past minor cannabis offences -dismissed.  

​Just yesterday someone said to me " I heard cannabis is legal..  some will abuse it"
My reply: Yes some will just as Alcohol has been available for  decades  and many ABUSE it with far more deadly consequence - proven too many times over...   at least those who "do" abuse cannabis won't end up dead from an overdose.  
Isn't this all we should really be concerned about?  ***No one should ever operate a vehicle impaired by anything - especially the most deadly culprit going NOW - Your cell phones.
    
I later thought- it's a mindset and like legalization - it's going to take time to change.  

Celebrate, more will be introduced to a safer high.
Children will be educated on cannabis, parents will grow it at home,  teach it is a PLANT.
Cannabis will be grown & eaten fresh! You won't get high - only healthier - juice it!
Cannabis will be free to be discovered in kitchens across Canada!
It is anticipated- Alcohol consumption will go down! Here's hoping.
Less alcohol hangovers - less people calling in sick for work...  date rape - on cannabis.. I've yet to hear about a woman not being able to say NO when just high.
The Canadian economy will flourish - new business is being created at this very moment.
Money from Cannabis collected by our Gov- will benefit is countless ways- just look at other examples. 

Sure a few are going to get very rich- that's just how it goes, why should it be any different with cannabis, there will still be court cases - it takes time. Marketing, it's going to change in about 3-5 years this will all  be sorted and it won't be a big deal going to the store to buy some bud - IF it's available..  from what I'm reading, hearing- the demand will be HIGH - it's expected the "pot shops"are going to run out - let's wait & see. 

Last night I played with Daisy and her Aerobie on the front lawn- what a beautiful evening.. I was able to do this because I smoked a joint (2)  ON my front lawn..  I AM legal, Cannabis is my medicine & I AM proud of it.  I puffed to a greener future.
I puffed to an awakening on a massive scale... I puffed to thank God for how it has saved our lives and eased my sons pain.

I'm not worried about running out because I have a very talented grower looking after me... My grower loves me & I him - hee hee - most people love their growers, there's that too - Canada is going to GROW - Canada is going to become one of the best in the world (already is) with Cannabis.  Canadians CAN grow - legally- how smart is that? Because they can grow legally- they will do it right, no need to hide.   As for all this crap about homegrown fear mongering still - our own health minister said it- it's the same as  making wine or brewing your own beer at home- only this is GROWING PLANTS- Who doesn't already grow plants? My house is full. It's a petty  argument and these will be the first court battles I think we will see - it is a HUMAN right.  Those who will  grow well above the limit, sell to those they should not..  they will still be  arrested - it's their CHOICE. 

It's OUR choice... October 17. 2018
Thank God.  

What stage are you at in your life?  Egg, caterpillar, pupa or butterfly? 
Change has come... give thanks.
​Be grateful, thankful... or don't - that is a choice too.

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.
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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 
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 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