It's rainging cats & dogs..  kinda.  It's rainging and I'm painting cats & dogs anyhow.
Kittle litter discoveries. I've seen photos of psilocybin grown in jars and one reminde me of catlitter.  Some psilocybin grow out of cowshit - this I know.. so.

I met a lovely young lady at my new dentist office - which I'm pleased with here in Minden.
We pilled out our phones and shared our children photos (furry children).. She sent me some photos so I decided to paint them - they looked like such characters- I could tell. 
Below is the painting.  Dogs can be tuff critics - hee hee - these two were pleased.

Monkey business time, you can see my newest money - time-lapse on my Instagram account.  Today the same thing- then a portrait. It's been challenging teaching my carpenter Norm  the meaning of 6 fucking feet... he seems to finally be grasping the situation. 
Relationships will be made & broken during isolation I read this week - lol - no shit.

Wash your hands. Keep creative.

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Time for me to paint more - Post less.
The internet is hurting.. I can tell. I can NOT access my e mail - so if you are trying stop.
I realized there are so many using it right now that don't NEED to? Which are you?
If it's this bad.. people who really need it, will be struggling more.
Please take this into consideration. Students who need to stay focused and busy...
People that NEED to work from home & anyone that has anything to do with helping the stop of this Pandemic all need the internet more than someone who is bored watching youtube. 

Put on some music.  Learn to play a new instrument.  Paint.
I'm going to paint more.  
I was recently sent a photos of a an extended family members baby.. she's so frigging cute,
​I know looking at that sweet little face will cheer me up!
I'm going to try a baby portrait.
Night & day.  How about you?  Please put the phone down.
For the goodness of your health.
Stress is not good & this is a  stressful  time for the entire planet.
From what I understand the next week will be much more stressful as many get sick...
and  some die.  I'm painting & praying.   My two favorite things to do anyhow.
I will post on IG  once a day - perhaps and art here occassionally.
I don't have much to say these days,  except:
Please wash your hands, be good to yourself & stay home. 
God Bless You Friends & *Foes - lol..
These is no one on this plant, I would want to die from this virus...
 & that is the best discernment to date.

You are created to create!  Go create something.

* I just learned the difference Between Foe & FoE...   quite the difference, No?
  lol ...Neat!

This has been an incredibly stressful week, you have no idea... not including the pandemic.
I can't even.   I refuse to let fear take over... we will be fine.   I know.

Let the lock down commence - about fucking time. 
I have to say with each day I find I'm getting angrier  AT others.  Strangers - mostly.
I don't like feeling this way.

I've not seen my son in a while..  just thinking of him today is causing me to cry. 
So.. all the other 'shit' happening is just that.  Shit - because  stupid, selfish people can't follow simple rules for a few weeks & STAY HOME.

I was looking at photos of everyone on the beach in BC yesterday.. it took me quite a bit of restraint to not comment' - they are BEHAVING BADLY.
SELFISH even.
#Covidiots I think they are calling it.
I had to get off social media.  
Death threats... for people not listening is what will start to happen.
In Italy a politician has said, IF they have to' - they will use FLAME throwers to keep people off the streets.  Is this what it takes?  Break out the flame throwers.
Is the LCBO still open?   Emergency services only?  
I change my mind about Doug Ford.. I thought he'd be o.k., I was wrong.
GREEDY Doug FORD. GREEDY, business ASSkisser, in favor of booze & profits over people.  His political career is LONG OVER.  Good.

I miss Storm. 

;(

We are here to Thrive.  

It's been 9 months I've been here in the forest.. surrounded by only birds & trees (mostly).   I THRIVE in solitude.  My painting improves, my creativity is constantly inspired when not constantly distracted. Even the internet doesn't hold the same charm it once did.
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I am  impressed beyond with any & every company that has taken this pandemic seriously & more so EVERY company by closing has indeed shown their employees they care about their health first & foremost.  At least until we can ALL figure this out.
The rest staying open is irresponsible- they do not understand they them staying open now- prevents this entire thing to last LONGER.  I read.  I paint or read or do chores.
My twitch allows for little sleep.  I've educated myself on: Pandemic, economy, recession, global depression, flattening the curve.. the death rates doubling, medical system overloads. Italy, Spain & now New York...  are taking things very seriously - I think .. I hope.

In approximately two weeks, we will  start to see the numbers of deaths according to the experts...  the same numbers if not worse that Italy is currently witnessing.. ONLY after everyone took it seriously & stopped going out for fucking drinks' or to the store for things that frankly - don't matter.  If you are running out for 'a loaf of bread' & that's all,  you are not practicing social distancing. If you are playing cards with neighbours... YOU ARE NOT social distancing and if you returned from a trip & pop into the grocorey store you are not social distancing - you are in fact - breaking the law. 

I know several who have admitted this mindset and it is shocking to me...
I never thought they would be so...  careless? ...Wreckless or ...Selfish.
Is if fear?  Denial or  Is it ignorance?
Unless you have a mental handicap- you would have to be pretty darn ignorant to not know this is a serious problem. IT's not just about death- the longer it takes for people to stay in  and take  it seriously the longer it lingers and effects not just people but the "economy".. it keeps people from visiting business ever again...
So...  JUST FUCKING stay home..  Enough already.

I realized how many people I know.. all around the world when, I find my self thinking:        I hope Mona & George are o.k.. I hope Ivan and his family are o.k... Candice in the UK, Chuck in the USA, Jerry, Stephen,  Patti, Diane, Joshua, Mark, Kevin & everyones family!  Friends in the medical field... Jodie, Mike,  Madison, Sam.. little Sam.. oh my.. no wonder I want to cry.  Mostly I think of Storm.. I tried to be tuff- but the moment I saw him on our most recent FaceTime chat I cried.  I tried.

Old People (in particular) don't just die,  EVERY AGE is getting very sick, they get very sick & they might have a family member  who does die & will not be able to properly mourn...
 the stuff you learn when you read.
It's a nasty DEADLY VIRUD that needs to STOP.     NOW

Stay the fuck home and do this sweet funny little Spring Snail craft ;) 

​Click on Image at bottom to Download & print your own snail.
With TLC & TLC 
Georgia

Home sweet home.. where I am warm, flu free & keeping busy during these new times.
I had a headache yesterday - & tried to take a break - difficult to do when the world is under quarintine - more so when you realize many Canadins are not home... Canadians I know.

I learned of several a the day wenton- I know how worried I am as a mother (all of us) -worring about my own son, whom I told at the start of this- stock up! I't's going to be a pandemic - but he did not listen to his mother - what else is new... and left it till the last minute. That's frustraiting, so I can only imagine how my friend feels - her son stuck in California!   It was/is March break in Canada- so timing was not great- ACTUALLY -
had OUR Government ACTED SOONER - as they were aware of the problem in China..  many would not be stuck & scrambling now with inflated airline tickets and panicked airports full of such humans.  Once home- I hope people take the 2 weeks self quarantine seriously.

I know people who are currently ill,  sick  "it' just a cold - (I think) ..." they claim,  stay the fuck home - it's just a cold.  It's careless to  behave as such during currently times- I don't care "if it's just a cold - (self diagnosed) stay away.   What does it take for people to understand?  Don't go out and spread it around - it's that simple. 

What's not simple is stressing over $, food or illness...  someone complained they are getting grumpy with no cannabis- (already) and it's bothering his sciatica - wow. I KNOW people who can't afford food right now for two weeks quarantine, are worried about not making rent - since they can't work - let alone money for cannabis.   So if you are getting grumpy because you don't have cannabis - take a look around you, I bet there are people in unfortunate situations with much bigger concerns right now than bud.    

I hope I am wrong (really) about the thoughts I have of the direction this  is going..
8 weeks easy. Longer for schools and retirement homes. etc.. 
We are currently in week - one?  I take anti inflammatories, my wrist so sore as I type- I would not be able to paint  without & Italy is warning against them- stating they believe it makes the Corona Virus worse... what to do.. ask my wrists.  I need to paint.

I need to paint and keep busy & give my own brain a break today, no social media.
All I can do if think positive, pray for the safe return of all I know..  and Be here now- grateful for another opportunity  to hang out with my dogs - all so excited for another daily  quiet quarantine adventure!  

I love this community, talk about 'make you feel better'.. if you can't get out, are worried you can have your groceries delivered free by the Rotary club, people offering all sort of assistance.  You can still buy online from local business - I noticed a kombucha creator advertising -free local delivery!  I sent an IG message & had my kombucha delivered to my door! 6 pack-  the lovely young man Luc, removed the log in my driveway (I was going to meet him) he said it was very easy - yes, for him. lol    We greeted- "no shaking hands"   a
& I NOW have the best Kombucha I've ever tried! Really.  
It's all I drink (my wine in the evening)  and this orange turmeric is TERRIFIC!  If you like kombucha I highly recommend Luc's Brew , what a nice young man too!  I'm impressed with his  Brew, his attitude & business creativity.   

I am also a fan of Canoe Radio!  Boy oh boy do they have a difficult time - it's one thing to live this but to educate the masses as we go along... not an easy task. If you want to hear what my community is like with great music - listen to Canoe.

Be safe.
​oh, this kitty being created- today, on my instagram account.

What's the word of the day - Cancelled. GOOD.  Closed - BARS  - CLOSED AMEN.
What's it take- how many deaths.. ask Italy.
Yikes, I can't help but think - this is going to get way worse, in the USA in particular- before it gets better.  I had to unfollow a few on IG, I can't take the mentality - in particular, Americans who post  about others buying toilet paper - while they stock up on AMO to take the toilet paper - wow.  Holy cow- nothing like putting it out there  in early stages of the game.  It's no game tho.

What I think some  Americans don't realize - is Canadians own guns too... what do they think we do all day? Build igloos.  
Gun sales have hit record highs the past few days.  I am surrounded  by hunters - living here 9 months, seeing bear pooh in my yard, hearing wolves in my backyard,  it's easy to get lost on my property too - I found that out already (and I was'nt far) ... I understand it differently, now.  If I saw a coyote on our property, eyeing one of my girls... yes, I think I would shoot it.  I've been told they can be a problem and known to attack  dogs.  I was educated on that fact in California. 

  It's always good to be prepared as we are finding out...  I have toilet paper, stuff to bake bread & potatoes ;) I hear Toronto is like a ghost city. GOOD.  Times are going to get difficult but really -  some are already resorting to threaten to steal your toilet paper- at gun point... COME on PEOPLE is this how we behave?  This is a big test and when over, how will you have done, passed or failed? 
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How about online shopping? The post office will be thriving in this. 
Today, I noticed a small business who has offered to deliver! Terrific!
Right to the end of my driveway, I'm excited. Talk about service. lol  
I choose to support them today & thank them for their creativity!
Is there any business you can help?  It might not solve all financial fears but it just might cheer someone up... I bet there are many who are feeling a little bluer than normal.
Have faith.  Be patient & learn a new hobby! Im painting anew timelapseto share tomorrow and trying to design a few kids printouts -for a free download to keep the kiddies amused. Kiddies of all ages ;D.

Ending on great news- SPRING is Friday- Maybe this snow will melt! hahaha  
Yesterday I saw my first ROBIN! Yeah!!!  I had worms waiting. Feed the birds.
BE safe, STAY in & WASH your hands. 

Even a monkey can do it- WASH YOUR HANDS.   SOAP KILLS.
What an awakening this is.

I don't get the mindset of some - whom, I 'thought' were intelligent...
I saw someone I know  post out at a bar on social media-  Hooplah! Cheers! It's all a big joke. In particular, I know this person has grandparents - I know the grandparents & I don't want to see them get sick due to some selfish, immature 20 year old who thinks they are immune' - so who give a fuck about others. WTF is wrong with some people. I felt bad for their mom.  FEAR or Stupidity.  Still...  & If you think I am the only one thinking  it - think again.  I  was disappointed to say the least & shut off IG.  
This shitty behaviour will ruin careers when this is all over. Wait & see.

Places determined to stay open for March break reak of desperation for that last buck instead of the concern for our extended famalies.  People will remember how others behave & the decision a business makes.  Another business I purchase from -  the owners are  planning a big drunk - St. Pattys day party -  they share on social media...  wow.
 
I will never do business with that organization again... if this is how they really behave - I am glad to know it...     in a crisis where people are getting sick & dying - who are you?
Think no one is watching?  BUZZFEED last night had "13 photos of the worse example of humanity, currently" - ALL photos of mindless drunks lining up to celebrate St. Patty's in a crowded public bars.. wow.       Try not to judge, it's difficult.
I have a friend I'm very worried about in the city.. her health not good, I can imagine her thoughts at this wrecklessness attitude. Is it becaue only the old are dying?  
WAKE the fuck up - WE all get old and if not now - I guarentee your time is coming.. lol  
one might want to anticipate the furture a wee bit... it has a tendacy to be repeated.
This won't be the last pandemic.  

I looked further into people in prison - if you know any - now is the time to say "hello!!"
It is not good-  a prison is not designed for this - the opposite actually. In NY they are considering releasing inmates over 60 - for fear- keeping them in prison is a death sentence with this Corona virus.  & Some don't have soap. In NewYork the prisoners are actually making the hand sanatizer - they are not permitted to use - it's illegal. That's fucked up.
 If they get sick the reality is - someone who gets sich NOT in jail will get preference over someone in jail. NOT everyone is in jail for murder or serious harmful crimes- some only stupid stuff... & the anxiety levels in jail will be at an all time high, with less communication & little to NO interaction from the outside.  

Be thankful you have not chosen a life of crime.  Talk of forced lowering the phone bills (extortion at it's finest - I know it cost me more to speak to my brother in jail for 10 minutes - than 2 hours in Norway) is one suggestion - but it's just talk.. things need to be addressed now.  I don't think that's going to happen.  Im thinking of so many my head hurts.
Stress, even here in our Eden is creeping in.  Please wash your hands & say your prayers.
Clearly we can not rely on ALL other humans to lead by example - but you can... lead by example.   

I'm going to try to make some lovely art to distract, educate.. posible make someone smile. That's the plan. 

God Bless.

If you would like to see this Kitty created in time-lapse  - check out 'Georgia Toons' on Instagram. 

The backside is a secret- later today it will be hanging in my home, 3 more are drawn waiting to be painted. They have passed this test- overtime. I walk buy one & notice it - makes me smile.  Spinning and dangling in the wind..  each makes me think of the words on them... on the "B side" ;)  with the wise mice.
All words chosen from ACIM, BTW. 

Today is a new day on the planet & I woke, no longer caring about missing art but  instead hoping that 'ALL' are safe.  We all struggle.  We all fuck up. We all make mistakes... we all get sick.  Lets hope many more do not die before they figure 'this' out.  I'm happy about  schools being closed  - they are breeding grounds.  All events over 250 people are cancelled. GOOD.   How about we all consider it a vacation for 3 weeks.
;(  I am not so naive to know for too many, this will not be a joy filled vacation',  but stressful few weeks if not months.  Costco just got a whole lot busier.  It sure has me thinking LESS or NO waste - especially in the food area. GREAT - I hope that becomes a universal awareness. We waste too much. 

What about people in jail?  I wonder how they handle things like this. They need some cannabis right now to help de-stress.  As for Justin Trudeau, I hope he is finished soon - only because, I do like him as much as I do.  Retire, spend time with his family & thank you for your service, during one of the most fucked up times in History.
Trump & Corona Virus at the same time- Cowabunga! The anxiety levels around the world are at an all time high.  You know what God wills...  Chill. Have Faith.  
My grandma use to say wash your "hands and say your prayers.".. every Sunday at least - lol   Wash your hands & say your prayers - it's a form of meditation - a wonderful way to practice peace, calm and keep you mind & body healthy. 
Mind you, if the only time you pray is when you need to...    

I pray today...  they figure out how to contain this virus & no one else dies.
Give thanks, it appears to be sparing children. 

Now- I have a new Stoned ape on my desk.. I call it "it's just a phase..." and I am super excited to spend the day painting him!  

Poppy,  waits for lunch to be ready...      ;)