Every morning we walk the driveway!
Up to the top.. check out the rocks & sunshine & cell service - lol.
On mornings I am sore I do it with a joint - this also helps keep away the mosquitos.
Banana peels really take away the itch out of a bite. 
I keep my peels in the fridge for when they are required.  

Snakes - 2, raccoon 1, deer 1.... chickadees - many! Frogs, grasshoppers & many butterfly & moths, we are surrounded by life  & death - may as well make the best of both & enjoy each moment.
 
Currently on my desk are 3 different projects- creativity is at an all time high & I've thought of a few new cannbis painting's I'd lke to do!  
The common hashtag here is #myhaliburtonhighlands  ... it certinally is.
I also painted one of our waterbarrels - much needed on the days it gets dry up here... better than using our well water.. the day Norm hooked it up- it rained not 5 minutes later. 
No Water - No Life.
No Blue - No Green.

Thirsty?  Take a drink.. & give thanks.

With TLC & THC 
Georgia

It's raining in cottage country! I live in cottage country- I must pinch myself!
The mosquitos - actually  bite me enough - I don't need to pinch myself, long sleepwear (that covers my ankles) is now living attire, hee hee hee! Yes- I still love it! EVERY day- I've never had an 'Oh my God what have we done' moment - - but I've had countless  'Thank You God' for getting us HERE  moments.   It rained last night! We needed it- living in a forest -you start to notice when it gets dry - I can hear this big 'dead' tree (that Norm needs to cut down as soon as he get the opportunity) creak on the hot days - demanding our attention before it lands on the bird deck - other than that I giggled- it rains  on the weekends in cottage country for all the 'cottagers' that come up - they'll stil have fun!

I ventured out in Minden the other day and I absolutely thought everyone I encountered was wonderful! A neighbour drove by and yelled from his truck "How's Denny!?".. I thought for a second & yelled back  "I don't know - she moved!"  I realized he thought I was her.
lol - see I told you we resembled each other! He then introduced himself - he lives Up the hill &  has horses & yes I can go & take photos! I just might paint a horse one day.   In town I met  a few shop owners who also knew 'Denny - all confirming what I already felt ' she is a lovely human with a kind heart.. no wonder my studio is so calming - I was in there last night until dark and my hands demanded I quit - not my heart.

I found a cheese store in Minden- Yeah! The cheddar with carmelized onions- OH my tastebuds! It's a tiny shop tucked away full of delicious treats- so glad I found it right away  & the owner - I immediately liked him! One of those people I just want to hug- I can sense the good nature. lol I refrained as I am new to the neighbourhood. I tiny shop run by Betty (the dog lover) right next door - carries designer clothing - I'm treating myself to the little butterfly top' - I'll need something when company visits & I'm almost ready for company! Will you visit?

The house looks terrific - if I do say so - I'm officially unpacked - other than a few boxes with Studio stuff- waiting for a studio... the open concept makes me laugh out loud- for years my imagined dream home  has had to have a long hall to throw a ball - from my bedroom  I can throw the ball to the front door- WEEE - when the driveway is covered with snow we'll still be playing ball. A peek into  'my little wooden' studio - (below) - I find it bigger than the last two rooms - everything has been placed with TLC - while under THC- LOTs, I can't begin to tell you how much I love my little creative space - my work will speak for itself.  

I have noticed already since I'm not unpacking as much I am smoking less... because I am  content - happy even.   Interesting.  This home is my dream home, easy to clean,  all on one level, all the 'luxuries' of a house in the city in cottage country - even a dishwasher! (No, I don't mean Norm)  & on several acres...   lot's to wander & explore & be inspired by when I'm not painting.  Rodney (from the cheese store) told me of an ap. that outlines the property and I can put markers while I make trails & won't get lost - let the adventure begin! 

The tent for company is next.. we've just decided where it goes  &  need to build a platform, then we can at least offer guests a 'glamping experience' - if company wants to visit  but does not want to 'tent'  Minden is building a lovely new resort! There are also several tiny places very close that offer sweet tiny cabin rentals - until we can build a sweet tiny cabin for guests - it will have to do.  I would encourage all to visit  Minden - Halliburton and  Carnarvon (don't blink)  for the perfect Ontario cottage country experience - don't forget Kawartha Dairy- there is always a line up - I think that's part of the fun.   Today, it's cool - I'm listening to my favourite radio station Canoe FM & about to paint a humming bird with PINK/purple cannabis - different than usual.  Next a fish for a friends cottage.

What will you create today?  My words of advice this lovely Sunday:
Prayer changes things. 
xox 

Finally I am painting.. still not started a big canvas... stll boxes to unpack.
I decided to paint a card to add to my Forever Grateful inventory inspired by ACIM,
because it's how I feel incredibly grateful, eveyday is a new blessing waiting to be discovered. I found Prayer Flags I'll hang in my new studio witht he view I have always wanted. I find rocks, Gems, stones all over - my own personal treasure hunt. 

I am tired tho & Scruffy who is determined to wander  gave me a good scare, thank God I got them all new collars with the new number as she was hitchhiking, not impressed and she is being punished by being kept on a leash, more upset with Norm as he spoils her & she never listens - like a toddler playing mom off of dad all the time... only her not listening to me here - makes her BEAR bait.  We're taking it easy - 3 boxes a day & the last will be emptied by the end of the week.   This past weekend we changed all the locks as we know ourselves many peole can aquire a key to a cottage over the years,   the last heavy items moved -now it's all about the details & why not place everything with intention. TLC.

Above all - the Peace has me at Peace & I'm not struggling with the wifi hickups ' there might not be wifi for friends, lol. You really do get a digital detox & it feels fucking fanstastic. I decided to paint a bear first in the sun in the woods, not very big on canvas. Out of her cave...  ready to explore & that is what we do every day.. each adventure shows us new plants, moths, butterflies, dragonflies, leaves, rocks.. clouds - it's endless.
Bird- bird is in his element, he flies all over the house & in his cage to rest & sleep he is the LAZYest  little EARLY Bird - ever  lol- we are always up before that bird!

Care to see what I painted.. it's at Forever Grateful Greetings.
Care to see my new Bear? You'll have to come back to check in a few.. I plan on taking my time - new time zone- Peaceful Forest time.  I still have to get my plants for my patio,  maybe I'll wait till next year.  


With THC & TLC

 Yesterday- June 10th   we celebrated being in our home 26 years! When we moved in, there was nothing - not one fence post, not one tree... you can see the LOVE we put into our home - walking around my backyard NOW is like being up at the cottage - everyone who visits - says the same: What an oasis you have created!  Birds included - woodpeckers, bluejays & grosbeaks!  Yes we did.  Blood, sweat, tears & many memories have been created here!  Storm moved... (took me 3 months to stop crying) and he's not moving back- he's moving up.. I'm beyond proud of my son in every aspect and am as excited for his continued journey as I am my own - but this house feels too big & too lonely and with too many stairs, so.... 

 Yesterday, Norm & I celebrated big time - by purchasing our next home!!!  
I have been actively looking & viewing the past few months (my decision) we had an offer in one place & it was declined - thank God- I said to the agent at the time:
 "No worries, God want's me to keep looking..."  he seems to 'get me - so that was good.
 We went to put an offer in on a place I had liked (time to show Norm) and our agent (I am grateful for)  said..  "since you're here why not check this other place out."
Thank God - we did.

We drove up the driveway - I stepped out on the ground (felt at peace) walked into the house & thought "OH my GOSH - I'm here."  There were 3 women - there - I did not know the owner but I said: "O.k. - I want to know who my soulmate is?"    LOL
I told Storm later: I felt as though God laid that house in front of me - the first being the current occupant - I know she has filled that house with LOVE, prayers & peace the past decade +, there was Buddhas, masks  art and wall colors - Norm remarked "We'll we don't have to paint! This is already George."  It's true. It's already me.  

I woke the day after we put in the offer & I CRIED!!! I knew we got it, before the agent told us.  Felt frightened then  instantly at peace - I was reminded: Georgia... YOUR prayers have been answered - CELEBRATE!  I told you! I promised...  I love you!             hee hee hee  
Think I'm crazy - say it if it makes you feel better but- I'm moving into my DREAM HOME!  Prayers have been answered - miracles happen.  The woman held my hand - we were chatting & I felt love. I know no other way to describe it  & her room  - that she  prayed in every day (I know) is NOW my painting room - filled with LOVE & light! & birds new home too - weeeeeee!!!!  & my  new view.. have a peek- MY view is the view I have wanted my entire life!  Lions, tigers & bears - Oh My! Moose, deer & bears OH MY!  Apparently, I will see them all in my backyard! 

Norm & I had also discussed parting ways - if we couldn't find something  & soon - I was going with or without him - he was stuck- stuck here & I was already mentally moved. He has asked to join me, after weeks of conversation - 27 years to ponder... the journey continues  & I can't deny - we make a very creative team - after all, we created Storm. ;)  
I can only imagine what we will add to this new home - we are BOTH beyond excited - I've got to pack!  

I keep saying to the girls "Wait till you see what we bought you!!!"   lol
Bad news: I had/have to pack my painting supplies- too much going on & too much dust! Too much to do - I am itching to paint nature- now that I know I've got nature to paint! So I'll be taking a break from painting- as if- lol (still have the gouache out)  as I am packing & moving BUT - as soon as I am up there- watch OUT! 

Thank you God.
Thank you Jesus! Jesus told me..  he jokingly whispered:
Good morning Ranger George!  
I called myself this thinking of all the animals on the property - waiting to introduce themselves!  & I knew - it was mine!  Forest Ranger George, as we NOW own a tiny forest - ready to document & PAINT the wildlife...   Moose, deer & bears OH MY!  
Tee pee for companee- hee hee hee - Mushroom foray! OH my!  Walking MY driveway with the girls every day! FUCK YEAH!!!    

Thank you God! Prayers answered! Miracles happen!
I can't stop giggling.    
​Oh - Guess what I have ! - A BIRD viewing deck!!!  


With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

Change is good.. it's exciting anyway.   lol
So much on the go yesterday I woke up and said - GO PAINT Georgia! No computer- no email.. just go.  I'm inspired by Stephen Bohemes Cowardly lion & poppies... hmmmmmm.    

I recently met a artist 'Bonnie who makes AMAZING soap with Goat milk- I kid you not -tee hee. The lemon bar has me washing more than usual & the lavender - oh my goodness, I cut it into 6 chunks to put in my dresser drawers ;D  I highly recommend.
​She does not have a website (old school) her e mail is: bonniebee@bell.net   

​Toronto lost  a cannabis activist her name was Tracy Curley - Tracy & I only ever shared a hello &  hug, I don't "get out much as many are aware" I do remember meeting her at the first TY EXPO's & she was lovely. I understand she was fierce, loud & didn't care what anyone 'thought' so... well done, I'm grateful for her contribution while she grace us with her presence.

  It's the LIFT expo in TO for any who want to explore this weekend... if you see my son - say Hi!   I've already got plans.

I've got plans! An adventure - Weeeeeeee!
Life is an adventure. 

Below my process for my Cowardly lion...
with TLC & THC  
​Georgia 

Love.
​Love is at the root of everything...
Love or the lack of it.

~Mr.Rogers. 

I concur.    
with TLC & THC
​Georgia

O000o Oooo just monkeying around for this mothers day!   It's a time for plants! What are you getting mom this year? How about her own potted cannabis planter for the patio? It's legal!    Imagine in a year or so you will see them at garden stores along with your petunias & hanging floral baskets!   We visited Leslie gardens today  -they have beautiful assortment of  healthy plants - it's looking very bee friendly out in the gazebo.

Have you watched the new doc on netflix Grass is Greener, it's well done & I learned a thing or two...  to still be arrested for  personal cannabis in the USA is absolutely shameful &  I completely understand the anger & frustration those incarcerated must feel watching all the white men in suits' now making millions.  
With education comes change.  

Happy Mothers day!
I still have animals on my mind as you can see..  I was obsessed with the little monkey in the warner brother cartoons  that wore a hat & played with the organ grinder.. who better for  my mothers day delivery.  

with TLC & THC
​Georgia

Another pondering primate... what is my new chimp obsession?  It's been triggered by several things I guess, most recently the thought of the loss of more beautiful beasts.  Destruction due to consumption, too much to ponder some days. This chimp brought a new level of painter... I know this when I spent an afternoon patiently painting the hair 'just on his chinny, chin, chin! 

Why do we still have plastic bags? Lazy. These magnicifant mammals each one a miracle & our lazy butts & gluttony for palmoil are kiling them & I'm sure someone somewhere is  using Chimp for medicinal reasons or even decorative.  I'd rather not research that, now.
I find myself pondering the stoned ape theory again -how 'evolved' we have all become or have we? According to the studies we have started our own mass destruction - so why wait one more day to stop using plastic bags?  Why?  

As I finished this painting Denver has decriminalized Psilocybin mushrooms! The first of many US States with Canada following soon. Everything this blog said about cannabis - apply it to 'magic mushrooms' - = Psilocybin . It's that simple. EVERYTHING. I am forever grateful for this slow but steady personal education & depression releasing medicine. If not completely releasing  at least discovering = Forgiving.  Cannabis is my choice of daily medicine but every now & then my body & mind tell me when it's time to medicate with psilocybin. My lite treatment caused some negative effects - I can't even begin... I'm takng a break & wearing scrubs for comfort BUTT it said getting worse before better - might be a side effect. So  feeling a bit blue with not much to do I decided to finish my primate that I started a few weeks ago. 

Psilocybin help me 'feel a little more loved' for much of what I don't normally find very 'lovable at times. Including myself.  

I'm in full painting mode again ;) - to keep me out of depression mode  ;( .  
I already have the NEXT painting sketched in my mind - another pondering primate   in a slightly 'new style' an experiment, I think. Weeeeeeee...   

 ;D  I'lll leave this here so you might ponder a little.

With LOVE 
Georgia

NFS... unless the offer is worthwhile & will purchase much more paint! ;)
Acrylic on wood panel. Gold, Copper paint that makes this painting look different every time you look at it as well as around the edges - make sit POP  ;).
I'm forever grateful for the experience.

It's not about the bunny - it's about the lamb.
Rise Up - Happy Easter! 

Feeling grateful this holiday weekend for numerous reasons.
Yesterdays 420 appears to have come & gone without  any problems - awesome.
Change has arrived - Rise up & celebrate & be BETTER -  Be healthier, safer... better.

As I read about SriLanka today - people using Easter as a day to prove your point & to kill.. using religion- for this reason I am against organized religion... It's why I do not promote Catholic- Christian or Jews or what ever you be- I promote a God of Love - that is what God is...   it's why I see good in all religions - these acts by these fanatics'   are not act of God.
Not acts of a loving universe -  or loving human - they are preformed by hateful, lonely, deplorable beings. 
​
As I read about Sri Lanka - I am reminded that we have cowards in our midst, ignorance that only thinks issues can be solved with violence. Killers - cowards with not enough brain matter  to resolve conflict in a way that is best for the human race. To create such pain for so many - we don't have to 'wish those human harm...  Karma is already working  on them, guaranteed. 

God creates life - humans create drama, destruction & death. 

Amen.

Happy Easter.
With TLC & THC

Georgia 

Happy 4/20! & Happy Easter! Woot Woot!
I have fond memoriers of the last Easter 4/20 spent with my little friend Jamie
(no longer with us), I'll cherish that Easter forever. 

Today is 4/20 and the FIRST official LEGAL 4/20 in Canada - my fear mongering friend says many will be busted today - I doubt it. Unless  people are behaving badly - then,
so be it. 

Nope, I'm done thinking negative about cananbis concerns, Canada is legal & I feel more good than bad has become of it!  Other than the Ontario gov. & Legal dispensaries opening withOUT access for the disabled patients purchasing their MEDICINE  - I'm thrilled about cannabis in Canada NOW.    Amen

I celebrate this Holy weekend thinking of my homeboy Jesus & smoking joints!
God's medicine & I can easly become grateful feeling to the point of tears because  - I AM.

I am forever grateful for cananbis easing our sons pain &  my own & many more. 
I am forevergrateful God, for this journey as it has taught me many lessons I know I would not have learned otherwise.  

I am forever gateful to Jesus for his constant companionship... when all else 'appears to disappear', when I am left feeling beyond blue due to situations beyond my control - he reminds me (& alwasys has):  You are never alone & I'm  at peace.
Who wouldn't want that?  
What ever helps you achieve this feeling in  life  - go for it.

This new found knowlegde' & ever growing faith have me more forgiving, compassionate  & TRYING to be more understanding in general, I think that's a good direction to be going.  

Happy Easter to all my peeps, thank you for continuing to  inspire in all the ways you do.

Easter is about Rising UP!  Shine as birght as you can...  
Easter & daily Jesus reminds me keep moving forward - while trying to help others along the way...  pretty simple stuff.

I am celebrating! Hoppy Easter!
​
With Love
​Georgia