Yeah!!!!  Tody marks 14 days  of isolation & quarintine - living with Norm...
Many did not realize, I've been living alone for 9 months, it was educational.
I was able to unpack, sort out and get settled before Norm arrived.  

Between moving, selling our home and work, Norm was not able to be here with us until 2 weeks ago.  I must say  he did it, I left and he had WORK to do & YES, I knew he would- he did it!  Yes... WE ARE finally CELEBRATING!  

This year we will be married 28 years and frankly, I don't give a fuck what anyone "thinks" they know about our relationship. Someone comment recently, after watching us argue, Norm & I arguing due to stress is common as it is with most Relationships...  They "could never do it- live like THAT".   Like what? Arguing form time to time?
An opinion, I might add made by someone NEVER having been in a long term relationshiop - phhhhbt.  Some think relationships are not about arguing - in 28 years? Give me a fucking break.  I literally laughed out loud at an article stating: Isolation with a mate will make or break a relationship.  No shit.  

This is nothing. We have come thru some serious difficult times in 28 years and we will come thru this one too! As the team we've obviously become.  Storm keeps us grounded too.
9 month was great- FOR US BOTH. He missed us like crazy ;).  Norm has a new appreciation for us... me in particular.  & I missed him...  I'm well aware of the handyman I have but I found myself CONSTANTLY worried about him.  Now he is here and we are excited about the journey to continue, BOTH so grateful to be in our new home.  We've both acknowledged - we can do this..   and yes WE can.  Together, we will make this home our EDEN.  

The past two weeks have me been SCREAMING: 6 FUCKING FEET NORM!!  
Wash YOUR HANDS!  Blow your nose!! Stay out of the kitchen!  Don't TOUCH ANYTHIN!! He moved up and was promptly BANISHED into his bedroom for 2 weeks - only able to use his bathroom and go outside. 14 days NOW & we both feel fantastic, ready to go out and chop trees! We have agreed we will not be leaving our property for 2 weeks.
I know from 28 years of strugglin with bills - how to stretch food/meals. ;)  Who knew?  
YES, this is a difficult time - learn from it- that person you are 'stuck' with... it's not all lovely dovey - it's HARD work. Surviving a deadly pandemic with someone..
 It's nice not to be alone.  I never 'feel' alone,  I think it's because we keep pretty busy- dogs help too. 
If you can survive this with your partner.. you will  survive more.
Have patience.  Give each other space.  WASH your fucking hands and stay HOME! 

With TLC & THC 
Georgia

You can see this chimp timelapse painted today on my instagram account: Georgia Toons

I like things that dangle from the ceiling. Mobiles, plants... 
These kitties are made to hang in my upcoming studio - currently my home is one big gallery - lol which we seem to enjoy.  It's bright...  I'm trying to incorporate art with ideas.  
                                           
                                            To Have peace, Teace Peace to Learn it.  

I'm trying. Everyday.. that's the plan. 
Sometimes, I think the only way to achieve Peace, is to stay out of others way.  
 
Peace is a true luxury, gift, worth it's weight in gold.  
Some in this lifetime never experience it.  Reading teaches me peace.  
Reading teaches the mind to behave - to be at peace. To focus on words, the brain must process in order to 'understand' what you are reading.

I start a new book today, always exciting.  Reading is a luxury.
It's very unfortunate how many cannot read - how many never have the 'time to read'... worse - those who rarely get the opportunity to even try to read.    

                                                   Happy National Women's day.

No need to even discuss this topic further - you would have to be quite uneducated if you are not aware of how many women still are not educated & not encouraged to read in many countries.  Grateful, Canada is not one of them.  Although I'm sure it still happens here. 

I get a little discouraged when I ask friends - Do you read?  
No, is often the reply... but they watch T.V.. (social media) etc.  
Not much of a brain work out.  Read.
Expand your own mind.  

                                "READ -  Enjoy the luxury, if you can afford it."  ~ Georgia  
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hee hee hee.  Train your brain. 
Ask yourself: What did you read today? ...Besides this.  
:)

You were created to create! You can learn how to create just about anything with the power of Youtube or check out a library! They still exist.
My hanging kitties & Mice are turing our quite well- they make us smile.. More next.

Can you imagine what the first stoned apes thought - or humans for that matter...
they thought enough to probably try "it" again, especially 'If it was a plesant experence. 
We are not such complicated apes.  If it feels good, we do it. Repeat. 
What is hard to understand about that?   Letting any substance control or perhaps destroy ones life is the difficult part to understand.  Seeing as I've had a few substances control my life in the past I try not to judge.  Well, yes I do - I guess, I have issues with alcoholics & therefore little tolerance.  When I read that the Science Centre in Toronto is holding an informative 'event' on the mind/brain and psychedelics in a constructive context - psilocybin and LSD - WOW! I am hopeful for the overall furture of humanity - if we can get 'humanity to get past it's biggest block... humanity.   lol  

We had more snow lots... about 30 cm by the time it was complete. Today, I walked outside in 0 degree weather surrounded by snowbanks in a sweater - sweating from the heat of the sun, what a glorious day - provided you don't think about the corona virus.
I dont get people going to work 'sick' right now, it's not good for business with the global (not just mine) mindset.  I do understand the stresss & not being able 'to afford' taking time off work too.  I am grateful I am not in that situation. 'Pandemic is soon a word we will hear.
The past few days my twitch has been overpowering, throwing me off balance - it's the dramatic weather, I think.. as my body screams nap - my mind says paint... a happy medium - small paintings for a few days. The other day I stopped what I was doing (some simple task) & started crying - I realized it was exhaustion - not depression had me 'lose it' for a few moments anyway.  The constant zapping.. makes  a day difficult, some more so than others.  
Still, (after I nap) I choose to celebrate each day God provides.  
A good cry helps clean the soul & tear ducts - get it out.
​Male & female. If it feels good- do it...  cry.

I purchased small wooden panels so I think a few small monkeys are waiting to be discovered.  Painting this chimp was disscovering him in the jungle..  as he started to peer thru the darkness.
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What is it?...
 The light shining thru... the knowlege that awakens you.

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On my mind... I have happy dogs.  Ginger in particular is happy & chatty, providing constant amusement & smiles.  She is the opposite with strangers. My dogs love me & they know I love them..
All this land and Daisy never leaves the property - she circles it silently,  looking for rascals.  I've been reading & painting, painting & reading.  My truck was broke but my mechanic fixed it, not that I minded being house bound. I love it. 
I've made a new best friend the past 8 months.  Me.  

I've been reading 12 rules for life. I kept hearing about this guy.. a twitch from medication, detoxed in Russia, put into a coma to avoid withdrawal - then at the library I mentioned his name to the lovely librarian, she walked over & pulled it off the shelf, right in front of me.  
I believe it is by far one of the best books ever wrote and recommend it to all.  
        12 rules for life - an antidote to chaos  once again I was reminded of my limited (by choice) outside influences and realize 'this guy' - is allover youtube- you can watch many of his talks.  I like to encourage reading- it stimulates the brain.  I had to look up a few words. 'Nihilism' for one...  lol  Glad, I am not one who practices'.  He is Canadian, I giggled several times reading his book and pondered `Do Australians know what we mean when we say: Your on thin ice mister!!  
More on that later...next

It's Saturaday, I have a full day of painting and more planned.
Norms busy building- something. 

Teachers- Have you ever taught in an elementary school for a week?  You would understand VERY quickly WHY they DO deserve more money...  more than most hockey, football players or politicians'.

I read about a life prisoner murdering 2 known child pedophiles in jail.  I think he will be praised.  I'm not sure how I feel about it... Good in truth, I guess.  2 less terrible people on the planet.  Apparently, they were watching 'kids tv shows', taunting other inmates..
I know this happens I've discussed it in detail with my brother, who is no stranger to the prison system in Canada.  They also watch hunting shows, movies like the Dukes of Hazard,  (mindless crap) often violent & degrading to women in many regards.
Negative television  & news (in an already very negative environment)  only fuels anxiety in jail.    It is common sense to most of us out here- probably not a good choice.
My brother said "we don't care.. out of sight out of mind." He is writing a book on the topic in hopes of educating others...  nothing like first hand experience.
I agreed, out of sight out of mind but it is not that I think; we don't care as much as-
WE don't know.
It needs to be addresses for EVERYones sake. The sooner the better.
The fact that they are 'in jail' and  "authorities" seem to show no initiative for the  opportunity of EDUCATIONAL television is confusing to me. What any T.v> give them books.  You might not think this is important but most come out nastier than when they go in...  & they do, get out.  Fact. 

This railway protesting & RCMP are creating animosity and more hatred directed specifically toward indigenous people in Canada. 
I am with them.  I thank them.  I appreciate what they are doing for us.
We should be concerned only at this point about the health of Canada. Eh.
Gas? GREED. $$$$$$$$  
Short term jobs for Canadians - Long term and often permanent damage to our environment, plants, creatures- great & small.   
I'm so grateful to be surrounded by trees & birds, snow...  more than you know.

Now for some Saturday Morning fun:
The original Skunk & skunk . hee hee 

My next kitty will be orange.  
We have to get a kitten as to train her to like bird (like a brother - not a snack).  

We had a cat die not long ago.. she was sick for a while & it makes me sad to think of her,  with the move and all - I did not let it effect me like it usually does - I couln't.
We still have 'Fluffy' - very old cat, who remained with Norm during the transition, Fluffy was our outdoor cat that alwasy came home at night. Up here, I'm worried because she is so old that she  will  go out into the forest & not come back.  
These things, I finally understand are all part of life.. part of the journey.
Cats go missing...   Humans too.     

I'm getting a kitten & it will be able to go out the dog door into the enclosed area behing the house - to explore, the dogs can do their business. The plans have been drawn! Oh my, the plans.. Norms 'to do' list is longer than the driveway, I laugh.. everytime I tell someone.  Norm has already been offered a job - or two.  
Norm has a new boss & he knows it. Me.
This house needs a new floor - this 'parkay' has seen it's day!  
Then, he has a shop to build...  & a studio.

I'm painting! To fill my studio!  I have a new quote I found  & have printed it for our daily reminder:                                Work like God.  
                                               No task too humble.
                                              No scheme too grand.       ~R. Doughty

Amen! 

This orange kitty was imagined.  I have at least 6 that people have sent me  kitty photos via Instagram.  I plan on painting a few of them...
I'm going to send out a love calling into the universe for our new kitty to enter our home- An orange one that won't eat bird.  Time to bring in some wood- it's getting COLD tonight.
Norm & I will sauna just so we can run into the house at these temperatures and have our own private Polar bear run.  hee hee hee

with TLC & THC
Georgia

My first painting of 'Georgie Porgie'...  I did not name the bluejay, the woman that runs the Animal sanctuary did.   As fate has it,  Monika and I go way back!  She use to call me Georgie Porgie then... I had no clue that she lived 10 minutes from us when we bought this house.  The universe has brought us together again.  & NOW she runs a Animal Sanctuary! : Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary  
Friends with befits! She said I can come & take photos & paint the animals if I desire. I do!

I was relieved someone would know what to do with my bluejay!
Monica tells me he seems a bit better, is eating and is quite the chatterbox.  I'm so happy he is still alive, I think if he kept falling on his back - it would only have been a matter of time before some other creature would have gotten him.  These photos are my inspiration and I have more.. I'm also going to pop over & visit him soon.  

The Sanctuary is having a fundraiser for Valentines day & I think it's a terrific idea! 
For only $30.00 you can sponsor a little furry/feathered loved one for your loved one.
A Wild One for your Loved One!  
I already sponsored Georgie but you can too - it will help to pay for his care & the care of many other animals Monika & her team take in.  

I'm going to paint Georgie - several times, this was the first Gouache on black acid free paper.  8 x 10.  The feathers were relaxing.. I had a hard time stopping. lol
IF you would like to purchase this painting for a donation to (minimum $50.00, includes shipping) - The Woodlands Animal Sanctuary, send me an e mail. You can pay them direct & I'll send it out!  All proceeds will go for the animals. Even shipping. ;) 

Here are some details on the Valentine day fundraiser - I know I'd rather have an owl, deer  or fox - better than a box of chocolates that are not so good for me or my hips..  Spread the love to our little friends who need it most.  After watching Australia & it's wildlife perish...
I think it should make ALL of us a little more aware and care. 

Have a terrific day!
It's giong to get to -25 tonight, I've got wood to stack & bluejays to paint!

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

​Below... my next 'canvas' & a gift for my son.

Everyday this month I'll try to paint some LOVE.
I want you 'to see' my love, for whatever I paint.  I believe it shows.  ;)
These two were inspired by my newest portrait.  

It's so relaxing painting all the tiny hairs watching it appear before me then glancing up and seeing this winter wonderland.  
Norm and I are very busy - even with all this snow, we never stop planning and improving, enjoying all this nature.  Both of us feel - in our element. 
I KNOW, I'm finally where I am meant to be - submerged in nature.  

I giggled when I told Norm my studio will be a 'working studio', the more I think about it...   I don't want to be on any studio "tour".  I'll be too busy painting.  The only tours will be to friends, family & the occassional client.  So excited.  I get exhausted from planning.
Naps are good.   Thow on more wood.  I've mastered the wood stove. hee hee
I can throw on wood 'piled precisely' at 11:pm & get up at 6am and still have embers, no match needed to start the next days heat & adventure.  Woman  - not man, I think first invented fire.  They probably cut down the trees tho.. 

I ABSOLUTELY love my new community, I'm overwhelmed with kindness from the cable guy bringing in the wood, to the guys at the hardware store telling me they will come and start my generaor for me if Norms not around.  & several have given me their phone numbers (wink wink.. all white haired handsome old guys - hahahaa -kidding) in case I'm out and ever stuck - someone will come, "wait patiently in your truck"  I'm told..
It's easy to paint love' when you feel so much love. 

I love me, too.  Finally.
I love my son & think I'll paint his protrait again soon - it's an enjoyable to spend the day when not able to be with the ones you love.

I love the next protrait.  I would like the recipient to see it first. 
Have a lovely day!
With THC & lots of TLC
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Georgia

It's the year of the rat!  
I'm not fond of rats even tho they are just bigger cute mice. lol
I got to thinking about rats painting this and how rats convinced me to look further into cannabis when I started to research - long ago now, it seems.  There was  very positive scientific research on rats with cannabis - in particular the brain.  10 years later...
Rats are still showing the benifits of cannabis.  Humans too.   

I'm grateful humans have been helped by animal studies.. although I'm not fond of animal research for things like makeup..  things they do to animals in the name of OUR vanity is very despairing.  Thank you creatures great & small for your lives, taken by humans.

Reading about the new flu out of China is also depressing..  I've been watching the numbers rise and now a confirmed case in Canada. Many are paying attention. TIS the season anyway- so if you are sick STAY away from others, including me.  
No hugging - tis not the season to HUG!  Cover your mouth if you  are hacking, thank you. 

It's hard to 'imagine' as I look out at this beautiful wonderland  that anything awful is happing anywhere in the world.  It snowed - again.. I just had to take the girls out for a walk & the bluejays came too - I can't believe how many were shouting  "Good Morning!!!" 
​Snow shoes - I MUST get some or I'm not walking far - talk about a workout.
 2020 will be a terrific year for Cannabis & rats...     both a part of life. 

I'm painting another portrait - I asked a friend if I could paint his daughter since I don't have any children... Im excited to start- mostly because it will be a "fun' portrait using a bit of imagination.   Do what you love.

God wants us to to be JOYFUL! 
Be still & know. 

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Treasures from God..   Rocks, seeds, birds & the bees.
Open your eyes & see all the beauty and treasures around you.  
I do. 

This box took a week!  All on it are 'Ontario' related from the Beetle to the Morel so it took a bit of research.. then it took time just painting each tiny box - is a tiny canvas. I took all the drawers out to paint them and must share - there is one spot that only takes ONE drawer.
Amusing...   Frustraiting!  It took me about 15 tries to figure it out.  lol I had to make sure I did not have two brown items side by side.. then I had to touch up the edges that hold the boxes.   The tops & sides have been painted as well - a bit of an illusion happening.

This box turned out sweeter than I imagined ;) It will hould treasures that will be found on everyday journeys.  It 'kinda' made me wish I had a grandchild to give it to. hee hee hee
Would I want a grandchild?  ;(    I don't know some days...

What a weekend - it was one of those days & this moring I noticed  I'm feeling aggitated.
It's beautiful here, Norm & I had a terrific weekend - except for the Nucular Power plant melt down warning.  LET me tell you first hand, when you hear that signal on the radio
and those words uttered, you stand still and think WTF?
I looked at Norm & thought where's Storm?   Not in Ontario.
I was actually grateful instantly, thinking: he'd be spared.
That's what happens - in less than a minute  -  Ooooops.. false alarm! Yippie!!! 
Thank God.
WTF!!!?  So there's that.. 

A plane 'shot' out of the sky killing countless Canadians and more. WTF? 
Human ERROR!?  I can't even think about it without tearing up.
Who's to blame - TRUMP!
The animosity he creates at this point simply by breathing is obvious. Countries are shouting 'Death to Americans' in the streets.  The anger he generates - he is the fuel for the flame. The familys suffering with the loss of loved ones - shot out of the sky... knowing it was a "mistake".  I can't even pretend to imagine how they feel.

Yep, no wonder I'm feeling slightly down today.  
Time to focus on God.  Pray for good.  
Grateful to be alive - thankful to be feeding &  painting the birds at the feeder.
Thankful for you - who is still alive & reading this post.  

We all have another day to try to be better, to serve &  another day to SHINE.
I can't wait to find treasures to fill the drawers! 
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With TLC & THC
Georgia

More monkey Business in 2020! Weee!!

Frig - this monkey took me 3 attempts, the 1st - 2, trashed. The 3rd was a charm and he makes me smile.   "Oooohhhhhh - lookie here..."   is what he is saying.
I will be medicating regular in 2020 - for my mind not my body. Psilocybin.
I'm learning how to live with a difficult condition - it's taking awhile. 
You don't need much psilocybin - it's called microdosing.  
Do I get HIGH?  Nope.  No running through the forest naked.

What I do get is relief- relief from this constant zapping, pain, arthristis & exhaustion.. mental & physical.  It all  becomes a tiny bit easier to ignore.
It becomes easier to ingnore  'bullshit' in general.  
Theres no desire for drama - only an inclination to create, relax & see all the beauty around me.  It will be interesting to watch Mushrooms become legal next - then what - cocaine? LSD? It appears as long as we are being educated we will become exposed to more LEGAL options - ABOUT FUCKING TIME.  
Educated Choice will help our future generations, unlike all the lies we were fed to date. 

2020 the year to be AWAKE. 

We are not going out NewYears eve!  Yahooo!
We won't be drinking alcohol - we want to start the year off RIGHT.  
Right here at home with our dogs, snuggled on the sofa - what a great start to this year it will be.  What are your plans for 20202? Any resolutions? Me- PAINT - EVERY day.
Stress even less.  

Forgive & forgotten.

God. God.  God.
What can I do in 2020 to make this place a better place?  
I'm not sure yet  but I'm pondering.

with TLC & THC  Have a Happy New years - what ever you do
Please don't drink & abuse driving or humans.
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Georgia