Tis the season... SCAMMING season.   Norm & I decided it was time to  get some new furniture, we've had the same for 25 years and it's a little ruff from 2 decades and countless dogs, so we went shopping and splurged like we've not done.. ever.

We ended up at Leons in Newmarket while sampling a sofa I asked our representative with the thick accent (I love accents - men or women - I'm intrigued by accents.) when will it be delivered? "Two weeks" she said.. I thought.. o.k.', more shopping - we met work friends of Norms at the cash and I asked her AGAIN - when will it be delivered?
"TWO weeks" was her response again - Norm then asked: why 2 weeks?
She replied: It's at another store.  We all looked at each other- I can do two weeks I thought. I waited. 2 weeks. Two week came and has gone - no call BUT we did get something in the mail which now adds- it might be anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 weeks. 

I called and explained -I don't care what the brochure they mailed 'at a later date' states, I was promised by a store employee (several times) "2 WEEKS" .   Had she said to me - "it would be anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks"  I would have said 'Thanks- I'll go elsewhere.' BUT SHE DID NOT-  *Apparently I am to blame - for NOT reading the FINE print when we gave them our money ( I also don't recall them asking us- 'Better read this fine print before you pay!)  SO if you're shopping at Leons - you better bring a lawyer I guess. WTF? LIES.   She KNEW I wouldn't get that furniture, I could hear it in her voice- do they scam just for sales? AND where is the furniture at another store that takes 2 weeks delivery? Are they making them as they get the orders?  I called head office & there was another sign- they did not call back- they don't care. I wish we new these things about businesses before we purchase from them.  I was going to call again today and say WTF is my furniture and WHEN can I EXPECT it? - First I took a detour to the BBB regarding Leons-  WOW- HOW are they still in business?? My GUT told me to call  and cancel EVERYTHING  & I did.  

Just from our short encounter starting with lies, to lack of giving a shit about customer service - imagine if there's anything wrong with your product, good luck. Forget that - ALL businesses - from furniture shops to dispensaries -  Business should care about the ones who pays the bills - THE CUSTOMERS.   I feel we've avoided a  sofa nightmare, we will shop elsewhere, somewhere where they actually might keep their promises & stand by their word. Fuck Leons - if this is common practice - they'll be the next to go under.

I reminded Norm we bought local at a family furniture shop down the road- later today we'll check them out again , I'm sure we'll have no trouble finding something family friendly and get it sooner than later.

I'm sharing  so others might avoid some of the bullsit we've already experienced. 
I feel relieved on this lovely snowy day..    it's all so unimportant - when I pay attention to the rest of the world... it's nothing.   It's stuff. It's Absolutely not worth getting stressed over.

 I do believe in the power of prayer - I'm praying for PEACE in Paris.

With TLC & THC
Georgia

ME! That's who!! 
I'm so excited to see how creative Canada is going to  be with marketing Cannabis!  
This boring packaging has got to go! I realized it won't be long now when I went to my LOCAL WALMART  today - and noticed the POP isle is NOW the BEER & craft BEER ISLE!  You can buy it from 9 a.m. to .. I think 9. YeeeHaw. 
There you go...  There was a construction guy staring at it just like me in AMAZEMENT  lol  I turned and said to him: Welcome to America!
He looked and me, laughed and said: YEP!
YEP, there it is.  & non -alcohol drinks on the other side so kids will be going down that isle but hey it's WALMART not a cannabis dispensary.  TRY & tell me that cannabis is not going to be permitted to be creative when it is PROVEN less harmful than alcohol- Fuck that!  In the short stroll down the isle I spied an octopus, bright citrus,  bear, beaver, man on a bike... eye catching colors! I LOVE the creativity of small craft Beer.  Yep.
 "Cheers..  not to be a buzz kill- cannabis is safer in much safer experience."
I do enjoy the occasional Canadian craft beer too I don't drive anywhere and certainly not if I've had alcohol. It's not worth it. Never drive impaired on anything - stay home & cuddle, especially in a snow storm like I witnessed already  today. 
- Arrive Alive is an AWESOME slogan. 
​I hope we don't develop the same 'gun happy mentality.. coming to a Walmart near you - look how that's playing out - I can't keep up with the shootings - can you?
More on Guns next and IGNORANT - SELFISH - HUNTERS.

This is not right, not fair for the cananbis industry & it's NEXT to change- because we have already proven we are not going to turn into the land of Cannazombies' quite the opposite & we should be permitted as consenting adults to pick what brand we like for what ever reasons - I can't wait to see the CREATIVITY! If not I hope someone sues the gov for... freedom of expression in this HIGHLY competitive  WORLD wide  market... come on Canada! 

Who is excited? Me! lol   I love Birds and decided to paint this majestic Great Canadian Horned Owl guarding the cannabis fields  (& tiny gardens) growing all over Canada.  Animal can be our best alarms - Geese are known to be louder and 'honk more than guard dogs and very protective about their property.  Birds, cats, dogs - creatures helping us in just one more way.  My son visited as it was on the easel & said he "wanted it", he does not often ask for my art so it is his.. as soon as I get on a clear coat - off to it's new home it will go - painted with TLC & THC!  I've ben painting so much I  feel like I've reached a new level- the one that says: THIS is it! Isn't this fun!?  Every new canvas is a new adventure... I'm no Bateman but I sure am having a blessed time  & incredibly thankful.   lol  
​I crank the tunes & sing with the dogs (howl)  as I paint the day into evening - it's a bonus when Storm visits and NOW hangs out with me in my painting space. 
Time to paint! 
​
With TLC & THC 
Georgia 
 
The Owl needs a clear coat- the night sky POPs!  The detail in the cannabis is extensive- you can't see it here - Who like Owls? I do! 
​I'm thrilled he is going to Storm - He will keep an eye on things! lol 

It's 5:30 and so dark...   

Thoth..   I've been interested in Thoth  mostly because of his bird head & what an un-attractive bird he was... was because - once you stare into those powerful eyes -see the intensity & are aware that YES, birds are indeed very intelligent & affectionate ...  He became a thing of majestic beauty by the time this painting was complete. 

When painting  subject If i can I enjoy listening  & learning about "it" like watching OZ if painting Dorothy & it can be anything from the actual movie to a documentary on one of the actors - it keeps me in the 'ZEN of what ever I am working on - its easy to become distracted these days, listening to documentaries on Thoth as I paint the handsome Ibis was very interesting.  I bounce between Gaia & Netflix mostly movies & documentaries recently 'binge watched on Netflix & HIGHLY recommend :  A Users guide to Cheating Death.  
I think the host is perfect & am pleased with what he has taught me ;) Mostly...   hee hee.
That and 'Follow This.'  'Binge watch ? - I binge listen' while painting and only look up occasionally - we never stop learning.

What I feed my mind, soul & body every minute of every day is fuel & important...
This is a NO Trump Dump  zone.. hee hee.   

Learning about Thoth educated me on compassion for everyone- including myself.
This ugly bird man... that magnificent specimen of an Alien race & Egyptian God deserves our attention...    you'll be amazed at what you learn.
I was humbled..  as usual.    lol    

You know, as awesome as inktober is some days (already) I'm kinda past the point of needing warm ups & it becomes a bit of a distraction - I wonder if I will complete,   I'd rather just 'DIVE in'- to life & Gouache Paint when ready. 

It's Thanks Giving weekend here in Canada! Lot's to do- leaves to look at! Table to decorate - art to paint, birds to feed - coffee with friends!   Next: A painting to encourage:
Touching Oneself. 
​xo

With TLC & THC
Georgia

What's going to happen in 50 days?  Chaos? Overdoses? Death & destruction?  Hardly.
I doubt very much will be different the day Cannabis is legalized - other than the fact that for *the first time in Canadian History a few THOUSAND Canadians will light up and NOT feel bad about it! Not that they do now- but they will feel FREE.  No longer committing a "crime" by the standards of others.  

'Peace'  - Peace of mind' comes with legalization for many.   

Forget the olive branch - the branch of peace is cannabis, for many it will simply be a new date on the calendar, I'm grateful we've been legal for a few years already- other than ignorance of others - it's the only problem we have had surrounding canabis.

This leads me to todays headlines about  'Cannabis Poisoning'  (bullshit reeefer madness continues I see) and cannabis overdose(s) have increased.  Phhhhbt.   It's been OVER TEN  years now - I have never overdosed or was poisoned by cannabis - nor was my son - who started at 14 I remind you *AND I never controlled his cannabis- he was permitted to use what ever amount he felt necessary - WOULD you let your child do the same if on opiates for pain? Hmmmmmmm   'Poisoning' - BULLSHIT.   Words. Fear Mongering.  I don't  know  anyone who said they ever overdose or was poisoned by cannabis - EVER.

That being said- I DO believe some end up in emergency - because they are NOT educated. 
Being incredibly high can be somewhat uncomfortable - if you are going to play- be ready for the game - ride it out..  eat, drink juice, brush you teeth, get some fresh air-  emergency room??  This article on Cannabis - It's fine, because do you know what I understand and am educated on - the numbers.. the numbers of people who visit emergency rooms from Alcohol POISONING   -   What  IS  ALCOHOL?  
 "...volatile flammable liquid"  - cheers.

Let's not forget the numbers - of DEATHS directly caused DUE to Alcohol - are we reading about this daily - NOPE.  Just the DOPE.
Bullshit.

I am working on some cartoons that DO educate - on the dangers of MIXING the two. 
Yes, there will be accidents- because some will try cannabis for the first time (edibles too) & they will continue to drink and the two will not mix well.  Ladies in particular- Please stick to ONE - preferably cannabis & roll your own when ever possible- Grow your own- cause YOU know what - IN 50 days  - YOU CAN!!!

In 50 days will Chaos take over Canada??! 

No, just the opposite  Peace - Peace of mind we 'can choose'  to get high (recreationally) and KNOW we are Not hurting anyone, KNOW we won't be arrested, KNOW the insanity surrounding cannabis will pass...
This too shall pass.
​
With TLC & THC & CBD
Georgia
​

Do you know what comes after a new moon? A new day. 
With cannabis comes cannabis education & realization.  
I've got several girlfriends now with parents suffering from diseases..  
Dementia, Parkinson's  and miscellaneous aliments all have them stressed watching their moms deteriorate - of course.  It hurts me to hear of them (I knew them growing up) suffering - know what hurts more - when I KNOW without asking these people are now on medications altering their brains and many (if not all) still probably were not told about cannabis as an option.  Many will be on a mix of chemical cocktails proven to kill before their time'.   The option that won't kill you from an accidental  overdose is not offered, YET.

I'm beyond proud of cannabis & Canada - I truly believe this is going to improve our health as a Country with each NEW day comes new awareness.  Cannabis is not proven to change brain chemistry-  make it one of your first options to try treat pain & depression, PTSD, anxiety etc? RESEARCH.   I've met many people who suffer from anxiety & it varies from person to person,  WE ALL have reason to get anxious - TRUMP.. I feel it myself- to the point I CHOOSE to 'turn it off' and focus on something else. I CHOOSE to focus on my art- force myself. If I don't & let it ramble in my brain all day - who is to blame?
Do you think Trump thinks about me  all day - lol. No.  (Ewwwwwwwwww)
Do you see my point?

Nothing bothers me more when I see a beautiful, talented young woman who is wasting her life - being anxious about what others think of her and  lets face it - that IS what it
is all about  most of the time (we are all guilty of it) - because if we had no one to impress - we wouldn't care.  There would be no reason to feel anxious.
The problem is  I don't have time for bullshit or excuses, I'd rather paint.  Sound cruel? 
Do you want me to say: Poor you, stay home, hide away, put on weight, don't live your life, never experience things, blame others for your misery, never meet anyone, never share experiences, never reach your full potential - BECAUSE that is exactly the lie i'd be telling 'if' I did go along with the lies I'm told...   & that would be cruel of me.  
Life gives us a million reasons to be anxious.    Choose carefully.

The older I get I also feel it is true- my grandma drilled it into me:
God helps those who help themselves.
I've got no problem helping someone 'I see trying'. It's that simple. We all have to try. 
Trying at art, acting, knitting, anything - LIFE!  
If I can help or possibly offer some encouragement I do... the moment I meet someone ready to blame the world on everyone else and not try- I lose all patience & quickly move on.    Oh well. I'm not perfect - never pretended to be. - lol - This blog is proof. 

Women are still behind men - in all ways - is there any wonder we do feel anxious?
 I 'STILL' know many men who think women will never be their equal and should NEVER be considered their equal.  That is their loss.  & no they are not cavemen and not all OLD.  It doesn't help when WE  STILL constantly see naked women plastered all over - encouraged to be seen as sexual objects  & the facts are THAT IS how the majority of those images are being seen (If I'm wrong about these facts & statistics - I encourage you to enlighten me)  not as "ART" or beautiful human figures, or goddesses- no they are seen as objects men would like to F*&^.   Fact.   I get frustrated when I see friends who post their boobs with #FREEthenipple - are you really all about free the nipple?  
Then another post follows.. was/is that #freethecrotch  too?  #Freethe asscheeks?  Come on! 
Please think about the younger women who will SEE, watch & follow in our paths and they already struggle with serious sexual abuse & rape - on the increased due to social media and this casual approach to posting nude photos and a swipe to the left. 

I can only hope with cannabis legalization will come a new attitude - no more boobs and bongs... ha- there will always be a boob & bong market. It's a new moon, new day and time for a NEW cannabis image - positive, beautiful, clean, healthy & happy! & Safe!
​Women- this is your opportunity to rise up! Take ownership and Prove:  
We are more than boobs!  Excited for the NEW day  with Cannabis! 
We are MUCH more than a pretty face.

with TLC & THC
​Georgia 
 

I went to bed last night grumpy to say the least..   but I woke up to my girls snuggled in (look at the baby) *Ginger (like the spice) I think is her name! She made me laugh before I was even awake.   Amen.  & in my fit of anger yesterday productiveness arose - I CLEANED & rearranged my bedroom with Norms assistance... it's a good thing- to get busy when angry- occupy your mind.  It's always good to occupy your mind with creativity - it's why I do it.  ;)

Still upset about the bluejays..  I was mad at myself for the 'Drunks'  remark too.  
It is what it is.  I know all too well how alcohol destroys families and lives - literally.
I have witnessed it first hand on too many occasions my entire life.. so it's 'Why' I do try to tolerate stuff,  I understand 'they were drunk' and probably have regrets themselves the next day - so' we let it go' - well,  I do unless YOU are directly in my life - I have no tolerance for getting drunk, or being around those who do any longer,  sorry.   
​
I realized I have 'PTSD' regarding alcohol.   It was a lightbulb moment  - many do.
I just have to 'hear' a drunk and I get a terrible feeling my guy, I don't care if they are happy drunks - I've known to many who have "switched" from happy to  raging with the sip of a cocktail.  I abhor alcohol - so much so 'others' make me not want to even have one drink.  Ask any  adult  'NOW' of an abusive alcoholic parent - if they know  the "slur".   I can hear a drunks slur a mile away and avoid them like the plague.  You know that slur- because it was a warning sign to run & hide- shit is about to get real.  So - add bird shooting to the mix and it got bad.  Then I remember the little boy who use to make me laugh - running around the backyard famous for not wearing any swimsuit & his mom yelling at him! Cracked me up every time.  What happened to that kid?   I know alcohol played a big part in that families suffering & still does - like it does in far too many families.  You get to know your closest neighbours when you live beside them for over 25 years - like it or not sometimes. I still like ALL  my neighbours - because I KNOW we all struggle.

I will NOT & do not  tolerate bullshit, I think they all know this from hearing me & Norm over the years - it is what it is...   I have 8!   8 houses that back onto my back yard, you know our backyard is big and our own personal  oasis - WE HAVE WORKED hard at it & still do- last night thinking -  sleepless (I KNOW WHY) I was angry thinking all but 3 houses have small children.  ALL  all backyards I can see - the  force that that projectile - BULLET (a rose by any other name is still a rose) smacked the tree - I heard it RIP through the bark- OMG - seriously  it would terrify & harm if not kill child.  Stupider things happen all the time - next thing a person being a dick killing a bird  is going jail for  manslaughter.  

 Now,  every time I hear the bluejays  I panic - put out nuts before the shooter gets his gun.
I won't - I can't I have to go on and OUT - Paint TIKI & pray no more birds will be killed. 
My twitch was so bad yesterday - there are days I feel like going to emergency to say "KNOCK me out for a few hours,  please. " BUT I don't  - I LIVE with IT, I'm learning to say- HEY! I know why your twitch is TERRIBLE today, go easy,  go get rest,  go focus on good stuff like the puppy & Poppy.

Norm is happier & grateful now that he has had time to think and did thank me for realizing that the salesman   > @ TORONTO QUALITY MOTORS<   (btw) was ripping us OFF & had blatantly lied about several issues - BUYER BEWARE.  Norm is getting a brand new truck, & I am very happy for him, really  - he's never had a 'new' vehicle in his lifetime- & I do NOT know another guy who works as hard as he does - it's that simple.  God has provided (as does Norm & his boss - hee hee - I am very fond of Norms boss - very grateful for him in our lives)  life is good, I'm excited for him - and me & Storm.  Made me laugh - he has hooked up a new  surveillance camera for the driveway all of the sudden...  The truck across the street was broken into a few times.  I have forgiven, if I thought he would read it I would gift my neighbour the book - 'The genius of birds' - It's facinating, on my bedside table.  I was thinking... IF I had control of this situation - I would say:  You shot a bird, now you have to stay in this cell (with food) &  read (NO computer, no luxuries) this book. Once the book is done - I'll ask you questions on every chapter- when I was convinced the entire book was read - they could go free. Isn't that a GREAT idea? 

I also realized something that concerned me- I was so frightened - i called 911.  lol- I was in bed last night LOL- ..
911  -'911 - what is your emergency?"
me   -"theres been a shooting!" 
911 - "was anyone hurt?"
me - "a BLUUJAY! "

It didn't go like that- but I did call 911 because I was shaking, then  ;( I couldn't remember my right side & left side - couldn't speak properly & had to make her aware I had a brain injury- as I was aware I did.  I realized right away- iI should not have called 911 but the 'georgina police' and tried to state this  when I was just calling over a bird - BUT, she could hear it I guess in my voice & she was AWESOME, lovely, kind & calmed me down and explained - it was o.k., she could infact help me.. & it was all going to be looked after,  I had nothing to worry about.    
​She also told me it was illegal for a few reasons.

I have to say, I love Canadian police. Im looking forward to seeing super troopers 2- to see the mountie & USA thing. I love mounties!! If I eve get to meet one up close  -  I'll beg for a selfie. ;)  I know people have had some bad encounters but I have only ever had good.  I am very grateful for them and believe we SHOULD NEVER put them all in the same basket - for ever bad cop we read about there are far more good.

New Day!
New tiki's!
New cannabis art NEXT!!

with TLC & THC
​Georgia

It's still tiki time...   the reason I started to paint the tiki is simple - I was sore, stiff from sitting at my desk all day- determined to paint outside & enjoy the weather & 'BE'  in nature. I was walking by Norms storage area - saw the tall lovely  boards and grabbed one - that was the beginning.  The first tiki I called the 'shaman' - *all my tiki have a little funny twist (I think so anyhow).. I'm at 9 tiki now- including my own personal tiki -painted for daily  motivation - It's been perfect - well almost*.

I rise  with the birds - go outside - lite a mosquito trap as they are hungry in the morning, make coffee, get a bit of breakfast then the girls and I are outside ALL day painting peacefully in the back yard!  It's working too- a friend visited recently and she said "you look better"  - it's because I don't have time for  bullshit when I happily painting tiki to make me & others smile.  No time for Donald dramatics, cannabis will soon be legal - let's focus on all that will go right for a while, even my cannabis painting are anticipating good times- imagining all who will grow- become closer to the plant & more educated in general- ending stigma & more.

Most of the time painting I don't even have on any music, I love listening to the different chirps', bugs, pond, waterfall & of course the bluejays. I have babies at my feeder just learning to squeak - not yet Squak!  Birds are on decline around the world - I've noticed fewer bluejay and attributed it to them possibly just moving around  - that is  -until Friday.
Friday  while outback painting -I heard the bluejay, watched them at my feeder- and suddenly I heard a kinda soft pop and a "smacking noise" could hear the bird in mid squak - DID I just hear what I think I heard?   
Did some one just shoot a blue jay?

I knew EXACTLY where it came from & sure enough just as looked over the mother of the house (I can see them from my deck) came outback and I heard her ask  'did you get it?'  *YOU FUCKING bitch - You are aware of this bullshit & ALLOW it?  
She was 'hushed' then - I guess they knew I was listening as I stood up and looked over as soon as it happened. I was in shock- so much so I told my self  'JUST paint- do not think about it..'   So much happening the pup, vehicle shopping, tiki show coming up - I actually forgot.
 
Yesterday, while  painting- I didn't have the radio on... listening to the birds again, the dogs all around me sleeping (thank goodness - lol - break time) I sat to paint, keep in mind my deck is raised higher than anyones - Norm build it,  it's awesome (of course) another outdoor room - so I can see more than most.   I sat to paint for a break, we also have privacy screens all around so you could not see me...  & then - that POS did it again.
​This time the CRACK of the bullet smacking the bark (very close to us) was so loud - Poppy fell of the chair, Daisy and the other dogs including the pup all jumped! All the birds at the feeder took off !  The bluejay SQUAKED!  I don't think was hit 'this time'.  It was so loud my heart was racing - it was terrifying!  NO doubts this time of EXACTLY where & what it was.  

After it happened I watched and saw no movement- that's because I flew off my chair from fear- and he realized I was there- I RAN up to my upstairs bathroom - jump on the toilet and looked out the window- best clear view- and I saw the USELESS POS get up then and sneak back into the house, closing the screen every so quietly -  I SAW YOU, fucking useless piece of crap - who does this? I know - miserable, nasty, people with nothing better to do - no life goals, no ambition - petty DRUNKS who probably  can't stand the bluejays with their constant hangovers. Every time they are drunk (every holiday) screaming until all hours, countless times over the years the police have visited them. I know  they are reading this,  so - KNOW this you worthless piece of crap- I will fucking report you every time. I will be outside with the bluejays & I will have my camera on every time they are around  & I hope you go to fucking jail where you belong.

The ignorance is astounding, completely selfish.   It's illegal to SHOOT an air rifle in a subdivision - BUT YOU KNOW that too  you sneaky fucker,  don't you.  YOU were caught. 
NOT to mention there are so many small kids, the backyard behind me is a daycare- clearly this  asshole doesn't give a fuck about anything but himself & as for the 'mom' ... I heard you - NO shock here. Miserable drunks with nothing better to do but sit around and shoot bluejays. I'm sure anyone reading this in the vicinity knows exactly who I'm talking about.
Why shouldn't they know what you are really like? 
Do you think this is a joke?
​It's not, this sort of person thinks they above everyone else, what if he decides your dog is barking too much?    

It is a criminal offence to wilfully and without lawful excuse kill, maim, wound, poison or injure a bird, or for anyone to cause or permit unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to a bird. Both wild and domestic birds are protected. Enforcement of criminal offences related to birds is the responsibility of the police and humane societies. The penalty is a fine of not more than $2000 or to imprisonment for six months or both.

All I'm trying to do is paint in peace, listen to the birds, enjoy my backyard,  enjoy the sunshine, painting  tiki to make others smile - what about you asshole how do you contribute to the world?  Oh yeah... 

With TLC & THC
Georgia 

BTW - I've also reported you to the Canadian National bird society. 

Wouldn't this make a great label for an amazing Canadian Cannabis product?
I think so!!  But our government is insisting they will not allow marketing of cannabis - nothing creative anyhow - ridiculous.  Not only is it ridiculous but it too is against our human rights - as Canadians & business owners and consumers.  

*To deny ANY business to advertise to the best of it's abilities is to deny a business - not a good way for the Canadian Government to treat business in general, it is a recipe for failure. What business other than cannabis is not currently permitted to advertise and is potentially harmful to children.. Hmmmm  

PORN?  Well thats' one- one click away from anyones computer - kids are doing it daily.  
I recently learned why women SHOULD be in the porn industry - so they can try to change the  mindset & image.. Not that I agree with pornagraphy - I do NOT.  CURRENTLY most porn degrades women & teaches young boys/men the WRONG way to treat women in an intimate relationship.  It also contributes to the 'mind set of child' pornography being somewhat O.k.   IT IS NOT.   Why are WE NOT using our $$$ tax dollars, energy & attention on situations that are proven to HURT our society - instead of not allowing something as simple as creative marketing on Cannabis?  Really, ask yourself.

Do you see the insanity now?

​How about we venture to the LCBO, does it look all the same, boring, bland & dull?
Phhhhbt!  HARDLY! 
Are you kidding...  right NOW this should be the END to this anti-cananbis marketing, one look at the BOOZE industry - PROVEN harmful & the cause of countless Canadians to become alcoholics.  Theres also death from Alcohol Poisoning and impaired driving- which we ALL know about.   Yet- I get those  glossy fliers delivered right to my door MARKETING ALCOHOL.  Check out he www.. buy 12 bottles of wine and get a FREE BBQ - ORDER online!   Double standards - it sure appears so.
Aren't the constant commercials entertaining?  EXACTLY.
It is by far the most hypocritical move Canada has made to date.

Cannabis is here NOW - stop stigmatizing cannabis users as criminals- as LONG as cannabis is prevented from being displayed in a creative, positive light- that is what is STILL happening. Cheers

Have a peek at just these few sample of Alcoholic COOLERS below - they remind me of POP - Hmmm could that be confusing to little ones?  One is even named 'the POP Shoppe' - remember that? Don't get me wrong- I  like the creativity of these cans and I do like  grapefruit beer - occasionally.  ALL I am pointing out is the double standard - it is NOT right, it is NOT fair to anyone in our Canadian Economy.

We are adults the choice should be ours.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

With TLC & THC 
​Georgia

Well it's election time in Ontario - are you going to vote?  A few days ago I said: NO!
Because it's like watching a mini Trump campaigne- all the bull- I can't choose between the 3 evils.  As for  Kathleen Wynee - she's out - #sorrynotsorry Kathleen!  Do you believe that is how she starts a debate #sorrynotsorry - in other words 'oh well, screw you tax payers'...  I mean that's what I got from #sorrynotsorry, she is not.  The other woman running - why grace this page with her name... I feel is equally as 'disillusioned's Kathlen.  
How's your HYDRO bill Ontario? The past hydro increase has forced some to decide between food and light. Fact.

About that 'Poppy remark.. my dad was in the war and a legion member until he died, my mom still is - she carries the flag in all the parades, my parents both contributed much - mostly time - the legion was their social life and my mom has been  a Poppy Promoter - I got one of the best bird feeders -my 'poppy feeder'- they sold to raise money for the legion . The poppy is a symbol of remembrance for all who lost their LIVES - it's as symbolic as any flag and world known to suggest we toss them in the trash - is one of the trashiest political remarks I've heard... and to have someone who puts 'Hitler quotes' on their face book page? Pro-Hitler.  Yikes.   It's just a Poppy? It's just a confederate flag. It's just a statue..
It's just a leaf.
Symbols are powerful.

Doug.  I'm guess I'm in favour of Doug...  I feel his brother was a good Mayor- personal life adventures aside, and I believe he will try to be also for Toronto and his brother. I think he would do the best job. Doug it is... because what are the options?  Not vote?  If you don't take the time to vote - you not expressing your wishes.  Many say voting does not matter- it does to me... I know that I've tried to make a difference with my opinion, and that is better than doing nothing.They all sound a little Trumpish'  best way is to address them,  call them out  as he is called out on his daily lies.  

It's HOT - hot, hot.  Even the girls are finding it hot, we had to come in for a break.
Painting at the gazebo season. I had a friend the other day sitting in the gazebo and she saw my bee & almost slapped him! LOL - I was about to slap her!  I blurted out at her swinging arm - That's BEE - just say "Hi Bee!"  She looked at me- knows me- I'm not joking and said "Hi Bee."  Bee looked at her and flew off.  WTF people- LEAVE the bees alone- you don't hurt them - they won't hurt you. The only times I've ben stung - I brought it on. 
I am working on a large piece for a balcony- for privacy. I was able to design what ever I want so I'm having some HOT tropical fun.. the next few days - it's what I'll be sharing, I'm working on several projects at once big board outside - Gouache on inside. :D   Some might want to try something like this - Please, keep in mind I have permission from the landlord too, my contractor & I have discussed in detail how to attach it to the balcony.  A new buildings gone up across the street  the balcony has  open (bars) at one end - this Trompe l'oeil will bring a bit of fun & a lot of privacy, sun & weather protection with VERY little space taken.  I'm amazed how few use their balconies- occasionally on PIN I see some incredibly decorated little places of Bliss! Why not?
Get outside.  Eat, dine, read, chill out on your balcony.
 
I was outside today in my office - with a pool ;) dogs, not caring about anything listening to the birds  and I have to say- those who KNOW me know I'm not joking when I say:
           Prayer changes things.  Prayer & giving thanks for what we already have.
​I'm thankful to God & to Norm he's  had part in building me this lovely little oasis.
It really  is a little piece of heaven on earth. .. missing my son from time to time but it's getting easier - easier because he messages me  a 'hello' at least once a day.  The rest- is what it is.. I choose to focus on all that's going to go RIGHT.  A few photos of the process below! I anticipate being done by the weekend! Fingers crossed. 

With TLC & THC
Georgia