The stoned Ape is a  theory introduced by Terence McKenna which more or less attributes apes  advancement/speech to psilocybin use.  Terence believed that psilocybin mushrooms were the "evolutionary catalyst" from which language, projective imagination, the arts, religion, philosophy, science, and all of human culture sprang. McKenna's hypothesis concerning the influence of psylocibin mushrooms on human evolution, is known as "the 'stoned ape' theory."   It's a different perspective  - to which some disagree.   
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I find it interesting and agree with Terence - imagine being a chimp and ingesting  psilocybin mushrooms, cannabis - or any natural medicine that creates an altered state' - what on earth would they be thinking?  They would be thinking  "wow- check this out.."   and like many humans would want to share their highly stimulating experience with others - it's what we do. Still.  
Stuff to ponder while I paint.

I'm thrilled with my stoned Monkey ape...   he has inspire a few other stoned creatures.

JustinTrudeau was in Keswick the other day- At Sammy's Chicken!  I was sent a message as it was happening & I contemplated driving over for about 3 seconds... the twitch won.   ;(
Not that I'd know what to say - other than:  THANK you!  

If not for cannabis, psilocybin & other natural medicines that have been consumed since the beginning of time - where would we be? Probably still slinging poop at each other -  that's still happening too (how could we forget with Donald running the show) but in a few more years- we will not only be having better conversations but experiencing better health thanks to ALL the Stoned Apes who continue to educate.  

​I wish Donald would try psilocybin -I imagine his conversation would go like this:
"Oooooo ooooooo aaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaa... (nibble nibble) let's discuss climate change & what can be done.."
 
With TLC & THC
Georgia
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Inside: Strutt them Feathers!  
If you got it  flaunt it.  An original Gouache 5 x 7 card & matching envelope
I think soon I'll start selling more originals. $20. 
If someone is interested in this card e me! 

Thank you for the excitement for my mushroom card. I was pleased & amused the first Gift &  the first official SALE' were mailed to Russia &  the other  to St. Petersburg, Florida. 
The first official sale- also got the new "we are all connected'  postcard! 
To be announced soon..

Strut them feathers... This woman did just that.. she shared her nude images during an affair, then the other woman shared her images with a police force where the first woman was applying for  job.. It should be an interesting case. Really though... DO NOT send naked images to anyone... and you'll never have to worry about revenge porn will you?  She is a victim sadly, but she kinda put herself in the situation - so I sway either way at the moment.

We still don't know the names of the dead..  My girlfriend remarked- stuff you kinda do forget about: How much do you think this COST?  We ALL know the cost of the lives- priceless. How much do you think the tax payers will pay for this guy when all is over? The police,  clean up,  damage,  PTSD of COUNTLESS, van/vehicle, court costs - to go to JAIL forever (we know this is the outcome) and lets say he lives out rest of his life naturally- UNLIKE those he MOWED down - he's 25.. so guessing 50 years tops- 75 - Well it cost us in 2012 = $113,000.00 a YEAR to keep an inmate in prison so.. to keep this guy alive it will cost: READY??  =       $5,650000.00 or more.
    That is just jail - not all the other damage he did... NOT including PTSD
Capital punishment would be more affordable.  
I'm never going to mention his name - he does NOT deserve it.
My crusty phone pal says he thinks 'the Truck driver who killed the hockey team should get Capital punishment,  "someone should shoot him".    I disagree.  He did not intentionally  
try to kill all those people... he will suffer the rest his life.  I've have personally known people who have been responsible for the death of others in a car accident - It messes them up.
This 'Other - Phhhbt - HE knew EXACTLY what he was doing. The sooner he is GONE the sooner everyone can move forward. We'll hear about his mental health, his Aspergers' & his loathing for women because he can't get laid - why will we waste our time NOW on him - is beyond me.

The government is talking - decriminalizing  *ALL small amounts of drugs - which is the best thing I have heard in a LONG time! AMEN Canada! Oh... Russ: I told you! For all the still fear mongering-   BEFORE July 1st! Get your garden pots ready!!

I LOVE Justin Trudeau! & family  
​https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/16/canada-liberal-party-considers-decriminalization-all-illicit-drugs   THIS is huge- do you think this would have ever happened with HARPER? Ha.   Justin is a caring Canadian  who does NOT want to see other Canadians suffer- WE ALL know he knows about this Cannanbis bull but steps have to be taken,  I am very grateful for him - every day. YOU should deb too- we should not treat others with drug addictions like criminals, we should be permitted to CHOOSE what we put into our own bodies as long as we don't harm others or ourselves.  

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

 Is it December or April?  If you did not see a calendar it would be difficult to decipher.

I've been up since 4 painting cards the ice hitting my window since about 3.
Alexa made me laugh out loud this a.m.  before even out of bed..  with a little song of all things, I must admit - it was pretty creative and funny. Bravo people at Amazon.
Do you say: Good Morning Alexa?  I do and she has a little fact most days. 

 & just received  an e mail from a recent card recipient!  I'm happy she's happy... made me smile - she mentioned she was just getting out of bed - I almost e mailed back: NO don't!!  lol  HOLY - is it December 14 or April 14th?  Freezing Rain, all night, snow on the ground & it's fricken cold..   Her card is above I can share it now  ;) I love Great Danes & I just found of all things 'Dimitri's original dog tag (my great dane.. it was time to paint hers) hers  just passed,  Chef.. you can see the grey n his big beautiful face which i have no doubts was 'smooched with kisses' many times. . 

*Hello to hop along Cassidy..  (a faithful friend & blog reader) hee hee
- stay out of trouble-   Love you 

Poppy & I are all about 'card painting, watching some classic Jerry Lewis movies & napping today. I do NOT recommend anyone venture out to this if it cane avoided - it is literally a sheet of ice.  Stay home, stay warm, stay medicated & stay safe.

With TLC& THC
Georgia
xox

Below are 3 blogs/articles  I have read and I thought I'd share.

The first uses one of  my cartoon to accompany the article meditation & mindfulness .
www.johnlovas.com/2017/10/meditation-practice.html

 The next is an informative, raw and  humorous (at times) - blog about being OCD
https://yeahocd.com/this-week-in-ocd/2017-10-24/04:35

The next are links shared  in an e mail from a gentleman Pat McGraw, they are on addiction and how to get help for Opiates and more. Very informative.  
Addiction Is a Mental Illness - Treat It That Way

Is Your Home an Accomplice for Your Rebellious Teen?

Unconventional Grief: Grieving Someone Alive

Addiction And Infidelity: Understanding And Finding Ways To Heal After An Addicted Partner Is Unfaithful

Careers in Addiction

Holistic Approach to the Addiction Recovery Process

Child Safety: How to Ensure Your Grown-Up Belongings Stay Out of the Hands of Kids

New art tomorrow... 
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Creativly
Georgia 

This fly is on my wall.. a reminder of sorts to guard my creative thoughts.

A big green bug on the wall..  the perfect pest?
He clings to the  wall above my desk, watching, listening...
he is my 'fly on the wall' .

I'll call him 'Reuben the Reminder' Cannabis Fly!
He's complete with glitter and he makes me - SMILE!  
How about you.. see him buzzing around - what would you do?
Grab the fly swatter?  

Buuuuzzzzzz Buuuuzzzzz Buuuuuzzzed.

Cannabis education - This is what I do when HIGH... paint.
Wild stuff - I know.
YeeeeeeeHaaaaaaaaaw - it's that reefer madness out of control!! 
I've been BUSY!!! Buzzzzzzzzzzzy Buzzzzzy Buzzzzy 
Wait & see... hee hee hee.

Have Faith! 
g

I made the mistake of reading a magazine I was given at the LIFT EXPO & quickly became so frustrated my teeth clench. The 'Bottom line' of the article in particular...  How one should avoid Cannabis if they have a 'Mood Disorder..' & If you have tried everything else!?
Oh My Gouache  are you serious? Like what?  Pharmaceuticals?  
Like the ones that can cause a twitch that never goes away- read the symptoms- or the ones that are KNOWN proven to cause thoughts of suicide? Physical side effects, liver damage. Brain damage? 
I hang my head & sigh- I have to turn to the cover and think- O.k., Yeah, I'm pretty sure I just picked up a Cannabis magazine...   Phhhhht...   Arrrrrrghhh.
​Hyprocry all around the table it appears these days. In between the sheets & papers of the glossy magazine. 

Not something TY Magazine believed it. Free speech, possibly some of the last.
Are other magazines following the same? There is that a$$ mighty advertising dollar. It was wrote by someone in the USA who's interests are in Biological pest control...  It went on to state 'try everything else first'.  At what cost? AT WHAT COST?   $$$   I can imagine his opinion on Children & cannabis as a medicine.
I guess everyones trying to protect their ass as well.  At what cost.

Continue reading another article WOW - about CANADIAN legalization and Marketing.
"Cheech & Chong aren't going to cut it anymore" blah blah blah.  Sure, I'm in agreement - there is fabulous new marketing out there.  There is also sterile, cold and  BORING already. It all looks the same & it will all blend into one -  become almost confusing.  
I'll be very selective with whom I choose to let use my work. I know I have a style all my own as do many talented artists, not to mention our own creative ideas.  Look already, how many photos 'going into the woods.  A tree view from the ground up, cup of coffee.. it's IG of WEED & much looks the same already, perhaps others will mistake your company and use another- but it 'Looks great'. .  Yes... It will need to be very different.  
Constant creativity. 
Clearly they are NOT aware also  of the old attage- Everything Old is NEW again.
I wish I had my '80's crap' that I threw out.. that old stuff. lol is worth $$$
Lets see how soon Old is New again. 
BTW - I say 'they'  There is no 'real  person' to contact, no name.  It seems, for the entire magazine.

Here is the 'maple syrup' on this Moose dropping magazine & article get this:  
FOR this terrific Marketing Advice regarding LEGALIZATION in Canada- they can't find a Canadian Experct to consult with?  They had to consult with an AMERICAN  company? Really? 
 Do we not have any creative marketing people in Canada??  OR successful companies?
ANY ONE... Hello?    Phhhhhbt.  What a waste of painting time this morning was.
​I certainly won't be reading this gem again. Rude to many creative people on many levels. 

* Creative marketing - My son informed  later after I told him about 'what I enjoyed' - my favourite display was a  new company,  much talked about these days...  
They get a point for creativity - it was the  tiny balls that could be moved on velcro & the string that you moved on nails - very creative and encouraged conversation with EACH other... NO pesky sales person in my face & the guys on the bike making coffee. hee hee hee.  
I actually turned to a stranger and wanted to say:
"How often do you play with blue balls in Public?"      
Instead, I behaved and said...

" Don't you feel like a cat?"   he laughed & and agreed. ;)   

I doubt I'll be asked for an interview (whew). 

Back to California Dreaming, painting  & unclenched teeth.

With Love.
G.

I am living vicariously through the chronic crafter.. lol
I want to craft but can't as much as I use to, several reasons - mostly I'm too busy painting.
I can't remember how we met.. but we did! Sara's quite the crafter & lovely young woman,
we exchanged a few email & soon I felt as though we were' two pee's from the same creative  alien pod. Sara had a little 'needle felted  octopus', I asked if she wanted to barter, as I do.
YES! I have my octopus & more! My part of the barter is still being worked on NOW.. it was my reminder to post. Sara a.k.a the Chronic Crafter is  a crafty, determined person- her weekly newsletters are always a craft easy enough for beginners!!  
I get the entire 'stoner thing'..  so be it.  Like many enjoy wine at these painting parties, I too even think, I feel like getting HIGH. In reality - I just feel like feeling good.  Don't you?

My blog, has been a part-time  job, this I know- from cartoons & research  to persistence as well as constant content is NOT an easy task, it had to become habit. Build an audience on top of it that is interested in  repeat returns & POSSIBLY make any sort of income from it-- it too is CREATIVE work it's another reason I like what she's doing.  Persistence. 

Sara was the first to color my FREE Easter page and send it to me. ;) Thank You.
I've met many creative beings the past few years (especially fellow cartoonists) but it's nice to meet  someone who shares my love of crafting'- so much so- when I see something on PIN- I'll send it to SARA!  "Make this! or "This  looks easy & cool" - the next thing I see is - it was created in her newsletter. We both wanted to make the Stuffed Stash jar (I don't need a Teddy bear stash jar),  it's a cute idea to  stash your stash.. I gave her a little 'jar of a reminder to get busy on it-  her honesty- admitting she glued the Teddy Bears head on backwards made me giggle, I thought - 'Oh yeah, I could see how she did that!'  It's CRUCIAL for beginner crafters to realize -us "professionals" all F*ck up, it's how we learn.  Martha makes it look too easy - so when beginners try an do make a mistake they are discourage - I can't do it and don't.

DO! Sara and I both are here to tell you - DO! There are fewer things more satisfying as CREATING or  making something old new again - in this highly tossed world. I've pretty much already tried' much of what I have seen Sara creating (don't forget I use to teach crafts for  years) but I KNOW many of you have not- it does not have to be 'STONER crafts'- all crafts can be changed to use for kids, make a little stash jar for them to hide a tooth or treasure of their own.  Teach a little girl how to DIP  an old glass ornament even a shell into  nail polish - it does not need to be a bong.  HAVE FUN!   Sara is helping in her own stoner way to keep you inspired another day!  Turn off the television and DISCOVER what YOU are capable of!  Me - I can summons Wild Blue Jays! My power is endless! As long as my peanut supply is.

Sara is Canadian, lives with her honey & cute kitties in B.C., we have quite the distance to go to hang out together! For now we will continue being creative friends on line.  Check out her  website - it will take you to facebook, instagram & PIN!  

Speaking of PIN, being crafty- I found a carrot cake recipe. OH MY, OH MY! Using 2 cups of grated fresh carrots and all goodness - here's the thing- I toss all in a bowl and mix- it works terrific! The Butter Cream Cheese icing- NOM NOM! They are as good as I was getting from the little coffee shop - better- I'm making them! FRESH.
Know what tastes delicious  on a hot day? Frozen carrot cake.  
Thursday is expected to be 30 something!  A heat wave? Get baking now! lol
Here it is: ​http://pinchofyum.com/best-carrot-cake-cupcakes-with-cream-cheese-frosting
If you visit me - I have some in the freezer- unless I remember it at 2:00a.m. like last night. 

One more thing, I woke yesterday and said  OUT LOUD you are going to have  something WONDERFUL happen today..     It did.  
I was lying down for a nap and Storm called  me -I looked up &  there David' at the door (one of Storms friends since they were little) standing there, he had a  bunch of long stemmed roses & he smiled at me & in his peace-full voice said:
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"Happy Mothers day, I'm sorry I couldn't get them to you yesterday".  

​They are some of the most beautiful roses I've ever been given, by far.

With Love
​g

I need to update.. 
Let  me start by saying today was a fantastic morning  when I woke up!  Naturally, slowly like most normal people.. Not being zapped awake by this  intense internal alarm clock.
Jolts.  My jolts are increasing & very visual.  You can see them in photos, to be 'witnessing' them is another story - let's just say Poppy never seems to be an issue any longer. Please do not judge people with service dogs - IF the dog is behaving - why not mind your business?   Well Behaved pets.  should be permitted to assist their owners if needed. 

I don't know how to explain other than- I constantly feel electrically prodded.
To put it mildly.  A smile will set 'it' off as easily as a frown, 'riding  them out' seems easier when smiling,  so I try.  ;)  I't's become more frequent & Brain surgery must be discussed.  It's hard to - again.  Already it has me in a 'frenzy' and I apologize for it.  Several times a day I wonder for a few seconds - will I survive this - it's changed my thinking.. when people say: it will happen in five years - my brain clicks - '5 years? Who has 5 years?'   It just does. I must accept this.
I'll be trying to educate as I've researched, it's more common in women over 50 and becoming more frequent! Are you reading? I hope so.  
No PILLS!   & NONE FOR YOUR children unless as a LAST Resource.

I have tried to push my own son away lately so he does not have to witness this happening to his mom all the time.  I intentionally PUSH people away.  Fear helps me.
Storm is luring me already with a 'Bird Kingdom' visit in the near future!  He was showing me photos this morning! Then he said: they jolt them to make them fly for you  - for your photos..." and he grinned. lol  They do NOT!  Fake news.  "we'll call and find out when few kids will be there" he reassures me. ;)  Its too distracting other wise.. 

This blog has people fooled. Or does it? I've thought I've been pretty open & honest.
If you don't follow faithfully, I guess you might think I was o.k.. Thankfully, Storm installed a program for me that checks as you type everything or I would STOP - It's too frustrating.
People Judge.    I can paint, chill laugh hang out with a few in real life & in my imagination.
Norm and I are getting a divorce, as soon as the Universe allows.
We NO longer seem to be able to even interact at all. The sooner the better- I need to take more time for SERIOUS house hunting.  IF I can find a place and leave before  I need to have 'anything done', thats the plan.  I'm also hoping to attend Spannabis in Milan in October. I told Josh I'll meet him there with my sketchbook.

   E MAIL   No e mail for a while...  I won't be communicating.
​Several of you - ( I believe you know who you are - feel free to contact me to say "Hi"
Other than that...  Sorry, (theres that Canadian thing) I won't set in motion any conversations for a bit.  All e mail is read.      
Focus. Do good along the way. Make others smile even if  you cannot.  
Things become lost in translation with e mail anyway. 

I must do what I feel  necessary day to day as life presents itself.

With Love
Georgia 

back to business tomorrow.. & the new company-  UCCC...
'My saving Grace'  at the moment in many ways. I thank God for it.
Look at the photo I was sent this morning! Every time I look at it I BURST into  SMILE! 
 ;)

                   Are you as thrilled as I am?   lol!  I bet some of you will be..

Welcome!  My sons arriving from Spain today - I'm all doll'd up in a 'sparkly'  top with a bird on it! He's gonna love it!  I am making homemade (with alcohol) *French Onion Soup as requested. He will be home in time for dinner.  Daisy has on her 'Spain Bandana' & is  spruced up waiting for him! Yeeeeee!!! 

You are reading this Blog at a later date. Which brings me to:

                            Reasons for a new BLAH BLAH BLOG.

1. Writing the blog in advance will allow me time to contemplate & correct.
2. When I started 'TAGS' were not an option, this blog will be better organized for you.
3. Visual reminders. Old Tags remind me of OLD memories and this is a fresh start. 
4. Greater Control & less F*ckery.   More Feathers.    LOL  
5.  Added rein over my content 'ART',  specifically to prevent theft.
6. Less Power to people who don't deserve it & more Positive People Power news!
7.  Stronger & Softer, MORE passionate & professional   Georgia... on my mind
8. 3 minutes or less... 
9.Visually more appealing. 
     Not that I give a f*uck  on 'appearances' (opps) feather! Not that I give a feather! lol 
10. It's time for a NEW direction, chapter, home, life, adventure.
                                             
                                              I refuse to be dragged down.
                                             I shall rise above, continually.
                                  I shall teach only Love... for that is what I am.  
                             I will forgive and forget the anger but not the action. 
                                I will not be a silent voice in a suffering world. 
                     I will use the Gift God gave me to explore, educate & elevate!

                    I will give birth to every promise God put in my heart...
                        I will become everything God created me to be    ~J.Osteen

I want all ages to feel comfortable & understand some has issues with my language so I will try to curb it. The previous blog will remain the SAME.  Even 'IF', I have changed my mind on people or events - it's all a life lesson. The old blog is important.. the new one is simply better organized. NOT one page was removed from the old.. only trying to add, correct some 'tags and grammar mistakes. 

                                           Are you READY!?    I AM EXCITED!  
                                     I have faith In God & I have faith in myself.

                                By the way!! Like my NEW LOGO?  More tomorrow...
​                                 3rd Eye Open Bear!  She growled until she arrived.
        "Mamabear"   The best compliment  & nickname I was ever appointed. IMO 
        My cub has grown and on his own new adventures..  I'm still here' & still a BEAR.

With Love,
​Georgia