Wow - Alexa just informed me Bruce Linton has been let go.   
Bye Bye Bruce - thanks for helping change history!
I'm kinda disappointed  for whatever reason, I liked the 'story - the history & the growth...'
I'm sure he's far from retiring.  I Painted Bruce as the Willy Wonka of Weed to celebrate Legalization when it happened... I don't know if he was pleased I never heard.  
I'm guessing  - he was. lol 
NOW, he can't participate in the cannabis industry - in Canada...'     interesting.
I can imagine he would be  sad/disappointed  after all he has accomplished - I'm sure he will continue to accomplish more... else where & I wish him continued success.

Ontario - Toronto is getting more cananbis stores! The lottery again is up for people to enter to open a dispensary - good thing- SINCE  the most complained about company in the past year at the better Business Bureau in Canada was the: Ontario Cannabis Stores. Go figure.
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Apparently Cannabis use has increased by 40%    & there is still a stigma- fine.
​It takes time...  many still say they "don't want  a co worker to know they regularly use Pot"
well I guess most people don't admit to others how much alcohol on a regular basis either. 
It's understandable - I don't know about the rest of you but I am proud & grateful for my cannabis use & never ashamed to let anyone know.   The other day meeting our lawyer - I decided to wear mascara..  after several attempts and a large sigh - I HAD to go & have a bong hit - just to get my eye to stop twitching long enough to apply  my mascara.  Stress is at an ultimo high - although it is good stress, I would NOT be packing ALL these boxes without cannabis I can tell you that.  It's not about getting high it's simply about functioning some days.  Have I started to walk down the street smoking a fatty - no - not quite. lol  

I was sad to read they rounded up over 300 Canadian Geese On Canada day to kill them- God forbid they are pooping on Golf course. WTF?  What is wrong with people? Birds are struggling- global warming - but no they are upset with the geeze - how do you think the geese feel not being able to lay their eggs in nature- because a CITY is on top of it.  I read they cover eggs with grease so they don't hatch (insert crying emoji here)   :(
They want to try to use the geese for food for the poor - which I know they can.. I know someone who does this and told me goose jerky is delicious - I'll pass.
Denver- you just lost my tourism $.

Happy Cannabis  times Canada! 
Puff Puff Puffing along!

with TLC & THC
Georgia 

Look at all the many different leaves in one tiny space... imagine the possibilities!
Different shapes & Different shades.
Each lovely & useful it it's own way. 
What secrets they hold for improving our world... we don't yet understand.
Just Like Humans.

Different shades & shapes..
Makes Canada what it is - Absolutely BEAUTIFUL.

                                   `Green gradients glisten graciously, God.
                                                                                            ~Me.

Happy Canada Day! 
I cannot pack all day & paint all night -  pack I must! 
It has been an enjoyable process for the most part...  I've had friend offer & help & thank you - other than 'memeories at a time when you are already emotionally & physically tired- oh well...  good & bad - I thank God for them ALL.  As usual Storm is supportive & tolerant of my outbusrts, moodswings & occassional rants & messages.. & typo's.  ;)

Like this a.m. when I found out Norm had over 20 orders for coffins & props - e mails he's not seen because he never checks his WWW!  He was shocked - one person from  Georgia  is interested in Nightmare Before Christmas prop - our last Mayor also sold to an American (shipping was not cheap) & this is Norms dream come true too..  to have some time to finally build & focus on his own props.. after the 'to Do' list is complete .  So he better learn to check his email... in his spare time.  
​I shall try to assist.

After my initial - rant- "I have to read his e mail too now!!?"  
Norm was very excited to know he's had that much interest.. not me, I know how talented he is & I do tell him all the time.  When he's not trying to push my buttons by sending a TEXT:
Please, bring me  beer.  
He knew it would get a reaction and was laughing as soon as he sent it.  
Typical Canada Day - 27 years later.  The only missing element is Storm.
​I miss his cooking too- lol  
I am grateful this Canada Day.
 
I LOVE Canada - I do think it is one of the best countries in the world with one of the best world leaders who also loves Canada.  A editorial cartoonist has been fired -Michael de Adder  in Canada for drawing a Trump toon... I would  give him a medal &  will say thank you!  IT was fantastic... right to the point.
One door closes more will open for him - Perfect editorial cartoon of  what many of us do feel is happening currently - nothing.  & he plays golf as Americans beat themselves up at protests and humans wash ashore like dead fish....   Fore!

I need to draw - I can not deny - I admitted recently - I feel a bit grumpy because I can't paint.. it's my meditation - napping more seems to do the trick - lol 
I have been sketching tho... maybe it is a good time for me to draw a few editorials..
let off a bit of steam. 

Very excited to see a new view of Canada from my living room window... Eh! 
Soon Baboon!!   -Bird chirps!  lol 
Bird is excited too!  ...the little creeper is reading over my shoulder again.
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Happy Canada Day
With THC & TLC

Georgia 

Have you seen: The Confession Tapes  - currently on Netflix.
Oh My God... I feel like a naive doofus! To think I am one of those who think the police are here to serve & protect - NOT frame & bullshit.  Talk about eye opening and heart wrenching - these people put in jail for crimes they did not commit & the killers still at large due to lazy, un professional liars.  One gentleman proven innocent & it still took 3 FUCKING years to let him out of jail - what is wrong with this? How has this allowed to happen - still - with proof from these tapes- bullied, exhausted, lied to...  in the past I would've spoken with the police as of NOW - I don't think I would- I would ask for a lawyer immediately . 

I kept thinking - HOW are Americans letting this happen- then they played an episode about Canadians & the RCMP = PROFESSIONAL liars is how they will be thought of now...setting up those 2 boys imo - shameful.  Here's the thing.. I like police 'people' (my experiences anyhow have never been negative) I was actually thinking the other day I hope the police where I'm moving are as nice & helpful as York Region..   I know they are far from perfect- but I can't imagine - no, neither could any of those people  - wrongfully accused & sent to jail.  I have friends & family in jail past & currently - some- I feel should be in jail for their actions - hopefully  remorseful & getting help they need. Others- should never have gone to jail - my friend Todd Stimson - that did years for plants - it changed his life- he still is dealing with issues from stress from that.  I knew when he was released he was going to make changes & has! Check out his new business- wow- what a difference in a few short years. ​https://thereleafmarket.com

I've had people tell me "I did not do what they said" & in all honesty - I kinda thought...  well yeah  -you say that but you are  jail..  not anymore - I am no ones judge - I judge people by how they treat me.. and I don't know what to believe some days but I do know we are presumably INNOCENT until proven guilty - not the other way around.  
I am grateful to Netflix for the education - & encourage you to watch.

I have learned if the police ever want to bring me in for questioning... sure, wait until I call my lawyer...  & make sure you turn ON the confusion tape.

I have packed up my painting..   doodling only for the time being.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

While packing I've discovered a program - 'Portrait artist competition UK' - I'm glued, watching - 3 different artist enter to paint a portrait of someone famous...  incredibly versatile on styles & mediums, fast, creative - it's inspired me to paint more people. 

Many of the artists for practice paint themselves, not because we love our own reflection but because - it's free & easy... well easy for some.  I for one do not enjoy looking at myself in the mirror for long periods of time- once I remember and focus at what I am doing - I get past vanity & on to learning & painting. Vincent VanGogh painted himself many times... a painted journal - the original selfie king.   Today being slightly  grumpy - needing to paint, my hands are sore from all the packing & yes, I'm mentally exhausted - to think of 'what to paint' - forget it, what I decided was start a mini journal of portraits ONLY  most dont take longer that 15 mins., - all who will sit... but I will sit for me first - because it's easy, fast & free. I'll TRY for one a day!

Problem is...   if people go by 'my self portraits - LOL - they won't think I'm any good. I am what I am... as a matter of fact I thought this particular portrait is pretty accurate.
I'm pleased.                    Our face has little to do with our abilities.  

My ego is the asshole that occasionally reminds me about my "ugly face"... 
- not for most peoples  standards anyhow, then I am reminded thankfully - child of God you were created to create & Jesus loves me. hee hee I like saying it, I say it out loud to my girls all the time.  Gratefully, I'm not overly concerned about other peoples standards any longer..   My face is in twitchmode big time... stress, moving, $$$, meeting strangers, having them come through your private home - daunting. I can't imagine hoarders going through this... I'm getting nothing but positive feedback and still find it's stressful- the hermit in me is not not happy- I've had to step out of my comfort zone too many times lately and I'm ready to embrace the forest with each passing moment.  Packing is waiting.

This is me. This is a good first self portrait - I caught me.
If you do like ME as I am - thank you... I am trying.
If you don't like me - what are YOU doing here?  Creeper.....   lol
 
Boxes to pack.. 
with TLC & THC
​Georgia
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Inside of card:
                          Rest is a luxury few can afford & fewer appreciate.  ~Me.

I made this for a friend who is about tot retire!  My girlfriend has worked hard her entire life- as a teacher.. and this is her last year- in a few months she is done! WoooooHoooo! 
I couldn't be happier for her.  I know though - she is truly far from retirement.. she has parents that are now dealing with issues associated with age,  young adult children  - that we never stop stressing over & caring about -a husband and duties that won't end,  she is far for retiring..  she won't be plopping herself infront of any TV eating bonbons all day.
A womans work is never done.

This past week was emotional  & stress filled -  a FUCKING important lesson as usual was learned the hard way.  We went from being elated about our new home to days later being told the bank "miscalculated" only by  a small amount... $400,000.   That's right - a bank employee made an error & yes, we are all human..  but did not inform us of such error - we were signing legal contracts & house hunting under false pretences.. We went from being approved to not being approved ? & no one told us.  It made NO sense to anyone as we do not currently have a mortgage - my dream home - where I have mentally moved in  & decided where to place my easel & started painting - lol - was gone..  I cried  the entire day - what a mind fuck this is..   After my pity party where only the girls and I attended.. suffering from a nasty headache I thought -- how dare I  cry over a 'house' when so few even have a bed, reality kicked in  & so did a little anger.
Time to Take control of this situation instead of crying about it & it controlling me.   

WTF... I tired to get in touch with someone.  TRIED' being the key word- NOPE - no such luck.. when I TRIED to call someone I was told - You can't speak to anyone - there is NO one to complain to  per-say ...  only the 'branch manager' -  all she kept saying was:
I was not there I did not witness it...   - well, isn't that fucking special, I thought to myself.
Trying to find out what the fuck went wrong!? Here is what I learned -  apparently the RBC can 'miscalculate  - by $400,000 but God forbid I say...
                                       'are you fucking kidding' me!?  on the PHONE!
'CLICK.'  

WOW. I was silly enough to try again... thinking Georgia - stay calm.. blah blah blah  blah blah... from them   Me: $400,00o! is no fuckng minor MISCALCU..."  CLICK
          $400,00O - You tell me how you would feel, boxes packed- house bought.

Did I get an apology - No...  & suddenly  a little denial entered the conversation.  
Not appreciated. 
Not only did they ignore the issue, as if no wrong was done... BUT they did focus on my swearing stating: 'I should treat them with respect'..  I then asked them to explain  how respectful it was to make a $400,00o fucking mistake & not even have the decency to inform us.   Speechless is the word then that comes to mind.
A small miscalculation for them a big mental breakdown for me, a big dose of fucking stress WE did not need OR deserve.

Had we signed a contract we couldn't get out of under false pretences  - would the bank have paid for their miscalculation?  I doubt it.  We opened the account the day we bought this house - it was a tiny office & I quickly became friends with a few of the ladies whom work there still - the service amazing.  Now they have moved, are much bigger, fancier - but the service....   $400,000 "miscalculation" is no fucking tiny mistake, not to us.
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Click.

Stress - yikes.. Rest is what I need NOW - I admit - it knocked me out physically & mentally - but just for a couple of days - tomorrow  is a new day & I am excited for it....
it is just a house...  just a mistake - Focus on the deer you will paint.  
All 'apparently, has been resolved.

​The Science of Swearing - just one more way men are taken seriously & women thought trashy - educate yourself & others - because when someone makes  $400,000 mistake...      I guarantee you - you will swear.

   27 years.. no more than numbers.   

With TLC & THC 
Georgia 


To see my Father's Day contribution - head over to Forever Grateful Greetings!

Up, down, up, down, weeeeeeeeeeeeee.. I end it UP - cause ain't nothing WORTH being down about. Eh?  Really! I've discovered my happy pill again - painting cards so the Poppy card is perfect to end this day. Inspired by the last groomer who did her nails... hee hee

Today AGAIN, I'm reminded:  Being a woman in Canada or specifically 'a stay at home mom' - being a mom - is worth nothing is the eyes on the ...? Government..  System ? For mothers  it is difficult & I am not struggling/suffering & it gets infuriating  at times for me -so- I can only imagine how difficult it is for many women to get out of abusive relationships they should no longer be in & IF I FUCKING hear one more time: you don't matter.. OR  you did'nt "work" a.k.a.  earn '$'  so .. you don't matter... it doesn't count.
I will lose it on the MF!  
​Really Canada, You care about women in this country?
                                                       How much$$$

 I am learning more about myself during this  'sale' than all else as usual..
Don't try to Rush me - I'll back off because the REALITY of all of this is: it is a house -  PERSPECTIVE - how many don't even have a bed.  

Research missing women & girls in Canada  for 3 hours - then please educate me... 
How is it not 'genocide? 

I end this day on a HIGH knowing some little buds are going to new homes- several of my weed cards have been purchased & found new homes - & I can't stop creating them - it's become a personal challenge & private joy  - How big will my bud family be?
...I like BIG buds & cannot lie! Weeeeeeee   d!  Thank you!

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Wee - excited to start a new adventure - an art adventure!  The best kind.  
This morning  I've got a new canvas in front of me & it is big!  My biggest yet.
Kinda nervous... until the creative adrenaline kicks in and I can't wait to start!!!
A new project in the works for a while & now there is serious interest to complete it - this entails other projects be put aside  for focus....  no sharing- not until a proper introduction' can be arranged.  Now  research, take a visual adventurer on my computer, on the road & in my mind on a project that goes beyond cannabis.  
Mushrooms, Cannabis, stars, trees  I can't begin to explain my level of excitement for this next project. Or have I?   lol 

It's caused for some experimental painting like the cowardly lion & these bears - which was not as easy as I thought training  my brain to think shades of purple & not brown.
Little cannabis Buds now enter my mind at all times even when out and about - it's really comical, who knew my little Weeed cards would make 'me' laugh as much as they do...  
not I.
 
The Canadian life expectancy for the first time  in it's history, has not increased in Canada... Opiates are responsible,  mostly men are dying - dealing with pain mental & physical - overdosing -   I  for one do NOT enjoy being 'wasted' - the feeling Pills give me- not wanting to do anything but sleep...  it's not enjoyable - not on pills, booze or cannabis.
Can we focus on the REAL problem killing Canadians & finally stop stressing over cannabis HYPE- this afternoon I admitted to a girlfriend - had I not had my vaporizer by my bedside this past couple weeks - I'd of been on opiates, my hip/bum hurt so bad & still aches- although I finally slept  last night.  Had I went to the hospital right away  & they gave me 'something for pain' - I probably would have taken in my moment of weakness...
Life hurts occasionally - it teaches us this way.
Embrace it - It was a kick in the ass from God - It worked!  Tuff love.  
 
Thank God for this glorious plant!  
​How many years have I been planting this seed - not enough. Have you tried it yet?  
There a few closet tokers 'now' come out in the open to me...   about time. 

Please consider cannabis for pain if you injury yourself before you take opiates.  

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Funny what helps us change our minds.. a kick in the ass helped me - literally. Usually does.
Well not a kick but I fell Sunday morning - I go today to make sure I've not fractured my hip cause it hurts, I don't think I have.. just very tender, although I did crack my collar bone once & did not realize it for a few weeks because I was in a different  kind of pain - my grandma died, that pain was more powerful that the cracked collarbone.

I did not realize you could walk with a fractured hip so best to get it checked - sitting  & sleeping are painful at the moment.  Still only  a few days later & I'm actually grateful for the lesson & I understand it was needed.

The stairs that hurt now going up and down & they are everywhere help me understand...  Also I'm brought back to brain surgery days & not being able to make it to the kitchen to look after myself - stairs can prove daunting & it seems easier to go hungry. lol
As I fell I had my eyes opened - wide.  That was good I guess,  as painful as lessons are...
they are always truly for the best, as long as YOU LEARN from them.  I learned - ouch.
Now sore & tired, hard to sleep with a sore hip, back, bum yet I'm  thrilled for the continued adventure! Nothing like a kick in the ass to get me going.

 I have 2 custom card orders!  THANK YOU!
 Weeeeeeed - I can still happily paint my weed cards- and that's all I've done for two days so much fun. I am thankful I don't give up - NEVER!  Enjoy the day - fingers & toes crossed I just have a hurt bum & feelings - lesson learned:

                             Walk away...   Before YOU break your HIP. lol

with TLC & THC! Weeeeeeeeeee
Georgia 

Have You checked out Forever Grateful Greetings?   I did my first wedding card & got an order for an custom wedding card! Weeeeeed  - so happy I get to draw & share in some love on some buds special day! 
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Blessed Bee...

This past week I feel we witnessed the start of the handmaiden tale come true - thanks to GEORGIA in the USA -WTF Georgia!?  The Handmaidens Tale (by Canadian Margaret Atwood)  frightenes me, it frightens me for young women/female children toddlers & those yet to arrive... how do you inform a young woman that an old rich white man has decided what she may or may not do with her own body? This is 2019 in an educated (phhhhbt- state - Georgia abortion law)  I am for abortion - NOT as I encourage abortion - I DO not BUT I DO encourage BIRTH CONTROL - like men wearing condoms or having a vasectomy.

This attempt at a viable argument - reading 'a baby is a living baby as an egg... (remarked by a man on social media)  who probably later in the day  masturbate hundreds of sperm into a sock that could have helped create a child -  is that not MASS murder? To read that even if a woman has been raped  or  becomes impregnated by a family member she still can not have an abortion is shameful! Never mind a child being born that is not wanted- born into abuse, neglect & harm is FUCKED UP & this LAW is  exactly what will happen.

My heart breaks for all the young woman who will have a careless moment as well & will have their futures altered- the facts are facts & it is the poor -already struggling whom this will harm the most. WTF is wrong with Americans that they would allow this to happen?
It is heart breaking to even think about.

No BEEs were harmed to create this painting.... Bees live in my gazebo- this happens every year, I don't know why.. the numbers are better this year, they are already dead when they fall out from the top, I guess it's the others finding them and cleaning out the hive.  I love my BEEs - the things I stress over when thinking about moving - they are one.  Today is World Bee day! I feel we abuse our bees too..  frig they work so hard for our honey & are dying - I believe if you like honey & you have property YOU should keep bees to contribute to your consumption of ANYTHING we eat. If not for bees we would be dead...  they help us GROW.

I never throw my little Bee bodies in the trash- I draw them or when I find one I will usually pick it up, thank it for it's service - lay it on a flower & wish it a peaceful passing into a new realm. ;) BE kind to the Bees Please.
Today & always.
Plant friendly flowers!

with TLC & THC
Georgia

​Happy Victoria Day! 

Netflix has 2 new documentaries: Weed the People & (I preferred) the Grass is Green 
I guess because I learned more from the second  that I did not previously know & one does discuss children but I know what cannabis does for children. Thank God.  If you don't, then watch both.

Why are people still being punished for cananbis use?
Studies - we need more studies - fuck studies - talk to others, open a history book - talk to rock stars & past presidents, there are many famous tokers of cananbis.
& then there is still ignoranc in the workplace & I thank  this guy for educating in Halifax: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/halifax-man-denied-job-because-of-cannabis-use-wants-others-to-be-aware-1.4428094    so, there you go Eh! WTF Canada- lets get the facts right- I think a company should be more concerned about drinking on the job - much more common - do they test for that? How about Opiates?
 I personally would not want to work for a narrow minded company anyhow.
On one chanel you can watch a documentary with babies medicating - on another you have a company not hiring - because a grown man had cannabis  LEGALLY in his system.
It all takes time I guess, I'm hopeful- we are this far-  after all! 

Weeee! 2 weeds for a long weekend - I've been gardening all day & am ready to pass out now..  so much gardening thanks to some guy names monty on netfilx.. lol - & the police open! wooot woot - or should I say Scruffy said Woof Woof!
 Time to imagine some relaxing fun.  ​Time to Go for a joy Ride!

Tomorrow is all about the Bees tho- being world BEE day.
& a I'm terribly disappointed in Georgia's decision - a statement painting that applies to both! Have a  lovely long weekend- I hope not to many fireworks are let off - if so please put ear protection in your babies ears!! Fireworks can cause everlasting damage to ones hearing.

With TLC & THC
Me!