The Marlboro man is coming to Canada to smoke some Cannabis - Saddle up!!
The irony when you realize the battle this has been, understanding prohibition and watching the past few years  as this monumental shift occurs regarding cannabis. wow.
I find it incredibly amusing as you can see.  hee hee hee  

It ill be interesting how they market & promote cannabis compared to cigarettes.
*To promote sales to men, campaigns linked cigarettes to masculinity. The Marlboro Man, conceived by advertising executive Leo Burnett in 1954, aimed to enhance the male appeal of filtered cigarettes, which had a feminine connotation. Running from 1954 to 1999, Marlboro ads featured rugged cowboys on the open range, often backed by bold music, such as the theme from the film, “The Magnificent Seven.” Ironically, many of the Marlboro Men eventually succumbed to tobacco-related diseases.*

Cannabis in Canada - exciting times - blazing trails all over!
Canada - currently The wild west of Weeed.

With THC & TLC 
Georgia 

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

It's Black Friday.  Consumerism is killing us.
More dead birds.. More Oil spills.     This one in Nova Scotia- are you AWARE?
Tis the season.  Migration season - these birds don't have a chance.
Shop till you drop time.. 
Forget  this postal strike - Go OUT & shop locally!  Better yet- make a special gift.
Support your neighbours - imagine the impact that would make on your OWN home town/city.  
The impact online shopping is having is already noticeable, especially when it comes to excessive packaging. Noticeably bad for the planet.

We are all responsible for the deaths of each creature.
Is all this "stuff worth it" ? 


My next card! Next... Ho Ho Ho

With TLC & THC
Georgia

This Saturday the Santa Clause parade is in town.. tis the season!
I call it the 'Squeezing Season' now, a season/holiday designed around consumerism designed to 'Squeeze' every last penny out of your pocket with commercial bombardment, social pressure and guilt.  Yes, we will have a nice Christmas, good food, fine wine & cannabis baked gingerbread cookies & hopefully good company - as for  gifts- we don't NEED anything  - I'm happy with just setting up a few trinket and enjoying what Christmas might still represent for us.. me.  Still, I LOVE drawing all things Christmas - especially reindeer.

This comic made me smile-  I hope it has done the same for you.. hee hee 
How else do you think they FLY?  & the stamina for the evening? Gotta be magic medibles. It's honestly in 2 parts because I forgot Dasher - lol 

I want to add Jim Carey is a very talented cartoonist! Editorial. I love his work, he posts on twitter - dumped FB - I feel the same. Absolute editorial genius - I'm not shocked!  He has inspired me to draw a few editorial myself.

Have you read about the RAPE of a young male student @ St. Michaels (all boy) Catholic school?  Expelled? BULLSHIT. Fucking LOCKER ROOM bullshit! It has to end - IF I had control I would eliminate the  football team all together, forever.  I hope  they ALL are EXPOSED for being the PACK of dirty ANIMALS they are - Imagine being a parent to find out your son took part in this, laughing and joking as they watch a FELLOW student raped. I don't understand how anyone can do this let alone a group of YOUNG EDUCATED men,  at this school that costs thousands to attend to produce 'fine upstanding'  gentleman - right. This 'group mentality' is WORSE!    So much for their '0' tolerance policy!  
0 football MIGHT set a better example.  I knew boys when I was younger who went to St. Mikes - they thought they were better than the rest of us back then.. perhaps they still do, clearly they thought they could get away with this sort of  behaviour.

I am  thrilled with this talented young Canadian artist!  Speaking up with her photography... thefirstnationscanada.com/2018/11/photography-student-sends-message-about-mmiwg-using-canadian-flag/   I saw her image and it made me hold my breath.  Bravo.  She too has inspired me to try to paint on a topic I find incredibly difficult.
It's not all cannabis, comics and reindeer.

With TLC & THC 
Georgia

The WWF stated last week: We have killed off over 1/2 of the animal population since the 70's...  and they don't think it will take that long to finish the rest.  WWF - WTF?
Animals have declined by over 60% - because of humans - between our pollution,  consumption - destruction of land- they can't win.  
With all that going on - add the most selfish humans of all... HUNTERS.  
Our Caribou is at risk - yet there are hunters who still take pleasure in murdering these beasts as well as our bears  and anything else they can 'get off' on killing -  why is anyone STILL permitted to hunt?
Are they doing it for FOOD? Are they cold and need the fur to make coats.. no, they are the ultimate sign in selfishness humans murdering innocent creatures for SPORT - for the fun of it.  Greed and 'Likes' on social media have hunters posing with their latest kills' - just one more reason I stay off of FB.  

I find myself wondering did 'that animal' belong to them, because I feel that animal belonged to ME & to the rest of US,  I'd love to see it to PAINT it- perhaps take a few PHOTOS & then LEAVE it for OTHERS to enjoy!!! It belongs to everyone on the planet  unless you bred, raised, fed and cared for it until YOU kill it. Except for the selfish fucks who KILL them so no one else gets to enjoy such majestic beauty.  Unless you are starving or your family is in harm there is no excuse - other than YOU are selfish.  If you can shoot a deer, bear, beaver for your own fucking 'entertainment' you are just like other greedy parasites on this planet that take what ever they choose with little value, respect for other living creatures.  

I have distanced myself from several friends who MURDER for 'SPORT' - happily, If you are one - feel free to un-friend me.  I instantly lose any respect I might have had for people when I see them posing with a dead beast - they clearly have NO respect for the rest of the population.    Unless you live under a rock & you are not aware of the destruction already for these creatures (which I doubt) - if you are aware and continue to kill - you ARE part of the PROBLEM.
 
If you murder animals for fun, please stay away from me  & my dogs I have no time for heartless selfish humans... today in the news  'Pink guns - found coming into Canada - I knew an American who was very proud of her Pink gun and matching accessories - Americans & your gun/killing mentality- I can't keep up with the shootings, is there anywhere safe for Americans for go? School, church, malls, movies, bars - GUNS kill and so do the people who OWN them.  I think things are going to change and along with the these shooters- hunters will start to be seen in the same light -  they get there first kill somewhere after all...  I wonder how many shooters of humans start with animals... isn't it a common trait of Psychopaths?  Yes it is - google. 

 This comedian expresses gun control & the problem in the USA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rR9IaXH1M0

I found another blog on the topic by an American  read if you dare.
http://mathew5-7.blogspot.com/2011/06/psychopath-and-serial-killers-profile.html
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With TLC & THC
Georgia

I wanted to paint something special in my new painting space..  my homeboy emerged.
Good.God.

It is when I am at my most tired and grumpy... there He is lifting me out of the  dark well & making me smile.  My imagined Jesus - I did not look at anything when painting Him I just enjoyed myself and expressed LOVE.  Thought about good times & people.   I WAS in the MOMENT. I was in the NOW, THEN.  hahaha.

Before I knew it I was sketching with a brush Jesus in the garden - the original HOME grown homeboy  -hee hee- growing Gods' medicine.  Cannabis is mentioned in  the Bible fyi. I added some tattoos because Jesus would be and everyday kinda man don't you think?  I doubt a suit & tie guy. ;) and will still add more as I go along, when ever the desire strikes me.   Inspires me.   Lights my spark.  Celebrating with Jesus because there is much to celebrate here in Canada!  Other than excessive packaging and shortages..  and Visually BORING packaging.    lol 

I love Jesus, 'No' -I'm not religious...  just as some love and are followers of The Kardashians (ugh), Brad Pit, Iron man.   etc...    I love Jesus.  He is my homeboy, rock star.. positive role model.  As real to me as buddha to others - he makes me want to be a better person and yes, I feel him close to me  several times during my life when I needed him most. Thank God.
Therefore HE is my saviour more times than I can count.

Someone e mailed  'they don't bother to pray because they're not sure they still believe'.
I responded: If I lose my faith I lose everything. I also believe 'Prayer  changes things.

We should never hate anyone simply for who they love, admire or put faith in..   the power of prayer will have this  guy know hell. This 'MOST recent' shooter in the USA was hate filled fuelled  by TRUMP, anyone who denies this is in the dark! Turn on some fuckng lights - the light inside of each of us... the spark- is LOVE & It can outshine Hate easily.  
Light the spark - GO VOTE. 

Want to see some looks of horror & disgust - wear a 'Make American Great Again' hat in Canada. Hopefully it's just a - in poor taste costume.

Now I have Jesus in my painting room- reminding daily to  SHINE! Do what you love!
& teach only love..  & inspire with art ...

VOTE.   VOTE. VOTE.
Please Jesus!! I believe in the power of Prayer!
Let Americans Make America great Again by VOTING out the DONkey.
Jesus & the Devil on the same blog page.. lol - I know who wins! Ha!
AMEN.

With TLC & THC
Georgia

Grow through what you go through.
Are you ready to GROW? Not long now, If I had to guess most people started when it was announced we could-  I saw myself a few plants out on patio's this past summer.  
Here we GROW! 5 days! I'm beyond excited - I'm at the point I am so thrilled about legalization I want to celebrate in a special way- but I celebrate cannabis every time I paint it - so what will I do? No clue.

Grow through what you Go through.. on my mind.  It's not always easy to grow through or GET past' things that happen, especially unfortunate events... and it takes time.  Not everyone can  Grow through - every experience, sometimes they make us bitter and even fearful- fearful that if we let our guard down it might happen again. 

I know myself I'll be going along fine and then I will be hit with a "trigger"  which can be an image, event or even just words.  Imagine being raped (years ago) and NOW you see your perpetrator become  The supreme Court judge... that's a trigger for sure.  Imagine how  the woman feels who was raped and NOW sees this PIG in  POWER. No doubts she imagines others he will hurt and it's part of the reason she shared.  Do you think women make up stuff for the FUCKING fun of it.. like  "he RAPED me", no.   There is NO fun it coming forward with SUCH statements. 1 in 3 women will suffer some sort of sexual violence in her lifetime.  1 in 3.

I was 'only'  lied to, manipulated & USED by a "couple"  this past year and every time I see or hear their name - it triggers the anger again. It triggers the emotions I had then - It triggers the pain I felt/feel - so IMAGINE being physically attacked the pain this woman felt and still does today.  EVERY woman who has ever been raped- it changes your life. Every child who is ever abused- it destroys something in them FOREVER - there should be no limit on calling out attacker... there should be no doubts.  No one does this for fun. 

We recently watched the Canadian movie & true story about Indian Horse, I highly recommend the movie, as sad as it is. Learn what we DID NOT in school. Learn the truth of how these people were stripped of EVERYTHING including a future and dignity- You think they don't have "triggers"?    At the end the anger I felt- the rage - especially towards  adults who prey on children I want to say:

YOU are a sick human if you fuck with children & should be behind bars forever... now or 20 years from now. 

So tell me please,  tell all women, tell children who have been sexually abused if you can:
How do we move past this... when we officially promote the perpetrators to
Supreme court judges and presidents & CEOs.  

Grow through what you Go through..    Try.

with TLC & THC       5 more days!
Georgia

Below is from a new painting..  CANADA   and it's beauty  & cannabis  (of course)

Are you fine with the upcoming expected fine for cannabis?
My pal Crusty Rusty called me -"$1000.00 !! One Thousand Bucks if your caught puffing not he sidewalk! This is legalization?!" 
The penalty for using cannabis in public is up to $1000 for a first offense and up to $5000 for subsequent offenses.    
What a joke this is.. & I can assure you - I will be smoking in public on occassion- when I feel the need.  There is nothing like a good, strong bong hit or joint to slow down my twitch giving me a bit of a break & time when I NEED that break before I break.  Edibles help the body but don't have the effect I need when smoking/vaping *before I GO any further- I myself DO NOT like to encourage SMOKING with children - I don't draw it in the mouths of certain characters & do not like the fact that Vape pens are being glamorized' because I feel it will encourage more children to try & get addicted to  cigarettes (the kind PROVEN to give you cancer) PLEASE... Don't be a dick - Don't smoke in front of kids (cannabis included) if it can be helped & I've never nor will I ever smoke on a 'school property'.

​BUT- back to these fines- COME on! DO they think Canadians have a sticker that states 'sucker' across our forehead?  This will end up in court- why...  BECAUSE OF THIS:

When I was younger a boyfriend & I were strolling around the block at 10 p.m. he had an open beer - I didn't have anything  - a cop pulled up and gave him a Ticket for just over $50.. the cop was a dick. I lived 8 doors away - it was hot, the stars were out - obvious we were a couple just enjoying the evening (what ever- perhaps he was jealous). BUT the current fine for driving with an open beer/liquor in a car is  ONLY $175.00
What the FUCK? !   Cheers.    This almost encourages drinking & driving!! 

What is wrong with those in power - this is NOT rocket science.
This is NOT right. FIGHT it if you get a ticket for smoking a joint in Public.  
​I won't even bother to compare the numbers of deaths related to each substance in the cartoon - there is another reason Cannabis PROVEN less harmful out of ALL three- YET- the fine $1000. for a 'first time offence?! 
Which leads me to address - I'm pretty sure I STILL see people DAILY out & about smoking a cigarette including on school property. How much are people fined for the PROVEN cancer causing 'coffin sticks' costing out government already due to health reasons? LOTS.
Don't believe me? RESEARCH - Prove me wrong...  

My new book arrived BYW  (below) only  a few pages in & :  
I fucking LOVE it!  
Amen!  lol   Book review soon.  

The coffins have been picked up and I'll show you where you can go 'RIDE' one!!  
IF YOU DARE!!      lol - More SOON!

With TLC & THC
Georgia

                                               >>>Spill any paint lately?<<<   

''Holy it's HOT!  Yesterday, I was sick with the heat- I believe it was record breaking for September...  Ginger has learned how to swim  & she loves the pool - every time I dove under she wanted  to find me,  I hope to get in a couple more days before we close the pool to have some more fun with her. Winter will be here soon enough... I'm trying not to complain about the humidity.  ;D

I've been driving!  I have a truck now (going to 'custom' paint it soon- hee hee) .. and although not driving for a while  I am enjoying getting around town & Newmarket, my 'eye' shuts  for a second here & there but many people only drive with one eye, it doesn't seem to be making a difference, I think I was more fearful simply because I haven't really driven in so long- but it's like riding a bike.. Actually I am finding it  relaxing- except for my first appointment this morning which involved extortion!  I need 'MY' truck detailed - it was Norms work truck - I made an appointment after I was quoted $150.  checked out the www..  also $100 -$150.00  for 8:00 a.m. in Aurora At:
'Car Spa' here is their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LokiAutoCosmetics/ & WWW: http://lokiautocosmetics.com
I arrived - excited as can be- the guy takes one look at my PU- NOT even a full cab & it's NOT that bad (it would hurt my hands to clean it with my arthritis) and suddenly the price jumped to $185.00!  Extortion- I was quoted $150."   He shrugged his shoulders & walked away- he didn't give a fuck -  FUCK that..   It's not the money it's the principal- how many people does this  guy do this too!?  And after getting there how many figure - oh well it's only $30.00 more.. BULLSHIT!  On the www a >'7 passenger full cab truck< is quoted $180!  WTF?   My truck is a ford ranger with hardly enough room in the back seat for Daisy. Smaller than most cars!  Is that NOT EXTORTION?  Don't waste your time.. please tell two friends.

**Read about this company who hired a rapist and gave him keys to apartments - YET- they do not think themselves responsible!?  https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/marri-properties-convicted-rapist-skulnec-compensation-1.4810552?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning

The studio set up has been SLOW- there's always something on the go & Storm still has furniture to move or decide what he no longer wants so I can take back the space! Here will be my own gallery/studio/store for cannabis art,  cards, tiki's and more - ALL one of a kind painted with TLC & THC.  The studio is going to be by invitation & appointment only.  I am excited!!!  The girls are too it will be a great space for us to create this winter! 
Do what you love.  Every day.   If everyone DID 'WHAT they loved - instead of focusing on 'WHO they loved- we would all be in a better place I believe.  

Did I tell you I designed a new bed? It's being created in the garage as I type!  I couldn't find anything online like I want- not for under a $2000...  I'm getting exactly what I want & I'm painting it too! I'll show you as soon as complete, also excited to try the bed in a box - that you see on TV.. Time will tell.. will I be counting sheep or fast asleep?

I'd like to end with a book review (a friend on IG suggested this one)  I don't want to tell you anything about this book other than I literally cried (too many times), Laughed out loud - found I was gritting my teeth until my head hurt, I could relate 'too well' with the main character for obvious reasons...  - it left me feeling slightly sad.    
I'm not  sure I will watch the movie, although the book was a good read- another that only took me 48 hours.  Book  & Ginger  - before she chewed the book. 

New cannabis art next...
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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.
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With TLC & THC & CBD
Georgia
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