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 

I've recently discovered this Japanese artist on Twitter..
Go here:
https://twitter.com/avogado6   
His work displays how many of us feel at times during our lives & it's not always enjoyable these are some powerful images.  

It has inspired me to work on some drawings of my own.
It's a way to deal with the issues and educate - doing what I do best.... drawing.
Painting can also be part of a specific healing process, I'm not sure about other artists but once it's OUT on paper it's out of my mind and life goes on.. I guess a drawing purge of sorts.  I drew countless images over the years afraid to show them- not realizing how many  would actually 'relate to my drawings.  We are not so different.
Maybe that reason alone is helpful for those who can't put into words what they are experiencing. 

Viewers be warned. It won't be your usual bear, sloth work.
Tomorrows painting is titled:                   Dear Anthony,  I get it.


Ending on positive note.. my son visited yesterday (with Burger priest for lunch) to do laundry and an oil change, it was nice to just sit in the driveway while he worked, the girls on the front lawn as we all listened to city adventures.  I can hear the appreciation for the best of both worlds Storm has at the moment.  Daisy was thrilled and laid more of a guilt trip on him when he was getting ready to leave that I do! LOL   It's good to be loved.  
 
With TLC & THC
Georgia

A friend sent me an e mail showing my website BLOCKED  in the USA  (New York)
Reason given Category : Abused Drugs.
This is what is happening in America right now.
Have you seen the new documentary on Netflix about Social media & privacy?
How the CIA is breaking down doors of 12 year olds and putting tourists in jail for posting derogatory remarks about Trump?
You will only be shown what they want you to see. 
Where is democracy going?
Free Speech.

 

Our on Forays I've noticed a few things besides the mushrooms, birds & chipmunks - trash.
TRASH - Garbage left by trashy people with no respect of our 'living' room called earth.
Seriously people - what's the problem?
You can't carry that empty coffee cup any further?
That empty pop bottle too heavy to tote now that you consumed the content? 
Worse - every time I've gone on a foray chances are I stumble across  a condom. WTF?  
You are a dirty PIG if you fuck in the woods and leave your condoms there for others to find and nature to insult. 

What the fuck are you doing fucking in the woods in a public parks in the first place?!
This is not acceptable behaviour- there are rooms, hotels - we don't need to find your trace in OUR PUBLIC space - show some respect for others & yourself.

There is nothing nastier than finding a beautiful edible chanterelle - with a used condom beside it.  Following this grossness is cigarette butts!  Talk about ignorance and carelessness  and again I find myself wondering why? Why be out here in the wood surrounded by everything natural & beautiful - peaceful - if you're the type of person to throw your cigarettes  on the forest floor - you don't deserve to be there. 

Many occasions I wear rubbers myself - the GLOVE kind -  & pick up others trash, while I wait for mushroom identification to occur.  It's easy to get a garbage bag full in most cases.  I recently discovered a woman who lives locally on IG - she calls herself The Ditch Bitch- and she cleans up others trash- in my neighbourhood!  I decided to thank her with a little original (below)... and it inspired my gnome.  
Make a difference.. pick up trash - better yet- DON'T drop it in the first place.

A keep your fucking condoms on your weiner until you get into your own car or home thanks -  for all those who do leave 'parts of themselves' in the forrest, your trashy treasures left for us to discover: 
​May a tick find and bite you where it counts.

With TLC & THC for nature
​Georgia 

Does anyone think this is going to get "better" - let's face it.. Trump is jealous of Trudeau
look at him, it's obvious and jealous of his style - sock envy.  It's going to get worse.

Trump is no more than a bully and his insecurities are glowing around the world  & his American advisors  jump on the band wagon-  "A special place in Hell"  for Trudeau-, wow.. whats up America?  Is this the American who believes in God then? Phhhhbt.   The one that is against other things like 'Thou shall NOT kill?' But sells & owns more guns than any other  country -  when was the last school shooting - so many I can't recall.   Hmm,  I'm sure there is a special place in Hell - and it's not for Trudeau - chances are its for a racist, pussy grabbing, selfish, hate feeling, LIAR, wall building bully. 

What's happening here..  how are Canadians reacting?

Canadians are not too thrilled with this latest performance put on by your "president" Eh. 
Are we bitching about it- a little..    it's great Americans are saying #thanksCanada  trying to make up of the actions of the biggest bully on the planet. Isn't that sad  alone - the USA is represented by the most hated man who is also the biggest 'bully' amongst other things..  He's not taken seriously any longer, his lies documented daily.
He is only seen as a BIG JOKE, who is all about greed. 
It appears  he is not capable of caring for any one other than himself.
Not all of us are as diplomatic as Trudeau - please.  Enough is enough.

What are Canadians saying?  It's not what we are saying - it's what we are doing.
It's Simple  & obvious...  Hurt Trump where it hurts him the most:
Bye America...  because here right 'now'  many will only BUY Canadian.
           BUY Canadian.  

Why would any sane Canadian continue to support TRUMP & all he greeds for?

Ironically the last few purchases I've made have been from the USA, people (artists) off of instagram - because I love their work- I like them  but come on, enough is enough..  when will Americans stand up to him and say ENOUGH is ENOUGH!  
If you won't support us or yourself by standing up to this menace - we won't support you with our dollar.  Would you?
Would you support us if Trudeau said the things your "President"  & his paid cohorts spew? 

In one way I feel sad for those I have been supporting (they might not agree with what's happened) but in all reality anything I have been getting in the USA - I CAN & WILL find the same service, goods made right here Made in Canada.  Every store I enter I'm asking "what's made in Canada?"  from Dog treats to produce to our new furniture.  
NOTHING USA until you get rid of that ASS.  
Do Americans think they will come out unscathed regarding these Tariffs, will they continue to support Trumps Tantrum Tweets?  Time will tell.

We Canadians do have reputation for being nice, kind - I believe some mistake this for "Weak" I believe they will soon find out the two are not the same.  

NOW with Cannabis I see a lot of Americans venturing up here wanting to do business - yes, I guess so - a couple remind of Trump - GREED is the main goal- do some research- who will you invest your Canadian Cannabis $$$ with?  
Please consider - it might seem insignificant 'little purchases" but they are far from it.  
They add up.

​People will treat you as you let them.. Trump will treat us - as WE let him.

Hurt Trump where HE will notice it most.  
BUY Canadian.
Don't mistake our kindness for weakness...
Here's another opinion in the Toronto star.. it's not just shopping that's stopping.  ..     lwww.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2018/06/11/more-motivation-than-ever-not-to-visit-us.html

With TLC & THC
Georgia

With TLC & THC 
​Georgia

Lot's of time to think. 
Now that Storm has moved I find myself thinking about moving on myself.
Why stay 'here?  For the dogs... for the pool?   A Gazebo...  STUFF?
Why stay?  Is this 'house' worth it?
Why stay?  Convenience?  Comfort?
There is nothing convenient or comfortable being in a house where there is no love.
The dogs love me..   :)   Thank God.  Bird too. 

I'm taking some time off - going on a mini 'silent' retreat.  
I enjoy not speaking  - it physically gives my face a break, not speaking means not triggering my condition - and there are days I will do what ever it takes to try to get  break from 'this, the past week between the weather (pressure from rain),  added stress - I had 3 conversations on the phone each time I explained first - "I have a condition that causes me literal pain to speak on the phone"  so I don't like to repeat myself, thinking it  would be addressed by those in charge, so I don't have to repeat over and over.. Especially NOT to someone who just wants to hear gossip.
I want to go directly to have problem addressed  promptly - wouldn't  you?
                    Do you think any of these strangers cared?   No.  
They didn't give a fuck how I felt - so I thought why should I -  and I became BLUNT.  
Blunt & quick to the point & WILL again if need be.    
They wanted to 'gossip'.. and I don't give a fuck about gossip, nor do I have the time - I have better thing to do - like paint!  It has made this past week a nightmare, physically.
No medicine seems to be helping and I have absolutely had enough.
I can't even paint through it - lots of napping going on.

Time to take a break, go within & catch up on art work a few are waiting for, thank you for your continued patience,  I'm grateful people appear to understand - the longer I take.. the more thought  I've put into your art.

The personal project  I am currently working on also requires more concentration & focus,
time to take it to the next level.  

                With God all things are possible & the possibilities are ENDLESS.

Georgia 
​with TLC & THC

There is this good news: Finally.  

Did you read how much the Hydro board of directors  (part time) gave themselves a raise?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/hydro-one-raise-board-of-directors-1.4662385?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning  I can't help but ask... 
WTF is wrong with Canadians that we are ALLOWING this bullshit to happen???
No wonder we pay so much- they need to upgrade their STUFF for the summer- I guess.
Thanks Kathleen Wynne for killing us slowly. I will be glad when she is GONE. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/campaigner-liberal-ads-coalition-1.4661264
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Is #metoo dying down?   Hardly: 
www.cnn.com/2018/05/04/opinions/nobel-prize-literature-me-too-not-over-opinion-intl/index.html   & there will be more exposed.  It actually looks like it's happening ALL over the world, sad that it STILL needs to be addressed... all over the world.

Poppy & I just finished our latest book - The POWER of NOW, it's been around forever,  I'm glad I read it- - because we need to be reminded to be in the NOW... it's all that matters.  I'm all for forgetting the past, it serves no purpose other than 'hopefully' we learned lessons from it and what mistakes NOT to repeat.  Worrying about the future - theres no point. We have absolutely NO control.  None, we think we do.. we can hope & plan.. but  it's Gods decision. The power of NOW - is- it's hard to feel anything but fine- NOW - the birds remind me NOW is the time to listen to us sing & watch us fly. Now - BE happy, Be at peace.
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So, right here - RIGHT NOW I am exactly where God want's me to be - (you too) finishing up a few canvas paintings on this rainy afternoon.

with TLC & THC
​Georgia
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Sticks and stones can break our bones but names are just "words" usually uttered by  grumpy,  jealous,  insecure people.  

Learn this and then...   Let that shit go.

Who knows why we upset some people - just because we exist. How is it even possible to hate entire nations - a 'race' of people just because they live differently and look differently.
It happens all the time every day, every moment.  One of the saddest is to be simply disliked due to your gender or desired gender.  

Misogynist - what can we say about men who hate women & encourage the violence of women - they belong in jail. It is their lack of control and insecurities which make them behave so. I've met and know both sorts of men..  THANKFULLY,  I known many confident men, successful and kind men - never do they speak about women in a derogatory way- they exist  & this is the new generation of men who are going to succeed, the days of this bullshit & being 'pricks' are over.

'Bitch' is the most common term assigned by men to women over the decades...  
Bitch because we have no problems speaking up,  so be it  I've learned to embrace the inner Bitch.  I've wasted far too much time taking heed of others opinions... those days are done.
DO not waste YOUR time - Live in the NOW - focus on your gifts & talents and you will be happy while other are only distracted. Young women should be taught the correct definition of Bitch:  
A strong woman who isn't afraid to expresses herself and stand up for what she believes in.

A lovely young woman is missing in Toronto.. another woman missing. If you live in Toronto please pay attention, look, search.. help. I have the feeling this might end bad,  it does really seem out of the ordinary for this young woman.  This must be the most heartbreaking thing for any family.

Today if someone calls you a nasty name: Turn & say:  
"Thank You!... Lesson learned and now I shall move on- enlightened."
That is the gift they do provide - awareness - that they are struggling with issues and resort to name calling, knowledge is power - then you know who to surround yourself with- some people say keep you friends close & enemies closer - screw that!
I say - Keep that bad karma out of you positive way!  ;)

I have a few projects to complete- people are getting mail this week!
Time to venture out to the great backyard!

Have a lovely day - be good to yourself & remember to smile- this made me smile
hee hee  
Now my warm up is out of the way  I shall focus on a masterpiece!  ;D

With TLC & THC 
​Georgia

Yep this is me!
No make up, messy hair.. I' was so happy to share this photo with a few closest to me.  It was me Saturday (on the new medication)  you have no idea how hard it is even to get a photo with both eyes open due to my hemifacial spasms... this is me getting a break & being able to smile!  
This morning I see a post on IG where a woman shows her 'before & after' -what the difference  hair & lipstick does for your 'confidence'.  Fuck that!
Oh my gosh, enough with teaching woman we need lipstick and our hair done to be confident!  If you can go out into this world and be yourself as is - THAT is confidence!
Why let anyone define you other wise?  
If someone judges you on your outside appearance - the problem is with them.  
Women are ALREADY subject to all sorts of double standards - imagine how successful we would be if we could be like men and just be respected for who we are and what we do not for our "make-up" or our cleavage/booty.. imagine if MEN would only feel confident if they did their hair and put on some lipstick - such bullshit.  
Why encourage it? Why promote it?
Don't get me wrong- I've worn make-up and still do from time to time - I'm an artist & like to play with ALL canvas & some women (and men) are truly incredible make up artists  BUT    
                                Makeup does NOT define my level of confidence
                                           and it should not define yours.

PLEASE do NOT teach this to YOUR daughters!
Teach them to GO out into the world - head held high with a smile on their face - even if she forgets her LIPSTICK.
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 In the news:  This woman- for the record DOES not represent the majority of Canadians - she say's NOW "that's not who I am"  bullshit-  then WHO ARE YOU!? lol Cause you sure appear to be a racist nasty, threatening, redneck bitch (alcohol or not)... the crap that comes out her mouth - you don't say stuff like that if you don't believe it,  she's confident and wearing lipstick (it appears) there is an old  saying: Lipstick on a pig. 
Forget lipstick - focus on YOU.

I did too much this past weekend - because I felt so good to get a 'break' from twitch-  Saturday was great - reduced by almost 70%, the next day.. I'd say reduced by 40% .. Sunday good too but yesterday was only by about 20%.. I am happy to be able to smile even if for only a few moments interrupted. Lipstick or not- if you don't find  me attractive- fuck off- lol, I could care less.  I am not here for you. YOU do not define me.

BYW- Do you like my tassels? lol (image below)
A woman from Florida - Kat (I've never met) sent me this 'painting smock' - she bought  it & knew it would be 'big'  but she said it would be comfortable to paint in and artsy to boot!  
​I must say- I put it on to paint and it is super comfy!  
This is me.

If you don't like me- due to my looks or personality - stop visiting this blog.
It's that simple.

With TLC & THC
Georgia

NEXT, I am promoting for YOUNG woman to get ready to GROW Cannabis & why.
With a cute little painting called  'Girlfriends in the Garden'.  I named this girl "Honey".

Day care...  in the hot seat.  I can't draw about this.
I have concerns with daycare with good reason why.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-dayhome-death-elmarie-simons-ceira-mcgrath-plea-1.4631437?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning
Daycare...  when Storm was little  as you are aware  for many reasons I too wanted a break & needed one due to the many sleepless nights we experienced -  and I needed the work , we needed the $$$ living the dream- you know...  here are just a few things that happened :
- one daycare I interviewed the owner told me  (after Storm pointed to a glass expressing   wanting a drink) "he won't get a drink in this house until he learns to ask for it properly" she remarked. I looked at her stunned.  Storm was deaf- he could not speak properly, needless to say I never left him there. 
-One daycare lost Storm. Lost him for so long they had to phone me- "we can't find him." 
Imagine that drive from Newmarket simply to get 'some peaceful time'... he was frightened and hid. They eventually found him under a bathroom counter.   He never went back a couple of times but I never felt comfortable - do you blame me?
At school once after helping him with his garments in a bathroom the teacher left and tuned out the light... I just so happened to be volunteering (Thank God) & asked after 'not' seeing MY kid come thought the game activities "Where's Storm?"  That never happened again and they got an EARFUL - you know it.
Another time his sitter got careless and Storm got into the baby teething gel - accident happen all the time. ***DO NOT HAVE this stuff lying around!!!*** He became lifeless, I rushed him to the hospital- Imagine THAT drive & they immediately shoved a tube to administer charcoal in him to absorb the poison.  I watched the entire thing and it was not nice.                   That is just us! 

We are surrounded  by 'private' daycares - I see one everyday.. I usually hear kids crying every time they are out there -eventually, I do not enjoy it & we have discussed the issue in length - to the point  I'd like to relocate other days I get frustrated & think 'Why should we move.... when we moved here we did NOT anticipate living beside a private daycare - listening to kids all day, if that was what we wanted we would have MOVED beside a school, I'm not alone I've had other neighbours express the same concerns.
At the same time 'I get it' & understand we are all just trying to make a living.. if you look after kids = LOOK after the KIDS. The kids appear to be  looked well after' but with me working on 'dog bite prevention' books for one - dogs and too many kids stress me out.  The police constantly pulling over people who run these stop signs - in this SCHOOL zone- stress me out, I know it's only a matter of time before a child gets hit.  No wonder I long for a house in the hills.. alone.

I will report the next time I see 7 kids and a toddler on a trampoline - I would never forgive myself if I witnessed a situation and then found out a child was hurt.  I find I worry about others kids, what do I do? It's like they are in my own backyard somedays - I wish I could IGNORE it but I can not.  
                   Would YOU want me to - if it was your grandchild?
IF I see something I do not feel is safe for the children - I will contact authorities.
So SHOULD you!  
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How about before you have a child you try to figure out how to stay home to look after it yourself, have  family you can trust or a care giver  before you place your helpless child  in a strangers home who sees your child as a source of income $ & not a little living being to be  loved & watched not to be sat in a corner while they FB or IG.
* I would see in my sitter was on IG all day *IF so - there would be a 'NO.  Go check.  OR how about we demand our government into addressing the situation- either pay moms to stay home or we pay these *professional  providers well to CARE for our children. Make more services available- Professional day cares in schools.  This woman-  Arrrrrgh! & she should GO TO JAIL.  For herself... either way she will struggle with this forever... not as much as that family.
VERDICT:  calgary-toddler-1.4643301?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning
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I hope some of you realize why I say this over & over
Cannabis- safer than daycare.  YOU are the Gate Keeper for your children...
Parents are responsible for education on all things dangerous - truthfully.
Time to put things into fucking perspective so education& resources can be spent on checking daycares out - not shutting down  'legal'  individual businesses.

I  upgraded my Cockpit chair!! It was time, it is an important tool of the trade... & my old recycled! Poppy is loving it - me too.. NOW I'm about to draw- it was actually "too hot" out yesterday! LOL   I had to come inside - Oh Canada! I love you!  
Freezing one day - Humidx the next.