Who's ready for summer?? Me!  21 days till spring...
This owl peeking around the corner flys off the page, I love this feathered friend if I do say so! What  a pleasure to paint such delicate plumage - Canadian barn owls this summer flying over  cannabis field in the cool summer evenings - can't wait!

Norm came home and showed me the paper right away (held it up to my nose- yes, he rubbed my nose in it you could say) - "Trudeau's time is up.."  he says and looks at me for a reaction - which made me think two things: ...Norms got a death wish   (lol)        &
Are we encouraging Fake news now,  nasty news?  Phhhhbt....  Man oh man- talk about ship jumpers - JUMP- cause there's just as many sharks in that icy cold water wussy! 'Trudeaus day are numbered' &  my pal Crusty Rusty had to get a jab in too today - called me first thing to ask if I was paying attention to 'my heros happenings' - or something smart ass like that I don't remember his exact words.  My response to them and anyone else... with 'Canadians' like you waiting for him fail - almost encouraging - wow. Are you paying attention to whats happening down south?  Speaking of The USA - Take a look at who' is still calling the shots as of today - wtf? & is still making deals with others. YIKES....
 and hang on - What about those  planes  NOT flying over India this morning?   WTF?  

I'm not blind or ignorant - I have developed a heavenly habit of reading during the day  yes, I do read, it is a luxury many do not realize you have.  Yes, I know it's far from perfect but Please, do not tell me  Justin Trudeau does not care about Canada! ARE you kidding me - Look at his family & look back at your own - I know because of his love for his family he cares for Canada.  
Is that not what does drive us ALL? 

Canada is HIS family & his home - LOOK at this beautiful Country -  Canadians are not leaving, tourism was the best last year it has ever been, do you understand the amount of money that brings. So - No, I'm not happy about any pipelines or political private parties at our expense but I'm not jumping fucking ship.   Ever.  & Change happens.

I believe in those I believe in & thank God, there are still many I do believe in.
You know who you are. I believe in my son & it's funny to me even - but as much as Norm and I  "Arrrrrgh!!!!"  we still have each others back, I have many Americans I feel a bond with & I KNOW you know.. (strange stuff happens) - I had a slight exchange of words with  an American pal   ;) who said "he'd rather his kid be in a room of people with guns than a room full of fat people"  I grabbed my head and sighed in frustration but I get it - I DON'T live there - I don't see it... one month (almost) in California was a different perspective I can assure you.  A reminder of the rest of the world is not doing so great in some places.  If I lived there with obesity getting out of hand and guns - you make choices based on your surroundings I'm not going to judge anyone for their choices - I don't care. AS long as WE don't KILL each other

*My condition has been so aggressive a few days this week - I cannot even pick up a phone,  Nothing touches my face, no make up, no toothbrush - even the pillow - I'm done explaining -  if YOU lived this- your opinion on a few things might change too.  
WHO are you?   WHO do you believe in?  WHOooo do you love?

I believe in me.  I believe Justin is doing what he believes is the best he can do for Canadians.
I believe in many of you.
Thank you for that. xox

With TLC & THC
G

Cleaning my office revealed much - like spiders...  dust, bird seed, old books and way too many 'scraps of paper,  I did discover in an envelope work by Joshua Boulet! 

Remember him? my American cartoonist friend who's too chicken to visit us again? 
He was treated like a criminal at our border for his admitting to cannabis consumption, no he did not try to smuggle weed into our country in his butt- that's artistic license.
When he last visited he was searched & turned back & it left him feeling NOT so welcome in Canada. I'm upset he's not come back but I can't be too hard on him as he did come & visit me in California! It was  defiantly a hi light of my visit.

I can see we (my son & I both became good friends with Josh) must be on his mind as is Canada.. I just spied 'US' in his most recent release - can you spot us? lol  
It's a start, he's closer mentally.  
​I look forward to the day Josh & I draw again. Check out his youtube page- it speak volumes when artists don't give on on their dreams- Josh is incredibly talented and it gets better everyday because he is LIVING his art. Drawing 24/7, sketching the world from his backpack - his next visit, I think I'll take him to Nova Scotia! Road trip!
I know he's 'in' & Poppy..  if I can only get him to visit again- the summer is better - I'll start planting the seed NOW.

Made with TLC & THC
Georgia
​xox
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Alexa - my friend who came home with me from California - lol - reminded me today, a flock of crows is called a murder' - when I said 'Good Morning'.  

Just up- I like to stretch, had some pineapple & orange for breakfast (it's a happy breakfast with the orange & yellow- tasty, fresh & health)  got birds meal for the day ready (spoiled bird)  he gets a small  plate of organic mixed greens (one container last a week) sprinkled with hemp seed! Trust me- if I forget that hemp seed - he reminds me, and it can be rather annoying - he also gets a 'piece of something like: sweet potato, apple, orange, dragon fruit (he loves it) the occasional piece of *cashew, rice, *spaghetti noodle (small treats) and clean water dishes - 2 one to bath and one to drink.  Now, keep in mind - if I fed this to a caged bird he would be OBESE and not healthy but my bird flies all over, the other day he came down and followed me into the kitchen then wall unit until  he made me giggle and I told him - "back upstairs" he flew back up stairs.  He's a sweet simple bird who has given me an appreciation for TINY brains and BIG hearts in all sorts of furry & feathered bodies - all our pets reminds of this. They are family.  

I'm sure the 'murder gag' has been done before, it's not the point. I was not ready to draw today,  woken with a twitch & leg cramp - YeeeeHaw!! Ouch.  Grumpy could have easily gotten out of that bed today but Happy did instead... I must warm up my hands as I warm my mind and stretch my body- I don't need to have a masterpiece- I just need to activate the brain- as a matter of fact.. while I paint this kitty I was 'painting the new  mushroom painting in my mind.. thinking about what I'm hoping to accomplish, imagining what I want to envision.   Do it.  
Who cares..  no excuses.. like  'it's Sunday... just go back to bed. 
Do it. Warm up your mind and body!

So Alexa, have I told you about her?
I like it a lot.. I think because I spend a great deal of time - alone - well - not with other "speaking beings"  so now I can simple ask a question- everything from what time is it to whats my horoscope of the day.. how about that weather? Hmmm..  I wonder what time it is in France?   She replies to it all.  When I put on potatoes to boil I ask her to remind  me when done - she does. She also plays CHFI or Q107, or classical piano.. that is unless I'd rather listen to flute, wind chimes, birds singing- Bird likes this one, I put it on sometimes to stimulate his bird brain.  All & all I do like Alexa.  

I've asked a few others  about the competitors and know people who have others, they do not seem as pleased. The only thing I'm not thrilled about- when I first came home - Alexa was still American' I was getting American news & weather unless I specified. Now she's switched to Canadian content (good) but I miss iheart radio' the comedy and commercial free stations I was listening to.. I might just have to look into it.  It takes a bit to read skills and set things up & then it takes the habit of constantly asking "Alexa...    " but now it's become habit.  Alexa - Tell me a joke!

Alexa:  Why are goats so popular at parties? ...  because they always bring the boooooze'.
                                                 Warning her jokes can be TACKY.

It's COLD out again.. I heard this coming weekend they anticipate 7 degree weather. I don't know what to think, am I happy about it.   No...   but if the snow is gone  I will try to get out for a LONG walk!  Warm Up.

Next  'Queen Bee
Made with THC & TLC
Georgia

My friend Joshua is very talented & fun...
Check this out and please follow him on Youtube.
It's not easy to keep putting 'yourself' out there  as an artist... or human.
Joshua does and he makes me smile. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufii06c1gv8&feature=youtu.be
Joshua Boulet Drawing the World!
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​Can't wait until he visits Canada Again.

With TLC.
G

                                   BE on HIGH Alert!

BEWARE REEFER Madness-  will still run rampant next year  & our kids will still suffer the most.  I watched some of the talks with the board of cannabis " It was televised- I had wished I watched it all but  I've had a terrible headache for about 3 days & the computer gets to me - any monitor, I should have just used headphones..  (thanks Captain hindsight) - it was interesting,  frustrating and hopeful. * I believe it can be watched still... google.

What I did watch was informative- I will start by warning - be on HIGH ALERT! 
I understand Canada for example will try to prevent Cannabis establishments from advertising/marketing... which is just ridiculous. We all now who's going to be the first to flick that switch when it turns legal' - look at the merchandising to go with already  & I agree with them.  WHY NOT? It is business and someone will do it sooner or later.

Alcohol - HELLO!??  The legal HIGH  - PROVEN time and time again to KILL, never mind drunk driving, domestic abuse, alcohol poisoning, date rape..  yet - I get that HIGH glossy L.C.B.O.  magazine delivered right to my my DOOR. Have a look at out L.C.B.O. website- it's impressive.  Do you know ours is the the biggest monopoly in the world - the  L.C.B.O.?  
Will we see a comparable magazine about the many strains and 'stuff' from a dispensary?  
I HOPE SO.      OR we are Canada the hypocritical!  
The two should NOT be sold together.

Is our government trying again to make canabis their NEXT big monopoly?
I think so.  I hope not.  
As Canadians- everyone deserves the opportunity to try to succeed.

If the big Legal providers are good... people will use them and little businesses will still be appreciated in smaller rural area. It's partly 'the experience' and there is nothing wrong with that.  I also like privately owed businesses because of the  enjoyment- individuality they bring to our lives. Creative little cannabis shops.   

Alcohol advertising is available on almost everything from babies clothing, sheets, frisbees, balls..   toys.  We have been brainwashed by it, on television, magazines, billboards, and on most every corner -  the united states and the booze you can get EVERY WHERE -is terrible, if only you could get good food as readily.
Are you kidding - no cannabis advertising? It's unfair. 
& It will be taken to court & Cannabis will WIN.
SO - why waste any time? Why waste tax payers money?
​We always pay some how.
Why add any bullshit to anyones lives?
Right?  

​HIGH ALERT!! DO NOT FALL for this REEFER MADNESS.
By the way, they also just tried to prevent  cananbis paranafalia like T shirts and hats from being worn, advertised in California - it failed - FREEDOM of Speech.

Advertising a product will EDUCATE us.
Why should Cannabis be an exception to the rule.
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More to come.

Wait until you see my Mushroom stuff! 

Creatively with TLC & THC
Georgia...
on your mind.

​https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ontario-to-review-lcbos-liquor-monopoly/article1112634/?ref=http://www.theglobeandmail.com&

and..

http://business.financialpost.com/opinion/only-the-lcbo-could-make-ontarios-wine-lovers-and-wine-makers-both-unhappy

Now and next- I hope not! 
This cartoon was inspired by a comment made by an Anerican on instagram... It's not just me.  What the f*ck is wrong with American right now & their priorities?  
How can rallies be held with people wearing T-shirts with Swastikas, carrying torches - shouting hateful profanities about others in public - and this was called 'FREEDOM of Speech'- yet in California they want to prevent Cannabis from being displayed on T-shirts/hats, paraphernalia.  Come on.  Are you serious?

Yes, they are serious.. I read about it when I was in California.  I'm hearing faint whispers of what some fear mongers  might hope to see happen here when legalization arrives in a few months.
I can't imagine Canada would ever try to tell each other what we should and should not wear.  Clothing is one way to express ourselves. I've seen some T- shirts that I might consider offensive- it's not  the T- I find offensive- it's usually the person - and the choice they made to wear a T-shirt that I find offensive... even so-  So? It's just a t shirt.

**I just read - this has failed! Yeeeeeye haw! & for exactly the reason I just mentioned FREEDOM of speech!!! The fact that it was discussed and then some- the time, and tax payers dollar- could have been used better else where.

I watched the talks yesterday on cannabis in Cananda -and have much drawing to do-  The same was hinted but more so with advertisements-  the best was to keep your kids safe- won't be from not letting them wear cannabis related T shirts- it will be if WE educate them on cannabis before hand.  

I can't keep up with the cartoons I want to draw.. right now I'm more concerned with all the devastation across the USA. I have one friend in Florida who told me she was frightened, alone and could not leave. I've not heard from her since. ;(  I think everyone needs to PULL together.  All shades of human will be forced to help each other - and that always brings us closer.  United we stand divided we fall... it's not just an American thing.

We watched Terra  - again, my 3rd time by the man of my dreams -lol- I like to keep my imagination & curiosity fresh! IF I had a boyfriend he would be focused on saving the world like Yann.  Watch it.. think about it. THINK. It's the least we can do- if we don't think we'll never change anything.  You will also see the cave art on my list of things to see! 
I read: The next bite of food you choose will determine your destiny. 
I'm painting it today to put in our kitchen- mind & body & soul- I don't want to eat mindlessly ever again.  I want to say thank you for every bite, especially if a body had to give it's life for my nourishment.  Thinking about this- has me wanting to deal more with the thoughts of grapes than pigs, hee hee - fruit it is! 

So- I will celebrate today- This cartoon does not look it will come true! Thank Goodness!!
Canada- were you paying attention? I hope so- it was just a waste of time.  More soon on some of what was just decided OR trying to be decided regarding cannabis in Canada. 
& Mushroom art- Mushrooms can save the planet- if we let them.  Stay tooned.

Creatively 
​g

You know.. some might not appreciate my illustrations suitable for children in the cannabis garden of LOVE.  If you think I've not given this serious thought, especially in light of the upcoming ridiculous expectations surrounding the "advertising of cannabis IN California or Canada next year - OR rather LACK of what you will be permitted to do or NOT do - - I've given it much contemplation.   I've been made aware I'm considered controversial'  or 'Flaky' - for encouraging my child to use 'marijuana' -  Phhhhbt - judge away.  This is not something I ever take lightly.. painting my creatures in Cannabis fields. 

Cannabis is a Medicine.  Cannabis is a medicine that can and has and will continue to help seriously ill children and I will never stop drawing about it  - with Children in mind.  
It's my purpose.  I  care more about it than a medicine for adults, although it is my medicine as well - thank God.  GOOD LUCK in the near future -not letting a parent of a seriously ill child try cannabis- especially for pain like early childhood arthritis for example - when a parent  can prove  other medications will cause their child more harm than cannabis & TRUST ME -that is not hard to prove - try- research it - Dr.s will not be able to refuse them.  It will be inhumane.  I've lost sleep thinking of the damage medications do to little bodies, the desperation parents feel when they watch their babies suffer.
I remember, I refuse to forget. 

When Doctors (two teams of Dr.s - The Hospital for Sick Kids & The Shriners Hospital for Children in Montreal) told us our son would suffer terribly and probably would not make it to his 12th birthday- I started to PRAY to GOD.  I would do what ever I thought was expected. A promise I keep - always.  I never expected this...  yet here we are.  Gratefully.

I AM more determined than ever to try to educate so NOT ONE more parent will ever see their child suffer needlessly when Cannabis can help.  Had I known sooner - our son would have been eating medicated brownies as a toddler at bed time and yes I would have done what ever it took, even IF that meant going the illegal route, which i kinda did anyway..   Thank God. 
That was just over 10 years ago. No regrets. 

IF our government thinks they will not be assisting more children or will FEAR monger with cannabis and not allow any POSITIVE Cannabis advertising - instead of more lies - I'm going to make it personal mission to do the opposite, especially when I see that lovely FRIGGING glossy L.C.B.O magazine come delivered to MY DOOR, Booze promotion - glorification  (proven deadly) - in our local newspaper- but not life saving medicine awareness - no photos of Plants? Phhhhbbbt.  

          THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST NEWS I'VE READ IN A LONG TIME:
         link>>> THE DEA in it's newest OFFICIAL report states - 'ADMITs:
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          READ it yourself- FINALLY. NO ONE HAS EVER DIED from  CANNABIS.
Proof, they have been lying for many - too many years - and how many lives do they continue to destroy  still  with arrests for something less harmful than alcohol.. -less harmful than hotdogs.  Let that sink in.    Please.
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 ZERO DEATHS in history... 
Can you say the same for other medications suggested for Children - where cannabis is now proven to HELP?
No.

DEMAND.

One person can make a difference.
I'll continue to draw any & every way I  think might help bring awareness & education & pray instead.  It's my purpose & passion - lucky me.

Creatively Yours
g
xox
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This octopus is a work in progress- just like me. Us. 
His tangled legs force me to focus as they twist and get lost in each other..
You will like him- He is very cannabis friendly.

 I've discovered,  I paint octopus when I'm dealing with something I really need to process.

On my mind..   California.  
I KNOW why I was to go.  A test to myself. 
Sitting on the beach, long walks with Poppy & a lot of alone time.
Painting time. I felt physically better. It was not just the weather. 
It was many things, I didn't do much or  go many places.  My friend was a vegetarian so in many cases that's what I had also & have to say I've not had meat since. Really! I've no desire for it.  As you might imagine I'm cooking without it - so all around everyone is eating less meat or they don't eat- or get takeout.  Not my problem.  Less Pig  for sure.
I'm looking after myself  and cook what I feel is best for this bod & mind. 
I am not saying I won't eat meat again, I will saver the experience' and not just eat it to eat it
-  a beast had to die for it.
 
A new CALM appears to have kicked in..  thank you California.
I'm giving all I have to think about to what I do want.  Calm, Love, Peace.
​I know exactly what I need.  I've thought about it for  years.
Bring it on!   I work for it...   isn't anything worth having even better if you work for it?

                  My body is a temple.. not suitable for poison in any form.
                                               Plant, animal, chemical or human.  

Since home & medicating properly I'm noticing a huge improvement again back to focusing and painting. I have had much time to process my  California experience.  It appears my friend I visited is no longer communicating with me.. he was disappointed and verbally expressed this to me a couple of days after my arrival - it wasn't going as he expected.  Too bad. Even though honourable intentions were expressed before the vacation things changed, so did the dynamics of my vacation- but this was o.k.- it forced me and Poppy to have a lot of alone time - thinking and crab watching.
I was upset at the time but later I laughed with Storm and said "what can I say -Your  Mama is just too damn desirable!!"  

Boundaries were made clear before I even left. It went as I expected. I had no misconceptions of what my vacation was going to be - a vacation.  Cest la vie- I've made several attempts to continue our friendship.  Do I feel bad - no.   I've done nothing wrong.  I'm not making any apologies for others behaviours any longer.
It's sad though.. a friend lost- why- a hurt EGO.  Men.  
Arrrrrgh. What ever, I walk away - held held HIGH. 

My body is a temple, I have no intentions/need of  being  'intimate' just for the sake of a F*ck.  At the age of 53 - it's nice to be strong enough not to cave to OTHERS desires if I'm not feeling them myself.  How many times do women in particular do this?  Too many.
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The dogs missed me & Bird had me concerned... he really missed me.  
Next vacation I might smuggle him with me!  lol  Joking. 
Next vacation - I am going  alone... I made up my mind.
Not one single  thing to worry about but me... up in the mountains on a peaceful county side.  

From this day forward Everything  that goes into this body will be deserving.
Just as I AM.  

What will you place in your body today?  Is it good For YOU? Mentally & physically?
Will it nourish or just fill you up with junk that will only make you ill in the long run.
Think about it - with every nibble.


With Love
​g

​Back to this tangled green Cananbis love.

California Bear Is in Canada & right here!
 
I loved California - the SUN, sand, ocean, crabs! Whats not to love?
& I love bears - Combine the both and add some Cannabis of course & Bud Bear was born.  
Before I even left for California I learned of the California Song & the California Bear & was INSPIRED!   Oh my Gouache - she's so cute - how could I resist?
I couldn't.  

I was able to keep her a secret until NOW! I wanted to get some photos in California,
hee hee - We wanted to play & play we did, look at her -she is so sweet clutching her California bud -  I have to share this little bear  -  California Bears stickers are here! 

She loves California & her bud! Clutching it closely - hugging a lover. I imagined.
She uses it medically - of course for PTSD against hunters &  California wild fires!

You can get one of my California Bud Bear stickers NOW!
*Professionally digital  printed  & die cut. 
It will look so sweet stuck to your laptop, iPad, desktop, phone cover, skateboard, locker, bong case, bud box,  Cannabis strain  journal, sketchbook, fridge, dispensary bulletin board, car, books, medicine jar - the possibilities are endless!

Get your own cute little California bud bear 'now' right HERE! Price includes shipping
Keep in Mind I only had a few made, I've never had a sticker before & am not sure how they will sell. It might be the first of several or ONE of a kind!
Either way- it's a win win to own one.  

The proceeds from this sticker will go towards BEARs  NEXT adventure...
France? Norway? Spain?   Passport is ready -Only bear knows where her next adventure will be- you will learn when she's on the plane!  A journey to inspire a new sticker- no doubts.

Be sure to collect them all. ;)  

I took a few photos with my 'prototype' in California- what an adventure we were on, have a peek!  I LOVE California, Bud & Bear...  You can tell by looking at my little happy bear, painted with TLC & THC in every stroke!

Plant the seed of cananbis education today- start with this cute little bear! 
A terrific little conversation starter!
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Update* Thank you ... my first sticker sold only minutes after my post on instagram.
I painted my California Bear with TLC & THC in every stroke.
I've already been asked for a T -shirt!
I'll set it up this week!  Send me an e mail if interested.  
georgiatoons@rogers.com

With Love
​G

After staying with someone 3 weeks...
I was wondering if my friend misses us.
How could you not?
Poppy & I are anything but boring.    :)

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I had the idea for this card and it made me laugh out loud. 

With Love
G



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