This view tho...  My studio is tiny and I'm constantly changing it to make is as 'fucntional' as possible.. if I ever feel cramped or frustraited  I Look up & Look out. Wow.    
Especially right now,  all the rain we've had - how glorious & green is the garden! 

Norms busy on the roof- getting ready to put in our RED fireplace - I'm very excited, and the past few mornings have been chilly - wee.  
Canada has approved Psilocybin research for 4 Canadians - cancer patients  AMEN! ABOUT time - hurry up with the red tape and help more Canadians access this medicine - proven to assist with anxiety and depression.  Here is the thing.. may ARE accessing it - NOW - illegally, because they know  the potential and to put anyone in jail for this' - is a cannabis all over again. Read: How to change your Mind, watch the countless documentaries on Psilocybin & Micro dosing, Educate yourself on the topic - KNOW - don't judge.  
Books too...  around for decades.  The time is NOW.

I attribute Psilocybin to finally helping me  DEAL with he past instead f shoving it aside..  a life of depression  which I understand NOW (completely out of my control) until older & wiser & learning how to acknowledge, embrace & accept my past is what is helping me heal. 
Like it or not- I don't care.. don't read it.  NOT just that BUT 2 really caring, helpful doctors who have always taken he time to listen and acknowledge & help..  the psilocybin were the  finally push - I needed.  Mushrooms have taught me I am LOVED.  Ha.  Go figure.

It was indeed a evening with Psilocybin when I drew  'my past' - on paper for my own eyes to see so - I could NO LONGER deny.  
Mushrooms made me step back and acknowledge:
 Hold On!
What the fuck!??
That's enough.
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You are a child of god.. created to create!
Amen.

I painted Eve after reading about Adam & Eve & symbolism in  the: 12 Rules for Life..
Imagine being ratted out by your own mate - to God..  all because you were mislead by a sneaky snake.  Not much is different today.. mates turning on mates.. snakes  in human form still being snakes.  Women get blamed for it all- I guess she held Adam down and force fed him. Phhhbt.   Some say it was an apple, historians say was likely a pomegranate..  to be awake after consuming it- I think Eve probably have a mega does of psilocybin.  

Imagine one second being innocent, naive - to seeing as God sees - Yikes.  
I think Disney should make an Adam & Eve adventure & the 12 rules.   I'd watch.
Netflix has an animated movie I enjoyed FYI: Lava Island
and Alpha was also enjoyable. It's nice to get a break without hearing about Covid Or Trump - hopefully both will be eliminated before 2020 is done. 

The snake shimmers gold with iridescent paint  & reflects off of Eve.  I think it will look lovely in the new outhouse - Norms next project- it's going to match the house, coop & barn. Yay! It's looking like a sweet little compound here.  
The chickens & goats do not like rain & it has been RAINING. It's like we don't even have any creatures- fascinating. Much easier than I had anticipated.  Raining cats and dogs has me painting cats & dogs,  I was blessed with PAINT! More paint than I've ever been able to purchase in my life,  I was finally able to purchase some (Norm picked it up for me at DeSerres - he had to go buy some supplies we can't get here.  I shall celebrate by sharing the love & art.. my art is an extension of my love & life - since it's what I do. 

A few peoples pets have made me smile on Instagram - I'll paint them and post them & only give it to the person 'IF' they recognize their pets.  In between painting paintings.  I also have couple of commissions on the go... In my brain dancing around, waiting to be next'.  This social distancing is easier & easier as more time passes, more painting is getting complete.  It's all about baking today - getting craft in the kitchen too- blackberries ripening on the vine have me all excited for pie.  What will you create today?

​With TLC & THC 

I love Kombucha!  I have tried many - especially in California when there.
So, when I saw Lucs Brew I picked it up and it's delicious! I was impressed.  
​It's all it claims: Bubbly, tasty and refreshing - made with this cool, crisp  Haliburton water.
I finally, LOVE drinking waater from my tap. The best I've ever tasted. if I do say so. hee hee!  I Found the company Lucs Brew on IG and then learned he delivers! Yay!!

We instantly hit it off, he's a really nice young man who is working tirelessly at his passion & craft along with his family & friends contributing...  isn't that lovely?  How it should be ;)  He's educated on his herbs/ingredients & the reasons for good health - body & mind. & he's learned the gift of being attentive to those speaking to him.  I don't think he's 'like this' to be a wise business man- just a good person, but it will clearly  help his business.

During the winter with limited contact with the outside world, I asked if I could paint him  - "..sure!"   My intention was to add bottles in the background but for some reason the forest just appeared - which is very suiting for Luc imo, he seems quite comfortable in his enviornment.  I've learned he is a very nice human, as his his lovely partner, both have visited to check out the coop.   They going to do well, I know...  
 I think he's helped with me not missing Storm as much.  :)  
 Now, I understand WHY the kombucha is so good - made with lots of love.

I'm trying to decide 'who to paint next, I was thinking of  Eve' after reading the 12 Rules of Life.  I have such great photos from Storms visit I'm having difficulty picking which one to try to paint next. We also went on a Hike & it was a very impressive foray, I'll share some photos next. It's mushroom painting time - Today is a beautiful day to do just that! 

with THC & TLC
Georgia

I might paint this - It makes me smile every time I look at it! :D

Time to paint myself/something happy!  What better than our entertaining goats.  We are utterly facinated  with this pair.  Sativa does not have utters, but I googled & goats have two - looking like a pair' hee hee - so I added them just for the fun factor.  The agility of goats is no secret but to watch it daily - is fascinating!  They jump and land as if jet propelled & land on a dime.  I'll be hanging this one in the new 'goat barn'.. much smaller than the chicken coop - but more than comfortable, for goats to sleep.

I understand why goats like company - these two are alwasy together, they even play hide & seek and have me playing it now too. They love it- the moment they see me run arond the coop they follow and peek around the corner - I jump out and they run the other way- and turn back to look for me again. Who knew we'd have so much joy with chickens and goats.  Thank God.  Oh - they got loose! LOL -  but they looked into the forest , at Daqisy and we chased them back & they ran back  in the pen,  I don't think they will take off. Still no roaming until they have on collars and come when called.

It's been a difficult week... trees down,  TN, weather, local shooting and watching the USA - almost 1000 deaths today - 940 (I think I read) in one day.  Arizona is storing refridgeration trucks for bodies and people still rebel against wearing a mask.  :(   No wonder Im beat, in bed before the chickens - the thunderstorm last night was enough to get all the rain barrels over flowing! A few friends seem to be feeling the same- I'll be glad when Covid is gone.

Yesterday, I was sent a gift from a someone on instagram ( a stranger really- we've never met)  - sweets - Yay!  A box of Pulparindo  (!the last time I had it was in Mexico - I loved it)   it's hot , spicy & sweet & a box of DeLaRosa  Marzipan - which is not like traditional German marzipan.  The kidness of 'strangers...  Go figure.  It was much appreciated.

It's Friday & I enjoy listening to "the Cannnnoooeee!"  100.9FM to unwind into the weekend. I keeop meaning to mention they have a Podcast as well that discusses many enviornmental issues in Haliburton & area- such as natural burials, tree loss, turtles  many topics & ways to help or educate yourself.  Have a listen. I know a few of my American friends have/do and enjoy it, the Canadian content is outstanding!  Why all radio stations (in Canada) do not encourage or play this much Canadian music is a beyond me. 

We gave away our first eggs! Yay!  I'm making a chicken to put up by the gate and when I have extra eggs I'll tell my friend to pick them up on the way by!  So far so good. It feels good to give - even if I did'nt lay them. hee hee  'Fresh laid Butt Nuggets'. (on PIN)  It's a dream come true - to be here... to be neighbourly  & help others around us, if we are able...  I thank God for the timing & the journey. 

Oh, the orange kitty was taken - Good, I'm glad.  I'll be patient & wait for God to give us our next - adventure.  I'm overwhelmed with happiness at our new family - dreams come true.  The fact that they go to bed every night on their own.. wow.
I hope my goat painting made you smile. Indica & Sativa LOVED it!   They told me so.  ;)

With TLC & THC
Me.
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I was up before Forhorn- Celebrating the day! Cockadoodle-doo0000!! 
One year ago today we took posession of our new home, this time last year I was driving up with a truck full, crying tears of joy.  It's hard to believe it's been a year already...  AND  it's ALSO Our 28th Anniversary!  HOLY - I am always amazed at the number of years we have been together.  God knew.. I can tell you, after 28 years.. I can't think of anyone else I would want to or could'  continue this journey with.   What has helped us is our love for our son & our passion to create - together we make some pretty cool, fun stuff.  

Our agent Tom chose the date of 'move in'- we were too preoccupied to realize it was our anniversary... hee hee .. 28 years & we almost didn't make it.   I remember Tom telling Norm - in our old garage:
    Listen, she's packed... she's moving.  You better make up your mind, pretty quick. 
It's why I am grateful for Tom, who went above & beyond & he also INSISTED- (as we were going to sign papers on a different house) that we come see this house- "If Ive ever seen a house for someone - it's you" & he was correct. God sent Tom to help me- I told him that numerous times. AMEN.  I painted him to thank him (below) I hope he likes it- it did make me giggle- I know he is into Harley Davidson so I 'played' with his painting. I think he should use it as his new business card! Hee hee

ONE YEAR later here we sit!  BOTH very happy - you see it with our coop & new extended family.  Norm got up today & vacummed this morning... without being asked.
Brought a tear to my eye. lol   WE absolutely STILL have our moments- heated  words  a bit of yelling- usually on my part & then it's over- we sort it out & carry on. That's life. That's relationships. That STILL 'working at our marriage'.  I didn't want someone who wanted to stay- cause thats the way it is- screw that... I see too many 'miserable mirages'..we continued as a team- to enjoy & GIVE thanks!  I make him - "Did you give thanks for another beautiful day??" I ask (& insist) over our first coffee. He knows better and says :  Thank You! 

I made breakfast  & we'll celebrate by feeding he chickens, weeding the garden, building a goat barn! Fuck YEAH!  This has been one of the best years of our lives.. the only 'one' missing is Storm.  When he visits he feels at home & that's all that matters.  
With the year it's been- Covid 19,  I am celebrating every second of this day.  We bought this house on July 10th 2019  but our old house sold 9 months later - yikes on APRIL fools day, 2020 during a pandemic!  Had it not sold... just one month more & yes, we would have been in serious trouble - we could have lost everything, owning '2 homes' we could not afford.  Cowabunga - YES! Thank you God!!  Praise Jesus! < helped me through it ALL!
Jesus assured me 'I could do this! FOR BOTH of us.. '   Believe it or don't..
Here we sit.  Amen.

HAVE FAITH. 
 
I've enjoyed isolation- I've struggled with venturing out anyway, only because I love it here so much.  This morning in the pen, Ginger showed us yet another reason to celebrate today, Indica's nuts* fell off!! Yeeeehaw. LOL I told Norm I'm making him a keychain for our anniversary...  Ginger was walking over to show me what she found. It took me a second... at first I thought she successful captured & killed a chipmunk.
* The male goats testicles are wrapped with an elastic band and over time the circulation cuts off & the nuts fall off. He certinally did'nt seem to mind or notice & no - no baby goats.  
It has me pondering why can't we do this to proven pedophiles?  Or rapist... it would be a start in the right direction, imo.  Now you know.  

I am also celebrating reading today: Canadian police chiefs want to decriminalize all drugs for personal possession- REALIZING it is a mental health issue- Hallelujah!!!  HOLY!
 If that alone, isn't reason to celebrate - I don't know what it- so celebrate!!

With THC & TLC & some psilocybin tea...  me.

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 Discovery in the coop!  
Woodchips! Weeeee - we have a woodchipper & a Pine tree fell (on the driveway)- perfect for the PEN. Reading Food for the Gods - talk of woodchips and how easily mushrooms grow in them - sure enough, Norm spied a tall mushroom (no idea of the type) in the middle of the path - gave me a giggle.  Chickens eat most anything I read, I wondered what would happen to a chicken who eats a pyscadelic.   Cockadoodle dooooo!  They see in full color so I'm sure it would be quite the trip.  They wouldn't die.  Bird did not eat everything I gave him, he was quite selective - Chickens are smarter than most give them credit & boy oh boy -are they curious,  I don't plan on feeings them psilocybin anytime soon.

We do have a cannabis plant in the pen- right on the deck of the coop & it's being ignored by goats & chickens. I wonder if this will change once buds appear- yes, it will because I'm not giving it to them! LOL   I'll be treating myself to some home grown.  Storm grew them, I'm just watering & watching the green beauties develop.

 There is nothing neater than going into the coop and finding eggs, I say finding - because they hide them- NOT in the nesting box, behind hay stacks, behing feed pails, behind trees.. we feel like a Easter egg hunt every day - we are averaging 2 a day - which is more than sufficant! We don't eat eggs daily  & the next time Storm visits he will go home with a  dozen fresh eggs! 

It's time to paint the next portrait- TOM.. the background is complete, I sit in this tiny studio with an endless view of green, birds, beasts & goats calling & I feel beyond blessed! They do, they call & look right at the dining room window when I go and talk to them, unless I go outside.  They are funny & sweet but not letting me pat them... yet.  Indica seems to like me more and has starting sitting in my chair!  Sativa has issues with Poppy & Poppy is not impressed.   lol  Goats- making us smile...  
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What else is making me smile these days- the thought of TRUMP being GONE.  
Then, we will ALL have something to TRULY celebrate in 2020!
I wish, Michelle Obama would run. 

With TLC & THC
Georgia

Bird died.   I cried.
I've had bird since January 2015, I trained him to fly free - first in my office - then he'd explore my bedroom  & fly downstairs at the last house, when he wanted company.  Bird had a huge personality and would smack my guests on the head - if he liked you.. some it took months, others minutes before you'd be ducking as bird did his flyby'.   Bird hated when I cried.. he'd fly in my bedroom & stare (glare at me) as if to say: Enough.. get up and keep going.  

He'd call out!  Sounding like a car alarm and chirp until I'd say- I hear you bird!.. or I'm right here bird, come see me... & he would.  He's fly in my tiny studio & sit on my easel, desk lamp or his favourite spot - my tiny desk ROOR bong- lol (he love sitting on my bongs).   

Storm & I were able to hold bird and snuggle him and he liked it. I'd kiss him on his beek and he'd peck me back - very gently & he could pinch, if he wanted to.  Most amazing- Bird never flew away.  I would go out and wander in the woods only to return (hours later) & notice ! I forgot to close the screen door when I left! My heart would beat faster until I saw him. Usually sitting on top of his cage looking at me again as if to say: Where the fcuk did you go?! I was worried.  He also told me when the fire went out I guess sensitive to the heat from the chimney - he'd start chirping until I'd get up from my desk to see what all the comotion was about- until I noticed a pattern- It was time to throw a log on the fire. Ask Norm, he'll tell you - it's true.  

I cried until I gave myself a headache and fell asleep.  I'm still teary and can't help but notice the lack of  chirping & singing.. it will take a bit.  I knew it was coming tho.. I told Storm, when he was here: Birds not been himself lately.
He'd fly & land on the floor lately & that was not normal & he was not singing as much.
I read when I got bird,  they usually live 5 - 15 years.. I wished I had the 15.

The one thing that helps me is: I LOVED BIRD & BIRD knew it..  fresh hemp daily (organic),  fresh greens all year long! It was a given 'Birds salad'- always mixed greens - organic! He ate what ever I ate (mostly - only safe things)  because he could fly & was a powerful flier he did not get obese.  A slice of apple or pear daily, he loved sweet potato... so Bird was spoiled.  No wonder he never flew away.   I know I will miss him forever.. I do not think I can or will replace him. 

I was grateful that I started this  chicken painting "commotion in the coop" & decided to honour Bird, by NOT laying around feeling sad - paint.  
Charles Schults, said not being able to create at all times, was for amatures.
Our gift is never gone.  Learn to use it at all times & it will help you most through the most difficult times.  Life has bad days and good days and really sad days...  
God teaches us many lessons, for many reasons.  What did I learn.
I was good to Bird & Bird loved me as much as I loved his tiny little self.

I was educated on how  tiny Birds can love & care for us Humans... how many can say that?
Bird was  a gift from God I was incredibly grateful to experience.

with TLC & THC
Georgia
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Pondering death...  difficult not to.
I start with death...
I am tired from not sleeping well.  We are both so tired we pass out at about 9:30.  
We wake up several times during the evening - I think it's pandemic (symptom) related as it was not happening before..  It is an o.k. problem to have, considering the death count.
I also have new lighting that goes off' when raccoons & bears visit my back deck..
so far so good.. no more bears.  ;D  Just me, in the morning from the raccoons.
 
I can't keep up with all the art as I'm outside creating art too the past 2 lovely days.
Self isolation has never been easier.  Norm and I are getting MUCH accomplished! 
He made today 'homemade apple cider for us to enjoy this evening.  Our path of woodchips is comlete and looks... like a path you want to take!  The dogs are enjoying this life as much as we are and don't wander- I think they get it now..
It's just the start.  In between I create art. If I'm not too tired.  
I don't even think of a  studio - I get quite a bit accomplished in my tiny studio  & I need only go outside to explore Gods greatest creation - Earth- soon it's mushroom season - birth! 

I'm designing & (were creating) a NEW  'Private sign' for the end of the driveway,  Bumble is going to a new home with his little friends.. More on that soon.  I am excited to start- it's going to be a 'BIG project!  Below is the finished portrait of the baby I painted, she was so cute - the moment I saw her with her, little chubby fists clutched as though she was holding  butterfly I had to paint her. He parents are pleased.  She can let me know in a few years. lol 
She is a new human..   birth!  
Thank God babies, plants.. birds and bees are all still being born.
 Give Thanks!!!

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Mother of God....  Wash your Fucking hands!  
This was my reaction after learning a retirement hospital/home near me has at least 12 deaths- maybe more now, due to Covid-19.  Letters have been sent to the families of the remaining residents- encouraging them NOT to consider using ventilation to save them, if need be.  I kinda get it. Still.  This is a whole new thing to wrap our minds around - age & being expendable.   For all those not worried  about it - you too will get older one day -so don't be a asshole.  People losing parents - all over & horribly - hurts.  I can't even imagine the pain famalies are feeling all around the world & can NOT even grieve  the loss of the loved one.  Pray for us sinners.  This painting looks fantastic - if I do say so, hanging in my bathroom.  All the reminding I need. 

This is just the start,  the number of deaths in Canada will climb much higher.  
When you learn about energy, mood and collective conscience - you understand the level of sorrow - like none this World has ever seen... the sooner we sort it out the better. For that reason alone, never monitary.

It will be back to normal' what ever that was.. my normal after all this is over will definately be somewhat NEW. How about you? I think I'll continue to wash my hands more and cook more - I know we all "feel" healthier.  As for Peace, it doesn't get much better for Peace - I am exactly where God wants me to be.   Thankfully.  
I am amazed, I am here, really.

Praying - more than usual.  I pray the Rosary.. thinking of several and  naming many in hopes they'll stay safe in this arduous times. It's all I can do - at least it's something.  & really IF Mary were here in these times- I doubt she'd be concerned with using the 'word' - WASH YOUR FUCKING HANDS!
We must do what ever it takes to get the point across.
  
If that's all you are worried about than you seriously have not paid attention to what's happening outside & your probably one of the lingering still venturing outside so - STAY THE FUCK HOME - for what looks like a MONTH.  Or More.

I DO believe in the power of prayer... many do.  
"May is the new April!"  Yeeehaw.
The snow is melting here & the girls are wrestless. Soon we'll be out searching our property for mushrooms, looking for bear tracks, planting vegetables for deer not to eat...  painting and praying....  life goes on & so shall we.

Mother of God... pray for us. ALL.

​Georgia

It's rainging cats & dogs..  kinda.  It's rainging and I'm painting cats & dogs anyhow.
Kittle litter discoveries. I've seen photos of psilocybin grown in jars and one reminde me of catlitter.  Some psilocybin grow out of cowshit - this I know.. so.

I met a lovely young lady at my new dentist office - which I'm pleased with here in Minden.
We pilled out our phones and shared our children photos (furry children).. She sent me some photos so I decided to paint them - they looked like such characters- I could tell. 
Below is the painting.  Dogs can be tuff critics - hee hee - these two were pleased.

Monkey business time, you can see my newest money - time-lapse on my Instagram account.  Today the same thing- then a portrait. It's been challenging teaching my carpenter Norm  the meaning of 6 fucking feet... he seems to finally be grasping the situation. 
Relationships will be made & broken during isolation I read this week - lol - no shit.

Wash your hands. Keep creative.

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