Finally I am painting.. still not started a big canvas... stll boxes to unpack.
I decided to paint a card to add to my Forever Grateful inventory inspired by ACIM,
because it's how I feel incredibly grateful, eveyday is a new blessing waiting to be discovered. I found Prayer Flags I'll hang in my new studio witht he view I have always wanted. I find rocks, Gems, stones all over - my own personal treasure hunt. 

I am tired tho & Scruffy who is determined to wander  gave me a good scare, thank God I got them all new collars with the new number as she was hitchhiking, not impressed and she is being punished by being kept on a leash, more upset with Norm as he spoils her & she never listens - like a toddler playing mom off of dad all the time... only her not listening to me here - makes her BEAR bait.  We're taking it easy - 3 boxes a day & the last will be emptied by the end of the week.   This past weekend we changed all the locks as we know ourselves many peole can aquire a key to a cottage over the years,   the last heavy items moved -now it's all about the details & why not place everything with intention. TLC.

Above all - the Peace has me at Peace & I'm not struggling with the wifi hickups ' there might not be wifi for friends, lol. You really do get a digital detox & it feels fucking fanstastic. I decided to paint a bear first in the sun in the woods, not very big on canvas. Out of her cave...  ready to explore & that is what we do every day.. each adventure shows us new plants, moths, butterflies, dragonflies, leaves, rocks.. clouds - it's endless.
Bird- bird is in his element, he flies all over the house & in his cage to rest & sleep he is the LAZYest  little EARLY Bird - ever  lol- we are always up before that bird!

Care to see what I painted.. it's at Forever Grateful Greetings.
Care to see my new Bear? You'll have to come back to check in a few.. I plan on taking my time - new time zone- Peaceful Forest time.  I still have to get my plants for my patio,  maybe I'll wait till next year.  


With THC & TLC

Inside of card:
                          Rest is a luxury few can afford & fewer appreciate.  ~Me.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   27 years.. no more than numbers.   

With TLC & THC 
Georgia 


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

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

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

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

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

With TLC & THC
Me! 

Are you feeling Blue?   Cannabis  helps.
It has for me anyway..   people will learn what they need to learn when it is time to learn it.   I have come to this conclusion after smoking many a joint as I think about my friend who is suffering with  back pain & opiate addiction...    
I do not PUSH cananbis- just here- hee hee & I don't push HERE - it's just my opinion, sharing a lesson in hopes you might avoid some - or be inspired by others.
Do what you need to do to ease yourself from suffering, is my new motto.
*As long as it doesn't cause harm to any other living being.  Cannabis CLEARS my thoughts  from crap that likes to hide in the corner of my mind and come out sometimes just to fuck with me' because it thinks I have nothing better to do. lol   I tried antidepressants.. I remember  how they made  me feel & I wonder occasionally, now off of them for over 10 years if they still are what affects me to this day. 

I was up and out for light therapy (for psoriasis) today at 10,  went to the garden centre, picked up some fruit & a bit of lunch, returned home, played with the girls, straightened the gazebo then rolled some joints - all before I even realized I'd had nothing to smoke today. No Medicine was required or better put... I was not shaking or going through any sorts of "withdrawal" symptoms.  I have friends who can't even start to function unless they take their daily opiates.  It is heart breaking I can't PUSH them off pills and onto cannabis.
I do try, I do by giving them a card with a joint in it.  A bear hug & intro introduction. 
& by drawing & blogging every day to illustrate: Keep Going & Have faith..
Let's go, what are you waiting for?? Good & bad embrace it all as this is LIFE & Thank God  Cannabis helps!

Sending somone this cute ...feeling blue?' card might make them feel a little better too..
*Forever Grateful Greeting*   website is under construction the next 48 hours BTW ;) ...

I am NOT feeling blue - quite the opposite! Doodling sketches for the next set of       "Weeeed!!!" cards had me giggling until 2a.m.! Painting now as the clouds move in - feeling rather grateful today - it all went smoothly, sunshine - wonderful tunes on the radio, out in the world 'on my own' without Poppy.   lol  
...that is where I experienced a bit of withdrawal.  I don't think she's like the  light therapy - she's want to know what I was doing in 'there'.  Don't Be Blue - try some cannabis & enjoy the sunshine..  If you are feeling Blue please be kind to yourself.

Grateful for the flowers I received yesterday left at my door from a friend: Happy Sunday!

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

              "I wasn't arrested.. I was rescued."   My Brother wrote this in a letter.
I have family in jail...  do you?  I think of them often... I do not agree with what they did that caused them to go to jail, I wrestle with knowing I have family & friends capable of harming others...   I understand that they had difficult lives, still it does not excuse their actions & that is why they are in jail.  Who really knows what someone is capable of until they reach their own breaking point.  There are millions of people around the world who snap & in a moment they choose to make a wrong decision & life changes dramatically. 

My brother was (his words) stressed, sick (with cancer), fat, tired, angry & overwhelmed..  I still don't excuse his actions but he told me (I believe him) if he did not go to jail he would be dead by now & 'God want's him alive for a reason'.  We were separated as toddlers & not raised together, he was raised by his dad who was a violent man (I've heard far too many horrible stories from several including my brother) and we then met again in our 2o's,  he is a year younger. He has been judged by many including me but I'm not judging him for his past any longer, I told him: I will be judging him from this day forward.
& look forward to him be the good, caring man I know he can be.
I would hope that's how we all judge each other as:  We all fuck up.

He has been in jail for over 4 years,  3 of them I never communicated, he did not let me know he was there as he was ashamed for me to find out. I found out...  for whatever reason God wanted me to reach out & I did.   He tells me  is closer to God than has ever been - having a lot of QUIET solitude can do this for some. This time', (he brags) not his first visit to jail - he's been punched, slapped, spit at and each time he has turned the other cheek - which is a very big deal for him & shocked & amused me. I know theres a few I have thought about slapping' how about you?

I know God can't be pushed on anyone... but I pray several I know in particular  do find 'God' because I know how faith changes our lives. So, he asked me to buy him a book about making$.  He is intelligent & accomplishes much when determined so I thought -  
'Big sister' has control at the moment... sure I'll buy you a book... I bought him three! Nothing about money & I included a note:

 When God want's you to make money you will - don't get fucking distracted!  
LOL  

 I sent him:
The Power of Now.  He is a fan of Eckhart but not read this, I have & love it.
I Declare! Joel Osteen   This simple book is a little BURST of positive verbal God energy that we all need from time to time.  Self help books would not be the multibillion $ business that they are, if not the case. 
A Course in Miracles  I never push this book on anyone, when you are meant to read it you will, it is NOT an easy read mentally or literally. It is Jesus teaching at his finest & where I learned to truly fall deeply in love with my homeboy & I've never been more content & confident about... everything. If he does not want it I suggested  he donate it to the Jail library.  What can I tell you about this book  other than it changed my life & gives me strength.  It is my 'bible'.. think what you want, I started to read it  a year before brain surgery & it has helped me through the most difficult days,  it speaks to me - I've read it 3 times & still I open it to any page for inspiration as I did to draw this card.  
Some stranger on FB said 'that book will change your life.' It has, it does.  
It reminds me not to judge anyone.. we do to know the path each other has walked to get where we are.           Amen.. 

& it inspired this card thinking about my brother & the countless others who are incarcerated & alone.  Not a great way to BE or to start when free again - which he will be soon back into the world of:  Lead me Not into temptation.                     Yikes..
So, I want to makes are he's well read. lol - I know he will laugh & I know he will read the books.  If you know someone in jail - how about sending them a card? Just a ' hello..'
You never know  & Lest we not forget: WE all fuck up.

​Look at this Stunning Foggy Morning photo I took while looking for he paper!

with TLC & THC
me.

This card was painted specificaly with a bud in mind! Hee hee 'Patti the Bud whipping around town in her weed fueled wheelchair! Weeeeeeeee....d!  That is how she rolls!
We met several years ago at a cannabis event (one of our first) &  she is actually one of the very few humans I communicate with every few days - if only a short "hey -still alive?" kinda e mail.. lol   Patti has been a wheel chair most of her life & has educated  me on several issues though out the years - mostly via venting from frustration & I understand (now) why.

Patti uses cananbis for pain & has been a legal medical recipient for years -long before legalization.. at a time when we had to fight, hide & sneak around, when fear mongering within our own Government was at an all time HIGH.  I remember her contacting me terribly distressed when S.H. (Initials for Steven Harper also stands for Shit Head) threatened to have doors broken down if we didn't toss our EXCESS cannabis out with the kitty litter,   Luckily I assure her- Don't stress - let them fucking try! & assured her if they did it would be a political nightmare for busing a LEGITIMATE patient.  The government is in fact responsible for much Of Patti's problems if you ask me, like the fact they give her free opiates -which are destroying her insides & mental state from side effects - yet she can't get her cannabis covered- a much less harmful pain medicine alternative.  

& Patt is upset & tired of seeing these places open that she can not access & if you think about it - IF it was YOU, your daughter, mother friend- YOU would get upset too - from blatant ignorance & disrespect  it appears.  The government, Mayor John Tory  & Ontario disabilities are  few places I have recently contacted- trying to understand why we are continue to allow NEW dispensaries NOW opening  to NOT be wheel chair accessible - not one has even responded. Do you know why this is happening?  They DON'T care.
They DON'T fucking understand, they can not relate to life in a wheel chair... If they did I bet the rules would change mighty fast. Let's hope Karma doesn't intervene to show them exactly what this life is like.  

Being alienated on a daily basis from being able to participate in simple acts that ALL of us do - simple because of a lack of consideration or intentional lack of consideration is a concern for all Canadians.  It's also fucking depressing...   most people who suffer from chronic illness or disabilities  also suffer from depression - go figure.  

I am determined not to exclude my pal Patti - if only with one of these Weeeeeeeeed cards!
​I am forever grateful for her shared  lessons on a subject I know very little about & take very much for granted, for this education I have become a better human.

Please show some EXTRA TLC & THC to our fellow humans & future friends who use wheels instead of legs to get around. That's the only difference - and for this she is punished daily - due to OUR lack of caring & insisting!  If you visit a dispensary that is not wheel chair accessible - perhaps point this OUT to them.
That's a step in the right direction for those that can not walk.

with TLC & THC
Georgia

        It's Easter Monday & EARTH DAY  - double the reason for celebration!

Earth day is the perfect day to tell you about my new card line! Why Earth day - because of this image  below I had a revelation!  It's more important to ME  than fame or fortune to NOT have something like this happen - because of me, because of my creation'.  

As a cartoonist & long time Garfield , Snoopy & Scooby Do fan - this must cause nightmares for the cartoonists. Over consumption, mass production & most of it - over time ends up  in a landfill or on a beach in France like the garfield phones.  Jim Davis did not throw the trash  there but he created the mass produced kitty monster and it got carried away- literally by waves. Sure he is a multi millionaire (presumably) at what cost to the Earth?  Apparently Bill Watterson too came to this conclusion long ago & did not allow for mass production of Calvin & Hobbs products to ever be made- no license sold. Imagine the amount of $$$ he turned down. 

I am reminded God has provided all I need & more! I feel especially good about this Easter Monday, Earth day &  I don't need or even desire fame or fortune..  I'm blessed with some outstanding humans in my life (no money needed)  & have enough to  keep me content - but I am constantly asked: Why don't you offer prints?  Where can I buy your cards?  
Most people can't or don't want to pay for an Original painting & I understand that but  I'm not about to contribute to landfills with mass produced product - I can't.  Instead I hope I've come up with s solution...  I am selling ORIGINAL cards - EVERY Single card is hand painted ONE of a kind - for an affordable  price  & I'm even offering custom cards - also  very affordable! 

Why send someone a card that thousands have? NOW - You can spend a bit more & send someone an original! Over the years I've tossed countless cards- haven't we all?  Yet I've kept all tiny originals I've ever acquired from others over the years.  This week I will be introducing you to my new WWW - specifically for my little hand painted card company!
Weeeeeeee - I am so excited!!   Weeeeeed!    & that is how a line of cards was born:
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                                Weeeeeee!    Turned into:  Weeeeeeeeed!!    

​& some cute funny cards have been created- I've got quite the inventory already...
Today I'll show you my first card to celebrate & it was sent to start of the card company on the right foot- or wheel! : Weeeeeeeeeed!    Everything is more fun  with Weeeeeeed! 
Come back tomorrow  to see MORE & be directed to the new www - It's anew day!
   Rise up & own every minute,  make a difference today - I know you can, I know I will.
​Weeeeeeeeeee - with THC & THC!!! Lots.
​Georgia 

Today is the day!   Hee hee!
As you know I've a passion for card creation!  I'm finally ready to introduce you to my newest printed card - Bear Hug - NUG HUG!  A greeting Card - that comes Bearing Gifts!  What kinds of gifts you might ask - well - originally called NUG HUG - these bear hugs are the best  at hugging NUG & lots more! Hee hee hee  One joint, 2 - even 3! 

Originally designed to share some Cannabis  love & education with some special private friends...  Nug hugs  were absolutely inspired by LOVE - for cananbis & hugs -  & of course  let's not forget bears.

 A few people have already received their bear hugs from me - with much appreciated rave reviews - BIG smiles for one.  I'm beyond pleased to now set my little bears free... there's already a new NUG HUG card being printed - no doubts you'll want to collect them all! 
Bear Hug cards - hug much more than nugs btw...

The inside of the card states:  I come Bearing Gifts!  
Because I do...   the gift of TLC & THC in  Bear Hug Nug Hug card!  
GET YOURS NOW - you can order them from me here! Send me an email : georgiatoons@rogers.com   for pricing inquires & details. 

Interested in offering a few Nug Hug cards at your dispensary or store- inquire soon - Printing was a limited edition!

Theres a few cards waiting to be discovered - wait & see - along with my very own Card Company! The name has been chosen, websie currently being developed  come back soon- to see what's new!  I am determined to help everyone find that 'perfect' card! 

Trust me - you'll want at least 2 cards- one for a friend and one to give yourself a Bear HUG!
Wait until you get the feed back from sending this furry friend - it's bearly believable how happy they make people! They do! 

Created with Lots of LOVE - TLC & THC!

​Georgia 

The lord works in mysterious ways - he keeps me laughing in between crying.
I AM continually reminded how I have been helped many times over- I realized a few things yesterday after a Ray of sunshine on what started a grey morning! 
I learned over the years I have met some incredible lawyers  & EVERY time they have helped me & have never charged me.  Once a police officer even went to court to fight for me & won.  I have been protected my whole life.  Thank you Lord.

They all have told me they know/knew I was/am telling the truth and helped - it's been that simple... I guess they should know if they have been living it long enough and they also know when someone is not doing something 'for money'.  Yesterday I ended up speaking to a lawyer (I never met before) all I know is his name was Ray and he was a Ray of fucking sunshine I needed.  He explained a few things & I have heard this before  ONE other time:

No lawyer wants to spend time on your case, although  it's NOT right what you experienced - you were NOT physically hurt (other than a sore breast & slapped on the arm & back) like -I did not lose a limb in a car accident - so WHEN I would win- I'd only get a small amount and it's about $1,500 just to start a file.  A lot of time for little $.      I get it. 
He also understood I don't want any other woman to experience this.

Wow. The other time we heard that was when the genetics specialist at Sick kids told us:
No scientist are going to waste time trying to find a cure for a disease that only a few people have.  Storms illness was/is considered an 'Orphan' disease - very rare.
 'That' back then... felt like a slap. 

MONEY MONEY MONEY...         Good thing I know  God has my back, no deposit required only faith in others and myself needed.  Ray restored my faith in humans. He didn't even know.  He inspired the thank you card... already in the mail.

There's nothing like a kick in the teeth of reality to give me a kick in the ass to make shit happen myself! I realized I am not weak-  (as I felt in that office last week) I am STRONG.

That "technician" I'm confident will definitely THINK the next time she behaves as she did
NEVER LET ANYONE TOUCH you in anyway you feel uncomfortable!  Being smacked on the arm while my breast was in that machine - SHOWED her LACK of control & let me clarify for the record- it wasn't about being 'SMACKED' as I've been smacked, punched slapped, hair pulled, clothes torn and then some my entire life - far worse than what she did to me.  To treat a patient (stranger) as she did while my breast was in that machine - showed her LEVEL of professionalism - Treating a patient who is naked & vulnerable & frightened  with anything other than compassion - speaks volumes about that 'PROFESSIONAL'.  

I was grateful to  Ray ' he calmed me down - explained things as they are, was patient....  after I got off the phone & painted (felt good) I made him a thank you card- as I do. It made me LOL - I guess it is HOW I heal.   I realized when I looked up the address - I just had a conversation about my "fucking boob was in a vice when she lost it!"  with a 'criminal lawyer.'  That made me really  laugh out loud.  Someone who deals with murder... I did think later... I should have punched her - I'd been happy to explain it to a judge.  I could not have reached.. my boob did not stretch that far...  that & she was definitely NOT  worth me hurting my painting hands!
 
I do think Ray thought 'tit was a joke for  a second when I first called him as he asked 'who told you to call me??  (9 a.m.) Another lawyers had given me his #.  I am forever grateful for his brutal reply - it saved me time and energy' then - I knew the exact direction to take and the rest of the day went so smoothly - all I could think:
                                       Thank you again, for answering my prayers.

PLEASE NOTE: I LEARNED these 'PRIVATE places'- when there is an issue - GOOD LUCK!  & Ray told me that too-  it's not like you can even contact anyone - there is NO ONE on the WWW for you to ask for - that alone should be sending up red flags! They have it so it's work just tracking them down,  who has time, energy - or in some cases $ for lawyers.
FROM NOW ON I will have all my tests done at the hospital or with a REGISTERED organization with reputable service & PROFESSIONAL, COMPASSIONATE employees.  

I share this bullshit so YOU Might avoid it- I won't give that bitch another thought, she's not worth it.  Life is too short & I have painting to do- cards to make & smile to produce!! AMEN.

ANYONE who thinks I'm being dramatic - HAVE a STRANGER put your breast/penis in a vice while  you're naked & trapped - alone in a room with a shut door - you can't reach -  then  you are slapped  by them  while they are yelling  their credentials!   Have that happen...
Then let's have this fucking conversation again.   
I bet your perspective changes.

Lesson learned  it will never happen to me again! I go prepared from now on to every appointment & IF I want someone in the room with me - I am getting someone IN the room with me! FUCK that- this system needs FIXED!!!
Western medicine  becomes less appealing with every visit.

Medical professionals are just as capable of mental health issues as the REST of us=
NURSE Elizabeth Wettlaufer  or Surgeon Mohammed Shamji   
​are just two examples.   

With TLC & THC
Georgia
  
Yoda & Kermit are sold.
Wait until you see my Space Monkey that inspired another space monkey - and a space monkey painting! Time to get creative. 

The image below was pulled off of Google with just a couple of complaints I easily found : KESWICK ADVANCED Imaging.  Do not say you have not been warned! I would never recommend any woman go here for a mammogram!  
CLEARLY THERE IS AN issue...   WHY is this person still working there!? I feel sad for the young mom too.  NO, not 'physically hurt -  still  - fucked with mentally BY an angry bitch who takes it out on PATIENTS.

Ladies,  about Dirty John... print this card & put it on your fridge as a reminder of what we really need in our lives.  * I've included the downloadable image on the bottom.
What a dirty EVIL nasty parasite, who wants to believe they exist - not me.  They do.
Over 50 - I have several friends who are dating/single and after watching dirty John..
most are getting a new dog or cat  & vibrator - do you wonder why?

I speak from my own online experience this past year that left me stressed, sick, having nightmares & more. I was emailed nude photos, intentionally lied to and mislead for over a year, received phone calls & yes it was the same in many ways- he would say things like: "Why talk about that when I have a sweet little Canadian like you to talk to.."  those where his exact words.  I do remember because I've been married a long time and not heard words like that for a while,  he  was charming, attentive, flattering yet he was telling people at his Greenhouse in  New Mexico  "I was some crazy Canadian Stalker"  who was hideous & he'd never be seen with someone "that looks like THAT.."  as he showed a photo of me off of instagram to his 'lover'.  I have it all in e mail, heard it in person from her & so did others...  direct from the woman he was/is involved with at the time. He once sent an email (I still have it): "Quick, whats the closest airport to you? I'll come & visit" while in transit... I later sent him an email "you had no intentions of visiting, you're just playing mind games - fuck off"...  I  have several e mail where I ask him to stop fucking with me, to stop communicating with me..  he did not instead he played on my emotions and told me how lonely he was,  how sick he was & even sent me a photo of his fathers grave - because  HE understood - I AM a nice, caring person!   

I AM done feeling ashamed about it & I have been.  & let's not forget I'd just had brain surgery (unsuccessful) & HE fucking KNEW it.  His lover said he was stalking' me via my website long before he contacted me - under the premise to purchase art, which he told his staff I had gifted him after watching him on a 'Vice Special'...  phhhhbt.  The special he must have sent me at least 6 messages about, he was so full of himself.   
People did not believe me  when I first  told them what happened  because of  'who' he is'.  
 Pay attention to the news-  it does not matter "WHO" anyone is. 

            THEY ARE ALL capable of being Dirty Fucking Johns.  
                         Comedians, Presidents, Billionaires & Beggars
                               Ladies: BEWARE the DIRTY JOHN.

I do warn my women friends... I won't repeat ALL I was told  - I don't need to because they know - for me to say :'stay away'- STAY AWAY.  He shares naked photos - "of stupid women who send him naked photos in hopes of snagging a millionaire" (her words) with his employees - she told me of a few she's seen. I don't know what's -what - but I do know how I was treated, lied to & have more than enough email (from both) to prove it.  FUCK him - I did nothing wrong but think someone was actually being nice & trusted the nasty American- that's how I feel, sorry.  Even my friend remarked, after speaking to him on the phone (more framed work)  "He's sounds like just another American fucking with a Canadian."  
​I'd never forgive myself if anyone I knew also fell prey to this predator.  
In hindsight I thank my psoriasis & twitch too...  had my confidence been better -  I might have met the SNAKE IN THE GRASS industry. 

Thank you Jesus for your continued protection and reminding me that you know better than I do.  Thankfully for the woman, who I am still  concerned about, it is an abusive situation imo  that she is still in  - I've had nightmares about her...   I might have had a worse situation than I did & thank God, I'm not one for sending naked photos. Did you see how Dirty John sent that naked photos she sent him to her employees? Family & friends.... because that's what nasty fuckers do.
 
YOU can't believe anything anymore - what you see on profiles social media or even after speaking to them..  TAKE your time & get to KNOW them before YOU get involved.  After my lesson - sadly, I've lost trust - I've no interest in meeting anyone ever - this asshole has even frightened me from possible online friendships...  I got my dogs!  Cats &...   :) .

In most cases that daughter in Dirty John would have been dead or she would have been beaten or abused.  I have no desire to date ever again - me wanting away from Norm has never been about that' - but i'd be a liar if I didn't say that loving attention sounded & felt nice.  So, who am I to judge anyone woman who keeps going back to a lying abuser - I get it ladies & I support you. I support her... still.

Several friends (my age & up) this past week told me  "Forget it- who needs it... I'm getting another cat"  this was a card I drew for a girlfriend just incase she is tempted by some Dirty John on  a online dating site.   I'm not saying nice guys/gals don't exist - take your time!
IF they are nice & true & interested in you - they will wait.. you'll know.
Listen to your gut.  Watch for signs, we have all said the same thing... we are very grateful she shared her story and that of her family.  
If you are being abused I hope you can escape your situation.

I'm grateful after watching 'Dirty John', I just have a...  pain in the neck Norm.  lol 
I would like to end by educating you on Sam Fazio - & telling her:
Thank you!  You are a WARRIOR!!  I believe you.   
I am sorry you have to live in a country where WE ARE ALLOWING THIS  behaviour to thrive & that  judge needs to RETIRE!  WTF!?  
Do they not have children? Daughters.
FUCK the judicial system that continue to let this happen.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

My bottle of Kracken next- my drunken Octopus.