In covid times.. the coyotee would say : Fuck that bird.
Quit chasing.  If he's wise he'll search instead for some quality bud to help him CHILL.
Forget about Covid,  Trump.. masks..    if only for a few hours.
It's important to your own mental health to TAKE A BREAK - watch some classic cartoons.
The Road runner cartoons were a  favourite for the artistic backgrounds,  sharp lines, vibrant colours!  The never ending persistance of the Whyle. E. Coyote is also admirable.

Busy days.. it was brisk this morning & going down to 6 tonight which means fire place must be in & I cannot wait! I love sitting chilling by the fire, book tea... bring on the blizzard. O.k. I won't push it.  ;)  

I painted a couple of rocks and willl leave them in Haliburton next visit. 
A cookie rock- it looked like a cookie before I painted it.
A skull rock- I found with a  touch of Stephen Boeheme (hee hee)
& my golden dinosaur egg, which I am keeping.
It was a rock I found & dropped and it has a black circle in the centre - Raptor Embryo . ;)
I have a few- waiting. 

It's classic cartoon week!  
Mighty Mouse is next!! Who remembers his line?
"Here......."     <that's your hint.
  
With THC & TLC
​Georgia

I am pretty sure, mask wearing has now proven, helps.   Right?
Yet each time I go out I see some without, I myself forget - because I go out that little.

There's always something to do - chores or paint.  I re organized my studio - added another shelf -one just for UNFINISHED projects- I must finish one, in between starting something new. So far  so good.

If surgeons wear masks for hours at a time - WTF is wrong with people?  
Bitch & balk about wearing it for 30 minutes to grocery shop - come on - it's not brain surgery.  I wonder what other alien lifeforms think about our behaviour. 

I completed a new painting for a client, I am very pleased, it was truly a joy to paint.
I knew it the moment I was asked, I'd have fun with it & that, I did.  
It inspired me- to create more along this line...  time to box it up & ship it out. 
​It was too beautiful a summer day yesterday to even think about mental health Monday..  mental health is telling Canadians to get out & enjoy the heat & SUNSHINE - winter soon.  How about you wear a mask when close to others.

Yay! Fires in the new stove, painting, reading with a beautiful view.
Classic Cartoon week..  stay tooned - the Coyote & Road runner next.
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with THC & TLC
Georgia

Just some Saturday morning warm up fun.  Rocky & Budwinkle.
I am painting for someone- it's taking much of this past week! I'll be finished today.
Later today - is BERRY picking day! 
Black Berry pie day tomorrow!  hee hee

With TLC & THC
Me

We watched a documentary on Netflix on Transgender titled: Disclosure.  it was very interesting and a few things 'clicked' especially the part about Bugs bunny- Yes! I get that!  I was & AM still (obviously) inspired by Bugs - No doubts loony toons influenced my growing up to some degree & I relate to Bugs most. I think, I'm nice like BugsBunny (& creative) but don't piss me off or you might hear:  Of course you know.. this means war.        lol

Bugs was a POSITIVE role model for many kids growing up and why should transgender be any different. Bugs would dress & behave as a woman with class, grace, beauty & intelligence. Teaching kids from as young as 5 - 17 , I noticed several times.. this child is different, gay.  I never thought anything else of it, nothing negative - ever. It was obvious to me anyhow, thinking back- I bet it was obvious to the parents too, perhaps they were in denial.  Who cares?  Not me. I do not care about your sexual preference, if you choose to change your appearance - to best suit you.. -AMAZING!  We are created to create- EACH one of us - SHINW- anyway you know how.  Children taught me being gay, homosexual, transgender - was not an option but a way of life for them. Naturally.

As long as a human is not harming another- what business is if ours - how we present ourselves to the world. We have one simple task- choose Joy! Express Joy...  I've come to realize it is an absolute sin to not give thanks for each new day, no matter the situation.  Yesterday was Canada day, it too now comes with past history issues (I need to research further), NOW - in the moment- it represents to me - reminds me - I love the country I live in.  Canada is beautiful & we teach constantly - all can live together- Toronto is the melting pot of the world. That is something to be VERY proud about Canada.  
If you have fears about transgender ( it's the only reason I can think of anyone hating a transgender person) - it's more about confusion.   Watch the documentary.

When it comes to children I do not encourage  'directing' them any way. Honestly I wish they did not see as much as they do on television because I do believe it adds to confusion. All they should be encouraged to do - is create, 'shine' & be nice tiny humans..
Encourage letting them discover for themselves the direction they will go with their own bodies - & loving them & supporting them with the difficult (in many cases) decision.  Lord knows, we all face enough anguish from strangers who do NOT know us but continue to judge us for many reasons.  Anything that makes us want to be better humans should be embraced. 

with TLC & THC
Georgia 

Ginger thinks she's a chicken.

On my mind... I have happy dogs.  Ginger in particular is happy & chatty, providing constant amusement & smiles.  She is the opposite with strangers. My dogs love me & they know I love them..
All this land and Daisy never leaves the property - she circles it silently,  looking for rascals.  I've been reading & painting, painting & reading.  My truck was broke but my mechanic fixed it, not that I minded being house bound. I love it. 
I've made a new best friend the past 8 months.  Me.  

I've been reading 12 rules for life. I kept hearing about this guy.. a twitch from medication, detoxed in Russia, put into a coma to avoid withdrawal - then at the library I mentioned his name to the lovely librarian, she walked over & pulled it off the shelf, right in front of me.  
I believe it is by far one of the best books ever wrote and recommend it to all.  
        12 rules for life - an antidote to chaos  once again I was reminded of my limited (by choice) outside influences and realize 'this guy' - is allover youtube- you can watch many of his talks.  I like to encourage reading- it stimulates the brain.  I had to look up a few words. 'Nihilism' for one...  lol  Glad, I am not one who practices'.  He is Canadian, I giggled several times reading his book and pondered `Do Australians know what we mean when we say: Your on thin ice mister!!  
More on that later...next

It's Saturaday, I have a full day of painting and more planned.
Norms busy building- something. 

Teachers- Have you ever taught in an elementary school for a week?  You would understand VERY quickly WHY they DO deserve more money...  more than most hockey, football players or politicians'.

I read about a life prisoner murdering 2 known child pedophiles in jail.  I think he will be praised.  I'm not sure how I feel about it... Good in truth, I guess.  2 less terrible people on the planet.  Apparently, they were watching 'kids tv shows', taunting other inmates..
I know this happens I've discussed it in detail with my brother, who is no stranger to the prison system in Canada.  They also watch hunting shows, movies like the Dukes of Hazard,  (mindless crap) often violent & degrading to women in many regards.
Negative television  & news (in an already very negative environment)  only fuels anxiety in jail.    It is common sense to most of us out here- probably not a good choice.
My brother said "we don't care.. out of sight out of mind." He is writing a book on the topic in hopes of educating others...  nothing like first hand experience.
I agreed, out of sight out of mind but it is not that I think; we don't care as much as-
WE don't know.
It needs to be addresses for EVERYones sake. The sooner the better.
The fact that they are 'in jail' and  "authorities" seem to show no initiative for the  opportunity of EDUCATIONAL television is confusing to me. What any T.v> give them books.  You might not think this is important but most come out nastier than when they go in...  & they do, get out.  Fact. 

This railway protesting & RCMP are creating animosity and more hatred directed specifically toward indigenous people in Canada. 
I am with them.  I thank them.  I appreciate what they are doing for us.
We should be concerned only at this point about the health of Canada. Eh.
Gas? GREED. $$$$$$$$  
Short term jobs for Canadians - Long term and often permanent damage to our environment, plants, creatures- great & small.   
I'm so grateful to be surrounded by trees & birds, snow...  more than you know.

Now for some Saturday Morning fun:
The original Skunk & skunk . hee hee 

Every morning we walk the driveway!
Up to the top.. check out the rocks & sunshine & cell service - lol.
On mornings I am sore I do it with a joint - this also helps keep away the mosquitos.
Banana peels really take away the itch out of a bite. 
I keep my peels in the fridge for when they are required.  

Snakes - 2, raccoon 1, deer 1.... chickadees - many! Frogs, grasshoppers & many butterfly & moths, we are surrounded by life  & death - may as well make the best of both & enjoy each moment.
 
Currently on my desk are 3 different projects- creativity is at an all time high & I've thought of a few new cannbis painting's I'd lke to do!  
The common hashtag here is #myhaliburtonhighlands  ... it certinally is.
I also painted one of our waterbarrels - much needed on the days it gets dry up here... better than using our well water.. the day Norm hooked it up- it rained not 5 minutes later. 
No Water - No Life.
No Blue - No Green.

Thirsty?  Take a drink.. & give thanks.

With TLC & THC 
Georgia

 This is a tribute to Chuck jones - an artist & animator - I absolutely loved Bugs bunny growing up!  Bugs is smart - very funny, playful and often violent - but only to those who deserved it..  only after you heard:  Of course you know, this means war.
Bugs was one of the first trans dressers too! In many cartoons he puts on  womens clothing and rocks it like no other - by far one of my favourites is the Hillbilly cartoon where they promenade left..      This Bugs Bunny is chilling - Bugs style reading up on BUDS.  
Bugs Bunny is soon to be Buds Bunny  - while he is in Canada anyhow!  
Are you reading on how to grow your own cannbis? You can! It's legal - 4 plants. 

Apparently more dispensaries are opening and more ILLEGAL dispenseraries will be shut down.. good luck with that, you know... I'm caught here, I want privately owned dispensaries - we all do clearly - but this bullshit with  legal ones being fined now- is just that & I wanted to SEE some of my friends who have been doing this a while already STILL be able to continue - like CALM, Amy Anonoymous has a club.. many others - why should they stop when clearly others are not..  do a quick google search for Medical Cannabis dispensaries Ontario -  I found one place today 'Bodystream'  (*I have no idea of who they are - so forgive me if it's someone I know but - come on...)  they have 26 locations!  wtf?  
I don't recall them winning the lottery - I could be wrong.  
I don't think it's fair or right - especialy for THOSE who have played by the rules.
Welcome to the wild west of cannabis in Canada.

Friends, there are so many options for buying cannabis - online, by mail, instore, local dealers have not disappeared...  or grow your own! AMEN, the time for siliness is over- the time for celebration is here.  A friend who is a legitimate patient and follows many on facebook shared her  observation with me - some who were patients - went 'recreational', then they found out they can't smoke it everywhere,  rules apply & then they became 'medical again- Phhhhbt.  

Fakers - Please, fuck off...   (& it's bad karma) medical patients are still dealing with serious issues - It's time for Dr.s to step up in my opinion, IF you don't think your patient legitimately NEEDS cannabis- tell them to get it recreationally.  IF they OBVIOULY do use cannabis for pain, illness & to elieviate suffering - PLEASE help them & help them who need  it -$$$ - Cannabis should be covered by HEALTH CANADA - if they cover my girlfriends OPIATES - they should cover her cannabis!!!  IT is that fucking simple.  

Time will tell - I've emailed many on this topic including Justin Trudeau, furthermore all these once "haters" like BILL Blair who NOW own stakes/stocks and make $$ from cannabis  LEARN who you are purchasing from.  All in ALL - the options are here-  USE your dollars to SPEAK volumes & in a few years- only the best in product & service will survive.   My son is my grower & I can't complain-  he is talented!  If I do say so.. but many realize that now ;).

                           & B is for Benign  the loveliest B word I heard yesterday.  
I asked God for a bit of direction on something else I was pondering & the phone call came 3 seconds later! Hee hee - I love it whent that happens!  "Benign"  & then I said:
                 LET's GO! Forward!  Forward it is... Let's GO!   
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With TLC & THC
Georgia 

There is no passion in playing small...  in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. 

- Nelson Mandela -

 FANTASIA by Walt Disney & co is by far the best animated movie ever made, it was under the tree for me this Christmas, I've already watched it 3 times..  & it has  compelled some tribute art! Starting with 'Night on Bald Mountain' - I can't take my eyes off the screen at the amount of beauty- the stunning array of colors - naked women dancing & flying -  blown away realizing that it was released in 1940 making it almost 80 years old!  No computer animation, no computers - lol Not many will comprehend the amount of work, skill, talent that went into this masterpiece... which was a failure for Disney at the time  as a 'business decision'  - not as art. 

Would you like a lesson in color? Watch Night on Bald Mountain! The monster in shades of blue purple & reds is a powerful being that  rises in the evening to rule all dead things -bringing them to life again - it is the most 'powerful scene in the movie IMO.. It was a feast painting this beast! Because of FANTASIA - Disney revolutionized the industry- even creating a special camera for in-depth shots. If you think cartoonist are not 'artists'  think again, this films proves Walt Understood the importance of imagination better than most.  He'd be my  'if you could have a conversation with anyone who has died' - guy.   I can't encourage you enough to watch this movie with your kids, show them 'classic ART Disney", it's got something for everyone as well as one of the best introductions to Classical music other than Bugs Bunny. 

More FANTASIA on the way, have a creative day!
I'll end the year with 'the beast' & all beasts that reared their ugly heads in 2018 - next year...   Goodness Prevails! Watch & Witness. 

Shout out to Norm who has really stepped up his cooking & cleaning skills over the holidays & continues today - he has had the entire week off and  I've really appreciated all the help - without the argument. <hint hint - lol  

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

It's Inktober! If you do not know what Inktober is you can google it and check it out, more or less it's a online drawing challenge started in October.. draw something every day directed by a 'word' prompt.  Why not? it's a great way to start the day with a directed warm up drawing- one you don't have to think of.  I never remember it's INKTOBER until it's usually a few days in-but this time I started on the date, & see a few of my artist friends have as well.  

Before I draw my prompt - I check IG for the previous days #inktober2018 's ideas on each word - how intriguing  to SEE all the different perspectives, I'll keep my with a October feel'  it's the easiest, I do now allow my Inktobers to take longer than 15 minutes. - It's not a masterpiece it's a warm up.
It's a fun challenge that shouldn't be TOO draining, mentally or physically - I highly recommend it - especially for new artists- pretend it's your daily assignment! How quick can you be, how creative.. how much will your drawing resonate with the chosen word?  
I will add all my Inktobers 2018 to this page.. if you are curious you can come back and se how the month went!   I hope I don't forget a day!
Below is this years official prompts! It's not to late to start!
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With TLC & Thc.
Georgia

Pink Kush! lol
I enjoyed painting this! Talk about flash back! I LOVED /Love the pink panther!
Have you ever heard him speak?
I have & it's in one of the earliest cartoons and what he says if profound - we still say it daily.
While painting I youtube'd the Pink Panther- Animation genius.  I still remember when we went to the movies, they always showed a cartoon first- too bad they lost that touch- maybe it was the start of the movie theatre decline.  There is never a lot of speaking in these cartoons and it's exactly why I recommend you watch them with your kids- introduce them to the THINKING cartoons, the visual comedy.  I noticed  a few cartoons in' they introduce Canned laughter-  yuk...  who invented that? They have the "audience laughing at every single thing and it's not funny - presuming in a movie theatre atmosphere t would have been more successful as it would instil contagious laughter amongst other film goers.  I don't notice it any longer in cartoons- thankfully. 

This kind of weather has me preferring to snuggle up with a book rather than the television - Im off to get a new one to start for September - a friend on IG made a suggestion- I'll try it!
Just some painting cannabis fun with the Pink Panther - Life is to have fun! Tomorrow is a Holiday in Canada - enjoy your day off! 

I have another pink panther idea come to mind- made me gigle- but today I'm painting Frankenstein! I believe it's the anniversary soon -  200 years the book has been around!
20o years Frankenstein has terrified countless humans! Awesome.

And I will be paying CLOSE attention to this court fight:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/women-workplace-bra-human-rights-1.4806342?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning
I know the woman's going to win!!!  I hope they award her BIG bucks and it sets an example for employers everywhere.  
I can't wait! - I too am tired of bras' I find them painful- frankly - I only wear them when I go out & that's going stop too, the moment I'm home it's the first thing I do- remove my bra- many women are the same. I ask myself- why do I - what do I care if some stranger judges me by my breasts - again- it speak volumes about the other person.   I truly believe if men were forced to wear such things daily at work - Like bra's and heels- they would be outlawed never mind going to court to fight to NOT wear them.  
Talk about sexual discrimination. 

Do what you love and you will enjoy every day & become better at what it is you do!  
I'm in the pink today & loving ever second  - smoking pink Kush,  braless in the pool before we close it soon.

with TLC & THC
Georgia
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