Jesus in his Christmas Sweater. Happy birthday Jesus! The reason for the seasons celebrations. Merry Christmas!
Happy Birthday Jesus! 8 x 8 gouache on white.
Jesus in his Christmas Sweater. Happy birthday Jesus! The reason for the seasons celebrations. Merry Christmas!
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I have had a favourite T shirt for a very long time, I had to admit recently: It's had the biscuit" Is that a common term, a Canadian saying -I'm not even sure where I got it but it means - it's done. It was literally falling apart & you could not distinguish the image or saying any longer & I only wore it around the house. It read: Jesus is my Homeboy! It made me smile -just the thought 'Homeboy' being Jesus cracked me up. Yes he is. There was a box of cotton T's in the basement -so I decided it was time & in no time, I had my new favourite T -heehee. It took me about 10 minutes with sharpies. I'm making more today - not sure what, but why not! It was a lovely weekend, not too hot & only a little rain, there was a celebration up the hill - a wedding, I know because a few pulled in my driveway asking for directions & we heard the celebration, it was nice to hear & be reminded 'Life' has resumed and people are getting married and celebrating again! How it should be. It also reminded me of how messed up these past few years have been with lockdowns and rules that destroyed many.. especially old people in homes left alone, or those who could not even mourn properly, causing mental anguish & suffering for many. Once again babies will be celebrated, weddings, graduations, gatherings, carnivals, festivals, church services & yes, even funerals - JOY! There was also fireworks that were impressive, my dogs are not afraid because long ago, I read: when you have a puppy go out of your way to play with them and behave as if nothing is happening, you don't even pay attention.. associate it with a joyful time, belly rubbing and play - INDOORS incase they do decide to bolt. The same is advised for thunderstorms, we use to have a dog Tequila that would shake and cower at both & nothing we did would calm her, it was heartbreaking. Train them when puppies to avoid years of terror.
Next.. All paths lead to him! Especially this one. lol It's chilly today - a great day to create & paint. Pumpkin Carving experts.
On Instagram I noticed a Chicken pumpkin carving challenge -so I tried. It works! Lol. You start to carve the pumpkins then leave them in the coop for the chickens (& ducks) to continue. Carving they did! Always amusing to watch - it’s also entertaining for the birds. We put in two pumpkins; roasting the seeds from one later today, and the chickens & ducks took over. Seeing a chicken or duck with its head stuck in a pumpkin is funny, pulling out occasionally with a face (beak) full of pumpkin guts & a look of content, of course - who doesn’t like pumpkins. Winter is on the way & the birds will get a few treats -like squash and watermelon, bananas & strawberries, all summer as fruit starts to expire - I’ve been washing it in tiny chunks & stick it in a big container in the freezer- every few days they get a defrosted scoop of treats. My birds are ‘living the life. Chickens will be the official pumpkin carvers from now on! Pumpkins spice eggs, anyone? Hee hee YUK, not a fan of pumpkin spice. Happy Halloween for all celebrating! I hope the little ones (& big ones) have a halloween to remember with happy memories. Happy Friday & Halloween weekend!
Be careful party goers - overindulged ghouls can sometimes get into scary situations! Don't drink & drive - you're not really Cinderella & that's no pumpkin. Today, out of bed, start the fire & hit the canvas! Ready to finish painting: Me & my Arrow. Acrylic on round canvas. When this photo was taken I was trying not to laugh, I was sitting on a bench & Arrow jumped up beside me as if wanting in the selfie. The two of us sitting there, amused me & Arrow. She likes to sit on the sofa with me too- up right -like a human. I’ve been painting between paintings, this is one. Arrow likes the painting - next I might try to paint all 4 as I was able to get an actual photo with all 4 recently - a feat upon itself. No photoshop for me, no grids or rulers, I paint organically. If I did grid - it would be more accurate but I’m pleased as I have captured ‘the feel of the moment’, my (our) moment. It's releasing to paint & not stress, just go with the flow. What’s more important - how we feel or how we look? I have looked great & felt like crap; I have felt great & looked like crap. When I feel great - I could care less what anyone ‘thinks’ about how I look, I feel too good to be concerned with the opinions of others, especially by those who judge on appearance. My clothing is usually covered in paint or dog hair, which for me represents LOVE. Clothes do not make the man (or woman). Feel good! Look how ever you choose. Life is over in a blink of an eye, feel good & DO what you love. Only a few leaves left & this morning - frost on the pumpkins - it was invigorating. Rise & Shine - we’ve been gifted another day! It’s a lovely day to kick the ball & ponder the next painting. A tribute to Bird. Pumpkin Peep gouache on watercolour. 7 x 11 Two of my favourite things... birds & pumpkins, I can't seem to resist turning pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns. The bird painting class on Domestika was enjoyable. I did understand most of the colour explaining, still I learned a few things. Above all else, it inspired me to paint. I enjoy the looseness' of her style. I always thought water colour had to be 'Trish Romance ish' - beautifully detailed paintings; I wish I had the patience & skill for such details. This technique is loose and creative with abstractish' splashes here & there. It's always enjoyable to explore new ideas & styles & alway a pleasure to paint birds. She teaches you how to trace, I prefer to draw freehand. Fall is here - the leaves have let us know it! Soon they will be gone & I'll miss them all. This is Canadian Thanks giving weekend, everyday is a reason to be thankful - another day to create. Time for me to paint something thankful! Some might wonder if I get my artistic ability from my mother... perhaps.
Below is a photo of one of my moms current creations: heeheehee Me & my Arrow! I love her & she, me.
Yesterday was so stunning, I decided to take Arrow on a walk on a leash! Her second time on a leash (ever) - and as always, I was amazed. Living in the woods there are no sidewalks & on the property she never needs leashed, she knows the boundaries. During our walk I was slightly apprehensive as there are no sidewalks and we have to walk along the highway to get anywhere, concerned about cars passing - she was jumpy at the first two but then continued on by my side, hardly noticing them. Others have tried to walk Arrow and she won’t, she will only walk with me. She understands about my arthritis and only pulled a little, nothing I couldn’t manage. When we reached our destination at the garden centre - I sat on the bench to rest but she would not sit at my feet - instead, insisted sitting on the bench beside me - which had me & a stranger (in a van parked close to us) to laugh out loud. Arrow was fine until the person spoke to me, which promptly had her alert and growling as if to say: Don’t speak to my mom, stranger. A woman approached and was a little apprehensive as Arrow stood, ears up with a slight growl, the woman asked if she was friendly… Arrow stood between us looking very protective and growling, until I said “it’s o.k.”. At that, she sat and even gave a tail wag. My guardian angel with fur. On our return, it’s a uphill walk to my driveway... at that point (pooped, I was) I encouraged her to pull me a bit- lol. It was such a successful walk, were going to do it more! I received a ‘sign’ on our adventure - I’ve mentioned I get ‘signs’ (all the time) - I think of them as blessings and reminders from God. Get this - In the middle of nowhere, walking on the side a busy highway, something caught my eye - hit by the sunlight - of all things - I found a painting pallet knife! LOL Holy, I was laughing and amazed. Come on… of all things. A sign to get back to painting, which I did as soon as I returned home. Below are a few photos of the scenery & two sketches I will finish painting today! I’m thankful for every dog I’ve ever had, that God has sent. Each a blessing and lesson - in unconditional love. It’s another glorious day! Tomorrow, a bit about the studio tour up here, on again this coming weekend. A great time to visit, lots to see including the leaves - Gods canvas. Have you ever seen sheep herding dogs? I have 2 chihuahua duckling herding dogs - lol
Today I let the ducklings explore the coop yard…. It was entertaining! Firstly, they have easily doubled in size - in a week! They chase flies, flap their tiny wings and wiggle their tiny butts. They stick together in a group, moving in unison - not that they had much choice. Poppy was being very protective (Ginger too) and circled them while keeping the chickens away, and keeping them in a tight group as they ate, played and splashed. I giggle at the thought of what's going to happen as these ducks become larger then Poppy & Ginger, daily visits will keep everyone friendly. I have a kiddy pool for them and just taught them how to get out safely on the wooden ramp. They didn’t seem too thrilled with the water. Hmmmm. The chickens don’t seem too impressed or concerned with the ducklings, they hardly even looked at them, they tried to steal their food but Poppy was having none of it. They loved it, their first adventure out, exploring for 2 hours, tomorrow I’ll leave them longer. I had to round them up and put them back one by one & one is very fast- lol I’ll call him Speedy, the girls caught on to what I was trying to do and helped re-direct the tiny quick ducking in my direction - out from under the coop. Today, I’m painting a special bugs on some new canvas I was just gifted, (yay!!) & then ducklings in the sunlight in the afternoon. I hope you are having a terrific day & keeping cool! It's cool in Canada today only a high of 23. It’s another glorious day to enjoy & create. Love & Happiness.. what everyone strives for.
Gouache on black.. listening to Love & Happiness by Al Green. We all want the same things, the basic necessities, food, water shelter, love & happiness. To feel good - some try to obtain this feeling by using other sources available - like alcohol, drugs… addictions. I recommend the book: Brain Bliss to assist in understanding how the brain functions. I know it sounds Hoaky’ but if you are not happy with yourself, these other items won’t achieve your desires, if anything they might just prolong the problem. I was hopeful to read today psilocybin for mental health, especially for depression becoming mainstream news. Not as harmful as prescribed antidepressants, all natural & no overdose. God’s medicine finally getting the recognition it deserves, although in early civilization it was well received. Gaia has a series titled: Psychedelica -which I highly recommend watching. Fascinating information. Both Cannabis & psilocybin can be used to help us feel better, mentally & physically. Although there’s still some stigma & fear mongering just as there was with cannabis, before legalized. I’m also THRILLED to read: criminal records for personal drug possession in Canada will be expunged the next few years- AMEN. The war on drugs (war on humans) does appear to be somewhat over & help for mental illness becoming widely available! Good thing with events happening around the world. The Netherlands is in protest currently & it seems insane that the government is trying to prevent farmers from farming’ instead of addressing mega corporations for harm they cause, instead of the individual farmers. They are forcing many into poverty & hunger. Heatwaves & water issues becoming apparent with each passing month, let alone year around the world.. political issues in the USA -there’s too many to address. I was very dishearten to see kids (even toddlers) ‘patted down’ by police & security - seriously? To enter Canada day celebrations in Ottawa.. wtf Trudeau? Some Canada day memory that will be. It’s all an opportunity to be aware & thankful for what we do have. Reading the book of Hope with Jane Goodall has me sometimes thinking - well, it doesn’t sound that hopeful Jane… History, that we have ‘lived’ to date does show us - in the face of extreme adversity, Good does prevail over evil. A few single humans can change the world & I believe there are far more nice humans than nasty. It helps to remember that the nasty are simply fearful & weak minded & often… hopeless. When many work together to bring awareness to specific situations - change does happen, for the better. I’m extremely hopeful psilocybin will help many heal & learn to deal with life & all the many lessons & blessings we each have…. Until then remember - love & happiness, sing it out loud! Be joyful for what we do have, another day to witness all Gods Glory. Below is a painting I'm pondering, first I did a small version in gouache. Inspired by a photograph I saw on Instagram. Canadian prairie. Hillbilly Bugs 1950 in the Ozarks Tribute art. Acrylic on wood
Ready to Square dance!? Chuck Jones was a square dancing fool.. hee hee Really. The special features on my CD set talks about Chuck Jones enjoying a square dance or two during the lunch hour. What he puts these two through - with his song - you must listen to the words to appreciate the talent. Note Bugs has no whiskers in this painting & he did not during the production. Later, I heard Chuck mention (special features) "...if he was lucky - on a big budget- Bugs might get three whiskers... maybe 2." lol - I guess this was low budget. You wounld'nt know it from the non stop action. I was a fan of Hillbillies because of this cartoon, it still makes me laugh, bugs at his best in his finest. How easily they dropped their guns for fun! Swing yer partner round & round. This painting is also a tiny tribute to PRIDE (note the rainbow decor hanging in the dance hall). Bugs bunny was one of the first crossdressing (Trans) characters to hit the animated screen & he did it so elegantly. Usually, dressing as a female to fool some "fool' who is easily distracted by a pretty woman. Bugs knew the power of a beautiful Woman. He also 'fell for a beautiful dame' several times. Bugs knew how to have a good time. Chuck Jones was aware the transgender community loved Bugs & what He/She represented to them and he was more than happy with it. Bugs was happiest in whatever 'skin' he was in. My displeasure for Hillbillies' came later due to the movie representation in 'Deliverance & later 'The Hills have eyes. Which I regret watching. Like watching negative news, the 'only negative' stereotype doesn't help with an often true representation of a large community.. I never thought of it as negative then or now. Frankly, I didn't give it much thought... other than it appeared very enjoyable, except for the Hillbillies fate, a pool of mud or a bale of hay - always surviving to dance the next step. We had square dancing in elementary school - I loved it. Painting this I can think of a few times I pondered: 'Not my body, not my business.' I was always amused & envious to see how easily Bugs would become his beautiful, brilliant female half. Being Trans, Gay, a crossdressing hare never occurred negative to me & still doesn't. It's creative genius. If anything plastic surgery that people do to themselves makes me upset - but again... not my body not my business. I wish everyone would accept & love themselves as God created. All Love - Any Love is to be celebrated. Love Thy Neighbour - Can you see it? Pride month is a good reminder 'love is love', there are countless incidents where we should be concerned & none of them should be with each other, who cause no harm or simply for how they choose to represent themselves or who they love. Not my body not my business. Happy Saturday! If you are fortunate enough to celebrate love - or square dance- enjoy! I already have the next for the collection sketched, it's a tear jerker. Can you guess? No Bugs. Another fan (& friend) sent me a message that made me giggle after I hinted at my painting on Instagram, It's below... & NO, they don't make them' like that anymore! Too bad. Created to create! Georgia… on my mind. Hello Monday!
& what a lovely day it is! The sun is out & it’s gonna get hot. Some things on my mind… Thank you covid! All things are lessons & most good, given time to process. One good thing to come from covid for me was - the past 2 years, since we were locked down & no place to go I did something I’ve wanted to do forever… I shaved my head, bald. This year my hair is shoulder length (grew out all one length) & looking healthier & feeling better than it has for years! I like the grey too, still some salt & pepper to it- it looks professionally done - by God my hairdresser. The reason I shaved was my psoriasis was bad - it’s returned a little but nothing like it was! So.. for anyone who has psoriasis on their head - I suggest you shave & give it some sunshine! Or for anyone wanting a healthier head of hair - try shaving the old stuff off. I can’t guarantee it will work for you but it did for me. We as women are suppose have long flowing hair, right? Our hair is not who we are, nor is this body - it’s just a tool to help us accomplish things while here. I read about a ‘Free The Titties protest coming up in Montreal. In Ontario you can go topless if you choose. In Montreal this woman was approached by the police and told to put her top on - while many men around her went topless on the scorcher day. WTF? When will others be held responsible for not being able to control themselves? The protest stands for much more. Breast feeding in public - the most natural thing I the world, responsible for humanity existing, is still an issues with some. & I am not for abortion, I wish all babies would be born, BUT I am not against abortion, it is a choice the woman carrying the child should have, as it will change her life - forever, either way... Not my body, not my business. People who use the Bible to justify their hurtful actions, are missing the point of the bible. The Bible is a lesson in love above all else. Love for God. Love for ourselves, love for our neighbours (from next door to next country). I don’t think we should blame the book, blame the person who distorts it to justify hurting others. Just like we shouldn’t blame each other for covid, monkey pox or any virus - blame the virus. We have one judge and it’s not each other. I’m out to explore with my puppy posse, yesterday we saw again the most beautiful butterfly, bee, moth, humming bird creature! lol. I’ve only ever seen them since I moved here. Magnificent tiny miracles!! Do pine nuts grow in the open, cause it sure looks like I haven tree FULL of visible pine nuts & the pine pollen is flowing! I’m going to try to harvest both. I’m also on a mission to photograph this sweetest little bird, making a nest in the puffer fish, what a tiny blessing of amusement he/she is, getting use to see & serenading me, all day. & last but not least - who better to celebrate pride month than BUGS BUNNY! More on him/her soon. Stay tooned. GoodBye Marie…
My good friend Marie, who was my right hand woman at the TY EXPOs has died & I am crushed. We spoke not long ago, I sent her a message on Instagram, May 28th, 12:51pm - How’s it going? It shows as ‘seen’. I woke that day thinking of her.. I waited for a reply as she’s usually prompt but I guessed she was just busy. Now, tearful thinking it was the last message she saw from me. I am glad I included the face emoji surrounded by hearts as I loved her. Not one conversation ended, where Marie didn’t say to me: George… I love you. The moment we met we hit it off & became instant friends, when I asked Marie if she wanted to be my helper at the TY EXPOs she gave a thrilled “YES!… are you sure?” My reply was an equally thrilled - “YES!” I learned from Marie that she had a difficult life, she had lost her sister to drugs (as so many families do) & started to slide down that path as well, she was strong though and had a stong mom who helped her but above all else she had her girls, whom she loved deeply. Marie shared many details that left me with a new understanding of addiction and perseverance. The more I knew about Marie (from Marie) the less I judged her & more I loved her, understanding that her past was exactly that, her past. Rarely did a conversation end without her thanking me for helping her with her daughters, for a while they didn’t communicate & I understood why from my own experiences with family. I told her to ‘back off’ & prove to them who she was, who I knew. Fully Loveable & loving. We laughed so hard we almost peed ourselves countless times at the EXPOs, one of the funniest cartoons I ever did was for Marie; it was of her in a tiny bikini (possibly with tassels) on a strippers pole, I can’t find a copy, I'm sure it’s in this blog somewhere & she has the original. We joked how other ‘Mega booths’ had all these scantily clad young woman with perky titties to promote product - so knowing “sex sells” I asked her, if she’d consider wearing something ‘sexier’ and showed her a G-string and tassles - we both cracked up (both being in our 50’s). I trusted her instantly, with my art, to run the booth & with my son & message about cannabis & what it represented to me - medicine for children. Marie did me proud. She told me it was one of the most enjoyable times in her journey & I agreed it was for me too - because she was with me. Our friendship remained & we communicated regular over the years. I remember another conversation we cried with joy as both our lives had changed for the better. She was going to visit this summer… fuck covid. I can’t believe she’s gone. I don’t know all the details as I deleted my FB, Storm informed me & I can’t reach out (yet) to her daughters (granddaughter) as I start to cry. One of our last conversations she mentioned she was excited to have a date to have her knee surgery, put off by covid she was happy to know it was going to be done, she liked to travel! Nothing kept Marie from enjoying life - she knew life can be difficult and chose to celebrate each day- especially now surrounded by her girls who she loved fiercely. Marie also lost her mom to covid, shortly after it started. The surgery didn’t go well, which makes it all the more difficult. It was to be ‘just a knee surgery…’ I guess she didn’t remind me as I had suggested she wait as long as she could, it was just over year now I lost my other young friend Lauren, who also died in the hospital due to “complications” after surgery. My faith in hospitals is not at an all time high at the moment. In the time I knew her, I watched her BLOSSOM! She had bought this cool dress for one of the last EXPOS with the back cut out and she absolutely rocked it! What she (we) lacked in perky titties she made up for in confidence & wisdom & always a good hardy laugh. Marie was a gift from God sent to help me countless ways - not just with the EXPO & became one of my best friends & closest confidants. I miss her & always will…. Fortunately the memories I have of us - had me cry giggling in bed the other night, grateful for the gift of our friendship. I decided today, knowing Marie- she would tell me ‘she loved me & to PAINT’, she was also one of my biggest fans. I drew a kermit (doesn’t take much thought) playing his banjo, with a cloud in the sky shaped like LOVE - for Marie. Painting & reminiscing today. Praying too. Good bye Marie, my life was better because you were in it. Love Georgia One of Storms friends has recently become a dad & I decided to paint his daughter a little gift.
Acrylic on wood, three pegs were also added along the bottom, so that it can be hung on the wall and used for tiny sweaters or knickknacks . The Childs name & birth info are painted in the trees.. I love to paint gifts to welcome new tiny humans to the journey. I hope Mackenna enjoys her original as she grows & is inspired to create one herself. I get excited for all children to hold crayons & paint brushes & she's only a few months, knowing her dad- she'll be holding a fishing pole before a paint brush. Created to create. I was gifted the lovely hand painted card above, from a friend in B.C. (Judy)! It made my day getting this little sweet hen creation. The dots are different, the tiny flowers are so cute.. I don't have the patient for dots it seems, as each time I try they don't look at 'neat'. Judy & I also talk art & paint,(especially gouache) in our emails and she got me curious about new paint -I tried & like. It's enjoyable having friends who talk about what you enjoy! Sharing art inspired us to try different ideas.
Having friends on line or in life, who talk about painting, cartooning, common interests... has made this last lockdown bearable, even enjoyable at times. Thank you. I didn't get into 'Zoom" once, a few shared frustrations & concerns with it and It didn't sound appealing, although necessary for many. I'm glad the option is available, one friend takes 'beading' Zoom classes & I've seen painting classes offered, I have enough painting ideas and not entertaining any classes. I sent a card back.. also a chicken. Inside it says: He is Risen. Get it? hee hee hee I have 3 easter cards to paint today that will be delivered to friends with eggs. lol Easer eggs we have! Brown, white, pinkish and blue - painted by the hens themselves... Talented Peckers! Time to paint Easter cards & watch the showers that bring MAY flowers. Create & send a card! You can doooo it!! Yay!!! Home grown mushroom goodness in a jam jar!? April fool! -- Hardly.
Over the years I have seen many mushrooms growing out of jars! They sell kits & I have grown Shitake and Oyster before from kits. This past weekend, I enjoyed fresh lionsmane mushroom - growing out of a bag on my counter! I can’t wait for more.. I would take another over a steak, it was that tasty ‘meaty’ goodness, & it's god for the brain. There’s some on the property (I know it!) & this spring/summer the hunt is on, I’m determined to learn about all mushrooms & experience more edibles. I want to try to dry a few to use over the next winter. I have a jar of dried mushrooms Storm won from some MST event. They are lovely to see on the counter like my jar of Chaga. I add them to soup, sauces and have even on occasion just grabbed one to nibble, mushroom jerky - I guess. If nature provides, give thanks! Yay!! Abbey Gardens (not far from here) has a mushroom course and it reads terrific, it sold out VERY fast. I was disappointed with myself, I didn’t book it as soon as I read the email, oh well - I’ll watch for another, perhaps in the fall. I’m fortunate for Storm who (former Foray Director for the MST) indulges me with our mini foray adventures. & has already promised to do so this spring. Yay!!! Right now, it’s snowing, but I know it’s on it’s way out so I don’t mind. Falling snow is relaxing & calming, especially in the morning - the miracle of snow. Yay. lol Bow had his testicles removed yesterday. YAY!! I hope this prevents from wandering the woods. He is napping as though nothing happened.. Arrow was upset at him leaving in a cat carrier. We are happy he is fine. Thank You Jesus - for another day.. Yay!!! (Say it like Kermit! Like you mean it.) You were created to create! Yay! Time to paint - Yay!!! Just looking at 'O Pat' from this Warner Brother cartoon & I can imagine his voice perfectly. O Pat was my first glimpse at a leprechaun - as I have no doubts many others!
O Pat & O Mike ..O Toole (I think) lol. Happy St. Patricks day! The only gold I have is my paint! I'm not big on promoting holidays that encourage alcohol & St.Pattys is a big one. Alcohol is a drug & finally, it is being addressed as such coming with health warnings like it causes throat cancer & more. Alcohol can make help you 'loosen up.. loosen to the point -it's the number one DRUG used for date rape. Alcohol destroys. Many don't need a holiday to "celebrate with a drink - many don't need a reason at all.. many have no control anymore & will be having a cocktail for breakfast. In my life time I've witnessed a few having a beer for breakfast. In my lifetime I have seen too many incidents of Alcohol abuse & abusive alcoholics. It has also taken me this lifetime to understand... alcohol is one of the worst legal drugs available & it's everywhere & it is difficult to stop once addicted - we are brainwashed from toddlers to think fun can't be had without it- not true. I crave a glass of wine when I see women pouring themselves a tall glass on just about every program, movie, series out there. Songs about booze are abundant on the radio, it's every where -including every corner store, I can understand how alcoholics struggle, there is no escape from the reminders. Today, I want to thank the Lord for everyone I know or have witnessed in my life time (including my FORMER self) who has ever got into a vehicle and driven - intoxicated and stayed safe, I now understand each time someone does this they are not only endangering themselves but endangering any other person they might meet on the journey. Please don't. One of the most fascinating topics in the bible (for me) has been the relationship with alcohol. On one page we are told to enjoy the sweet wine! Celebrate! BUT on others we are taught: alcohol (strong drink, or wine) in the bible is used to trick, disable and destroy. The bible warns: in moderation, or don't drink at all. So that's just one sample of how long alcohol has been a destructive problem in too many lives and still is to this date. During the pandemic alcohol intake has increased as has domestic violence & child abuse. It's just another day, really. Happy St. Patty's day - I hope, you avoid the wearing of the green shoes. with TLC Me. It's international womens day.
To all the women I know - thank you, no doubts you have taught me much. I just finished a book by a woman, actually I'm reading more from women and intentionally looking for Canadian, female run business to support. If you enjoyed: The lion, the witch & the wardrobe as I did and still have my complete set, (a gift when I was 10) I think you'll also enjoy this book, I read it in 2 afternoons and was disappointed to have it end, signs of a good book/adventure: Once Upon a Wardrobe. A day spent in the woods reading.. listening to relaxing Adagios (I get lost listening: Lakmé: Viens, Mallika, . Dôme épais (Flower Duet)) between the pages and my imagination enhanced with music. The fire going it's difficult to think of a better way to spend the day. Perhaps a beach image comes to mind occasionally, as I stare at this snow... now waiting for it to GO, it will be gone soon I know. Winter teaches patience. Happy women's day lovelies! You are daughters of God - created to create. Enjoy the gift of being woman. Not one...
Today I shall focus on all the positive in the world - people waking up. Opening up. A toasty warm fire. Humans discovering their potential & creating items of beauty to share. Humans who don't give up but in the face of adversity, continue to rise & inspire others. Hope. Faith. Today, not one fuck shall be given... we will enjoy this day & expect miracles! Bonus Kermit below because I like playing with Kermit & paint. Have a creative day! Roses are red - so do't be blue..
I painted some love to share with you! Need to feel some love today? Here it is! I painted lot's of love into this primate - from the second my brush touched the page, I pondered loving thoughts. What a pleasure to sit & intentionally think about the many ways to LOVE. I think I'll continue. Love for Canadians in particular, who bring tears to my eyes all week! Standing up for each other & inspiring the world. Yesterday, online - I watched thousands of truckers & supporters recite the Lords prayer in Ottawa & then sing O'Canada! FUCK YA! It has me all emotional, I must admit. All ages waving Canadian flags, chanting, screaming "Freedom!!!". How can you not feel the love? Playing hockey in the streets, dancing, singing, hot tubbing (lol), feeding each other - EVERY shade of Canadian. When this started I watched a video in 2020 of some kids being arrested for playing ice hockey, outside on a lake! I cried then too - not tears of joy but tears of sadness - who arrests a bunch of hockey players - playing on a lake? That is a Canadian right of passage. Many will not forget that video. I wonder now, how proud those police officers feel about doing their DUTY - Phhhhhhhbt. I had a friend call this week to taunt - I guess he's missing me.. but he asked how I felt about Trudeau now... I think he was taken back by my response: I'm beyond disillusioned, Trudeau is NOT the man/person I thought he was. I'm grateful for the awakening & know I'm not alone, when you see American talkshow hosts comparing Trudeaus statement to those of Hitler, he clearly has proven worldwide, he cares only for a selected group of Canadians. It looks like he'll be gone soon, do you know what else is gone soon? PASSPORTS! About time! March 1st says Doug Ford, another individual who has proven what's good for the goose isn't good for the gander as he was out snowmobiling while Canada was "under siege".. hahaha. UNLESS the truckers demand them gone NOW! TODAY! Now that would be LOVE for EACH other and worth celebrating. Happy Valentines day - I'm sending love into the universe & know it will return - that's how love works. I ask, believe & get excited to receive! Above all else never forget- steadfast LOVE: GOD loves You. Jesus too. This is reason to give thanks & show some love EVERY DAY. Love Georgia Above all we are here to Love Each Other.
Love Each other. That's it... the golden rule. All part of the grand lesson, great adventure, journey, test... whatever you want to call it, LOVE is part of it. We are here & instructed to : LOVE each other. The rest will fall into place, when we all show each other some love. Mushrooms - all different - from one big family, is it too early to think foray days? Never. I love finding mushrooms, (especially edible) as they are all gifts from God & the ground, I have no doubts the medicinal value of many is yet to be discovered. In just the past few years I'm fascinated with all that mushrooms now do - from cleaning the soil to making material - to helping heal depressed minds. Give thanks for mushrooms. Love is not just for Valentines day or Lovers' - it is to be celebrated with every being we encounter. Express a little love to all those who you meet on this... walk in the woods. For all who contribute LOVE to my life & joy in my days, thank you. Valentines day is a short reminder to LOVE - all year, everyday. Love as you are loved. Love - it comes in many disguises.
Valentines day inspires my desire to create cards! The seeds planted in kindergarten with my first valentine cut out. I wish I still had some of original valentines from when I was a tiny human, I love vintage valentines. Watching my favourite movie The Wizard f Oz ‘full of love’, The first, obviously - for a girl & her dog. The embrace, when Dorothy tells the Scarecrow, “I think I’ll miss you the most..” Oh! Ouch… Right through the heart. Have you had to leave someone you love, knowing you might never see them again, most of us have. The same love & heart break comes when we lose someone to death. Love can produce tears and smiles & does just that, constantly. Love for our friends’ who journey down the yellow brick road with us can be a very powerful love. I believe on valentines day we should show those we love - gratitude. Not just ‘romantic love’ but Love that inspires & helps us continue forward, simply: celebrate love. The greatest gift - love. I am grateful for all love I receive & for the many forms in which it appears. This includes the love from my creatures I’ve been blessed with, even Bow who jumps on my shoulder when I’m painting. Heehee Tomorrow ‘Bender’ Love. Below: Bow & Arrow - Bow, giving thanks to the Lord for a new day! lol |