This Saturday the Santa Clause parade is in town.. tis the season!
I call it the 'Squeezing Season' now, a season/holiday designed around consumerism designed to 'Squeeze' every last penny out of your pocket with commercial bombardment, social pressure and guilt.  Yes, we will have a nice Christmas, good food, fine wine & cannabis baked gingerbread cookies & hopefully good company - as for  gifts- we don't NEED anything  - I'm happy with just setting up a few trinket and enjoying what Christmas might still represent for us.. me.  Still, I LOVE drawing all things Christmas - especially reindeer.

This comic made me smile-  I hope it has done the same for you.. hee hee 
How else do you think they FLY?  & the stamina for the evening? Gotta be magic medibles. It's honestly in 2 parts because I forgot Dasher - lol 

I want to add Jim Carey is a very talented cartoonist! Editorial. I love his work, he posts on twitter - dumped FB - I feel the same. Absolute editorial genius - I'm not shocked!  He has inspired me to draw a few editorial myself.

Have you read about the RAPE of a young male student @ St. Michaels (all boy) Catholic school?  Expelled? BULLSHIT. Fucking LOCKER ROOM bullshit! It has to end - IF I had control I would eliminate the  football team all together, forever.  I hope  they ALL are EXPOSED for being the PACK of dirty ANIMALS they are - Imagine being a parent to find out your son took part in this, laughing and joking as they watch a FELLOW student raped. I don't understand how anyone can do this let alone a group of YOUNG EDUCATED men,  at this school that costs thousands to attend to produce 'fine upstanding'  gentleman - right. This 'group mentality' is WORSE!    So much for their '0' tolerance policy!  
0 football MIGHT set a better example.  I knew boys when I was younger who went to St. Mikes - they thought they were better than the rest of us back then.. perhaps they still do, clearly they thought they could get away with this sort of  behaviour.

I am  thrilled with this talented young Canadian artist!  Speaking up with her photography... thefirstnationscanada.com/2018/11/photography-student-sends-message-about-mmiwg-using-canadian-flag/   I saw her image and it made me hold my breath.  Bravo.  She too has inspired me to try to paint on a topic I find incredibly difficult.
It's not all cannabis, comics and reindeer.

With TLC & THC 
Georgia

Are you fine with the upcoming expected fine for cannabis?
My pal Crusty Rusty called me -"$1000.00 !! One Thousand Bucks if your caught puffing not he sidewalk! This is legalization?!" 
The penalty for using cannabis in public is up to $1000 for a first offense and up to $5000 for subsequent offenses.    
What a joke this is.. & I can assure you - I will be smoking in public on occassion- when I feel the need.  There is nothing like a good, strong bong hit or joint to slow down my twitch giving me a bit of a break & time when I NEED that break before I break.  Edibles help the body but don't have the effect I need when smoking/vaping *before I GO any further- I myself DO NOT like to encourage SMOKING with children - I don't draw it in the mouths of certain characters & do not like the fact that Vape pens are being glamorized' because I feel it will encourage more children to try & get addicted to  cigarettes (the kind PROVEN to give you cancer) PLEASE... Don't be a dick - Don't smoke in front of kids (cannabis included) if it can be helped & I've never nor will I ever smoke on a 'school property'.

​BUT- back to these fines- COME on! DO they think Canadians have a sticker that states 'sucker' across our forehead?  This will end up in court- why...  BECAUSE OF THIS:

When I was younger a boyfriend & I were strolling around the block at 10 p.m. he had an open beer - I didn't have anything  - a cop pulled up and gave him a Ticket for just over $50.. the cop was a dick. I lived 8 doors away - it was hot, the stars were out - obvious we were a couple just enjoying the evening (what ever- perhaps he was jealous). BUT the current fine for driving with an open beer/liquor in a car is  ONLY $175.00
What the FUCK? !   Cheers.    This almost encourages drinking & driving!! 

What is wrong with those in power - this is NOT rocket science.
This is NOT right. FIGHT it if you get a ticket for smoking a joint in Public.  
​I won't even bother to compare the numbers of deaths related to each substance in the cartoon - there is another reason Cannabis PROVEN less harmful out of ALL three- YET- the fine $1000. for a 'first time offence?! 
Which leads me to address - I'm pretty sure I STILL see people DAILY out & about smoking a cigarette including on school property. How much are people fined for the PROVEN cancer causing 'coffin sticks' costing out government already due to health reasons? LOTS.
Don't believe me? RESEARCH - Prove me wrong...  

My new book arrived BYW  (below) only  a few pages in & :  
I fucking LOVE it!  
Amen!  lol   Book review soon.  

The coffins have been picked up and I'll show you where you can go 'RIDE' one!!  
IF YOU DARE!!      lol - More SOON!

With TLC & THC
Georgia

                                               >>>Spill any paint lately?<<<   

I am aware why I taught kids..  Not only was I blessed to teach them arts, cartooning and crafts - all things they really love - I was able to witness first hand a hundred times over - the genius of kids.  The creativity, hopefulness, energy, absorbency of knowledge, excitement of life & generosity of kids.  

All this "What about the children.." We've got to keep it away from kids!", blah blah blah...
First of all little kids- toddlers- that's up to the parents to educate your child and *KEEP YOUR cannabis safely away from your children and every other thing that can harm them- we all understand this is impossible. But try.. that is what good parents do. 
Heres what I learned about kids, they are:
                               NOT FUCKING STUPID.  Stop treating them as so.

Chances are in many ways with help of the rest of the world, cell phones, iPad & internet they are probably smarter than you. I guarantee there are far more intelligent 8 year olds than old, white, very rich men in USA congress  at this very moment.  (cartoon in the works) kids know more about Cannabis than we ever did about Alcohol growing up - other than it was "cool" at least they are hearing about discussion & they WILL then educate themselves- or they won't - this is life.  Teach them about choices & consequences.
HONESTLY. 

So not allowing creative marketing on cannabis products is just BULLSHIT.  
How are we o.k. with this decision?  What happened to choice?  It is just setting up Canadian businesses for failure and healthy competition. IF the kids who want it - want it- they don't give a shit about advertising. Open a flier this past father day weekend what do I see?  Besides the glossy alcohol flier- just in time to drunk dad up..  - A COORS popcorn maker' on sale and  giant novelty beer cooler' for dad! Plant the seed.  Who doesn't own a free cap given in a case of beer - isn't it a Canadian tradition?  I really do like my "I AM Canadian"  T-shirts & bucket hat Molson Beer puts out, they keep it class IMO by keeping 'molson' very small.  OMGosh it's frustrating when you realize the difference between cannabis and alcohol alone.. worse though - it is insulting to our kids.  
Why confuse them- tell them straight out! Don't use any drugs if you can't help it -it might destroy parts of your brain. Why take the chance?
Give yourself the best advantage in life you can
Don't eat any crap or you'll get fat & it will lead to serous health problems.
Don't start Vaping- it's not attractive and it might just become and expensive habit.
It's ALL stuff, try to experience 'life' - not stuff...      I think that would be a good start.
 
Wouldn't it be nice if we REALLY cared about kids- ALL kids - if we stopped this hypocritical bullshit RIGHT NOW & ALL focused on what IS happening the USA  with separating kids & sticking them in cages like animals- NO art supplies, NO toys, NO blanket < No COMFORT. ANY American that goes along with that, I do not understand your definition of 'Proud American'.  Do you have children?  

                            Ya'll better not believe in Karma. Eh.

Imagine the seed that is being planted in all those young minds & the young minds of all watching. Fear & HATE.

Please let's teach our children, educate them..  not plant seed of confusion, fear and hate.. end the stigma with cannabis or get RID of ALL Alcohol advertising- for the sake of the kids of course.
https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/eRepository/Focus_On_Alcohol_Marketing.pdf
READ THIS ^ ^ ^                            ^ ^ ^                                                          ^ ^ ^ 
IF you care about the kids and then explain the Fucking DOUBLE standards to me PLEASE.

With TLC & THC
Georgia

WOOOHOOOOOOOOO   Cannabis is legalized in canada- now just for 'her debut date.

I can feel Bird when he is looking at me! hee hee. I'm sure he's not the only one who feels this way about my blog - lol it cracked me up when i thought of him saying this. Nice the Canadian accent "aboot me".  I can FEEL  several people, I'm not always thrilled.

I recently   had a wonderful strange quick encounter..
I e mailed 'Michaels' about art supplies- I was NOT pleased with.
My called was returned - It was an interesting conversation- at one point the woman said to me.. a tiny bit heated.​   "...I FEEL YOU!" & she meant it - I know because i felt it too.

The entire conversation changed  - what did she say ? I feel you?
She said  "I do feel you!"      -  I said    "..I feel it too."
YOU could hear it in 'our' voice - we felt it.
She felt it- I felt it too - do you think we care if  'you' believe us -  it felt great!
We were both giggling when we met  like old friends .
It went from  "How the *&^% do they expect me to cut THAT Matt!?" 
To my matt being cut, dropped off at my home  with a Hug, sorry and a new connection.    

I laughed - you  'felt me' - imagine being Norm coming home to tell me - "don't worry about it - I'll cut it in the garage..."  Gasp!  All painting friends are gasping with me.. FLAT black matt - saw,  dust... frig.           I appreciated the effort and shall use them as scrap.

I would never have walked out of the store with a sheet of matt, they would have been cut, then. NOW.       Art supply store.  *People, $15.00 an hour - I get why some are frustrated,  I don't think it's too much to ask for a tiny bit of service for our money, you can't provide something one time and not the next.  It's business.   Anyhow, it ended awesome - it was not about the matt.. it was about her & I  learning a lesson. 

​HOW 'words'  & feelings can turn a conversation around in seconds.  Go figure! 
Everyone is your Guru - If you know how to listen.  Hee Hee,  thanks Ram Das.
We ARE all connected - FEEL IT!   

I am done dismissing these mini miracles. ;)  I embrace each one.
Storm was witness to all of it and was  "amused" the week before I had just mentioned 'I wanted to try a new honey' (costco) - not one minute later an old man walked right up to me up  and said "Would you like to try this honey -CRACKED the jar open, which was already in his cart...  "I am buying it anyway"  he  insists  as did his wife - so
I did"    It was wonderful twice gifted' honey - I did see them go through the cash - they bought the honey.
  
Storm stood  there with a sort of amazed but not shocked look. 
It was priceless.  Oh my gosh, it cracks me up  just thinking of it.

StuFF... little miracles.  ;)   Embrace them, Recognize them.
Welcome them & even when life gets you down - continue to mail out cards of Love  & it come back to you.   ;D.   It's a LOVELY day today -I was up with he birds & have some serious painting to do!
Tweet Tweet!

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With TLC & THC
​Georgia
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* I intentionally colored my hair grey in the cartoon- there are FAR TOO FEW older women SEEN in media today- ALL media.  It is a step in the real right direction.  
​I embrace every great hair! 

I was thinking about hard workers' while working on this cartoon.. my entire life I've been surrounded by hard workers. What a blessing that has been. I was also thinking about Martin Luther King Jr.s'  speech..    dreaming of a day when all men are created equal.. should simple read:
...   when 'all' are created equal.

I've experienced, witnessed & heard many accounts  where women were getting paid less and treated worse.  It is hurting the next generation,  it has already hurt this one.
I've learned about equality - or rather I've learned about inequality. I've seen people I know work hard, found out they did not get paid what others were paid for the same job, in some cases a BETTER job.  Chances are we ALL know someone who works someplace because  a parent- gave them the job, we watch as they waste time,  are paid better than most other employees who work harder for much less...  the bosses children behave like 'Divas, came in when they wanted, left early, helped them self to product.. and others watch and built up resentment.  It's difficult to watch right?  
I've seen it many times over, no doubt I'm not alone.
We've all been there.

Not quite..  we have not all been there. We are not all there.  
Are you Black, Latino, Indian, Female? They get paid less for working harder (in many cases) simply because of the color of their skin and gender.   It' that simple.
It's that shameful.  Men & women both should care & speak up.  It is all our future.

This rule applies to men as well, men of color' get paid less- simply due to the color of their skin & in many cases work harder and are can better educated & suited for some jobs (AS are ALL women.) but white men get them.  
It appears the wealthiest are old, white men. 

Women are rarely paid  equal amounts for equal work. 
Women also deal with sexual harassment on epic levels. 

Wtf is wrong with the system?      THAT. 
Nothing will ever be right until we start with treating each other how we DESERVE to be treated, fairly.  It's not about our sex, skin color, hair, it SHOULD be only about our quality of work.

IF you're not being treated fairly - QUIT! I understand it's not that simple, many moms trying to feed their kids.  If you're not being treated fairly - get smart about it:  Document everything.  Save, note, record anyway you can if need be.
If employers are abusing you, the system - there are becoming more resources to turn to.
 I have hope.

If you are lazy and living off the system & others, that is your choice too..   
We are not placed on this planet to be parasites - we are each here to SHINE!!!

What confusing about Equal rights?  Equal pay for equal job- it's that simple.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/03/01/2017-womens-history-month/98247518/

When it comes to equal rights there is only one person to blame- the owners, bosses, CEO's head haunchos' who USE the backs of others to succeed with their greed, they let it happen, they choose to turn a blind eye, they make the rules the decisions.

Some rise to the top  walking on the back of others and care very little for 'who they have to step on to get there.  Speak up.   It effects us all.

I did watch President Obama on the David letterman show, what a  gentleman.

Made with TLC & THC
Georgia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next  'Queen Bee
Made with THC & TLC
Georgia

'Brrrrr...  today is COLD  the sky is blue, the sun shining - don't be fooled by appearances,  it is C O L D in Canada- I always warn friends "You want to visit?  I suggest you do it in the summer."  This has been one of those weeks,  you dread going out   (a great percentage of Canadians do) even to run simple errands.  Poppy & I venture out? No way, no how, for no one.  Today has consisted of  attempting to paint and napping.
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What to do when it's this cold? If you don't have to go out - put on a layer or two, add a sweater, make hemp milk homemade hot chocolate, read a book, snuggle with a pet or loved one, enjoy the momet & quiet if you are fortunate enough to experience it.
​Look at how lovely the sun glistens on the snow. 
Just typing that made me feel better.  
Time for some positive visualization meditation also referred to as napping. 
It's also time to take the tree down.

As cold as this year is ending - phhhhhbt...   I've started preparing for 2018 by painting a few gifts, cards- of  course and a couple of wooden mushrooms with little twists.
It many be cold outside but never too cold inside, where I don't want to share some love.

Georgia
xox

KIDS.. I am not getting paid to tell you this, I'm not with any company, dispensary, not any parent groups or schools or with any DR.s, in anyway. I'm not a politician, nor do I ever want to be. I'm not on the "side of"  your parents  Im telling you this because I believe it to be true.
                   
           Please *try to refrain from using ANY drugs
               until your brain develops properly.
             *Try, because I know and can admit as an adult- many adults TRY to refrain from "things" and can not.  

       This is TRUE, good advice from ALL who really care about you.

Do not use anything, if at all possible. - especially not alcohol or prescribed medications NOT intended for you.  You might feel fine, get a great BUZZ but not realize the damage you are doing until much later in life. Serious damage... one that might take your quality of life (or life) long before it is meant to be taken.

Why 'give' yourself a problem in this life.. life will give you enough as time goes on.
 Learn how to cope  not 'cop out'.
Take control of your young healthy lives- you are so much smarter than we were!
Able to access healthier knowledge at your fingertips than your parents.  
Teach yourself how to cope without drugs and chances are you will be happier & healthier, richer & live longer...  

A Natural HIGH  from something that makes you FEEL GOOD.
YOU KNOW what I'm talking about- a natural high like no other, one  MANY will be truly envious of. 

Now for those who are going to try cannabis no matter what you have been told- yes, you better be careful because there are side effect that are joked about but it's
NO joking matter- You're getting fatter!  

Teen obesity is on the increase.. this leads to SERIOUS long term health issues.
Cannabis is use to assist many who have no appetite - Me. 
I have no desire for food- it's become a chore to eat- Luckily cannabis helps me- It does make my food taste better - I do get the munchies- I on the other hand cannot put weight on right now. Start smoking and you might start to pack on the pounds if not careful - Young women  struggle with body image already- don't give yourself any new problems with un healthy weight gain.  BTW- I was thinking of girls/women so I stuck with the theme for this cartoon- the next is geared towards boys/young men.
For some - it helps with an appetite and others it will contribute to a problem.
If you're consuming cannabis just to get high instead of helping with physical pain - be careful.... stay away from  junk food. Have healthy options in case you do. 
Food does taste better to me when I am high & I crave things I don't usually - like Chips, cake and dips... sometimes all together, it must be how Chocolate Bacon was developed.

Cannabis makes you feel  (in most cases) relaxed, you laugh a little more.. therefore it might  not be wise to smoke it with  people you are not comfortable with.  Sadly, this has little to do with cannabis and more to do with people who lack morals, as we are witnessing NOW, sexual abuse on all levels has increased - in particular for young women. STAY SAFE.
I'm not your mom saying this- I'm a woman- who does not want young women to be harmed. Throw ALCOHOL into the mix and one thing quite often DOES lead to another. 
Ladies, I highly recommend if you want to 'try to get high'- ask you mom first! OR get a couple of girlfriends to try.
Keep it safe' until you KNOW what to expect & experience with Cannabis.

The third point to ponder. - yes, it does make one want to take it easy, sit back.. relax- and that is good - Not all the time. Women have to work harder to get equal pay in this century --still! Do you think sitting around on the couch all day - hitting the bong will help?
Get busy ladies! Take over the world! Claim your deserved space!  Cannabis may lead you into temptation - to turn on the drama (T.V.) & off your mind.  
Everything moderation.

Please educate yourself before it all begins.. in order to avoid adding stress to you belly & body & lives.  
Be ready to enjoy cannabis responsibly & after the age of 18, if possible.
Have the conversation now. WHY wait?

I'm reading how they intend on $$$  for cannabis education- I pray it's not going to be FEAR mongering. Young people are smart, look at how many of us are angry now because we found out we have been lied to for decades - about a plant. Put in jail over a plant.

Prove your parents wrong, it won't be the first time. Do not become a statistic- TRY
TRY to remain DRUG free as long as you can.
Please give your brains time to properly develop.

We parents, are also right a great deal of the time..  ;)

With Love.
Georgia  

ALCOHOL INCREASES THE INTENSITY OF CANNABIS.

Next.. More points to ponder boys.