Covid Surcharge - or tax... ?  Phhhhhhbt!
If I visit a business & they charge me a 'covid surcharge' or tax I will turn around & leave without my purchase.   Are you kidding me?  
Business owners better think twice.   Did I create this pandemic?
Am I responsible for making others sick or closing your business??      HELL NO.
I have been shopping (carefully with a mask) trying to support my community - take out from several places so everyone gets a bit..  yes WE are ALL in this together but if you think you are going to make me pay for 'it',  guess again.
To chage people extra because YOU are a business owner, lets face it therefore you must be  better off than MOST... if you own your own business..  am I wrong?  
WHY punish your CUSTOMERS who ARE ALSO infact, struggling.  
Nope. Don't do it!
Not only that.. actions will remember, long after covid is complete.

Will covid ever be complete? I WAS so proud of Canada until I saw photos for all the selfish
that decided it was a great day to hang out at a park in record numbers. I didn't see anyone over 50 in the photos.. perhaps the older are wiser.  Probably just more afraid of dying.

Covid-19 $$$ - have you applied? It appears there is money for all. I did not apply, I am grateful to God for all I have and know others need it more than I do.  I asked a friend tho if she's applied, I KNOW she needs the help as she is in a wheel chair. NO- the disabled are not being helped in covid times. NOT only that but she IS in a wheelchair (MUST be) and NOW, wheel trans says she can't bring anyone to help her get groceries!!!   What a fucking joke - she is wearing a mask, has to ride an elevator, can't get around or stay away from others 6 feet, like most of us.  YET, look at all those COVID IDIOTS in the park.  I have NO doubts many applied - got money and DON'T NEED IT.  She WHO NEEDS the help cant get fucking help!?  already living below the poverty line.  Now that YOU have read this  please mention it to someone.. it needs attention - OR we are NOT 'in this all together.' 
 
​Finally, a friend I've know about 2 decades on social media only  & become snail mail pals too, has had a battle with cancer like no other and she is a fucking warrior. Over the years I've watched this woman run marathons, LOVE her hubby -it made me jealous at times, work hard, support others who had cancer before she did, made gifts for many people including me, christmas ornaments.. she is so thought & kind a couple of years ago we decided to meet- I invited them to visit...    Recently, she did not go to the hospital due to cover fears  and now her cancer has reappeared -  I can't even.   :(
She's not doing well... so for all you - all over the world who want to hang out in a park  because your bored and don't give a fuck for others safety - YOU are slapping my friend who IS fighting for her life in the face and I am not happy about it.  FUCK COVID!!!  
And all of you who are behaving selfishly in these times.. do you understand how karma works?  

                                       Stupid is as stupid does. ` Forest Gump

We can't even bury our dead with more than five people. 
Pondering primates in mushroom cap caps are more intelligent that most of us.

Georgia

Bill.. the wood guy.  I like Bill & asked if I could paint him shortly after meeting him.  Occassionally, I see people and just want to paint them, that's what rund through my brain.
   
Bill delivered wood before Norm arrived, as our first year living here (with a wood stove), it ws an education, he was alwasy interesting and an enjoyable visit - I became grateful with each visit and an education of  those incredibly "nipply" mornings we had!  It was a deal too!  Delivered to the door- actually it was placed right in my porch! I've no doubts if I asked him to load it in the house he would have. He gave me a few buring tips too- I was flying thru the stuff as if, it grew on trees...     oh.  ;)

    Bill was interesting & easy to talk to and easier to crack a smile' - his face displayed years of cracking that smile' when we met, he also seemed to 'think before he replied' - a trait, I usually don't see with Norm..   Ahem.    hee hee
Bill was fun to paint & I took the photo so, I captured just the right energy I wanted.
He visited a few times over the winter keeping me & my girls warm with the wood and a friendly smile. ;)  Bill is much more than the wood guy' as many people are up here- "jacks of all trades" you have to be - to survive.  
Even more important in such... hmmm...creative times.
I look forwrd to seeing more of Bill, even if he doesn't bring wood.

I was hit by the pandemic... I 'tried' to order art supplies from DeSerres. SIGH  everything, EVERYTHING. Temporiraily unavailable....   yikes.    O.k., third world problems I know, but not something I am use to. Interesting. makes me appreciate EVERYTHING just a bit more.
It won't stop me from painting! God will provide the supplies I need - I certinally have the inspiration.  A local artist - Harvey Walker - (in Carnarvon! lol)  parted with some of his- I am thrilled and can't admit as I would have done the same, so a gentleman & an artist. hee hee.. I have decided to paint the next portrait already! For me!
For mothers day! The love of my life, whom - I am missing too much.
He's busy growing - a usual.  I'm grateful to all who continue to work to provide for others during these times. Give thanks!!  

I don't know about you but I'd curb my meat consumption... for a little while.
Vegans just might rule the eatch- as the rest get sick from contanimated MEAT..
"Know your meat"  &  "Cancelled",  " Stay back!"  New slogans for 20202  :D 
I can't be the only one who's mind, this is crossing.   Education & SOAP - saves.

Wash your hands & Keep your distance!  I'm going out now to stroll for new mushrooms!
Tomorrow is a day of sunshine & 17! Forest to explore! Weeeeeeee!
Namaste !  < the new NOW. 

With TLC & THc
Georgia 

Below... Luckily for me - Lucs brew - (terrific kombucha!!)  has a very paintable box! 
That's what I did yesterday (& drink Kombucha -maple ginger- yum..)  and ponder portraits.    Back to it! 

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

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

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

I'm feeling a bit bummed and stumped as to why...    hee hee hee.
I'm stumped the USA lets that IDIOT  speak, still.  Inject disinfectant. Wow.
The first cartoon I did of him implied: If Trump becomes president blood will be shed in the USA...   unbelievable.  TURN it off.  Get rid of him.

A good friends mom passed from Covid 19. Maries mom - many know Marie from when she helped me at my booth at the EXPOs, she's been a wonderful friend & terrific support from the beginning.  I'm blessed to have her in my life.  Her mom was in a nursing home. I had several conversations with Marie over the years and it was a difficult decision she made after YEARS of trying to do it herself.  I know.  She is heart broken, she was very close to her mom.  Her mother is just one of many..            Changes must be made.   

Pray for strength for all those who suffer because they have lost someone & can't even grieve properly.  
Celebrate every GIFT. Every day.

Norm knows I like these stumps & he gifted me 2 as we sat outside,  I drew  a bikini on one as we talked about our current "Nightly movie watch".  AGAIN.
These torso,  had me giggling all night & are inspired from a famous movie scene...
Beach scene obviously. 
Can you guess?   Now, they  rest on  my coffee table and make me SMILE!
I think I have an idea to even take it up a notch.. hee hee hee. They "crack" me up.. lol 
Make yourself smile.  
'James and Pussy'  will be just the start of a few of my new painted collection.
Still stumped??

​Dr. No
James Bond & Pussy Galore...  now sit happily on my coffee table.

Stay HOME.  Blow your nose & Wash your hands.   Give thanks. xox
Happy Sunday, I hope I made you smile. xox
With TLC & THC  Georgia 

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Rise & SHINE! I don't know what day, month or time it is - I just know - it's time to get up and get going! We were created to create & a pandemic, where we are ALL forced to sit at home - is indeed a wonderful opportunity to FLOURISH!  Florish I did - in my bedroom. haha
I worke up & thought I'm painting! I have huge pocket doors  that lead into my bedroom - I love pocket doors. Now you see em - now you don't!  
I like to open them a crack and say to the girls "Peek a boo!" & close them... they (we -lol) find this highly amusing & they come running! I just decided Im painting - the hardest part was wondering - what!? In my bedroom,  did I want a message of dreaming? NOPE!  
I've spent too many years asleep - - - RISE & SHINE! Awake I'll be.  Created to create!
The Robin - the early bird, gets the worm! The first sign of spring for many - I saw mine weeks ago (I think we had a lying Robin) reaching for the nest, the 3 eggs representing new ideas, hope, life & God, Jesus & the universe.  The bright beautiful blooms year around to brighten each & every morning with hidden words of LOVE.   For me.  Yes!  Perfect medicine for this Covid-19 bug.  
 
What would you paint? I was really pleased with how it turned out- it looks lovely in the morning as the light starts because you see the blooms and bird slowly appear.  I needed it too  I need a Norm break. I'm sure many do...  need a break fom their partners.
I just need space. & time to myself to NOT think. Not communicate.
Silence  with the exception of birds, ducks, trees.. is golden.
I went in, closed my doors and painted my new isolated frame of mind - Inspired. 
Have a peek below.

I have no idea of the date or time, the past few, I've felt even sadder  ;(  I did not even paint yesterday - (gasp)  due to the shooting in NS... how devestating. Talk about pre-meditated. HEART breaking for all those Canadians cowering in their homes.  How did no one see this coming?  All the sadness in such a stressful time already - I've no doubts the small community is reeling.  Nasty, EVIL POS human... "mentally ill... sick" they'll say,  FUCK THAT - NO!!! The level he went - the details, he was far from sick - just FUCKED UP  & I'll never mention his name.  These people deserve NO attention.  NONE.
I'm glad he's gone.

Rise & Shine!! Choose - what will I do today - add more surrering to my own life & the lifves of others or Shine- Create, lift others up?  Yes, it's stressfull times but we can all do a tiny bit to make it a little brighter.   With TLC & THC
Next - art catch up. 420 Monkeys & some monkey business remarks'.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia
 

Yeah!!!!  Tody marks 14 days  of isolation & quarintine - living with Norm...
Many did not realize, I've been living alone for 9 months, it was educational.
I was able to unpack, sort out and get settled before Norm arrived.  

Between moving, selling our home and work, Norm was not able to be here with us until 2 weeks ago.  I must say  he did it, I left and he had WORK to do & YES, I knew he would- he did it!  Yes... WE ARE finally CELEBRATING!  

This year we will be married 28 years and frankly, I don't give a fuck what anyone "thinks" they know about our relationship. Someone comment recently, after watching us argue, Norm & I arguing due to stress is common as it is with most Relationships...  They "could never do it- live like THAT".   Like what? Arguing form time to time?
An opinion, I might add made by someone NEVER having been in a long term relationshiop - phhhhbt.  Some think relationships are not about arguing - in 28 years? Give me a fucking break.  I literally laughed out loud at an article stating: Isolation with a mate will make or break a relationship.  No shit.  

This is nothing. We have come thru some serious difficult times in 28 years and we will come thru this one too! As the team we've obviously become.  Storm keeps us grounded too.
9 month was great- FOR US BOTH. He missed us like crazy ;).  Norm has a new appreciation for us... me in particular.  & I missed him...  I'm well aware of the handyman I have but I found myself CONSTANTLY worried about him.  Now he is here and we are excited about the journey to continue, BOTH so grateful to be in our new home.  We've both acknowledged - we can do this..   and yes WE can.  Together, we will make this home our EDEN.  

The past two weeks have me been SCREAMING: 6 FUCKING FEET NORM!!  
Wash YOUR HANDS!  Blow your nose!! Stay out of the kitchen!  Don't TOUCH ANYTHIN!! He moved up and was promptly BANISHED into his bedroom for 2 weeks - only able to use his bathroom and go outside. 14 days NOW & we both feel fantastic, ready to go out and chop trees! We have agreed we will not be leaving our property for 2 weeks.
I know from 28 years of strugglin with bills - how to stretch food/meals. ;)  Who knew?  
YES, this is a difficult time - learn from it- that person you are 'stuck' with... it's not all lovely dovey - it's HARD work. Surviving a deadly pandemic with someone..
 It's nice not to be alone.  I never 'feel' alone,  I think it's because we keep pretty busy- dogs help too. 
If you can survive this with your partner.. you will  survive more.
Have patience.  Give each other space.  WASH your fucking hands and stay HOME! 

With TLC & THC 
Georgia

You can see this chimp timelapse painted today on my instagram account: Georgia Toons

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

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

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

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

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

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

​Georgia

Time for me to paint more - Post less.
The internet is hurting.. I can tell. I can NOT access my e mail - so if you are trying stop.
I realized there are so many using it right now that don't NEED to? Which are you?
If it's this bad.. people who really need it, will be struggling more.
Please take this into consideration. Students who need to stay focused and busy...
People that NEED to work from home & anyone that has anything to do with helping the stop of this Pandemic all need the internet more than someone who is bored watching youtube. 

Put on some music.  Learn to play a new instrument.  Paint.
I'm going to paint more.  
I was recently sent a photos of a an extended family members baby.. she's so frigging cute,
​I know looking at that sweet little face will cheer me up!
I'm going to try a baby portrait.
Night & day.  How about you?  Please put the phone down.
For the goodness of your health.
Stress is not good & this is a  stressful  time for the entire planet.
From what I understand the next week will be much more stressful as many get sick...
and  some die.  I'm painting & praying.   My two favorite things to do anyhow.
I will post on IG  once a day - perhaps and art here occassionally.
I don't have much to say these days,  except:
Please wash your hands, be good to yourself & stay home. 
God Bless You Friends & *Foes - lol..
These is no one on this plant, I would want to die from this virus...
 & that is the best discernment to date.

You are created to create!  Go create something.

* I just learned the difference Between Foe & FoE...   quite the difference, No?
  lol ...Neat!

We are here to Thrive.  

It's been 9 months I've been here in the forest.. surrounded by only birds & trees (mostly).   I THRIVE in solitude.  My painting improves, my creativity is constantly inspired when not constantly distracted. Even the internet doesn't hold the same charm it once did.
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I am  impressed beyond with any & every company that has taken this pandemic seriously & more so EVERY company by closing has indeed shown their employees they care about their health first & foremost.  At least until we can ALL figure this out.
The rest staying open is irresponsible- they do not understand they them staying open now- prevents this entire thing to last LONGER.  I read.  I paint or read or do chores.
My twitch allows for little sleep.  I've educated myself on: Pandemic, economy, recession, global depression, flattening the curve.. the death rates doubling, medical system overloads. Italy, Spain & now New York...  are taking things very seriously - I think .. I hope.

In approximately two weeks, we will  start to see the numbers of deaths according to the experts...  the same numbers if not worse that Italy is currently witnessing.. ONLY after everyone took it seriously & stopped going out for fucking drinks' or to the store for things that frankly - don't matter.  If you are running out for 'a loaf of bread' & that's all,  you are not practicing social distancing. If you are playing cards with neighbours... YOU ARE NOT social distancing and if you returned from a trip & pop into the grocorey store you are not social distancing - you are in fact - breaking the law. 

I know several who have admitted this mindset and it is shocking to me...
I never thought they would be so...  careless? ...Wreckless or ...Selfish.
Is if fear?  Denial or  Is it ignorance?
Unless you have a mental handicap- you would have to be pretty darn ignorant to not know this is a serious problem. IT's not just about death- the longer it takes for people to stay in  and take  it seriously the longer it lingers and effects not just people but the "economy".. it keeps people from visiting business ever again...
So...  JUST FUCKING stay home..  Enough already.

I realized how many people I know.. all around the world when, I find my self thinking:        I hope Mona & George are o.k.. I hope Ivan and his family are o.k... Candice in the UK, Chuck in the USA, Jerry, Stephen,  Patti, Diane, Joshua, Mark, Kevin & everyones family!  Friends in the medical field... Jodie, Mike,  Madison, Sam.. little Sam.. oh my.. no wonder I want to cry.  Mostly I think of Storm.. I tried to be tuff- but the moment I saw him on our most recent FaceTime chat I cried.  I tried.

Old People (in particular) don't just die,  EVERY AGE is getting very sick, they get very sick & they might have a family member  who does die & will not be able to properly mourn...
 the stuff you learn when you read.
It's a nasty DEADLY VIRUD that needs to STOP.     NOW

Stay the fuck home and do this sweet funny little Spring Snail craft ;) 

​Click on Image at bottom to Download & print your own snail.
With TLC & TLC 
Georgia

Home sweet home.. where I am warm, flu free & keeping busy during these new times.
I had a headache yesterday - & tried to take a break - difficult to do when the world is under quarintine - more so when you realize many Canadins are not home... Canadians I know.

I learned of several a the day wenton- I know how worried I am as a mother (all of us) -worring about my own son, whom I told at the start of this- stock up! I't's going to be a pandemic - but he did not listen to his mother - what else is new... and left it till the last minute. That's frustraiting, so I can only imagine how my friend feels - her son stuck in California!   It was/is March break in Canada- so timing was not great- ACTUALLY -
had OUR Government ACTED SOONER - as they were aware of the problem in China..  many would not be stuck & scrambling now with inflated airline tickets and panicked airports full of such humans.  Once home- I hope people take the 2 weeks self quarantine seriously.

I know people who are currently ill,  sick  "it' just a cold - (I think) ..." they claim,  stay the fuck home - it's just a cold.  It's careless to  behave as such during currently times- I don't care "if it's just a cold - (self diagnosed) stay away.   What does it take for people to understand?  Don't go out and spread it around - it's that simple. 

What's not simple is stressing over $, food or illness...  someone complained they are getting grumpy with no cannabis- (already) and it's bothering his sciatica - wow. I KNOW people who can't afford food right now for two weeks quarantine, are worried about not making rent - since they can't work - let alone money for cannabis.   So if you are getting grumpy because you don't have cannabis - take a look around you, I bet there are people in unfortunate situations with much bigger concerns right now than bud.    

I hope I am wrong (really) about the thoughts I have of the direction this  is going..
8 weeks easy. Longer for schools and retirement homes. etc.. 
We are currently in week - one?  I take anti inflammatories, my wrist so sore as I type- I would not be able to paint  without & Italy is warning against them- stating they believe it makes the Corona Virus worse... what to do.. ask my wrists.  I need to paint.

I need to paint and keep busy & give my own brain a break today, no social media.
All I can do if think positive, pray for the safe return of all I know..  and Be here now- grateful for another opportunity  to hang out with my dogs - all so excited for another daily  quiet quarantine adventure!  

I love this community, talk about 'make you feel better'.. if you can't get out, are worried you can have your groceries delivered free by the Rotary club, people offering all sort of assistance.  You can still buy online from local business - I noticed a kombucha creator advertising -free local delivery!  I sent an IG message & had my kombucha delivered to my door! 6 pack-  the lovely young man Luc, removed the log in my driveway (I was going to meet him) he said it was very easy - yes, for him. lol    We greeted- "no shaking hands"   a
& I NOW have the best Kombucha I've ever tried! Really.  
It's all I drink (my wine in the evening)  and this orange turmeric is TERRIFIC!  If you like kombucha I highly recommend Luc's Brew , what a nice young man too!  I'm impressed with his  Brew, his attitude & business creativity.   

I am also a fan of Canoe Radio!  Boy oh boy do they have a difficult time - it's one thing to live this but to educate the masses as we go along... not an easy task. If you want to hear what my community is like with great music - listen to Canoe.

Be safe.
​oh, this kitty being created- today, on my instagram account.