Halloween kitty sitting pretty.  Getting in the holiday spirit & playing with gouache.

Perverts & predators in the news... what else is knew?
They are NOT just in Hollywood but in every single industry which exists now.
There are even Snakes 'In the Grass' industry.  

What to do if you are sexually/emotionally being harassed at work:

1. Document EVERY little incident - from remarks to any touching.
    You are there to do your job, not be touched in anyway.

2.  SAVE proof, e mail, phone calls, texts, photos etc.

3.  Try to get a witness.

4. Report it to someone before it becomes a problem.  Labor boards, CEO of company
    If  not the CEO..  Alert  police & make sure family & friends are also aware.

5. Contact a lawywer.

6. Be STRONG- chances you are not alone and we see from example, almost daily now...
     these men & their abusive actions will no  longer be tolerated. 

7.  Have Faith in yourself & know you deserve better.
​      Always.

The more I read, learn & know-  the times are changing.  Be patient & have faith, those who need to be exposed... are.

With Concern 
Georgia

Next driving distracted & drugged. 

This cartoon is just to show you simply the hypocrisy surrounding these laws' and those who make them.  In Canada  we are permitted to have limitless amounts of alcohol in our homes.  Growing up- who had a "home bar?"  Oh my gosh, the first bar I remember was so cool at the time- a little thing set up - complete with 2 stools and tons of booze for Friday night entertaining with friends. Saturday and Sunday too.   Later in life my dad had a huge bar built in the basement "Billys Bar" it was really something, sports themed with mirrors along the back wall  and every shelf (glass) was covered in bottles of booze - some 80% PROOF, gifts from friends over the years. My dad was in the car business and he would come home with cases of booze at christmas, to drink and give. It was the norm and still is for many- many homes still have a bar in the corner if not an entire 'Man Cave" - much like my dad had way back before they became a "thing". There is NO LIMIT to the amount of alcohol we can have in our home. No limit on the cases of beer we can have- heck- some build furniture out of them cases.. until they need the money for empties. 

How many homes have wine cellars? I like a nice wine, although I've really have not drank since I bet my friend Chris- if he cut back on his meat consumption - I wouldn't drink. Not even one drop over the holiday weekend. It was not noticed or missed. We can have limitless amounts of wine in our homes, red, white, rose and don't forget the sparkling! We can have a bar & a wine cellar in our homes.

Cannabis- it will be regulated and IF you have OVER the permitted amount in your home, you can still be arrested. It won't happen. Unless you have a crazy amount- good luck, I don't understand the thinking- it's still keeping us under control- an attempt to anyway. It's still prohibition. CONTROL over our lives & choices. 
The federal government also proposed possession limits for adults and youth. Under the federal proposal, adults would be allowed to have up to 30 grams of dried legal cannabis, while people under 18 years old could have up to five grams.

We can  get fall down drunk at a friends bar- at 9 in the morning if we choose (some do) yet  we won't be able to have a cannabis party- it will be too expensive and with the limit- we might let some smell our best bud- but we won't be sharing or comparing.  lol  
Actually most cannabis consumers do share, they have a better attitude and understand the lies surrounding the plant.  It's all fear mongering.  Who will stick to this law?  
Cannabis  has many strains- with many different results from feeling more energized to some that calm you down, some help my mind and others help my body. I look forward to all the varieties which will be offered to people!

WARNING- many for the first time will get  HIGH. I've yet to meet anyone yet who stripped and ran naked though the streets once they have consumed cannabis- if someone does it will be more about the exhibitionist than the cannabis.

It's simple until you know: just go slow.  
Tiny bowls, Tiny puffs.. tiny bites & wait. 
Learn to know how cannabis makes you feel, slowly.. and then collect a strain or two- for the mood you want. I always have a few strains to choose from & have my favourites.  Now to start the day & calm my twitch - #humbervalleykush.. later some #grapeescape for some  great gardening work to be done - this is what I do when I'm high, no lie.

More examples of Canadian cannabis fear mongering coming soon.

With Love
G

I forgot to mention this cartoon was inspired by comment on FB.
I asked him to explain & he did... clearly the thoughts of many Canadians.
​

"In our cabinet we have about twenty bottles of different liquors. As well,  I have many bottles of wine. I don’t intend to drink them all at once neither will I sell them to anyone else. Why is the proposed limit of x amount of grams or you go to jail valid. I don’t smoke weed myself but I would think that regular smokers could also enjoy different types of weed. Why could they not have a collection to draw from. Not all weed is the same flavor or strength. Anyone can make their own beer or wine at home for their own use so why would there be a limit (within reason) on weed. In my mind this is not legalization.

She's coming along nicely, my bear..
I think this is the way to go! No more over thinking.. just paint!
This bear- the entire painting was inspired by those mushrooms she is looking at.
Afternoon Delight!  Natural Medicine.  Cannabis is my  morning, afternoon & night delight!

A wonderful summer day... which we should still be getting this week according to the news.
This morning felt like fall indeed! I had to insist Poppy go out to pee!
She was holding it, waiting until it warms up...
This ain't California Poppy.

I'm painting to destress & I think about everything or nothing at all.
When I was in California, shortly after I arrived my friend remarked 'he was disappointed he didn't realize how ill I was & then I met someone else shortly after how also apologized 'they didn't realize how sick I was.'      Do people think I'm faking this?
Am I any different in real life than on here?
Some..  only in the sense I don't tell you how bad things can be, every day.. what's the point? 
My Dr. tells me  it's partly because of this blog - which makes me laugh (really) because I thought I've been very honest by sharing 'living with TN on this blog.

Is it because I refuse to stay in bed and feel sorry for myself?
Is it because I continue to paint everyday - Doing what I LOVE?
Is it because I laugh and play everyday with my dogs & significant others?
Is it because in my e mails I enjoy having  fun - does this mean I'm misleading people?
Is it because I try to celebrate God & am thrilled about my own faith being what it is?

Oh! I bet it's because people think I sit around and smoke cannabis all day!!!  & I DO!
Thank God! Without it.. I doubt I would be doing much of anything.   

I see people struggling on line- No money for Hydro bills$ and I can honestly say- I have been there. We have had our hydro cut off .   You  FOCUS on moving forward.
You have your health - you can see, hear, speak & walk (with a few exceptions)
& PRAY - on your knees  if it's 'that bad'.
I suggested this to someone else and then realized later they post on FB every hour at least.. all day every day.  Yep.  How much are you giving God if you're on social media all day crying the blues  OR your kids or YOURSELF. 
& if not on Social media- then STUCK in front of the television. 

I think the best thing for anyone who is struggling would be to turn social media off!
TRY IT FOR ONE WEEK.
Focus on your life- do what takes. We all have a GIFT.
You won't find it constantly distracted by your phone. 
We all have opportunity.
We all have LOVE.
We are never alone.  

Do people think 'I'm faking it'- yes, I guess so.
Good.
I'm doing something right.
Back to Bear & 'Afternoon Delight! 

What a Glorious day Indeed!  GIVE THANKS! 
​More bear tomorrow..

I watched the televised meeting regarding cannabis, some - I plan on watching it all soon.
I had to shake my head at much of what I heard.
I also was astounded at the LACK of education displayed by our Police, government & many 'so called' politicians.  That officer from Saskatchewan -I wanted to ask him - have you been paying attention or are you just going to KEEP re-hashing all thats been already mentioned the past several years? He appeared to me a professional, full grown crybaby and  potential bully.

One politician stated Dana Larsen "has no respect for the law" I wished he would have simply responded - "YOU are correct. For a law that hold no respect for Canadians."
Laws MUST be changed - Rules must be broken. At one time it was illegal to breast feed. Illegal to be married to whom ever you choose-  Illegal to many assumed 'rights'  if you were born ingenious in early Canada.   
ALL changing.
THANK YOU!  Canadians have shown in countless situations.
WE care about each other.  

Frankly, when you know what I do, what millions are aware of and especially- the Canadian Cannabis activists in the community (many more knowledgable than I) know- it angers you.  
Angers because it's still all about lies.  Angry because there is still FEAR mongering about a substance far less deadly than most prescribed medications- yet they speak of Cannabis with a negative stigma- STILL. Not far from calling it the Devils weed.   Shameful.

When will it end?  How can the government in this day and age - rely on ignorance. 
They can't. They will not be able to continue such blatant lies.  Building up fear over a new industry that will thrive and grow. Pun intended.

Canadians are not stupid. 
Canadians are compassionate. 
The legal lies must end so WE can ALL focus on helping each other where we need it most.

Police NEED more money?
Think of all the resources NOW that they won't be busing people over a plant!?
Right??? 
Perhaps they can focus on things that really matter like HUMAN trafficking.  Domestic Abuse, Child Abuse, Animal abuse.. ALL things which actually HURT.

Next- 'You've got mail'... 
NO, I don't,  because it was stopped and SEARCHED & seized in Canada!!
I have warned this before - Someone is taking my mail.  ;(
& for some- it's not nice because I've had some ART go missing too.

 

Keep Creative
Georgia

On the weekend I attended Mapping of the Mind' - 9/20 is how it is starting to be known WORD WIDE.  Here I go again.. learning of another plant or rather- Mushroom, that is 'illegal'  yet people enjoy using it for all reasons. I've never known anyone arrested for consuming mushrooms - thank God, how silly would that be. Mushrooms.  There ARE many mushrooms that can KILL you- YES! I learned the only way  Psilocybin can kill you - is when you mistake it with a mushroom that seems similar and can grow in close proximity.  Mistaken identity - KNOW our schooms- ALL OF THEM.

Go for a foray and your sure to find several deadly - don't put it to the test - do not eat them!  There are others - you probably know them as "Magic Mushrooms" they are called: Psilocybin  - and what I learned about them was fascinating. Proven to exist & used in cultures throughout history for 'Enlightening 'experiences.  Now many are being used for some patients on end of life  treatments - because they are said to help you understand.  They help us realize we are ONE.  
Watch this clip: 
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/drugs-inc/videos/magic-mushroom-medicine/
Vice also has many different episodes on  Mushrooms. 
www.vice.com/en_ca/topic/magic-mushrooms
As with cannabis, I've read/heard some may experience a "negative trip" and on mushrooms - it can last a long time.. hours. Others claim it's euphoric' , bringing them a sense of happiness and realization of  what matters. The small stuff- it does not matter... & yes, it's all small stuff.  Pulling together to stop mass destruction- like what's being discussed NOW between TWO not so calm, sane or respected  humans on this planet, from what I learned it might do each of them and US a WORLD of good - to do a huge does of mushrooms.  There were speakers, a demonstration on growing mushrooms and more.  
I was thrilled to be asked if I wanted to bring some mushroom art!  It was an honour. 

This event will only GROW as our knowledge does.   It was not an audience full of 'hippies or stoners',  it was packed with educated students, mature adults and scholars, I'm sure there was a couple of Dr.s in the crowd as well.  This painting - in my mind - is the best of both worlds.  Cannabis & Mushrooms healing us- opening our eyes.  The first way they should open our eyes is to realize it is WRONG to  punish someone for wanting to feel better, heal - using a natural substance - provided by GOD.  
Making nature illegal is unnatural. 

Educate yourself-  attend these events, speak to others. READ. 
Watch documentaries!  There's MANY!
I want to thank my friends  Justin & Abby for helping me.  Abby is a talented artist friend who also shared my table! Her stickers were a hit - I've included one of my favourite pieces of HER work below. Hee hee hee- it cracked me up. One of the best I've seen to date.

I also met Katie cannabis- who is LOVELY.  Her spirit for gardening ALL things good was evident,  we talked about canning vegetables, crafts, Matt (her partner - also known in the cannabis community) and more.  She has a lovely smile, calming voice and it was a wonderful treat for me to meet her. It's always blessing to meet someone who is truly passionate about the plant. It shows. 

We are in a HEAT wave here in Canada- Ontario anyhow!  I can't believe it.. it's officially fall- late September and today again-  heat wave- thankfully - we did NOT close the pool as we usually do early September - so the girls and I are out there, I've got my bathing suit on already. .. ready to paint & enjoy this day outside. 

It's national love note day'  or I'll call it -send a card of love day!
& national pancake day- pancakes for dinner !! Yeah!!!  hee hee hee 
defiantly nothing from oven.  Don't turn on the air conditioning!!
This is Canada- 1/2 the years were up to our knees in SNOW!  &  I just heard on the radio- Thursday we will be 'back to regular September  weather'- SO ENJOY every heat full second- I say this now while it's still cool at 6 a.m.  

Others around the world suffer with heat all the time- so we should be able to "endure" it for at least 2 more days!

Want to come for a swim?
​Call me.

Give thanks!
It's NOT snow.

Keep creative
Georgia