Wow - Alexa just informed me Bruce Linton has been let go.   
Bye Bye Bruce - thanks for helping change history!
I'm kinda disappointed  for whatever reason, I liked the 'story - the history & the growth...'
I'm sure he's far from retiring.  I Painted Bruce as the Willy Wonka of Weed to celebrate Legalization when it happened... I don't know if he was pleased I never heard.  
I'm guessing  - he was. lol 
NOW, he can't participate in the cannabis industry - in Canada...'     interesting.
I can imagine he would be  sad/disappointed  after all he has accomplished - I'm sure he will continue to accomplish more... else where & I wish him continued success.

Ontario - Toronto is getting more cananbis stores! The lottery again is up for people to enter to open a dispensary - good thing- SINCE  the most complained about company in the past year at the better Business Bureau in Canada was the: Ontario Cannabis Stores. Go figure.
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Apparently Cannabis use has increased by 40%    & there is still a stigma- fine.
​It takes time...  many still say they "don't want  a co worker to know they regularly use Pot"
well I guess most people don't admit to others how much alcohol on a regular basis either. 
It's understandable - I don't know about the rest of you but I am proud & grateful for my cannabis use & never ashamed to let anyone know.   The other day meeting our lawyer - I decided to wear mascara..  after several attempts and a large sigh - I HAD to go & have a bong hit - just to get my eye to stop twitching long enough to apply  my mascara.  Stress is at an ultimo high - although it is good stress, I would NOT be packing ALL these boxes without cannabis I can tell you that.  It's not about getting high it's simply about functioning some days.  Have I started to walk down the street smoking a fatty - no - not quite. lol  

I was sad to read they rounded up over 300 Canadian Geese On Canada day to kill them- God forbid they are pooping on Golf course. WTF?  What is wrong with people? Birds are struggling- global warming - but no they are upset with the geeze - how do you think the geese feel not being able to lay their eggs in nature- because a CITY is on top of it.  I read they cover eggs with grease so they don't hatch (insert crying emoji here)   :(
They want to try to use the geese for food for the poor - which I know they can.. I know someone who does this and told me goose jerky is delicious - I'll pass.
Denver- you just lost my tourism $.

Happy Cannabis  times Canada! 
Puff Puff Puffing along!

with TLC & THC
Georgia 

Weeeee! The Raptors won! Born & raised in Toronto -although not much of a sports fan- yes I'm thrilled they won!  Way to go & the fans clearly are thrilled - It's going to be some parage on Monday!  I decided to make this Raptors BUD special since it is history making by only creating this special trophy Raptors bud 420 - if you want' him check out the site & send me an email.. www.forevergratefulgreetings.com  -BTW I made a mistake this a.m. - a type-o... BUT caught it thankfull.. one letter was changed, the l to an F  - LOL made for an amusing website' and morning.

 Thank you to everyone so far who has 'adpoted' a  little bud card,  I have been thanked for making it an easy process.. I accept paypal, direct deposit or you may even snail mail me  a check. ;)  Let the celebrations continue! 

If you knew the past 48 hours I have experienced..  cowabunga - Moving is stressFULL.
I won't be attending the parade I will be filling boxes...
I've packed all my clothes leaving only 3 outfits to wear- hahaha  BUt I COULD not pack my paints- YET- I'm starting the scarecrow today.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

              "I wasn't arrested.. I was rescued."   My Brother wrote this in a letter.
I have family in jail...  do you?  I think of them often... I do not agree with what they did that caused them to go to jail, I wrestle with knowing I have family & friends capable of harming others...   I understand that they had difficult lives, still it does not excuse their actions & that is why they are in jail.  Who really knows what someone is capable of until they reach their own breaking point.  There are millions of people around the world who snap & in a moment they choose to make a wrong decision & life changes dramatically. 

My brother was (his words) stressed, sick (with cancer), fat, tired, angry & overwhelmed..  I still don't excuse his actions but he told me (I believe him) if he did not go to jail he would be dead by now & 'God want's him alive for a reason'.  We were separated as toddlers & not raised together, he was raised by his dad who was a violent man (I've heard far too many horrible stories from several including my brother) and we then met again in our 2o's,  he is a year younger. He has been judged by many including me but I'm not judging him for his past any longer, I told him: I will be judging him from this day forward.
& look forward to him be the good, caring man I know he can be.
I would hope that's how we all judge each other as:  We all fuck up.

He has been in jail for over 4 years,  3 of them I never communicated, he did not let me know he was there as he was ashamed for me to find out. I found out...  for whatever reason God wanted me to reach out & I did.   He tells me  is closer to God than has ever been - having a lot of QUIET solitude can do this for some. This time', (he brags) not his first visit to jail - he's been punched, slapped, spit at and each time he has turned the other cheek - which is a very big deal for him & shocked & amused me. I know theres a few I have thought about slapping' how about you?

I know God can't be pushed on anyone... but I pray several I know in particular  do find 'God' because I know how faith changes our lives. So, he asked me to buy him a book about making$.  He is intelligent & accomplishes much when determined so I thought -  
'Big sister' has control at the moment... sure I'll buy you a book... I bought him three! Nothing about money & I included a note:

 When God want's you to make money you will - don't get fucking distracted!  
LOL  

 I sent him:
The Power of Now.  He is a fan of Eckhart but not read this, I have & love it.
I Declare! Joel Osteen   This simple book is a little BURST of positive verbal God energy that we all need from time to time.  Self help books would not be the multibillion $ business that they are, if not the case. 
A Course in Miracles  I never push this book on anyone, when you are meant to read it you will, it is NOT an easy read mentally or literally. It is Jesus teaching at his finest & where I learned to truly fall deeply in love with my homeboy & I've never been more content & confident about... everything. If he does not want it I suggested  he donate it to the Jail library.  What can I tell you about this book  other than it changed my life & gives me strength.  It is my 'bible'.. think what you want, I started to read it  a year before brain surgery & it has helped me through the most difficult days,  it speaks to me - I've read it 3 times & still I open it to any page for inspiration as I did to draw this card.  
Some stranger on FB said 'that book will change your life.' It has, it does.  
It reminds me not to judge anyone.. we do to know the path each other has walked to get where we are.           Amen.. 

& it inspired this card thinking about my brother & the countless others who are incarcerated & alone.  Not a great way to BE or to start when free again - which he will be soon back into the world of:  Lead me Not into temptation.                     Yikes..
So, I want to makes are he's well read. lol - I know he will laugh & I know he will read the books.  If you know someone in jail - how about sending them a card? Just a ' hello..'
You never know  & Lest we not forget: WE all fuck up.

​Look at this Stunning Foggy Morning photo I took while looking for he paper!

with TLC & THC
me.

This card was painted specificaly with a bud in mind! Hee hee 'Patti the Bud whipping around town in her weed fueled wheelchair! Weeeeeeeee....d!  That is how she rolls!
We met several years ago at a cannabis event (one of our first) &  she is actually one of the very few humans I communicate with every few days - if only a short "hey -still alive?" kinda e mail.. lol   Patti has been a wheel chair most of her life & has educated  me on several issues though out the years - mostly via venting from frustration & I understand (now) why.

Patti uses cananbis for pain & has been a legal medical recipient for years -long before legalization.. at a time when we had to fight, hide & sneak around, when fear mongering within our own Government was at an all time HIGH.  I remember her contacting me terribly distressed when S.H. (Initials for Steven Harper also stands for Shit Head) threatened to have doors broken down if we didn't toss our EXCESS cannabis out with the kitty litter,   Luckily I assure her- Don't stress - let them fucking try! & assured her if they did it would be a political nightmare for busing a LEGITIMATE patient.  The government is in fact responsible for much Of Patti's problems if you ask me, like the fact they give her free opiates -which are destroying her insides & mental state from side effects - yet she can't get her cannabis covered- a much less harmful pain medicine alternative.  

& Patt is upset & tired of seeing these places open that she can not access & if you think about it - IF it was YOU, your daughter, mother friend- YOU would get upset too - from blatant ignorance & disrespect  it appears.  The government, Mayor John Tory  & Ontario disabilities are  few places I have recently contacted- trying to understand why we are continue to allow NEW dispensaries NOW opening  to NOT be wheel chair accessible - not one has even responded. Do you know why this is happening?  They DON'T care.
They DON'T fucking understand, they can not relate to life in a wheel chair... If they did I bet the rules would change mighty fast. Let's hope Karma doesn't intervene to show them exactly what this life is like.  

Being alienated on a daily basis from being able to participate in simple acts that ALL of us do - simple because of a lack of consideration or intentional lack of consideration is a concern for all Canadians.  It's also fucking depressing...   most people who suffer from chronic illness or disabilities  also suffer from depression - go figure.  

I am determined not to exclude my pal Patti - if only with one of these Weeeeeeeeed cards!
​I am forever grateful for her shared  lessons on a subject I know very little about & take very much for granted, for this education I have become a better human.

Please show some EXTRA TLC & THC to our fellow humans & future friends who use wheels instead of legs to get around. That's the only difference - and for this she is punished daily - due to OUR lack of caring & insisting!  If you visit a dispensary that is not wheel chair accessible - perhaps point this OUT to them.
That's a step in the right direction for those that can not walk.

with TLC & THC
Georgia

         Weeeeee! ...Is not the sentiment we are hearing from Montreal, Muskoka, Ottawa & Bracebridge.. as they all evacuate their homes. Yikes. Talk about timing when I have been scouting for a new home, in some of these areas.. looking at elevated property & I'll definitely look into an amphibian house if close to  the water or if having one built.  
I know from tales told  how much flooding damage does & the wait to have it repaired is worse - if you can, you should remove all drywall & wet floors (everything below the wet line) as soon as possible - some of these houses are almost completely under.

Please be careful when you look into renovators as they will be in great demand & not all are reliable or trustworthy, especially if they get offered more money for another job in the middle of yours- lead us not into temptation - it happens.  

I woke up and  drew 15 new Weeeeeeeed Cards - sketched before the blue jays announced they arrived for breakfast! Weeeeeee & now I'm painting!  

We are moving, Norm is painting as I type...  this house is two big for the two of us, it should be full of children like all the houses around us (understandably) - like it was for us when we first moved here 27 year ago!  The pool never gets used by anyone' but the dogs & the rooms sit empty, collect duct & stuff & we don't need anymore stuff' - we are downsizing.  I'm looking for a bungalow!  As much as I like kids... I don't need to see or hear them all day & with 3 schools all with-in walking distance - it is inevitable - time to relocate. I've already had a Realestate friend through and was quite pleased at the  anticipated possibilities & appraisal before it's even painted, apparently 'Deep Sky Blue bathrooms with monkeys handing hand towels murals' & Kermit the Frog Green' kitchens are not all the rage.. lol  & a mural in the other bathroom now being sanded off.  The walls in the basement apartment being transformed into boring beige & a new floor which truth be told- kinda pisses me off- I've wanted a new floor down there forever-  It's being done Now that we are moving. oh well...  I'm o.k. with it all,   I am ready for Change.
I say this & then remind myself to breath deep as I look at all that needs packed.
If you don't hear from me - I'll be moving & have promised MYSELF not to add any stress by attempting to keep up with a blog or social media while I do all else.  ;) 

It would be a good time if anyone has seen a piece of art they are interested in as I might sell it so I don't have to move it! lol   The journey continues- could be 2 weeks 2 months- but change is coming  - Yippie!!!  It's slightly stressful so I'm keeping busy by painting & card creating. Feeling Forever Grateful for the new card company this sweet little bud keep me giggling all day long.. Today Weeeeeeeeed! ....It's Spring Time Bike riding weather!!
Get out there- Use it or lose it! 

This one of kind card is available at: Forever Grateful Greetings
*All the California BEAR NUG HUG stickers have now SOLD out- Thank YOU!!

With TLC & THC 
​Geirgia

                Weeeeeeee! Weeeeeed! Here it the second official Weeeeeeeed card.
This card was inspired by a young man  on Instagram tearing up the slopes in B.C - it looks  slippery, cold yet fun (sometimes they have no shirts on - so it can't be that cold).
Just watching I can hear them in my mind yelling "Weeeeeeeee...... "  & I know this young man indulges in cannabis - as do many more Canadians now that it's LEGAL - Weeeeeeeeeeee....d!  

The new website is up and running & I've been blessed with by editor  (whew) which has me feeling forever grateful as it reminded once again I am surrounded by some wonderful   people who do want to help others.  I'm blessed to amuse, relax & fill my own heart with glee everyday as  I paint,  creating & sending hand painted cards & accomplishing  a smile  from another human is quite the task....  it is a bonus, 1/2 the pleasure is imagining the recipients reaction - this created joy in me- even if they don't like it! lol
Do good - just because YOU can.  
As long as this Universe continues to provided me with  the time & stamps - I'll continue on this joyful path.  TRY it..  send someone a card -just to let them know SOMEone is thinking of them - today!  It will do wonders for your own mind & body, have trust.

It's the coolest job & at a time when we can all create our own destination in the ever expanding world wide web. TRY.  It has me convinced every day I am exactly where I am meant to be at this moment.  Forever grateful to all the universe has combined to make it so. & that is how I decided on the name...
I was making a card to thank someone for making this planet a better place (imo) & on the back I decided to sign 'Forever Grateful'.... & thought .. yes, I am.

I am Forever Grateful, truly... for every single human who tries.  Tries to make this place we call HOME  better - in any way, wether it's helping another physically or menatlly ,  displaying your creativity blesses us all  in countless ways  - Chefs who feed us, Growers who GROW for us, Photographers who show us the world as we might never get to see it - artists who create work to inspire others to do the same, anyone & everyone contributes in their own way & I am forever grateful for them & their service.
We would be ALL in trouble if  we all stopped serving. 

Have a look if you like, there are several cards up already - the website is currently & will alwasy be underconstruction & I continue to grow :

              Forever Grateful Greetings  -  also on Instagram: Forever Grateful Greetings

Weeeeeee...d! Im so excited to continue this new journey - Thank you for joining me!

​With TLC & THC 
Georgia 

The lord works in mysterious ways - he keeps me laughing in between crying.
I AM continually reminded how I have been helped many times over- I realized a few things yesterday after a Ray of sunshine on what started a grey morning! 
I learned over the years I have met some incredible lawyers  & EVERY time they have helped me & have never charged me.  Once a police officer even went to court to fight for me & won.  I have been protected my whole life.  Thank you Lord.

They all have told me they know/knew I was/am telling the truth and helped - it's been that simple... I guess they should know if they have been living it long enough and they also know when someone is not doing something 'for money'.  Yesterday I ended up speaking to a lawyer (I never met before) all I know is his name was Ray and he was a Ray of fucking sunshine I needed.  He explained a few things & I have heard this before  ONE other time:

No lawyer wants to spend time on your case, although  it's NOT right what you experienced - you were NOT physically hurt (other than a sore breast & slapped on the arm & back) like -I did not lose a limb in a car accident - so WHEN I would win- I'd only get a small amount and it's about $1,500 just to start a file.  A lot of time for little $.      I get it. 
He also understood I don't want any other woman to experience this.

Wow. The other time we heard that was when the genetics specialist at Sick kids told us:
No scientist are going to waste time trying to find a cure for a disease that only a few people have.  Storms illness was/is considered an 'Orphan' disease - very rare.
 'That' back then... felt like a slap. 

MONEY MONEY MONEY...         Good thing I know  God has my back, no deposit required only faith in others and myself needed.  Ray restored my faith in humans. He didn't even know.  He inspired the thank you card... already in the mail.

There's nothing like a kick in the teeth of reality to give me a kick in the ass to make shit happen myself! I realized I am not weak-  (as I felt in that office last week) I am STRONG.

That "technician" I'm confident will definitely THINK the next time she behaves as she did
NEVER LET ANYONE TOUCH you in anyway you feel uncomfortable!  Being smacked on the arm while my breast was in that machine - SHOWED her LACK of control & let me clarify for the record- it wasn't about being 'SMACKED' as I've been smacked, punched slapped, hair pulled, clothes torn and then some my entire life - far worse than what she did to me.  To treat a patient (stranger) as she did while my breast was in that machine - showed her LEVEL of professionalism - Treating a patient who is naked & vulnerable & frightened  with anything other than compassion - speaks volumes about that 'PROFESSIONAL'.  

I was grateful to  Ray ' he calmed me down - explained things as they are, was patient....  after I got off the phone & painted (felt good) I made him a thank you card- as I do. It made me LOL - I guess it is HOW I heal.   I realized when I looked up the address - I just had a conversation about my "fucking boob was in a vice when she lost it!"  with a 'criminal lawyer.'  That made me really  laugh out loud.  Someone who deals with murder... I did think later... I should have punched her - I'd been happy to explain it to a judge.  I could not have reached.. my boob did not stretch that far...  that & she was definitely NOT  worth me hurting my painting hands!
 
I do think Ray thought 'tit was a joke for  a second when I first called him as he asked 'who told you to call me??  (9 a.m.) Another lawyers had given me his #.  I am forever grateful for his brutal reply - it saved me time and energy' then - I knew the exact direction to take and the rest of the day went so smoothly - all I could think:
                                       Thank you again, for answering my prayers.

PLEASE NOTE: I LEARNED these 'PRIVATE places'- when there is an issue - GOOD LUCK!  & Ray told me that too-  it's not like you can even contact anyone - there is NO ONE on the WWW for you to ask for - that alone should be sending up red flags! They have it so it's work just tracking them down,  who has time, energy - or in some cases $ for lawyers.
FROM NOW ON I will have all my tests done at the hospital or with a REGISTERED organization with reputable service & PROFESSIONAL, COMPASSIONATE employees.  

I share this bullshit so YOU Might avoid it- I won't give that bitch another thought, she's not worth it.  Life is too short & I have painting to do- cards to make & smile to produce!! AMEN.

ANYONE who thinks I'm being dramatic - HAVE a STRANGER put your breast/penis in a vice while  you're naked & trapped - alone in a room with a shut door - you can't reach -  then  you are slapped  by them  while they are yelling  their credentials!   Have that happen...
Then let's have this fucking conversation again.   
I bet your perspective changes.

Lesson learned  it will never happen to me again! I go prepared from now on to every appointment & IF I want someone in the room with me - I am getting someone IN the room with me! FUCK that- this system needs FIXED!!!
Western medicine  becomes less appealing with every visit.

Medical professionals are just as capable of mental health issues as the REST of us=
NURSE Elizabeth Wettlaufer  or Surgeon Mohammed Shamji   
​are just two examples.   

With TLC & THC
Georgia
  
Yoda & Kermit are sold.
Wait until you see my Space Monkey that inspired another space monkey - and a space monkey painting! Time to get creative. 

The image below was pulled off of Google with just a couple of complaints I easily found : KESWICK ADVANCED Imaging.  Do not say you have not been warned! I would never recommend any woman go here for a mammogram!  
CLEARLY THERE IS AN issue...   WHY is this person still working there!? I feel sad for the young mom too.  NO, not 'physically hurt -  still  - fucked with mentally BY an angry bitch who takes it out on PATIENTS.

What do you do if you can't afford a real mushroom stone - you create your own.
Work in progress.. come back soon to see the completed creation soon - with some instruction for those interested in attempting their own stone.   

With TLC & THC
G

Wait until you see my NEW line of Cannabis cards!
​Below is a painting I'm working on - sorry btw, it is already spoken for. 

This year my Christmas gift to 'me' was to paint a gift for someone else...  a young man who uses Cannabis for his medicine. I was  upset thinking he wouldn't get it on time due to the recent postal strike but Canada Post came through! Thank you!   Thank you. Thank you.

I follow on Instagram:  SBSK  special books for special kids . I love these two that travel the world interviewing others with disabilities,  God has this young man doing what he is meant to do - the love he (they) continually displays for everyone they interview - if the world had more like him we would be much better off.   I do have an understanding of what it feels like for parents to have a child with a serious illness - they deal with more than you will ever comprehend, lots you definitely do NOT see on social media.  

I would like, if possible to brighten their lives - if I can & have in the past for a few children & parents, Jamies mom & I still text regular on Instagram and I am forget inspired meeting my little rocket man  (in space with his dog)  so when I read about Tres on SBSK I sent his mom a message asking: What did he like?  Her reply: dinosaurs.   That was all I needed & I knew he already used cannabis so I took a couple of days and put love into every brush stroke and I was pretty pleased when finished, mailed it off JUST last week & he will be opening it Christmas day!  Mom loved it so much she is gong to wrap it and give it to him and will send me a photo, I'm so excited. ;))) !! 

Tres mom sent me a message on instagram when it arrived and I believe I have made a family very happy this Christmas, she said she wanted to cry,  I must admit I became quite emotional when painting Tres,   :) tears of joy - riding a dinosaur - I imagined the fun he would have, it made me smile countless times - time well spent.   I thanked Tres mom for the opportunity to paint her beautiful son - that is all I see.   
A beautiful family. Tres mom is trying to educate on her son's illness with her instagram page, I get that too.   *Understanding eliminates IGNORANCE -  sometimes ignorant people are  Fucking CRUEL. Fact.

I think about who  I paint while working & the more I looked at Tres photo (hours) the more I thought he is truly a beautiful boy & was able to capture' what I wanted.. Tres having a great time on back of that  big happy dinosaur, happy to be together, see it in the clouds.  I was also very amused and happy that his two older brothers also want paintings on dinosaurs now! lol That too had me smiling all day.

Someone not long ago remarked  I was 'ugly & anyone would be ashamed to be seen with me',  well aware of my disability,  I am a 54 year old woman who knows better - but it still effected me, more than I care to admit.  When painting Tres, I thought again of these hateful remarks & at first I could feel my hairs stand on end as mamabear growled within  & then it was if  a calm  weight suddenly  gave me a warm hug  - See them for what they are & understand the only thing you can feel for people who think  like that is: PITY.      
                                   
If you only 'see' a disability you are blind. 

Painting Tres gave me strength & enjoyment. 
Tres reminded me what I love to do & what's REALLY important to me.
Tres  has inspired me to keep going - face forward - head held high!  Pun intended.
Tres & his family are an example of LOVE 
My gift to me - because Tres reminded I am beautiful & I am grateful to him & his Family for the knowledge & education, my gift to me.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

Who loves Dogs? ME!!!  I love dogs - puppies, old dogs, big dogs, small dogs, graceful, clumsy, pretty, ugly - pugs, pitbulls - all dogs.  When I was asked if I'd paint a Christmas gift and was provided a few photos of a handsome brute named Max - I took one look at that face - that attitude  & how could I refuse!  
Max's dad is a barber.   I don't know about the recipient but the person who ordered it was  pleased "This is fucking amazing Georgia!" (a girl after my own heart, lol)  I appreciate being appreciated.  Who doesn't.

Then, I showed a friend and NOW I'm painting another even with *no guarantee of Christmas mailing (thanks Canada Post) & she wants to know if I'll paint more...  my reply: until I don't want to.  I can't imagine not wanting to paint dogs, cats, birds animals in general.  Since this is a project I can paint  & work on my newest canvas  (you're gonna love it! If in the Cannabis industry- hee hee) It is how I "see it at the moment" an editorial painting.. I thought I'd share it with you.

If you are interested in ordering a custom Dog painting- the only question I ask is:
What is the dogs Profession?
I will currently accept commissions on this topic & please remind me if you want it cannabis friendly!   I'd be thrilled to co-operate & help educate.

I also ask for 3 photos,  head front facing, a sitting   (on the dogs level) and full body pose- anything... feel free to add any little details - (although the final decisions are mine)  Each painting is on Acid Free Illustration board - you can order it framed or unframed + shipping depending on destination.  8 x 11  gouache 
I do recommend you frame at some point - if gouache gets wet it will 'blend' 
Each painting (unframed) comes wrapped in a plastic sleeve & cardboard envelope.

I can not promise Christmas  Delivery due to the strike.
If  interested send me an e mail  georgiatoons@rogers.com and I'll let you know if I am still open for commissions - I have cannabis to paint! 
I'm excited - dogs are awesome!  My girls are on the list.. I can't decide the professions  with the exception of Scruffy who is a boat Captain, so I guess she'll be next. 
I hope I can help a few of you make a few others very happy this Christmas.  
I would love a painting of my girls...  I guess I better get going on that then. 

Shout out to my  main mentor  'Jesus on this lovely Sunday - as I set up his birthday tree.. hee hee. 
Me & my tree blog, we had to get a tree anyhow, our old tree kicked the bucket with the lights and you can't remove them, Norm in frustration picked up another tree, not real but lovely all the same, it also has colored lights  something I've not seen in a while on our own tree. The old will go out into the backyard for the birds - a GIFT!  Tis truly the giving season.

with THC & TLC
​Georgia