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.

What's the word of the day - Cancelled. GOOD.  Closed - BARS  - CLOSED AMEN.
What's it take- how many deaths.. ask Italy.
Yikes, I can't help but think - this is going to get way worse, in the USA in particular- before it gets better.  I had to unfollow a few on IG, I can't take the mentality - in particular, Americans who post  about others buying toilet paper - while they stock up on AMO to take the toilet paper - wow.  Holy cow- nothing like putting it out there  in early stages of the game.  It's no game tho.

What I think some  Americans don't realize - is Canadians own guns too... what do they think we do all day? Build igloos.  
Gun sales have hit record highs the past few days.  I am surrounded  by hunters - living here 9 months, seeing bear pooh in my yard, hearing wolves in my backyard,  it's easy to get lost on my property too - I found that out already (and I was'nt far) ... I understand it differently, now.  If I saw a coyote on our property, eyeing one of my girls... yes, I think I would shoot it.  I've been told they can be a problem and known to attack  dogs.  I was educated on that fact in California. 

  It's always good to be prepared as we are finding out...  I have toilet paper, stuff to bake bread & potatoes ;) I hear Toronto is like a ghost city. GOOD.  Times are going to get difficult but really -  some are already resorting to threaten to steal your toilet paper- at gun point... COME on PEOPLE is this how we behave?  This is a big test and when over, how will you have done, passed or failed? 
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How about online shopping? The post office will be thriving in this. 
Today, I noticed a small business who has offered to deliver! Terrific!
Right to the end of my driveway, I'm excited. Talk about service. lol  
I choose to support them today & thank them for their creativity!
Is there any business you can help?  It might not solve all financial fears but it just might cheer someone up... I bet there are many who are feeling a little bluer than normal.
Have faith.  Be patient & learn a new hobby! Im painting anew timelapseto share tomorrow and trying to design a few kids printouts -for a free download to keep the kiddies amused. Kiddies of all ages ;D.

Ending on great news- SPRING is Friday- Maybe this snow will melt! hahaha  
Yesterday I saw my first ROBIN! Yeah!!!  I had worms waiting. Feed the birds.
BE safe, STAY in & WASH your hands. 

Even a monkey can do it- WASH YOUR HANDS.   SOAP KILLS.
What an awakening this is.

I don't get the mindset of some - whom, I 'thought' were intelligent...
I saw someone I know  post out at a bar on social media-  Hooplah! Cheers! It's all a big joke. In particular, I know this person has grandparents - I know the grandparents & I don't want to see them get sick due to some selfish, immature 20 year old who thinks they are immune' - so who give a fuck about others. WTF is wrong with some people. I felt bad for their mom.  FEAR or Stupidity.  Still...  & If you think I am the only one thinking  it - think again.  I  was disappointed to say the least & shut off IG.  
This shitty behaviour will ruin careers when this is all over. Wait & see.

Places determined to stay open for March break reak of desperation for that last buck instead of the concern for our extended famalies.  People will remember how others behave & the decision a business makes.  Another business I purchase from -  the owners are  planning a big drunk - St. Pattys day party -  they share on social media...  wow.
 
I will never do business with that organization again... if this is how they really behave - I am glad to know it...     in a crisis where people are getting sick & dying - who are you?
Think no one is watching?  BUZZFEED last night had "13 photos of the worse example of humanity, currently" - ALL photos of mindless drunks lining up to celebrate St. Patty's in a crowded public bars.. wow.       Try not to judge, it's difficult.
I have a friend I'm very worried about in the city.. her health not good, I can imagine her thoughts at this wrecklessness attitude. Is it becaue only the old are dying?  
WAKE the fuck up - WE all get old and if not now - I guarentee your time is coming.. lol  
one might want to anticipate the furture a wee bit... it has a tendacy to be repeated.
This won't be the last pandemic.  

I looked further into people in prison - if you know any - now is the time to say "hello!!"
It is not good-  a prison is not designed for this - the opposite actually. In NY they are considering releasing inmates over 60 - for fear- keeping them in prison is a death sentence with this Corona virus.  & Some don't have soap. In NewYork the prisoners are actually making the hand sanatizer - they are not permitted to use - it's illegal. That's fucked up.
 If they get sick the reality is - someone who gets sich NOT in jail will get preference over someone in jail. NOT everyone is in jail for murder or serious harmful crimes- some only stupid stuff... & the anxiety levels in jail will be at an all time high, with less communication & little to NO interaction from the outside.  

Be thankful you have not chosen a life of crime.  Talk of forced lowering the phone bills (extortion at it's finest - I know it cost me more to speak to my brother in jail for 10 minutes - than 2 hours in Norway) is one suggestion - but it's just talk.. things need to be addressed now.  I don't think that's going to happen.  Im thinking of so many my head hurts.
Stress, even here in our Eden is creeping in.  Please wash your hands & say your prayers.
Clearly we can not rely on ALL other humans to lead by example - but you can... lead by example.   

I'm going to try to make some lovely art to distract, educate.. posible make someone smile. That's the plan. 

God Bless.

If you would like to see this Kitty created in time-lapse  - check out 'Georgia Toons' on Instagram. 

The backside is a secret- later today it will be hanging in my home, 3 more are drawn waiting to be painted. They have passed this test- overtime. I walk buy one & notice it - makes me smile.  Spinning and dangling in the wind..  each makes me think of the words on them... on the "B side" ;)  with the wise mice.
All words chosen from ACIM, BTW. 

Today is a new day on the planet & I woke, no longer caring about missing art but  instead hoping that 'ALL' are safe.  We all struggle.  We all fuck up. We all make mistakes... we all get sick.  Lets hope many more do not die before they figure 'this' out.  I'm happy about  schools being closed  - they are breeding grounds.  All events over 250 people are cancelled. GOOD.   How about we all consider it a vacation for 3 weeks.
;(  I am not so naive to know for too many, this will not be a joy filled vacation',  but stressful few weeks if not months.  Costco just got a whole lot busier.  It sure has me thinking LESS or NO waste - especially in the food area. GREAT - I hope that becomes a universal awareness. We waste too much. 

What about people in jail?  I wonder how they handle things like this. They need some cannabis right now to help de-stress.  As for Justin Trudeau, I hope he is finished soon - only because, I do like him as much as I do.  Retire, spend time with his family & thank you for your service, during one of the most fucked up times in History.
Trump & Corona Virus at the same time- Cowabunga! The anxiety levels around the world are at an all time high.  You know what God wills...  Chill. Have Faith.  
My grandma use to say wash your "hands and say your prayers.".. every Sunday at least - lol   Wash your hands & say your prayers - it's a form of meditation - a wonderful way to practice peace, calm and keep you mind & body healthy. 
Mind you, if the only time you pray is when you need to...    

I pray today...  they figure out how to contain this virus & no one else dies.
Give thanks, it appears to be sparing children. 

Now- I have a new Stoned ape on my desk.. I call it "it's just a phase..." and I am super excited to spend the day painting him!  

Poppy,  waits for lunch to be ready...      ;)

It's a mixed emotions day.. 

Excited! Last night we woke - through closed windows - to the sounds of wolves howling!  In my backyard for at least 5 minutes.. it was unbelievably cool.  Ginger was glued and shook for about 30mins after.. poor thing. I assured her she is safe inside, snuggled with mom.  It did have me realize exactly how 'in the wild we are... I wonder if I would have seen them if I got up - next time.  I never let the little dogs out alone - they are alwasy with their big sister & I don't let the dogs wander. AS soon as the ground thaws we build a completely contained kennel' with a dog door into the house.   It will be good for them to be able to go out & pee at all times- although I can't complain, my girls are well trained and only go on pee pads when in the house. In the bathroom  (where we all go)  ;) 

Disappointed & upset...  I had art in my porch, I have a lot of art in my porch...  
Do you remember the sign I painted shortly after moving in - that said "Leave all shit outside... Dog shit, bear shit and bullshit... well, it's gone.  
Somone decided to own it, which mean someone took it from me- I DID NOT 'GIVE' it to anyone.   Thief.   It's that simple.  Who does that?
When invited to someones home & you take stuff that DOES NOT belong to you - you are a thief.  Recently, I  had company & after they left I noticed a 'few' small items gone - like books etc - perhaps my sign too..  I asked  for the items to be returned but have had no reply - and people wonder why YOU NEVER invite them back  - wonder no more.  
What message do you send to the universe today?  
I never steal.  I don't lie.
I'd rather tell someone the truth & have them 'not like me' than to lie and disrespect myself & them.  If I had to steal it- 'unless it's food and I am starving' - (by the grace of God this has never been the case) -  I don't deserve it.
It won't happen again, Norm installed a camera that lets us know  the second anyone even enters our porch.. sucks we had to do it -  it sucks more people take what does NOT belong to them. I hope the thief enjoys my art - and never forgets how they got it...  the universe won't.  There are people I will never have visit here - they know why.

Mental health & mushrooms. Psilocybin - well even Dr. Oz is NOW telling of the wonderful effects of psilocybin mushrooms. Google if you don't believe me.             Thank God.  
Gods medicine once again will be what heals the planet - not mans medicine.
Mushrooms have helped me where no one else was able to break through. 
Mushrooms taught me to LOVE myself.  Mushrooms taught me to LIKE myelf.  
I mentioned the other day my childhood, being told I was not wanted, as long as I can remember.  I share this' to educate as I know - I am NOT alone... too many feel the same & don't quite understand why.

I was brainwashed to think I was unlovable. Being told this by a parent in particular is confusing to a child (and abusive)... being told often as I was, I had it literally beat into me at times...  we start to believe it. It had caused problems my entire life of not trusting the fact that 'anyone could love me'.  I've even struggled with the notion some days - my son doesn't love me.  He does.  
It was mushrooms that taught me the opposite.  Believe it or don't.
I'm not getting anything from sharing- some might still (those uneducated) think - shes a stoner on mushrooms- think what you want.  I thank GOD for the first time in 56 years I KNOW - it was never me that was the problem.   I was a gift from God.
I am a gift from God.
Thanks to mushrooms today I'll paint, not be depresed - instead I will  paint because I understand - through our creations we extend our love.

I made this mushroom painting to dangle in the sunlight it also has a ball that catches light hanging from it.;) on the other side is a matching eye'.  It's painted with iridescent paint -so it's really pretty in the sunshine.
It's titled - 'It's just an illusion.'  It is for sale $60. + shipping,  if interested - let me know.
Have an inspired day!!
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Pandemic.
I was thrilled to hear Spannabis cancelled this year. Every other year I've been thrilled for all who attend & experience the other side of Cannabis- as my son has now a few times. 
It's good they out people over profits & lead by example.  I don't get it  - NOT putting off EXPO's or events. If you are 'in' an avent & have spent a lot of money - please remember the cost of your health, your friends and famalies health and wait.  
​I remember the excitement of an expo - the 'joint' sharing -    "Can I have a toke?"    No.
No joke.  
I'm not hoarding my weed, I protecting my health.  Saliva and excrement are thought to be two ways to spread this virus.  Now is not the time to share joint.   Wash your hands.

3 weeks- not longer than a vacation for many. It will be interesting to see how this pandemic pans out. ..  I pray it's sorted soon & no more die. I understand after reading about italy - it's simply a matter of too many sick too fast & not enough hospital equiptment to help them. I'm sure decisions are being made all around the world now that are NOT easy for many involved.  wow.

Peacefully Painting.. pups tired from chasing rascals in the snow. I've got a skillet on the wood stove heating lunch!  Life is good... I'm grateful for each day!!
Norms busy planning the shop he has to build & there is forever something to do.. he's thrilled tho.  Happy to be doing it, hard to believe he is DONE with work, driving to the city everyday for .. 30 years+. 

Up here, where I saw a black wolf in our woods - surrounded by snow - its easy to forget the sickness.  I am self isolating from all of my friends who travel.   lol  
This includes my son, who is so busy he cant visit anyhow.  I pray for him constantly.
Call your moms - they are worried about you. 

A new spinner next & mental health awareness.
Check out this slacker doggo below..
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I like things that dangle from the ceiling. Mobiles, plants... 
These kitties are made to hang in my upcoming studio - currently my home is one big gallery - lol which we seem to enjoy.  It's bright...  I'm trying to incorporate art with ideas.  
                                           
                                            To Have peace, Teace Peace to Learn it.  

I'm trying. Everyday.. that's the plan. 
Sometimes, I think the only way to achieve Peace, is to stay out of others way.  
 
Peace is a true luxury, gift, worth it's weight in gold.  
Some in this lifetime never experience it.  Reading teaches me peace.  
Reading teaches the mind to behave - to be at peace. To focus on words, the brain must process in order to 'understand' what you are reading.

I start a new book today, always exciting.  Reading is a luxury.
It's very unfortunate how many cannot read - how many never have the 'time to read'... worse - those who rarely get the opportunity to even try to read.    

                                                   Happy National Women's day.

No need to even discuss this topic further - you would have to be quite uneducated if you are not aware of how many women still are not educated & not encouraged to read in many countries.  Grateful, Canada is not one of them.  Although I'm sure it still happens here. 

I get a little discouraged when I ask friends - Do you read?  
No, is often the reply... but they watch T.V.. (social media) etc.  
Not much of a brain work out.  Read.
Expand your own mind.  

                                "READ -  Enjoy the luxury, if you can afford it."  ~ Georgia  
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hee hee hee.  Train your brain. 
Ask yourself: What did you read today? ...Besides this.  
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You were created to create! You can learn how to create just about anything with the power of Youtube or check out a library! They still exist.
My hanging kitties & Mice are turing our quite well- they make us smile.. More next.

Can you imagine what the first stoned apes thought - or humans for that matter...
they thought enough to probably try "it" again, especially 'If it was a plesant experence. 
We are not such complicated apes.  If it feels good, we do it. Repeat. 
What is hard to understand about that?   Letting any substance control or perhaps destroy ones life is the difficult part to understand.  Seeing as I've had a few substances control my life in the past I try not to judge.  Well, yes I do - I guess, I have issues with alcoholics & therefore little tolerance.  When I read that the Science Centre in Toronto is holding an informative 'event' on the mind/brain and psychedelics in a constructive context - psilocybin and LSD - WOW! I am hopeful for the overall furture of humanity - if we can get 'humanity to get past it's biggest block... humanity.   lol  

We had more snow lots... about 30 cm by the time it was complete. Today, I walked outside in 0 degree weather surrounded by snowbanks in a sweater - sweating from the heat of the sun, what a glorious day - provided you don't think about the corona virus.
I dont get people going to work 'sick' right now, it's not good for business with the global (not just mine) mindset.  I do understand the stresss & not being able 'to afford' taking time off work too.  I am grateful I am not in that situation. 'Pandemic is soon a word we will hear.
The past few days my twitch has been overpowering, throwing me off balance - it's the dramatic weather, I think.. as my body screams nap - my mind says paint... a happy medium - small paintings for a few days. The other day I stopped what I was doing (some simple task) & started crying - I realized it was exhaustion - not depression had me 'lose it' for a few moments anyway.  The constant zapping.. makes  a day difficult, some more so than others.  
Still, (after I nap) I choose to celebrate each day God provides.  
A good cry helps clean the soul & tear ducts - get it out.
​Male & female. If it feels good- do it...  cry.

I purchased small wooden panels so I think a few small monkeys are waiting to be discovered.  Painting this chimp was disscovering him in the jungle..  as he started to peer thru the darkness.
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What is it?...
 The light shining thru... the knowlege that awakens you.

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