Enjoy this day that the Lord has made - for you to create something beautiful!
Ah Dogs... They are the best. I found this piece of fake fur an had some fun - I am easily amused. Look at the results - they make me smile just looking at them. Daisy is the best- she just sat there, posed by crossing her dainty paws. Arrow -I was lucky to get a photo, she was not having any of it! Poppy - could care less and Ginger was loving it, perhaps because it reminded her of one of her babies. Speaking of Gingers babies.. she is spoiled! I rounded them up and placed them on their favourite pillow and she was thrilled ... that is until Poppy decided to nap on her babies, Poppy too was enjoying this baby bliss comforter'. Of all Gingers babies, she brought the brown fox to bed last night, perhaps because it resembles her the most. I love my girls - they love me. Today were going to explore - in between paintings, which I currently have 4 projects on the go - 3 acrylic! & I've been playing more with HIMI gouache -a different texture' than the WN but the more I play the more I enjoy and am having better results. Tomorrows painting Blue Monday Monkey was painted with HIMI.
Enjoy this day that the Lord has made - for you to create something beautiful!
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Looking up... gouache & metallic paint 8 x 8
Are you excited for the eclipse? I don't remember seeing the last, I remember talking about it in school but not to look -or I think we made special boxes - do you remember? I'm looking forward to this one. I think the emerging of the cicadas & the eclipse are related, they both happen around the same time and not for a long time. The eclipse happens April the 8th and It should last about 4 minutes, hopefully clouds won't block the view - it will be 80 years before the next - which I won't be here to see. I'm not going to look directly at it, you can buy glasses but I don't think I'll bother, it should be visible around 3p.m. On social media there is an image circulating from aT.V. news station for Eclipse tips (in the USA) warning people to have cash on hand, have a communication plan, purchase groceries & gas... for an eclipse? One state has brought in armed forces for that day as they anticipate an increased number of human excited to witness the miracle first hand and as close as they can get. Perhaps there is also concern that' will impact some negatively, just like full moons & some weather does. Speaking of armed forces.. they are now on NY subways, it seems a bit extreme but I have no concept of the reality of riding a NY subway. Tensions are high everywhere, the presence of men with machine guns in the subway won't help in decreasing them any time soon. I don't think riders will feel any safer 'IF" something were to happen on a subway train and there is a shoot out, I wonder if it will impact the amount of people taking the trains - we shall soon see. I never had issues riding the subway - a long time ago, I took it as a kid often by my self & took a bus, subway & go train to get to Sheridan every day -I might have had some guy 'cat calling' occasionally but that's all, thankfully... I enjoyed the subway - it was a good time to draw. Im in monkey mode - not sure why really. I just feel compelled to draw/paint chimps for some reason but I have 2 more (one done & one on the desk) and then I'm switching to something else. Is it 'Planet of the Apes' trying to take over my subconscious? Heehee. Perhaps. TWO miracles of Gods creations in April ! I hope to see the eclipse & hear if not see the cicada emerging! Apparently they come out at night & many already have their flash lights ready! When I was 7, one night in the summer on a full moon a bunch of (I think they were Italian, it was an Italian neighbourhood then) people were going from lawn to lawn with flashlights, my grandma woke me watch them on her lawn on Oakwood Ave in Toronto. They would walk the street all night after it rained with buckets and flashlights collecting - worms! I'm not sure why - to sell for fishing? In Toronto? Do you know why? If so - let me know. I thought it was interesting then and still do. There was also a man who would ride his popcorn making machine (attached to his bike) up and down & sell tiny brown bags of buttered popcorn for .25 cents... those were the days my friend - we thought they never end. Created to create... pondering an eclipse painting. Just another awesome wonder of one of the Creators creations.. Storm bought me the coolest plant' for my birthday!
Storm gave me a very dry, crumbly, delicate ball of plant material at my birthday lunch. It resembled a tiny tumbleweed! I told him, just days before - I was thinking of tumbleweeds! Thinking it would look great painted on a black background... and here he drops a tiny tumble weed in my hand. You can see the roots, it's as light as a feather & I know if I squeeze it would be crushed. The included instructions advise us to put it in water & wait... I had the perfect container, put water in, dropped the plant inside and we waited and watched - amazed when this very dead ball opened into a soft, GREEN flower by the end of the evening - resembling a funky thin cactus (as above). A miracle. Actually it is considered the resurrection plant, because of how incredibly it returns back to life. Witnessed with my own eyes, I'd never think the two images were one in the same, felt with my own hands - the tiny miracle is awesome. It's officially called: The Rose of Jericho it can survive years in the dried state - add a tiny bit of water & it's back to lush green life. Now removed from the bowl in a dish with rocks, a fascinating addition to our home. I kept the water as it's considered holy by many & why not... All water is holy! Perfect timing with Easter around the corner. I love it, one more of Gods amazing creations! This was the perfect gift to remind us = Jesus is our greatest gift. Created to create. I had company this morning, while still in my PJ's - before 8:30a.m.! Have you ever held a woodpecker? I have!
Took me 60 years, lol but I can cross it off the bucket list. A Friday Morning Miracle - a hello from nature and all things wild. I heard a thunk' and saw this little guy sitting on the deck... I went out and he looked up at me as to say 'OUCH'. I was concerned because one wing was also open so I hope didn't break a wing. He let me pick him up and snuggle, speaking softly and petting his tiny head he was very relaxed... we just chilled a few moments - I took him back outside and he flew off. YAY! I've held a few wild birds in my lifetime but this was the first woodpecker! I couldn't get good photos as it's more important not to startle my tiny feathered friend but I managed a film and took a couple of stills from it, he was not huge, just a baby woodpecker I think. It absolutely is a miracle - how many people do you know, held a woodpecker this morning? I always see them as the blessings they are meant to be. Ah, hard to top that today. lol. My canvas is coming along.. lots of detail, perhaps I'll finish it today -maybe tomorrow. Expect Miracles! See all the miracles around us - look in the mirror and SEE Gods greatest creation - you, me. I could feel this little bird felt safe, he knew I was not going to hurt him, we had a moment and exchanged curiosity and love for each other -I hope. I might be that birds ONLY human contact ever! I'm glad it was a pleasant experience for us both. I wonder what he's telling the others. I already see him at the woodpecker feeder, I'm not sure what distracted him earlier to hit the glass - maybe it was the bluejays feeding... I'm grateful he is o.k & for the experience. Tomorrow is The Chinese New Year! I have a painting - of course, the sign this year is MY sign! Only happens every 60 years and I'll be 60, next month - Of course it's going to be a fantastic year- I already held a woodpecker! Created to create I mention dogs so much, one might think I'm not fond of cats, I am. I've had cats my entire life, as long as I can remember - there's always been a cat or two. Our current cat is proving to have a personality all his own and he's not a snuggler - I'm o.k. with that. I prefer dogs as they listen better. Even now, when I call the cat sometimes he arrives quickly & other times I have to go search and usually find him sleeping on a chair. Dogs play ball & fetch better albeit I've know a few cats who also fetch', I had a friend who's cat would fetch her hair scrunch every time she flung it. I love cats but I prefer dogs.
Cats are also better imo if you have 2, preferably get 2 at the same time. Cats get into more, nibbling on plants, knocking glasses off the table, curiously exploring every new box, drawer, cupboard. Smokey had me leaping from bed when I watched him carry in a dead mouse & drop it on my dirty laundry - turns out it was just a banana peel that resembled a dead mouse (at 4a.m. without my glasses)... cats get into more trouble. Cats are very entertaining. I'm trying to paint more cats, it takes practice. Show yourself some love by learning to draw something you love. It takes 40 days to create a habit (or break) if you like succulents -draw one every day, by the end you will be better & have a neat art collection. Even if a doodle. Try! What have you got to lose? Cats are a challenge for me, horses too. Instead of signing on to social media, pick up a pen and draw one thing - the same, like all plants or all dogs, cats, dishwater, fruit, mushrooms, birds, vegetables for examples, for 40 days. Have you been reading about the cicadas ready to explode? It's fascinating, I remember first hearing them 'squeal' in St. Louis, they were quite distracting; a high pitched little scream "WEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee" that lingered, I finally asked someone and he explained what they were & that he no longer even noticed the noise. I can only imagine how intense it would sound with a mass invasion -all at once. Trillions & it only happens every 2oo years that 2 broods are appearing at the same time. Are they edible? If so a feast will be had. Reading about bug invasions in the bible, is not something I'be be thrilled to 'experience'... I guess we'll soon find out soon enough - another miracle of nature to behold! Will we see them up here? I'm not sure... I'll research a little more. I might even paint one or two. Show yourself some love by learning more about something that you are interested in, drawing a cactus or cat for 40 days... created to create. Let there be light -yesterday was full of miracles! Georgia... On my mind
Yesterday my day started with miracles! First, I woke up at 3:06 and craved a blueberry scone, I never eat in the middle of the night. Needless to say, it was tasty and cured the craving but I couldn't fall back to sleep so I lay there pondering and waiting for the everyone to wake up. At 6 I turned on my computer & see I had an e mail from someone I had been thinking about just hours before. I went back to bed, I was sore actually... I kicked the ball wrong (in flip-flops) & broke my baby toe, black & blue and hurt every time I moved under the blanket, I guess it's why I couldn't sleep. A danger that comes with the job -lol, it will heal. Everyone up, I still lay there which I don't normally do & then... "it appeared". The painting (above) I did a while ago hangs in my bedroom close to the ceiling, far from the window. I witnessed something I've never seen. Suddenly, my painting started to glow, as if a flash light beam was on it! The painted sky became bright - I was amazed. I thought I was seeing things but I watched and it just got brighter! A light danced on the ceiling too, I looked over at the window and the sun was no where to be seen - if it was it would have shone on the floor, not on the ceiling, on the opposite side of the room. Luckily, I thought to grab my camera because I knew no-one would believe me and filmed, then it started to slowly fade. The photos are stills I took from the video. It was hi-lighting a tiny deer I forgot was there, you can only see if you are up close! Lighting it's path so lovely. I'm tempted to go back and paint it (like above). I watched stunned, as it glowed so bright. Theres no glass on the painting, it's canvas, there is no glass anywhere near to cause the light on the ceiling either - it looked as though it was coming from the painting. Anyhow, the thought that came immediately to my mind was: The meek shall inherit the earth. Then the light faded and I watched a while longer but it was gone. Needless to say, I was excited to paint I jumped out of bed... as I carried my drawing paper outside with my coffee in the other hand, a golden dragonfly - as if covered in fine gold glitter landed on my finger holding my cup! I was again amazed and just stood there... it stayed a moment, long enough for me to wish it "Good Morning!" & admire the golden sparkle -then flew off. I couldn't stop smiling. & I painted a new smiling bear titled: Jesus! How sweet it is to be loved by you. (next post) I thought I'd share because it was "super cool, the timing... everything. I don't care who believes, it doesn't matter, there are some who never believe. I expect miracles! Everyday we wake up - is a miracle! Every flower, bug, bee, tree... all miracles of God. You reading this - are indeed a miracle! Interesting enough, I had thought of giving this painting away a few days ago. I'm going to keep it - exactly where it is and every time I look I'm now reminded of that tiny deer in the trees - with it's path lit... all paths lead to him. Below is todays bear I was going to share. Happy as can be with a butterfly wishing him a hello, I painted him the day before -experimenting with a blue forest. A photo of Ginger & I enjoying the sunshine was snapped -she makes me laugh! After the rain last night my hands are sore, while they loosen up I'll starting this grey, overcast day with some Bugs Bunny, I have a new DVD - 'The Golden Carrot collection' with lots of bonus material... as I consider my next painting. Have a creative day - EXPECT miracles. Romans 12:11. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the lord. acrylic on wood 1/9 series.
Praise Jesus!! This was designed with a kid in mind.. I think I might create another sloth - more realistic, I enjoy painting them so why not! The bible mentions being slothful a few times, 'slow and quiet, perhaps even implying lazy' - not my sloth! My sloth rejoices in Jesus. lol. Grateful for another day! I hang these outside to twirl' for my instagram post and this was the second time -this sweet tiny hummingbird appears out of nowhere to check out my art, he makes me laugh out loud & I thank him for looking. Talk about curious, Jesus sent him, I've no doubts. I think I'll work on the writing and keep it all in Gold with the leaves around it, I like the look. Do what you do with LOVE & joy! My second of the series is already waiting on my desk for a clear coat. What a lovely weekend - sunshine and heat. This morning I was wondering at Gods decision to create mosquitos! Holy cow! I walked the driveway before the sun came out and literally ran back waving my arms, both eyebrows bitten... lol. Lord -what the heck were you thinking? I bring the dogs in and put lavender on their ears as they too were covered - once the sun arrives all is well. Coffee nearly shot out my nose as I read a text from my mom "check the bird bath, that's where they breed.." I remind her: we live in a forest with a stream, surrounded by lakes - yeah - cause the bird bath is the problem.. hahahaha city folk! Oh well who am I to question Gods creation - perhaps it's to keep us on our toes. My son is on a Foray with the MST, I hope they have on their bug hats, jackets, pants, spray (non toxic), they don't seem to bother him, I'm a walking buffet! We accomplished quite a bit of gardening this weekend, (Norm did mostly) & I'm grateful, it looks wonderful this tiny Eden & gets lovelier each year. We also planted clover as a ground cover as apposed to water guzzling grass, you can also eat clover & make a tea - weee. Clover grows well in all conditions including hot & dry which the next week is anticipated to be & feels fantastic on the feet! The hare that I see in the mornings will also be a fan, if Thumper' is right. Give thanks for another day - Created to create - time to paint! Praise Jesus! It's that time of year - finally able to explore the forest with out bugs - yet, although a few black flies were seen, it won't be long before mosquitos are plentiful. What a workout! I went last week but this week we walked all over and already spied mushrooms. Every spring after we first venture out my feet (in particular) hurt the next day, almost as if broken -after a winter of walking on only flat ground. The property is up and down -hills to climb. I was amused as the guys both asked "how did you get up here" I think, how the duck do you think I got up here? Forest fairies carried me? I climbed.
Use it or lose it. The climb can be slow and the dogs stop and watch & wait patiently... but we manage. Daisy and Ginger feel it too as they are not far behind me, Ginger panting but she keeps up - good because she needs to lose weight & this is the fun way, for us all. An adventure! Poppy & Arrow are the rock climbing explorers! I'm amazed at Poppy - hopping from rock to rock, Arrow following her like a good big sister as we 3 watch from below. We found false morel - the kind you do NOT eat -they are poisonous but it means real morel won't be long. Tons of Trillium just up - no flowers' yet, in just a couple of weeks it will be harder to explore from all the vegetation, especially wild raspberries with branches that scratch as we walk through them, I worry about the dogs eyes and face but for now - out we go. I was feeling sad & mentally worn down the other day, a few things on my mind but I had promised the girls" first nice day - we go!" Once out, surrounded by nature - all was forgotten while discovering mushrooms, shoots, new buds, deer poop and new growth as well as newly fallen trees - next years firewood... as usual I was reminded of Gods greatest creations (besides us) - nature. It all started in a garden after all. Nature is good for the mind & soul and dogs. I am grateful to climb as difficult as it can feel at times. I know many with arthritis who just give up and give in to it. If I did that, I would have stoped painting about 10 years ago. The TN also seems to be aggravated by the continuous ups & downs and stepping over branches... one eye constantly shutting throws the balance off therefore we just go a little slower. Arrow runs ahead & returns to my side & I use her for balance at times - dogs know. Each time & come back feeling simply grateful - because I can explore the forest... never taken for granted. We're out for at least an hour and come home sweaty, thirsty and exhausted- everyone ready for a nap on the deck. I also felt better emotionally or perhaps I'm just too tired and surrender easier, either way all I can say: Thy will be done. We also slept great! Now, I just touch my walking stick and the excitement starts! Hopefully we'll get out several times before the mosquitos take over, then it's more like a run through the forest to keep them from finding us. This mornings walk was a bonus - Storm joined us! A perfect start to a lovely day. Thy will be done & Thank you, for another day... another adventure. Some images below of what it looks liken the woods in Ontario, in the spring. Primate pondering the Universe. (as usual) 8 x 8
Storm returned home from a trip and he witnessed the miracle of Northern Lights, the Aurora borealis and I was captivated! I laughed at my attempt here but I'm guessing, you get it. The only time we experience true failure is when we fail to try - at anything including painting. I've been encouraging a friend to paint & saw his first 2 paintings and was impressed! I also realized he could always paint, (& will prove it) he just needed a push in the gouache direction ;) We all just need a little encouragement sometimes. Another human I've been pondering is Andrew Tate. The more I hear him speak the more I appreciate his blunt point of view. Sure he can come across as arrogant, loud and full of himself - but he makes it clear he is also full of God. Full of self control, full of living this life to the fullest! In particular he appears to be in control of his thoughts & emotions. He shared his beloved dog died (something I often dread just the thought of) and yes, he was sad but he did not allow it to bring him down. In the past, a Great Dane "Dimitri" comes to mind- I was crushed when he died, I cried for weeks and some days had trouble getting out of bed. I drank to numb the pain and slept for days.. I did this a few times - especially when a loved one (human) died. I experienced a deep depression & regression when a young girl 'Kirstin whom we were very close to died in a terrible car accident. No doubts I've shared in it this blog, somewhere. I closed my business and thinking back now, I also was not there for Storm, as I should have been. She was his best friend. Grief does that to us and I can only imagine what it does to parents who lose their child. We can't go back but we can try to forgive ourselves for being human. I'm starting to realize when we choose to keep going, we are showing those we loved & lost more respect & that we were grateful for the experience. As my faith in Jesus & God has increased, I understand these difficult lessons are what forms us fastest. As everything else in this life - it is a choice - do I wallow in pity or thank God for the experience! Better to have love and lost than not loved at all. Anyway, I don't think Andrew Tate is a threat' as many imply... I think he is a positive role model for many, men in particular - rise up, believe in yourself, do good, love God. We were not created to be mediocre, see Jesus in yourself & SHINE!!! I appreciate after attempting to paint my Aurora Borealis, recognizing once again that the master artist, most talented creator is God. I give thanks for every breathtaking bud' I now see on every tree & every single star which reminds me of how awesome all is. Thank God for another day to experience this magnificence! Where the wild things are - girlie version. Gouache on watercolour 8 x 8
I finally read the book - simple & sweet but the art is amazing! All that cross hatching, leaves & detail, how joyful & relaxing and fun it must have been to create. The book was definitely directed at little boys & as we are aware - little girls can be tiny wild things too - Amen! A friend sent me a photo of her baby grand daughter dressed in costume (as seen above ) & I could not resist painting a version - to welcome another tiny human 'Theodora' with this gift. It made me happy just creating it, pondering the tiny girl in a tutu hanging out with the wild things. Created to create! Have a fantastic day - explore where the wild things are and give thanks! I can't always hug who I want to, when I want to - distance and timing prevent me (covid too), but I can paint a card showing them the kinda hug I would give them, if I could. Isn't it lovely to have people you want to hug - like Pooh & Piglet? Give thanks for those who inspire - a hug.
Planting seeds of kindness. 8 x 8 gouache on black
Pooh & Piglet planting seeds of kindness to grow a forest of LOVE. Created to create. What seeds are you planting? It's the last day of August & my mind is racing with usual September anticipations! Fall, no more mosquitos, leaves changing colours, mushrooms & even Halloween (one of my favourite subjects to paint) & even my sons Birthday - always worth celebrating. I ventured out yesterday and the mushrooms are plentiful - I noticed a few of the edible - have been nibbled! Animals are so smart. Inspired by the mushrooms (as always) I started my next acrylic, round - Ontario mushrooms! In the image you'll notice I have numbers on the mushrooms -page numbers for reference. They are all real. Because I'm working with acrylic one aspect I love is it covers pencils & mistakes nicely, once it's dry you can work over it. Next, I feel a portrait painting, inspired by the last Domestika class with Jon Berkeley - I love his use of different colours and 'editorial style & I have a few editorial cartoons I've been pondering. While the weather is still nice I try to spend as much time outside as possible - the ducks, now full grown are always a pleasure to visit & watch them waddle around the pen. Duck paintings on the horizon. Time to kick the ball and look for more mushrooms before I paint. I want to emphasize, these Domestika classes have been a nice little boost to my own creativity (more than Netflix), I encourage others to check them out. The chill in the air has French Onion soup calling! Below is a tiny mushroom Jack-o-lantern, painted on black paper - to experiment & play with the paper & acrylic, the paper has a texture I do not like and too absorbent for the acrylic, making it difficult to spread & blend - lesson learned. I'll save this pad for pastels or gouache but again, it's hard to achieve the detail I usually desire, so it might sit on the shelf or used for crafts'. It was a fun little pre-halloween idea to paint though - inspired by the orange mushroom, found in the woods. Thankful for another day to create, cook and chase dogs & ducks. Enjoy your day - what ever you do. Who the fuck are you? Acrylic on board 9.8”
Remember The Who? Who are you? Who Who…. I loved that song & the Who, it brings back fond memories of my youth, my teenage years as I started to party, feeling like a rebel for singing “Who the fuck are you?!” Lol Can you ‘see this song & not ‘sing it? Not me. Now, I see it twirling in my studio - this little collection is entertaining to watch on a breezy day! I like to ask myself occasionally - Who are you? Especially when distracted by life, others… options. Remembering who I am, above all else - I am a daughter of God, created to create. Sometimes I behave in a way that I myself am not pleased with & I think - Who the fuck are you, Georgia? Is this who you are - is this who you want to be… be better. To be able to ask this of oneself can be difficult yet empowering. Enlightening. Occasionally, I ask others: Who the fuck are you? Usually pertaining to someones judgement or opinion of me - who the fuck are you, to judge me… or anyone else for that matter. I wish when younger, I was as confident to ask this question instead of being bothered by someones judgement of me. We all judge others for a million reasons. I try to refrain, now that I’m older & a bit wiser. Rather than judge’ I remind myself, no one is perfect and we all behave the way we do for a variety of reasons, unless you know every step of someones journey - it’s impossible to 'judge' fairly. It’s more of an assumption. It doesn’t prevent me from thinking someone might be an ass (for example), if so - it’s best to just move on, not focus on who they are but who I am. I know who am & what I want & work towards it daily. I want to be a better version of the person than I was yesterday. Especially a better painter & dog mom - haha. This morning I stepped outside & found a bluejay feather, after painting this owl I went for a walk in the woods with the girls & found another bluejay feather, in mint condition! I love bluejay feathers - to discover 2 in one day is an extra blessing. Perhaps, I am to paint a bluejay next - after my ducks... possibly. Who the fuck are you? Who Who, Who whooo… heehee. Painting, pondering & praying... my healing process.
Acrylic on canvas. A reminder to keep singing & giving thanks for every new day. Eventually, Kermit will be donated someplace where he will hopefully make others smile, for now he hangs on my mini gallery wall beside my desk. This mornings funny moment (so far), Arrow now comes in the coop with me (teaching her to leave the chickens alone) and she walked out from under the coop with an egg in her mouth. lol. She gently carried it into the house & I cracked it into her bowl. She looked quite proud of herself. Now... off to witness some miracles with my girls before we paint 'Bugs the Beautiful'. Created to Create! Happy Birthday & what a terrific day it is. I expect miracles, so… The other day I decided to nap’ but I had much on my mind so I was going to pray the rosary & pray for clarity - I didn’t ask for a sign but I got the sweetest little sign… I lay down only to see something I’ve never seen in my bedroom before - a chickadee! Sitting so still & calm I thought for sure - someone was pranking’ me with a chickadee… nope. I closed my doors and caught him - he could fly no problems! He sat so sweet in my hand - at first he bit me. That tiny seed splitting beak has quite the potent pinch! Once he understood he was o.k., he let go and settled in for some loving.. I told him how sweet he was and patted his tiny head - he appeared quite content. I walked over to the door- opened it & held up my hand and of he flew, into the light- just like a Disney moment! It truly made my day, that little visitor when I was all a flutter myself. A tiny gift from above, come to calm — literally. How he got in I still don’t know & I’m grateful BOW did not know. Today the snow is melting- that’s a gift for sure- lol A new day to celebrate, create & give thanks for all the past years lesson & grateful for the continued adventure. In 58 years, I’ve lost several humans I loved, several much younger than I, the pain of loss has developed into the gift & understanding of appreciation for all. Miracles are an expression of love. The real miracle - is the love that inspires them! My birthday wish: Miracles for everyone ready to receive! Keep on Trucking! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/freedom-rally-bc-jan-23-1.6324942
Canadian truckers are driving the ‘Freedom Convoy’ across Canada to bring attention to Covid mandates and suggesting they be eliminated, specifically the vaccine mandate - because as of now- if you are not a vaccinated trucker you are out of work. Go Fund me page :https://www.gofundme.com/f/taking-back-our-freedom-convoy-2022 Just when concerns of the food chain appear to be front focus. This is our government helping Canadians? Be pro vaccine or anti vaccine or just anti this vaccine - pushed & threatened with. Take it or lose your jobs. Now we have a shortage of people who just want to do their jobs so they can pay their bills & feed their families. Fired. Fired because they want to have say of what happens to their own body, Gods temple. A Teacher shortage, as if children aren’t struggling enough. Police… men & women, RCMP being fired from jobs they gave & would give their life for. Dr.s & nurses fired from their jobs after years of devotion to help others - YET they are permitted to work even with Covid positivity, provided they are vaccinated. For what? Travel is still going on, big business is still happening… Constant confused fear mongering by mass media, waiting in line for hours for tests - not guaranteed to be 100% and results can change over night. Being assured’ “freedoms” returned with double vaccine passports & booster …. - and where’s anyone going? No where. More looking for work, hard working men in particular, driving endless hours, proving for their families& the rest of us… unable to do their jobs over something not guaranteed to work. What the heck. I am thankful they are trying to raise awareness as would every Canadian regardless of your vaccination choice. I am reminded - Jesus reminds us: STAY AWAKE. Wake up. Keep on truckin’! Eh! This is Canada, we don’t turn out back on each other. Canadians are resilient, and kind. Our kindness is often mistaken for weakness. Ha. Many find out, this is not so. Winters made us who we are & remind us who we are with every major snow fall we dig out of. Year after year. Strong. Canadian & American Truckers keep ‘us’ going. Truckers around the world keep us going. Give thanks to the Lord & truckers - next piece of fruit you eat. ** Inspiration from Robert Crumb. Keep On Truckin'. - Amazing American Cartoonist Mushroom mania! I can’t believe the variety of mushrooms, it’s attributed it to all the rain we had this year… my vegetables suffered but the mushrooms thrived. I found a few edible as well as a few small puffballs but I left them for critters and next year.
Every colour imaginable, as well as shapes & texture, on the forest floor and up in the trees. Several (the orange) have a jello like texture. Mushrooms are truly fascinating -like flowers in the garden - these are the ‘flowers’ of the woods. Speaking of mushrooms - have you watched: 9 Perfect Strangers? (on Prime) a few times it’s had me thinking: Wow… about time. Psilocybin Mushrooms are discussed quite a bit. I don’t want to spoil it for anyone but in one episode they also discuss the terrifying side effects ( & sad reality for too many) of medicine. Imagine giving your child a medication that states could give them suicidal thoughts in the pamphlet provided (which you read) - and then does. When is the medicine worth it? I have no doubts this has happened to many and would be difficult to live with. When Dr.s wanted to prescribe our son with pain medication they warned us “it would help pain - BUT would destroy his organs - in as short at 3 years, serious damage could be done”. It was an easy decision for me to say: NO. Thank God we discovered cannabis. I guess it is why to date, I still get upset when people knock cannabis & it’s helping- healing properties. Look at the deadly history of opiates. Difficult decisions, life is full of them. Choices - its good to have them. Speaking of cannabis - my plants did nicely this summer, considering I gave them zero attention. I think I’ll leave them in the ground and see if I can revive them in the spring, they are in the front of the house where they got full sun & I only had to water them twice, the rain did the rest.. It’s too bad the chickens or goats didn’t like to eat them, I’m sure it would be a healthy snack but they preferred ‘weeds’ - like clover. I tried last summer too - even giving them their own plants in the pen, nope - they sniffed and kept going. I don’t smoke the cannabis I grow, I leave it for creatures and to nibble or myself occasionally - It’s a lovely burst of ‘pepper’ flavour in a salad. Lovely to look at in the garden too! I’ve noticed a few leaves in the trees changing colours - it won’t be long now. Next: Kermit the Frog- just for fun! Mind Blown.
The stoned ape theory: You can read about it here: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/evolution/stoned-ape-hypothesis.htm While pondering primates feasting on fungi, in particular Psilocybin… what must they have thought! From eating ants with a stick about how Psilocybin are helping with depression alone, Mind blown. I wish I knew then, what I know now. I remember my boyfriend tried to talk me into pizza with ‘shrooms’ when I was much younger, I was horrified. I was ignorant. I passed. If I could go back in time - I’d have 2 slices! I believe I would have been able to better understand & deal with depression. At a time when we have record amount of depressed humans starting anti depressants... do you know psilocybin mushrooms are said to be the safest drug? Mind blown. I believed the lies… & become angry, still. It has been known in Canada in particular since the 50’s that psilocybin mushrooms notably help with depression. Yet, we pump humans with pills that change our brains, mess up our systems & destroy our organs & create deadly addictions. It’s fucked up.. mind blown. It is absolutely all about $ As usual. How has this been allowed to happen - especially when mushrooms have been thought to heal since the beginning of time. Educate yourself. Make up your mind. Choose wisely. The choice for me is clearer, brighter & more vibrant than it’s ever been. This chimp was sketched durning an argument with Norm - the mind blown side (lol). I then asked him to cut it out & he did, in record time, how he apologizes. It’s all good. I had psilocybin chocolate after our 'blow up' and watched the leaves twirl in the wind for 4 blissful hours. I thought about things’ and had MORE compassion - yep, that’s what happens to me on mushrooms. I get high & want to forgive & move on… which is good for me & others. Give it to God… shit will get done. Created to create. I anxiously look forward to the day Canada decriminalizes Gods medicine, AGAIN - because really, putting someone behind bars for ‘mushrooms’ or a ‘plant’ is the real mind blowing, fucked up way to treat each other on this planet. Beautiful rainy day- great for the garden & to watch the rain barrel overflow with JOY & the gift of water. 12 foot Spirit animal totem.
Totem Pole Inspiration. In elementary school I loved learning about Indigenous people - I was obsessed with Totem poles as are many Canadians to this day! Hand carved on a grand scale - months of work if not a life time… a lifetime of experiences during the gift of the journey - enabling these masters to carve Totem Poles from our great Canadian treasures - PINE TREES! We have some tall Pine on the property that tower and sway gently some days - mesmerizing me for hours. These are the trees many totems were caved from If we have to cut one down - it’s on my to do list, lol. Imagining Totem poles… I’ve already sketched the next. Totem poles are sacred, I am grateful for Canada's Indigenous people for their contribution to our country then & NOW. . I researched online for Animal Spirit representation and Totem poles animal meaning, Indigenous belief, traditions and art - I think back now to how little was actually taught about indigenous people of Canada and the loss of that knowledge, was truly a loss to our entire Canadian culture. NOW - learning how Indigenous have been treated & continue to be treated - with more than most in incarceration, living in poor communities, struggling with addiction, racism, government neglect, police abuse & even hospital neglect - it is absolutely not a part of Canada, I am proud of. There’s no time like the present to learn about others, to celebrate their gifts so we can all continue the journey together wiser & stronger… as we all walk each other home. All these Totem creatures mean something, according to charts, my spirit animal is a wolf - my next Totem will be a wolf praying while painting, I intentionally ask God to continue to show me LOVE which keeps me in Awe - creating for the creator… much like the indigenous artists before and after me. *** We highly recommend Amend on Netflix. WOW. Grateful for the education and sad for the realization… there are humans who judge for many things still. I must continually remind myself people who sit around and INTENTIONALLY think nasty thoughts & acts are miserable, fearful & faithless. RISE Above, your faith in God & yourself WILL INDEED change the world for the better. Leave it to God, shit will get done! lol I think Ill paint that for my desk today. Norm & I were shocked at what we learned, well… I was until they got to the part about women, it is by far one of the most inspiring & educational shows I’ve watched, ever. |