I love Sundays - a day of family, rest, relaxing, fancier meals, quality time, a day to putter.. hopefully enjoy 'what you love to do day' (if not every day)... but this Sunday we are legal to smoke cannabis  - no threat of going to jail for a joint - AMEN - never forget at one point - that's all it took.   I am beyond grateful now to hear Canada will deal with past simple cannabis convictions...  it has plagued minorities in particular and I'm elated Canada is leading by example.  Those days are over!!  That being said.. on my mind:

To the cop who gave that first ticket, only hours in:  DICK. 
To anyone not use to cannabis & driving impaired: Duh.
To anyone STILL judging someone for cannbis use: Fuck off, there are far more serious things in life to stress over & focus on.
To anyone upset by my swearing: Educate yourself - Swearing is proven good for you *ESPECIALLY for those with chronic pain- VENT it out - BUT not women - oh no.. we are STILL stigmatized for swearing - ONE more fucking way to  judge WOMEN- Fuck that. (more soon).
Paul Benardo - Fuck that! Why EVEN waste time & put those families through that, he is the reason I consider capital punishment a good thing. 

Studio news.. I have had so much happening the past few months & I'm feeling better mentally - why? Because I KNOW what I like  & what is GOOD for me -  alone time - lot's of it. :) I love to paint & create - it makes me happy, brings me peace & helps me heal.  Painting & cannabis.  We are responsible for our own happiness. I've found my passion- Painting & making others smile with my painting.  I use to beat myself up - not socializing enough, not being seen (most understand my struggles with this) & this past week it seems the only 'advocates' who get any recognition are people who are "out there"  out at protests, faces seen on the news all the time.  I KNOW there are countless others who have helped this change - EVERY single person who has ever spoken up for cannabis use, even those who have done so within their own families and small groups - THANK you.
Many do much and you never hear or read about them...  Thank you.

THANK YOU To Justin Trudeau for LISTENING to Canadians.
I'm happiest doing exactly as I am - I still socialize & have some very good friends (thank you) .. but this is me.  I was thinking I'll open the studio - why? This is my time to enjoy painting,  I've ben sorting and decorating but I will have my new studio space open to friends only for now.   For now - I just want to PAINT & have fun... my girls & I accomplish this daily.    I feel a big Canvas coming on!! Im going go crank the tunes and paint & pay with my girls this Glorious Sunday.

New bears next  & then some HOCUS POCUS!!!
Halloween is near are you ready??

With TLC & HC 
Georgai 

Grow through what you go through.
Are you ready to GROW? Not long now, If I had to guess most people started when it was announced we could-  I saw myself a few plants out on patio's this past summer.  
Here we GROW! 5 days! I'm beyond excited - I'm at the point I am so thrilled about legalization I want to celebrate in a special way- but I celebrate cannabis every time I paint it - so what will I do? No clue.

Grow through what you Go through.. on my mind.  It's not always easy to grow through or GET past' things that happen, especially unfortunate events... and it takes time.  Not everyone can  Grow through - every experience, sometimes they make us bitter and even fearful- fearful that if we let our guard down it might happen again. 

I know myself I'll be going along fine and then I will be hit with a "trigger"  which can be an image, event or even just words.  Imagine being raped (years ago) and NOW you see your perpetrator become  The supreme Court judge... that's a trigger for sure.  Imagine how  the woman feels who was raped and NOW sees this PIG in  POWER. No doubts she imagines others he will hurt and it's part of the reason she shared.  Do you think women make up stuff for the FUCKING fun of it.. like  "he RAPED me", no.   There is NO fun it coming forward with SUCH statements. 1 in 3 women will suffer some sort of sexual violence in her lifetime.  1 in 3.

I was 'only'  lied to, manipulated & USED by a "couple"  this past year and every time I see or hear their name - it triggers the anger again. It triggers the emotions I had then - It triggers the pain I felt/feel - so IMAGINE being physically attacked the pain this woman felt and still does today.  EVERY woman who has ever been raped- it changes your life. Every child who is ever abused- it destroys something in them FOREVER - there should be no limit on calling out attacker... there should be no doubts.  No one does this for fun. 

We recently watched the Canadian movie & true story about Indian Horse, I highly recommend the movie, as sad as it is. Learn what we DID NOT in school. Learn the truth of how these people were stripped of EVERYTHING including a future and dignity- You think they don't have "triggers"?    At the end the anger I felt- the rage - especially towards  adults who prey on children I want to say:

YOU are a sick human if you fuck with children & should be behind bars forever... now or 20 years from now. 

So tell me please,  tell all women, tell children who have been sexually abused if you can:
How do we move past this... when we officially promote the perpetrators to
Supreme court judges and presidents & CEOs.  

Grow through what you Go through..    Try.

with TLC & THC       5 more days!
Georgia

Below is from a new painting..  CANADA   and it's beauty  & cannabis  (of course)

Happy Thanks giving weekend! I am thankful for not having breast cancer - many women do have and will deal with breast cancer.. too many.   Men too btw.   
Touch yourself - I'll admit I don't as often as we should..  I do when I remember or suspect a problem..  when you have had a breast reduction it's a little more difficult because of scar tissue. Still - no excuse not to have a good feel.  I had a lump noticed last mammogram.. they will check it again soon but did not seem overly concerned - to tell the truth - I can't find it.   Perhaps it's gone.

October is breast cancer awareness month. Please check your boobs.
It's that simple. Check them the next shower.. check them now before you start your turkey dinner! Breast side up!  (Norm cooked a turkey one time- breast side down -hee hee hee) 

Happy Thanksgiving - I have much to be grateful for, healthy boobs - that is enough to be thankful for right there.   Do it!! Touch yourself!  
​                                   #itouchmyself   #feelyourboobies   #touchyourself 
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Give Thanks!!! 

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 
   

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

No better way than to spend the last few days of an August heatwave than to read a good book by the pool  & I can do that in my own backyard! Amen.   
This one...  all I can is:     I did not see it coming!! 
Read it in 48 hours- perfect beach/pool read as it says on the back of the book.
I highly reccomend it. Reading it at one point I became very distressed.. I experienced  a terrible 'altercation' by a man who once claimed to love me - what she experienced  near the end of the book & the author caught it quite well.  

It also speak about  lying humans...  abusive, controlling men in particular, people who PRETEND to be someone they are not... time will tell - eventually ugly surfaces-  and eventually it is exposed. I couldn't help thinking about how many women are fooled by abusive partners and how many go back into  abusive relationships with them - time & time again- even though they KNOW the person is nasty- usually because there are too controlled, insecure & abused to see past it - or too tired to admit it, mentally & physically.  When will they learn? Possibly when it's too late.  

I laughed out loud (in shock & amazement) recently when a girlfriend shared she's 'back with her partner'   -  the one who she caught lying and fucking around on her (several times)  & she tells me she's o.k. that he exchanges nude photos with other women & visa versa -  lol - I guess he talked his way out of it AGAIN  or bribed her well enough in this case..   & I couldn't  help think at this point...  You're pretty fucking stupid if you think that's all he is sharing.   What do you think?   Keep going back...  & at that point I decided no one can help those who truly don't want helped - stupid is as stupid does.  
I've no doubts it will end badly, time will tell.
Not my circus - not my monkeys.

This heat had me & the girls in the pool yesterday & today.. Ginger has had her official swimming lessons, when she swims to the stairs - she stops at he top and turns and looks at me - so she is not afraid of the water & that's part of it. I'm NOT complaining!  Fall is literally around the corner.

I designed a 'day bed' & asked Norm to build it, the back will be painted - I've included areas for storage baskets  & even a cubby for the dogs to sleep- lol  lets see how this goes.
I'm very excited as he starts this weekend...

Time to paint a Canadian Cannabis Painting inspired by a friend I met long go at our first protest... it makes me happy to see people I know doing well!!  especially those in the cannabis industry- i KNOW how hard some have worked.

with TLC & THC & CBD   Mostly THC for me today.
​Georgia 

Do you know what comes after a new moon? A new day. 
With cannabis comes cannabis education & realization.  
I've got several girlfriends now with parents suffering from diseases..  
Dementia, Parkinson's  and miscellaneous aliments all have them stressed watching their moms deteriorate - of course.  It hurts me to hear of them (I knew them growing up) suffering - know what hurts more - when I KNOW without asking these people are now on medications altering their brains and many (if not all) still probably were not told about cannabis as an option.  Many will be on a mix of chemical cocktails proven to kill before their time'.   The option that won't kill you from an accidental  overdose is not offered, YET.

I'm beyond proud of cannabis & Canada - I truly believe this is going to improve our health as a Country with each NEW day comes new awareness.  Cannabis is not proven to change brain chemistry-  make it one of your first options to try treat pain & depression, PTSD, anxiety etc? RESEARCH.   I've met many people who suffer from anxiety & it varies from person to person,  WE ALL have reason to get anxious - TRUMP.. I feel it myself- to the point I CHOOSE to 'turn it off' and focus on something else. I CHOOSE to focus on my art- force myself. If I don't & let it ramble in my brain all day - who is to blame?
Do you think Trump thinks about me  all day - lol. No.  (Ewwwwwwwwww)
Do you see my point?

Nothing bothers me more when I see a beautiful, talented young woman who is wasting her life - being anxious about what others think of her and  lets face it - that IS what it
is all about  most of the time (we are all guilty of it) - because if we had no one to impress - we wouldn't care.  There would be no reason to feel anxious.
The problem is  I don't have time for bullshit or excuses, I'd rather paint.  Sound cruel? 
Do you want me to say: Poor you, stay home, hide away, put on weight, don't live your life, never experience things, blame others for your misery, never meet anyone, never share experiences, never reach your full potential - BECAUSE that is exactly the lie i'd be telling 'if' I did go along with the lies I'm told...   & that would be cruel of me.  
Life gives us a million reasons to be anxious.    Choose carefully.

The older I get I also feel it is true- my grandma drilled it into me:
God helps those who help themselves.
I've got no problem helping someone 'I see trying'. It's that simple. We all have to try. 
Trying at art, acting, knitting, anything - LIFE!  
If I can help or possibly offer some encouragement I do... the moment I meet someone ready to blame the world on everyone else and not try- I lose all patience & quickly move on.    Oh well. I'm not perfect - never pretended to be. - lol - This blog is proof. 

Women are still behind men - in all ways - is there any wonder we do feel anxious?
 I 'STILL' know many men who think women will never be their equal and should NEVER be considered their equal.  That is their loss.  & no they are not cavemen and not all OLD.  It doesn't help when WE  STILL constantly see naked women plastered all over - encouraged to be seen as sexual objects  & the facts are THAT IS how the majority of those images are being seen (If I'm wrong about these facts & statistics - I encourage you to enlighten me)  not as "ART" or beautiful human figures, or goddesses- no they are seen as objects men would like to F*&^.   Fact.   I get frustrated when I see friends who post their boobs with #FREEthenipple - are you really all about free the nipple?  
Then another post follows.. was/is that #freethecrotch  too?  #Freethe asscheeks?  Come on! 
Please think about the younger women who will SEE, watch & follow in our paths and they already struggle with serious sexual abuse & rape - on the increased due to social media and this casual approach to posting nude photos and a swipe to the left. 

I can only hope with cannabis legalization will come a new attitude - no more boobs and bongs... ha- there will always be a boob & bong market. It's a new moon, new day and time for a NEW cannabis image - positive, beautiful, clean, healthy & happy! & Safe!
​Women- this is your opportunity to rise up! Take ownership and Prove:  
We are more than boobs!  Excited for the NEW day  with Cannabis! 
We are MUCH more than a pretty face.

with TLC & THC
​Georgia 
 

Not  long now Canada - and you can have your first LEGAL puff - but make sure you keep it on your property.  Do cigarette smokers have this same rule eh? Must look this up.  Will you buy from a dispensary or online from the government- because it does not look like they will be ready- NOW you will have to order it by mail. No thanks, I still would LIKE to see what I'm getting before I buy.  Will you be an educated Cannabis consumer? I sure hope so- if you are not then your just being a dope' (not that kind) because YOU can read just about anything NOW on cannabis.  The difference from when we started out & the information you can now find is phenomenal.  I'm pleased for parents of seriously ill children especially.

I remarked to from one day to the next lately - it has me laughing.   WTf is going on- who cares - Cannanbis will be legal in a couple of months! LESS charges will be laid- there is fear mongering going on about driving etc. my thoughts are:
 if you are IMPAIRED and it is effecting YOUR driving abilities then DON't DO it. Duh.   
How many people will try it for the first time?
And did I hear we are discussing dropping previous cannabis offences!
AMEN - I'm so proud of Canada& cannabis... almost.

I don't get one thing - Why are we NOT giving it to our seriously ILL medical patients who NEED it and are unable to GROW it themselves - due to physical restrictions...  because I know for a fact- the government is happy to pay  for OPIATES - WHICH are proven to KILL & we are already struggling with an opiate epidemic. Why!?  My girlfriend is on disability - and has suffered most (if not all) of her life with pain, mental & physical -stemming from her serve physical disability- her Doctor thinks her cannabis should covered and so do I!  I told her to apply and they declined her- stating they don't do it for anyone - OH well- times change! Figure it OUT cause YOUR killing my girlfriend and it is NOT right!  Insurance companies will cover it, as I understand.. read about this:
https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/ca/news/group-benefits/aurora-cannabis-offers-new-employee-benefits-plan-that-covers-medical-cannabis-106887.aspx  Bravo Aurora
BTW - I can't keep up, I don't know 'who owns what' anymore - so this is about the insurance.  ;)

There will be fakers - such is life.. BUT that's not our problem- its the governments to figure out who is lying- surely with proof from Dr.s  THERE are legitimate patients who can be easily addressed.  My girlfriend takes the opiates given to her  "because it's easier & they are free" HOW fucked up is that?  You don't ride in her wheel chair so don't judge. You might not think this is a big deal - until your in pain and are given opiates- proven addictive & deadly- you don't have a choice- so in fact, the government is RESPONSIBLE for creating & maintaining & continuing the opiate addiction problem.

Is it because of Cost? Pills ARE cheap to make.
- How about ALL the major LP's having to GIVE a percentage of their cannabis to a program for proven seriously ill patients who can't grow it for themselves?  
-How about setting up a facility where patients in wheelchairs could go in and HELP, volunteer  -work with others- (good mentally & physically) work with the plants in exchange for free meds?  
-How about the government guarantees a kickback$$ On fellow growers/patients hydro bills if they prove they help other patients for free? Eh?   Am I dreaming here or what.. pushing it just a little - You never know with a NEW HYDRO board! 
Come on Canda! Let's HELP out those WHO need our help.
Let's look after each other. 

Also people think if you grow cannabis you should "give it for free" not understanding the cost to some who grow,  seriously.  Serious costs.  I've said before I recommend you get help if you plan on growing - it will save you many mistakes,  money, time and heart break - loss of medicine. It's not cheap to grow especially at start up & why should those who have worked VERY hard at their craft' be expected to give it for free?  That's like asking ME to draw your logo for free - same thing.  No. It's not how life works I get it - but  we are not the ones making $$$$$$$tax money off of cannabis in a couple of months.  You know what... I don't care about everyone I care bout my girlfriend right now - I told her to apply,  she did, she had her D r.s support - she's no faker.  and was declined- [they are not providing it for anyone] and now she is even more depressed knowing they happily pay for her opiates even tho it's cannabis that helps her be "happy".
 
Time to change the rules while we change the rules.

Time for me to get out into the garden with my pup(s) this was inspired by Ginger and  friend with another pup & beautiful (inside&out) women of colour, you are not painted enough in the positive light that you are.
Love Georgia

​Tomorrow, I admit to how FRICKEN sexy I think Trudeau was & editorial cartoon from Crusty & I.
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The Tiki Show was a success!  A few TiniWeenieTiki are off to new homes this week!  Yesterdays was a lovely day-  We set up for the show in record time and I was home enjoying the pool while my pal pushed Tiki! Hee Hee Hee    Kat had a great time at the Tiki Booth- I thinks just likes to say "Aloha!"  She told me a few tried the game with success- good - because most think its too difficult - until You're 'hooked that is'.  

I must say it was nice to take a TiniWeenie break- and NOW my mind is full cannabis mode again...  Not long now!  I find I just wan tot paint positive images with cannabis- because it is a healing, helping plant.

Did you read about Monsanto? This was the best news I have read in a very long time!
https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/10/health/monsanto-johnson-trial-verdict/index.html
I cried of  few tears of joy for this guy & the planet.  

Last week (just days before the Tiki Show) I was sent an e mail from someone...
in it I was informed: "And for the record, your art is not that great.  The only thing that makes it great is that you are so handicapped and you can still draw.  Its more like charity art.”    This same  woman told me  "my face is ugly" and others would be ashamed to be seen with me.  She even went to the extent to add "(YES UGLY)"  in case I missed it the first time.  Was I shocked? No,  because  I know who sent it.  
A seriously  mentally ill  woman - she's proved it several times over, if I shared details with you - yes, you'd be shocked but why bother - WHY give this "evil" any more attention at all?   

Did the art comment hurt - hell no. That I know is coming from a jealous,  insecure - uncreative person.  Making fun of me - ? - just like How Trump makes fun of people with disabilities - she is American - so that explains a lot.  
Yes, my disability is visual but hers is deep dark and hidden.   
YES! I am handicapped with these hands -it's beyond my control  & I AM proud I get out of bed EVERY day & continue to PAINT!  Continue to inspire and continue to be ME! Continue to put this "ugly face" & paintings out there!  Unlike some who just run around in their own brain trying to figure out how they can hurt others by causing destruction & pain.

The face comment- yes it hurt... it hurt because I know it's true, I know how I look when my face contorts and it hurts and I don't like it - so she was just being her TRUE, nasty bitch shelf buy sharing that with me. We all know how crazy some women get over lying cheating boyfriends, she's hurt and wants to hurt anyone & anything she can.  My face may be 'ugly' to some (my son thinks I'm beautiful, my dogs too by the way -   lol )   but this  woman - she  IS UGLY to the CORE.  

I'm grateful for the lesson. I'm more grateful that I had  an amazing conversation last night from someone I admire & respect, he simply reminded me:  
Rise above, that is not you - don't be dragged down to their level of low of shameful behaviour.  Continue to show your beauty through your art & smile - as crooked as it may be  because you ARE  love - ly.   

Today - I feel fantastic! ready to greet this day & paint! The TiniWeenieTikiShow show was a success! I even paid my handyman!!   & my friend Kat- made my day for several reasons- I'm happy we still call each other 'friend' after 30 years and MANY ups & downs.  People SMILE when they look at my art- what are you contributing to the world today?
Pain & suffering or Peace and pleasure?   Im painting  plants, pleasure & peace.

Thank you eveyone who continues to tell me I'm beautiful, I am trying hard to keep putting  'this face' out there.. I know what you mean & I appreciate the love but I certainly don't 'NEED' the comments to keep going...

I have God reminding every single day - I am PERFECT exactly as I am. 

Time to PAINT Cannabis!! Play with my girls, harass Norm - what can we make now!?!!
LOL    OH!! - I am designing my own new day bed! - he is building - Wait & see!! I saw it on line and it is way beyond my current budget- but Norm will make it and it will have even more value - custom made for me - with TLC.  Time to get busy!
Below a few photos of the tiki show set up.
with TLC & THC 
Georgia

https://www.npr.org/2018/07/31/634314741/after-calfs-death-orca-mother-carries-it-for-days-in-tragic-tour-of-grief


With TLC & THC
Georgia

Message in a bottle - the message is Canada has  changed history - for the better.
With legalization comes realization! End the stigma. all that which has plagued many for too long...  & Ontario is allowing for private retail!  
A.K.A 'supply & demand'...  The demand will be/is great. 
I'm thrilled the money will help our economy!   
It's a new day Canada - Give thanks!
Focus on all that can go right! 

I thought I'd celebrate mentally & physically with  a puff  in the gazebo (I rarely smoke a full joint  in one sitting)  a nap to  follow - surrounded by dogs, birds, bees..  life is good.
I'm very proud to be a Canadian at this time.

Next Toronto will have a new mayor & possibly another woman at that! 
Everything is happening with cannabis I have been praying for - other than decriminalization & I get it so let's celebrate.
This message in the bottle.
Renjoy responsibly.
Enjoy your family, friends, pets & peace.

I believe in the power of prayer! Look where we are!
I'm praying for rain to put out FIRES! How about you?

With TLC & THC