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 

Ask anyone what my "crack" addiction is - Maple Syrup!!  Canadian - of course.
I'm like the cops in Super Trooper - often I can be seen taking a swig directly from the jug,  always in my fridge -Maple Syrup!  I love it! In my coffee, on pancakes, swimming with strawberries, frozen on a stick - Maple Syrup is my favourite sweetest thing on the planet...
then comes Cannabis!   
Healing my mind, body  & soul!  

When Storm & I attended out first protest years ago we met a young man - he caught my attention because he had a little plant - in a little Maple Syrup can.  I said Hello - we introduced ourselves and he later said 'hi' to Storm - before the Protest ended - he gifted Storm his  cannabis plant.   That young man is now working for one of the biggest in the Industry & I couldn't be happier for him - it's because of him & a few others - Tweed is the one Big Companies who'll be providing cannabis.  No longer just 'medical'  - why should they be? The times they are a changing!!   

Big business is big business to think it wasn't going to happen in the Cannabis industry is to fool oneself.  So - as far as Big business goes- I guess Tweed is the one company I like so far - I like the 'Canadian' feel to them- the people, Snoop too. 

At this point  I'm celebrating legalization  in ALL ways, - I don't care who is doing it  because - Canada is doing it! That's all that matters at the moment.  Adios - Stigma!  I'm thrilled to see many we've met the past 10 years succeed, they should- they are wonderful, caring,  compassionate people... they deserve to be where they are because they have worked for it.     I'm also incredibly fond & proud of my son & who he works  with - of course.  Above all I am thrilled & excited cannabis is going to be legal in Canada and people will have safe, professional options to purchase!!

This represents the best of Canada right here for moi! 
Cannabis & Maple syrup!  OH Canada!! How many days......  about 46 & counting Down!
Not long now- got your bong ready?

With TLC & THC
Georgia 

*thanks to Adam for the inspiration then & now.  

 My friend Russ knows I  like Justin Trudeau & he knows more than most that I REALLY liked his dad, so he sent me this book: Just Watch Me - Remembering Pierre Trudeau

I enjoyed the book mostly due to the images of  Pierre Trudeau - ones I'd never seen, diving into a pool, joking with the queen, a big winking grin on the back cover, I was reminded of what a true rockstar he was - IF NOT for him I wonder where gay Rights would be or legal abortion in Canada. Pierre was ahead of his time - thankfully of us.  My grandma loved him! I remember every time I visited - she was telling about Trudeau - his antics, his wife, his life  & she loved every thing he said  & did, including telling someone to 'Fuck off' and give 'the finger - he was the real deal.  

Talk about SEXY, he was confident, powerful & funny - that's obvious - something tells me he was very playful as well - no wonder he was surrounded & loved by women of every sort/shape/color/class. I still look at his images and find myself playfully smiling back.  
He was also admitted by many men.

I can't image being his wife - the pressure/duties/demands it must have been incredibly difficult at times. I was disappointed with the book-  very little about the marriage and with a negative undertone (as if he actually KNEW what was happening behind closed doors- phhhhbt) for  Maggie Trudeau  (a smart ass photo of her -imo) as well as all the women in general- mere images to be seen at the end of a mans arm, rarely being seen for the intellectual individual women they were.

I'm sure it was very relevant in it's time - dropping names-  but  I count help get that 'Old, boy feel reading this book and was happy to put it down. Incredibly sexist and narrow minded when it comes to women in general - was it the times 70's & 8o's - perhaps...
I can't imagine the life Justin had... his father was intelligent, serious, driven - a brown belt, educated  and a Canadian thru & thru - all great from the outside looking in but we all know life is not as it appears.
You know that  terrific balancing pose Justin does- his dad did it too.   
​Like Father like Son.
Thankfully.

Justin Trudeau is running 2019 and winning again!  I couldn't be happier, it was just a given already in  my mind. AMEN  I absolutely think he is the greatest Prime Minister since Trudeau!! LOL  Only the new & improved version, one who also has learned to control his emotions better- but still not afraid to express them.  I believe above all he is a wonderful father,  compassionate teacher,  proud Canadian,  educated representative, dedicated husband....  He is  a Rockstar in his own rights & I look forward to watching Canada continue to thrive with him  representing  US. Oh- and there is that little cannabis thing... 

I've been distracted the past few days- with fall cleaning- lol..
editorial next.

With TLC & THC
Georgia

This was something I painted one day a I meditated on life..

I'm missing mushrooms! 
When the MST asked me if I would paint this years poster again - I jumped at the opportunity - I am missing mushrooms, other than the Enoki,  Oyster or button in the fridge- I've not found too many- well I do spy some and take photos but nothing like we use to.
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Storm is very busy with cannabis - we have not been able to go mushroom hunting - still he bought some and grilled them up for me just this past Sunday ;)  (I love my son) & they were delicious- not to mention made the BEST ribs we have ever  eaten- the best! - I'm so proud of him - living he life and learning how to cook too! hee hee hee  Although he does not have the time. Storm was telling me the Mycological Society of Toronto & being the Foray director has been the best experience for him on countless levels

Storm will be attending the Fall Foray - he tells me it's a wonderful time- food, friends- mushrooms & surrounded by likeminded people- it's always a good time.
Sadly Storm informed me a young man who specialized in cooking (mushrooms) at last years foray has been in an accident and is in a coma .. ;(  I'm going to donate this art and a ceramic piece for the foray weekend, I understand there might be a fundraiser for the young man.    

Besides Cannabis- Musrhooms are my favourite thing to paint!
Gifts from God for our viewing pleasure.

Today I'm painting  "Moonlight harvest" ...  not long now Canada!! 
with TLC & THC
Georgia 

​*** If you are reading this and live  in the vicinity of me:
                    KEEP YOUR DOORS LOCKED, PLEASE!  

There was several break-in's all around OUR home - that they are aware of and apparently one person woke to find the THIEF in the bedroom!!!  We have dogs- they sleep all over the house - one sleeps in the living room, if anyone even steps on our driveway they bark!  I did yell at Daisy - Sat around 2:30 to stop barking. Who knows.  When the police officer came to the house he said himself - "It's good to have guard dogs" as they all Barked at him.
Please consider getting & loving a DOG - RESCUE a dog!  Get one from the shelter...
 You will have one of the best security systems ever, with love & care- you'll also have a new friend. The police came to our home to see our camera footage  - but there was nothing - Poppy although not big (except for her EARS) can hear a vehicle pull in the driveway when out back in the gazebo  & Ginger is going to be the same - I can tell.   Be safe..
IF there had been anything on our cameras - I would have gladly given it to the police in hopes they catch the SCUM.  

This pup= a gift from above!  It's been just a couple of weeks and this baby has stolen ALL our hearts already. Having an infant human is of course the best gift in the universe (imo) - those days are done for me- (hee hee - thankfully) but I still love babies & this puppy is a little miracle in herself!
I have been able to watch her learn how to do everything for the "first time'  it's comical and heart warming...  up and down stairs, eat kibble & bananas, taste REAL meat- which he LOVES - no kidding. Ginger is behaving like she was meant to be here!   I will say the first few days I was slightly concerned- explaining to the guys every time she hears "other dogs bark" she'd run and hide behind pillows or knapsacks or anything- so we focused to make her feel safe, loved and secure.. Now when other Dogs bark she runs for me - if not me- she runs for her big sister Daisy!  She already knows Daisy will protect her. 

If the photo above  upsets you - please don't get a pup! The photos above made me want to JUMP for joy!! lol  This little girl is only a couple of weeks old and is already doing her business on the pads - or outside!  We have no accident in 3 days - Hip Hip Hooray! You need PATIENCE when it comes to a pup! My girls  must get credit too- they are training her for me- when I say outside & they RUN- she follows.  Daisy is teaching her  how to play with toys and is incredibly gentle- it teaches me the nature of animals- the kindness, compassion & love they KNOW how to share.  Poppy teaches Ginger everything else! Play, fighting, drinking, napping etc- because Ginger Looks up to her big sister. I've never seen the tip of Poppies white tail wag like it does now that we have Ginger.

Ginger wakes up - looks at me -as if she realizes every time- "Oh yeah! There's my mom this is my home!"  & she jumps up to my face and gives me kisses - Thank You!!! I hear with each bounce.  Poppy's gets slightly jealous at times- when Ginger wants to take a turn napping on moms lap but I never take Poppy off if she was there first- she is still my special companion, working girl and rockstar... Ginger has to lean respect too.
Now that she KNOWS nothing BUT love- from all of us, is happy, safe, confident, playful & healthy- today the training begins,  since it's so lovely out - Norm & I were just saying today - let's chill, enjoy the sunshine and give 'Ginger her first swimming lesson- only a couple more weeks & the pool will close for another season (already).

I don't understand Humans who say "They are JUST dogs", it saddens me to hear this coming from no less - dog owners.  I know Dog owners who have abused, hurt, neglected and forgotten their dogs.  YOUR dog would save your home & life if capable- many do. Dogs are the BEST security IMO too- we were just informed this morning  by the police - a string of 'break ins' happened in this area on Saturday night.   With  our dogs - just  step on the front lawn (because we don't have  side walk) and our dogs KNOW it and so will everyone else- that is when I do allow them to BARK.  One sleeps by the window at might.  They also bark when someone is at my elderly neighbours front door! Good, she likes it too.  I can tell when by the pool, if someone is in my driveway just by how my dogs bark.
'Just dogs'..  hardly.

I do however understand when people say (& I have several friends who all agree):
The more people they know the more they like dogs.  
Do yourself a favour- consider getting a dog to love - they'll love you right back if you treat them well.  All I really understand is my heart feels empty when I have no dogs in my life (never happen if I can help it) they are our family.  Yesterday Storm invited us for a rooftop BBQ and the whole family went in our new truck, such a comfortable drive. Norm said - "I had to have the crew cab - for the CREW!" I was so please  to se them all happy - they have so much room behind our seats & if we go anywhere we will easily put a 'tub of ice water with them - incase we have to run into a store.. we don't like to do that though if avoidable.
They had a great day up on the roof - Poppy seems to love city life- watching every streetcar and barking at anyone who dares looked up in our direction. I was frightened about he rood top - already the girls don't even go NEAR the edge! They just know.   Daisy loves to be with her boy and Scruffy could care less - about anything. Ginger. Ginger is happy to have her new forever family.
 Pat your dog! Thank them today for all the love they provide. 

With TLC & THC
Georgia 

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

"Not in my lifetime will I see cars that self drive..."   I heard someone  remark recently  
& thought:  REALLY? Because... I'm pretty sure a self driving car just hit & killed someone. 
Not in this lifetime will I see a woman president...  some say - I beg to differ.
Not in this lifetime will I see world hunger end - I pray I'm wrong.

One "not in this lifetime will I see.." I heard several times- especially about 10 years ago when Storm started using cannabis as his medicine at 15. & I started to educate my family & friends on Cannabis - I would hear:  
                         "Not in this lifetime will we see cannabis legalized"

As you might be aware.. this caused me great added stress, sadness & anger... when I use to care what others thought and tried to defend my sons 'use of cannabis', but soon realized &  I learned quickly - if you cared about me & my son- and his pain,  what he was dealing with - you didn't give a fuck about the Cannabis - you supported US & I am grateful - you know who you are. What a journey this has been.

In less than 2 months Cannabis will become legal in Canada. I'm pretty sure I'll still be alive when it happens.   hee hee   God willing.    Will I call up a few and say:
                                  I TOLD YOU SO! Mother fuckers (yes, I think it from time to time still) lol    

No. I won't have to... they will know.   I told you.  How about an apology?
No.  Don't worry about it - no apologies needed because your opinion then taught me long ago not to give a fuck what you think. What I know NOW is this, this is common for many, just yesterday a friend was telling what relief he feels now with cannabis becoming legal 'made to feel like a pot head in the past by family'- what is it with family - thinks they can say shit and you'll just take it.
Not I.  Probably why very few family speak to me.   lol   So be it.  
​With legalization will come education. Thank God.

Amen.  I say Amen because it is Jesus  who I have talked to, cried  and begged  for understanding - understanding every time someone said something  hurtful - didn't believe us, condemned my choice as a mom for allowing Storm to use cannabis  as his medicine - had it not been for Jesus - I would have been lost and lonely long ago., instead I've thrived in my heart & with my art & my beliefs in this plant. 
So.. for all those that never thought you'd see cannabis legal in 'our' lifetime - here's a Unicorn to go with!  I bet you never thought you'd see one of them either!  Saddle up!  Cannabis is coming Canada!   Hee Hee Hee  -YEE HAW!
AMEN.

​You are forgiven.. it has been amusing seeing you proven  you wrong & I am happy you are still alive.

Wit TLC & THC
Georgia  & family - including  our animals ... 
 who are more loving & understanding than some 'human family.

& then I woke up to a giant snail in my living room from my friend Justin!  LOL
I just knew it's going to be an awesome day.  
It was the ULTIMATE 'snail mail' - as it just appeared. 

For those still not aware - there is a male and female cannabis plant...
the female provides us with our buds - our medicine. 'Girlfriends' in the garden is correct.
I am hoping that young ladies everywhere will try to grow their own cananbis!
Why?   We need MORE cannabis growing women - it is male dominated industry.
More importantly, this is an opportunity for young women to take control of their 'recreational' fun and NOT depend on anyone else... learn how to grow, nurture these beautiful plants with love and TLC and you will be rewarded with TLC & THC back!  Cannabis is healthier & safe than alcohol.  Ladies- getting date raped- in my opinion won't happen if you just smoke  some cannabis - You are able to say NO'.. not passed out cold -drunk on a sofa unable to wake. 

If you grow your own you have a new appreciation & passion, WOMEN will bake and craft with cannabis when it becomes legal like never before - get ready for a creative cannabis explosion. ALSO  learn how to grow, dry and smoke your own bud - see how it makes you feel- learn HOW it makes you feel before YOU try it in the company of strangers, and this will provide some confidence & understanding which will lead to a more enjoyable time  AND a SAFER experience.  

Mom's my advice to you would be: Grow some cannabis to share with your daughters!
YES- IF I had a daughter- I would and I would ask her to smoke it with ME first - before she smoked it with any young man - alone. This is an opportunity Canada - to do this correct- NO secrets, no lies and our children will all be better off, they will have an understanding of exactly how cannabis effects them- compared to alcohol.
 I would rather they learn how it feels in a safe environment with a loving concerned parent wouldn't you?

So order some seeds and get your  pot ready! It's almost time to plant directly into he ground, I know Cannabis will be legal in - 2 months? Or sooner- so I would be planting.
Time to get busy- in the garden and with paint.  

GO online- YOU will find ALL you need about how to grow cannabis.
AMEN
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With TLC & THC
Georgia

What  my realization  yesterday was that I WAS walking with the dogs - a long and not even walk through a near by field and I realized I was NOT twitching.   
It was getting so BRUTAL I went to the Dr.s. Friday...  Ready to talk brain surgery ;(.. trouble walking, constant zapping, poking in my head with pencil - EXHAUSTED from 'THIS  *&^%$#! ' where I was napping 3 times a day, can't focus - was screwing up mail! & when I screw up mail- I sent the one meant for Toronto to the UK and visa versa.. but what can I do - you have no idea how difficult this truly is- those closest to me & who SEE me understand more.  I mentioned a medication I have been researching for cartooning reasons of all things, a friend mentioned it how it helped  them with exhaustion - I had just watched a documentary where it was discussed and I then really weighed out my options & then discussed it with my Dr. whom I trust and am blessed to have. 

Pills or brain surgery or - who knows. The prescription granted.
​"You have to take it in the a.m. or you won't sleep" the pharmacist warned  Norm, (do you understand it got so bad I have stopped going OUT) "and she will feel it right away."
So, I got up and said "here goes"... Took one, had breakfast & took the girls right away
I have to go EARLY with none around because I can't walk all three.
They listened well  it was a really nice walk with snails.. and I remember thinking
         "Feel it right away? It's 2 hours later I feel nothing. F*cking bullshit... "  
and started to think why bother ...  it won't work.. then I realized:  
I'm not twitching as I stumbled over a rock. The more I walked the more I noticed..
I walked in the house- Norm was reading the paper- I said:  "LOOK at me!"
He did.. and I just said LOOK.. he said wow - "both your eyes are really open!"
​ & they stayed that way for more than 5 minutes! That is how long I've not had a break- for YEARS.  He watched and said "WOW, you're  not twitching.. " & I saw he teared up.

Thank you God for this break- yes, these are HAPPY tears.  
I am getting BREAKS 20 - 60 minutes and they are less intense. Oh my gosh I pray this works Of course I'm leary of the meds- but it was truly effecting my quality of life- between it and the arthritis- which I also  am being asked to go talk about anew medication which my Dr. believes will SLOW mine down but I'll need a Trillium grant.
YIKES.   That means for those who do not know  - $$$$$$.
We'll see.  I've yet to meet with that specialist. I am embracing this NOW-
​OUT in the garden with MY GIRLS - Social media can wait- I did celebrate by putting a contest on my Instagram account: WIN a SUMMER custom cap! By me.. 

Enjoy the day - embrace it!
With TLC & THC - and a few chemicals - for now ... we'll see If it does not continue to work
I'll probably discontinue it.  
The THC & Poppy keeps me off of ANTI depressants and helps with my pain & has saved my son's life as well as countless friends. Forgive Justin Trudeau for allowing any reefer madness - he has bigger issues to focus on, - it will happen VERY SOON!
Got your gardening gloves?

I give thanks to God & Great Growers very day! 
Amen.

Georgia

​GO enter here:   Instagram Georgia Toons.  The hat is below- I'll draw the winner on Friday.
Cannabis &  fear mongering tomorrow. Legalization SOON!
Will you be busted for walking down the street for smoking a joint?
​I HIGHLY doubt it.

I wish I could teach everyone how to paint.

Vase card- above 5 x 7 mini original, up for grabs on my IG. account..
Follow to be eligible.  ;)  When I painted it I was thinking it would go to a girlfriend who reads - lol  it's a good idea to have a recipient in mind for cards when creating them.
Most originals I keep - but this one I've decided to give to someone who likes and comments on the post - so I know they are really interested. 

I do not follow because I struggle already  with 'keeping up'.
I do check out everyones page who does follow (if not private)  & thank you for your support. Some on my friends list are actual friends & I like to see how they are doing since I don't 'venture out' much.
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There are so many creative beings out there! It's stimulating & DISTRACTING..  
I ask myself:  

Georgia, do you know how that person got so good as an artist?   
My response:  "Not surfing facebook or instagram.. "

xox

With TLC & THC
Me.