For my American friends -  Happy July Forth!  
I hope your president doesn't ruin it for you but that would be wishful thinking. 

My apologies but I'm not feeling very patriotic USA..
INNOCENT Children in a prisons, bodies washing ashore, animals abuse at an all time high, Protests - beating neighbours up, many in masks (fucking pack mentality) and most still focus on Kardashian underwear $$$ while the King of clowns wants a parade! Weee
Not my circus not my monkeys - If I had my paints - I'd paint that CLOWN riding a giant elephant with a bunch of clowns surrounding him.  His daughter on his side juggling all those balls  (eeeheeem)... terrified horses (shot to make way for more cows/MEAT) pulling circus wagons of cages full of kids.  July 4th parade brought to you by taxpayers - demanded by the president... sounds like some other country to me lately, are Americans learning to speak Russian or Korean, I wonder.  

I realized something about myself...
Ageing gracefully' does not apply...   Ageing Gratefully, is more like it.  

Time to tune out & turn off  (literally) - frankly I'm super moody anyway- seriously, I had no idea NOT painting effects me to this degree - I feel as if I am wasting time - all the time... not able to get my balance is throwing me off balance -  recognizing it & trying to 'zip-it...' especially when it come to dealing with Norm - who is equally as tired, no doubts. Surrounded by boxes, beyond tired - I do see the light in the forest tho..  soon I'll be sipping my coffee with deer.  Time to  unplug so I can get the last of what needs done - done! 
It's official - Norm & I went up to sign for our new home & met our new lawyer (which I liked- whew) haha good for me & him! lol  I took a few photos one selfie that Norm photobombed - lol  hee hee hee   I was in full twitch but smiling anyway! & I love this photo- it's 'us - On the road again...  both very excited.  We visited the little town & loved every inch Norm of course has the lumber store location memorized & I found a sweet little gift store, exactly what I'd be looking for If I needed a little something special for someone - the best little bakery - right up the highway,  go the other direction & a neat local craft brewery with terrific pizza & an even better view. Weee...   All I need is my easel & paints OH MY!

The photo above is me trying to figure out my cell phone (I'm going to try to self portrait it) which I have now for when I am out and about in the forest & driving a bit further for supplies... Ginger see's herself in it - she also interacts with Storm the most when he face-times.  Storm is already regretting me getting a phone I think - lol & has to had to explain to me (a couple of times) how data works & I'm guessing Norm will - after he gets the first bill... 
The cute photos of the doggos - can wait when on wifi. Got it.

ABOUT DOGS: WHAT are you feeding YOUR dogs? READ HERE.

with TLC & THC - LOT's of THC currently.  Thank God.  
Georgia
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We drove up to see the property...  now that is legally ours, to do a bit of measuring.  
Norm has to build a kennel attached to the house as soon as possible - the first day up there he has to install a dog door and add a contained covered kennel no dogs can escape or no creatures can enter, I am designing it today.... I'll be distracted with all the moving & can't stress about the girls wandering off.

We included Ginger & Poppy on our visit to see their new home - commenting before we left "I'll leave Daisy till next time in case she sees a deer & takes off".  Norm remarked   "you're pushing it George - expecting to see a deer your first day..." (snicker). I ignored him.  
When we arrived I hopped out of the truck & said let's walk our NEW driveway girls for the FIRST TIME! Wheeeeee - they quickly behind me run up ahead a few feet - the sun was shining - patches on sunlight danced on the driveway,  I couldn't have imagined a more beautiful day...  then they both stopped - I looked at the girls to see they froze & were both looking in the same direction - I looked up and there she was!
A huge beautiful Doe looking me as if to say  "Oh... hello. "  
I froze like a deer in the headlights - our eyes locked.  It was love at first sight. lol
They started to move I said "Don't dare... "   looked up & the deer was gone.
Just like that- I then realized (of course)  I had my iPad in my hands - Arrrgh.  
No matter - it was the moment.  God welcomed me home.

Or agent -when I said 'I saw my first deer!!" said soon you'll say - oh it's just another dammed deer..  (lol - I take it he's seen a few)  & warned me to be careful as he has hit a few in all the years he's been up there. Elated I said  "I can't wait to see a bear!" his reply - YES, you can... & then proceeded to tell me about the time the bear attacked his son. Cowabunga- I needed to hear it- I was already walking the woods- la de da...- Norm has no clue where I was.. lol   I will be investing in a air horn & bear spray & promised NOT to feed.  Our agent said what helped save his son was he had the  common sense (while a bear was biting him) to push his truck alarm & frightened the bear - He is lucky to be alive from what I heard. So, no - I won't be encouraging any bears to pose for a portrait.

Norm & I are both tired- Norm more so - on top of things he rescued 2 baby -viscous  behaving- raccoons off the roof, they look yesterday like they were going to pass out from heat. look thin & dehydrated  -I've seen them a week- no mom in sight. ;(  I ffed them- they ate it all- bananas, smoked salmon (all I had at the time) lol - almond butter & cherries! All the food was gone this morning- I'm waiting for animal control to Pick them up.

It's time to pack!! Want to see my backyard? A few photos below - we need to build a new deck and spruce it up a bit - nothing we can't handle- Oh - where to hand my tiki?? 
All I could think about was that deer - & NOW anytime that stress anxiety kicks in b-I think of that deer waiting to welcome me home  join me for coffee.  I painted it - I had too - just a small one- for me to remember that moment - God sent the perfect welcome wagon.

Dreams come true-  have faith.

With TLC & THC Georgia 

Next the trash pandas portrait & free coloring sheet to DL, found while packing.
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With Daisy gone the squirrels are going nuts!  :)   Stealing nuts! 3rd world problems Georgia..   Someone recently wrote in our local paper: Please Don't feed the squirrels!
Which made coffee snort out my nostrils! WHO the fuck thinks WE 'Birders intentionally  feed those little *&^%$circus clowns with tials. lol   NOT Me!  Although, I did at one time remark 'I wished I had squirrels... we had no 'big trees' & few in the neighborhood - careful what you wish for.  But NO, I do not 'feed them' or the occassional rat I have seen I was told years ago by a fellow gardener everyone had rats & rabbits  - everyone & the problem is not the gardeners, the problem is mass consumption if you want to get into details & how rats travel & feed as well & fast as they do - especialy in cities.

Daisy helped keep them out of the backyard. I even make a point to try & feed only the bluejays by waiting for them to call & then only put out a few nuts... I need a bigger dog, they think Ginger is a game although her effort is mighty..    she is a Dove stalker - oh oh. 
It's great to be in the garden, dirt in my coffee.. (dirt in my ears by the end of the day)  dirt under my nails, worms thrown in the composter..  the pool is open & clear & we are planting we've been inspired by & delighted with Monty Don! on Netflix - Monty helps make small gardens big miracles!  Actually Norm is like Monty the way he works ... Frig, If I coulds get those two in the garden at the same time! Woo hoo- the  garden oaisis would be complete in no time! I've designed a better bird area to deter the peanut thief  & make seed clean-up easy(r)  I want a DOG & Bird friendly garden for my best friends & constant companions - don't forget the butterflies, bees & sunflowers surrounding the bird ares to bring out my Van Gogh! I've already Painted the sign for it -mentally-  hee hee hee.

A special place for my closest companions Buddhas abound, windchimes - Peace. I'd also like to expand the pond.  I can't even put it into words to be out there and hear all the differnt birds - it's like being in the tropics -it sure beats lawnmovers  & traffic sounds.,  it is addictive - just standing there & lovely to enjoy a joint - or two.

​   Today it's raining - so I will catch up on much needed painting so I can paint all the paintings waiting in my mind to be painted. :))  
Let it pour! Water my garden while I paint Jesus! 

​With TLC & THC 

Netflix has 2 new documentaries: Weed the People & (I preferred) the Grass is Green 
I guess because I learned more from the second  that I did not previously know & one does discuss children but I know what cannabis does for children. Thank God.  If you don't, then watch both.

Why are people still being punished for cananbis use?
Studies - we need more studies - fuck studies - talk to others, open a history book - talk to rock stars & past presidents, there are many famous tokers of cananbis.
& then there is still ignoranc in the workplace & I thank  this guy for educating in Halifax: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/halifax-man-denied-job-because-of-cannabis-use-wants-others-to-be-aware-1.4428094    so, there you go Eh! WTF Canada- lets get the facts right- I think a company should be more concerned about drinking on the job - much more common - do they test for that? How about Opiates?
 I personally would not want to work for a narrow minded company anyhow.
On one chanel you can watch a documentary with babies medicating - on another you have a company not hiring - because a grown man had cannabis  LEGALLY in his system.
It all takes time I guess, I'm hopeful- we are this far-  after all! 

Weeee! 2 weeds for a long weekend - I've been gardening all day & am ready to pass out now..  so much gardening thanks to some guy names monty on netfilx.. lol - & the police open! wooot woot - or should I say Scruffy said Woof Woof!
 Time to imagine some relaxing fun.  ​Time to Go for a joy Ride!

Tomorrow is all about the Bees tho- being world BEE day.
& a I'm terribly disappointed in Georgia's decision - a statement painting that applies to both! Have a  lovely long weekend- I hope not to many fireworks are let off - if so please put ear protection in your babies ears!! Fireworks can cause everlasting damage to ones hearing.

With TLC & THC
Me! 

It's time - 'Spring Blossoms' & of course I'm thinking of Spring buds & Spring Buds!  I also watched 'Memoirs of Geisha, I can't say as I enjoyed it as much as I did the first time, visually a great movie but the story - all too the same.  Differnt women, differnt culture, same struggle.  This time it made me think it's another version of 'Pretty Woman'.  Life as a porstiture - is rarely happily ever after.  Far from it.  To think I raved about that movie the first time I saw it back in 1990 '28' years ago & now what I think are two very different opinions. 

Age, wisdom.. time changes you and your opinion on much if you allow it... and you may as well anyhow because it's happening  - like it or not. Thank God or it would be brutal if we all got stuck at 15.  Not to say there are not some very impressive, incredibly intelligent & craazy creative 15 year olds out there - even younger - you realize it when you hear 'them speaking about climate change' & still hopeful we can do something about it.  That Walrus special on Netflix.. I watched it and it was - really heartbreaking awakening, I turned away...  to see these animals struggle & then perish as they do.   Talk about climate change denial, you won't after watching that - So, if for that reason alone - Please do.  Do not pretend you do not see or do not know, afterall it's the least we can do - acknowledge our...  I can't think of one word to describe what we do to this planest on a daily basics..   I guess It would be: Rape. 

Nothing can be done to help the walrus, I am not in denial - I can paint them to show my appreciation  and hope it helps me & others take a little more care to prevent/slow down future animal inhalation.  Plastic bags really need to go - the garbage Walmart hands out here 'rips so easily you can't even use them twice - why are we allowing this, so it won't intefer with shopping?
Different quality from the bags in the USA.  Check & see, I noticed when in California.
Goodbye walrus,  sorry we are such consuming beasts.' 

The buds are beautiful..   they remind me of new life.  You stare at those ice covered branches only a few weeks ago & think - how do they survive this, are they dead?
They do survive.  Geisha are beautiful - the word means 'Artist - I guess in a way - I am a Geisha - lol  in essesnce,  are all women  not Geisha? What are these titles...   Geisha, Prostiture, street worker, whore, slut, bitch...  I have no problem with those words I know it's only a matter of ones opinions';  it's 'Pimp  & sex trafficking' that bother me.  I read about a young very intelligent woman in college  who thought she was being romanced and  was force & beaten into having sex with strangers for money only weeks later - humiliated, exhausted, she did not want to tell anyone.    Frig, another young woman  got into a car she thought was her Uber because she was not paying attention - too busy on her phone & was never seen again.  & Social media-  is harming YOUNG women in particular, if I was a parent I'd take away the phone between set hours because: I love her.
But I get it...   I am not you & currently living with a teenage girl.  What will you do?
Priorities.  I think they need re defining, on a global scale.    
Global warming it's real.

Next - a Truibute to Walt Disney, Dumbo & Depression.

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

With TLC & THC
G

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

Praise Jesus!   I heard a black comedian (I think  his name is black Mike)  say "someone please paint a Black Jesus!"  Sure.  WWJD? Do you think he would even answer you if you asked him "what color are you? "   Black & white are not 'colors' -  we are taught in art:
White represents Light & Black represents Dark - the rest are the colors- so the correct way to ask would then be  "What shade are you?"  
​Hmm.. I guess I am a shade of very light beige.

If a dark person wants to see  a dark  Jesus- I'm sure Jesus would not have any objections,  we are not exactly sure how he looked when alive - I doubt he was  "white" since he was from a different country - what would he be doing if  here - now? NOT on wall street, he'd be in the garden smoking some of Gods herbs put here for ALL to enjoy - reminded he is LOVED no matter the shade.

I'm pleased with this Black Jesus in the garden, I did not look at anything, not one photo- it was purely from the heart. I can't explain but it was a great way to spend the day- with Jesus - any shade, thinking, smiling and remembering:   I am loved.
I don't alwasy feel it- I bet you don't either.

I did not plan on painting Jesus,  I was working on an octopus but I'm grateful for the distraction.  I think I'll paint more - this way, I will never forget I am loved. 

With TLC & THC
Georgia 

Please note*  I've been made aware someone has been trying to  hack my accounts..  luckily I was informed it is being tracked back to the person responsible.   Time will tell, wait  & see.    
Who would do such a thing?  I wonder....    
I'm  happy people pay attention to these things - so I can keep on being creative!
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The Peyote cactus knows.. and if you ingest it- you might know too.
I have no desire to try peyote - first because it sits on my desk & I watch how long it takes to grow- it's so sweet my pet peyote,  I don't think a 'high' is worth seeing my little guy go (that & you have to eat many I believe for them to effect you properly).  Storm successfully grew several from seed and it's been really fun to watch these tiny little cactus grow many taking years before they become substantial - and then they get eaten?   Peyote also don't seem to taste that great- I'd have issues keeping them down  just from watching people eat them - it makes me nauseous but I love to paint them! I painted a little peyote on time-lapse -it's on my IG account.

Food for thought. They are illegal in the USA - with the exception of ceremonial purposes but they have been abused and are becoming increasingly difficult to find sadly,  this is not good for the PLANT. Peyote cactus are considered teachers.   Nature has all the best teachers.  It teaches me already -  'patience' just by painting it. You can't see it here but it glistens with metallic paint & it's peeking through the keyhole of the universe... in my mind.

TTC drives are not permitted to consume cannabis- or that's the direction they are going to try to go- GOOD luck with that. What anyone does in their off hours is no ones fucking business. WHAT ABOUT ALCOHOL? Do they- have they ever  told drivers  they are NOT to consume alcohol after hours? It's a cartoon in the making. I see a lawsuit in the making... not to mention the very slippery slope.  Reefer madness is still rampant in Canada thanks to this sort of bullshit.

Do you know what kills more humans than illegal drugs - VANITY.  
 Think about tit. ( hee hee note type 'o) before you get the boob job!!
I watched a few episodes on Netflix of Botched Up Bodies - I highly recommend it (IF you can stomach it)  It's hard not to feel sorry for these people, all they wanted to do was better themselves... God has you perfect the way you are!
Botched Vagina's - cause  everyone needs a pretty vagina! WTF? Countless boob jobs gone wrong, lip jobs, teeth implants, lipofat removed & it's an education of how much $$$ this industry is making, this show covers IT ALL & Education is key- everyone one of these people admits they did not research, fillers that need to come out years later because they move & are making people very sick  & on top of it they are embarrassed because they paid to have themselves 'destroyed'.  Vanity KILLS EVERY day.  It is a rude awakening many need to have... not me - no cosmetic surgery for me, I'll embrace every wrinkle, saggy boob (I got two) - I love me too much to do this to my body. Twitch & all!  It really  makes you understand how fortunate we are too - I feel  healthy & grateful after watching that show. 

 One Strange Rock on Netflix is fantastic. 

with TLC & THC
G

I started this bird a while back & forced myself to complete him before I started a new canvas! I've had/have many 1/2 finished canvas- it's a bad habit to start... 
Now that Cannabis is legal in Canada - it's all business! LP's setting up must get growing! 
Everyone is trying to make a buck or two.  This isn't a factory where you can add a shift and turn out more product- it takes time to GROW business, plants and a future.  
Have patience please.

Have patience with yourself if it's your first time growing - mistakes happen, bugs appear, crops fail (sorry but it's true) I can tell you the lessons I have witnessed my son experience and LEARN through have been tireless.. I've no doubts many give up because you know what...  there is no better lesson than a lost crop when you NEED your medicine. 
 It's WORK.  HARD work and the more plants you have the more work.  4 is a good number.
I can only imagine the pressures at some of these giant places- I can hear the boss squawking  'This shit ain't gonna trim itself!!    lol   All who have trimmed a harvest or two can easily relate, I've earned my trimming badge  :)  Actually I can't any longer- it hurts my hands to trim - I prefer hand trimmed over machine trimmed. Most people will only ever see machine trimmed. 

I've given a few joints away this past week in my newest card! You can do that! It's LEGAL - just like offering my friend a glass of wine.   Friends who I think might consider cannabis (mostly all older) because I care about them most -currently- older adults end up on chemical cocktails that take their lives ALL TOO EARLY , if they started to use cannabis for some if not MOST of their aches and pains  they just might live a little longer- It's NOT cannabis that is PROVEN to kill.  A joint  is a start - they don't have to be confused with what to buy from the Ontario cannabis store  they can have a little try...  understand how they feel and decide from there.  All joints have been well received and appreciated. 
My mom has never smoked tobacco (me either) so I'll make her some edibles for  when her hips & feet are hurting from all her parade  marching & dancing.  ;)

So for all that are not aware- Growing cannabis from soil & seed to harvest- IS WORK.
If you don't show your ladies love- they won't show you love in return - just like LIFE. 
& remember come harvest time- No time to stall- This shit ain't gonna trim itself!!

I've started a new panting (of course) it cracks me up every time I sit in front of it!
To the point I can't wait to sit in front of it... this rainy weather is not bothering us- time to squeeze some paint!  It's cannabis related by the way and I hope it makes you smile as ,such as it makes me smile.

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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