Home sweet home.. where I am warm, flu free & keeping busy during these new times.
I had a headache yesterday - & tried to take a break - difficult to do when the world is under quarintine - more so when you realize many Canadins are not home... Canadians I know.

I learned of several a the day wenton- I know how worried I am as a mother (all of us) -worring about my own son, whom I told at the start of this- stock up! I't's going to be a pandemic - but he did not listen to his mother - what else is new... and left it till the last minute. That's frustraiting, so I can only imagine how my friend feels - her son stuck in California!   It was/is March break in Canada- so timing was not great- ACTUALLY -
had OUR Government ACTED SOONER - as they were aware of the problem in China..  many would not be stuck & scrambling now with inflated airline tickets and panicked airports full of such humans.  Once home- I hope people take the 2 weeks self quarantine seriously.

I know people who are currently ill,  sick  "it' just a cold - (I think) ..." they claim,  stay the fuck home - it's just a cold.  It's careless to  behave as such during currently times- I don't care "if it's just a cold - (self diagnosed) stay away.   What does it take for people to understand?  Don't go out and spread it around - it's that simple. 

What's not simple is stressing over $, food or illness...  someone complained they are getting grumpy with no cannabis- (already) and it's bothering his sciatica - wow. I KNOW people who can't afford food right now for two weeks quarantine, are worried about not making rent - since they can't work - let alone money for cannabis.   So if you are getting grumpy because you don't have cannabis - take a look around you, I bet there are people in unfortunate situations with much bigger concerns right now than bud.    

I hope I am wrong (really) about the thoughts I have of the direction this  is going..
8 weeks easy. Longer for schools and retirement homes. etc.. 
We are currently in week - one?  I take anti inflammatories, my wrist so sore as I type- I would not be able to paint  without & Italy is warning against them- stating they believe it makes the Corona Virus worse... what to do.. ask my wrists.  I need to paint.

I need to paint and keep busy & give my own brain a break today, no social media.
All I can do if think positive, pray for the safe return of all I know..  and Be here now- grateful for another opportunity  to hang out with my dogs - all so excited for another daily  quiet quarantine adventure!  

I love this community, talk about 'make you feel better'.. if you can't get out, are worried you can have your groceries delivered free by the Rotary club, people offering all sort of assistance.  You can still buy online from local business - I noticed a kombucha creator advertising -free local delivery!  I sent an IG message & had my kombucha delivered to my door! 6 pack-  the lovely young man Luc, removed the log in my driveway (I was going to meet him) he said it was very easy - yes, for him. lol    We greeted- "no shaking hands"   a
& I NOW have the best Kombucha I've ever tried! Really.  
It's all I drink (my wine in the evening)  and this orange turmeric is TERRIFIC!  If you like kombucha I highly recommend Luc's Brew , what a nice young man too!  I'm impressed with his  Brew, his attitude & business creativity.   

I am also a fan of Canoe Radio!  Boy oh boy do they have a difficult time - it's one thing to live this but to educate the masses as we go along... not an easy task. If you want to hear what my community is like with great music - listen to Canoe.

Be safe.
​oh, this kitty being created- today, on my instagram account.

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

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

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

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

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

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

God Bless.

It's a mixed emotions day.. 

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

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

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

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

I made this mushroom painting to dangle in the sunlight it also has a ball that catches light hanging from it.;) on the other side is a matching eye'.  It's painted with iridescent paint -so it's really pretty in the sunshine.
It's titled - 'It's just an illusion.'  It is for sale $60. + shipping,  if interested - let me know.
Have an inspired day!!
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I like things that dangle from the ceiling. Mobiles, plants... 
These kitties are made to hang in my upcoming studio - currently my home is one big gallery - lol which we seem to enjoy.  It's bright...  I'm trying to incorporate art with ideas.  
                                           
                                            To Have peace, Teace Peace to Learn it.  

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

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

                                                   Happy National Women's day.

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

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

                                "READ -  Enjoy the luxury, if you can afford it."  ~ Georgia  
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hee hee hee.  Train your brain. 
Ask yourself: What did you read today? ...Besides this.  
:)

You were created to create! You can learn how to create just about anything with the power of Youtube or check out a library! They still exist.
My hanging kitties & Mice are turing our quite well- they make us smile.. More next.

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

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

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

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On my mind... I have happy dogs.  Ginger in particular is happy & chatty, providing constant amusement & smiles.  She is the opposite with strangers. My dogs love me & they know I love them..
All this land and Daisy never leaves the property - she circles it silently,  looking for rascals.  I've been reading & painting, painting & reading.  My truck was broke but my mechanic fixed it, not that I minded being house bound. I love it. 
I've made a new best friend the past 8 months.  Me.  

I've been reading 12 rules for life. I kept hearing about this guy.. a twitch from medication, detoxed in Russia, put into a coma to avoid withdrawal - then at the library I mentioned his name to the lovely librarian, she walked over & pulled it off the shelf, right in front of me.  
I believe it is by far one of the best books ever wrote and recommend it to all.  
        12 rules for life - an antidote to chaos  once again I was reminded of my limited (by choice) outside influences and realize 'this guy' - is allover youtube- you can watch many of his talks.  I like to encourage reading- it stimulates the brain.  I had to look up a few words. 'Nihilism' for one...  lol  Glad, I am not one who practices'.  He is Canadian, I giggled several times reading his book and pondered `Do Australians know what we mean when we say: Your on thin ice mister!!  
More on that later...next

It's Saturaday, I have a full day of painting and more planned.
Norms busy building- something. 

Teachers- Have you ever taught in an elementary school for a week?  You would understand VERY quickly WHY they DO deserve more money...  more than most hockey, football players or politicians'.

I read about a life prisoner murdering 2 known child pedophiles in jail.  I think he will be praised.  I'm not sure how I feel about it... Good in truth, I guess.  2 less terrible people on the planet.  Apparently, they were watching 'kids tv shows', taunting other inmates..
I know this happens I've discussed it in detail with my brother, who is no stranger to the prison system in Canada.  They also watch hunting shows, movies like the Dukes of Hazard,  (mindless crap) often violent & degrading to women in many regards.
Negative television  & news (in an already very negative environment)  only fuels anxiety in jail.    It is common sense to most of us out here- probably not a good choice.
My brother said "we don't care.. out of sight out of mind." He is writing a book on the topic in hopes of educating others...  nothing like first hand experience.
I agreed, out of sight out of mind but it is not that I think; we don't care as much as-
WE don't know.
It needs to be addresses for EVERYones sake. The sooner the better.
The fact that they are 'in jail' and  "authorities" seem to show no initiative for the  opportunity of EDUCATIONAL television is confusing to me. What any T.v> give them books.  You might not think this is important but most come out nastier than when they go in...  & they do, get out.  Fact. 

This railway protesting & RCMP are creating animosity and more hatred directed specifically toward indigenous people in Canada. 
I am with them.  I thank them.  I appreciate what they are doing for us.
We should be concerned only at this point about the health of Canada. Eh.
Gas? GREED. $$$$$$$$  
Short term jobs for Canadians - Long term and often permanent damage to our environment, plants, creatures- great & small.   
I'm so grateful to be surrounded by trees & birds, snow...  more than you know.

Now for some Saturday Morning fun:
The original Skunk & skunk . hee hee 

It's the year of the rat!  
I'm not fond of rats even tho they are just bigger cute mice. lol
I got to thinking about rats painting this and how rats convinced me to look further into cannabis when I started to research - long ago now, it seems.  There was  very positive scientific research on rats with cannabis - in particular the brain.  10 years later...
Rats are still showing the benifits of cannabis.  Humans too.   

I'm grateful humans have been helped by animal studies.. although I'm not fond of animal research for things like makeup..  things they do to animals in the name of OUR vanity is very despairing.  Thank you creatures great & small for your lives, taken by humans.

Reading about the new flu out of China is also depressing..  I've been watching the numbers rise and now a confirmed case in Canada. Many are paying attention. TIS the season anyway- so if you are sick STAY away from others, including me.  
No hugging - tis not the season to HUG!  Cover your mouth if you  are hacking, thank you. 

It's hard to 'imagine' as I look out at this beautiful wonderland  that anything awful is happing anywhere in the world.  It snowed - again.. I just had to take the girls out for a walk & the bluejays came too - I can't believe how many were shouting  "Good Morning!!!" 
​Snow shoes - I MUST get some or I'm not walking far - talk about a workout.
 2020 will be a terrific year for Cannabis & rats...     both a part of life. 

I'm painting another portrait - I asked a friend if I could paint his daughter since I don't have any children... Im excited to start- mostly because it will be a "fun' portrait using a bit of imagination.   Do what you love.

God wants us to to be JOYFUL! 
Be still & know. 

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Norms got wood.   Heeheehee.
That he has! Chop wood - carry water! 17 acres.

I think I captured Norm pretty good. It made me giggle as I painted him & his Mona Lisa smile.  Is he... I'm not sure.

I thought of all the good qualities as I painted Norm - especially his work ethic. 
I'm grateful he is such a hard working guy.. money comes - goes, this we have witnessed in 27 years together.  When it goes - you get to work. Both of us.
We all know several who  give up...  go deeper in debt, commit crimes to get ahead etc  & you must WORK. It's that simple.  

Not only is he a hard worker he is creative & handy to have around - just ask all the ladies who ask him if he's for hire - can they have his card.  When he's not working for work he works for me and has a list of others waiting for him to do some work.  

Thankfully he married an incredibly creative partner (heehee) so we make quite the team.  No, it's not all roses in this relationship - we still pluck out the occasional thorn but when it comes down to it - we make a creative team who happens to  like to work with wood & heat out house with wood, build furniture- build studios! Wooo Hooo.  Norms got wood.
Notice he's handy and carved a little bird on top of his wood. 
He would...  for me - if I asked.  

He makes me pretty much all I ask & these adjustments for my arthritis, I would be struggling with a few things if not fo this handyman who lives in our home.
He has 'McGyvered' my pickup handle so I can drive, the drier & fridge have big custom handles to easily open, the woodstove has a new handle (no more burnt nuckles for me) and I even have a sweet little 'custom wagon' I use to pull laundry and other things around the house.  I'm grateful for Norm & he is grateful for me.  I remind him of this all the time.  ;D

What would I tell my youngerself...  Nothing.
It appears God knew better than I all along & gave me the 'perfect partner.
Afterall together - we made Storm.  
It doesn't get much better than that.

Who's next?    I am really enjoying painting protraits! 

with TLC & THC
​Georgia 

Treasures from God..   Rocks, seeds, birds & the bees.
Open your eyes & see all the beauty and treasures around you.  
I do. 

This box took a week!  All on it are 'Ontario' related from the Beetle to the Morel so it took a bit of research.. then it took time just painting each tiny box - is a tiny canvas. I took all the drawers out to paint them and must share - there is one spot that only takes ONE drawer.
Amusing...   Frustraiting!  It took me about 15 tries to figure it out.  lol I had to make sure I did not have two brown items side by side.. then I had to touch up the edges that hold the boxes.   The tops & sides have been painted as well - a bit of an illusion happening.

This box turned out sweeter than I imagined ;) It will hould treasures that will be found on everyday journeys.  It 'kinda' made me wish I had a grandchild to give it to. hee hee hee
Would I want a grandchild?  ;(    I don't know some days...

What a weekend - it was one of those days & this moring I noticed  I'm feeling aggitated.
It's beautiful here, Norm & I had a terrific weekend - except for the Nucular Power plant melt down warning.  LET me tell you first hand, when you hear that signal on the radio
and those words uttered, you stand still and think WTF?
I looked at Norm & thought where's Storm?   Not in Ontario.
I was actually grateful instantly, thinking: he'd be spared.
That's what happens - in less than a minute  -  Ooooops.. false alarm! Yippie!!! 
Thank God.
WTF!!!?  So there's that.. 

A plane 'shot' out of the sky killing countless Canadians and more. WTF? 
Human ERROR!?  I can't even think about it without tearing up.
Who's to blame - TRUMP!
The animosity he creates at this point simply by breathing is obvious. Countries are shouting 'Death to Americans' in the streets.  The anger he generates - he is the fuel for the flame. The familys suffering with the loss of loved ones - shot out of the sky... knowing it was a "mistake".  I can't even pretend to imagine how they feel.

Yep, no wonder I'm feeling slightly down today.  
Time to focus on God.  Pray for good.  
Grateful to be alive - thankful to be feeding &  painting the birds at the feeder.
Thankful for you - who is still alive & reading this post.  

We all have another day to try to be better, to serve &  another day to SHINE.
I can't wait to find treasures to fill the drawers! 
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With TLC & THC
Georgia