Daisy Dog.  Dogs are awesome.. it’s no accident - Dog is God backwards.  
Dogs are examples of incredible loyalty & loving, when loved.  Aren't we all? 

It’s spring and the dogs are as excited as I am to explore outdoors!  
Playing, chasing each other - it’s endless entertainment… that brings joy everyday. 
There also  those days.. a dog will destroy a new shoe or gnaw on table leg or  have an accident n a rug..  these small occurrences  are part of life and lessons and still well worth having a dog (or two) who will be a life long friend.  

Just being outside is wonderful! Sitting in a T-shirt & shorts watching the snow melt.  How can one not be inspired by God when we are surrounded by so many miracles of new life, everywhere we look?
This Painting is functional art’… a new leash & dog accessory station to brighten the porch!  Inspired by love of our big girl Daisy.  Norm will add  6 pegs of Dowling (drilled in) for  sweaters, leashes- dog stuff,  as well as a way to secure it to the wall so it won't move.
Daisy was painted on MDF board & acrylic (for any interested), which cuts nicely but is heavy imo.  Not recommend for outdoor use.
I like it for a painting surface... it's very absorbent - next time I will prime my surface with gesso. 

I was sent 3 - THREE, different messages on Instagram this week! 
3 BEings I have inspired to paint, showing me their magnificent creations. I can’t believe  the talent others are not aware they have.  Happy - it makes me feel, knowing I inspired others to create.  Awesome. 
Thank YOU!  
That is the best  possible reaction I could hope for.  
They have inspired  me  - to go paint!

Currently painting a new portrait:   Joyful Jesus
When you love what you do - it is never work.
Never. 

I do have a friend  who's online store gives part of the proceeds to the Humane society,
if you are looking for a new bong, vaporizer  & want to help a dog too, check out:
Smokers Emporium on Instagram or online: ​https://smokersemporium.ca

​Inspired by love we will not fail!

Podcasts & playing games

Do you listen to podcasts?  I found a new podcast I am enjoying:  
Useless information  hosted by Steve Silverman

I don’t find the information useless - as much as I find it interesting - who knew about Bat bombs.. or the toilet paper shortage - long before Covid.   I’ve listened to podcasts on the pandemic, art history by women,  Canadian true crime to name a few- I am a fan.
Other favourites are: ’Brain washed (CBC) Ideas (CBC) Night time, Dissect, The art history babes, The Current  &  Rabbit hole… just to name a few. 

If not listening to Apple music (no babbling bullshit) -podcasts are the way to go while painting & relaxing - cooking or cleaning. It’s too easy to be educated on any topic now a days IF YOU CHOOSE to.  I learned on the Useless information podcast the 10 most listened to songs ‘ever’  during the 20th century - the first tells much : You’ve lost that loving feeling - heart ache… we all experience it and sing about it - it was number one.  Number 10 was:
                                                    Georgia .. on my mind  .

Ohhhhhh yeeeeeaaaaahhhh.. lol   Georgia… on your mind.  Clearly  Georgia  is on the minds of millions to be one of the top 10 songs ever played.   I shared this tidbit with other Georgia’s on social media reminding them to 'rejoice'!  So, I guess technically ‘Georgia’ is the most female name song - sung…  oh- wait..  Mr.s Robinson came it at number 7. 
I’ve been paying more attention to song lyrics recently, it’s been an education and awakening.. more on that soon.  

I learned about MKUltra experiments in several of the podcasts - and an institution here in Canada that fucked with people & their minds - just because they could.  < Read it - it is another side I was never aware of in Canada. The Dr. claiming it all in the name of science’ as they knowingly turned innocent victims (who thought they were being helped )into mindless blobs. FUCKED UP. Here in Canada.  We watched the Unabomber on Netflix - when you understand to the degree he was fucked with by Harvard professors and proven- wtf? I do not agree that he is still in jail…  I wonder if this is the agenda of Netflix.  Perhaps he is actually doing better in jail?  Sad such genius was wasted on anger.
At least it has people thinking and talking.  I never agree with anyone causing another physical harm - or ‘intentional fuckery’ - it’s just as harmful…  but to simply ‘lock  them up’ - not understanding is no better.  No one becomes any wiser… some only get angrier.  
   
It’s one thing to hurt others, it’s another to intentionally plan and cause harm & hurt - how come it was o.k. for  Harvard to hurt a student and not deal with the ramifications later.. never mind the FBI experiments that cause someone to jump out a window.. messed up.

One thing I know.. playing with peoples minds is playing a game that won’t end well and sooner or later- the games going to be over. 
Jesus  or Karma (call it what you will)  will have had enough and END the game. 

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Basking in sunlight, Jesus stops to bless a bear.

I can't begin to express  the joy I was IN,  Inspired...  IN - spirit painting this.   I love sunlight and moonlight!  Did you see that moon Friday night?  Kowabunga! Shining through the trees.   
Spring will be here before we know it & I can hardly wait! 

It’s Sunday  - the Sabbath.. I am resting & relaxing as the bible insists - lol.  Really though - the number of times it’s mentioned about doing ‘no work on the sabbath’, including the goats..  I understand the importance in this crazy covid condition of doing nothing but resting.

It is important to our mind & body & to actually have a day to ponder, be grateful & aware for all we have is also a blessing, at times I’ve been so stressed in my own life - my last thought would be to stop and give thanks  and give myself rest…   Ah, if only we knew then what we know now.

Many right now, are scrambling, hustling.. not resting or thinking about God, Jesus or the sabbath.  I get it.   It’s a slippery slope and if we can’t take one day to rest our minds let alone our bodies… the results will be brutal. The results ARE brutal with increased mental health issues, domestic abuse, child abuse, mental stress & depressing increasing.   I wish I could say I’ve not been effected by covid but yes, even here in the forest the signs of stress are apparent on my body in particular. Tell me not to worry about Storm, family & friends…  it’s impossible not to. 

I’ve been quite ill the past 3 weeks, added stress had me literally vomiting & my TN escalating on both sides - that’s all I needed to SHUT down and REST.  A good SHOCK to the brain. Hello?  Are you paying attention? If not - I shall remind you. ZAP. 
Believe it or not - I am grateful for the new awareness, as fucking painful as it has been.

Rest, Relax, enjoy all that you do have - life.. breath in our lungs. 
It’s Sabbath Sunday - If it’s good enough for the goats & livestock - it’s good enough for me.  

For ALL those essential workers who must work today
 - THANK YOU!  God appreciates you!  Me too ;)​

This painting has a special GOLD paint  for Halos you can only see when standing in a certain light.  I love it, I forget & it catches me off guard sometmes. Always enlightening. 

I read that quote and couldn't help but think of the righteous branch - Cannabis.
Reminded for all the CHILDREN it helps to this day  (and adults) - now MORE than ever... & in our lifetime LEGAL - Miracles do come true!  Every day.  

I noticed when I moved here a common occurrence on the local radio station with constant negative  remarks towards cannabis...  one morning the "D.J" actually commented - it being pretty much a 'joke', that a cannabis worker - would be considered an essential worker. Wow ...   at a time when I know my son & all others are working record amount of hours, struggling like most other companies with all sorts of disruptions, employees health issues, concerns & more growing quality medicine… yes, to many is still is very much a MEDICINE.  
WHO is anyone to judge anyone for anything right now?  
Yet alone  what they choose to heal and help themselves with. I never heard them knocking opiates or alcohol, quite that opposite - the alcohol mentality flourishes, I had no idea the amount of alcohol songs even existed, let alone encouraged with a tune at 9 a.m. cheers, I see why it would be a constant problem for many struggling alcoholics, reminded all day long with song.    I’m pretty sure they understand the power of song.  Also ironic for any radio station, playing the music created by many of the artists who in fact used, promoted and were no doubts inspired by cannabis - to the point songs were indeed created in homage.  Slightly hypocritical - no?

I indeed contacted them and informed them of the importance of essential workers in the cannabis industry, and to please refrain from such remarks in the future.   I was made aware my opinion was not appreciated, probably not - I told them if they continued, I would report them… needless to say the remarks  seemed to have ceased.  I'm done with anyone thinking they can shame or judge anyone for their cannabis use anymore.  The fact that they STILL do only  displays a lack of education & compassion and really - is it a ‘wise’ move, at a time in Canada when Cannabis is absolutely a GROWING - thriving industry?  
More elderly than ever are using cannabis NOW to assist with chronic paint than ever - AMEN.  

Anyhow I’m grateful for the education and solved the issues easily…   
Inhale the good shit & exhale the bad shit - or simply ‘turn off & tune in’.  
Hello Alexa.  :)   Please play some lovely  music without all the judgemental bullshit.
For creating ‘art' (or anything)  the less distraction - ‘opinions of others’ when you are trying to create
 - for the creator…   the better.  
Listen to your heart. Listen to the Lord.  Listen to podcasts! lol 
I  prefer instrumental music best when painting.
Cannabis  is a gift from God.   Don’t let ANYONE shame you for being joyful’ that’s how cannabis makes countless feel… just ask those suffering with cancer.
Amen

There is much snow on the ground..  this is how I keep warm sitting at my desk looking out the window imagining bears...  I listened to a CBC Ideas podcast on a book called 'BEAR', By a woman , Canadian & takes place in Ontario, I am yet to find another woman/friend who has read it... interesting for such controversy as being 'risky'.   I ordered it from Masters Bookstore in Haliburton,  Kathy knew which book I was refering to, I should have asked her if she read it, tee hee - this amuses me- such a sweet lovely little lady.

I'm pleased the USA transfer of President' wen't peacefully, I hope.  

This vaccine business is confusing and not at all re-assuring.  Key word, business.
I'm grateful to all who work for all who don't, can't.  All.  Thank you. God Bless.
For all who work at/in hospitals.. and struggle & then must watch others go around  maskless, thank you.  

Today, I will try to paint something to cheer others up.

With THC & TLC,  Georgia

       I have some canvas- sketched on or painted that I use when I just want to 'experiment'..
this canvas was one, first it was ALL sun & sky... the I added the snow & trees, something was STILL missing. lol   Arrow.   This is what I see - as Arrow sits on the deck and watches... everything.

After my last blog Norm went out to get grocories & got stuck on the road just off the driveway, due to poor plowing build up, no biggy.. he's no stranger to shoveling snow & knows how to drive in Canadian Winters  BUT the neighbour drove by as Norm was digging out & actually stopped  JUST to be sarcastic and then continued on 'without helping Norm.  Wow.  I was grateful - I needed that reminder!  The reminder that 'IF' Norm was to see anyone stuck on this road he would be one out there with his shovel - anyone who knows Norm - or me, knows this to be true.  ​I was also reminded of the few time others have helped,  like the kid that moved a log off my driveway that sat there for days, the neighbour clearly saw that too.  

I am learning much from my neighbours, during a deadly pandemic and we are reminded to  be kind,  be there for  each other  'for our neighbours'.  God knows...  God sees.
I thanked Norm..  yes, I guess it is the pandemic causing us to be more stressed & grumpy than usual  & we are concerned about Storm, of course.  The USA and thoughts of civil war.. Doug Ford- tells us "it's really scary but lets wait a few days more" - then - yes this is how it is but let's wait a few more days... is it or isn't it Doug?    
Holy talk about mixed messages.  There is much to ponder during the pandemic- good thing we are locked down & have much time to sort stuff out.

About Masks, Rick Warren nail it for me:
“Some churches are willing to gamble the health of their people. I’m not,”  Warren said, adding, “I don’t want to be a superspreader. I’m not doing this out of fear; I’m doing this out of love. You wear a mask for love [of] your neighbors, yourself.”
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Vaccines.. frig- some are really worried and believe they will be safe when they get the vaccine & they MUST go to work...  give it to them first,  do what ever it takes to ease peoples stress.  I think ALL hospital staff, Dr.s then teachers & kids should be vaccinated first - if it will help slow the spread of so many dead. IF they choose.
 Give it to who actually does want it! Yes, there is much to be reminded of these days, above all else I am reminded of who   God expects me to be.

Thank you neighbour for reminding me: 
Norm would have dug our neighbour out in a heart beat,  I was grateful & cut Norm some slack, he also likes doing the dishes, looks after all the animals , chopping trees and cutting out my stuff in between, building a shop,  baking fresh bagels, gets all out groceries and stuff & everything else..   ​I am thankful for him.  
I know still - if anyone  gets stuck,  still...  he will be there - shovel in hand.

Amen.

Happy Saturday!

    Yesterday was Norms birthday!  He worked on his shop - best birthday gift EVER .. lol
He’s 60 & he’s in great shape - it’s from all this hard farm work!  Birthing goats & chasing chickens has kept him fit as a fiddle… lol - more like building coops, barns. a shop, chopping down trees- yeah!  Norm won’t ever look at wood the same again. We were going to celebrate later in the evening with movie & I was making dinner but then… I had some sense knocked into me.   Literally.

I am forever telling Norm & HAVE even blogged about it - one reason many people fall in their homes is…. their dogs.  I have 5 who love me and follow me  everywhere, as you know.  I was painting in my studio, standing.. music - deep in deer snow- and I turned to get paint - turned back and Arrow was at my feet and down I went.   I protect my hands because I know they’ll break so I did not use them, instead I used my head to stop my fall - it bounced off the metal track - between my studio & house.  
I could not google  'concussion symptoms'...   it hurt that bad.
Serious dog training happening - RED tape lines they CANNOT cross - like the kitchen.
I’ll also add my girls freaked out,  they knew I was not joking and were all trying to help me up… Norm arrived a few moments later. 

Not much else happened last night, quiet, bed and today OUCH.  No concussion symptoms, Thank God. Yes, I think I actually  needed to have sense knocked into me - on a few issues- I was hurt enough to wonder if I was gonna die - for a few seconds.  I called Storm to tell him I love him.  Went to bed in pain and did not sleep…  I did talk to Jesus & have had quite a bit of clarification..   a nice calm has consumed me.   ;)  Actually grateful for the fright.

 Although sore to touch, even raise my eyebrows- I am absolutely clearer headed on several issues, humans and STRONGER than I was yesterday. AMEN.
I woke today and thanked God for it & said "o.k.! Let's prove it Jesus!"  lol    Wait & see.

I painted this deer for this stranger  “Ted” I met once  at the feed store in Halliburton (Phil is a great guy & very helpful  if you need seed/feed/animal stuff) I gave Ted my number because he said it was nice to have someone enjoy his photos.   This past year he has shared many beautiful photos of deer, flowers, butterflies, pine weasels, turkeys, amazing chickadees  and always a kind word or take care… thats’ it.  
I realized.. this stranger has absolutely been a positive light in 2020, and I wanted to say Thank you.  I’m pleased how it turned out,  inspired by a photo he sent,  playing with light & snow.

I realized we (me included) rarely ponder some people who are kind & thoughtful yet become ‘thought obsessed’  dwelling on others - who don’t even have the kindness in them to stop & say "hello" or even offer a smile - let alone kind word... 
Worse, we waste our thoughts & precious time on intentionally nasty people - robbing ourselves of  time & joy we could be thinking of the kind people we do have around us. Focus on Love, light Kindness…  I shall.
Let the Universe...    God, focus on the rest.

My head/mind needed the  alignment.
I needed to go & spend time with Jesus in prayer, thought, love.  

Excited to start the next painting!
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Ho ho ho!

Well, the next bird houses are on the table waiting for paint - they look good without - so I'm confident they will sell quickly as Chicken lover Christmas Gifts! Tom has done quite well with who he has donated $$$ to to date! Bravo.  I'm happy to help.

I’ve been busy creating Christmas gifts & making Christmas cards - I made  one card that had me buckled over in laughter (long story - for another day) & had me thinking about a surprise ‘Hero’ of 2020 - more later.  So, making cards makes me feel good.. when I’m reading about a woman who was legally assisted to die (in Canada) -because she did not want to endure another lock down alone. Let alone Christmas..  Tis the season.

I’m painting gifts - that keeps me thinking about the recipient(s) - whom I must care for or  I would not be panting gifts,  I can’t ‘fake it’ - not even painting.  It’s always a joy… so I’ll keep busy painting gifts for  a few I enjoy thinking about this Christmas.   I am thinking about SO MANY this Christmas in particular - all around the world I have friends- how blessed is that - and not just one’s I’ve made on social media - real humans - I’ve been blessed with meeting  - when we could meet and hug, snuggle, smooch.. laugh with, wink at… when we could.   With out feeling guilty about it. 
I’m confident some will feel it - across the miles… My love for them.

I hope everyone is focusing on themselves and what keeps us smiling.. if only on the inside for now - mask free.  Alcohol is a depressant - please remember this - me too. 
Shop local!!!  Your neighbour needs it more than Jeff Bezos - holy cow.. don’t get me started. There is a song on Canoe Fm  100.9 (love it) - “Don’t get me started…”  a song I know many are singing this year.   Speaking of- Canoe- they really promote Indigenous MUSIC  & it’s a terrific idea to introduce someone to Canadian artists - buy a CD - support a Canadian band - not preforming due to the pandemic.

I bought Canadian & locally and artisan  including the terrific paddles from the Halliburton Forest! Time to get back painting those paddles!  Time to get back painting and watch some Christmas movie to stimulate painting ideas- even if,  not in the 'jolliest' mood.

With TLCandiecanes.