Weeeeeeee! Weeeeeed! Here it the second official Weeeeeeeed card.
This card was inspired by a young man  on Instagram tearing up the slopes in B.C - it looks  slippery, cold yet fun (sometimes they have no shirts on - so it can't be that cold).
Just watching I can hear them in my mind yelling "Weeeeeeeee...... "  & I know this young man indulges in cannabis - as do many more Canadians now that it's LEGAL - Weeeeeeeeeeee....d!  

The new website is up and running & I've been blessed with by editor  (whew) which has me feeling forever grateful as it reminded once again I am surrounded by some wonderful   people who do want to help others.  I'm blessed to amuse, relax & fill my own heart with glee everyday as  I paint,  creating & sending hand painted cards & accomplishing  a smile  from another human is quite the task....  it is a bonus, 1/2 the pleasure is imagining the recipients reaction - this created joy in me- even if they don't like it! lol
Do good - just because YOU can.  
As long as this Universe continues to provided me with  the time & stamps - I'll continue on this joyful path.  TRY it..  send someone a card -just to let them know SOMEone is thinking of them - today!  It will do wonders for your own mind & body, have trust.

It's the coolest job & at a time when we can all create our own destination in the ever expanding world wide web. TRY.  It has me convinced every day I am exactly where I am meant to be at this moment.  Forever grateful to all the universe has combined to make it so. & that is how I decided on the name...
I was making a card to thank someone for making this planet a better place (imo) & on the back I decided to sign 'Forever Grateful'.... & thought .. yes, I am.

I am Forever Grateful, truly... for every single human who tries.  Tries to make this place we call HOME  better - in any way, wether it's helping another physically or menatlly ,  displaying your creativity blesses us all  in countless ways  - Chefs who feed us, Growers who GROW for us, Photographers who show us the world as we might never get to see it - artists who create work to inspire others to do the same, anyone & everyone contributes in their own way & I am forever grateful for them & their service.
We would be ALL in trouble if  we all stopped serving. 

Have a look if you like, there are several cards up already - the website is currently & will alwasy be underconstruction & I continue to grow :

              Forever Grateful Greetings  -  also on Instagram: Forever Grateful Greetings

Weeeeeee...d! Im so excited to continue this new journey - Thank you for joining me!

​With TLC & THC 
Georgia 

This painting  was painted with silver paint on the door- you can't see it here -but it looks really authentic, I'm pleased with how it turned out. ;)

Disney knew how to create a bond with the viewer, an emotional attachment - something that makes us all a little vunerable like knowing Bambies mom is dead as he looks for her...  I still hold my breath at that scene & this scene in Dumbo brings me to tears - every time.  I cried painting it. Mad elephant...  I feel like that mad elephant sometimes, locked in a chage and only able to preform limited loving..  The elephant is me & the cage is life,  stuff that gets in the way like these iron bars & I cant seem to see past them  & all I want to do is  hug my baby, whom is no longer a baby but I'll alwasy be his mom & mad elephant if it arises- because it can't be helped - I try.  

Dumbos mom was anything but 'Mad' - lables other gave her, but I understand how she comes across this way... LOVE.   I understand I'm no elephant but I can tell you - I have a mamabear in me and alwasy will untl I no longer breathe, it's just there under the surface and it arrived the same day my son did & I'm grateful, grateful I experienced love & emotions that  bring out the beast in me because it is this 'beast in all of us' that also wants to make the world in general a safer  & better place for all cubs. 

I can't put into words how proud I am of my son - his work ethics, determination & thirst for continued knowledge - I'm not worried about him... anymore, he has proven many times he  is capable of looking after himself & he is surrounded by a group of great friends & co workers - I couldn't hope for anyhing better.  I've been fortunate to go to work with him on a few occassions & his professionalism  is impressive if I do say so- hee hee - this business has some a long way in a few years! I can't believe how quickly they go in and set up professional & productive grow rooms in record time - so others can start to produce their own quality cannabis/medicine - It is a BLESSING & Storm has wanted to help people grow their own medicine since he worked in a hydroponic store at the age of 15 & look at him now!  
I literally laugh - now at the path God has had us on - everything for a reason,  trust. 

A new club opened in Yorkville - 'Ameri' - is that short for American?   & again my friend informs me there is no wheelchair access - she is a woman - in a wheelchair but HEY, they say' - you can wait to be seen (or ignored) and then you can wheel yourself around to the 'back alley' & buy your  medicine (for her it is)... WHAT THE FUCK is this CONTINUED bullshit & WHY are we ALLOWING IT- use the back door? Screw that, I'll never visit that store & told her to wait until someone does it RIGHT- Is anyone paying attention??  

UNTIL ALL ARE INCLUDED - on this journey. Did you know there is still a stigma twoards the disabled & aged (& women) in this country - one they don't see advancing anytime soon -  that might not bother you at the moment - God forbid you get hurt & become disabled,  either way we ALL GET OLD - so, those of you who are young and healthy NOW,  > you <  might want try to change this mentality before you get old.    Either way, continue to speak up with your dollar & 'if'  you do visit this place - please tell them to put in a fucking ramp & show some COMPASSION..

No wonder they don't call them 'Compassion Clubs' any longer - there appears to be little displayed.

Walt Disney suffered from severe depression from time to time -  he admitted he was unable to even speak on the phone without crying at one point... image that!  Yet,  he knew he had to 'take breaks' & to step away from time to time to recharge & heal..  me too.  Walt Disney NEVER - EVER let anyone keep him from following his dreams - thank God.  Walt is a hero of mine in many ways,  I'm grateful we had someone like him create inspiring art, capable of bringing  out compassin in others - with the swinging of a baby elephant on it's mad mamas  trunk.  Genius. 

with TLC & THC
G

Norm's mad at me' so for breakfast
he made a 'BLT' & none for me.
Fine by me...  not hungry.

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The other day I got caught up in a dream.
Then by fate, I guess it was great...  (before it's too late)
I had a realization:
 I'd be in the same situation
just at a different destination...
& this aint' no 'vacation'
...it's time for separation.


​With Love
Georgia

This little fishy was painted for a friend & it was super enjoyable to paint with the underwater discovery of a new mushroom jellyfish...  it's on it's way to it's new home!  Let there be light, it's light earlier and lasting later & buds on the branches appear - got me all excited for Spring!

I did have a mammogram & an ultrasound at Southlake hospital in Newmarket - It was a lovely (although uncomfortable) experience! I was treated by smiling, happy friendly & 'professional' ladies from the MOMENT I arrived,  go figure!  I was NERVOUS - something I've not been before for a simple test - that  was of course - before I was slapped (twice) and yelled at by a '30 years experienced' nasty technician from Keswick Advanced imaging.  Please do not take the chance  of being treated like I was... read the google reviews first. 
 This '30 year' bullshit the owner seems to justify  as an excuse for the technician to be automatically respected or EXCUSED for her terrible behaviour is exactly that-  perhaps she is tired after 30 years and only there to make her quota as it appears from my experience.  

I am forever grateful to the women at the hospital who have restored my faith  in  mammogram technicians after a really negative experience...  about the test - if I had to guess - I'd rather not.   I'm sure my Dr. will have the results soon -  I'm in Gods hands.
& while I wait...   I envision all the excitement of the adventure ahead & exciting it is  - I went on a road thrip this past week - what an adventure -  wait until I share!
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 Forward - always.

I'm painting with 4/20 in mind this week! My cards are selling - THANK YOU!  
Be sure to follow on IG for my usually 420 give away!! 

With TLC & THC
Georgia 

Today is the day!   Hee hee!
As you know I've a passion for card creation!  I'm finally ready to introduce you to my newest printed card - Bear Hug - NUG HUG!  A greeting Card - that comes Bearing Gifts!  What kinds of gifts you might ask - well - originally called NUG HUG - these bear hugs are the best  at hugging NUG & lots more! Hee hee hee  One joint, 2 - even 3! 

Originally designed to share some Cannabis  love & education with some special private friends...  Nug hugs  were absolutely inspired by LOVE - for cananbis & hugs -  & of course  let's not forget bears.

 A few people have already received their bear hugs from me - with much appreciated rave reviews - BIG smiles for one.  I'm beyond pleased to now set my little bears free... there's already a new NUG HUG card being printed - no doubts you'll want to collect them all! 
Bear Hug cards - hug much more than nugs btw...

The inside of the card states:  I come Bearing Gifts!  
Because I do...   the gift of TLC & THC in  Bear Hug Nug Hug card!  
GET YOURS NOW - you can order them from me here! Send me an email : georgiatoons@rogers.com   for pricing inquires & details. 

Interested in offering a few Nug Hug cards at your dispensary or store- inquire soon - Printing was a limited edition!

Theres a few cards waiting to be discovered - wait & see - along with my very own Card Company! The name has been chosen, websie currently being developed  come back soon- to see what's new!  I am determined to help everyone find that 'perfect' card! 

Trust me - you'll want at least 2 cards- one for a friend and one to give yourself a Bear HUG!
Wait until you get the feed back from sending this furry friend - it's bearly believable how happy they make people! They do! 

Created with Lots of LOVE - TLC & THC!

​Georgia 

Storm called & said he was 'taking me out for lunch on Tuesday' since he was too busy the past week to visit on my birthday  (which I am well aware of - hello cannabis in Canada!)  I thought we were gong to visit our favourite breakfast spot- and perhaps tour around town but I was mistaken.. back to the city we went and to Ripley's Aquarium we went!  *BUT  - lol when we arrived- & were in the lobby waiting to enter - and looked down into the SEA of children- he said: "I'm so sorry mom, I did not know it's March break"  LOL - OMgosh you had no idea!  The children- Cowabunga! Once  in- we were fine- if anything the kids were a constant source of amusement 

Shark! Shark!! Screaming from all directions and you look up and there it is swimming overhead, soon after you hear Stingray! Turtle! Starfish!!   They have made it fun for little humans - there is a tunnel to crawl through as sharks swim around- I could not convince Storm to crawl through - It took no convincing though as he waited to touch the crustacean that looked like a pokeman- back in the day.  We searched high & low to see the octopus in his tank only to realize he was right beside my head on the wall. Best of all I got exactly what I wanted: underwater photos, at one point we were just standing there, no one else and the diver appeared - he waved hello as he fed the Stingray- talk about perfect timing- it was like front row private show - I can hardly contain my new excitement today to get at my canvas!  It did not end there - he then took me to Pusateri's to pick up all the ingredients for an incredible  meal (he cooked) of Oprah chicken & mashed truffle potatoes, arrival salad with strawberries, balsamic vinaigrette, old cheddar- I got to sit at the table and drink, smoke,chat, laugh & chill as he did all the work (just us two) it was perfect.  Gifts too! lol

A new golden Octopus dish to hold todays daily bud- my current FAV #Aloha Storm calls it also grown by him was also a gift - (it's fantastic) and some edibles. looking at it today I smiled- who knew my son would be giving his mom some of the best grown cannabis in Canada for her 55 birthday & she'd be thrilled- who knew?

I see Treating Yourself magazine is back up the WWW. Storms story is available for DL of you have not read it in Issue 29. Along with countless information , read back issues, see many of  my older cartoon & Ivan Arts & more! Check it out...

A thought we had yesterday... & measles.  All it took was one look yesterday (during March break) to understand the importance of having your children vaccinated agains measles.  Vaccines are frightening especially when there are fears of potential issues caused by them- more frightening would be an outbreak of measles and all those children who would become very sick... all it took was the realization yesterday of how fast & serious an outbreak would be.

I hurt 'my jaw' last week - seriously enough I'm having difficulty eating & speaking but you would never know it by the smile on my face yesterday - Storm noticed my a weight loss already & did his best to fatten me up a bit- successfully I might add. My arthritis too has been an issue lately - I am sore today after all that walking - it's time to medicate & get busy painting my new UNDERSEA adventure *there were far too many children to vape yesterday, we did before & after in the parking garage - all was good. Please show respect when children/others are around. 
The photos below - you might not think are great - they are exactly what I was looking for!

Next Yoda. 
 With TLC & THC 
​Georgia 

What a lovely day I had.. pretty much.  
The girls and I had a great day, relaxing, stress free with breaks of fun as we watched the snow and kept warm.  I painted and painted some more!
Several phone calls, e mail and messages - including from a friend I've not heard from in years - from Canada , the USA, Australia & Norway I felt the love today, thank you.  

I treated myself to a painting off Poppy - almost complete. If captioned it would say:
What's good enough for Queen Victoria is good enough for Princess Poppy.
True...  Poppy feels the cold as I do and stays in bed some days- she likes me to blow a little bud in her face these days.... she holds her face to me as I exhale in her direction with that sweet little squint  "me too mom!"  

55.. big deal, nothings changed but the date on the calendar. 
It's my birthday, Torontos birthday too! Sure I celebrated & if (by the grace of God) I wake up tomorrow - I'm going to celebrate all over again - even better- lol - It's my birthday week and I make the rules. It's a fun day to imagine  all your wildest dreams- I have mine down to the details now a bungalow on a couple of acres- with a long hallway to throw the balls for the girls during the Canadian winters - lol - It amuses me  my first priority in a house is something my dogs will enjoy.  It's good to have goals.

with TLC & THC
George -a.
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A package arrived in the mail wrapped with a gold bow and it sat for about a day... but the problem you see - the Package when it arrived by mail (had it's contents written on the outside) why does the postal service make us do that? WITH gifts!?  I white lie a little... I don't mail illegal stuff - but If I send someone a  s gift of a T-shirt for example I'll write 'sox the box/label - so that they will be surprised when they open the gift- unless of course they were wanting sox.  I noticed the label said 'Paint brushes'- well that was it..  lol
How am I expected to wait a few more days when I know those brushes should be put to good use RIGHT now, who knows if we even get a tomorrow?
I am amazed every morning when I wake up!   lol 
Open it I did.   I'm smiling because the friend who sent them know this too.. she does it to me every year &  'taunts' me  (lol) with  the card: see if you can do it.
Nope. I painted this orange kitty thank you card to mail her this weekend - with her OVERDUE gift  (because I never remember to mail stuff on time) ... I'm sure she will forgive me for my impatience.

Next my Peek a Boo Canadian barn owl!   WHOooooo I'm more than pleased with.
   ;) 

with TLC & THC
​G

​!!!Thank you for my lovely Birthday gift!  No, I won't promise to wait- and I won't lie... 
I PEEKED! Only a week early. :D   Love you.  :).

Ginger is one of my favorite spices, I like candied ginger, ginger root slice in a cup of tea. Ginger can be sweet & HEAT... this little Ginger pup of ours is at that' age where constant curiosity has kicked in - when it get's too quiet I go look for her - I know she's up to something, usually she's looking out the front window but occasionally she's into something she shouldn't like digging up a potted plant in the kitchen, stealing peanuts from the bluejays and eating them on the carpet, helping Scruff - de-stuff all over the living room.. it's all new but once she is told "NO!" she get's it.  
Ginger is smart, I can tell by how she watches T.V and our facial expressions and she is into my breathing! Today I was reading about those 7 kids who died in the fire & started breathing fast, crying a few silent tears (Poppy & Ginger sleeping on my lap) and she freaked out and start jumping at my face trying to kiss me, I realized she's right.  
Me sitting here crying won't help those poor babies or mom.  One dad kills his daughter last week and one nearly dies trying to save his children.

I purposely take a  anti-inflammatory pill & throw it not he floor and yell "NO!" the second she moves to it... again a bit closer "NO!", closer "NO!"  Then I let her sniff and say "YUK" make a exaggerated disgusted face and "NO!" again until she 'gets it. I can now do this with a piece of bacon on the kitchen floor and no one touches it (including Norm - hahaha). In the beginning she would snatch stuff & RUN! & we would all be looking at her in shock - but I know she came from an environment that had several dogs and she also use to hide behind pillows  & stuff when too much barking happened - she's RIGHT upfront now. 

She's not fond of strangers- she likes everyone but is not overly friendly so that's good, already she won't run out the front door if you stand there with it open - none of my girls do but they bark. Barking is saying hello, warning  and protecting but barking to bark- she has this high pitch howl bark - we are working on it now, she's old enough to learn when barking is acceptable; I did notice the other day just the stern "NO!"  had her running - which made me laugh - she turns to see this and it's become a big joke.  It's hard to be angry at this little beast, she loves me snd amuses us ALL - all the time.  I gave up yesterday when painting, she wanted some loving and is BORED of winter & the cold... us too, unlike her we know Spring is only 27 days away! Hang in there.    

Soon I'm painting Ginger & Poppy, Ginger does this thing- I tell anyone who will listen -(like a proud mom-lol) she has 3 babies she brings to me when she wants to snuggle it's comical & incredibly sweet It's hard to carry one inner mouth so often she makes 3 trips but  she always brings the raccoon to bed guaranteed & it's so cute- EVERY single time it makes me smile & thank GOD  for yet 'ANOTHER wonderful DOG'  in our lives.   Please consider adopting a dog if you do not have one, with LOVE  & some caring you too will have a friend like this... that's all dogs care about imo. love.      As I type she has brought me her baby and is looking up like she does - time to go play with the girls before we spend time with the octopus.  

With TLC & THC 
G

Kids NEED pets.  ;) Adults too.

Next - my Alcoholic octopus. ;) & sneak peek below- of the octopus painting in progress.

I started this bear this morning...   it was time for a bear. The paint is still drying.
Bears are my spirit animals, I did not find it - it found me.
​This is a Marsican Bear. Bears usually travel alone, like to sleep a lot & are generally peaceful creatures until provoked & finally, I read over & over:
DO NOT fuck with a mama bears cubs unless you want a taste of a bear claw.

The next bear is already waiting inside my mind clawing to get out- just like a bear as spring approaches! How many more days you ask? 34.
It's been a lovely winter (bone pain from cold aside) this year, lots of reading & snuggling, rest & redirection.  

Bear, lunch & bud break over -the next project awaits & it's something completely different I've had the idea for months - Mushroom fanatics will love it!  I'm really excited to try this idea out!  

BTW - Another  york region police officer has been busted for impaired driving this month... but hey- let's make sure to keep those 'cannabis dispensaries' out of Georgina.. Lord knows we have enough options to buy ALCOHOL for all the impaired drivers - including NOW available at our local WALMART.  
Cannabis PROVEN safer than Alcohol - prove me wrong.  Don't drink & drive.
Political bullshit is all THAT was Georgina as far as I'm concerned they never had any intentions of letting us have the CHOICE, we deserve. 
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Cheers! Remember this when it's time to V O T E. 

With TLC & THC
G