2020.. wow.
I need a break - how about you?
I'm taking a break. 
I think I'll take Septemeber & October off.

I got a message this morning from a long time internet friend. We met on Facebook overt 10 years ago...  one of those special social media friends who you actually become friends' with. We've exchanged gifts', letters.. life, for over 10 years.  
Toti said "hi.. how's it going George?"  to me, more often than REAL life friends.
Real friends can be Douchebags.  
Really, I'm so tired of alwasy being the friend who initiates  contact.
I'm done with that.  

                  People who can't take a moment to respond to you...
                                   are showing you their response.

I watched her run marathons and volunteer for cancer research, long before she was diagnosed.  I got to know her 'handsome hubby' as I've called him the last 10 years, he made me a gift too. They thought about me.  I thought about them.. think about them. Invited them to see this beautiful country a couple of years ago but you know life keeps us busy.  I know they are kind, Mexican American (I've drooled over their cooking for a decade ;)) we've never met... but we were all hoping to take our friendship to the next level. 
We were startng to plan.

This won't be happening... she's been given 6 months.
Watching her struggle, watching cancer grow from the inside out.. I hope she has 6 months. 
I do know she is surrounded by friends and family who love her very much. Real people.
She sent me a message to tell me:  she loves me.

Fuck covid, fuck cancer.. fuck nasty for no reason, people.
Fuck complaining about stupid stuff.
Fuck mind games.. who needs people in our lives when they show you they don't have any consideration for you. Move on.

Fuck mental health Mondays... 

God sends us friends from all around the world, on different levels, each is a blessing.
                  ANY friend that takes the time to think about you, is a blessing.  
Anyone who cares enough to be your friend, in these selfish covid confusing times - is a gift.

I'm mentally exhausted,  acknowledge it and need to paint & turn all else off.. out.
I DO have several projects and a commission on the go- lots to keep my mind & hands inspired.   Time to focus on my furry family,  fall and painting.
I know it's important to my OWN health.  

​I LOVE fall - when God picks up the paintbrush to blow us all away & remind us who the ARTIST is.    
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with THC & TLC
G

When this journey started I had a very limited, narrow-minded opinion' of drug addiction, drug abuse and addicts.  I've asked for forgiveness on all those I judged as "sick" or criminals"  I was blind but now I see.   

Unless you KNOW someones complete past history - how can you judge them?  We do. I do.
Do you know what led someone to becoming a drug addict?  I use to assume it was a choice.  Ha.   I've since learned (for only one example) many young KIDS become addicted to opiates due to sports injuries - did they have criminal intent?  Did they think they would become drug addicts? Did their parents?  

How about a person who steals?  
Norm & I did steal, many years ago, a case of baby food (times were tuff) I asked for forgiveness & then made sure we donated  food to the food bank, for over a decade, LOTS - from our halloween events. I'm good with God about it.  Am I ashamed about it,  NOPE. 
We did what we needed to do at the time  - until the next paycheque.  
What makes someone a criminal? Sadly, many will have to make some choices soon along those criminal lines.  No work, Covid lingers (because don't get it and don't wear a mask out in public places)  bills don't stop.  
What will push someone over the edge? A hungry child will, I guarentee it.
Are they criminals for wanting to feed their family or just trying to survive?

Those who harm, hurt or steal from individuals - just take to take or prosper - are criminals and they will be dealt with sooner or later.  I've stopped thinking of any addict as a criminal or SICK.  Sick are the powers that be and decide to jail people who are sick.  The jail is FULL of sick people, mostly men who have struggled their entire lives- most abused their entire lives.  In Canada, mostly indegenous, black & poor are in jail.

Alcoholics,  men & women - tossed in jail when drunk. Yet booze (poison in a bottle) is readily available in corner stores.  In some communities - more easily available and cheaper  than food.  We all have a vice', some it's food - just look at obesity rates- are you going to tell me it's not an addiction - a drug for millions?  Alcohol, pills, cannabis, shopping..  cats.   The things that keep us gong are wider than I realized.  What is your addiction - what do you feel you could not live without and must get more of?   For some the answer will be Food. Not as an addiction but necessity. 

I don't think anyone would choose crime if we ALL had the necessities in life.  Food, Water & shelter.  Many right now are living in FEAR of being evicted, feeding their kids and paying their bills... many right now are still dying- from cancer.  Countless are suffering mentally, financially and physically - when they steal to survive - to feed their kids, keep the house warm this winter -  will you call them a criminal & judge them..  or will you TRY to help - simply by not judging.

So be honest- what  or who controls your cortex?
​Drugs? Booze? Food? Sex? Pills? Porn? Cats? Plants?

You are what you think about. 
I think, I'll go create something BEAUTIFUL.

Next.. something beautiful ;) hee hee
 & being grounded - in more ways than one.
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with THC & TLC
Georgia 

Did you think?  What can you do in 40 seconds? LOTS!  Order a coffee, greet a friend...
lose a child.  I had to read the statistics at least 7 times.. and then read further. 

Every 40 seconds a child goes missing!?  WTF is wrong with Americans (all of US) that this is happening?  No wonder  mask ingoring Americans aren't worried about Covid killing kids - they are losing one every 40 seconds to HUMAN trafficking.  Money for a fucking wall???  Police being used to beat, spray protestors - imagine if a 'small percentage' of funds for police was used to find & jail (hang) those who steal children to use  for sex for pedophiles.  Yep, you read 'hang'... That is how I feel about child molesters.  
Capital punishment for Human traffickers, people who prosper & thrive off of others suffering, especialy children are no benefit to society - no matter what they think or all the good they 'might' be doing, elsewhere.  
I guess it is a sin on my part for wanting them OFF the surface of the earth, oh well...
I'll live with it. 
This bullshit drug war- war on the poor is all it is.​
A  mask Americans appear willing to wear... how long is this going to go on.
Canada  it appears, is understanding that putting people in jail for "personal possession of any drug" is the real crime.

FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS!  CHILDREN  = The Future.
Imagine when all these hurt & abused children grow up - it they get that luxury- most are going to grow up to be even nastier - it's called human nature & lack of nurture.  Or they will grow up depressed (understandably) adding to global misery & suffering, not helping the economy - that's a given.

It's time to VOTE soon - and yes, I am Canadian and use to think - it's not my business.
BUT it is OUR business - that presidential pig effects the rest of the world  like it or not.  
His insanity alone crosses our border daily, causing many Canadians stress.
  
What will you focus on today?
Will you now ignore this number 40? Now that you know ? 
Turn a blind eye... not your business.. not your kids?  
Karma on a HUGE fucking scale will effect us ALL -  FOR not helping the children.
Like it or not.

VOTE that entire family of greedy fucking liars OUT... or don't and watch AMERICA fall apart as the rest of us watch - not shocked in the slightest.
Encourage your American friends to VOTE. 
VOTE & Focus.

I also plan on looking into missing children in Canada as I am awareit is a world wide problem - a pandemic of scum stealing children, worse than any covid #'s
With THC & TLC
​G

 
​Norm saw this editorial and said: wow you've covered all bases with this one..
I hope so!

It POURED!  All night - it was lovely, I hardly slept... instead I thought of 'who' I would paint for a Christmas  Gift this year! Done - a couple  (strangers) I've been following  instagram & who I think does incredible 'educating' for those who are ignored. 

I had fun painting Pooh & thought of another 'Covid Pooh' with Piglet but.. hmmm I'm not sure... if I will paint it or not.  So much to do - not enough hours in the day!  Norm and I are both busier than ever.  Norm said "I've never worked this hard"...   refering to his current project- lol I reminded him - YES!  BUT remember - NOW - you are working for YOURSELF.  YAY!  From what I am reading good luck finding pressure treated wood - better luck finding a reliable, knowledgable & talented contractor! So happy I have a live in contractor - who I could not afford - but thankfully, he likes my cooking.  heehee

It's rainy but I don't mind because my garden is stunning! I guess we don't get deer munching on plants due to the dogs. We are getting excited about our new family member - as I type Poppy is on my lap & Ginger behind my bum on the "tight' chair lol  We've been gate training in preparation for the pup! When we come home I get out at the gate, Norm lets the dogs out & they race up to greet me, it's good exercise... so the day I pick up Sunshine (Sunny) - Norm will let me out & when they run up to meet me - they will meet their baby sister! YAY! lol  Babies are welcome- there's never any fighting- they will know she is a baby - although she will be probably bigger than Poppy & Ginger by the time I pick her up.  I love my furry family.   Scruffy is deaf, she doesn't go far at all anymore, she is not permitted to wander the woods anymore... a pup brings new life & energy, even Scruffy will have fun, I know.

I read this yesterday & it stuck... Ponder this:  
Do you see the body or recognize the spirit?     ?       ?      ?
I want to ONLY recognize others spirit from now on.  I don't care about your body, hair, nails, skin colour- all stuff... the details are in the mind, what comes from the mouth (& hopefully heart)  & spirit. 

What can you do in 40 seconds? 
I can send an e mail, drink a cup of cool coffee, go out to the front, send a text - go to the bathroom, flip thru a magazine, do a quick doodle, there are so many things I can do in 40 seconds... how about you? 

I completely understand the anger and retaliation against the police regarding black lives & their obvious disregard for black lives & Indigenous people.  It's got to end.  I think too many police officers have been hired (in the USA in particular) without the proper training & mental testing.  I believe the USA uses their police as pawns and doesn't really even care about their lives either - just fighting machines.  
Sad - all around.  Almost Everything, I read from the USA lately is... sad.  
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I read something yesterday,  I had to read it at least 7 times before it would actually register in my mind to be a true fact.  Tomorrow.

with THC & TLC
​Georgia

I have birds in my garden!  Humming birds, bluejays - the grackles left! Yay! -about a month ago actually, I was happy they left, gluttons & bullies.  I stopped feeding the birds after I saw the bear.  I only put out peanuts when I hear the jays and black seed for the chickadees, nuthatch & niger seed  (we bring the feeders in at night - we as in Norm) (lol) -which is getting hard to get and more expensive - as is all seed due to COVID.  
Have you noticed prices rising?  You will if you buy tuna.   We have Eggs! 
According to Norm: Good luck getting pressure treated wood, which puts us in a predicament when wanting to build a small deck to hold the sauna... third world problems, I know.

I do know...  It's depressing, it's reality... the resaon they are eatting dogs in Korea is hunger.  Africa too, due to the current locus pandemic' has predicted food shortages, which will be felt (as in hunger) very soon.  I've been reading less because it can cause me to feel - helpless.  Reading about continue avoidable deaths because people still refuse to wear masks, is depressing. Masks on toddlers - good luck.. back to school anxiety is going to be like NEVER before.  I cried putting Storm on that bus, I can only imagine how moms will feel putting the kids on the bus now AND when they get off the bus - back into the family homes - some with grandparents. Homes of the near future might have instead of mud rooms - detox rooms. This on going 'covid consideration' is mentally & physically exhausing.  

I was living covid style long before it was cool- hahaha! Norm laughed.
I now see trees instead of humans. Personally, it's been the best year in a long time - I thank God (really) as I have been praying exactly for this & world peace!  So, yes, I still have hope.. I'll go do my part- at least I can make a few smile, if not feed the world... I'll cut myself some slack.   ;)  I'll continue to ask myself... is this a 3rd world problem I am dealing with? 
No?   Thank God,  and get busy, solve it, stop bitching  and be joyful , simply to BE!  
At least in Canada we are not eating DOGs (better not be) & Trump is NOT our soon to be REMOVED president.  Yay & Yay!!!

Time to create.
No birds in my garden -  (I really miss bird), I think I will notice more this winter.. glad I have a pup arriving soon. I have seen a squirrel hide a nut or two in my plants pots! Thankfully - all is growing great.  
Another classic 'couple' next,  can you guess?  

With THC & TLC
​Georgia

In covid times.. the coyotee would say : Fuck that bird.
Quit chasing.  If he's wise he'll search instead for some quality bud to help him CHILL.
Forget about Covid,  Trump.. masks..    if only for a few hours.
It's important to your own mental health to TAKE A BREAK - watch some classic cartoons.
The Road runner cartoons were a  favourite for the artistic backgrounds,  sharp lines, vibrant colours!  The never ending persistance of the Whyle. E. Coyote is also admirable.

Busy days.. it was brisk this morning & going down to 6 tonight which means fire place must be in & I cannot wait! I love sitting chilling by the fire, book tea... bring on the blizzard. O.k. I won't push it.  ;)  

I painted a couple of rocks and willl leave them in Haliburton next visit. 
A cookie rock- it looked like a cookie before I painted it.
A skull rock- I found with a  touch of Stephen Boeheme (hee hee)
& my golden dinosaur egg, which I am keeping.
It was a rock I found & dropped and it has a black circle in the centre - Raptor Embryo . ;)
I have a few- waiting. 

It's classic cartoon week!  
Mighty Mouse is next!! Who remembers his line?
"Here......."     <that's your hint.
  
With THC & TLC
​Georgia

I am pretty sure, mask wearing has now proven, helps.   Right?
Yet each time I go out I see some without, I myself forget - because I go out that little.

There's always something to do - chores or paint.  I re organized my studio - added another shelf -one just for UNFINISHED projects- I must finish one, in between starting something new. So far  so good.

If surgeons wear masks for hours at a time - WTF is wrong with people?  
Bitch & balk about wearing it for 30 minutes to grocery shop - come on - it's not brain surgery.  I wonder what other alien lifeforms think about our behaviour. 

I completed a new painting for a client, I am very pleased, it was truly a joy to paint.
I knew it the moment I was asked, I'd have fun with it & that, I did.  
It inspired me- to create more along this line...  time to box it up & ship it out. 
​It was too beautiful a summer day yesterday to even think about mental health Monday..  mental health is telling Canadians to get out & enjoy the heat & SUNSHINE - winter soon.  How about you wear a mask when close to others.

Yay! Fires in the new stove, painting, reading with a beautiful view.
Classic Cartoon week..  stay tooned - the Coyote & Road runner next.
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with THC & TLC
Georgia

Just some Saturday morning warm up fun.  Rocky & Budwinkle.
I am painting for someone- it's taking much of this past week! I'll be finished today.
Later today - is BERRY picking day! 
Black Berry pie day tomorrow!  hee hee

With TLC & THC
Me

So theatres are open..  hmmm  
Will you go to the movies and sit in the dark with others? Possibly with someone who has covid? Possibly risking your health for a movie & popcorn? I guess we all have to make choices.  It's not my business what others choose - frankly, I don't care.   I am watching the USA - that's enough to keep me here.  Watching Netflix and goats. ;)

I like orange kitties...  maybe I'll get one, now that Bird is not longer with us.
I never wanted to take the chance before.
I painted this up in smoke cat a couple of days ago - just to paint... & then I heard of an orange kitten looking for a new home!   Hmmm - will this kitty be waiting for me?
Let's see...  if it's still available I'll go get it today.  Will this smoke image turn into the real deal? If so I might paint a donkey next - LOL !  Just joking. No donkeys needed.
If not, I'll wait patiently for the next little life waiting to enter our lives, there always room to help one more.  I won't go out and buy a kitten but if one need s home - I'll provide it.

Charles Schults said "...artist block is for amatures."
With all that is before us from God - how can we ever 'NOT, be inspired?
Currently, I am painting my goats.
Intentionally trying to paint myself happy - imagining a joyfull visual & focusing on it.

I'm sure that man that asaulted 3 people and died was dealing with more than 'mask stress',  poor old guy :(  73 years old & this is how  he wil be remembered.  The phone turned off, no news.. the gate is closed, no visitors.  

I'm done with humans for a bit (too many are struggling - I hope not to add to the overall 'mood' will focus on calming the mind & twitch & joy.   My new painting makes me smile... I smiled the moment I saw it in the studio this morning.  I paint so much - I can sometimes forget - what's on the easel! lol    Today it was a nice suprise  to see Indica & Satia- out in the pen & on the canvas.  I'll be watching goats & chickens & blackberries ripen & waiting for all the tiny miracles all around to develop.  

Have you seen (Netflix) the mini docuseries on the Drug war?
It is an eye opener- Please watch.   I get excited thinking canada will decriminalize drug possession for personal sue. Finally.  I admire the woman who is in the series - what a rock star. I've been learning about the war on HUMANs, disguised as the war on drugs for over 10 years now, but it's been going on MUSH longer - used to imprison many - wrongfully.
For doing something countless do.. (but don't get caught)  how about you?   

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

We watched a documentary on Netflix on Transgender titled: Disclosure.  it was very interesting and a few things 'clicked' especially the part about Bugs bunny- Yes! I get that!  I was & AM still (obviously) inspired by Bugs - No doubts loony toons influenced my growing up to some degree & I relate to Bugs most. I think, I'm nice like BugsBunny (& creative) but don't piss me off or you might hear:  Of course you know.. this means war.        lol

Bugs was a POSITIVE role model for many kids growing up and why should transgender be any different. Bugs would dress & behave as a woman with class, grace, beauty & intelligence. Teaching kids from as young as 5 - 17 , I noticed several times.. this child is different, gay.  I never thought anything else of it, nothing negative - ever. It was obvious to me anyhow, thinking back- I bet it was obvious to the parents too, perhaps they were in denial.  Who cares?  Not me. I do not care about your sexual preference, if you choose to change your appearance - to best suit you.. -AMAZING!  We are created to create- EACH one of us - SHINW- anyway you know how.  Children taught me being gay, homosexual, transgender - was not an option but a way of life for them. Naturally.

As long as a human is not harming another- what business is if ours - how we present ourselves to the world. We have one simple task- choose Joy! Express Joy...  I've come to realize it is an absolute sin to not give thanks for each new day, no matter the situation.  Yesterday was Canada day, it too now comes with past history issues (I need to research further), NOW - in the moment- it represents to me - reminds me - I love the country I live in.  Canada is beautiful & we teach constantly - all can live together- Toronto is the melting pot of the world. That is something to be VERY proud about Canada.  
If you have fears about transgender ( it's the only reason I can think of anyone hating a transgender person) - it's more about confusion.   Watch the documentary.

When it comes to children I do not encourage  'directing' them any way. Honestly I wish they did not see as much as they do on television because I do believe it adds to confusion. All they should be encouraged to do - is create, 'shine' & be nice tiny humans..
Encourage letting them discover for themselves the direction they will go with their own bodies - & loving them & supporting them with the difficult (in many cases) decision.  Lord knows, we all face enough anguish from strangers who do NOT know us but continue to judge us for many reasons.  Anything that makes us want to be better humans should be embraced. 

with TLC & THC
Georgia 

Ginger thinks she's a chicken.