Our government has made it so kids can get their medicine for free. Under 25 
This is good & this is bad.  This is good for the many children who take medications, which they need for numerous ailments... it will help parents already under a lot of stress with a child who is not well, mentally & financially.  
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I will never encourage anti-depressants for children.
Frankly,  it blows my mind our government is  so concerned about "cannabis & what it will do to the mind", with free medications - I wonder now how many children will be introduced to antidepressants - in pill form.  Pills with numerous side effects & law suits to prove it.  

Yet - cannabis, here we are- treating as if it were  "a lethal, permanent mind altering , damaging drug,  research the facts and most current scientific research & discover just the opposite. 

I wrestle with depression daily.  1/2 of me does- no doubt. Besides my CONSTANT TN & semi facial spasm, my hand on my right side is now  "crippled" - and - its re shaping itself so I cant' hold something as simple as a rag to clean a surface without causing pain. Peel a banana - buttons- forget it...  & now I appear to be getting psoriasis on the hand as well - considering I paint - I' paint through the pain - or I don't paint - what am I going to do?  That is when I get depressed - when  can't Do anything. I'm 53 and I' have to watch 1/2 of my body deteriorate different from the other 1/2 - whats not to be depressed about- Depression is part to life - the tricks to work through it.  

Depressed people are some of the strongest I've met. 
With legalization more in general will experiment * and some self discovery will happen (once the initial hype passes) and a realization of "feeling better"  self  medicating - perhaps less pills will be needed.  Are you aware the gentleman who created Alcoholics anonymous was able to stop his drinking due to the use of LSD - another "fry your mind drugs"- we've been mislead about is also clinically being used to treat people with serious addictions to more harmful drugs.  

Being depressed is bad enough, judgement without knowledge or understanding  only intensify the feelings.  Who cares what anyone one uses- young or old- to help ease their pain, I'd rather my child try medicated edibles for any condition cannabis has proven to help  rather than get them to take other more harmful & addictive options.  I've lived with it, I have watch it now for over 10 years.  I've seen how  both types of medicine affected our own son, I know how they both affect me.  Thank God for Cannabis.

Made with TLC & THC
Georgia 

This cartoon is just to show you simply the hypocrisy surrounding these laws' and those who make them.  In Canada  we are permitted to have limitless amounts of alcohol in our homes.  Growing up- who had a "home bar?"  Oh my gosh, the first bar I remember was so cool at the time- a little thing set up - complete with 2 stools and tons of booze for Friday night entertaining with friends. Saturday and Sunday too.   Later in life my dad had a huge bar built in the basement "Billys Bar" it was really something, sports themed with mirrors along the back wall  and every shelf (glass) was covered in bottles of booze - some 80% PROOF, gifts from friends over the years. My dad was in the car business and he would come home with cases of booze at christmas, to drink and give. It was the norm and still is for many- many homes still have a bar in the corner if not an entire 'Man Cave" - much like my dad had way back before they became a "thing". There is NO LIMIT to the amount of alcohol we can have in our home. No limit on the cases of beer we can have- heck- some build furniture out of them cases.. until they need the money for empties. 

How many homes have wine cellars? I like a nice wine, although I've really have not drank since I bet my friend Chris- if he cut back on his meat consumption - I wouldn't drink. Not even one drop over the holiday weekend. It was not noticed or missed. We can have limitless amounts of wine in our homes, red, white, rose and don't forget the sparkling! We can have a bar & a wine cellar in our homes.

Cannabis- it will be regulated and IF you have OVER the permitted amount in your home, you can still be arrested. It won't happen. Unless you have a crazy amount- good luck, I don't understand the thinking- it's still keeping us under control- an attempt to anyway. It's still prohibition. CONTROL over our lives & choices. 
The federal government also proposed possession limits for adults and youth. Under the federal proposal, adults would be allowed to have up to 30 grams of dried legal cannabis, while people under 18 years old could have up to five grams.

We can  get fall down drunk at a friends bar- at 9 in the morning if we choose (some do) yet  we won't be able to have a cannabis party- it will be too expensive and with the limit- we might let some smell our best bud- but we won't be sharing or comparing.  lol  
Actually most cannabis consumers do share, they have a better attitude and understand the lies surrounding the plant.  It's all fear mongering.  Who will stick to this law?  
Cannabis  has many strains- with many different results from feeling more energized to some that calm you down, some help my mind and others help my body. I look forward to all the varieties which will be offered to people!

WARNING- many for the first time will get  HIGH. I've yet to meet anyone yet who stripped and ran naked though the streets once they have consumed cannabis- if someone does it will be more about the exhibitionist than the cannabis.

It's simple until you know: just go slow.  
Tiny bowls, Tiny puffs.. tiny bites & wait. 
Learn to know how cannabis makes you feel, slowly.. and then collect a strain or two- for the mood you want. I always have a few strains to choose from & have my favourites.  Now to start the day & calm my twitch - #humbervalleykush.. later some #grapeescape for some  great gardening work to be done - this is what I do when I'm high, no lie.

More examples of Canadian cannabis fear mongering coming soon.

With Love
G

I forgot to mention this cartoon was inspired by comment on FB.
I asked him to explain & he did... clearly the thoughts of many Canadians.
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"In our cabinet we have about twenty bottles of different liquors. As well,  I have many bottles of wine. I don’t intend to drink them all at once neither will I sell them to anyone else. Why is the proposed limit of x amount of grams or you go to jail valid. I don’t smoke weed myself but I would think that regular smokers could also enjoy different types of weed. Why could they not have a collection to draw from. Not all weed is the same flavor or strength. Anyone can make their own beer or wine at home for their own use so why would there be a limit (within reason) on weed. In my mind this is not legalization.

I watched the televised meeting regarding cannabis, some - I plan on watching it all soon.
I had to shake my head at much of what I heard.
I also was astounded at the LACK of education displayed by our Police, government & many 'so called' politicians.  That officer from Saskatchewan -I wanted to ask him - have you been paying attention or are you just going to KEEP re-hashing all thats been already mentioned the past several years? He appeared to me a professional, full grown crybaby and  potential bully.

One politician stated Dana Larsen "has no respect for the law" I wished he would have simply responded - "YOU are correct. For a law that hold no respect for Canadians."
Laws MUST be changed - Rules must be broken. At one time it was illegal to breast feed. Illegal to be married to whom ever you choose-  Illegal to many assumed 'rights'  if you were born ingenious in early Canada.   
ALL changing.
THANK YOU!  Canadians have shown in countless situations.
WE care about each other.  

Frankly, when you know what I do, what millions are aware of and especially- the Canadian Cannabis activists in the community (many more knowledgable than I) know- it angers you.  
Angers because it's still all about lies.  Angry because there is still FEAR mongering about a substance far less deadly than most prescribed medications- yet they speak of Cannabis with a negative stigma- STILL. Not far from calling it the Devils weed.   Shameful.

When will it end?  How can the government in this day and age - rely on ignorance. 
They can't. They will not be able to continue such blatant lies.  Building up fear over a new industry that will thrive and grow. Pun intended.

Canadians are not stupid. 
Canadians are compassionate. 
The legal lies must end so WE can ALL focus on helping each other where we need it most.

Police NEED more money?
Think of all the resources NOW that they won't be busing people over a plant!?
Right??? 
Perhaps they can focus on things that really matter like HUMAN trafficking.  Domestic Abuse, Child Abuse, Animal abuse.. ALL things which actually HURT.

Next- 'You've got mail'... 
NO, I don't,  because it was stopped and SEARCHED & seized in Canada!!
I have warned this before - Someone is taking my mail.  ;(
& for some- it's not nice because I've had some ART go missing too.

 

Keep Creative
Georgia

Strictly a bit on imaginative fun...  as summer comes to a close it has me strolling the garden glad the leaves have yet to change color. We are having an indian summer in Ontario 
today will be another balmy 75F..  thats a HOT 23C  for us. lol  I like telling Americans it's 23 today!  hee hee hee

There are many women growers in the industry.  Officially & un officially - I say this because anyone who know- and lives with a ' male grower - realizes they too become growers- know why?  It's hard work.  Women/wives/partners/friends help and learn along the way.   Women are also rising above and growing from the start and doing a fantastic job!  Ladies showing ladies some love. Cannabis is for all and can be grown and cared for by all.   Its a fact plants react.  They react to sound, touch and vibrations - a womans touch in the garden is NEEDED on all levels. Your plants will thank you for a women's presence & gentle touch.

Do I consider myself a 'female grower - no..
I understand the work, the process and have witnessed it many times over on several scales- I've got friends in high places  :)  I could not do it, it's too difficult for me- I know I've screwed up a few times. I cant' wait for all the seed to be planted next summer in gardens across Canada! Still if you want the best - you must go to someone who knows what they are doing- know  how- EXPERIENCE. 

When I say 'Rich Assholes' don't belong- I have nothing against 'rich- lol   It's the people who think just because they have $ they will take over- they have no knowledge or experience with the plants, no growing experience themselves, they do not care about people, patients  or the PLANTs.
GREED & $$$.  &  it will show.  Like the Canadian company now run by an American, the former creator of OXY.  What does it matter you ask?

It's all energy.   What energy do you want to surround you?
Which energy do you choose to support? Which energy goes into your body?
Compassion or greed?   I will say I'm sure there are good people  working for these companies who need jobs.  I wish them well  & success. 

I know others  very wealthy - are also opening LPs in Canada..  You have to be for an LP but  they ALSO have EXPERIENCE, they have been doing this all their lives, they care about the PLANT first and then people, they have true passion- this is who should be supported.   Male & female.  I heard Jodie Emery mention this in the cannabis commitee talks - and it's the truth. We need and want experience'. Americans now are trying to come up and open shop - all GREED?
Not only do they not care about the plant - they could care less about Canadians.
RESEARCH.. who ARE you getting your medicine from.
I watched an interview of some "Medical' dispensary in the states, when the owner of the co.  reaches for cannabis -  "Smell that? That smells like MONEY!"  he remarks.  Wow.  
That said it all.  There's  just one example...    
Smells like medicine, smells like nature healing, smells like life support, smells like life.
Smells like money?  Yuk.  

BUY Canadian, Support Canadians.  Encourage Canadian.
Keep our own economy GROWING. 
 
I've met a dog or two.. I wouldn't smoke thier medicine if you paid me- they are nasty and it makes me feel their medicine is probably nothing by pumped up junk- all about profit.
NO thanks.  This is my temple I smoke only the best grown with TLC & THC.
I know my cannabis  is grown with passion & love and it shows & feels fantastic.

Do you want to use something created in LOVE or GREED?
It matters.
You matter.

No go out to the garden & enjoy some healing herb... that's what I'm about to do... NOW.

Please continue to SOPPORT the smaller dispensaries if you are visiting one!
There is MORE than enough room in Canada for all businesses to try to succeed.
Those that are Professional,  provide quality medicine are cost efficient  & treat Canadians right, will do well.

With TLC & THC
G

You know.. some might not appreciate my illustrations suitable for children in the cannabis garden of LOVE.  If you think I've not given this serious thought, especially in light of the upcoming ridiculous expectations surrounding the "advertising of cannabis IN California or Canada next year - OR rather LACK of what you will be permitted to do or NOT do - - I've given it much contemplation.   I've been made aware I'm considered controversial'  or 'Flaky' - for encouraging my child to use 'marijuana' -  Phhhhbt - judge away.  This is not something I ever take lightly.. painting my creatures in Cannabis fields. 

Cannabis is a Medicine.  Cannabis is a medicine that can and has and will continue to help seriously ill children and I will never stop drawing about it  - with Children in mind.  
It's my purpose.  I  care more about it than a medicine for adults, although it is my medicine as well - thank God.  GOOD LUCK in the near future -not letting a parent of a seriously ill child try cannabis- especially for pain like early childhood arthritis for example - when a parent  can prove  other medications will cause their child more harm than cannabis & TRUST ME -that is not hard to prove - try- research it - Dr.s will not be able to refuse them.  It will be inhumane.  I've lost sleep thinking of the damage medications do to little bodies, the desperation parents feel when they watch their babies suffer.
I remember, I refuse to forget. 

When Doctors (two teams of Dr.s - The Hospital for Sick Kids & The Shriners Hospital for Children in Montreal) told us our son would suffer terribly and probably would not make it to his 12th birthday- I started to PRAY to GOD.  I would do what ever I thought was expected. A promise I keep - always.  I never expected this...  yet here we are.  Gratefully.

I AM more determined than ever to try to educate so NOT ONE more parent will ever see their child suffer needlessly when Cannabis can help.  Had I known sooner - our son would have been eating medicated brownies as a toddler at bed time and yes I would have done what ever it took, even IF that meant going the illegal route, which i kinda did anyway..   Thank God. 
That was just over 10 years ago. No regrets. 

IF our government thinks they will not be assisting more children or will FEAR monger with cannabis and not allow any POSITIVE Cannabis advertising - instead of more lies - I'm going to make it personal mission to do the opposite, especially when I see that lovely FRIGGING glossy L.C.B.O magazine come delivered to MY DOOR, Booze promotion - glorification  (proven deadly) - in our local newspaper- but not life saving medicine awareness - no photos of Plants? Phhhhbbbt.  

          THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST NEWS I'VE READ IN A LONG TIME:
         link>>> THE DEA in it's newest OFFICIAL report states - 'ADMITs:
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          READ it yourself- FINALLY. NO ONE HAS EVER DIED from  CANNABIS.
Proof, they have been lying for many - too many years - and how many lives do they continue to destroy  still  with arrests for something less harmful than alcohol.. -less harmful than hotdogs.  Let that sink in.    Please.
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 ZERO DEATHS in history... 
Can you say the same for other medications suggested for Children - where cannabis is now proven to HELP?
No.

DEMAND.

One person can make a difference.
I'll continue to draw any & every way I  think might help bring awareness & education & pray instead.  It's my purpose & passion - lucky me.

Creatively Yours
g
xox
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Feel like getting HIGH?
Don't know why?
Thinking about  feeling fine?
Cannabis on the mind?

RELAX!  
It is a natural desire to want to feel high- why do you think little kids 'spin? 
Animals get high intentionally all the time.
Research is being done into how natural medicines, while getting us "high" actually could be protecting the brain- even rewiring it. 

People have been trying to get high since the beginning  of time- it's only NATURAL.
A God given right .
There is also this:

Constitution of the World Health Organization: Principles

• Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
• The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition.
• The health of all peoples is fundamental to the attainment of peace and security and is dependent on the fullest co-operation of individuals and States.
• The achievement of any State in the promotion and protection of health is of value to all.
• Unequal development in different countries in the promotion of health and control of diseases, especially communicable disease, is a common danger.
• Healthy development of the child is of basic importance; the ability to live harmoniously in a changing total environment is essential to such development.
• The extension to all peoples of the benefits of medical, psychological and related knowledge is essential to the fullest attainment of health.
• Informed opinion and active co-operation on the part of the public are of the utmost importance in the improvement of the health of the people.
• Governments have a responsibility for the health of their peoples which can be fulfilled only by the provision of adequate health and social measures.

Don't believe me? Prove me wrong.. do some research.
I know.
I have.

So don't feel bad for wanting to get HIGH.. soon you will be able to experience cannabis  comfortably, affordably and get high-   safer than alcohol..   research.

with Love
g
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Who I think is the King of 'American Dispensaries'...  so far? More soon. 
​Do you know of any? 
Please share!!

On the weekend My son invited me to the LIFT EXPO, It states on the radio
'Canada' premier cannabis EXPO..  Treating Yourself medical cananbis expo's were the Premier Expos. Seems like yesterday, boy they were fun.  Storm still 'a kid'.  Now I walk the EXPO with a 25 year old talented, intelligent, passionate & handsome, NICE young man.
If I do say so.  Of course I had a good day. 

I did hear a speaker & he boldly stated loud & proud- 'Do not kid yourself, if not for advocates & patients - cannabis would NOT be where it is in Canada Today. Fact.' Dana was also on point and loved the red shirt. 
How was it? It was informative - But I know it all - Hahahaha!! (Don't all females?)
There were many dispensaries, some I'm not aware of yet and know nothing about, some I DO know about and would advise ALL to avoid like the plague.  I've blogged about a few in the past.    PLEASE educate yourself ...    WHO do YOU SUPPORT with your dollar?
Are they GOOD people or just money making greedy assholes.  Do they believe in what they are doing? Or are they  just money making greedy..  
Do they care about cannabis as a medicine? Or are they just...        
WHO DO YOU want  GROWING YOUR medicine.
What you put in your body.  

Oh, there were many incentives I heard, sign up now and get your first medibe FREE!
Sign  here and get 15% off!   Sign here and get this sweet T!!
For me?? lol     I went to the First LIFT expo- a couple years back.. they've gotten better,  still not what TY was - I do  believe it will become as good in a couple years.

What I did NOT like: 
Seeing the dispensary of the one who 'stares me down in public'. lol 
& the one run by the person associated with Oxy.  Phhhhbt.  
The VAPE lounge IMO.. I felt not  'sanitary' I went outside and smoked a joint instead.
It  didn't feel .. 'fun'   Life is still about fun.  
Or very creative to be honest- except for that big GREEN thing and the 'airline girls.
I didn't FEEL FUN/comfortable/inspired.  
Bombardment of franchises - making me wonder & realize  - it is what it is.
Buyer beware.   Phoney people (imo), I did see a couple, who needs it - keep moving. 

What I did like: Walking around with Storm, noticing girls giving him a wink and smile from time to time.  lol       Seeing & Hugging many I've not seen in years.
Adam & Erin and Adam getting us our TWEED (giggle)  stash jars- which I like  ;)
Hugs from Gilles! My buddy from Advanced - and meeting his lovely wife for the first time, she's heard about me...  lol  
​Jimmy! From CannaMart He spied me - walked over grabbed my sore hand (very gently) and started to massage it. Wise man... perceptive.  We hit it off and  gave each other hugs with each passing! The cream NOW sits on my desk and I'm using it daily! 
​Patrick of Conspiracy Culture - he looked  REFRESHED! Antonio was at NORML Canada, Steve & Fillipe from CubeCaps - I hung out in the booth for a bit and I'd have to say.. people were raving about this product. Amy was there in heels  giving me hugs! Al & Butterfly grabbed me, unexpected for an interview - I apologize, I heard Tamara (who also loves small dogs) was listening and I told her about POPPY! & California- can you tell I'm ready for some California Dreaming?
I met a few new people Storm introduced me to, all wonderful - Of course.
I picked up Stickers for Josh's sketchbooks.
I was introduced to someone who  'Yeeeeeeeed!' lol at meeting me- and said she has a postcard by her desk! Geez,  for that response - soon she'll have a little original. 
EZRA, from the moment I noticed this man I thought 'what a nice guy'.
Ezra is a talented Photographer and more- above all else-  he makes me feel at peace being in his presence. Simple.  I'm told he  lives what he speaks. He wears HEMP head to toe - LOVE IT!  It was an honour.  He asked to take my photo.. which - you know- is a ? who knows if  you will catch me in twitchmode - He makes me smile and I was nervous.. oh well.  
I of course asked for a photo as well - turned out awesome (below)  & get this- I was right about him...  he is voted one of Canada's Nicest people!!
By ROOTS. I will tell you when it's time to vote. EZRA is nicest person I know, follow him!  We all need nice in our lives. I try to be nice - me makes me want to be nicer. lol 
www.ezrasoiferman.com   TWEED knows what they are doing when hiring him, imo.  
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I'm sure I'm forgetting a few many laughs- especially when the 'watering Giant' started to tumble! hee hee   I WAS ZONKED when home-  passed out in bed at 10.
IF you don't know- sure Go. $15. would be a better price ticket, IMO 
I guess I have to admit: I was Lifted by LIFT.  

With Love.
G

Worried about "the Children' getting Cannabis? 
Cannabis is still costly, not as easy to get as the media portrays and really... who wants to share their quality bud with a kid?  Not me.  Not anyone I personally know.
​ALCOHOL on the other hand is cheap, easily available (most only have to go to the family bar) and comes in a variety of cool,  colorful, creative,  tasty &  fun flavours! 
Everything you can think of! Bacon Flavoured Vodka is available.

What did you try first?   A sip of alcohol or a puff from a joint?
Be honest. What do you think most kids will try first?

Oh MY GOSH.. so, I researched 'ways to consume alcohol' and even watched a few youtube videos.  How desperate are some kids/people for a high? What does this tell you?
Drugs are NOT the problem, mental health is. 
Worried about your kid having a puff - PLEASE - pay attention, they are doing far worse with ALCOHOL  > NOW<  and it's not funny. Inserting a vodka soaked tampons to get a buzz so you don't get caught?  Ouch, what's that doing to lining of the vagina?
YODKA soaked gummies at school?  An existing problem long before cannabis gummies. Easier to make too, imo.
Booze filled cupcakes at recess... I bet it's happening right NOW.
I watched a kid snort whisky. WTF.. while his buddies laughed.
He looked about 16.  Mom?  Dad?  Have you not explained about brain damage?
Perhaps explain possible repercussions of such actions later in life..as their brains start to disintegrate.

See the brains pouring our the ear of the kid EYE BALLING VODKA?
IT's TRUE that is what will happen if you drink VODKA through your eyeball!!
Am I FEAR mongering- I F*cking HOPE so! 

Worried about Cannabis?
Check the bar.
Cheers.
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OH- For all that do not know: OUR TTC started random drug testing 'Toronto TRANSIT system' and  TWO people tested for being impaired'. WOW. 
Responsible for the safety of hundreds of thousands daily.
CHEERS.

Cannabis...    Stop the fear mongering. Start the educating.

With Love
g
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It's been a difficult week, it's not that I'm having an artist block - I can't seem to stop the ideas,  I'm just not in the mood.  Storm appeared at my studio door -  as long as I'm not 'sketching/thinking' you can speak to me - - - lol.   Visibly upset he reported the new 'proposed (from what I understand they are not set in stone YET) regulations around legalization. Under the new law if you give cannabis to a minor  you could go to jail as a major offence.  Storm remarked: 

"Mom, that means if it was 'now' - YOU would be doing more JAIL time  for introducing  me to cannabis than a pedophile parent who SEXUALLY abuses their kid." 

 I was speechless. Mouth ajar,  it took a moment to register ...   what?  
What did he just say?
Are you f*&%$#@ kidding me?  Is this the USA he is thinking about? 
Storm then turned and left.   

​This is terrible.  Cananbis has never killed anyone - offering a kid cannabis - is not the same as sexually abusing them and messing them up mentally for life!  
*** I AM NOT encouraging kids to use cannabis if they do NOT feel they need it.  Kids today are NOT stupid and I would rather they try IT first before they use pharmaceuticals which ARE proven to alter the brain and even encourage/cause suicide.  
I strongly believe there are many children/teens out there who could benefit from Cannabis.  
***IF ANY ADULT offers a child cannabis or ANY substance with the wrong intentions...
well they are just Nasty SCUM anyhow - there is NOT much anyone can do about it - WELL we could stop focusing on something that does not  physically HURT & focus on pedophiles - that would be a FANTASTIC start.  So many offer kids alcohol  to get them to PASS OUT.   A Strong cannabis edible would also make a kid pass out perhaps, I've never seen it.  Scum is scum.  EDUCATE your kids on SCUM before  cannabis.

Adults (mostly men) who have sex with children are mentally ill. 
Child abuse and child trafficking are on the increase. YOU have more danger today from your child being exposed to a pedophile on-line than you have to worry about cannabis.

Sending someone to jail for offering a minor cananbis - when a child RAPIST  gets less of a sentence is SHAMEFUL & FEAR mongering continued.  WHO made these rules?  More money and resources STILL wasted.  IF it is a NON VIOLENT CRIME
If it is scum offering kids cannabis with evil intentions- sure, give them what they deserve.


​You all realize...  I would be facing a major sentance.
I could be in jail for trying to HELP my son- longer than a parent who sexually abused their child.  There is something wrong with that- and it has nothing to do with cannabis    
PLEASE speak up and out and against this NEW regulation.  
No one deserve their lives ruined over a plant.  NO ONE!
That is WRONG.  Am I wrong?  
Focus.  We asked them to Focus, F-O-C-U-S and NOT fuck us.
Enough is enough. 

With Love
g

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Time for me to Focus. 
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 NAFTA tomorrow- We need to be watching closely!!!
OUR WATER IS AT STAKE.

Remember my trip to the museum with my son?  ;) 
I do, I think of it fondly & often.  It was a wonderful day full of ART & artifacts, birds, rocks, drugs (shaman's tools) - it was amusing, entertaining & enlightening!
WELL worth a visit!!
It was the Canadian Artist I remembered to research much later though, Rex Woods in particular &  it is how I came across the ‘beaver art - It inspired me on countless levels. 
Think about what it stood for.    It was one of those ‘Pokes from God’  literally I was working on a different cartoon idea when - ZAP, and the new idea wanted to be drawn first - lol -  it’c called INSPIRATION'.  A good way on this Good Friday for me to think of it.

*I believed when I drew it,  Canada would allow for  small privately owned and operated dispensaries. What happened to the Canadian Dream or as adults and allowing us FREEDOM of expression & to  make our own choices in this country?

I miss the days of  working at small privately owned galleries in Canadian snowstorms…  lol. I would walk around and look at every tiny detail for hours on end, then read magazines, write (no cell phones then) my friends letters- hee hee.
We all have great memories  ‘Growing up Canadian' in country as young as ours.
 
                            Canada is 150 year old this year - so much news.. 
Don’t assume, I’m not thinking of http://www.warmuseum.ca/the-battle-of-vimy-ridge/ missing my dad, thinking of other  family I am missing this time of year. 
I am actually thinking more of who is still here - like my own son, young family  & many others like:  Avery, Mia, Jack, Lilly, Hudson, Tom, Sam, Mike, Ashley, Tim, Lori, Taylor, Sophia, Jackson, Emma, Liam, Adam & Eve - ARE you getting my point?  

What next?  & IF you can’t have a cannabis bake shop - then what is to prevent ALL privately, small owned bake shops for all the same reasons? Home day cares - adios, small Pizza shops- chow Bello, retailers..  you can NOT discriminate against one and not the other. Not one small business is safe,  how many have we already lost to major retailers?

Hotdogs & trampolines  killed more CHILDREN than cannabis ever has.   Prove me wrong.  Do you understand my point?  

Next will it be: ONLY  'these brands may sell in our major chains..'  sigh.
 If you're going to kill this country then at least do it slowly.     Frig  
*not directed at Justin...   corporate greed' yes.
I wrote before - BIG LP's will probably win in the end anyway, as most will flock to them simply out of ease & they have bigger advertising dollars. At lest  people had an opportunity to  try.  There are so many talented  Canadians who deserve an opportunity to be  in this INDUSTRY.

Cananbis is an industry like every other & the hardest working in it have been the growers.  I have witnessed it first hand many times. IF not for them, we would not be having this conversation.  There goes 'our farmers again..  '
Not to mention other not Canadian owned companies will be making a lot of money.
Facts to ponder as you prepare for your first  un-educated “POT purchase.”

What is next?

NOT ALL who are rich are wrong or evil - far from it, we’ve been blessed to meet all sorts on this journey- although not wide my ‘variety’ of friends has been - everyone is the same - no matter  the pocket books.  Nice people &  not very nice people (imo).  Money usually had little to do with it.  This is more about profit at the moment than keeping just out of the criminals hands.  ‘       Which Criminals’ are we  talking about here? 
No wonder our LCBO wants a part.  It is the biggest 'booze monopoly' in the world.  I had no idea... correct me if I am wrong- I heard that on a pod cast the other evening.  

BTW my love, appreciation for respect for Justin Trudeau has not wavered, I know he is educated on cannabis & is far more concerned with people than plants at the moment.
As should WE ALL BE.  
I STILL have faith in the Canadian PEOPLE to:
         KEEP ALL Canadians  BUSY

 demand  what is right for ALL Canadians!  Not just the Cannabis educated Canadians, ALL Canadians  - For Generations to come - wether you grow or no.  Consume or no.
​The 'Dream/opportunity to succeed'  in this country is a human right for ALL Canadians. 


With Love
have faith
Georgia 
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My 4/20 T-Idea was inspired by another Canadiana, long time a go :

​Tomorrow 'Dorothy from Oz...'