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!!