Halloween kitty sitting pretty.  Getting in the holiday spirit & playing with gouache.

Perverts & predators in the news... what else is knew?
They are NOT just in Hollywood but in every single industry which exists now.
There are even Snakes 'In the Grass' industry.  

What to do if you are sexually/emotionally being harassed at work:

1. Document EVERY little incident - from remarks to any touching.
    You are there to do your job, not be touched in anyway.

2.  SAVE proof, e mail, phone calls, texts, photos etc.

3.  Try to get a witness.

4. Report it to someone before it becomes a problem.  Labor boards, CEO of company
    If  not the CEO..  Alert  police & make sure family & friends are also aware.

5. Contact a lawywer.

6. Be STRONG- chances you are not alone and we see from example, almost daily now...
     these men & their abusive actions will no  longer be tolerated. 

7.  Have Faith in yourself & know you deserve better.
​      Always.

The more I read, learn & know-  the times are changing.  Be patient & have faith, those who need to be exposed... are.

With Concern 
Georgia

Next driving distracted & drugged. 

Happy ThanksGiving!  We had a lovely day yesterday, I must give credit where credit is due.. Norm actually pulled off a Full Turkey dinner, all hot, turkey cooked 'Right Side up' (lol unlike past years) & ALL on his own. Turkey, gravy, cranberries, roasted carrots, masked potatoes, squash, sweet potatoes, broccoli and set the table -  THEN did all the dishes- by 5 it looked like it never even happened! What a thankful thanksgiving.   

We cheered - much to be thankful for, especially with the scare we had this past week. 
I painted outback while dinner was being prepared, we walked the dogs, played with Daisy's new Squirrel flier and just enjoyed the day & each others company.  We also had a guest who is also an artist- so it was nice to see her working on  her own project - it inspired me- a sheet with 100 things you like to draw on in, line drawing. I'm having difficulty at 25- just thinking buy why not- I'll keep it by the T.V for when I feel like doodling - today, I put on my MONSTER brain!  Halloween- boy I love to paint it! Yeeeeeeee!!! 

On my desk  in the works are two cartoons regarding Cannabis in Canada. Yesterday reading the SUN was like reading FOX news. Fear Mongering will run rampant until this all settles. It's only to sell papers (a dying industry) and it appears written by sell outs.  I really use to admire the one columnist in particular, I grew up reading him & he was always informative- now I'm wondering , because I know this guy is INTELLIGENT, he knows the truth about cannabis and I would bet money he consumes it occasionally himself.
How long has he been selling out to us about other topics?
First of all  The 'King of Cannabis' is already taken, by a king  of cannabis- making the world a better place. King of Weed- fine by me- THANK you Trudeau- you are ending decades of unjust insanity amongst Canadians.  
It's that simple.

Someone will always complain & have something negative to say, but I don't forget Harper.  I don't forget living in fear and being told to put our cannabis in the kitty litter, I don't forget living in fear the police would come - to take my son's medicine.  I KNOW there are children around the world taking cannabis to help with very serious illnesses.
The "revolver candy" Some children take MORE than the candy mentioned - the loaded revolver- and do NOT DIE.  Lies. The opposite- It saves their lives!
NO ONE has ever died due to cannabis alone.

The article ended talking about a  revolver shaped medical candy - that someone "found" wow, go figure - lucky.  "Be ready to have 911 on speed dial" the fear mongering hints- YES, absolutely always have 911 on speed dial- in case your children ingest ANYthing accidentally- Lord knows there are countless ways children can get seriously ill and even die with all we have in our homes ALREADY.   Much of it not intended to eat, like dishwashing tablets.. small batteries (I'll never forget what I learned about kids who eat them and the pain it does to the small bodies  :(  F*CK it makes me mad- this bullshit! - It's wasting time and hurting - these lies.

To hint - this candy is like a loaded revolver- is disgusting- he is playing on the recent events of the united states IMO and it is shameful.  IF he really cared- write that- exactly a story about what really kills kids in this county and all over. Real guns.  Or write about anything truthful..  how do these people sleep at night?  
All he is doing is adding to  lies and adding stress.  
Is he to blame alone?
No, all who read and follow like sheep and do not educate yourself - You are to blame.
You are to blame for your own health problems and your children if you are not doing research. Knowledge is available to us, take the time.

I am almost OFF of my gabupenrtin btw. From 15 a day to one - I had to do it slow I hear all the nightmares.. and I AM feeling BETTER. HAPPIER, AWAKE, energetic.  FRIG, why did I do it?  I am 'clearer thinking, walk better and have more energy! Yes, I feel my face pain a bit more- it's not like it's not happening.  Pain I can learn to work through, pray through, draw through, breath through. The main factor was I felt my eyes doing something strange'  and it was new- - I researched side effects and found it can commonly cause people to have involuntary eye movements- as IF I don't have enough! Forget that  -OFF.  
Here is a list of side effects for any still taking them, I can't tell anyone what to do, I can only share my own personal truthful experience.
The side effects with the * after all are I was feeling on a regular  basics.
I'd like to thank my Dr. friend in California, when I visited he convinced me it was not good and he really encouraged me  to get off of them. 

Gabapentin Side Effects:Applies to gabapentin: oral capsule, oral solution, oral suspension, oral tablet
Along with its needed effects, gabapentin may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking gabapentin:
More common

• Clumsiness or unsteadiness  *
• continuous, uncontrolled, back-and-forth, or rolling eye movements*

More common in children  ( PLEASE, PLEASE, re think this for your kids)

• Aggressive behavior or other behavior problems  *
• anxiety  *
• concentration problems and change in school performance*
• crying *
• depression *
• false sense of well-being *
• hyperactivity or increase in body movements *
• rapidly changing moods *
• reacting too quickly, too emotional, or overreacting *
• restlessness *
• suspiciousness or distrust *

Less common

• Black, tarry stools
• chest pain
• chills *
• cough *
• depression, irritability, or other mood or mental changes *
• fever *
• loss of memory *
• pain or swelling in the arms or legs   * Lymph-nodes???
• painful or difficult urination
• shortness of breath *
• sore throat *
• sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
• swollen glands    *!!!***
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• unusual tiredness or weakness ***
• Abdominal or stomach pain
• blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
• clay-colored stools
• coma
• confusion  *
• convulsions
• dark urine
• decreased urine output *
• diarrhea *
• dizziness *
• fast or irregular heartbeat *
• headache *  NOW gone- they had been increasing steadily**
• increased thirst *
• itching or skin rash
• joint pain *
• large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
• loss of appetite *
• muscle ache or pain *
• nausea *
• red skin lesions, often with a purple center
• red, irritated eyes
• unpleasant breath odor
• vomiting of blood
• yellow eyes or skin

Some side effects of gabapentin may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common

• Blurred vision  *
• cold or flu-like symptoms  *
• delusions 
• dementia
• hoarseness
• lack or loss of strength *
• lower back or side pain *
• swelling of the hands, feet, or lower legs
• trembling or shaking

Less common or rare

• Accidental injury
• appetite increased
• back pain
• bloated or full feeling
• body aches or pain *
• burning, dry, or itching eyes *
• change in vision *
• change in walking and balance *
• clumsiness or unsteadiness *
• congestion 
• constipation *
• cough producing mucus
• decrease in sexual desire or ability *
• difficulty with breathing *
• dryness of the mouth or throat *
• earache
• excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines * especially an hour after taking.
• excessive tearing *
• eye discharge
• feeling faint, dizzy, or lightheadedness *
• feeling of warmth or heat *
• flushed, dry skin *
• flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
• frequent urination
• fruit-like breath odor
• impaired vision *
• incoordination *
• increased hunger
• increased sensitivity to pain
• increased sensitivity to touch *
• increased thirst *
• indigestion
• noise in the ears *
• pain, redness, rash, swelling, or bleeding where the skin is rubbed off
• passing gas
• redness or swelling in the ear
• redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
• runny nose
• sneezing
• sweating *
• tender, swollen glands in the neck *
• tightness in the chest *
• tingling in the hands and feet *
• trouble sleeping *
• trouble swallowing*
• trouble thinking*
• twitching****   F*CK!  ;(   NO thanks!
• unexplained weight loss *
• voice changes
• vomiting *
• weakness or loss of strength *
• weight gain

Wow.. How about an article on what common prescribed medications do to Children, how they can REALLY HARM & KILL. Unlike Cannabis.
This week is my last on this dangerous drug.
I've increased my cannabis  intake- I smoke all day long, edibles too at night. 
I've had a candy or two that has been as potent as mentioned int he article... how did I feel? GREAT. Relaxed, happy & rested and had a fantastic sleep afterwards.
​
Thank God.  

Canadian Cannabis Hypocrisy  (one example).. simple for all to understand. No lies

With LOVE
​G

There is nothing like painting to ease my mind.  
Painting saves lives.. mostly the artists & then some times paintings touch something in others.  I don't paint thinking of others... I think of the painting.  Lost in shades of browns & green with bits of blue and dots of purple. Not sure why the 'dots' evolved but that blue sky was just a little too boring. 

I like to start first thing, usually start around 5 or 6 and paint off and on the entire day- with this incredible weather we are having - the late summer is a bit of a distraction- loving every sun ray. Size does matter! When it comes to brushes! I start with the big to base color & then most is completed with a small brush - the smallest a 0'.  I think a week - two is  a long time for a painting but  just read of this artist who spends no less that 2 months on each- his detail is lifelike.  

This Afternoon Delight bear will be finished later today! My son & I are off to a wonderful breakfast and a couple of appointments- then back home to finish- I'm excited & can't wait now to have my bear in my bedroom! My own daily mental reminder to embrace and give thanks for every new day & natural healing available to us all & my own inspiration to GET BUSY! Paint.   I read a quote - simple & true.. want to be successful?
Focus on your own life.  

With all that is happening in the world NOW... I realize how trivial my own problems can be. Spain, Puerto Rico, the USA &  gun violence. Weather.. death.. disease outbreak. 
I am grateful to spend my days painting, surrounded by love- 2 legs & 4.  Give Thanks!
Tomorrow - my complete bear!  & this weekend is Thanks Giving!
I don't know about you but I'M GIVING THANKS, simply to be alive.
NOM NOM NOM! Let the pie baking begin! 
with Love
​G

This octopus is a work in progress- just like me. Us. 
His tangled legs force me to focus as they twist and get lost in each other..
You will like him- He is very cannabis friendly.

 I've discovered,  I paint octopus when I'm dealing with something I really need to process.

On my mind..   California.  
I KNOW why I was to go.  A test to myself. 
Sitting on the beach, long walks with Poppy & a lot of alone time.
Painting time. I felt physically better. It was not just the weather. 
It was many things, I didn't do much or  go many places.  My friend was a vegetarian so in many cases that's what I had also & have to say I've not had meat since. Really! I've no desire for it.  As you might imagine I'm cooking without it - so all around everyone is eating less meat or they don't eat- or get takeout.  Not my problem.  Less Pig  for sure.
I'm looking after myself  and cook what I feel is best for this bod & mind. 
I am not saying I won't eat meat again, I will saver the experience' and not just eat it to eat it
-  a beast had to die for it.
 
A new CALM appears to have kicked in..  thank you California.
I'm giving all I have to think about to what I do want.  Calm, Love, Peace.
​I know exactly what I need.  I've thought about it for  years.
Bring it on!   I work for it...   isn't anything worth having even better if you work for it?

                  My body is a temple.. not suitable for poison in any form.
                                               Plant, animal, chemical or human.  

Since home & medicating properly I'm noticing a huge improvement again back to focusing and painting. I have had much time to process my  California experience.  It appears my friend I visited is no longer communicating with me.. he was disappointed and verbally expressed this to me a couple of days after my arrival - it wasn't going as he expected.  Too bad. Even though honourable intentions were expressed before the vacation things changed, so did the dynamics of my vacation- but this was o.k.- it forced me and Poppy to have a lot of alone time - thinking and crab watching.
I was upset at the time but later I laughed with Storm and said "what can I say -Your  Mama is just too damn desirable!!"  

Boundaries were made clear before I even left. It went as I expected. I had no misconceptions of what my vacation was going to be - a vacation.  Cest la vie- I've made several attempts to continue our friendship.  Do I feel bad - no.   I've done nothing wrong.  I'm not making any apologies for others behaviours any longer.
It's sad though.. a friend lost- why- a hurt EGO.  Men.  
Arrrrrgh. What ever, I walk away - held held HIGH. 

My body is a temple, I have no intentions/need of  being  'intimate' just for the sake of a F*ck.  At the age of 53 - it's nice to be strong enough not to cave to OTHERS desires if I'm not feeling them myself.  How many times do women in particular do this?  Too many.
​
The dogs missed me & Bird had me concerned... he really missed me.  
Next vacation I might smuggle him with me!  lol  Joking. 
Next vacation - I am going  alone... I made up my mind.
Not one single  thing to worry about but me... up in the mountains on a peaceful county side.  

From this day forward Everything  that goes into this body will be deserving.
Just as I AM.  

What will you place in your body today?  Is it good For YOU? Mentally & physically?
Will it nourish or just fill you up with junk that will only make you ill in the long run.
Think about it - with every nibble.


With Love
​g

​Back to this tangled green Cananbis love.

Yesterday was the 4th of July.. a big day here in the USA.
It might surprise you but I didn't partake in any festivities...  this was my choice.
Red, white & blue all over...  flags every where you walk.   American pride.

This 4th was surrounded  with somber feelings in the USA.
The president - well... I don't need  to tell you how many feel over here about him.
Hard to celebrate 'freedoms' when so many are NOT free.
Not free to live a good, productive life without fear of being deported.
Not free to use natural medicine, not free to even express your opinions on many levels here.  Look at he American Prison system..  not free and many not guilty.
​
I also opted out of fireworks.  My heart was not into it.
We instead went for a walk and then painted out back listening to Fireworks - so loud I could feel them every time they went off.  Poppy was not fazed by them, nor was I.
​My bears had love painted into them as always. They felt it. 

Joshua  visited me for a couple of days but he too is on his continued adventure to draw 'SIN CITY  (he is sketching the world) I've flipped thought his sketch book in amazement and enjoyed watching this alien adventure comic appear!
What a friend I have in Joshua... coming all this way to hang with me.
He makes my heart swell. 
I introduced him to a great vegetarian pasta dish- I created myself!  
I think along with Poppy- he couldn't tell this Chorizo was not  MEAT!
 lol & every spaghetti noodle went missing! 
He's away today and I will miss him- I hope it does not take another 6 years for us to hang out- he is staying in California, I just might see him again.
I'm heading home soon too.

With love
g