Out with the old & in with the new!  New year!
New home, new town, new creativity!
Excited for 2020 - Absolutely!
Excited for every day.   
Thank God.  Truly.

Some Yoda wisdom.  
I wonder what yoda would tell his younger self?
2020 will be the year to wake up... one way or another.
We are all connected.

So far 2020 is fantastic! 

with TLC & THC
​G

Christmas Memories were made

This year- the first in our new home - memories were made!
Storm arrived Christmas eve & stayed a couple of days- Daisy was thrilled! lol - We all were.
We all agreed it was by far our most ‘peaceful’ holiday - how could it not be.. looking out ANY window at this lovely winter wonderland, you naturally feel- thankful.

I can’t stop smiling and thinking of our son & how much I love him.  His mission apparently this holiday was: to ‘keep his mom warm.   Hee hee hee We’ve have had a few days -20 weather  & I do not leave the house - I don’t like being cold.  The past couple of weeks I’ve not been able to go out & play with the dogs.  I just get too cold too fast- problem solved I have a new coat!  A Parka… designed for Canadian winters! He remarked - this way if the heat goes out you can put your coat on…    It makes me laugh just thinking of it.   He bought his dad has a wood splitter- making the log cutting so much easier… keeping mom warm.  I’m warm!!!

Storm suggested we go on a family  adventure & we went to the Halliburton Sculpture forest! Oh my Gosh, I can’t wait to go back in the summer & paint.  Several had the same idea- there were many dogs to meet & wish merry Christmas!  You can’t walk the forest as it’s for skiers’ (which I do not agree with) but we threw the ball and watched some toboggan on the hill also at the site. 

Wonderful meals- pulled off with an ease that impressed us all, we watched a couple of movies but mostly we sat & enjoyed each others company. MY gosh the girls LOVE when Storm visits. 
As do I.   I get it though - he is so busy now, traveling, working.. living. I really appreciate any visit & text - I think If I didn’t have these I’d be blue - even here, in our Eden.  That’s it.
That is what Christmas/Life is about.  

Norm made me a very cool gift - a custom cart to pull around the house! Arthritis sucks but most of the frustration (for me) is NOT the pain but the constant  little things’ I can’t seem to do - not with the ease I once had-  carrying a laundry basket  for example - I can’t physically do any longer - & it bothers me!  being in a bungalow- now I have a sweet LITE little wooden cart- designed to hold laundry baskets- to wheel around in my house. I’ve already put it to good use - for more than laundry.  Today he’s got a 'to do' list - longer than Santa’s! hahaha (just joking- kinda- lol).

Each day this home improves a tiny bit!  Everyday - is better.   I now have a cool light in the porch, a new light in the kitchen & a new security system that will catch any deer that walk on the property  right to our computer screens! I’m so excite to see Moose & Deer! 
​I know they are out there.. wolves, coyotes & bears too…   the birds I'm capturing with my cameras - ready to paint soon!

Christmas is over, no hangovers, no drama - awesome… we are all excited for 2020.  
I have all I want - right here!  
I can tell you I already know where my focus is going in 2020 - GOD. 
God in my art & in my life. I want to celebrate, appreciate & enjoy!  & the Lord will provide. 
 I  have faith.  

2020 will Provide more adventure, friends & creativity!
Happy Holidays! Wait until you see all the art I’ve been creating - ready to go for January 1st.  God, mushrooms, cannabis, creatures- the possibilities are endless!

with TLC & THC
Me ;)
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What do you think Santa's up to?  
I imagine he's  checking that list - for the second time.
The reindeer, fed hemp  and other healthy goodies are in training mode - it won't belong now.

We are all looking forward to good meals & good company and  stimulating conversation.  Thrilled not to be surrounded by consumerism Christmas'.  This year the tree went up and very few decorations with having a bungalow, open concept - you don't need it... what we have can be seen from everywhere.  The tree is the focal point, I enjoy it's glow at night but will appreciate the space again when it is gone.  December 28th.  

​Baby It's COLD outside!
You know as you watch the wood burn and don't feel as warm as you think you should.
We have other sources of heat but this is all a learning, enjoyable process that gets much conversation & calculation.  I wonder how much people pay for wood around the world?
We don't have to pay for it - yes, we do/did - with property purchase & work & it is work. 
It's a lot of work.  You feel very accomplished when watching the fire burn.  I do! lol 
Others 'sometimes' complain of sore backs - hee hee.    Chop wood & Carry water.

Less is MORE!  As I was decorating I started a give away box.  Less is More.  
More TIME to enjoy what you enjoy. 
I hope people 'give more time' & spend less $$$ this year.  
Less debt for 2020! Yippie!

Trump impeached?! Wow. Amen  
Let's hope America has a better year - decade - future,  NOW.   
Time to feed the birds. paint and: Log on!

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

It's Holiday ornament craft time!
This cute little idea was inspired by a visit to the library.  Tis the season! Tike to get creative - pull out the glue gun - grab the glitter it's time to get crafty! All you really need for this one is scissors, a bit fo glue or glue stick, some hemp string to hang it & I folded it so it would be a neat little sample - shold I decide to give it to someone - you'd have to rib open the "decoration" tho to get at it- oh well! Thats' what Christmas is about! Opening gifts.
It's the thought that should count, Christmas is not a good tim to go into debt.

Trump - Impeached- Well there's a Christmas wish come true - no gifts needed. ;)

Check out the  litttle Jingle decoration below - click on the image to print your own - 
colour own for extra creativity.  *You could also put int a tiny amout of bud to hang for someone on the tree.. weee!  Edibles are legal in Canada this Christmas - have you got yours?  I can only imagine sales & stockings being filled.  Don't hang too close to the fire.

Happy Holidays. 
Seasons Greetings & Merry Christmas 
Have fun - Joy & Peace...     impeachment will help!

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 
 

Painting cards- inspires paintings!  Cute little scribbles- turned into cards- sometimes turn into paintings  - here is a perfect example.   How does Santa cure his bud?  This is how.. lol
There's still time to pick up a few Christmas cards - I've also sold a few!  

Looking at this painting - I still might add some snow & change the deers eyes - is art ever finsihed?  Occassionally.   Bird is loving the view! I've taken some fantastic photos of all the birds recently - the painting is starting to form in my mind- LOTS of birds - at the feeder- the painting will take a couple of weeks easy - not even started.  I've decided to sneak B507 (Bird) into the wild bird painting as well.  Bird has posed for me (see below). Weee!
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Today I finish a fox & the ornament.  
​Paint every day - and you will master painting - and patience.. lol 

​HAVE a CREATIVE day - whatever you do! 
With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Chances are you've heard it already! Start Low & Go Slow.
Yes, I agree - it's the way to go when first trying edibles.   Tis the season &  Legal edibles are available!  Co doubts a few will make it into stocking stuffers this year & treats on the desert table. Clearly marked  (I hope) if any children are around - to ensure they do not get intot treats they should not.  The variety & creativity is at an all time high! I'm doing a little extra baking myself - for myself for the holidays.  Ho Ho Ho.. I don't start low.  ;)

I know what to expect from edibles & HOPE to achieve.  Cold damp weather- edibles help with pain on these cold winter days.. no longer a hot toddy for me (alcohol free) - I'll take a medicated carrot cupcake, thanks!
 Meet the Edibles- the newest gingerbread to grace the season!  
Just a friendly little reminder:  Start Low & Go slow! 

I've also noticed an increas of radio commercials - about Drugged driving - with a test that will detect saliva  for traces of cannabis & cocaine..  NO permission is needed for this sample- you must provide.  
I agree with this  also - IF you feel or ARE IMPAIRED by anthing...
PLEASE stay off the roads.  For your own sake & the sake of others.  
Just a week ago an accident not far from here, clainmed a life.  A father of three. 

Whats more important than getting HIGH?  Looking after your health .
For those acustomed to edibles: Hi Ho! Here we go!
Have fun & enjoy.

While painting this Poppy decided to jump up on my desk! First time ever.. she wanted to snuggle,  that we did.  Time to put up the tree & focus on a few christmas cards before I start the next panting.  

with TLC & THC 
​Me.

Thankful - Indeed!  
The weekend was perfect - from the latenight homemade french onion soup with homemade french loaf to the turkey dinner with all the trimmings - & at least 3 dead trees that needed to come down - came down!  Woohooo!
One tree in particular we noticed the first viewing, 'that trees got to come down, I was not concerned - I knew Norm could do  it.  We've taken down a few trees in 27 years.
Painting over the summer,  listening to the trees' I could hear that one tree in particular creek & moan & hoped we would get to it before it took out the bird deck.. lol  whew. 
The tree is down.  I am beyond thankful for these two who worked  - what a team & I did the dinner! Most of all for the stunning Canadian  thanksgiving weekend weather & backdrop that keeps me in AWE - and they are our trees.  Trees covered with woodpeckers, bluejays, nuthatches, chickadees and more!  We are only removing dead trees.

It was a perfect weekend.. I am very thankful.
Time to make Turkey pot pie & think - VOTE art & ONE year legalization art 
&  my round canvas which I'm starting next..  blessed - so much to be thankful for I'm gonna BURST!  Burst out in song- I'm teaching the dogs "Amazing Grace!" lol 

I'm thankful for all those in my life - those who add to each day like a background color that completes this canvas!

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

That moment Tinkerbell realized 'Edibles' are not as harmless as she thought...

I love edibles! My prefered is carrot cake that I make myself with medicated coconut oil that I also make myself- it's easier than you think.

Have you watched Rotten: Edibles on netflix?  I enjoy the Rotten series - very enlightening.
I know about edibles but I did learn a few points to ponder. - Edibles have a side effect that most don't consider - I bet more women than men do.
Weight gain.  I have gained 6 lbs since moving up here - 6 that I keep on!
Thank you Country Bakery - lol.

Weight gain is a problem for most & edibles are a very easy way to get - carried away.
I know. First - they taste so good - you want to eat more and all of it.  Don't - read the instructions, you won't die but you might get very HIGH - uncomfortably high, almost everone I know has a story to tell about edibles and having too much of a good thing- but there is also the problem of 'the munchies' - on edibles.  

Weight gain is on the increase as are weight related disease - please use caution.
I encourage all I know to have healthy snacks ready - just incase you get the muchies.  
Better to much on grapes than gummies! & IMO EVERY thing tastes better on cannabis - even carrots!  Medicated cookies- gummies, drinks - you name it - you'll see it soon.
Edibles are are the way IN.  

Interesting to note some think bud will fade - HA. Bud will never fade, many love bud as it is - no sugar needed.  Most of the time I medicate without all the "goodies"  but it's nice occassionally for a sweet treat'. 

I had so much fun painting tinkerbell - I painted 2! 
Tinkerbell giggling in the forest as happy as can be!  Double art day!
Give thanks ;) 

Happy Thanks Giving Weekend! 
Enjoy all the goodies - Medicated or not - Give Thanks! 
Cannabis is legal in Canada! 

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Netflix has 2 new documentaries: Weed the People & (I preferred) the Grass is Green 
I guess because I learned more from the second  that I did not previously know & one does discuss children but I know what cannabis does for children. Thank God.  If you don't, then watch both.

Why are people still being punished for cananbis use?
Studies - we need more studies - fuck studies - talk to others, open a history book - talk to rock stars & past presidents, there are many famous tokers of cananbis.
& then there is still ignoranc in the workplace & I thank  this guy for educating in Halifax: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/halifax-man-denied-job-because-of-cannabis-use-wants-others-to-be-aware-1.4428094    so, there you go Eh! WTF Canada- lets get the facts right- I think a company should be more concerned about drinking on the job - much more common - do they test for that? How about Opiates?
 I personally would not want to work for a narrow minded company anyhow.
On one chanel you can watch a documentary with babies medicating - on another you have a company not hiring - because a grown man had cannabis  LEGALLY in his system.
It all takes time I guess, I'm hopeful- we are this far-  after all! 

Weeee! 2 weeds for a long weekend - I've been gardening all day & am ready to pass out now..  so much gardening thanks to some guy names monty on netfilx.. lol - & the police open! wooot woot - or should I say Scruffy said Woof Woof!
 Time to imagine some relaxing fun.  ​Time to Go for a joy Ride!

Tomorrow is all about the Bees tho- being world BEE day.
& a I'm terribly disappointed in Georgia's decision - a statement painting that applies to both! Have a  lovely long weekend- I hope not to many fireworks are let off - if so please put ear protection in your babies ears!! Fireworks can cause everlasting damage to ones hearing.

With TLC & THC
Me! 

O000o Oooo just monkeying around for this mothers day!   It's a time for plants! What are you getting mom this year? How about her own potted cannabis planter for the patio? It's legal!    Imagine in a year or so you will see them at garden stores along with your petunias & hanging floral baskets!   We visited Leslie gardens today  -they have beautiful assortment of  healthy plants - it's looking very bee friendly out in the gazebo.

Have you watched the new doc on netflix Grass is Greener, it's well done & I learned a thing or two...  to still be arrested for  personal cannabis in the USA is absolutely shameful &  I completely understand the anger & frustration those incarcerated must feel watching all the white men in suits' now making millions.  
With education comes change.  

Happy Mothers day!
I still have animals on my mind as you can see..  I was obsessed with the little monkey in the warner brother cartoons  that wore a hat & played with the organ grinder.. who better for  my mothers day delivery.  

with TLC & THC
​Georgia