April 2nd and today I'm thinking ahead- June as a matter of fact.
In my search to own the perfect mushroom calendar (and not finding one) I have created one! 2019 will be a year for Magnificent Mushrooms!  
As you are aware - I love mushrooms  - eat, medicate and research!
& I happen to 'love' the current Foray Director of the MST .. hee hee hee  
It was when we started to attend Forays began my Amour Adventure'  (practicing for France) with fungi seeing the living bodies - all different, colorful, alien in appearance, frightening when understand a tiny nibble of one type can kill you  yet the thought of the enoki in my fridge frying has me drooling..  I flip through my sons magazines and books and   easily become fascinated - Have you seen Blood Tooth Fungi?  I can guarantee you if walking in the woods and you spied it out of the corner of your eye- you would walk over and bend down and think "Is that alive? Is that dead?  Is that Blood? Is it alien!?"  lol
If you had no clue that it was just  one of the countless captivating samples of mushroom strangeness' out there, that is.

Then I realized... I Love painting mushroom (almost as much as cannanbis) and just LOOKING at them, to paint you have to study - the more I study the more I want to see - taaaaadaaaaa  my calendar is being created.  :)  I have shown very few, but it is a definite hit!  Each illustration has taken me 2 days for not very large originals.  First, I  choose the month (face down) the mushroom found me...   : )   Set up each page and I really weighed IF I should use 'type font or paint the actually Month and numbers - Freehand was the final decision.. 

None of us is perfect - yet each one was created perfect in Gods  Endless Universe!
My numbers are  perfect -  as they are only enhanced by the nature of their surroundings.

:) Thank you, Fungi Friends.
I woke today and could not wait to sit here.. after bird duty *please WELCOME back some of our Feathered Friends!  I have chosen the name for the calendar-  presented when complete... still a few steps, printing, packaging  & off they go.  200.
One on my wall in my office, Storm has asked ordered one - 199, 198, 197...

If you are interested- I highly recommend you stay tooned, I'm working and several different projects and will share them here when ready.
I can't wait to finish JUNE! Storm took one look this a.m. and went:  
"Whhaaaaattt?! Your adding one of them? Wow...." 
:) I love the Foray Director.  hee hee hee

BYT- I cheated with decorating the cake (below) - much my amusement it made everyone laugh and He really looked  cute.  The message he was sending was  "I love you, This Much!"
Is there any other message needed?

Happy Easter Monday, just thinking about Jesus calms my  heart & mind.
He restores my soul.

With TLC & THC 
Georgia 

It's Easter weekend and there lots to do.. actually  - it's all done!  Easter bunnies have been made & decorated! I have company coming and they go home with a gift - homemade! Poppy is testing them out and they passed - no wobble - isn't she fricken the cutest!!?
Sat there until I lifted her out now on my lap as I type - Norms in the kitchen making sliders, Storms rolling some medicine to enjoy during a movie later with dinner- it's peaceful & I'm grateful.  The house is clean, I've got a painting on my desk and tomorrow there will be Easter dinner  at the table!   Nothing too fancy.. Simple but good.

Storm and I hung out in the kitchen while he made 'picked chips'- noting the one in particular was a 'nuclear warning- I hope not- life right now is good.. spring is around the corner - I'm working on a few projects which I am very excited about, everyone is busy and I can't help but feel - still- Life is only going to get BETTER.     F*ck Trump.  
Finally...

I apoligoze for not showing you my current project - but it's a work in progress  and will be AVAILABLE in a month or so to purchase.   I want to take this opportunity today 'Thank you.  Weekly, I am asked about my art and purchasing prints or originals which is business & business is daunting - so I rarely sell or do anything about it- but some of you have become pretty persistent as of late -  so I did it!  I've got some things being printed in small numbers - limited editions.  
Once gone - gone. No re print..  it will be on to a different project.
ONE is  already planned for the next 3 years!  

On a side note- I'm still dreaming about France- lol - Literally - and I don't know what it's about  but this a.m., I was dreaming about a romance in France and I was with ... (LOL) Dan - Oh, my gosh I'm cracking up- Storm also had a good laugh.. I guess because I researched him bit recently- In my dreams I was with that  20th century cave man.  Yes, in my dreams- I doubt very much in real life -  either of us would think it was more a nightmare. It did cause me laughter first thing this morning and it's a great way to start the day - laughing at myself.

 Well- there still a tiny bit to do and always painting to be done..  
Have a Great Easter! What will you create?

With TLC & THC 
​Georgia

 I'm full blown Easter mindset - Spring excitement? Possibly.
This was very enjoyable to paint, incredibly relaxing, each tiny brushstroke representing a word in a prayer.   It took 2 days. 
The wise bunny paints the realistic universe on each egg as the imagined 'painted sky' swirls above.  Covered with tiny dots of gold detail this bunny sparkles  above my desk at least until Easter has passed.  Now I've got 'chicks' on my mind.  

With TLC & THC
Georgia
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By the way I was gifted the  loveliest pencils to draw with - no excuses!
3 boxes, erasers & sharpener!  
​Time to Get busy.      

With Tlc & Thc
​G

Merry Christmas!  It's been a wonderful morning, everyone opened their gifts and Daisy promptly destroyed hers... Poppy  & Scruffy both got new blankets to snuggle in.  My favourite gifts this year - The Original painting by a young talented artist friend, which is in the wall unit but will be on my desk after the holidays, my son gave me the 'Key to Bird Kingdom', we talked about going but keep forgetting- now, I have 'the key' & my beautiful bird daytimer to remind us,    ;)    

The birds have been fed- indoors & out- and to thank us we've already seen two vibrant red cardinals and a wood pecker &  screeching "EEEEEEeee - thanks' from our 11 bluejays for the peanut breakfast this Christmas  Morning!  

I thought of many people last night, it was a quiet Christmas eve.. my thought for everyone were all Positive, even to those I've not communicated with.  Christmas, thinking about Jesus, I do every day but today is especially important - even tho- did you know they do not think 'today' was the actual birthdate of Jesus & the Bible does not give a specific date or even month - as a matter of fact there are indications it might have been slightly warmer- either way I do associate Christmas with Jesus.  

If there is anything I continue to learn - we never know why some people behave as they do- but if you dig deep enough it usually stems from fear or being hurt themselves, it helps me forgive faster.. Forgive yes - at the same point I go into the new year with the attitude-  I have forgiven, not forgetting (once bitten, twice shy)  & I'll be sharing.   Not forgetting will ensure I keep moving forward, the forgiving is awesome- know why- the sooner you do it- and mean it- and I do (it's easier than You think)  you can continue to focus on what matters in your life and life your purpose!  I guarantee you - suddenly even thought of  those people will disappear.. & you will continue to advance. Forgive this holiday- you don't need to do it outloud.. whisper it in your mind  & let it go.  It is the best gift to give yourself & others.

Later this week...  if you want to donate your money - how about to those who REALLY need it  &  Bible thumping  & Thrill kills..  but for now- the bird is in the oven, it might be my last turkey - my days of eating animals are over I feel, the desire & enjoyment is there less & less and healthier option are easier & easier with the help of PIN.   I realized I'm out feeding all these birds and there is a big bird in my oven.  I'd be terribly upset if someone ate 'Bird. This is Birds second Christmas, he is pleased with his seed bell & sweet potato.

Have a Wonderful time today! If you're not into the socializing- or hungover (many are today) just sit back, chill & enjoy the lovely sunshine & snow. Until Next year Santa- my Christmas paintings for 2017 are OVER.  

Merry Christmas 
Georgia& Family - 2 legs & four.

There are a few  recipes I can make  from heart.. not many  but my favourite meals, usually  nothing too fancy more - comfort food.  We all know how to make a few things and Tis the season to be baking- throw a few simple ingredients together and you'll have cookie in no time & there are several interesting vegan cookie recipes on PIN I'm noticing.  I'm tempted to try.. as I enjoy a delicious gingerbread cookie  from   'Cookie it Up ' a local - Aurora, cookie company - they are delicious. 

There are dangers that come with every holiday but ever prevalent at Christmas -
Impaired Driving is at the top of the list.  How many have said "I know my limit" or I'm o.k. to drive when others can clearly see you are not.  It is common, it happens.  
It's not worth the 'chance" .. even if you are careful  unfortunately the odds of impaired drivers are greater during the Holiday season.  Cheers.  ANYthing that impaired you when you operate a vehicle is not wise. IF you are not use to the effects of *cannabis I don't recommend it- please, make no mistake - I don't recommend driving with any distractions and the worst one is the PHONE.  There are many.. food ( multi tasking), passengers, surroundings - it's endless. I am aware there are others who do use cannabis as the medicine and will have it in their systems - especially people who suffer with chronic pain and would be if not using cannabis a prescribed Opiate for pain- how will they justify one and not the other? If I sit of too long I feel pain. I must medicate on long drives- just as I would be with pills if not using cannabis.  These laws have to be justifiable.

Please do not be impaired when driving at any time if you can help it..  There are already extra distractions like SNOW *** and Holiday decorations, Christmas trees and people dressed like elves walking their reindeer dogs.  
This sentiment carries well into the new year. Are you excited? 
 
A new year is always interesting.
I hope everyone has a safe & happy holiday -we've have had a great past week..
We've socialize more in a week than I do most months! lol  I've put on some weight I think!  ;) The snow is here... it's almost Christmas day!   I'll resume with other thoughts after a couple of days off - painting. I think I'll paint Jesus for Christmas. ;)
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Seasons Greetings!!

Ho Ho HomeGrown!  Santa had a little 'test drive' to Canada to prepare for his long night of working.  Imagine, this time next year it will be LEGAL in Canada to  consume cannabis! 
Ho Ho Ho!!  Tempted to call one friend in particular and ask 'Remember when you remarked: "I was dreaming, IF I thought Cannabis would become legal in OUR LIFETIME!"   I'm dreaming to think I'll ever hear her apologize.
I know it & she knows it.  That is enough.

Dreamer I am!!  I believe in miracles, dreams and signs!  
Other than the GREED we are witnessing  from our own ONTARIO government-  Kathleen Wynn  does appear not care about Ontarian's - it is obvious to EVERYONE she cares about $$$.  She is bleeding us dry.  Hydro, taxes and not legalization -  glorified prohibition - is more like it. GREED especially obvious when Ontario is NOT willing to allow for privately owned dispensaries. Alberta appears IMO to be doing the best job at the moment for all with the exception of  no allowance for vaporizers in hospitals. Which will be contested sooner or later and the patient will win. I for one would ONLY  consider brain surgery again if that were my option after recovery - I KNOW from experience the other traditional prescribed medications did NOT work for me  & is proven on my hospital records and only added stress after my surgery.  I would demand and get legal representation if need be regarding the matter this time & I'm not a 'fan of sueing' unlike some who appear to make it a profession.  *We all pay when we waste time with some issues.

I sent an e mail to our own Mayor of Georgina  she has replied (& I thank her):

Hi Georgina, I have not made any comments regarding the issue of dispensaries in Georgina, other mayors and Council’s have taken a position on the issue but not here in Georgina.   We have been waiting for the Federal and Provincial governments to provide more information to us at the municipal level, and we will have a report coming to our Council in the new year.  Do I have concerns, yes, there are so many unknowns at this point, which I hope we will have answers to in the report to council.

& now .. just a few Points to ponder if NOT permitted a dispensary:

As adults, paying taxes, responsible hard working- we will be forced to DRIVE elsewhere (so much for being concerned with impaired driving) - to purchase a legal drug- which has been PROVEN (many times over) to be less harmful than ALCOHOL - of which we can easily purchase several places.  Including online via the postal service.
Is this not the same as telling us  "We can't be trusted to behave like responsible adults and come to our own decisions? It is STILL PROHIBITION and we have no choice. 

What about the INCOME we will be losing as a community? 
Instead of 'promoting small local business' - which already SUCKS in Georgina- (can someone PLEASE open a decent bakery in Keswick?)  we would be promoting 'GO shop in Newmarket, Barrie or even Toronto  and while you're there.. we all know how it works- you'll also get lunch, drinks and pick up a few other goodies you need. ALL money that could have been spent in KESWICK for example. In your own home town.

How about jobs?  I know people in the business - no kidding. I KNOW the jobs this business will create- if we stall- we will be losing opportunities and losing business FACT - it will ONLY be a matter of time anyway. READ the news - it's not fake numbers $$$ have you read how much some have already made? Phhhhhbt...  
​Employees, advertising dollars (local) promotional events, like all businesses the opportunities just starting can be limitless! Rent- revenue giving back to the local communities. Surrounding businesses will benefit instead of sitting beside an empty unit.

Without reading I've no doubts they will claim it's for the safety of our children. BULLSHIT. Nothing is going to stop kids who want to try cannabis - it never HAS for centuries - this is fear mongering.  I'd like to ask Margaret to consider what she'd be more comfortable with: a kid sitting down with a  bottle of Jack Daniels or a Joint, because  I'm not comfortable with either myself- but I am aware -  by removing one of these choices we encourage the other. The first  Gateway DRUG for far too many is ALCOHOL & It's deadly.  It's just as easy a drive/bus trip  to newmarket when no options are available - WE ARE FORCED to continue to use the black market - Georgina will still be buying corner drugs illegally- because it will be easier.

Georgina residents - if you believe in cannabis or not, if you will use it or not -  it is an opportunity for business, growth and it is obvious to even our own government expected to rake in $400 million they expect in taxes - .. it should be OBVIOUS to any small community - it's gong to be big business.  It will help in keeping out street dealers if there is an option to go an buy clean, safe, affordable  "recreational" medicine. 
It will forever be MEDICINE in my mind. Thank God.

You can reach our Mayor and share your own opinion (please do it respectfully.. I called  'that' politician a "Coward." in a facebook message-  he responded - more on it soon)  I think it's only fair we get to express how we feel .. after all - we pay their salary.   I thinks Margaret is doing a thoughtful job so far for the GOOD of all Georgia... not just me, Georgia.  lol
​I do miss seeing Robs smiling face.

Everyone in every community should be permitted to weight in on these issues which effect where we live.

https://www.georgina.ca/municipal-government/mayor-and-council/mayor-margaret-quirk

Ho Ho Ho! Time to go bake some medicated Christmas cookies- for Santa  & me..  
Hee Hee Hee.

With love
Georgia 

*WE ALL suffer  while valuable time, resources, police, great minds minds are prevented from solving true violent crimes & murders like mising WOMEN for one example...
Child trafficking for 2, robbery, physical abuse charges, sexual assault, VIOLENT crimes where  humans/animalws are actually getting hurt instead of this time wasting, distraction called cannabis.

Does everyone forget the definition of cannabis?
This is not rocket science my fellow Canadians - humans.
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Painted With Love
Georgia

TLC & THC

Tis the Season for mixed feelings fa la la la la, la la la la.
Not long now and it will be Chrismas day.  
1/2 of me is excited the other cant wait for it to be over.  Literally.
Norm put up the tree and decorated and has placed presents under it.
I added a few of my favourite decorations to the tree and put up the nativity.
As Christmas draws closer I look forward to it being OVER.  

It's a time when we watch movies, see adds and it's all 'just perfect'. The lights, glitter, outfits, new toys, turkey, tables happy times spent with family during the holiday season.  Not quite. Instead many are reminded of  family feuds', those already gone,  not having what you think you need, trying to please too many at one time, peer pressures, not having enough money to make others "happy" there is never 'enough $' I think, as I read of a billionaire couple in a murder  suicide today. Many think it is the 'worst time' for suicide, it is not- it's the spring...  I would not be shocked if statistics don't show a few Christmas dinner set it off in motion though.  This past week, in anticipation of  the holidays I've had several mention "family"  because "it's the holidays "- I get it, but what's changed - other than the date on a calendar?  Some sound excited and others not so much.

No, I'm not partaking in  fakes flakes this season. 
Call  'Me the Grinch for a good reason!
Fake smiles, and pleasant chatter to only find out later - you don't really mater!
Plastic trees, Styrofoam  snow & fakers smiles all a glow.
Ho Ho Ho - Hell No! 

If there is one thing I learned by now I choose who I spend my time with because of how they make me feel when I am with them- not because of holiday pressure.

Add to this Holiday Merriment this condition'- that many would rather I did not speak of... only they do NOT understand what it is like living 'with it', so it is really easy for others to judge and remark how they think one should deal with such things.  
Can you eat a meal without your face contorting to the point your throat pulls tight trapping the food in it? Does  every meal  feel like your going to choke, constantly?
Is this difficult for you to read or relate to ? Imagine living with it. 
Can you carry a conversation without your own face pulling to one side so powerful if you are walking you will lose your own balance? Can you laugh or even smile without getting jolt of excruciating paint  from the top of your head to your thigh - just on one side? Can you hold a paint brush or fork now that your one hand won't  bend at all and the seconds on the way? Can you normal wear boots or shoes? I can't.. so my desire to "Dress up" for the holidays also has diminished slightly.  Slightly, because the other 1/2 does enjoy it.
If this is not what 'your day' is like and you are in the Christmas spirit - then HO HO HO! Seasons Greetings!  

What do I like about Christmas?  The glitter, the snow.. the kids smiling and waving at the display..  the thought that people are nicer this time of year. Christmas cards- I do love them -I'll admit, sending them and getting them.  Genuine wishes of love from people, some family but mostly friends. Homebred cookies. Chocolate. Seeing Daisy open her gift (she can't wait)..  Traditional decor, the lights! The logs of fire crackling with christmas carols in the background.  Classic feel good Christmas Movies'.. drawing elfs, reindeer and Christmas decorations in general! Gingerbread men & women!  Warm drinks with whipped cream.  Snuggly blankets with Poppy (she has a new Christmas blanket - she opened it early) & all the COLORS! The dogs make any occasion merrier- as does my bird and cat - We sing Christmas carols during the day as we paint and play.  It is also a time when I do get my painting/art/crafting supplies- which always leaves me excited for the new year to come, once Christmas is gone.

There's also the one other little detail that you hardly see or hear about anymore.
Jesus..   the idea behind Christmas.

Some will be sitting in Church again this Christmas - putting on a 'good show', do they practice Jesus's message?    Hardly.  
Ho Ho Ho - it's all for show.  
Shame on me,  for behaving  this way at Christmas...
Shame on you for behaving the way you do the rest of the year.

I am sending time with several people over the holidays and looking forward to each one.
My days of faking are over.  I'm excited now, to be pantingly first 'Hippo for Christmas', it is by far the cutest Holiday jingle in my opinion.

2018 - I'm looking forward to some HOOPLA! My heart & brain have been studying and are excited to start some new social experiments!  :D 

Be Good to YOURSELF this Christmas. 

with Love
​Georgia

Ha Ha Ha - Ho Ho Ho.. tis the season!  No, really.. 
I'm painting Christmas cards- a few get originals.. and then the list for cards
I might have left them too late this year,  my printer is awesome so if i do, i do - if I don't,   I don't.    & while painting  a Bee for my office for the new year, she has been buzzing around a canvas in my painting room for months I do a bit here & there.. it's starting to look almost finished.'  When is a project finished.. I've see artists work and work and work through the same painting and occasionally I THINK to myself I think you're over working it"..  

Over worked, over thinking, over stressed..  tis the season to become over tired.
BahHUMBUG kicks in..  Only when I read how OTHERS are falling into deeper debt. Canadians as a whole are getting deeper in the hole.   How much should you spend?
              Around 1 per cent of your gross annual income.
It sounds reasonable when you read the article. January 15th is the most depressing day of the year, when the bills start to arrive. IF you read this blog - you are aware of my HORROR with credit card experiences when I became ill and how I had mine paid off BY MasterCard for ABUSE.  Verbal and mental abuse when I was already suffering after brain surgery- and more... I refuse to have a credit card now. YOU do NOT NEED ONE.
IF you need to buy something with a credit card- You take your money and go buy a PREPAID card, you can use it anywhere. The stress that comes with debt can leave a feeling of regret that build up over time.. especially as you go deeper in debt.

It's true, Kids don't always understand- they will one day.. but others who love you & truly care for you will understand if you can NOT afford to go into debt for a Christmas gift- and even if they DON'T - who cares- it's your debt! Don't do it.  

There are presents under the tree already- it's Norm.  Yes, we can afford gifts, we have no debt.  Still, why buy - just to buy.  It's a mind trap some get caught up in forever.
It is the first year- without ANY debt (finally) and some money to spend - some might celebrate with a big screen TV!  Not me..  I'd like to keep it that way. NO debt.
Do I sleep better NOW.. debt free?       You bet. 
Do I worry about answering the phone anymore?  No.
Do I dread the bills arriving in the mail- sure- lol,  but never like before. 
We 'NEED' nothing. Anything we really want- if we can afford it we buy,  the gifts are items we usually get - slippers, some cloths and  a few nicknacks that we probably have expressed interest in. I always express interest in paint, brushes and canvas. Hee Hee...  This does not mean I don't "give"  I've thought of my own way to give and with whom I choose to give.. NOT because  'I must because it's Christmas!"   because I can & I want to based on love not a date on a calendar.

I do make a few Christmas cards! Mini original gifts.  On my desk currently  -Dogs dashing through the snow. Guess what kind? Elephants in  hats, kitties with flowers on their heads.. Bluejays in holly wreaths (you'll see these eventually) and bears in sweaters & mitts.

I'm also thinking of a remark someone made on IG about "Sluts".
It's got me thinking about the word 'Slut'.  It was implied a woman (Melania - Don's wife) was NOT' being a slut for "flaunting her body".. a remark by a man.
Well, 'No shit' - i thought when I read it.  A woman is NEVER a slut for simply 'flaunting her body '- only to others in their tiny minds. The gentleman was  actually saying 'it's never o.k. to slut shame'- I didn't realize  it was slut shaming  (someone else's post) until he brought it up, so HE in fact did the 'slut shaming' by his remark, no?   
Anyhow - it hit a nerve.. I've decided to draw about it, a little cheeky Holiday Cheer for all my 'Slut girlfriends.. past & present.  Just in time for all the holiday OFFICE parties!
I'm sure many women will be called 'sluts' at such events -  ho ho ho..   here we go.
                                           
​ Tis the season to be Jolly fa la la la la.. la la la la.
Georgia 

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