I am aware why I taught kids..  Not only was I blessed to teach them arts, cartooning and crafts - all things they really love - I was able to witness first hand a hundred times over - the genius of kids.  The creativity, hopefulness, energy, absorbency of knowledge, excitement of life & generosity of kids.  

All this "What about the children.." We've got to keep it away from kids!", blah blah blah...
First of all little kids- toddlers- that's up to the parents to educate your child and *KEEP YOUR cannabis safely away from your children and every other thing that can harm them- we all understand this is impossible. But try.. that is what good parents do. 
Heres what I learned about kids, they are:
                               NOT FUCKING STUPID.  Stop treating them as so.

Chances are in many ways with help of the rest of the world, cell phones, iPad & internet they are probably smarter than you. I guarantee there are far more intelligent 8 year olds than old, white, very rich men in USA congress  at this very moment.  (cartoon in the works) kids know more about Cannabis than we ever did about Alcohol growing up - other than it was "cool" at least they are hearing about discussion & they WILL then educate themselves- or they won't - this is life.  Teach them about choices & consequences.
HONESTLY. 

So not allowing creative marketing on cannabis products is just BULLSHIT.  
How are we o.k. with this decision?  What happened to choice?  It is just setting up Canadian businesses for failure and healthy competition. IF the kids who want it - want it- they don't give a shit about advertising. Open a flier this past father day weekend what do I see?  Besides the glossy alcohol flier- just in time to drunk dad up..  - A COORS popcorn maker' on sale and  giant novelty beer cooler' for dad! Plant the seed.  Who doesn't own a free cap given in a case of beer - isn't it a Canadian tradition?  I really do like my "I AM Canadian"  T-shirts & bucket hat Molson Beer puts out, they keep it class IMO by keeping 'molson' very small.  OMGosh it's frustrating when you realize the difference between cannabis and alcohol alone.. worse though - it is insulting to our kids.  
Why confuse them- tell them straight out! Don't use any drugs if you can't help it -it might destroy parts of your brain. Why take the chance?
Give yourself the best advantage in life you can
Don't eat any crap or you'll get fat & it will lead to serous health problems.
Don't start Vaping- it's not attractive and it might just become and expensive habit.
It's ALL stuff, try to experience 'life' - not stuff...      I think that would be a good start.
 
Wouldn't it be nice if we REALLY cared about kids- ALL kids - if we stopped this hypocritical bullshit RIGHT NOW & ALL focused on what IS happening the USA  with separating kids & sticking them in cages like animals- NO art supplies, NO toys, NO blanket < No COMFORT. ANY American that goes along with that, I do not understand your definition of 'Proud American'.  Do you have children?  

                            Ya'll better not believe in Karma. Eh.

Imagine the seed that is being planted in all those young minds & the young minds of all watching. Fear & HATE.

Please let's teach our children, educate them..  not plant seed of confusion, fear and hate.. end the stigma with cannabis or get RID of ALL Alcohol advertising- for the sake of the kids of course.
https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/eRepository/Focus_On_Alcohol_Marketing.pdf
READ THIS ^ ^ ^                            ^ ^ ^                                                          ^ ^ ^ 
IF you care about the kids and then explain the Fucking DOUBLE standards to me PLEASE.

With TLC & THC
Georgia

WOOOHOOOOOOOOO   Cannabis is legalized in canada- now just for 'her debut date.

Something happened I did not expect..  I knew I would be happy when Cannabis finally became legal but happy - doesn't quite cut it- I Am FUCKING ELATED!
                                          I CAN'T FUCKING BELIEVE IT!!
If Justin Trudea was here I would be hanging off his neck (are you reading this Crusty?)  thanking him and hugging him and trying not to squeeze the life out of him - like Agnes with the Unicorn in 'Despicable me... Thank You Justin! Thank you for realizing above all else how Cannabis prohibition (drug prohibition) is harming Canadians because of unjust laws.  Thank you for letting Canadians decide how we should be able to enjoy ourselves. Thank you for ending the insanity of cannabis prohibition and setting an example for the rest of the world to witness and hopefully follow.  
* My son reminds me "it's not officially legal but it is unstoppable..."   now we just need the date, and that won't be long now.. a few weeks?

I read over and over again- of course a few politicians -still fear mongering, still stalling- the Conservative government - would have found a million excuses and kept sending our youth to jail -  I would now like to see  convictions overturned  for cannabis offences- especially for simple offences like being busted for personal use.  I read so much my minds still swimming - the sense of relief you have no idea.. of course a little wave of  'I told you so..'  is there too. I told you so...  In our life time. 
The Sun, the moon & the truth- Cannabis is not what we have been led to believe for decades.  Yes, I've lost friends & family over cannabis arguments - sadly countless have- especially between parents and children (young adults)...  
Suddenly I don't feel as mush as a 'loss' as a 'CLEANSE'.  Good riddance.
Anyone who judges you over your personal use of cananbis - especially medically - speaks volumes about them.  Every time I read  "we need more education" - I actually chuckle- It's ALL we have been reading about as Canadians for over a year easily & lets face it  - we ALL should be somewhat responsible NOW for ourselves and for educating our OWN children on cannabis - the resources are abundant.

Yes, there will be problems, a few more hurdles- like marketing, products, dispensaries.. - a few humans will mess up- IF you try cannabis & it's not for you - duh- don't use it. How difficult is that - some people  just don't get it- they will consume cannabis & drink alcohol, they do now.. will  Canada wake up stoned and everyone start to get hight all the time - no, life will go on as is because we all still have bills to pay, lives to live and a purpose to fulfil.  After the realization finally set in- I found myself losing all feelings anger I've had... with  legalization come realization and who can ask for anything else?
Yesterday was one of the most peaceful days I've experienced in years.. napping  outdoors - I woke feeling  new hope about cannabis in Canada. 

Recently on IG - I 'unfollowed' anyone that had anything to do with cannabis- for a few reasons, mostly because when I'm missing my son-  seeing all his/our friends only makes me miss him more,  it's a constant reminder when I'm trying to focus on  other issues.  It has me wondering how does anyone break up in a relationship in this day with social media?! It would be harder to do and to move on..   & then I feel forlorn because it's all people I truly like (& care about) and have to re-follow.   Ha, so those I unfollow and re follow - I really like you.. hahaha, ahhhh social media. We all have bigger issues to be concerned with.  I'm sorry, I simply do what I feel works best... it's not always the case in hindsight.    

Now we need to focus on All that will continue to go right Canada - CELEBRATE!  

This is for Justin.. thank you.
https://globalnews.ca/video/4250359/justin-trudeau-compares-canada-to-an-even-tempered-mooseglobalnews.ca/video/4250359/justin-trudeau-compares-canada-to-an-even-tempered-moose  
Canada is a Moose.  A moose on the loose in a  cannabis garden  star gazing while grazing.

Thank You Canada -  for ending the insanity! 

With TLC& THC
​Georgia

Lot's of time to think. 
Now that Storm has moved I find myself thinking about moving on myself.
Why stay 'here?  For the dogs... for the pool?   A Gazebo...  STUFF?
Why stay?  Is this 'house' worth it?
Why stay?  Convenience?  Comfort?
There is nothing convenient or comfortable being in a house where there is no love.
The dogs love me..   :)   Thank God.  Bird too. 

I'm taking some time off - going on a mini 'silent' retreat.  
I enjoy not speaking  - it physically gives my face a break, not speaking means not triggering my condition - and there are days I will do what ever it takes to try to get  break from 'this, the past week between the weather (pressure from rain),  added stress - I had 3 conversations on the phone each time I explained first - "I have a condition that causes me literal pain to speak on the phone"  so I don't like to repeat myself, thinking it  would be addressed by those in charge, so I don't have to repeat over and over.. Especially NOT to someone who just wants to hear gossip.
I want to go directly to have problem addressed  promptly - wouldn't  you?
                    Do you think any of these strangers cared?   No.  
They didn't give a fuck how I felt - so I thought why should I -  and I became BLUNT.  
Blunt & quick to the point & WILL again if need be.    
They wanted to 'gossip'.. and I don't give a fuck about gossip, nor do I have the time - I have better thing to do - like paint!  It has made this past week a nightmare, physically.
No medicine seems to be helping and I have absolutely had enough.
I can't even paint through it - lots of napping going on.

Time to take a break, go within & catch up on art work a few are waiting for, thank you for your continued patience,  I'm grateful people appear to understand - the longer I take.. the more thought  I've put into your art.

The personal project  I am currently working on also requires more concentration & focus,
time to take it to the next level.  

                With God all things are possible & the possibilities are ENDLESS.

Georgia 
​with TLC & THC

There is this good news: Finally.  

"Not in my lifetime will I see cars that self drive..."   I heard someone  remark recently  
& thought:  REALLY? Because... I'm pretty sure a self driving car just hit & killed someone. 
Not in this lifetime will I see a woman president...  some say - I beg to differ.
Not in this lifetime will I see world hunger end - I pray I'm wrong.

One "not in this lifetime will I see.." I heard several times- especially about 10 years ago when Storm started using cannabis as his medicine at 15. & I started to educate my family & friends on Cannabis - I would hear:  
                         "Not in this lifetime will we see cannabis legalized"

As you might be aware.. this caused me great added stress, sadness & anger... when I use to care what others thought and tried to defend my sons 'use of cannabis', but soon realized &  I learned quickly - if you cared about me & my son- and his pain,  what he was dealing with - you didn't give a fuck about the Cannabis - you supported US & I am grateful - you know who you are. What a journey this has been.

In less than 2 months Cannabis will become legal in Canada. I'm pretty sure I'll still be alive when it happens.   hee hee   God willing.    Will I call up a few and say:
                                  I TOLD YOU SO! Mother fuckers (yes, I think it from time to time still) lol    

No. I won't have to... they will know.   I told you.  How about an apology?
No.  Don't worry about it - no apologies needed because your opinion then taught me long ago not to give a fuck what you think. What I know NOW is this, this is common for many, just yesterday a friend was telling what relief he feels now with cannabis becoming legal 'made to feel like a pot head in the past by family'- what is it with family - thinks they can say shit and you'll just take it.
Not I.  Probably why very few family speak to me.   lol   So be it.  
​With legalization will come education. Thank God.

Amen.  I say Amen because it is Jesus  who I have talked to, cried  and begged  for understanding - understanding every time someone said something  hurtful - didn't believe us, condemned my choice as a mom for allowing Storm to use cannabis  as his medicine - had it not been for Jesus - I would have been lost and lonely long ago., instead I've thrived in my heart & with my art & my beliefs in this plant. 
So.. for all those that never thought you'd see cannabis legal in 'our' lifetime - here's a Unicorn to go with!  I bet you never thought you'd see one of them either!  Saddle up!  Cannabis is coming Canada!   Hee Hee Hee  -YEE HAW!
AMEN.

​You are forgiven.. it has been amusing seeing you proven  you wrong & I am happy you are still alive.

Wit TLC & THC
Georgia  & family - including  our animals ... 
 who are more loving & understanding than some 'human family.

& then I woke up to a giant snail in my living room from my friend Justin!  LOL
I just knew it's going to be an awesome day.  
It was the ULTIMATE 'snail mail' - as it just appeared. 

'Knock 'knock!
Who's There?
High!
High Who?

It's:   "Dopey!"    Hee Hee  -  The best of the dwarfs! Singing:
***Now... you should sing this in high pitch for best effects... Ready?***
                        High Hooo...
                              High Ho High Ho
                                           It's off to work we Grow!

It won't be long NOW Canada, garden shovels ready? 
I'm excited for the plant - for the garden, for the humming birds! They love cannabis.
& it won't be long now - with experience - comes education, with education comes realization. Realization that cannabis is far less harmful than other recreational substances.

I flipped through the Sun on the weekend  (Norm still wants to read it) and read a few stories regarding cannabis, 'the global marijuana march' had just taken place - I forgot.
I have no desire to attend these events. These events bring out all sorts for all reasons- mostly to PARTY.  Some are enjoying more than JUST cannabis - not my business-  I also don't like how parks & nature are taken over and left in  the condition they usually are.

Cannabis/Marijuana is always in the news lately and most of it I'm already aware.. Storm saw me reading something last week from CBC and said "really, what there don't you know already?."  He was correct - I was wasting my time. I do not believe when we are legal soon - that you will get arrested for smoking a joint on the street,  even police will have difficulties such as 'smell complaints' - good luck with that. Do you know some chemical in the printing industry has just been proven to cause leukaemia in people who work with it - a court case was won (in Canada) for the worker- but the story ended with stating it's still used in numerous ways and countless people work with it. WTF?  This especially upset me as I know people who have worked in the printing industry- several.  Family & friends both worked at one time for the Star... and used printing plates which they mention. 
I am beyond tired hearing this bullshit about cannabis.
I KNOW. 10 years now and Storm was 14 when he started - THANK GOD!
  
Canadian as a whole are becoming more educated about cananbis on all levels. Starting in our grade schools, apparently...  who is going to continue to go along with such bullshit when they understand cigarettes kill- cannabis does not. Alcohol kills countless.. opiates & tide pods...   RESEARCH it, if you do not believe me.  What judge will even tolerate it in court when it's a fact- Children in Canada are being sexually abused & human trafficking  (I'm not sure the pre-tense) is increasing.  Children!  If you don't think it's happening, you don't want to know. With 'drugs' out of the way focus & resources can be directed  on what matters 'people'.   I feel we will let past offences for cannabis drop - people will finally get out of jail that should NOT be there. People will not go to jail for cananbis in Canada in the future- and not for walking down the street smoking a joint. Unless your doing other stuff you shouldn't.

Justin Trudeau does not say too much on cannabis 'itself' I've noticed- because he knows the truth, he has consumed. So what. I hope he does - what a stressful job, judged for absolutely everything from your socks to your handshake.   Thank God he is compassionate and educated and a gentleman.

I wish DONALD with sit back and have a joint or two dozen... it won't kill him- let him just CHILL for a while and perhaps have an enlightened moment - GUNS kill Americans FIRST.
Anyhow- I can't wait! It's got me hopeful and happy, I also know more children dealing with serious health issues will be helped. Childhood arthritis? Try cannabis first - it is not proven to damage little organs like other medications. As a matter of fact- research seems to showing it's HELPING.

Will someone gt hurt when legalization is here - Probably- Stupid people do stupid things and sometimes - Accidents do happen. I'm more concerned UN-knowledgable  people will mix' and just like you shouldn't mix your BOOZE don't mix your booze with your buds- until you know how to handle them.

My knock knock joke was a bit of a stretch - hee hee...  I am not afraid to try!  ;)
With TLC  & THC
Georgia

P.S.  I have too much to do... taking off for a few!

What  my realization  yesterday was that I WAS walking with the dogs - a long and not even walk through a near by field and I realized I was NOT twitching.   
It was getting so BRUTAL I went to the Dr.s. Friday...  Ready to talk brain surgery ;(.. trouble walking, constant zapping, poking in my head with pencil - EXHAUSTED from 'THIS  *&^%$#! ' where I was napping 3 times a day, can't focus - was screwing up mail! & when I screw up mail- I sent the one meant for Toronto to the UK and visa versa.. but what can I do - you have no idea how difficult this truly is- those closest to me & who SEE me understand more.  I mentioned a medication I have been researching for cartooning reasons of all things, a friend mentioned it how it helped  them with exhaustion - I had just watched a documentary where it was discussed and I then really weighed out my options & then discussed it with my Dr. whom I trust and am blessed to have. 

Pills or brain surgery or - who knows. The prescription granted.
​"You have to take it in the a.m. or you won't sleep" the pharmacist warned  Norm, (do you understand it got so bad I have stopped going OUT) "and she will feel it right away."
So, I got up and said "here goes"... Took one, had breakfast & took the girls right away
I have to go EARLY with none around because I can't walk all three.
They listened well  it was a really nice walk with snails.. and I remember thinking
         "Feel it right away? It's 2 hours later I feel nothing. F*cking bullshit... "  
and started to think why bother ...  it won't work.. then I realized:  
I'm not twitching as I stumbled over a rock. The more I walked the more I noticed..
I walked in the house- Norm was reading the paper- I said:  "LOOK at me!"
He did.. and I just said LOOK.. he said wow - "both your eyes are really open!"
​ & they stayed that way for more than 5 minutes! That is how long I've not had a break- for YEARS.  He watched and said "WOW, you're  not twitching.. " & I saw he teared up.

Thank you God for this break- yes, these are HAPPY tears.  
I am getting BREAKS 20 - 60 minutes and they are less intense. Oh my gosh I pray this works Of course I'm leary of the meds- but it was truly effecting my quality of life- between it and the arthritis- which I also  am being asked to go talk about anew medication which my Dr. believes will SLOW mine down but I'll need a Trillium grant.
YIKES.   That means for those who do not know  - $$$$$$.
We'll see.  I've yet to meet with that specialist. I am embracing this NOW-
​OUT in the garden with MY GIRLS - Social media can wait- I did celebrate by putting a contest on my Instagram account: WIN a SUMMER custom cap! By me.. 

Enjoy the day - embrace it!
With TLC & THC - and a few chemicals - for now ... we'll see If it does not continue to work
I'll probably discontinue it.  
The THC & Poppy keeps me off of ANTI depressants and helps with my pain & has saved my son's life as well as countless friends. Forgive Justin Trudeau for allowing any reefer madness - he has bigger issues to focus on, - it will happen VERY SOON!
Got your gardening gloves?

I give thanks to God & Great Growers very day! 
Amen.

Georgia

​GO enter here:   Instagram Georgia Toons.  The hat is below- I'll draw the winner on Friday.
Cannabis &  fear mongering tomorrow. Legalization SOON!
Will you be busted for walking down the street for smoking a joint?
​I HIGHLY doubt it.

 This summer.. 
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/cannabis-trudeau-legal-summer-1.4647026?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning
Canada is going to change for the better.

Playing with logos - I love what I get to  do...   create & play with paint!
This is an idea for a Pirate baker! Arrrrgh!
Who doesn't love medicated cupcake? More will this SUMMER.   I'll be baking up a batch of carrot cupcakes later today to last through the weekend.  Cannabis will be legal in Canada this summer! Starbucks are changing over to dispensaries in B.C. - terrific, they should be as professional and as available - soon they will be in Ontario too- Individual Private dispensaries...  the days of Cannabis fear mongering are soon over.
The new day of Cannabis Education is upon us!!
​
Amen
 
Time to get CREATIVE! 
​
With TLC & THC
Georgia

Inside: Strutt them Feathers!  
If you got it  flaunt it.  An original Gouache 5 x 7 card & matching envelope
I think soon I'll start selling more originals. $20. 
If someone is interested in this card e me! 

Thank you for the excitement for my mushroom card. I was pleased & amused the first Gift &  the first official SALE' were mailed to Russia &  the other  to St. Petersburg, Florida. 
The first official sale- also got the new "we are all connected'  postcard! 
To be announced soon..

Strut them feathers... This woman did just that.. she shared her nude images during an affair, then the other woman shared her images with a police force where the first woman was applying for  job.. It should be an interesting case. Really though... DO NOT send naked images to anyone... and you'll never have to worry about revenge porn will you?  She is a victim sadly, but she kinda put herself in the situation - so I sway either way at the moment.

We still don't know the names of the dead..  My girlfriend remarked- stuff you kinda do forget about: How much do you think this COST?  We ALL know the cost of the lives- priceless. How much do you think the tax payers will pay for this guy when all is over? The police,  clean up,  damage,  PTSD of COUNTLESS, van/vehicle, court costs - to go to JAIL forever (we know this is the outcome) and lets say he lives out rest of his life naturally- UNLIKE those he MOWED down - he's 25.. so guessing 50 years tops- 75 - Well it cost us in 2012 = $113,000.00 a YEAR to keep an inmate in prison so.. to keep this guy alive it will cost: READY??  =       $5,650000.00 or more.
    That is just jail - not all the other damage he did... NOT including PTSD
Capital punishment would be more affordable.  
I'm never going to mention his name - he does NOT deserve it.
My crusty phone pal says he thinks 'the Truck driver who killed the hockey team should get Capital punishment,  "someone should shoot him".    I disagree.  He did not intentionally  
try to kill all those people... he will suffer the rest his life.  I've have personally known people who have been responsible for the death of others in a car accident - It messes them up.
This 'Other - Phhhbt - HE knew EXACTLY what he was doing. The sooner he is GONE the sooner everyone can move forward. We'll hear about his mental health, his Aspergers' & his loathing for women because he can't get laid - why will we waste our time NOW on him - is beyond me.

The government is talking - decriminalizing  *ALL small amounts of drugs - which is the best thing I have heard in a LONG time! AMEN Canada! Oh... Russ: I told you! For all the still fear mongering-   BEFORE July 1st! Get your garden pots ready!!

I LOVE Justin Trudeau! & family  
​https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/16/canada-liberal-party-considers-decriminalization-all-illicit-drugs   THIS is huge- do you think this would have ever happened with HARPER? Ha.   Justin is a caring Canadian  who does NOT want to see other Canadians suffer- WE ALL know he knows about this Cannanbis bull but steps have to be taken,  I am very grateful for him - every day. YOU should deb too- we should not treat others with drug addictions like criminals, we should be permitted to CHOOSE what we put into our own bodies as long as we don't harm others or ourselves.  

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

Once there was a Tinky Winky
Who had a little too much to Drinky 
& this effected how he Thinky.

Tinky Winky + thinky + Drinky =
Sinky.   (Into depression)

I doubt very much Tinky Winky would be dead
.. had he switched to JUST cannabis instead.

R.I.P Tinky Winky.  2018

Have I lied?  
I read this this morning and shook my head... not hit by a bus, not a heart attack.. he froze to death from being passed out DRUNK in a ditch. Is this the middle ages? How does this happen?   Alcohol IS a PROBLEM.  Alcohol kills and YET  our own canadian government is TREATING us & cannabis as IF we are still criminals-  Cannabis the the safer option.  Not allowing advertising- what about ALCOHOL Justin??? Alcohol, proven to have caused deaths many times over in many ways..  can advertise - is thought to be NORMAL - a way to make every celebration complete-  well here are the facts in YOUR face. 
It is an opportunity to teach all children the TRUTH:
​Tinky Winky had too much to drink and died.  
How f*cking sad.  Check out this list we can add Tinky to:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_deaths_through_alcohol

I thought to myself this might make some people angry.. good. Are you angry with me?
How about you get angry with a government who continues to mislead it's people by promoting, and allowing the abuses of alcohol to continue at a profit - DO you know how much he LCBO in canada makes- IT is the biggest Monolopy in the world OUR booze sales earn our government billions FACT.  $22.1 billion last year alone.  Is there any wonder we see hyprocy when it comes o alcohol & cannabis- DO NOT stand for it.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/statscan-alcohol-sales-1.4095446

​I REFUSE to let anyone label me a criminal or "stoner" for my choosing cannabis - educate yourself on the facts & then lets continue the conversation - as legalization gets here- regarding advertising- theres going to be challenges  and cannabis will win. 
The Sun. The moon & the Truth - can not be hidden long.

Cananbis is much safer than Alcohol.
World wide Deaths from Cannabis alone:   0
World wide Deaths from Alcohol alone :  Too many to ever keep track of  & counting.

With Love
made with TLC & THC  
Georgia

I do feel truly sad for the gentleman who played Tinky Winky , Simon Shelton.
What a sad, lonely way to go.  
Free at last.

Kewpie.. I was surrounded by Kewpie growing up.    O.k. just a big one, and many tiny ones.
My mom had a large doll that normally sat in a highchair for dolls and she wore the best knitted dresses & lacy pants... I don't recall details but I am sure I had many a conversation with the doll and to aggravate my mom  in my teen years - I'd turn her head to face the back from time to time..    cause that's what teenage daughters do for fun.

I found myself thinking of the doll earlier in the week, she is very sweet and innocent in appearance, somewhere I still have my book 'Water Babies' .. full of swimming mermaid Kewpies.  I must look for it this weekend.  
Treasure hunt in the crawl space! 

This was just a little 'in-between painting'  cleaning my pallet. 

Spring, it's officially here!  
Cannabis will be LEGAL this summer in Canada, thanks Justin...    
so much painting to do!!  

with TLC & THC
​Georgia
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