How do I feel about Doug Fords BUCK -A- BEER...      like this:
          https://globalnews.ca/news/4380647/buck-a-beer-health-impacts/

As for Cannabis in Canada -  politicians tout  "concerns for the children!"
Yet currently Doug Ford discusses and promotes 'buck a beer'...  
Perhaps they are NOT AWARE of the actual facts regarding alcohol, the statistics. the numbers...   Perhaps.

Will it take off - I doubt it.   https://www.narcity.com/ca/on/toronto/news/doug-fords-buck-a-beer-plan-is-already-backfiring-and-heres-how      Talk about messed  up priorities..
A friend remarked last Holiday Monday in Ontario - how she could not take a child to get a book from the library - but the beer Store was open.  Yee Haw.  Cheers.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

'Tokem was my #2,  TiniWeenieTiki and he is all about cannabis & enjoyment!
Tokem was  inspired by my son Storm.. I thought I'd have a little fun and play with my TiniWeenieTiki and celebrate the coming of legalization in just 7o  days! Tokem is all about the green! It starts with 7 green feathers on top of his head & check out that smile!
Cannabis makes Tokem feel GOOD! Toke has a joint  which he joyfully puffs all day long.

Tokem is taller than the Shaman - it was quite the physical stretch (not mental) to paint this TWT, laughing all the while as these faces smile back at me. I can't wait!! Cannabis will be legal in 70 days! Are you ready Canada!? I AM!  

I'm proud of the fact I am a cannabis consumer - even  prouder my son is a cannabis grower- he inspired this tall, happy TiniWeenieTiki.   You can see Tokem  in a video on my IG page. Or you can see him this up coming weekend at thePainted Perch - he will be for sale with several of his tiki family!  Wait until you see the TiniWeenieTiki hut built to welcome visitors to the TWTiki booth!

Today it's all about adding details to 'Hook-em-Eh!'  - Games- there will be a demo for you to try before you buy. I wish you could see Tokem in person - his vibrant green pops and he almost seems to Glow at times - is it the paint or cannabis?  Who cares as long as you feel this good.
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Back to painting! Such a busy week - so much to celebrate with every new TWT created.. I mentioned to Norm "I'm at #18 and I can hardly contain my excitement to paint the next idea in my head"... - I just painted 'His Royal Highness' - today it's a king and queen.  
Hee Hee - Lucky Me!

Back to it- Do what you love- Have a CREATIVE day!  
with TLC & THC
Georgia

Message in a bottle - the message is Canada has  changed history - for the better.
With legalization comes realization! End the stigma. all that which has plagued many for too long...  & Ontario is allowing for private retail!  
A.K.A 'supply & demand'...  The demand will be/is great. 
I'm thrilled the money will help our economy!   
It's a new day Canada - Give thanks!
Focus on all that can go right! 

I thought I'd celebrate mentally & physically with  a puff  in the gazebo (I rarely smoke a full joint  in one sitting)  a nap to  follow - surrounded by dogs, birds, bees..  life is good.
I'm very proud to be a Canadian at this time.

Next Toronto will have a new mayor & possibly another woman at that! 
Everything is happening with cannabis I have been praying for - other than decriminalization & I get it so let's celebrate.
This message in the bottle.
Renjoy responsibly.
Enjoy your family, friends, pets & peace.

I believe in the power of prayer! Look where we are!
I'm praying for rain to put out FIRES! How about you?

With TLC & THC

With Cannabis legal soon - I took a break and had some fun painting myself a couple of Cannabis Garden Consultant Gnomes.   They will be my Garden Guardians - Cannabis security. Hee Hee   How will you protect your cannabis?  My friend Russ & I are excitedly  hoping more people will adopt a dog for the backyard, one to love and give a new home, friendship, companionship when working with your plants - have you seen POT dogs on Instagram? Between sensitive hearing, barking & quick ability - dogs are great security.  ;D  I personally don't think stealing is going to become a big problem,  if everyone is permitted to grow 4 plants.  I painted these at 'Crock A doodle' - the fee includes   your choice of ceramic, paint and baking..  I highly recommend  you visit with your kids & get creative. Currently painting my own rolling plate, stash jar & accessory plate. 

We wanted to adopt a "local dog" & was directed to a  site ('mislead' is how I'd describe it)  only to find out the dogs are being brought over from other countries when I asked why the $600. fee ? I got a reply/judgement that started with "People don't understand..."  blah blah blah and still didn't get a PROPER explanation - then I find out this same person has  additional *Gofund me pages asking for $1000. to bring the dogs here - wow-  $1600. for a mut you don't know anything about.  Some business.. I wonder if she gets to writes off travel expensed being an Inc. I asked her - but of course got no reply.  Everyone knows how I feel about DOGS, I dream of rescuing dogs that might end of as food - BUT - I don't get it... this bringing them over and then charging so much.  It appeared one dog was rescued from a lovely outdoor tropical  shelter, nicer than most I've seen here. WTF?  
Do you know how many DOGS are put to death in Canada?   GUESS!
***At least 600,000* dogs in Canada are euthanized every year (500,000 in Quebec alone)…..There are thousands of dogs waiting to enter rescues in every province and sadly, many Canadians seem blissfully unaware of our homeless dog overpopulation.
Do you know how many dogs could be adopted HERE for the same amount of money?
What about the environmental footprint of flying dogs here? Do these dogs from other countries  bring diseases we might not have with our dogs? How do you get these questions answered?  I got no answers from this "professional" dog rescuer - What she did do was call me a  "loser" in her e mail...  because I wanted questions answered? That speaks volumes.
Please rescue a 'local' dog. Dogs here will be put to death - if you want to do something 'cool' - how about adopt 3 at a time for the same amount of money!!?  If wanting to help at home first makes me a looser...  so be it.   
I did get a few questions answered HERE- and it appears I am correct o be concerned- Please STOP bringing IN dogs from other countries!!  These people should be stopped on the fact of the infectious diseases alone brought to our country by some of these dogs.     

​The news focus this week on Justin Trudeau jogging shirtless on one of the hottest days of the year, people chime in saying "how embarrassed they are!" - OMG... really? lol Are we really going to judge him for being healthy? Promoting healthy habits? Removing his shirt on one of the hottest days? I had mine off... thank God I can't be seen jogging.  :D  Compared to other world leaders.. hmmmm no need to mention WHOM. Is this how we support our leader?  It's as if fox news takes over - bravo 'journalists'.  
How about every man on the planet who takes his shirt off in this heat - many not in the best physical forms- do we shame them?  It's shameful.     
As for the #metoo - it sounds to me like he already apologized for something did when a lot younger- Imagine if every man who EVER groped a woman un warranted had to apologize- it would be nice, I'd get several phone calls.   How about you? 

Do you remember what it was like to leave your child  at the babysitters and they cried - how heart wrenching  you felt leaving them...  Imagine immigrant children. 

with TLC & THC
Georgia
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Listen up ladies...  cannabis will be legal in a few months! NOW is the time to get ready, get your pots, soil & seeds & do some research!!  I'm going to promote & even encourage younger woman to try cannabis & use cannabis more than alcohol. 

Have you ever tried to wake a drunk? I have, on too many occasions - it's not nice.  Drunks are like dead weight, incoherent and if you do wake them they have trouble focusing, functioning and only want to sleep it OFF'.. let's not forget DATE RAPE & alcohol.  I don't need to get into it, I can say with much experience...  smoking a couple of joints - when the situation called for me to focus & function - I was able. There's nothing like good buzz kill to sober you up from a HIGH from cannabis. You hear people talk about it all the time- BUZZ kill- sobering talk can get you down from a high too- unlike alcohol. 

I believe cannabis is safer- what better way for women to finally have a hand up in this situation - Plant, grow & smoke your own cannabis! Be in control of your high. TRY it with some girlfriends before you smoke with others- you might not be as comfortable with.  These places - not legal to grow-  it's a human right- I feel & hope  there will be a few cases brought to and TOSSED out  -of court.   There is no way upu can be banned from GROWING 4 PLANTS - YOU don't need all the 'hubbub'  many before us were able to grow just nicely.  Research! Get ready & be free.. free to feel good without a hangover- don't give into peer pressure... you chances of being date raped - when you smoke your own cannabis and don't get passed out DRUNK... are slim.   

I'm focusing on women & cannabis, day & night ladies- it's time to get control of your life, high & future.  Older MOMs- out there reading and who don't agree with me- I suggest YOU spark up with YOUR daughters- teach & experience with them what it will be like before they try it with a stranger. It's NOT criminal - wanting to feel high is only natural, why not seize the opportunity to do it 'right'.  What is criminal... is not caring enough to figure it out before something negative can happen., sadly - negative stuff happens every day.

with TLC & THC
Georgia 

Happy Canada Day Weekend!  
​Enjoy the heat- you'll be wishing for it in January ;)
Back to my break... & painting peacefully.

Ashes to ashes..  I call it this because I smoked a lot of cannabis while painting it and it's about life...  the cycle of life. Change, growth - progression.   October 17th has been chose as the date Canada will officially legalize recreational cannabis in Canada - the anniversary of Gord Downies death...  awesome - a day we all felt loss now will change into a day to celebrate with a joint (as Gord did many times) listening to great Canadian music-  feeling 'free" & hopefully happier.   

Justin Trudeau said he would legalize cananbis in Canada & he has done that #promisekept  I choose to celebrate, after already reading some negative comments from activist- it has me thinking- What DO you want?  It's never going to be good enough for some people- is this because they enjoy drama? I don't know..  I don't care,  focus on the all that will continue to go right - it's a step in the RIGHT direction - on a massive scale -I've yet to hear anyone discuss. 

Canada is only the second country in the world -- and the first G7 nation -- to implement legislation to permit a nationwide marijuana market. In the neighboring US, nine states and the District of Columbia now allow for recreational marijuana use, and 30 allow for medical use.  With legalization will come realization- education and it's going to make it difficult for these countries who STILL severely PUNISH people over cannabis.  Time, it all does take time.  At least the world is talking about it- which is something compared to what we witnessed only 10 years ago, 5 even...  how many of you said never in my lifetime will canabis be legalized- well isn't that hopeful in itself!? YES.  Miracle do happen...  in time I have no doubts Justin will also deal with those already incarcerated and possibly have records for past minor cannabis offences -dismissed.  

​Just yesterday someone said to me " I heard cannabis is legal..  some will abuse it"
My reply: Yes some will just as Alcohol has been available for  decades  and many ABUSE it with far more deadly consequence - proven too many times over...   at least those who "do" abuse cannabis won't end up dead from an overdose.  
Isn't this all we should really be concerned about?  ***No one should ever operate a vehicle impaired by anything - especially the most deadly culprit going NOW - Your cell phones.
    
I later thought- it's a mindset and like legalization - it's going to take time to change.  

Celebrate, more will be introduced to a safer high.
Children will be educated on cannabis, parents will grow it at home,  teach it is a PLANT.
Cannabis will be grown & eaten fresh! You won't get high - only healthier - juice it!
Cannabis will be free to be discovered in kitchens across Canada!
It is anticipated- Alcohol consumption will go down! Here's hoping.
Less alcohol hangovers - less people calling in sick for work...  date rape - on cannabis.. I've yet to hear about a woman not being able to say NO when just high.
The Canadian economy will flourish - new business is being created at this very moment.
Money from Cannabis collected by our Gov- will benefit is countless ways- just look at other examples. 

Sure a few are going to get very rich- that's just how it goes, why should it be any different with cannabis, there will still be court cases - it takes time. Marketing, it's going to change in about 3-5 years this will all  be sorted and it won't be a big deal going to the store to buy some bud - IF it's available..  from what I'm reading, hearing- the demand will be HIGH - it's expected the "pot shops"are going to run out - let's wait & see. 

Last night I played with Daisy and her Aerobie on the front lawn- what a beautiful evening.. I was able to do this because I smoked a joint (2)  ON my front lawn..  I AM legal, Cannabis is my medicine & I AM proud of it.  I puffed to a greener future.
I puffed to an awakening on a massive scale... I puffed to thank God for how it has saved our lives and eased my sons pain.

I'm not worried about running out because I have a very talented grower looking after me... My grower loves me & I him - hee hee - most people love their growers, there's that too - Canada is going to GROW - Canada is going to become one of the best in the world (already is) with Cannabis.  Canadians CAN grow - legally- how smart is that? Because they can grow legally- they will do it right, no need to hide.   As for all this crap about homegrown fear mongering still - our own health minister said it- it's the same as  making wine or brewing your own beer at home- only this is GROWING PLANTS- Who doesn't already grow plants? My house is full. It's a petty  argument and these will be the first court battles I think we will see - it is a HUMAN right.  Those who will  grow well above the limit, sell to those they should not..  they will still be  arrested - it's their CHOICE. 

It's OUR choice... October 17. 2018
Thank God.  

What stage are you at in your life?  Egg, caterpillar, pupa or butterfly? 
Change has come... give thanks.
​Be grateful, thankful... or don't - that is a choice too.

Wouldn't this make a great label for an amazing Canadian Cannabis product?
I think so!!  But our government is insisting they will not allow marketing of cannabis - nothing creative anyhow - ridiculous.  Not only is it ridiculous but it too is against our human rights - as Canadians & business owners and consumers.  

*To deny ANY business to advertise to the best of it's abilities is to deny a business - not a good way for the Canadian Government to treat business in general, it is a recipe for failure. What business other than cannabis is not currently permitted to advertise and is potentially harmful to children.. Hmmmm  

PORN?  Well thats' one- one click away from anyones computer - kids are doing it daily.  
I recently learned why women SHOULD be in the porn industry - so they can try to change the  mindset & image.. Not that I agree with pornagraphy - I do NOT.  CURRENTLY most porn degrades women & teaches young boys/men the WRONG way to treat women in an intimate relationship.  It also contributes to the 'mind set of child' pornography being somewhat O.k.   IT IS NOT.   Why are WE NOT using our $$$ tax dollars, energy & attention on situations that are proven to HURT our society - instead of not allowing something as simple as creative marketing on Cannabis?  Really, ask yourself.

Do you see the insanity now?

​How about we venture to the LCBO, does it look all the same, boring, bland & dull?
Phhhhbt!  HARDLY! 
Are you kidding...  right NOW this should be the END to this anti-cananbis marketing, one look at the BOOZE industry - PROVEN harmful & the cause of countless Canadians to become alcoholics.  Theres also death from Alcohol Poisoning and impaired driving- which we ALL know about.   Yet- I get those  glossy fliers delivered right to my door MARKETING ALCOHOL.  Check out he www.. buy 12 bottles of wine and get a FREE BBQ - ORDER online!   Double standards - it sure appears so.
Aren't the constant commercials entertaining?  EXACTLY.
It is by far the most hypocritical move Canada has made to date.

Cannabis is here NOW - stop stigmatizing cannabis users as criminals- as LONG as cannabis is prevented from being displayed in a creative, positive light- that is what is STILL happening. Cheers

Have a peek at just these few sample of Alcoholic COOLERS below - they remind me of POP - Hmmm could that be confusing to little ones?  One is even named 'the POP Shoppe' - remember that? Don't get me wrong- I  like the creativity of these cans and I do like  grapefruit beer - occasionally.  ALL I am pointing out is the double standard - it is NOT right, it is NOT fair to anyone in our Canadian Economy.

We are adults the choice should be ours.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

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

Jesus in the garden... getting creative.  
'Squesus'  -this was a remark made by one of Storms friends  that made me giggle.
I've said it before.. would Jesus be in a cubicle? Would he be working on Wall St.?
Would Jesus be all about Money?  Hardly.
My homeboy would be in his element amongst the plants. Teaching  THC & TLC
Jesus would be in the garden, surrounded by light, nature & love. 
The perfect garden right NOW would be the cananbis garden...  growing medicine to help ease the suffering of mind and body of countless others.  & yes Look at that enthusiasm!  Hee Hee - Jesus is Squeezing rosin.. If your not aware there is a process where cannabis is SQUEEZED under extreme pressure to  squeeze out 'Rosin'  to smoke. 

Leafy explains it simply here: www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/what-is-rosin
& some presses available (with video) here: https://heavy.com/marijuana/2017/09/top-best-rosin-press-cannabis-weed-wax-oil/   for any that are not aware and might interested.

Anything you NEED to know about Cannabis you can find out on line.
Some might want to invest in one of these machines- instead of purchasing from a dispensary,  it's amazing how fast these machines were developed- I remember a few years ago when everyone was pressing 'Rosin' with hair straighteners!  This is how  the cannabis industry is going - BOOMING.  At every turn Im reading about new product- drinks, foods, candies and guess what THEY are coming to Canada.

I'm a bit ashamed at the way some Canadians (government) are trying to ban advertising and creativity- my friend Crusty Rusty called me yesterday and said  "They are trying to stop people like you!"   People like me? A criminal?
Yep - in the mind of some right NOW - I am a dangerous offender... for what you ask?
Drawing Cannabis related work - in a positive light.
AND yes - some of my work is pretty darn cute too! Wait until you see my next card - also to promote cannabis.  You see the last time I checked - we lived in a free country Canada - able to express ourselves and speak up for what we stand for & I am doing exactly that.

Eventually my work will be seen, I've no doubts.   So I keep at it- EVERY DAY.  
You see there is NO way - perhaps lots of balking and fear mongering - but when the LCBO can advertise, send out glossy magazines, commercials, give paraphernalia - like hats & beach balls with bear branding on it, sponsor concerts and other community events- IT IS against OUR HUMAN rights NOT to be able to do the same and I will fight for mine because I BELIEVE in them, so will many others. I REALLY hope these BIG dispensaries (with big busks)  start this legal battle A.S.A.P., so it will be dismissed and we can get on with things.   Why shouldn't they be able to promote their product?  It's ridiculous .

Good F*CKING luck  all  Hypocrites in stopping Cannabis branding and shaming.  
Our Govenrment's approach still screams Fear Mongering and that IS what CONFUSES ADULTS AND CHILDREN. It is SHAMING cannabis consumers and our government will  be ashamed of that fact alone sooner or later- watch and see.

Preventing Canadians from succeeding in a WORLD WIDE market right now- is what  is happening, preventing Canada from showing the rest of the world HOW creative we are!  
How proud, how professional...
Does any of this make sense to anyone?
This bullshit- fear mongering about the children is only a SMOKE screen. 
Do you know how many LCBO stores are in Ontario alone? Hmmmm.. Do you know the numbers of children that are effected by alcohol abuse?
Cannbis is PROVEN safer than alcohol time and time again YET cannabis  is treated like a killer? Prove it.

The fines they are stating that will still exist to people who sell cannabis - how is this cannabis legalization? Why are we giving the police so much money to enforce something that will now be legal?  I see many NEW court cases starting and being WON but US the PEOPLE. 

With TLC & THC

                                               Laughing Buddha...      Zen As Fuck.

It's been a while since I painted my Laughing Buddha,  I painted him as a reminder for my office.   Be Zen.   Zen as Fuck.

The sun is shining, Cannabis is soon legal - what do you think... about 33 days?  SOON.
I've been celebrating already - painting  some Canadian themed Cannabis art so yes -I'm feeling extra Zen myself.  Parents are you having conversations with your kids?  
A friend asked me about young developing brains..  Let ME CLARIFY:
Kids- Do not use any drugs you should not -for as long as you can - they will effect your brain - we don't even know how with some medications until much later in life- when it might be too late to do anything about it.

As for young adults Adults..  I believe Cannabis is safer than Alcohol.
Many are in agreement. You're NOT stupid- RESEARCH.
Please use caution - accidents happen. I was really pleased to read recently a young man  is sharing his very honest story with younger students in the area. Scott Wollin  is one of Storms best friends (when in high school) brother.  Scott talking, teaching others and admitting his mistakes in hopes of sparing others the same pain- I am grateful he is sharing as difficult as it might be.  Scott uses cannabis now to help with any issues he is still dealing with.   When someone close to you has such an accident it is an opportunity to have a very real conversation. why wait.

Please do not consume alcohol as if it's no big deal. it is a very big deal

Be high on life as long as you can! .. and then try cannabis.
One of the safest recreational drugs available NOW.
With TLC & THC
​Georgia