The Peyote cactus knows.. and if you ingest it- you might know too.
I have no desire to try peyote - first because it sits on my desk & I watch how long it takes to grow- it's so sweet my pet peyote,  I don't think a 'high' is worth seeing my little guy go (that & you have to eat many I believe for them to effect you properly).  Storm successfully grew several from seed and it's been really fun to watch these tiny little cactus grow many taking years before they become substantial - and then they get eaten?   Peyote also don't seem to taste that great- I'd have issues keeping them down  just from watching people eat them - it makes me nauseous but I love to paint them! I painted a little peyote on time-lapse -it's on my IG account.

Food for thought. They are illegal in the USA - with the exception of ceremonial purposes but they have been abused and are becoming increasingly difficult to find sadly,  this is not good for the PLANT. Peyote cactus are considered teachers.   Nature has all the best teachers.  It teaches me already -  'patience' just by painting it. You can't see it here but it glistens with metallic paint & it's peeking through the keyhole of the universe... in my mind.

TTC drives are not permitted to consume cannabis- or that's the direction they are going to try to go- GOOD luck with that. What anyone does in their off hours is no ones fucking business. WHAT ABOUT ALCOHOL? Do they- have they ever  told drivers  they are NOT to consume alcohol after hours? It's a cartoon in the making. I see a lawsuit in the making... not to mention the very slippery slope.  Reefer madness is still rampant in Canada thanks to this sort of bullshit.

Do you know what kills more humans than illegal drugs - VANITY.  
 Think about tit. ( hee hee note type 'o) before you get the boob job!!
I watched a few episodes on Netflix of Botched Up Bodies - I highly recommend it (IF you can stomach it)  It's hard not to feel sorry for these people, all they wanted to do was better themselves... God has you perfect the way you are!
Botched Vagina's - cause  everyone needs a pretty vagina! WTF? Countless boob jobs gone wrong, lip jobs, teeth implants, lipofat removed & it's an education of how much $$$ this industry is making, this show covers IT ALL & Education is key- everyone one of these people admits they did not research, fillers that need to come out years later because they move & are making people very sick  & on top of it they are embarrassed because they paid to have themselves 'destroyed'.  Vanity KILLS EVERY day.  It is a rude awakening many need to have... not me - no cosmetic surgery for me, I'll embrace every wrinkle, saggy boob (I got two) - I love me too much to do this to my body. Twitch & all!  It really  makes you understand how fortunate we are too - I feel  healthy & grateful after watching that show. 

 One Strange Rock on Netflix is fantastic. 

with TLC & THC
G

Drug Mule... the only kind I like is the furry kind above.
As long as drugs are illegal- drug mules will be used & it's an entirely new level of low... 
Clint Eastwood has just made a movie Drug Mule that I hope to watch soon... I also recommend:  ​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZlgZGMVFFs   Maria full of grace.
Prohibition kills countless ways & it discriminates no one. As long as someone is making a lot of money they will continue their ways- at any cost.  Puppies who had drugs surgically sewn into them by a "vet" - is just as serious as forcing a human & I do hope this 'vet' goes to jail , for the rest of his life.    Who is to blame?

Anyone who believes Drugs should be kept illegal - it's obviously not working so the sooner we end this bullshit the better - no!?  I no longer believe the majority of drugs (used for recreational or medical purposed)  should be kept 'illegal' ... it's human nature humans want to get HIGH - do you think there any coincidence in our Hello?     
Hi!

By keeping drugs illegal we keep these horrid practices happening, that is a fact.
Let's get our 'asses in gear'  -  educate, regulate - tax even! Anything to prevent the loss of life, especially for those innocent victims usually already  in unfortunate circumstances who have no choice but to be a part of  ILLEGAL Drug trafficking.  
A few possible suggestions for now...
Shop locally. Buy locally produced product if possible.   Grow your own.  Advocate.  Educate. Encourage legality.

Talk to your kids NOW so they have an awareness of where drugs come from & BE HONEST (the bellies of puppies sometimes) so they are able to truly understand at an early age the impact judgemental thinking & outdated laws have on each other because you know what's bound to happen... these 'kids' are going to grow up - and TRY drugs, go figure.
Let them BE Educated on all that matters...  frankly, I believe this issue matters more than most bullshit history we are 'still' taught...  time will tell.

Whats worse than drug trafficking?  Human trafficking - let's focus on that.


With TLC & THC
Georgia

Check out Me & Larry posing for a selfie! Hee hee...
Larry is OLD! He loves me & I love him, he would sit on my shoulder all day and smile if I let him, Ginger fell in love and was obviously delighted when they shared a bed- she actually rolled over & was submissive to him lol..    
Love  has NO boundaries.  

Cock a Doodle Doobie Dooooooo!  Acrylic on Canvas.
Cocks in the cannabis field and POLITICAL BULLSHIT.

This painting represents a  part of the current cannabis industry. 
Run by a bunch of cocks all trying to be the head rooster in the cannabis farm - have you seen cock fights?  My painting speaks for me. 
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Fuck I'm pissed off today - after reading about this bullshit in our community & I'm clearly NOT alone, I have lived here over 25 years and in the restaurant business socially witnessing much over the years...   all these politicians who didn't have any issues drinking at lunch meetings - FUCKING hypocrites!

I also know a few who have toked a time or FEW- SHAME ON YOU!
I read one councillor said "we already have a problem with drugs in the community" - this is fucking priceless coming from someone who sells ALCOHOL - YOU know what's a bigger problem in  Georgina >>> ALCOHOL ABUSE!  FACT.

The Mayor remarked -"legalization won't take away the drug dealer on the corner" - No it won't Margaret-  YOU deciding NOT to allow a dispensary - will for SURE KEEP THE 'ILLEGAL DRUG DEALERS ON THE FUCKING CORNER.   DO you realize the revenue we just GAVE AWAY? To AURORA I GUESS. I wonder if that has anything to do with this bullshit decision, so much for 'legalization' when people - who really should not even have any say in what WE do in our own homes as ADULTS - with a 'now LEGAL substance' - not allowing us to even buy it locally - SPEAKS volumes.

ALL the business lost. Do you seriously think people will drive elsewhere to buy their cannabis but come back home for Lunch, Dinner, a movie or to even shop?   If you do  believe it your a dope.  Nope - it won't happen - Georgina  you can kiss those dollars GOODBYE.  

Reality/statistics/facts show us  (if you don't want to think it or admit it fine..) BUT  people (minors included) WILL drive ELSEwhere to purchase cannabis & party it up elsewhere (it's what  we do - it's called human nature) and sadly some returning home will possible get into an accident -  REMEMBER this COUNCIL MEMBERS - remember this with your decision to make people drive ELSEWHERE for a legal substance.  One proven far less harmful than alcohol.

I'll fucking remind you with an email every time I read about another impaired death on Woodbine.

I've got to admit I e mailed Rob Grossi this a.m., (our former mayor) so upset.. (at least he TRIED)  & it hit me.. this battle we have fought for so many years - for our sons medicine - to educate...  to try to show how many children it helps...   why do I bother?!
I feel today I've lost this battle... I feel defeated.  
​In my own fucking home town.
That SUCKS.

Taking a break.
G

Curious George - Explores the garden!  Where is this book? 
I'll admit I was not a huge Curious George fan - & believe it was in rebellion to being Called 'Curious George' when I was younger, especially by my Aunt Marine.  ;) Looking back now, they are fond memories.   Still it's hard not to like this curious little monkey  & all the antics he gets himself into...   I can't help but wonder "if only this book was available back then.. imagine all the misery it might have avoided.

Kids learn through books, every opportunity I get to EXPLORE a book store - I always end up in the kids section  to admire the art, why did adult books get so boring?   Traditional Curious George is what was painted, - just like I prefer the original Mickey Mouse. As fist I considered having curious George with some bongs, joints & other paraphernalia but decided against it as I like to keep the innocence of the Original character & intention.  I reflect sometimes when I see others art (especially cartoons/illustrations) represented in a different 'light' I follow a cartoonist 'Beck  I admire his work ethic & talent -a couple of his stickers... I'm not fond of & it's not because I'm prudish.  I don't know..  it's not a direction  I will go. He has a few I absolutely love like the WB Monster,  his computer skills fascinate & inspire me - to continue painting. lol  I can hardly keep up with online lessons never mind the actual programs - I truly like to use a paint & brush, not that I don't enjoy my ipen & iPad from time to time. Check out Beck on IG, he has something for everyone.

On my Instagram account you can see a real time video &  a time-lapse of this painting.

I highly recommend "Brain Child" on Netflix - watch it & invite your kids to join you.

Next my lesson in Sacred Geometry resulted  in a different sort of Bird.
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With TLC & THC
Georgia
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Storm shared a photo on his Instagram account of a seed he took - I could not get over the quality or beauty - amazed at the root (shaped like an S) I had to paint!  To study a seed is humbling. To know this seed will grow to mentally, physically - socially ease some people to hopefully a calmer state - is simply powerful stuff. 

To palnt a seed is to have hope in the future, above all else I thank God my son is doing what he loves to do.  Doing what he was born to to I believe... there is a reason for everything Good & Bad.   Thankfully, there are many GOOD, caring , compassionate people in this 'now legal industry'  who do care & are already giving back to the community & my son is surrounded by several. I like thank people who make a positive impression in life in general, even strangers...  I usually do it with art.  

Now that cananbis is legal to grow in canada- I can't wait to see all the plants on patios this summer, and you will get to witness first hand the feeling of accomplishment watching seeds develop into plants you will consume for pleasure. Wow!  Remember that sunflower seed you grew in JK? Experience that excitement all over & I DO BELIEVE there is no better way than to introduce this Plant children & have a conversation about drugs NOW, early - as soon as they speak - IF they are starting to learn & sharing naked images on line at 8  - have the conversations as SOON as possible. As soon as Storm was old enough to ask certain 'awkward' questions- I figured he was old enough for an honest answers.  I also bought him any books he was interested in - as long as he was willing to read them. 
I still remember his first novel was Megladon' when others his age were still reading Captain Underpants.  Sometimes we are what keeps our children back.  

To see my son Grow (in every way) is a gift from God, I know it. 
I made a promise to God years ago when Doctors told us  Storm might not live long...
God has kept  our promise to me  - as I do mine.
Give thanks to God & have faith!   
Time to paint... Psilocybin art next.

With TLC & THC
G

,Do you ever wonder what animals eat what plants?  I do.. & do they do it to get high? Yes, aparently animals do enjoy getting high from time to time & If I had to guess I am sure they know what plants to eat to ease their own pain better than most of us.  Apparently, Canada has flying squirrels...  Oh my Gosh, just the idea has me looking up every time I'm out - Daisy would think she had LSDoggen seeing  Rascals Fly!   Of course I needed to paint one & of course I invisioned this little guy landing on a late midnight snack, I would really like a HEMP plant with seeds to paint and draw... Universe.  

I just read Trump has singed a bill making it legal to grow Hemp 'again' in the USA -  Legal cannabis won't be long long.  Amen.   I bet my friend John Devork is thrilled! 
 Anyone interested in learning about ALL things HEMP check out John.
IF only to stop  victemless crimes across America regarding plants... it is worth it.
It is definitely a step in Making America Great Again  Donald! Thank you.

I don't know about you I already feel a little overwhelmed at all the  cannabis stuff'  on the market- as 'illegal' as it still is. hee hee.. I do like the sweet little cup & saucer with gold cananbis leafs on them, clothing, accessories, jewerly what once was seens as shameful will be glorified - set FREE.. and when Canada finally admits we can't 'NOT allow' makreting- it will become Free from stigma & be another product to comsume.  Safer than alcohol to be enjoyed by consenting ADULT Canadians across the board.  I still believe the longer you can go DRUG free kids- the better off you will be.

I can't get past that article.. why would we even consider allowing legal death for mentally ill minors BEFORE we would allow them a medicine PROVEN- NOT addicitve, less harmful & seen by Canadian Dr.s & Scientists decades ago as actually helpful for patients suffering from very sever depression & PTSD,  it's heart breaking how many will die still while we fucking waste time with politics - Politics are responsibe for more deaths than illegal drugs.  I AM daily thankful for cananbis legalization in this country, now let's at least get the other medicinal options approved A.S.A.P. for medicinal use.

Should we NOT be having 'this' conversation before legal assisted suicide?? 
Even animals know then need to be 'medicated/high' from time to time, it is a natural instinct to want to feel healthy - everyone deserves the opportunity to be happy. Choice

Next: When Life Begins   (inspired by a photo my son took) 

With TLC & THC
G

This year my Christmas gift to 'me' was to paint a gift for someone else...  a young man who uses Cannabis for his medicine. I was  upset thinking he wouldn't get it on time due to the recent postal strike but Canada Post came through! Thank you!   Thank you. Thank you.

I follow on Instagram:  SBSK  special books for special kids . I love these two that travel the world interviewing others with disabilities,  God has this young man doing what he is meant to do - the love he (they) continually displays for everyone they interview - if the world had more like him we would be much better off.   I do have an understanding of what it feels like for parents to have a child with a serious illness - they deal with more than you will ever comprehend, lots you definitely do NOT see on social media.  

I would like, if possible to brighten their lives - if I can & have in the past for a few children & parents, Jamies mom & I still text regular on Instagram and I am forget inspired meeting my little rocket man  (in space with his dog)  so when I read about Tres on SBSK I sent his mom a message asking: What did he like?  Her reply: dinosaurs.   That was all I needed & I knew he already used cannabis so I took a couple of days and put love into every brush stroke and I was pretty pleased when finished, mailed it off JUST last week & he will be opening it Christmas day!  Mom loved it so much she is gong to wrap it and give it to him and will send me a photo, I'm so excited. ;))) !! 

Tres mom sent me a message on instagram when it arrived and I believe I have made a family very happy this Christmas, she said she wanted to cry,  I must admit I became quite emotional when painting Tres,   :) tears of joy - riding a dinosaur - I imagined the fun he would have, it made me smile countless times - time well spent.   I thanked Tres mom for the opportunity to paint her beautiful son - that is all I see.   
A beautiful family. Tres mom is trying to educate on her son's illness with her instagram page, I get that too.   *Understanding eliminates IGNORANCE -  sometimes ignorant people are  Fucking CRUEL. Fact.

I think about who  I paint while working & the more I looked at Tres photo (hours) the more I thought he is truly a beautiful boy & was able to capture' what I wanted.. Tres having a great time on back of that  big happy dinosaur, happy to be together, see it in the clouds.  I was also very amused and happy that his two older brothers also want paintings on dinosaurs now! lol That too had me smiling all day.

Someone not long ago remarked  I was 'ugly & anyone would be ashamed to be seen with me',  well aware of my disability,  I am a 54 year old woman who knows better - but it still effected me, more than I care to admit.  When painting Tres, I thought again of these hateful remarks & at first I could feel my hairs stand on end as mamabear growled within  & then it was if  a calm  weight suddenly  gave me a warm hug  - See them for what they are & understand the only thing you can feel for people who think  like that is: PITY.      
                                   
If you only 'see' a disability you are blind. 

Painting Tres gave me strength & enjoyment. 
Tres reminded me what I love to do & what's REALLY important to me.
Tres  has inspired me to keep going - face forward - head held high!  Pun intended.
Tres & his family are an example of LOVE 
My gift to me - because Tres reminded I am beautiful & I am grateful to him & his Family for the knowledge & education, my gift to me.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

These tiny internet sensations are fricken cute!  They tempt me with every little belly rub  or every time I see one swimming around in a sink...  I'm going to find out who has one just so I can feel it. They also consume mushrooms, several creatures including slugs & bugs do, humans too.  Cannabis is fun to paint but - there are so many mushrooms - colors, shapes, size & setting - are all endless so I'll be switching it up - every creature painted is a lesson in itself & I learned these cute critters are not as easy to paint as I expected, still I was pleased with the results & the cute little face staring back at me. 

I've decided to continue into the new year with painting & exploring more animals & focusing on issues such as human trafficking and missing women - since cannabis is legal & it can't be much longer of the USA to follow, (I hope) so on to issues closeer' that effect me - upset me.  As much as I'd like to paint bees and butterflies all day - my mind won't let me, I don't know sometimes if it's chronic pain and when 'grumpy' consumes (& it occasional does)  because of other issues such as lack of sleep, relationship problems, daily added concerns - that's the time I feel I need to focus on the more serious topics.
It's important to me - anyhow, to try to educate & help in my own way.  
It's what makes me feel as though I am contributing to this planet.  

Mushrooms will also be painted - medicinal, I don't personally know anyone who has been arrested for mushrooms, or gone to jail for them but it still happens- it shouldn't. The USA is starting to consider legalizing by 2020 for medicinal reasons & of course there is already a millionaire couple already trying to monopolize.. $$$

• A group of Johns Hopkins University scientists wrote in a recent journal article that psilocybin, the active ingredient in psychedelic magic mushrooms, has a low risk of harm and a high potential as a therapeutic drug.

 Magic Mushrooms  aka  Psilocybin assist with depression & end of life issues & stresses.
You can take courses in the city & even learn how to grow your own in jars,  it's a topic I became aware of these past few years and it's simply IMO prohibition & lies all over again- especially when science is proving  the benefits of mushrooms as medicines and the fact that they too are apparently less harmful than alcohol.  I have tried Psilocybin & they absolutely help my mood, strangle enough.. once I have them - I'm not usually interested in having them again... it's as if my own body directs me as to when I might need them &  I'm personally not fond of the aspect- I can't seem to create paintings while on them, unlike cannabis which does not interfere with anything I do.  Maybe that's it - maybe they help me just take a break.  I'll admit  I experienced a terrible day recently with TN pain so strong I was experiencing flashes of white light as well, exhausted &  miserable  I spent the day in bed the next day I had  2 tiny mushrooms and with in an hour- it was a NEW day, the mood, the worry, the stress disappeared, any fear of the future - gone  IN EVERY aspect & frankly -  I feel slightly closer to God...  closer than any  service, book or priest ever achieved.  
I chilled with my girls, smiled, thought of simple pleasures, listen to  classical music and enjoyed the day. I'd like to add  - out of interest - unlike cannabis.. no one has ever suspected or asked "are you high?" when I have been on Psilocybin's, no one seems to notice - if anything they do notice  what a good mood I'm in.

Educate yourself on the topic- there are unlimited resources online and many professionals willing to talk about it!  I'm grateful to the Universe  &  this shift' to help each other is happening & the  current criminal mindset  remains with those who are simply uneducated on the topic  & sooner or later - that changes too.  
No one should be in jail over MUSHROOMS. I think we can all agree on this.

NEVER consume a mushroom unless you know it is edible, if anything - the reason people die & get sick is lack of knowledge identifying what mushrooms are safe to eat- and eat one that appears similar'.  Be smart - in all things... especially those things' that enter our bodies.
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With TLC & THC
Georgia

How did my day start? In pain but mentally in a great mood,  my arthritis in my feet has them beyond ever fitting into normal shoes again...  on go the slippers (I have 6 pair of the same)  & I ventured down stairs (ouch) and my hands being sore too & not exercised/warmed up yet my iPad slipped out of my hand and on the ceramic tile kitchen floor.  Shattered  puts it mildly - I got slivers from that last instagram post - lol.
​ I sighed & decided it was time to make edibles. 

Kat knows I love my maple syrup- I am one of those who can really have it on everything - she brought me a can of light last visit - I told her 'I like it like I like my men - dark!'  hee hee *I admire all shades of gentlemen. This time she bought me a can of Dark - 2 cans! I had to make something. I found this easy no bake recipe on PIN and made them myself -altered.
I made them medicated and they are delicious!  So then I decided to bring up another to paint - -lol & ate if before I was finished sketching! I'm experienced enough to KNOW I won't  eat another  for color reference until later tonight. This is me high btw. I'd say 'very high - a smile on this face and,  dogs in my lap - gonna go nap.  A NAP is what I need. This time thing has thrown me and I look  tired & lately I don't sleep much - so a nap is what I need. Thankfully this will do it, it will help me fall asleep.    

4 ingredients- one being medicate coconut oil*  It's easy enough to make & it is LEGAL for you to make yourself some edibles and have them in your home  in CANADA **IF you have kids TAKE precautions please - the first being have a conversation with them about  cannabis & clearly label them 'Do NOT eat'. Norm's learned his lesson - he never just tries stuff any longer. (I think to myself as I realize - my twitch is so good right now- thank you God) 

This made 20 squares 8x8 dish and  the average person or newbie would be fine with 1/2 a square.  & this may be different depending on the strength of your cannabis oil! Always test.  My tolerance is HIGH. <Name of next painting,  they will stay in the freezer - not for long I imagine. TRY it and then remember to WAIT, set a timer do you feel high? If not have  a little more - have plans to :DO NOTHING but RELAX. Chill. Please, for your sake - do not mix cannabis & alcohol... I believe alcohol is a depressant & cannabis a antidepressant - for me -anyhow.  The recipe is below - it is that easy  *says me who burnt the chocolate 2 - TWICE yesterday & then gave up, hahaha... today I watched a video on melting chocolate- got it, 'low heat' - not boiling.

I don't own a cell phone so my social media will be very limited until I get my iPad fixed! Hopefully I'll get it in soon - this mean- I'll be painting even more!! Weeeeeee!
​After the nap. 
I'm giving a friend a couple of these squares for her very bad back (several surgeries) because I care for her, and the recipe card so she can make her own from now on because- IT IS LEGAL!! In Canada.  Thank you Justin, thank you all. 

Download the card (link below) & bake a friend a treat or just invite yourself to tea ;)
​hee hee
With TLC & THC A Recipe from Me!
​Georgia

I love Sundays - a day of family, rest, relaxing, fancier meals, quality time, a day to putter.. hopefully enjoy 'what you love to do day' (if not every day)... but this Sunday we are legal to smoke cannabis  - no threat of going to jail for a joint - AMEN - never forget at one point - that's all it took.   I am beyond grateful now to hear Canada will deal with past simple cannabis convictions...  it has plagued minorities in particular and I'm elated Canada is leading by example.  Those days are over!!  That being said.. on my mind:

To the cop who gave that first ticket, only hours in:  DICK. 
To anyone not use to cannabis & driving impaired: Duh.
To anyone STILL judging someone for cannbis use: Fuck off, there are far more serious things in life to stress over & focus on.
To anyone upset by my swearing: Educate yourself - Swearing is proven good for you *ESPECIALLY for those with chronic pain- VENT it out - BUT not women - oh no.. we are STILL stigmatized for swearing - ONE more fucking way to  judge WOMEN- Fuck that. (more soon).
Paul Benardo - Fuck that! Why EVEN waste time & put those families through that, he is the reason I consider capital punishment a good thing. 

Studio news.. I have had so much happening the past few months & I'm feeling better mentally - why? Because I KNOW what I like  & what is GOOD for me -  alone time - lot's of it. :) I love to paint & create - it makes me happy, brings me peace & helps me heal.  Painting & cannabis.  We are responsible for our own happiness. I've found my passion- Painting & making others smile with my painting.  I use to beat myself up - not socializing enough, not being seen (most understand my struggles with this) & this past week it seems the only 'advocates' who get any recognition are people who are "out there"  out at protests, faces seen on the news all the time.  I KNOW there are countless others who have helped this change - EVERY single person who has ever spoken up for cannabis use, even those who have done so within their own families and small groups - THANK you.
Many do much and you never hear or read about them...  Thank you.

THANK YOU To Justin Trudeau for LISTENING to Canadians.
I'm happiest doing exactly as I am - I still socialize & have some very good friends (thank you) .. but this is me.  I was thinking I'll open the studio - why? This is my time to enjoy painting,  I've ben sorting and decorating but I will have my new studio space open to friends only for now.   For now - I just want to PAINT & have fun... my girls & I accomplish this daily.    I feel a big Canvas coming on!! Im going go crank the tunes and paint & pay with my girls this Glorious Sunday.

New bears next  & then some HOCUS POCUS!!!
Halloween is near are you ready??

With TLC & HC 
Georgai