Today is the day!   Hee hee!
As you know I've a passion for card creation!  I'm finally ready to introduce you to my newest printed card - Bear Hug - NUG HUG!  A greeting Card - that comes Bearing Gifts!  What kinds of gifts you might ask - well - originally called NUG HUG - these bear hugs are the best  at hugging NUG & lots more! Hee hee hee  One joint, 2 - even 3! 

Originally designed to share some Cannabis  love & education with some special private friends...  Nug hugs  were absolutely inspired by LOVE - for cananbis & hugs -  & of course  let's not forget bears.

 A few people have already received their bear hugs from me - with much appreciated rave reviews - BIG smiles for one.  I'm beyond pleased to now set my little bears free... there's already a new NUG HUG card being printed - no doubts you'll want to collect them all! 
Bear Hug cards - hug much more than nugs btw...

The inside of the card states:  I come Bearing Gifts!  
Because I do...   the gift of TLC & THC in  Bear Hug Nug Hug card!  
GET YOURS NOW - you can order them from me here! Send me an email : georgiatoons@rogers.com   for pricing inquires & details. 

Interested in offering a few Nug Hug cards at your dispensary or store- inquire soon - Printing was a limited edition!

Theres a few cards waiting to be discovered - wait & see - along with my very own Card Company! The name has been chosen, websie currently being developed  come back soon- to see what's new!  I am determined to help everyone find that 'perfect' card! 

Trust me - you'll want at least 2 cards- one for a friend and one to give yourself a Bear HUG!
Wait until you get the feed back from sending this furry friend - it's bearly believable how happy they make people! They do! 

Created with Lots of LOVE - TLC & THC!

​Georgia 

Hello April!

April fools it appears we are - first we woke up to more snow!  lol  The sunshine is melting it quickly tho, and today is the day privately owned dispensaries are permitted to open legally - those who won the Cannabis store lottery- apparently only one is officially ready to open... jokes on us again?   I did see on the news one place in particular - the woman states in interview  (more or less - I'm not sure of exact wording)  This new 'Canadian dispensary' - bragged how they wanted to start off right' & they hired an American company  to design the store -  WTF?  I'm not going there to shop... it's that simple.

Believing  the USA has better creative humans/resources than right here in Canada...  
is a joke.
Canada is incredibly Creative.

It's not personal my American friends - I KNOW you would feel the same & to be perfectly honest - I think it's a recipe for failure here in Canada (well they do have the cannabis that will help them) look at all the 'big USA brand stores designed, inspired by American mentality - currently not doing that well in Canada, several locations closed or closing.. Target for example.  Many of these other places all appear somewhat 'cold,  impersonal & very 'consumerism' driven.   Not very Canadian imo..  
Not friendly, approachable or enjoyable..     Eh?!

So - Happy April fools! 'one' more Cannabis store  to visit - I'll wait to see what other creative CANADIAN inspirations appear before I choose to spend my Canadian money  to support other Creative Canadians.      

With TLC & THC
Georgia

Have a terrific day!  
​I've got a date with a Space Monkey!

What gifts would I give myself in this age of wisdom?
I'd give myself the gift of HEALTH & LOVE & honesty.... the gifts of peace & happiness even. Exactly what you see, a bouquet of cannabis with some psilocybin & some Eucalyptus for decor -which is also medicinal.  I love the intoxicating, refreshing smell!  The next time you get some hang it in your shower under the shower head or in the tub for a lovely NATURAL sent. Try it.   I'll pick up some fresh flowers too soon because they do make me happy & anxious for spring. What gift would you give yourself today if you knew better?

I copied this information off of an account I follow on Instagram that I find very informative & helpful:
             David calls psychedelics “among the safest drugs we know of”. He and a team of experts in addiction, drug policy, psychology and other fields ranked 20 drugs on their harmfulness, using criteria ranging from drug-related mortality (death by overdose) to environmental damage.

Overall, Psilocybin Magic Mushrooms were ranked as the least harmful drug, followed by LSD, which had the same score. Alcohol was ranked most harmful (more then ten times as harmful as Psilocybin or LSD), followed by heroin, then crack.

Referring to Psilocybin and LSD, Nutt writes: “It’s virtually impossible to die from an overdose of them; they cause no physical harm; and if anything they are anti-addictive, as they cause a sudden tolerance which means that if you immediately take another dose it will probably have very little effect." Even tho they're toxicity levels are among the safest compared to other substances, the effects of psychedelics are very powerful, and have a potential for unsafe and irresponsible use.  Educate yourself first and do thorough research before consuming any mind altering substances.

DISCLAIMER: Psychedelics are potentially illegal substances, and it is not encouraged to use these substances where it is against the law. However, illegal drug use does occur, and offering responsible harm reduction information is imperative to keeping people safe. For that reason, this content is designed to ensure the safety of those who decide to use these substances.  Credit: Michael Pollan📽

I am thankful for all those who continue to educate & speak UP, if not for them too many would continue to suffer needlessly. I do agree with:
Educate yourself first and do thorough research before consuming any mind altering substances.  Including ALCOHOL.

Canada has Passed Bill C 93!!  People whom have records  for "simple Posession" of cannabis can have them pardoned! No FEE & for FREE! This means it will be taken off the record and it will not effect a persons ability to get certain jobs, volunteer, travel & more.   This was wrong from the beginning - when you know better you do better.
Thank you Justin! Thank you Canada. 

Next - I release the Kraken! It was a lot of work.. more than I anticipated.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

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. 
​
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.
​
With TLC & THC
Georgia
​

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