I wanted to paint something special in my new painting space..  my homeboy emerged.
Good.God.

It is when I am at my most tired and grumpy... there He is lifting me out of the  dark well & making me smile.  My imagined Jesus - I did not look at anything when painting Him I just enjoyed myself and expressed LOVE.  Thought about good times & people.   I WAS in the MOMENT. I was in the NOW, THEN.  hahaha.

Before I knew it I was sketching with a brush Jesus in the garden - the original HOME grown homeboy  -hee hee- growing Gods' medicine.  Cannabis is mentioned in  the Bible fyi. I added some tattoos because Jesus would be and everyday kinda man don't you think?  I doubt a suit & tie guy. ;) and will still add more as I go along, when ever the desire strikes me.   Inspires me.   Lights my spark.  Celebrating with Jesus because there is much to celebrate here in Canada!  Other than excessive packaging and shortages..  and Visually BORING packaging.    lol 

I love Jesus, 'No' -I'm not religious...  just as some love and are followers of The Kardashians (ugh), Brad Pit, Iron man.   etc...    I love Jesus.  He is my homeboy, rock star.. positive role model.  As real to me as buddha to others - he makes me want to be a better person and yes, I feel him close to me  several times during my life when I needed him most. Thank God.
Therefore HE is my saviour more times than I can count.

Someone e mailed  'they don't bother to pray because they're not sure they still believe'.
I responded: If I lose my faith I lose everything. I also believe 'Prayer  changes things.

We should never hate anyone simply for who they love, admire or put faith in..   the power of prayer will have this  guy know hell. This 'MOST recent' shooter in the USA was hate filled fuelled  by TRUMP, anyone who denies this is in the dark! Turn on some fuckng lights - the light inside of each of us... the spark- is LOVE & It can outshine Hate easily.  
Light the spark - GO VOTE. 

Want to see some looks of horror & disgust - wear a 'Make American Great Again' hat in Canada. Hopefully it's just a - in poor taste costume.

Now I have Jesus in my painting room- reminding daily to  SHINE! Do what you love!
& teach only love..  & inspire with art ...

VOTE.   VOTE. VOTE.
Please Jesus!! I believe in the power of Prayer!
Let Americans Make America great Again by VOTING out the DONkey.
Jesus & the Devil on the same blog page.. lol - I know who wins! Ha!
AMEN.

With TLC & THC
Georgia

This was not an original idea but still a cool idea,  it was done in the USA a couple of years back but not like us Canadians Eh!  Hee Hee Hee
If you've been reading it had been a bit disappointing - I get it.  No, I did not order an cannabis from the government, Im boycotting the boredom. hee hee - & I am correct by what i am seeing NOW on social media- BORING - & WASTEFUL with crazy amounts of packaging- HOLY Canada, I hope they change that aspect quickly - no one NEEDS more garbage.  This is not us... but WE will change and I feel sooner than later.
People will understand  it is a VERY viable business and good for canada and Canadians clearly wanted it - you can also read about shortages everywhere. .. and of course let's not forget the postal strike.   It's just growing pains Canada!  
I'm being patient,  by this time next year - it will start to change and ease up...   & I get it.

A few have been busted so clearly everyone does not understand the current rules. 
This fear mongering with kids.. kids are too smart- they know how difficult things are, they understand better about climate change than the USA president - they know  doing drugs and sitting around doing squat will not get them far in this lifetime.  Amen. I have faith in our young and cannabis - better than our older & the one main reason for this - the older generation 60' & 70's & up who are trying cannabis for the first time (in a long time, perhaps) I would guess are ALSO still drinking alcohol.  Eh, Are you?
​Please admit the truth to yourself if you are - so you won't contribute to your chances of having a heart attack..  take it slow.  

There's far more positive STILL as I see it- lots of giggle have been had with a FIRST legal smoke this past week & still lessons will be learned - but there are also many smart cookies out there - and several legal LINE ups -  to the girl guide who sold your cookies in record time:  Well done little sister! I was a brownie (why I painted a Brownie) & you are one smart Cookie!   & I dare anyone to balk' - kids/people have been selling stuff outside the LCBO for as long as I remember EH. 

Brownie/Girl guides was a very enjoyable time, creative experience.. it's what I remember most making little elfs from things you'd find in the forrest with Acorn hats.  It was a wonderful organization to be a part of  as was Scouts for Storm (& Norm was a leader).
I think they should official adopt a new badge Canada!!  

Oh' Cannabis I Salute you!  & thank you.
with TLC & THC 
​Georgia 

Grow through what you go through.
Are you ready to GROW? Not long now, If I had to guess most people started when it was announced we could-  I saw myself a few plants out on patio's this past summer.  
Here we GROW! 5 days! I'm beyond excited - I'm at the point I am so thrilled about legalization I want to celebrate in a special way- but I celebrate cannabis every time I paint it - so what will I do? No clue.

Grow through what you Go through.. on my mind.  It's not always easy to grow through or GET past' things that happen, especially unfortunate events... and it takes time.  Not everyone can  Grow through - every experience, sometimes they make us bitter and even fearful- fearful that if we let our guard down it might happen again. 

I know myself I'll be going along fine and then I will be hit with a "trigger"  which can be an image, event or even just words.  Imagine being raped (years ago) and NOW you see your perpetrator become  The supreme Court judge... that's a trigger for sure.  Imagine how  the woman feels who was raped and NOW sees this PIG in  POWER. No doubts she imagines others he will hurt and it's part of the reason she shared.  Do you think women make up stuff for the FUCKING fun of it.. like  "he RAPED me", no.   There is NO fun it coming forward with SUCH statements. 1 in 3 women will suffer some sort of sexual violence in her lifetime.  1 in 3.

I was 'only'  lied to, manipulated & USED by a "couple"  this past year and every time I see or hear their name - it triggers the anger again. It triggers the emotions I had then - It triggers the pain I felt/feel - so IMAGINE being physically attacked the pain this woman felt and still does today.  EVERY woman who has ever been raped- it changes your life. Every child who is ever abused- it destroys something in them FOREVER - there should be no limit on calling out attacker... there should be no doubts.  No one does this for fun. 

We recently watched the Canadian movie & true story about Indian Horse, I highly recommend the movie, as sad as it is. Learn what we DID NOT in school. Learn the truth of how these people were stripped of EVERYTHING including a future and dignity- You think they don't have "triggers"?    At the end the anger I felt- the rage - especially towards  adults who prey on children I want to say:

YOU are a sick human if you fuck with children & should be behind bars forever... now or 20 years from now. 

So tell me please,  tell all women, tell children who have been sexually abused if you can:
How do we move past this... when we officially promote the perpetrators to
Supreme court judges and presidents & CEOs.  

Grow through what you Go through..    Try.

with TLC & THC       5 more days!
Georgia

Below is from a new painting..  CANADA   and it's beauty  & cannabis  (of course)

Happy Thanks giving weekend! I am thankful for not having breast cancer - many women do have and will deal with breast cancer.. too many.   Men too btw.   
Touch yourself - I'll admit I don't as often as we should..  I do when I remember or suspect a problem..  when you have had a breast reduction it's a little more difficult because of scar tissue. Still - no excuse not to have a good feel.  I had a lump noticed last mammogram.. they will check it again soon but did not seem overly concerned - to tell the truth - I can't find it.   Perhaps it's gone.

October is breast cancer awareness month. Please check your boobs.
It's that simple. Check them the next shower.. check them now before you start your turkey dinner! Breast side up!  (Norm cooked a turkey one time- breast side down -hee hee hee) 

Happy Thanksgiving - I have much to be grateful for, healthy boobs - that is enough to be thankful for right there.   Do it!! Touch yourself!  
​                                   #itouchmyself   #feelyourboobies   #touchyourself 
​
Give Thanks!!! 

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 
   

Thoth..   I've been interested in Thoth  mostly because of his bird head & what an un-attractive bird he was... was because - once you stare into those powerful eyes -see the intensity & are aware that YES, birds are indeed very intelligent & affectionate ...  He became a thing of majestic beauty by the time this painting was complete. 

When painting  subject If i can I enjoy listening  & learning about "it" like watching OZ if painting Dorothy & it can be anything from the actual movie to a documentary on one of the actors - it keeps me in the 'ZEN of what ever I am working on - its easy to become distracted these days, listening to documentaries on Thoth as I paint the handsome Ibis was very interesting.  I bounce between Gaia & Netflix mostly movies & documentaries recently 'binge watched on Netflix & HIGHLY recommend :  A Users guide to Cheating Death.  
I think the host is perfect & am pleased with what he has taught me ;) Mostly...   hee hee.
That and 'Follow This.'  'Binge watch ? - I binge listen' while painting and only look up occasionally - we never stop learning.

What I feed my mind, soul & body every minute of every day is fuel & important...
This is a NO Trump Dump  zone.. hee hee.   

Learning about Thoth educated me on compassion for everyone- including myself.
This ugly bird man... that magnificent specimen of an Alien race & Egyptian God deserves our attention...    you'll be amazed at what you learn.
I was humbled..  as usual.    lol    

You know, as awesome as inktober is some days (already) I'm kinda past the point of needing warm ups & it becomes a bit of a distraction - I wonder if I will complete,   I'd rather just 'DIVE in'- to life & Gouache Paint when ready. 

It's Thanks Giving weekend here in Canada! Lot's to do- leaves to look at! Table to decorate - art to paint, birds to feed - coffee with friends!   Next: A painting to encourage:
Touching Oneself. 
​xo

With TLC & THC
Georgia

Can you tell me how to get.. how to get to Sesame St?
I want to live there... still.
Big Bird was my favourite after much consideration- I thought it was Kermit.. but perhaps it explains my love of Birds' to this day.. I think I'll call Bird "BigBird" he is getting heavier with his daily HEMP consumption.
Bert & Ernie out of the closet  and into the cosmos!   Where they belong.
​Are there two better teachers 'NOW/then' on screen to teach about a loving couple in a relationship, no - IMO they are the best.  Children only see two friends who care very much for each  other & live together.  Bert & Ernie are LOVE - simply that.
  
                Are they gay?   "WHO cares..."  should be the response.  

Who cares?
They are happy & they love each other.  They live together & make it work. WHO cares if they are gay?  I use to think they should be left alone- but now.. I don't care.  That is my opinion about ALL relationships NOW- I don't care as long as the person is happy/content.  Do YOU love /care for whom you live with?  Do they return your affection?  Enjoy.   

As long as there are two consenting ADULTS in a relationship - it is none of my business. 
If it helps a child to understand that two men can live together happily with love in their life - so be it!  I have no problems with them being gay if so... they were inspired by a gay man & his partner & he did a lovely job all these years.  Love is Love.

I am beyond thrilled to say my cartoon of only two days ago -NO LONGER applies!!
Fuck YES!  People can consume cannabis where ever cigarettes can be smoked without a fine - Our government has recognized this would be  unjust and only cause problems - no doubt!  Amen. Now, please don't be a dick:  Do NOT smoke around school yards or places it would bother most- common sense and respect for each other will make this an easier transition ;)  I'm getting so excited... hee hee 

Book Review- 'All the ever afters.'. about Cinderellas step mom- just finished it this morning at 4...  it was an enjoyable read especially the last part- it made me think:  it is the case with many - how what 'we hear -' we think we understand the full situation - and we often do not. WE rarely KNOW how others live behind closed doors.. that too is not my business as long as no one is being hurt- then it is all our business, especially concerning children.  
I recommend  this read.

with TLC & THC
Georgia 

Part One.. 'The Base' or 'fist base' - lol 
I needed a new bed. I was sleeping on a 26 year old worn, ripped, stained, the springs could be felt with every roll - it was time - & I decided for smaller bed.
Do you work in bed? I often woke myself up because I'd knock a book or something off my bed at night, drawings, pencils, snacks..  toy for the girls even kibble for 'Mrs. Poppy' -enough - I just need a good sleep.  Right?  So I started looking for a day bed- I've slept in one several times & had a more than comfortable sleep so why take up the room with another Queen that you don't sleep on? Twin for me  BUT... I couldn't find one I liked for under $1300.  and even then it still was not what I wanted.. I really liked this:

& EVEN if I could afford the bed- finding it and getting it here would cost me as well - so I decided to design it. I can do this because I live with a very talented carpenter- who happens to be my husband of 26 years & WE still try to live together, work together & make each others lives a little easier for the most part.  We certainly know how difficult it has been at times. So I asked  'would you? & he said 'yes*.  This is the base below - I can't believe how perfect it is to what I wanted so far! Solid wood with knots & it' glides as is I was playing with the puppy!!  & also treated myself to unbelievable sheets, a friend introduced me to GOOD sheets years ago -if you can afford them, I highly recommend it. I like at least 450 thread count - flannel & perfect timing - it was chilly last night.  I have stairs for the girls Poppy & Ginger - what a great sleep we had! Daisy on her new dog pillow on the floor.

I can't get over how much room there is with a twin mattress - it's just a mind set- big house, big furniture... 'comfort should always be key.  As you get older there might be many reasons you do not want to sleep with your partner - snoring is one of the most common reasons.  The arthritis in my hands is so severe if you bump them, even gently (why I don't handshake either)  I am jolted awake...  even Norm agrees he gets a better sleep now - it was difficult at first - the MINDset' that 'YOU must sleep together' is just that.
SLEEP where YOU sleep best.  This was part one.. the sides and back I have to paint.

I'm beyond pleased, I was touched... it really is lovely - wait until you see it finished.
I am very grateful & told him so...  he is too - look how much money I saved him! lol 
This was work AFTER working all day, and it went together like a puzzle, very well made with TLC - this is 'furniture... one that happens to be calling me now - lol ... come read, come snuggle, dream of what your drawing next!

Thank you to Norm - * this was fate- when he agreed to make my bed- he didn't have anything else to make really..  after I gave him my drawings & said I'd patiently wait a week (hee hee) he got an order for #20, 6 foot coffins..  which he loves building, 'Toe Pinchers'..
I looked at him and reminded:   Nothing gets done until my bed.  
Now  I'll take my time with the rest of the design and let him  build his coffins in peace.
I'll let him Rest in Peace.. hahaha    for now.

 Back to cannabis cards - next!!  

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 
​

''Holy it's HOT!  Yesterday, I was sick with the heat- I believe it was record breaking for September...  Ginger has learned how to swim  & she loves the pool - every time I dove under she wanted  to find me,  I hope to get in a couple more days before we close the pool to have some more fun with her. Winter will be here soon enough... I'm trying not to complain about the humidity.  ;D

I've been driving!  I have a truck now (going to 'custom' paint it soon- hee hee) .. and although not driving for a while  I am enjoying getting around town & Newmarket, my 'eye' shuts  for a second here & there but many people only drive with one eye, it doesn't seem to be making a difference, I think I was more fearful simply because I haven't really driven in so long- but it's like riding a bike.. Actually I am finding it  relaxing- except for my first appointment this morning which involved extortion!  I need 'MY' truck detailed - it was Norms work truck - I made an appointment after I was quoted $150.  checked out the www..  also $100 -$150.00  for 8:00 a.m. in Aurora At:
'Car Spa' here is their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LokiAutoCosmetics/ & WWW: http://lokiautocosmetics.com
I arrived - excited as can be- the guy takes one look at my PU- NOT even a full cab & it's NOT that bad (it would hurt my hands to clean it with my arthritis) and suddenly the price jumped to $185.00!  Extortion- I was quoted $150."   He shrugged his shoulders & walked away- he didn't give a fuck -  FUCK that..   It's not the money it's the principal- how many people does this  guy do this too!?  And after getting there how many figure - oh well it's only $30.00 more.. BULLSHIT!  On the www a >'7 passenger full cab truck< is quoted $180!  WTF?   My truck is a ford ranger with hardly enough room in the back seat for Daisy. Smaller than most cars!  Is that NOT EXTORTION?  Don't waste your time.. please tell two friends.

**Read about this company who hired a rapist and gave him keys to apartments - YET- they do not think themselves responsible!?  https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/marri-properties-convicted-rapist-skulnec-compensation-1.4810552?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning

The studio set up has been SLOW- there's always something on the go & Storm still has furniture to move or decide what he no longer wants so I can take back the space! Here will be my own gallery/studio/store for cannabis art,  cards, tiki's and more - ALL one of a kind painted with TLC & THC.  The studio is going to be by invitation & appointment only.  I am excited!!!  The girls are too it will be a great space for us to create this winter! 
Do what you love.  Every day.   If everyone DID 'WHAT they loved - instead of focusing on 'WHO they loved- we would all be in a better place I believe.  

Did I tell you I designed a new bed? It's being created in the garage as I type!  I couldn't find anything online like I want- not for under a $2000...  I'm getting exactly what I want & I'm painting it too! I'll show you as soon as complete, also excited to try the bed in a box - that you see on TV.. Time will tell.. will I be counting sheep or fast asleep?

I'd like to end with a book review (a friend on IG suggested this one)  I don't want to tell you anything about this book other than I literally cried (too many times), Laughed out loud - found I was gritting my teeth until my head hurt, I could relate 'too well' with the main character for obvious reasons...  - it left me feeling slightly sad.    
I'm not  sure I will watch the movie, although the book was a good read- another that only took me 48 hours.  Book  & Ginger  - before she chewed the book. 

New cannabis art next...
​
With TLC & THC.
​Georgia

Ask anyone what my "crack" addiction is - Maple Syrup!!  Canadian - of course.
I'm like the cops in Super Trooper - often I can be seen taking a swig directly from the jug,  always in my fridge -Maple Syrup!  I love it! In my coffee, on pancakes, swimming with strawberries, frozen on a stick - Maple Syrup is my favourite sweetest thing on the planet...
then comes Cannabis!   
Healing my mind, body  & soul!  

When Storm & I attended out first protest years ago we met a young man - he caught my attention because he had a little plant - in a little Maple Syrup can.  I said Hello - we introduced ourselves and he later said 'hi' to Storm - before the Protest ended - he gifted Storm his  cannabis plant.   That young man is now working for one of the biggest in the Industry & I couldn't be happier for him - it's because of him & a few others - Tweed is the one Big Companies who'll be providing cannabis.  No longer just 'medical'  - why should they be? The times they are a changing!!   

Big business is big business to think it wasn't going to happen in the Cannabis industry is to fool oneself.  So - as far as Big business goes- I guess Tweed is the one company I like so far - I like the 'Canadian' feel to them- the people, Snoop too. 

At this point  I'm celebrating legalization  in ALL ways, - I don't care who is doing it  because - Canada is doing it! That's all that matters at the moment.  Adios - Stigma!  I'm thrilled to see many we've met the past 10 years succeed, they should- they are wonderful, caring,  compassionate people... they deserve to be where they are because they have worked for it.     I'm also incredibly fond & proud of my son & who he works  with - of course.  Above all I am thrilled & excited cannabis is going to be legal in Canada and people will have safe, professional options to purchase!!

This represents the best of Canada right here for moi! 
Cannabis & Maple syrup!  OH Canada!! How many days......  about 46 & counting Down!
Not long now- got your bong ready?

With TLC & THC
Georgia 

*thanks to Adam for the inspiration then & now.  

Do you know what comes after a new moon? A new day. 
With cannabis comes cannabis education & realization.  
I've got several girlfriends now with parents suffering from diseases..  
Dementia, Parkinson's  and miscellaneous aliments all have them stressed watching their moms deteriorate - of course.  It hurts me to hear of them (I knew them growing up) suffering - know what hurts more - when I KNOW without asking these people are now on medications altering their brains and many (if not all) still probably were not told about cannabis as an option.  Many will be on a mix of chemical cocktails proven to kill before their time'.   The option that won't kill you from an accidental  overdose is not offered, YET.

I'm beyond proud of cannabis & Canada - I truly believe this is going to improve our health as a Country with each NEW day comes new awareness.  Cannabis is not proven to change brain chemistry-  make it one of your first options to try treat pain & depression, PTSD, anxiety etc? RESEARCH.   I've met many people who suffer from anxiety & it varies from person to person,  WE ALL have reason to get anxious - TRUMP.. I feel it myself- to the point I CHOOSE to 'turn it off' and focus on something else. I CHOOSE to focus on my art- force myself. If I don't & let it ramble in my brain all day - who is to blame?
Do you think Trump thinks about me  all day - lol. No.  (Ewwwwwwwwww)
Do you see my point?

Nothing bothers me more when I see a beautiful, talented young woman who is wasting her life - being anxious about what others think of her and  lets face it - that IS what it
is all about  most of the time (we are all guilty of it) - because if we had no one to impress - we wouldn't care.  There would be no reason to feel anxious.
The problem is  I don't have time for bullshit or excuses, I'd rather paint.  Sound cruel? 
Do you want me to say: Poor you, stay home, hide away, put on weight, don't live your life, never experience things, blame others for your misery, never meet anyone, never share experiences, never reach your full potential - BECAUSE that is exactly the lie i'd be telling 'if' I did go along with the lies I'm told...   & that would be cruel of me.  
Life gives us a million reasons to be anxious.    Choose carefully.

The older I get I also feel it is true- my grandma drilled it into me:
God helps those who help themselves.
I've got no problem helping someone 'I see trying'. It's that simple. We all have to try. 
Trying at art, acting, knitting, anything - LIFE!  
If I can help or possibly offer some encouragement I do... the moment I meet someone ready to blame the world on everyone else and not try- I lose all patience & quickly move on.    Oh well. I'm not perfect - never pretended to be. - lol - This blog is proof. 

Women are still behind men - in all ways - is there any wonder we do feel anxious?
 I 'STILL' know many men who think women will never be their equal and should NEVER be considered their equal.  That is their loss.  & no they are not cavemen and not all OLD.  It doesn't help when WE  STILL constantly see naked women plastered all over - encouraged to be seen as sexual objects  & the facts are THAT IS how the majority of those images are being seen (If I'm wrong about these facts & statistics - I encourage you to enlighten me)  not as "ART" or beautiful human figures, or goddesses- no they are seen as objects men would like to F*&^.   Fact.   I get frustrated when I see friends who post their boobs with #FREEthenipple - are you really all about free the nipple?  
Then another post follows.. was/is that #freethecrotch  too?  #Freethe asscheeks?  Come on! 
Please think about the younger women who will SEE, watch & follow in our paths and they already struggle with serious sexual abuse & rape - on the increased due to social media and this casual approach to posting nude photos and a swipe to the left. 

I can only hope with cannabis legalization will come a new attitude - no more boobs and bongs... ha- there will always be a boob & bong market. It's a new moon, new day and time for a NEW cannabis image - positive, beautiful, clean, healthy & happy! & Safe!
​Women- this is your opportunity to rise up! Take ownership and Prove:  
We are more than boobs!  Excited for the NEW day  with Cannabis! 
We are MUCH more than a pretty face.

with TLC & THC
​Georgia