Here we go again Canada.. while researching and checking out legality of psilocybin mushrooms -it's the same as cannabis WAS..  you can purchase all the items needed to grow "magic Mushrooms"  You can grow it - but that's it from then on it becomes illegal. Illegal for a substance never documented  responsible for a death & well documented for helping with additions like Alcohol &  smoking.  It's also been said it helps with depression (yes, I concur) and PTSD.. yes, I concur.  

Upset this is NOT already an option for out mentally struggling - before the option to decide for legal assisted susicide- something is really wrong with our state of mind that we allow this to happen. WE do- because we have been brainwashed to & lie to  again, still.
Not only that - unless you look it's hard to find information- that is changing! 
We have been tot he city & they have classes on growing you down psilocybin mushrooms! 
There  are several organizations now working tirelessly to educate the masses from Scientist  to doctors, patients, teachers - all because they believe  this medicine will EASE a great deal of suffering.  

It's all about money again & it is not right because it's the consumer who they expect to PAY in every way.  I'll be closely watching.  If others can go out, promote, encourage & teach the least I can do is admit to you my own experiences, if you have been following you will already know I let the mushrooms decide when I need to take them - that can be a coupe days in a row - and then again not for several weeks or even months.  I do not feel anything other than- more at peace - is how I think to describe it, loving, caring - at ease with all that is.  I also notice a decrease in twitching, I think because my entire body feels calmer. I would not recommend them recreationally - I just wouldn't...  I do not think they would become a problem recreationally, nor do I feel cannabis would be a problem for many.   For me not to open & honest - would only be contributing to the confusion &  ignorance, I refuse to be a part of the problem.

Prove me wrong do your research then go get some jars! I've not tried but I have several friends now tell me there's nothing it to! Know your shrooms! After being a part of the Mycological society  I would always advise - NEVER consume any mushroom you find in the wild UNLESS you are positive it is not harmful - even if it is growing out of cow poop.

With TLC & THC
G

A little fun with a curious little monkey next.
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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

I sometimes take a break from paper and canvas & paint objects.. when I spied this bear bottle opener I bought it just so I could add my own touch to it & now it is a one of a kind -kinda. Hee hee.   It's still not complete as he needs to attached to my cottage wall - on my list of goals in 2019 - lol   It's good to have goals!  Dream, hopes, desires, wishes - whatever you choose to call them - it's good to have something to aspire to. 

I aspire to have a better vocabulary, spelling & grammar every time I sit here, when I see how bad it gets at times  (understandingly) it helps ME realize  'who knows why we behave as we do, do we even know when we are not feeling well?  There are days I'm amazed at myself and wonder - how have you made it though this day?  I remember the surgeon in a documentary who became ill and starting literally writing on walls in a hotel room DUE TO a bad knee implant he received  (WTF -FDA) - that is how he knew he was sick- he was behaving unlike his normal' self.    It reminds me to be more patient of others & myself.

Another day survived By the grace of God & my homeboy  ;D Jesus (who has the best sense of humour if you'll only listen) & a few other of you beings who just the sight of your face/email/#  brings me a spark to keep this candle lit.   :)  Someone commented (on my Trump MAGA cap painting) - this is about love #MakeAmericathinkagain and I was overwhelmed:  Exactly, She GOT ME!  lol   It IS about love and yes that's what I was hoping for. Thank you.  If there is one thing I have learned.. not everyone 'gets me'.  My homeboy gets me, my dogs get me... so I'm good.  

I also paint, constantly so I do not allow myself to get caught up in self pity or pain or other peoples problems. I think this is a good habit to have. Some days are easier than others... God has assured me I will grin & bear it & become a better, stronger, happier, wealthier  MamaBear at the end of the day because I did.  I don't mean 'Storm's Mamabear' - I mean MamaBear for children, dogs, women, men, animals, Cannabis & Canada! Whom ever my attention is drawn to (I am provided direction no doubts) it's my job on this planet even if it's just one person who gets it.   While painting I KNEW 'some will never get it...'   that's not my journey to worry about.

I also painted a little bird -now I have a robin tealight holder - just what I always wanted! 
Personalize something, try a new canvas! I was beyond thrilled on new Years Eve when our son surprised us by arriving at 11:00 p.m with no alcohol in him,  home to celebrate bringing in the new year with whom he loves the most  & take his dog9s) for a walk... It was a secret proud moment in my mind I cannot lie. I painted the bear while chatted , so it looks "ferocious" but it too was painted with pots of love on a wonderful January the 1st. 

With TLC & THC
Georgia
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Crafting, coloring & creating are all opportunities to make memories & teach, what better  time to teach about cannabis, Christmas, natural medicine & more.
Here are some  decorations you  can color, use for gift tags,  attach some string & make a garland or hang them on the tree. Cut out & color each one, stick on a bigger piece of paper to create custom cards. I've even included a mushroom  - a very popular tree decoration in Europe - it is a wonderful introduction to talk about reindeer, wild mushrooms & NEVER eating a mushroom unless you are positive it is safe.

If you bake, clearly mark your edibles to avoid any confusion during the holiday & safely keep away from children & pets.  Just over a week away & Christmas will be here.
​Happy Holidays.

Made With TLC & THC
Georgia
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click on image below to download the color PDF 
or the black & white - so that you can color them as you wish! have fun.
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Not mine.. that's pushing it. I think people who already have the tree up are pushing it- lol We do have the outside tree- it has to go up before too much snow but my inside tree does not go up until the weekend... so much to do!  

I just found out (from Alexa) it's  #giving Tuesday! I'm giving my time & skills already.. 
Today I'm teaching another friend how to paint! I'm on a mission- put more painters on the planet..  and starting new canvas. I've also been commissioned to draw a few- DOGS for Christmas gifts - one for a Bulldog in a barber shop- you know that's going to be fun ;) This cold, wet weather has been difficult on my bones - Thank God for Legal Cannabis or there would be less painting & more napping & I'm also baking medicate carrot cake today, someone I care about seriously hurt themselves & I don't want anyone using addictive 'pain pills' for an extended time.. besides how can anyone resist my carrot cake? ;)

What are you giving? Have fun!

TODAY is #giving Tuesday! I'm giving this original away on Instagram to someone who comments & tags a bud who might be interested,  it can easily be framed (not included) with a frame you PU at any store that offers frames for about $20.  * IT can not get wet- or it will ruin. Please remember this IF you win it.  I'll choose the winner when I wake and announce it in the a.m..   ​What can you give today?
Smiles count so does time, love, listening... 

When I do hang the stockings - I do hope Santa puts some bud in them this year!! Woo Hoo! Legal in Canada- You KNOW there's going to be many a stocking filled with cannabis in Canada this year & many to come! 

With TLC & THC
Georgia

​Check out Ginger - she absolutely  loves Daisy.... & Daisy loves her. 

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

Years ago when it was announced a cannabis company bought the Hershey's chocolate factory - I thought : How  cool is that? hee hee hee! Weeeeeee   & instantly I thought of Willy Wonka! lol  It's probably my age & I'm sure I'm not the only one who thought this way... it was perfect.  Is perfect - what a great start to the Canadian cannabis journey!  

Tweed is the company and I've no doubts they are celebrating this past week plus. 
A cannabis company in a chocolate factory -  with EDIBLES soon available in Canada - next April, I read Tweed is opening a chocolate factory!  It makes me laugh just thinking about it, and let's face it - you know they will do it right! I LOVE medicate dark chocolate, I love all medicate chocolate- white, milk and dark.   Oompa Loompa revival!  Wouldn't it be fun if all the trimmers had to wear Ompa loompa costumes (fun for us not them) - lol,  so it really was no struggle for me to paint this- quite the opposite, imagining all the Oompa Loompas trimming the weed as they sing was very enjoyable.  
I've done my share of trimming, it's work.

The downfall was I can't get the song out of my head now...
"Oompa loompa doopity dooo.. I have some fresh trimmed bud for you!"
Anyway - a friend calls me a 'traitor' simply for painting this- to which I say: Phhhhhbt.... 
It's time Canada for celebration all around - who cares 'who' is doing what! As long as it's getting done & by Canadians - making history!  There are options NOW available to all - some will have incredible experiences some not so much- this happens everywhere in every business.  Tweed also saved a small town - once the chocolate factory is open I bet tourism will be booming again!  I HOPE our own mayor is paying attention  when deciding wether or not to even allow a dispensary- if you don't YOU are throwing cash to other towns. You are also FORCING your own community to drive impaired, having to go elsewhere for goods & services & shopping.. and eating. 

The only 'ones' I do not support in the industry are those who were previous pill pushers making millions off of deadly drugs - now turned cannabis supporters, I would also not encourage anyone to buy from Shoppers Drug mart- remember when they said cannabis was a serious mistake.. I do.  Do some research- where you put your money is where you place your faith.  Faith in great product & company & PEOPLE who run them.  

I've never purchased from Tweed (or anyplace else) my son looks after me,  but I do know several who work(ed) for the company & they are all outstanding in their field - haha   so when people ask me- I mention a few places including Tweed - come on ! A chocolate factory!?? What's not cool & fun about that fact alone!?  I hope all hardworking, kind, compassionate people do well in this industry  - I don't care who they work for.  
It's that simple.

& if ever get out that way- I would love to visit the Chocolate factory turned cannabis factory! I'm grateful Tweed helped change history and educates many just like every other cannabis advocate.   It's time to celebrate! This painting was pure pleasure - and had me giggling just to think of sharing it with a few friends who work there- lol  I hope they have fun with the chocolate factory. Perhaps NOT 'lickable wall paper - but how about scratch & sniff your favourite bud?  Everlasting gobstoppers - I'm excited to see what they create!

Does anyone remember Moe's medibles - man that was good chocolate!! One time I had a strawberry dipped in a chocolate fountain- it was the best ride home that day.. Storm was laughing at me the entire way.

Oh Canada - I love you.

Dear America VOTE - so I can love you again too...
I still do, just not that pussy grabbing DONkey running the show at the moment or his policies & practices.

What to paint next? I don't know...  It will be fun that I'm positive of and I will consume much cannabis while I do, that I am sure of too!

With TLC & THC.. in chocolate for me!
Georgia

One more sleep & cannabis will be legal to smoke recreationally in Canada... I can hardly believe it myself.  I'm almost in a trance - I have 3  projects on my desk- all in celebration!
The last 'combination of leaves' I LOVED - so much I re-painted it yesterday. It is the perfect symbol  of my two loves Cannabis & Canada & it 'Pops off the paper' with it's bright colors & shows how I FEEL! Excited! It's the perfect logo imo ;)  I'm thinking it would make a cool T'  !!

I'll admit I'm thinking about my American friends and how they will feel tomorrow- I imagine .. not that pleased.  Americans who consume cannabis and are in business KNOW that Canada definitely has gotten the upper hand when it comes to cannabis & legalization. 
Tomorrow Cannabis will be bought & enjoyed starting in Newfoundland ending in B.C.    We have 6 times zones in Canada- hee hee - is that 6  times we celebrate 4:20? - I bet he Newfies do (I love Newfies).  America has changed their mind about letting Business people in the industry 'cross borders' - after saying only weeks ago - it was going to be a 'No No.    & soon they will change their mind about legalization - I hope... a little tricky for them as they have PUT so many behind bars for cannabis... & it is absolutely used to keep the minorities down and locked up.  

Canada is leading by example - in all ways.  We are not going to go crazy, we are not going to turn into lazy pot heads, we will not have an insane amount of car accidents.. our kids won't all turn into 'Psycho's'   -instead they will have the knowledge & choice toby safe, reliable medicine and experiencing cannabis in a educated & enjoyable way will become the new norm - we will celebrate freedom of choice first. 

Shift happens- I feel this is a monumental shift for Canadians and the world!  
For more peaceful times..  more understanding - less judgement.   Amen

How are you celebrating tomorrow? Me not so much, my studio won't be ready, I will still smoke a few joints and smile- but technically - I've been legal for years - so I'm happy for everyone else, NOW.   I'm still painting of course, my friend CrustyRusty wants to smoke a Peace pipe - under the Peace bridge! I think it's a great idea! If not so far, I'd consider joining him... instead I'll be at home, peacefully painting while I smoke my bong, joints and eat medicated carrot cake!  Nom Nom.  One MORE sleep.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

I love Canada! Who doesn't love their country.. But I LOVE CANADA! 
​Cannabis will be legal for recreational use after one more day.  Amen
First this little card arrived in everyones mail box:

I thought they were terrific - simple, honest and no FEAR mongering!
Alright, Great start & in the news - come concerns :
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/national-cannabis-town-hall-1.4859113?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning
Dear fellow Canadians:  Come on...  I'm confident that WE are not 'that' confused..
Just because cannabis is legal - it does not mean you suddenly go to work high!
Unless you work in  record shop and your boss has no issues - not much has changed.  You DON'T start smoking joints on your lunch hour when you work with dangerous tools, work with children.. there are a million reasons you don't go to work impaired' especially WHEN you are not use the the effects cannabis can have on your body & mind. *That being said - there are a million more fucking reasons YOU don't drink ALCOHOL on your lunch hour and look how that is going. Geez, I hope the police keep focus where focus needs to be. 

Someone remarked "...it's just more ways to get into trouble for it."   yes,  for those who are careless, reckless or just plain stupid. Driving impaired: YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IMPAIRED - ON ANY substance*** CELLPHONES are the current number ONE reason for automobile accidents **ESPECIALLY with teens * EDUCATE YOUR CHILDREN NOW.   When is someone going to come up with a device that blocks all cell phone communication for new drivers.  Guess what's next for driving impairment...  Cheers.    
NEVER drive IMPAIRED or DISTRACTED.  

KEEP it away from your children.. of course. NOW is the perfect time to teach them 'IT does look like candy & tastes good too!'  So they should never eat anything unless they know what it is. How can we explain other things kids ingest.. I don't know.  AFTER you educate them on the plant, on the medicine, on the facts- NO child is too young! If they understand speech- speak to them - please remember to ADD the serious dangers of all drugs & ALCOHOL  & the possibility of other humans not to be trusted,  physical abuse,  mental abuse,  .. and sexting..  texting .. all things responsible for children  death... keep it realistic - more kids have died on trampolines than have died with cannabis.

Oh' Canada - will we fall apart in a few days? Phhhhbt!  Thanks Justin! 
I am focusing on all things beautiful & great about Canada because this is just one more way to keep Canada as great as it IS...hee hee. The moose is in his fall bliss, mamabear in a cananbis field - Oh Canada!  Ending with the TWO most beautiful leaves combined!
Painted in full Bliss Mode' this painting - It's big. It took couple of days but it was all imagined - so It's really  all 'me'  lol - I didn't look at anything I just drew what I felt...
I went with the energy cannabis brings me..   inspired by love you can not fail. 
I AM Canadian... and this is my CANADA

Time to paint!
With TLC & THC
Georgia