A mental health Monday - editorial.
Canadians can help put their mental health to rest, with MAID.
I have researched M.A.I.D. & am grateful for the service.
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I decided to draw a logo for M.A.I.D...   they did not ask.
I think it would lighten the mood a bit.  
I read business is 'booming' due to covid. (Sorry Boomers)
Maid, cleaning house like a BOSS..
In control.

I AM all for M.A.I.D. 
BTW.

with THC & TLC
​Georgia

When this journey started I had a very limited, narrow-minded opinion' of drug addiction, drug abuse and addicts.  I've asked for forgiveness on all those I judged as "sick" or criminals"  I was blind but now I see.   

Unless you KNOW someones complete past history - how can you judge them?  We do. I do.
Do you know what led someone to becoming a drug addict?  I use to assume it was a choice.  Ha.   I've since learned (for only one example) many young KIDS become addicted to opiates due to sports injuries - did they have criminal intent?  Did they think they would become drug addicts? Did their parents?  

How about a person who steals?  
Norm & I did steal, many years ago, a case of baby food (times were tuff) I asked for forgiveness & then made sure we donated  food to the food bank, for over a decade, LOTS - from our halloween events. I'm good with God about it.  Am I ashamed about it,  NOPE. 
We did what we needed to do at the time  - until the next paycheque.  
What makes someone a criminal? Sadly, many will have to make some choices soon along those criminal lines.  No work, Covid lingers (because don't get it and don't wear a mask out in public places)  bills don't stop.  
What will push someone over the edge? A hungry child will, I guarentee it.
Are they criminals for wanting to feed their family or just trying to survive?

Those who harm, hurt or steal from individuals - just take to take or prosper - are criminals and they will be dealt with sooner or later.  I've stopped thinking of any addict as a criminal or SICK.  Sick are the powers that be and decide to jail people who are sick.  The jail is FULL of sick people, mostly men who have struggled their entire lives- most abused their entire lives.  In Canada, mostly indegenous, black & poor are in jail.

Alcoholics,  men & women - tossed in jail when drunk. Yet booze (poison in a bottle) is readily available in corner stores.  In some communities - more easily available and cheaper  than food.  We all have a vice', some it's food - just look at obesity rates- are you going to tell me it's not an addiction - a drug for millions?  Alcohol, pills, cannabis, shopping..  cats.   The things that keep us gong are wider than I realized.  What is your addiction - what do you feel you could not live without and must get more of?   For some the answer will be Food. Not as an addiction but necessity. 

I don't think anyone would choose crime if we ALL had the necessities in life.  Food, Water & shelter.  Many right now are living in FEAR of being evicted, feeding their kids and paying their bills... many right now are still dying- from cancer.  Countless are suffering mentally, financially and physically - when they steal to survive - to feed their kids, keep the house warm this winter -  will you call them a criminal & judge them..  or will you TRY to help - simply by not judging.

So be honest- what  or who controls your cortex?
​Drugs? Booze? Food? Sex? Pills? Porn? Cats? Plants?

You are what you think about. 
I think, I'll go create something BEAUTIFUL.

Next.. something beautiful ;) hee hee
 & being grounded - in more ways than one.
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with THC & TLC
Georgia 

In covid times.. the coyotee would say : Fuck that bird.
Quit chasing.  If he's wise he'll search instead for some quality bud to help him CHILL.
Forget about Covid,  Trump.. masks..    if only for a few hours.
It's important to your own mental health to TAKE A BREAK - watch some classic cartoons.
The Road runner cartoons were a  favourite for the artistic backgrounds,  sharp lines, vibrant colours!  The never ending persistance of the Whyle. E. Coyote is also admirable.

Busy days.. it was brisk this morning & going down to 6 tonight which means fire place must be in & I cannot wait! I love sitting chilling by the fire, book tea... bring on the blizzard. O.k. I won't push it.  ;)  

I painted a couple of rocks and willl leave them in Haliburton next visit. 
A cookie rock- it looked like a cookie before I painted it.
A skull rock- I found with a  touch of Stephen Boeheme (hee hee)
& my golden dinosaur egg, which I am keeping.
It was a rock I found & dropped and it has a black circle in the centre - Raptor Embryo . ;)
I have a few- waiting. 

It's classic cartoon week!  
Mighty Mouse is next!! Who remembers his line?
"Here......."     <that's your hint.
  
With THC & TLC
​Georgia

Pandemic.
I was thrilled to hear Spannabis cancelled this year. Every other year I've been thrilled for all who attend & experience the other side of Cannabis- as my son has now a few times. 
It's good they out people over profits & lead by example.  I don't get it  - NOT putting off EXPO's or events. If you are 'in' an avent & have spent a lot of money - please remember the cost of your health, your friends and famalies health and wait.  
​I remember the excitement of an expo - the 'joint' sharing -    "Can I have a toke?"    No.
No joke.  
I'm not hoarding my weed, I protecting my health.  Saliva and excrement are thought to be two ways to spread this virus.  Now is not the time to share joint.   Wash your hands.

3 weeks- not longer than a vacation for many. It will be interesting to see how this pandemic pans out. ..  I pray it's sorted soon & no more die. I understand after reading about italy - it's simply a matter of too many sick too fast & not enough hospital equiptment to help them. I'm sure decisions are being made all around the world now that are NOT easy for many involved.  wow.

Peacefully Painting.. pups tired from chasing rascals in the snow. I've got a skillet on the wood stove heating lunch!  Life is good... I'm grateful for each day!!
Norms busy planning the shop he has to build & there is forever something to do.. he's thrilled tho.  Happy to be doing it, hard to believe he is DONE with work, driving to the city everyday for .. 30 years+. 

Up here, where I saw a black wolf in our woods - surrounded by snow - its easy to forget the sickness.  I am self isolating from all of my friends who travel.   lol  
This includes my son, who is so busy he cant visit anyhow.  I pray for him constantly.
Call your moms - they are worried about you. 

A new spinner next & mental health awareness.
Check out this slacker doggo below..
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Creativity inspires - more creativity.  I prefer this mask to the first, less mushroms yet - visually more appealing. To me.

Another painting is waiting to be started.  The canvas told me what to paint when I glanced at it.
​Talk about a no brainer. 

Read. Research - anything and it will inspire more ideas. Education is the key to everything.  The more I know the more I want to know.

Next.. a portrait.
Title: Cheeky Boys


with TLC & THC 
​G

Everything is a lesson.
What did you learn in 2019?  Much.
What will you learn in 2020?  More.

Expect Miracles!  Always.

What's the plan this New Years Eve?
Bingo on the radio with Canoe @ 6.
I'll ponder on my puzzel,  dinner,  maybe a movie  (something funny or positive)
 before  bed = probably before midnight.
WoooHoo! 
​Sounds seriously awesome to us.
We are excited.

Happy new Year.  Let that shit go!
2020 is going to be... enlightening.

with TLC & THC 
Georgia

Weeeee!  Thank you Canada! Our first year of Legalization and we did not end up looking like a bunch of  Loons!   Heeheehee  I knew we wouldn't.

We proved if anything, to the rest of the world - not only is legalization working but it was 'Highly successful' it's first year - and Not one overdose - let's all breath a sigh of relief & put reefer madness to rest.  It was Norm that reminded me - "it's a year!" - because I have been legal for years, I kinda forgot. Thank God.  Thank God we are NOT stressing anymore over such bullshit, now we can all focus on Politics' a little better - ready to vote? I am.

I'm going to show up braless with a 'I love Justin T!'  hahahhahaa (just the thought has me giggling) I vote at a local restaurant & I've no doubts, I'll be surrounded by several Consertatives. hee hee  I don't trust 'conservatives and cannabis'...  I wonder why.
I don't trust consertatives & pipelines. 

Still hearing stories (more now come out of the Cannabis closet now that it's Safe'r)  of when they were younger and  was busted for growing a plant.  What took so long for this madness to end?  Some are still being busted... & as always there's usually a little more to it.  I hope all who have been charged in the past look into having prior charges cleared, take the time while it's available - who knows what the future holds.

Yes, it is a reason to celebrate! Canada has profited & shall continue to thrive - now with edibles  once it's all sorted out. I do make my own edibles.. but when edibles are easier to purchase - say at a bakery (in a special *adult glass counter) I'll buy more edibles.  I do not like to purchase stuff that I can't touch, see or smell.  People have expressed & continue to do so by visiting dispensaries and NOT via the gov and mail to show - they want to SEE, smell the bud & the experience.   I think the government will soon agree & the only way for them to make the money they anticipate is to let a wider distribution & tax it all.  Just as convenience stores sell beer & cigarettes - let delicious bakerys or gourmet food shops sell delictable snacks.  

...When Pigs fly!  
I've heard that before.

I am currently mid canvas' so, I did not spend as much time as I might have otherwise on this anniversary - next year! Next my witchy crystal ball will tell you who will win the election! 

With TLC & THC  
Georgia - Loon on the Hill!  hahaha
Proud to be me.
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That moment Tinkerbell realized 'Edibles' are not as harmless as she thought...

I love edibles! My prefered is carrot cake that I make myself with medicated coconut oil that I also make myself- it's easier than you think.

Have you watched Rotten: Edibles on netflix?  I enjoy the Rotten series - very enlightening.
I know about edibles but I did learn a few points to ponder. - Edibles have a side effect that most don't consider - I bet more women than men do.
Weight gain.  I have gained 6 lbs since moving up here - 6 that I keep on!
Thank you Country Bakery - lol.

Weight gain is a problem for most & edibles are a very easy way to get - carried away.
I know. First - they taste so good - you want to eat more and all of it.  Don't - read the instructions, you won't die but you might get very HIGH - uncomfortably high, almost everone I know has a story to tell about edibles and having too much of a good thing- but there is also the problem of 'the munchies' - on edibles.  

Weight gain is on the increase as are weight related disease - please use caution.
I encourage all I know to have healthy snacks ready - just incase you get the muchies.  
Better to much on grapes than gummies! & IMO EVERY thing tastes better on cannabis - even carrots!  Medicated cookies- gummies, drinks - you name it - you'll see it soon.
Edibles are are the way IN.  

Interesting to note some think bud will fade - HA. Bud will never fade, many love bud as it is - no sugar needed.  Most of the time I medicate without all the "goodies"  but it's nice occassionally for a sweet treat'. 

I had so much fun painting tinkerbell - I painted 2! 
Tinkerbell giggling in the forest as happy as can be!  Double art day!
Give thanks ;) 

Happy Thanks Giving Weekend! 
Enjoy all the goodies - Medicated or not - Give Thanks! 
Cannabis is legal in Canada! 

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

 Scruffy pot dog is done.  It was not easy painting ablack & white one eyed dog- still a pleasure all the same & a wonderful feeling to be finished. lol   It's harvest time & the leaves are falling!    Scruffy loves her painting! She laughed when I showed her, happy I have her keeping an eye on the viewer.  Scruffy is Scruffy.. her nickname is pig' cause she is forever snorting, grunting & snoring. We love her & her pig nosies.

Scruffy is the one who has caused me a little stress here but after a smack on the behind (sometimes you must)  and a warning to quit wandering off- she seems to understand clearly now- stick with mom.  Have you tried calling a one eyed, deaf dog in the forest - I have... It's not enjoyable. 

When I hung the painting Ginger went over and looked at it as if to say "WTF!?"  so, she is next - and my last pot dog - until next spring when I plan on getting another.  We have the home, the land & the love.  OMGosh it is a beautiful SUNNY 16 today and we're off on an adventure to see the leaves - all we have to do is step outside. 

Tomorrow - my newest skull inspired by a sentance I read. 
Then Toker Tinker bell - hee hee hee she's so sweet.  
 Come back to see & then... some Zombie cards for Forever Grateful - if I can stop staring at the leaves long enough to work' on the computer.  
Thank you for stopping by.
I appreciate it as does Scruffy.  
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Nice to know we are thought of from time to time. I think of many.
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With TLC & THC
Me.