Tonight is the night to see the wolf BLOOD moon & I'm excited!  Anyone who claims we are not effected by the moon - is in denial.  Thinking about the plight of birds... the flight of birds who are effected by the moon & night sky  like my red breasted robin  & my hopes are birds will not disappear as soon as anticipated.  
Lets hope the planet won't disappear as soon as anticipated. 

Global warming, pipelines exploding, trees disappearing, fish dying, women still marching for rights not given, women marching to have missing women acknowledged', human sexual trafficking is at an all time high- Children are the worst victims and what do we 'see' constantly -  ignorant little pukes like this one:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/indigenous-march-student-mock-1.4985493?cmp=newsletter-news-digests-canada-and-world-morning in their  red hats covering their hate filled brains.   All this has me  thinking...  we are in trouble if this is the direction of our future.  

This past year has me convinced we should abolish  ALL MALE schools.  
Look at the pack mentality it creates,  A PACK of wild, nasty beasts who in the past year have been exposed for rape, abuse & violence -  of fellow students (each other)  & then all those around them. I can't imagine its helpful to young women- I don't have to STUDY or have research done to know the mentality & conversations being had in such environments ABOUT women in general - neither do you.   All boys schools only strengthens the "Boys will be boys mentality" - and these boys will be running the world one day?  It's frightening - especially when we see the evil that already resides. #metoo isn't going anywhere & #whosnext  & of course #timesup ! thankfully will help keep those who behave badly in check - or at least shine a new light - so we can all SEE the evil for what it is and CHANGE it.  Correct it.  Call it out!

I'll be looking for the beauty in the moon tonight as the same time I'll be praying for world peace...       I'm not alone, this I know.

With TLC & THC
G

'Blue Monday' tomorrow...  Grin & BEAR it!  It's just another day...

It's the year of the pig! Eat less bacon! - Done!
Eat less meat (done) - untill they can at least provide a life that does not involve cruelty & torture from birth - I know we can demand a change in this area, I believe most humans would rather NOT have animals suffer.  

Eat better anyway- geeze if there's one thing I've learned from overdosing on documentariews- WE are doing  this to OURSELVES with what we choose to consume on a daily bascis.- It's that simple people! - EAT better- more veges & nuts & fruit- it's that simple.  Our meat consumption in this house has gone from meat being with every meal - 100% to 40% - ...    look at that little pig with the Universe inside him.
After learning about American standards & practices in the meat industry & about the ag-gag rule...  & I honestly do not believe they care about Americans health, I prefer farm raised, free roaming happy animals who have had some quality of life.

Some people "hate documentaries", why remain in the dark, remain in denial - it's easier? Watch ROOT cause. We have been arguing about this for decades! I do not agree with root canals. Please watch,  the more you know- you can avoid a lot of hassle - or at least you have a starting point from which to - START.  It really does make too much sense... & then you have TRUMP  he's another breed of PIG all together.  Americans (& Canadians) have current serious obesity problems - what does he serve a bunch of athletes  at the oval office?...   JUNK FOOD.
Bravo DONALD you've done it again - what clear messages you send out.  

What does you Piggy Horoscope tell for the coming year?
Mine is all good but I already knew that...  I feel it. 
It feels like love, happiness & success.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Below.. sneak PeeP of my next canvas... wip.

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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I figure the timing is about right, Christmas depression setting in for about 25%of Canadians, holiday let down, bills arriving, pounds packed on being noticed & resolutions already being broken,  who's feeling festive  now - Fuck Off!   LOL

I still am feeling festive! I did not make any resolutions - well yes, I did- Less Alcohol (I've had NONE so far in 2019),  paint daily (done), focus on God & Good.  Keep the past where it belongs. So far so good. HAVE no FEAR for ALL that comes this year...  God's got my back & will get me thought it with flying colors! I know.
 
I'm off to a fucking great start- oh, & READ more! Last year I read a book a month this was one I forgot to tell you about: Swearing is Good for you.    Finally proof is in- so all who judge me for swearing can Fuck Off  (said lovingly), I swear  & now I understand why- I swear more- Pain. Apparently swearing helps pain- scientific proof shows it helps those suffering and allows for great pain threshold. It helps for social pain too.  I HIGHLY recommend this book for EVERY TEACHER - I had no idea about swearing and children & Tourette's- children need to be understood & NOT judged, children & adults who deal with this already are stigmatized by UN educated (myself included) ignorance of the subject & it only hurts them more. 

I have noticed increased swearing since brian surgery - or since fucking failed brain surgery...  I KNOW when I get really upset- it's all I can seem to yell - I can't even get words into my head between the twitching, anger & frustration- I can swear like a trooper/Judge Judy (also known for her choice wording) & YES, I have paid for it and probably still  do  - oh well, I don't (can't) give a fuck - I was raised with swearing - so it's common place, I swear when I'm happy just as often as I'm sad!  I can be fucking thrilled beyond words & fucking disgusted with how some behave...  I SEE the reaction in some others when I swear- sometimes I feel flustered (like when speaking to an older pal/nun friend) & I understand it's usually age related, those who love me seem to accept it and understand- our wording does not always reflect who we are. I am NOT a criminal or bad person for swearing - they are words.

As a matter of fact- this book was a rude awakening-  empowering even! When I learned about the difference between men & women I thought: here we fucking go again..
What bullshit - yes, it's o.k. for men to swear - but still looked down upon for women- women will be judged for EVERYTHING from swearing in public to & breast feeding -to which I say - Fuck that! Just one more reason to keep women down & I refuse to be a part of it, especially for all the young ladies to arrive after me. I BELIEVE if more young women were taught to speak up and say FUCK OFF!! ​Fewer women would become victims- I'm many ways. When I was younger I'd have strangers grope me, really - I've been grabbed in public (my boobs when just a kid in a store), ass grabbed (too many times to mention), rubbed up against on a bus/subway & more- if it happened NOW- I would turn without hesitation & at the top of my lungs YELL - GET THE FUCK AWAY FROM ME & KEEP your fucking hands to yourself - WHO the fuck do you think you are!!?
*I guarantee you the pervert/person would think twice the next time.  
Fuck that.
Teach your daughters to swear, teach them it's o.k.  to express themselves as men do & protect themselves with words & their voice.`

So here is a Fuck OFF to start the year.. painted lovingly.  If you want to judge me for swearing & think I am a lesser person for it- it speaks volumes about you first of all -- o.k., & please tell me this: have you expressed as much disgust/anger today towards  people who abuse children, people who fucking  use children as sexual objects with pornography  or worse...  these predators can appear so sweet & professional & never swear.   Ted Bundy was so charming, never swore- do you know what he attributes to his serial killing spree- pornography, simple soft core pornography at first, he escalated into violent porn. and then started killing (words from own mouth) & children as young as 8 are sharing naked images online encouraged by strangers who don't swear & don't give a fuck about your kids.

It's time we get our priorities straight - what more fucking important - words or actions?   Don't judge a book by it's cover or a person for swearing...  especially if you have no idea why they swear.

If you do choose to judge me & think I'm less classy, educated, feminine, less of a mother, person, artist - because I swear- FUCK off.  lol   You are not worthy of my time, art or thoughts - I've more important issues to focus on.   

With TLC & THC
G

​WARNING - next blog on psoriasis - some might not want to see. 

P.S. someone commented, Timothy Leary was 'not well liked - people think he was reckless' &  I agree- I also think he was egotistical- amazingly enough,  I thought  while watching the documentary- what did people see in him? Like him or not he did bring  an awareness & at a time when he was punished was at an ultimo high - for what- cannabis & mushrooms, plants.   

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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Happy First day of 2019!!
I hope you are not hung over, if so - I hope it was worth it. 
I painted my first calendar last year, the focus being strange mushrooms! 
One of the best introductions in this lifetime has been to mushrooms- in the wild - this mushroom is called eyelash mushroom & I found one a few years back- more vibrant than this one- I was hooked on these bright red eyelashes looking up at me.​ a.k.a:
 Scutellinia scutellata 
I also discovered there are such things as purple snails - how beautiful is this earth?

I'm grateful for the introduction to my plate as I learned  how many edible mushrooms there are  & to my medicine cabinet  from everything to Lions mane for the brain, turkey tail tea, Chaga coffee for better health & psilocybin  for mental health.
All this mushroom talk has made me hungry- Shiitake in my omelette.
Start the new year off right! Drink your chaga- eat your mushrooms!

With TLC & THC
Georgia

Next...   Fantasia inspired - my plans for this year depicted in paint.    ;)

New little black book!  I'm more excited about this little black book than the one I carried in HIGH school, this one will be filled with all sorts of subjects & I'll time-lapse for any who want mini gouache lessons (shared on Instagram - Georgia.Toons) & hopefully someone will want to purchase it when complete & I'll donate the money to the local food bank or humane society, that's along way off still - a whole year but that's the plan... I've got plans for 2019.   How about you?

I've been reading about Alcohol problems, one article states we might be the new Russia- how sad is that Canada? We all know the  association with Alcohol & Russians - the 'facts' we don't realize, the struggles they have and the death & destruction because of BOOZE - yes, direct correlation to alcohol. If you want to watch something interesting & entertaining watch Prohibition on Netflix, a 3 part series- -wow,  they where wild in the 20's. Prohibition FAILS with Alcohol & with Cannabis- with all drugs.  It's always been women & children who suffer the most because of alcohol abuse...
How many Children are effected NOW/still by the same situation and have no control & no where to go? How many  will grow up to be alcoholics because they see it as the 'norm'?  How many will turn to stronger substances because alcohol isn't enough for them anymore.. lot's - History proves it. 
​Cheers. 

I will celebrate this 2019 by not getting drunk, perhaps a glass of champagne.. perhaps not. I don't need, I don't wish to encourage it.. I know the pain it causes.  
I won't have a hangover  ;) that I know for sure.
I will consume cannabis - smoke it &  inhale,  edibles will be consumed & I won't experience a hangover. 

2019 is going to the the year for growth.. as a country & personally.  
I keep getting the message from the Lord himself in one way or another -  ;)
I brought you to "it" I'm going to bring you through it'.. and I must say - my confidence is at an all time high.  

Looking forward to 2019 when the Sun,  the  Moon & the Truth will all SHINE.
People are already realizing the negative lies & hype behind cannabis after only a few months of legalization, thank God.

With TLC & THC
Georgia
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Tis the season for depression.  That is the reality for too many.  You are not alone.
I've seen friends say they don't feel like Christmas at all,  know of some that are having family struggles (don't we all), custody battles - where will the kids spend Christmas, recent  separations & stress over holiday confrontations or alienation... a couple of girlfriend lost their moms this year and are struggling with the first Christmas without - makes me glad mine is still here & cooking all the veggies  -  :).   At the same time  I see & feel their sadness - one friend can't even speak to me about it - we both TEAR up instantly.. she has a huge family & will survive the holiday I'm confident.  How about those with a small or no family.. do you think Christmas is a happy time for all, hardly.

Then there is the stress of Christmas spending, I'm seeing that almost everywhere - this thing about giving people money - what's Christmas going to come to? A banking holiday?  Not sure what to get someone for fear they won't like it, having too many you feel you should buy for, I read the chance of a heart attack of the holidays increaser quite a bit- is it the food? The excess booze? The stress?   Shovelling snow is often a factory btw.. take care.

This year has been incredibly stressful, I try to pretend it's not- yet I'm having difficulty even leaving my home (my trust in humans is not what it was)  & throw in Trump to the list- I'm positive that  orange ape is responsible for an increase in Christmas depression around the globe.

When I look at the effect the toll of stress has had on my own physical body just since the summer - my one side has completely covered in psoriasis that wakes me from pain at night & the scabs on my back and down my right leg to the bottom of my feet -  I'm concerned it's got out of control...  So,  NO - the last thing I'm going to 'let' stress me is Christmas.  Tis the season - it can be very overwhelming for adults & children &  pets - I don't know about you but I'd like to encourage all of you who are feeling blue, sad, depressed - - embrace it  & say FUCK IT! It's just a holiday, just another day - if you're focusing on Jesus- awesome-  as that is the reason  for the season.. Jesus knows  so don't sweat it-  if you can pour yourself a cup of medicated tea or a glass of nice wine.. roll a joint & climb in a  warm tub like this sweet little ginger & slide in and RELAX ('Im about to do this now)  it will be a great start to melting holiday stress... warm jimmies, movie on Netflix , medicate popcorn sprinkled with cinnamon... GIVE yourself a BREAK &  Fuck it.    

With TLC & THC
Georgia 

Yep, I'm enjoying these one to one painting sessions.  I think I'll continue, each becoming more enjoyable I had another friend who mentioned to me one day: I've never painted.  Gasp! How can this be?  lol  So, I invited her over to learn how to paint  & it was quite the success for her FIRST painting if I do say so.   Holy!
So many of you are gifted and don't even know it!  

I've decided to offer this to a few people, if you would like to join me to paint - but I've got to have rules, have you seen the movie 'Georgia Rules' - It's true, for me anyhow I need rules to make this the best experience for us both. Want to hear them...   it might help you decide if you want to join me.

Plan on approximately  5 hours & I like to start at 10 a.m.
Be here NOW to paint & learn how to paint... not to get high or gossip.
We stop for Pizza for lunch - no green peppers.
No cell phones.. if you need to look at your phone every 15 minutes or less, stay home.
No tobacco smoking in my home, feel free to join me with a  joint.
You provide the photo you'd like to paint - any subject - my friend wanted to paint a husky  with my suggestion to turn it into a christmas card and forcing a imagined twist to the photos.
All I ask is you  TRY,  follow my directions  step by step to create a masterpiece.

I supply - all supplies for you to leave with a finished painting & instruction on the next steps should you want to continue painting. 
You supply snacks - I prefer healthy & enjoy also baked goods & cookies.
You must like dogs  BUT listen to me when I ask you to: ignore my dogs.
I choose our painting music, dress in comfortable clothing  so you won't mind if you get paint on them or dog hair... mostly paint.
You allow me to share our images of the  experience & finished product on  my Social Media 
​ so people can see, I am still being social & you learned to paint! 
Express an interest in painting.

Let me know if you are interested (e me) ...  I'll book an available date & we shall create!  

I've actually invited a few friends that would travel quite the distance, that lesson includes a say in the guest room..  in progress.  Painting is proven to calm, heal, help people express themselves, inspire & more - learn a new hobby, there is no time like NOW!
Create, use your brain & heart instead of letting the TV use them. 
I watched the DOC: The Red Pill.  My opinion: Do not waste your time.

More Chritsmas & cananbis next!
​I can hardly contain this 'Christmas feeling' this year.
With TLC & THC
​Georgia

This by far one of the best weekends I've had in a while starting with Friday morning breakfast & day with Storm & ending with a painting session in my studio with Madison.  
The Original cricket Club member!  & as I look at her photo holding her flamingo  a smile crosses my face because it seems like yesterday she was in pony tails and we where getting ready to go swimming, play with Larry - the gecko - make some thing incredibly cool - like a lady bug flower pot wind chime! When I taught kids in the studio  was by far some of the best days of my life.  I've blogged about Madison before, it was nothing new to have a kid ask if they could stay over and be my helpers - which was something I could use (kids & crafts = mess)  especially when I was offering full days  in the summers, it was a great way for me to offer families with more than one kid - free classes in exchange also. I had repeat clients & some with 3 or more kids - and I understood how expensive things could get.  ;)  

I couldn't believe when I saw Madisons incredibly cute baby on instagram! Time flies & it is 'the time' because she's not the only kid I taught having children' - it's so fun & amazing to witness -  I can't resist as I think - hahaha- I shall teach them all crafts, wait till they are older - do I have stories for them - "Your mom ate a cricket!"  "Your dad use to pick his nose with his pencil & show us  because he thought it was hilarious", "Your dad brought his pet Duck everywhere!"... "Your pet pig ate you moms fancy high heels and she nearly had him for breakfast & that is why you are at this last second  craft class! (so mom can cool down)"   lol  Oh my gosh  I'm giggling..  - when he/she was 8.  
How did this happen.. time flies.

& time flew on Sunday, I lost all track as we sat, painted flamingos & discussed all from birth, babies to buds.  I was of course happy to hear Madison is educated on cannabis but I knew she had gone to school, finished her education & has a career, married & now a baby! Life - as it is.. she continues to be educated, passionate & creative and that smile makes me think she's 12 again eating a grasshopper - just so we would get on with he craft!  How blessed am I that Madison visited and painted - 15 years later - wow.  ;)  Now a MOM herself, a beautiful little baby girl  4 months - I remember how difficult those times could be - not as peachy as social media portrays it to be for sure.  Madison has a terrific family, husband & friends- I've no doubts she will be a great mom - wait until she teaches her daughter how to paint, what a lucky little girl.

When the kids were little I'd usually ask each of them - "What do you want to be when you grow up""   I often heard "an art teacher, like you!"  It's true - we had fun & created many masterpieces in this basement...  I of course took all of them for their word - lol  so when I hear,  when I ask NOW: Are you still painting, still working with art?  
and the reply is "No."  I usually say something - like "Well that's a waste of a talent!"  lol
and they are not shocked.. they usually laugh and hopefully they pick up a sketch book later.
I saw it! I can see the talent in kids & adults still - it's  energy.  

Once we sketched our birds & I explained acrylic paint and how I paint - she did 'her thing... just like then she was 12 - I admired it then & NOW.  Don't forget to do your thing! 
I remember her brother & sister too- those were not always perfect situations because siblings still have a tendency to aggravate each other- even at summer camp. These kids were all talented and  lovely little humans & still are today - even if they don't make  signs that say "Reindeer parking here!"   & I'd also give that credit to mom & dad who were two very hard working parents & always put the kids first.
Kids & parents, thank you - Time of my life.

I absolutely enjoyed every moment painting with Madison and she is welcome to join me again.  I be neat to get all the cricket club kids - over for a painting classes and bong session ;) hee hee  
Grateful doesn't begin to describe how I feel about my life most days. 

With TLC & THC
Georgia