I miss Mushrooms.
I miss Foray weather- hunting for the many different mushrooms across Ontario. It has increased my appetite for them as well therefore they are consumed in most every meal I make...  portobello await.  Instead of outside they are appearing on my desk,  I'm going to 'gift' a couple in the spring at Forays - it's a wonderful way for a family to spend quality educational time together - I'll put one in a basket and wait for SPRING to inspire a little mushroom hunter.

Wait until you see my new 'Mexican Medicine'  painting...
the medicine has a secret message for us  &  so does my painting for all of you!  
Storm said 'I should wait until valentines day to show it.
It took 3 days with some frustration but mostly fascination! 

I just watched the movie 'Maudie',  I did not realize the extent of her life in Canada or how severe her pain was.  It left me feeling  blue but inspired. The arthritis part especially got to me. The drastic changing of the weather is simply  painful, I'm sure I'm one of  many. 
It went from 5 and muddy to rain, freezing rain and now a blizzard outside - this one day.
This is why we talk about the weather- it effects our lives dramatically.  I'll be going to bed early, smoking some very good cannabis from Storm - I wish you could smell it- it smells like 'citrus' so much I thinks it explains my craving for lemons, blood oranges & pineapple.  

Someone passed away, I didn't know him very well but I saw him quite a bit... it came as a shock.  I cried all day of and on,  I couldn't stop thinking of the family & the loss they must be feeling.  

A shooting has occurred in the USA in a school & kids are dead. 
Here we are again, 15 with a gun in a school... blah blah blah.. does anyone listen?
LOOK who once again pays the price for Adult laws & their "safe"  guns.

My mom sent me  quite the comfort food package delivered to my door, cabbage rolls, scalloped potatoes, meat pies.. & OX tails! I was craving after a friend of Storms mom made some earlier in the wee with were equally as tasty but completely different.  Geez my mom can cook... everyone is well aware of this fact.  I am thankful for "HOME-made  food- I had a bit of everything and passed out for 2 hours.  
Now it's time to paint.

Made with TLC & THC
Georgia
​xox

My  Cactus next..

Have big dreams? Cannabis is an equal opportunity employer.
Most women are talented, creative, loving beings who WILL make a positive, loving impact in the cannabis industry... most of them, a few appear to be ruthless, selfish, & money hungry .  Oh well,  to each his/her own, greed is on it's way out, it's only a matter of time.
Look how it's working out for Tim Hortons. Greed.  A wage increase is a wage increase - across the board- they are setting a fine example on how NOT to treat employees.

Cannabis is about love' and love will win this battle, eventually...  it already is. 
A plant needs loving care to grow to it's fullest potential.  
Humans need love to grow to be loving humans.

Ladies- pay attention there are many ways to get into the market - without relying on others. Work hard. Determination- persistence & big dreams.  Why not?
Men do it all the time- DREAM BIG!  How inspiring to see ladies on IG in the cannabis industry- - not  just the 'I'm a cute cannabis smoking female object in a bra with boobs so please, take me seriously...'   but actual ambitious, talented, driven educated women.  
Occasionally I'll see a female 'powerhouse' in a bra & panties in a marketing add, it makes me shake my head..  it's one thing to promote natural naked beauty but to use it for  political or powerful gain? For Who? From who? For what? Do we ever see male candidates lying around in their panties  asking for votes?  Would they ever be taken seriously again? 
Frig no.  

Things are starting to 'look' different.  The times are changing!  
Positive, intelligent, compassionate times ahead. It's about time, thank God.

We are witnessing all types of talented females - All OVER the cannabis industry. It's not just about physical beauty but becoming more about brains and business, kindness & looking after 'Us'.   Women can be in control set up thier own accounts, websites & more... what's the excuse?  This is your opportunity.  Now.
Artists - Bakers, painters,  other cartoonist, tattoo artists, textile artists, gardeners, bath & cosmetic creations- ALL natural items... Clothing, accessories - women are rising stars in the cannabis industry.  Please show some support to other females - with comments or $...  
it's also one tiny way women can respond to the #metoo movement..
Where are you spending your money?  Who do you support?

This year I'm actively searching out other women to buy gifts from  & companies who are run by women - everything from food, flowers to factories... it's a start. 

                     I'm truly hoping with cannabis legalization
                           - more young women will embrace it!
                                             D R E A M     B I G

Embrace it before you embrace a bottle of vodka.  I have never woken up and vomited or suffered from a head ache for days after a evening of 'too much cannabis - the same can't be said for Alcohol.  I don't know of any female who said they had non consensual sex - strictly under the influence of cannabis.. unlike the many cases of date rate and alcohol related stories.  Young women I'm hoping will drink less, smoke when they feel the urge but focus more on the task of being an empowered young woman.  
It will be a positive  empowering side to cannabis, imo.

With love...
for every other woman on the planet, even the ones I don't like'.        lol
xox

One of the best gifts you will ever give is your time, what better time spending making memories with your kids - making decorations for the holidays. 
PIN is the place to be! Here are a few simple EASY Christmas crafts with links for creative beings of all ages. Click on the image to be taken to the link on how to:
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Currently there are many painted mushrooms on my desk with a Christmas craft of my own..  what will you create today - Christmas memories?  I'm not sure when the holidays officially start' but snow apparently is on the way... and there is nothing more fun than building a snow person.. or snow dog.  

The Christmas Display also has a new addition- photos of  "Cornelius" digging for gold on the front lawn - soon here is a sneak PEEK:

With boys on my mind for this cartoons- comes 'more'. More adventure, More risk taking More Macho",  More with more to prove?  Young men have it as difficult as ladies - in different ways.  When I read about how difficult it is to find a job, apartment, pay bills, raise a family (I know these things too)  and it's getting more & more difficult  - Men/boys still have the stigma of expected to BE  'the bread winners' of the household  and  yes let's face it gold diggers do exist. Men & women gold diggers. 

If I was to say more teens won't be trying cannabis - I'd be lying. More will.
More accidents will happen. To think kids who want to smoke it are not smoking is now is foolish. They are having oral sex on school busses.  Really? Are we going to start lying to them about  cannabis being like fentanyl?  Is there not enough going on in the world right now- the average teen can grasp- like Korea claiming they have a nuclear weapon  able to reach the USA. Come on.   To intentionally  LIE to teens today is only adding to the chaos. To continue to intentionally lie to adults is just as bad.  
Educate them. I have  drawn about this for the love of my son and then every kid.  
Storm is 25now I never worry about his 'cannabis use'. 
We have talked about every issue from medicating in school, how to talk to friends,  dealing with negative remarks, EVERYTHING.   Boys will be Boys- Have the conversation

1. Boys can be more adventurous - Jackass 1,2,3,4... need I say more?  Add cannabis to this and things might get a little wilder!  I've heard excessive laughter over the years but rarely ever seen any anger between a bunch of boys who are smoking only.
Can you say the same for alcohol?  If I knew a boy I cared about was going to start a 'drinking alcohol habit' before Smoking cannabis - I would try to  suggest he try cannabis first.  Being a jackass has never NEEDED any drugs. Daredevil, stuntman.. be careful- why would you intentionally ADD anything that MIGHT interfere with your performance and possibly cause you to fail or bring on an early demise?

2. Driving. Most driving  accidents are  young men.  ALSO applies to  young ladies
I believe they are also the highest death rate on our roads.
This breaks my heart.   I remember teaching my son how to drive. 
I glare at Storm if he even thinks of reaching for his phone while driving (we know they do when we are not with them, we have no control)  - I do this with everyone I drive with. I care about you. I care about me. I care about Poppy.  
I care about strangers remaining alive.
ADD ANYTHING WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING AND YOU ARE ASKING FOR TROUBLE.
The first & ONLY thing you need to ADD is EXPERIENCE.   
No:    CELL PHONES! #1 reason for accidents * 
               Alcohol & driving, lose your license, job, friends & possibly even your life.
                      Prescribed medications, exhaustion, stress...
               No Food    ....then why do we have drive through windows?
​               Singing, dancing- leave it for the dance floor or bathroom mirror.
​               Friends- can be a very big distraction  & the DRIVER must always remember
                >>> they<<<  are now resposible for OTHER LIVES.
                No ipads, phones homework, dogs on laps.. looking at girls as you drive by
                FOCUS to stay alive when you drive.  
​                 Driving is a luxury with huge power... do not lose it.

3.  Cannabis will be permitted (& should be permitted) to grow in backyards next summer! Yippie!!!  FRESH cannabis introduced into salads & bongs.  Cannabis will grow tall if you let it and some kids will surly see others growing cannabis  in backyards, balconies etc.  
Kids let me warn you - if you think your going to hop a fence and steal someones bud- think again. This might be the most dangerous way cannabis might harm you... and you won't of even taken a puff.
A couple of weeks ago (harvest season) someone tried to break into a good friends outdoor garden - if you think they don't already exist you're fooling yourself...  
My friends Rottweiler was the first to get to the thief with my friend soon following with a baseball bat.  *I did not agree with my friend on this for many reasons- one - he could have gotten hurt or SERIOUSLY hurt the thief - it's a plant. The Thief "jumped up over the fence  & through the rose bushes! They must have gotten really scratched up..."  - not before leaving a small size running shoe at the scene.  
He/she got away. Not with anything- possibly a few dog bite marks, rose bush rash & ripped clothing and now only one shoe. The police have the other. That could be a record.
Theft, break and entering..  He/she was wearing dark clothing and a ski mask- My friend is correct- IF you break into someone property dressed like that- YOU are there with intent to steal or harm - it is wrong.  It is taking what does NOT belong to you.
Grow Up. GROW your own.

These are very realistic foreseeable problems for your men & women.
The cartoons apply to both ladies and gentlemen - Cannabis may impair your judgment.
You are smart.
​Moderation.  

Grow Roll & smoke your own... AFTER your brain has had time to develop properly.
Please.

With Love
​Georgia

Not a day goes by when I am not grateful for cannabis.
I wake up and my brain slowly wakes up.. at first it's calm and then shortly after - perhaps 3 to 5 minutes.. it starts.  My first few twitches are almost gentle- then they get stronger. 
By the time I get out of bed and start to move - they wake.  
I usually get a first zap shortly after.

Once the birds are fed- including Bird - I'll have my first "bowl" of the day and it's not cereal, it's cannabis. Strong.  Instantly I feel 'it loosen my side- the pain goes from the top of my head to past my ribs, every zap now.  Then my day can begin.. e mail, work, chores & painting. Life is BEARable because of cannabis.   
I counted the other day watching a movie I was zapped 9 times- bad- ones which bring tears without me even realizing anymore. I have days now where I just  do nothing - and enjoy it. Sit, read, sketch and nap. Dream & plan the next adventure.
As long as I have cannabis I can keep going. 

I truly say thank you to God for this creation of nature which eases our pain.
& Not one day goes by ever - when I'm not grateful for  cannabis easing my sons pain. 
So- I just like to say THANK YOU! Universe..

Thank You!!!

With Thanks Georgia
Bird, the girls, Storm & millions more.
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Imagine the memories you will have when you take your kids camping. They don't stay little for long. Friends had a baby boy! A new baby boy into the universe! He's so sweet... his newborn photos in that tiny little touque.. I cry tears of joy at the sight of him, especially babies I know. This baby had me imagining future camping days!  
Kids and camping, exploring, bugs, nature - life doesn't get better.

Of corse this story is about a eerie sounds in the woods..
With glowing big eyes - all the better to see you with - in the dark! 
Come on  - isn't that what camping stories are about? 
Or the man with the one hook for a hand.. scratching the side of the car?  lol

I love kids, creative, expressive little beings,  kids should go camping.
Kids should experience nature.
​Kids should know nature - it is said 'we protect what we love.

No cell phones in nature.
Cell phones will cause our children more damage in the long run than cannabis ever will.
Just 'think' about it. Think about already NOW & the problems between the two.
What will cause your child more harm do you think?

I had so much fun with this owl.. wait until you see the next camping tale.. I did 3.

With Imagination
​Georgia

25, hard to wrap my head around.  Where has the time gone?   
If you are reading this with your baby son in your arms- one day you will ask the same.

Only the other day, I was swinging him by the arms in a circle as we waiting for the bus playing airplane. Only the other day he was wrapped around my leg as I dragged him across the floor when I mopped, the dogs following closely behind.  It seems not long ago where I was reading the Monster at the end of the book for the 17th time READ in Grovers voice! Laughing at Clark the Toothless shark..  Crashing Thomas the tank into the lumber yard - to get a giggle... bulldozing the backyard with TONKAS  filled with cheesies. 
Wasn't it just a few weeks ago I watched him hear for the first time?  
As I type, instantly  my chest heaves with JOY- JOY that I felt that day- as I remember the look & the tears flow just like it was yesterday. JOY
Wasn't it just Yesterday, I carried him to bed because his feet hurt.. because I chased him around the backyard with  the hose & visa versa.  Well worth the pain he assured me at the time.

Today my son is 25.  He is the love of my life.  
The past 25 years have been the best of my life because he is in it.  
A gift from God I give thanks for every  time I remember! At least once a day.

Today at 25, he already has very good friends, several 'brothers'.  I've no doubts they will remain life long friends. He's traveling the world and experiencing this new adventure for himself.  I type NOW with a heart bursting with JOY for his happiness- explore- it's what we are here for. Living his dreams as they turn to reality - he made happen.   He refuses to give in or give up.  He is my inspiration.

I know mom's say they have good sons but I've got a wonderful son... 
I honestly could not ask for one change... well he does tease me about my hair & bathrobe most days... if you could see my morning rooster hair & smell the purple bathrobe you would get it.  Hahaha  It's NOT me- it's the material. 
He makes sure I eat and is forever reminding  'DRINK MORE water &  Medicate!
He's protective too- naturally. 

He is all I could possibly hoped he would  be  in a young man of 25. 
I love my son.   

Seems like yesterday he fell asleep in my arms for the first time...
best 25 years ever. 

With Love
​Georgia (mom)

You know.. some might not appreciate my illustrations suitable for children in the cannabis garden of LOVE.  If you think I've not given this serious thought, especially in light of the upcoming ridiculous expectations surrounding the "advertising of cannabis IN California or Canada next year - OR rather LACK of what you will be permitted to do or NOT do - - I've given it much contemplation.   I've been made aware I'm considered controversial'  or 'Flaky' - for encouraging my child to use 'marijuana' -  Phhhhbt - judge away.  This is not something I ever take lightly.. painting my creatures in Cannabis fields. 

Cannabis is a Medicine.  Cannabis is a medicine that can and has and will continue to help seriously ill children and I will never stop drawing about it  - with Children in mind.  
It's my purpose.  I  care more about it than a medicine for adults, although it is my medicine as well - thank God.  GOOD LUCK in the near future -not letting a parent of a seriously ill child try cannabis- especially for pain like early childhood arthritis for example - when a parent  can prove  other medications will cause their child more harm than cannabis & TRUST ME -that is not hard to prove - try- research it - Dr.s will not be able to refuse them.  It will be inhumane.  I've lost sleep thinking of the damage medications do to little bodies, the desperation parents feel when they watch their babies suffer.
I remember, I refuse to forget. 

When Doctors (two teams of Dr.s - The Hospital for Sick Kids & The Shriners Hospital for Children in Montreal) told us our son would suffer terribly and probably would not make it to his 12th birthday- I started to PRAY to GOD.  I would do what ever I thought was expected. A promise I keep - always.  I never expected this...  yet here we are.  Gratefully.

I AM more determined than ever to try to educate so NOT ONE more parent will ever see their child suffer needlessly when Cannabis can help.  Had I known sooner - our son would have been eating medicated brownies as a toddler at bed time and yes I would have done what ever it took, even IF that meant going the illegal route, which i kinda did anyway..   Thank God. 
That was just over 10 years ago. No regrets. 

IF our government thinks they will not be assisting more children or will FEAR monger with cannabis and not allow any POSITIVE Cannabis advertising - instead of more lies - I'm going to make it personal mission to do the opposite, especially when I see that lovely FRIGGING glossy L.C.B.O magazine come delivered to MY DOOR, Booze promotion - glorification  (proven deadly) - in our local newspaper- but not life saving medicine awareness - no photos of Plants? Phhhhbbbt.  

          THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST NEWS I'VE READ IN A LONG TIME:
         link>>> THE DEA in it's newest OFFICIAL report states - 'ADMITs:
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          READ it yourself- FINALLY. NO ONE HAS EVER DIED from  CANNABIS.
Proof, they have been lying for many - too many years - and how many lives do they continue to destroy  still  with arrests for something less harmful than alcohol.. -less harmful than hotdogs.  Let that sink in.    Please.
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 ZERO DEATHS in history... 
Can you say the same for other medications suggested for Children - where cannabis is now proven to HELP?
No.

DEMAND.

One person can make a difference.
I'll continue to draw any & every way I  think might help bring awareness & education & pray instead.  It's my purpose & passion - lucky me.

Creatively Yours
g
xox
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I'm 53 and proud to be here.   I've noticed something along the years - a trend if you will... I call it  Bipolar Bullshit.   FIRST - there is no 'test' which can prove someone is bipolar or  not. It is based on 'Opinions',  some professional - most not.  I am sure there are people who suffer from great degrees of mood swings and it can be terrible - especially when younger people are confused & feel like ending their lives.  This is about relationships, mostly between men and women.  I want to help young women especially with this subject.  *warning- this blog is 'full of fucks.

A friend shared her 'observation' I still remember our conversation- it hit home then and does even more now  "the second they get tired of you - you become "crazy", everything you do- they blame you, tell all your friends -she's losing it, she's going crazy..'  that was over a decade ago - she eventually had her marriage demise and was told "you're crazy.."  Go figure.   The new term I hear often is "she's Bipolar".  I was actually in a conversation with a group of men & they joked when one said he was 'struggling' with his new wife (#3 ) -"I think she's bipolar"  they all laugh.. apparently the last 2 wives were also bipolar. I look at this tall, white haired handsome gentleman as he says this, I've seen his flirting ways and smooth charms already (you know the type) - and think to myself - yeah sure, I bet they were all bipolar.. asshole.  All the men are high paid, very professional, smart, educated, successful...  I turn to my friend who was one of them when he commented later - again - about her being bi-polar (apparently his ex wife was also Bipolar) and said  "Give me a Fucking break! ( I must have appeared Bipolar to him a this point - lol) Are you kidding me?!!   There is no 'test' to prove someone is Bipolar but it does not take long to see someone is an asshole."  He looked at me - speechless.  Good. 

Ladies - of all ages PAY attention cause it's not fucking funny.  It's never them.  I know myself after my brain surgery- every time Norm and I would argue about something he did, which I disagree with - it would turn around to be about me and my brain and   "she's crazy.. just ignore her."  It was absolutely  one of the factors in the demise of our marriage. Bipolar- bullshit..  If this is crazy- fine.. Call me the fucking QUEEN - because I refuse to be labeled for someone elses behaviour and I will not sit passively while you behave badly. 

Pay attention- are you listening? It starts slowly.. the signs are there and as soon as you see them- get the fuck out.   It's never the adulterer - who promises time an time again - it won't happen again.  Never the gambler, alcoholic.. who blames his partner for all that goes wrong in is life. Never the macho man who is in debt but refuses to admit it.  Children are growing up watching- young sons & daughters - paying attention to these ' harmful words' if not worse.

How many times does a husband leave his wife for a younger woman? 
This is the best 'revenge' out there if you ask me. First of all if he leaves you - Give thanks - he's spared you years of bullshit. You don't need someone in your life who does NOT love you. Younger women now know exactly what they are doing - an old fool and his money will soon be parted just as easy as parting legs.  Led by their penis, they get what they deserve. What 20 year old wants a 6o year old?  Seriously.  For their $$$ yes. That's about it & very soon after - guaranteed-  she will fuck around on him with a much younger man- its a tale as old as time. BUT when he wants to get rid of his OLD wife- he easily states to his lawyer - 'she is bipolar' - and it's not  funny because high paid lawyers will destroy a woman- they know nothing about - for money. In many cases she DID give her life for decades, raised his kids, kept his home & sucked..    to be tosses aside like trash.  Children will be lost in legal battles as well as much else, confidence lost because of years of being blamed and accused of being bipolar- just because you don't agree with your spouse.   Bipolar has become and 'excuse' to keep people down and it's mostly women.  How often do you hear a woman say  "he's bipolar?"

Oh yes, I can appear Bipolar' call it what you want...  I call it being sick of bullshit and refusing to be walked over. Yes, I am capable of yelling, throwing etc..  Bipolar? Hardly.
Pay attention to WHO is calling you what?   Chances there is more to it that what we SEE. 
Chances are it's just another excuse for others to blame for their poor behaviour - it's always easier to blame someone than admit your an asshole.  It's a trend- where will it go? Will it become so when a husband accuses his wife of being bipolar- he will be able to have her committed?  Sound far fetched?  The trend looks frightening the direction it's going.
DO NOT let ANYONE lable you anything you are not!  Bipolar? Or just extremely pissed off?
Happy and sad - sure- that's life!  Bipolar never goes with 'she's so happy - I divorced her' it's always the negative spin.

IF you think you are bipolar- o.k., what can I say.  Please be careful with medications you in your body- note: the description of bipolar blames the environment.  
IF you are in a bad relationship - it is a negative environment.  GET OUT.  
Do you think it's going to get better? Is he lying? Cheating? Drinking? What's next?
Think it will change?
Argue all you want- I guarantee he's thinking - she's a bitch- she's bipolar... and sooner or later he will say it.

Bipolar this.

With LOVE
g
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xox

* FYI- we talk about my cartoons in this house before 'you all' see them. This one has been on my chalk board for almost 6 months - it's a difficult subject if you SERIOUSLY look into it. Norm & Storm both 'get where I am coming from' believe it or not ;)  and the polar bears do not represent 'US/them', *ALL men call the wives crazy when they are upset & (NOT ALL mean it) with them sooner or later..  BUT - it can become very abusive quickly & easily and for many women it has. I thank God  It's "only " about 2 people who have grown apart here (25 years - it happens)  & still argue, still and will always care for each other. 
There is a difference.   I have had this conversation for years in this blog & with ALL of my male friends at one point over the years. - I'm known of speaking my mind and not ashamed of it.   Too few never speak up and the pain continues. 

This 'Bi polar' thing is not correct, women are already struggling more than the average man & are taking medication at alarming rates- how do you think this is effecting families??? The community.. the world?
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* o.k. a tiny percentage of men will never call your wives 'crazy' - God bless you and thank you & I sent you a virtual hug!  & kiss - on the cheek. ;)  

This is how I feel when Storm arrives home from one of his journeys.
*In real Human life - he would be much taller - but I chose to make it cuter. 
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I am equally as happy to see him go on theses journeys..
Life is for exploring.

With Love
g

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