Before I went to bed last night I decided to paint Poppy. I've decided it's time to paint my girls... can't find Poppy? look under a blanket! Poppy has trained us to never just flop down ona chair if there is a blankey on it- chances are - she is under it... I'm missing her this COLD winter- I hardly "see' her as she moves from blanket to blanket but when it comes to naps- she' is there!  It's due to Ginger I understand how special poppy has alwasy been- she's never been like Ginger who is anon stop source of amusement & is cosntantly into things... Ginger is the kid you know to 'GO look and see what they are up to' - when things get too quiet. lol  Poppy was sent from God to be my constant companion & official service dog.  I doubt I woul dhav went to California withouther & am so grateful for that adventure with her.  

Storm calls her 'Poppy the Grey' like a little wizard wrapped in her blanket - just peeking out enough to keep a watchful eye on all thats going on.  3 planes, countless hospital visits, restaurants, movie theatres, boats, china shops (lol - no bull) & even the Getty museum in CA & if I could I'd take her to see the caves with me in France..  mentally we've alredy been, I've been so blessed to have this tiny friend with me & hope she's here much longer.

Daisy had a lump on her neck- the vet was'nt worried and estimated $700 -to $1,300 for a to have it drained but it did not seem to 'bother' her so we decided to keep an eye on it... a couple of week ago I though screw it, it's getting bigger - called the vet to take her in  but due to the extreme cold I was NOT walking - so we waited- & sure enough it popped and we had to clean it- DUE to watching Botched surgeries on Netflix  (we both joked about this) - we were not 'too grossed out' & cleaned it out.  Daisy never even  winced when we cleaned it - the vidoe we took to show Storm would make some want to vomit.  
Think about it, not being fazed due to watching those shows no wonder violence is where it is at, video games not responsible for increased vioence?  Gun rampages in the USA a common occurance  NOW.  You get 'use to seeing things' & it doesn't bother you as much... will anyone ever be held accountable?  Nope.  

If I had younger children I'd be more aware of what they are watching  and limiting violence,  I was reading they are considering (I think it was Germany)  banning children from under 14 for having cell phones, I agree.  I regret watching all the terrible, violent movies we watched - I wish  these were decisions would be made later - when kids reach a certian age - like letting little boys decide for themselves at the age of 18 if they want to be circumcised.  
I think it should be law after learning about this topic & OUTLAW female genital mutilation -  'female circumcision'.
   
I DID binge watch DIRTY JOHN - yikes.  Based on TRUE story Ladies -please, pay attention &  romance fraude is on the rise with people over 50 in Canada.  I have to say I found it upsetting & I know women who who have all had this happen to some degree.  I had my own online expecience with a compulsive liar & dick picts. that made me ill  - the stress alone it added was bullshit, I still lose sleep over it.    I won't spoil it but really listen to what she hears while in the bathroom in the last episode.  Sad times for oline dating days ahead...  KNOWLEDGE is power - and safety.  ​I'll get a new DOG long before I'll get a new husband.
& now the Amazon guy - another dick pick - OMgosh - I loose ALL respect for men when I read this crap - some role models we have ruled & destoyed by their OWN penis.
No wonder the world is in the shape it is in... 
No wonder I love dogs. 

Time to get under a blanket & sunggle.
It's family day! A holday in ontario - enjoy the time with your kids if you got em' & your pets. 

With TLC & THC 
​G

& this...   this beast below - is a BLOG all her own! lol 

Drug Mule... the only kind I like is the furry kind above.
As long as drugs are illegal- drug mules will be used & it's an entirely new level of low... 
Clint Eastwood has just made a movie Drug Mule that I hope to watch soon... I also recommend:  ​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZlgZGMVFFs   Maria full of grace.
Prohibition kills countless ways & it discriminates no one. As long as someone is making a lot of money they will continue their ways- at any cost.  Puppies who had drugs surgically sewn into them by a "vet" - is just as serious as forcing a human & I do hope this 'vet' goes to jail , for the rest of his life.    Who is to blame?

Anyone who believes Drugs should be kept illegal - it's obviously not working so the sooner we end this bullshit the better - no!?  I no longer believe the majority of drugs (used for recreational or medical purposed)  should be kept 'illegal' ... it's human nature humans want to get HIGH - do you think there any coincidence in our Hello?     
Hi!

By keeping drugs illegal we keep these horrid practices happening, that is a fact.
Let's get our 'asses in gear'  -  educate, regulate - tax even! Anything to prevent the loss of life, especially for those innocent victims usually already  in unfortunate circumstances who have no choice but to be a part of  ILLEGAL Drug trafficking.  
A few possible suggestions for now...
Shop locally. Buy locally produced product if possible.   Grow your own.  Advocate.  Educate. Encourage legality.

Talk to your kids NOW so they have an awareness of where drugs come from & BE HONEST (the bellies of puppies sometimes) so they are able to truly understand at an early age the impact judgemental thinking & outdated laws have on each other because you know what's bound to happen... these 'kids' are going to grow up - and TRY drugs, go figure.
Let them BE Educated on all that matters...  frankly, I believe this issue matters more than most bullshit history we are 'still' taught...  time will tell.

Whats worse than drug trafficking?  Human trafficking - let's focus on that.


With TLC & THC
Georgia

Check out Me & Larry posing for a selfie! Hee hee...
Larry is OLD! He loves me & I love him, he would sit on my shoulder all day and smile if I let him, Ginger fell in love and was obviously delighted when they shared a bed- she actually rolled over & was submissive to him lol..    
Love  has NO boundaries.  

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.    ;)

 FANTASIA by Walt Disney & co is by far the best animated movie ever made, it was under the tree for me this Christmas, I've already watched it 3 times..  & it has  compelled some tribute art! Starting with 'Night on Bald Mountain' - I can't take my eyes off the screen at the amount of beauty- the stunning array of colors - naked women dancing & flying -  blown away realizing that it was released in 1940 making it almost 80 years old!  No computer animation, no computers - lol Not many will comprehend the amount of work, skill, talent that went into this masterpiece... which was a failure for Disney at the time  as a 'business decision'  - not as art. 

Would you like a lesson in color? Watch Night on Bald Mountain! The monster in shades of blue purple & reds is a powerful being that  rises in the evening to rule all dead things -bringing them to life again - it is the most 'powerful scene in the movie IMO.. It was a feast painting this beast! Because of FANTASIA - Disney revolutionized the industry- even creating a special camera for in-depth shots. If you think cartoonist are not 'artists'  think again, this films proves Walt Understood the importance of imagination better than most.  He'd be my  'if you could have a conversation with anyone who has died' - guy.   I can't encourage you enough to watch this movie with your kids, show them 'classic ART Disney", it's got something for everyone as well as one of the best introductions to Classical music other than Bugs Bunny. 

More FANTASIA on the way, have a creative day!
I'll end the year with 'the beast' & all beasts that reared their ugly heads in 2018 - next year...   Goodness Prevails! Watch & Witness. 

Shout out to Norm who has really stepped up his cooking & cleaning skills over the holidays & continues today - he has had the entire week off and  I've really appreciated all the help - without the argument. <hint hint - lol  

With TLC & THC
​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

Tis that time!  I found a round canvas and immediately had an idea for the monster painting
the creature from the DEEP..  now he is the creature from the deep peeking at me through a porthole!  My Halloween gift to myself.

Most Trick or Treaters will be out tonight  I guess ! Have fun - play safe!
Don't eat any candy you don't know what it is... ever.

We went to the LCBO this afternoon and I was overwhelmed at the packaging designs and how inciting they all are! Creative fun- I bought a craft bear with a  bear & beaver in a canoe for Storm to try next visit.
Cannabis packaging - is insulting.  It's like saying here - It's now legal- enjoy, but don't enjoy too much we still don't trust you to be responsible adults.  BULLSHIT.
I give it 6 months, it is a human Canadian right to express yourself and be creative!
Like we SEE with all the BOOZE.  Phhhhbt.   

I can't get enough painting in the new studio and have just purchased all size of canvas!
It's getting cold out - time to warm up the bong.
Want to come over & join me for a hit?
​It's legal- just like having glass of wine at someones home.  
Please remember NEVER drive impaired, like the woman just last night who has killed the mother of 3 in Newmarket .. the police said 'Alcohol, speed  and poor decision making have resulted in another death'. True...    an many will suffer. 
The drunk driver was not injured...  I won't judge I know when I was younger I too made the same stupid decisions & thank God I was never in an accident.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

Hee Hee Eeee!!!!  I can't believe Halloween is less than 10 days away! I've got a few sketches  -SCReaMinG to be painted!  Hocus Pocus  is one of my favourite Halloween movies - look at them & I love Bette Midler - a spooky halloween story for kids!  I did watch it several times - the costumes get me too - the entire Halloween Vibe is one of  fun  for kids to believe in witches.  Do you?   I do.  I am not one. lol    I believe those who claim to be are dedicated and serious of their craft  (many good witches with 'healing spells & wishes, too)  & should be respected like everyone else. Hocus locus is 25 years old - time flies... not just witches!
               
          Hocus-Pocus  Let us toke this! It's  Halloween  we need to focus!
Every time they inhale a child's spirit, I giggled because drawing them toking was a 'no brainer'..  Witchy Woman see how high she flies!! You can imagine how much enjoyment this painting brought, I thought of everything from the movie to my friend Carm (redhead), Sisters, costumes & other movies! I already know 'WHO' I am painting tomowwor - hint:
Bubbles will be involved.

Cannabis helps me FOCUS - so my poem came easily!  & Cannabis helps me WORK - I KNOW many who are the same..  speaking of work Norm & I  worked at getting my new painting space  (almost) ready and I must say: the Girls and I are already LOVING it.  I also made a 'artistic decision'  for me it is a *no computer zone.  No e mail, No social media, no office distractions.  It is to PAINT, relax & hang out with my girls & possibly occasional human. hee hee   Thank you Norm  - after working all week- he certainly had no rest this weekend.  ;) Good thing he doesn't DO Halloween anymore! 

There will be a few more joints being lit this Halloween. *Please be careful with your Halloween Edibles.  I'm reading about fines- a fine for having it in the vehicle??
HOW the fuck are we to get it home - IF NOT in our vehicles? Here we go...
Dear police: DON'T TURN US in to SNEAKY pothead criminals (in your mind)  IT's LEGAL.
These cops who are not even giving a weeks le-way:   It's 'not very Canadian' of you, Eh.
Now, if YOU are driving & puffing - you are asking for trouble...    getting a ticket for having it in your car- come on!  
I remind myself it takes time, I understand the excitement & NEWS still needs to be reported.  I can't wait to see what Justin Trudeau & his family will be for Halloween.  
He apparently is the Hottest costume this year in Canada.

Back to Halloween,  I read a bunch of witches are casting a spell in the USA, a woman here was just charged for it (really).  I tried to draw a "spell" for inktober and it put me in a  grumpy mood just thinking of  intending evil on others (not that I don't understand the sentiment ) that's why I stopped drawing inktober.  Perhaps next year! lol 
I enjoy painting fun & love & cannabis and bears., dogs, nature, birds & buds... 
who has time for hate.

These witchy women cast a spell on me - the Halloween painting spell! 
Bears will have to wait  I have an inspiring  costume idea to paint!  No racist crap please.

Witchy WOMEN!?? how High will you fly? Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
hee hee

with TLC & THC (lots)
Georgia

Today is the First day of fall - it feels like it- not yesterday.  Yesterday was hot with a wicked wind all afternoon- and it was LOVELY!  I read in the gazebo and actually took a dip in the pool - Sept 21 & the heater was OFF. Global warming not a thing.... right.  The winds turned into a tornado for Ottawa & Quebec - it must be incredibly frightening & would make one ask  (the one who's house was hit): why me?    I don't know ask Dorothy.

Today is the fall equinox a time to rejuvenate and align with the stars, it gave me my fall horoscope & I couldn't agree more especially on the  'bad medicine mades me stronger.'  I agree somewhat wit the stars - after all long before us people have used them for guidance  on several levels, I also find traits of the Signs usually common.  

​I started this new book which I was attracted to because of the cover- much like my art - I think it inspired the Faun  although there's been no mention of one as of yet.  All The Ever Afters..  so far so good.   I'm already excited, I ordered my next fucking book on line The Book Depository ! Can't wait till it fucking gets here! lol - They are fast & have free shipping. 
I'm quite faun of this Faun  (hee hee) surrounded by foliage - smoking a joint in the garden of LOVE. I guess Halloween being right around the corner is partly responsible, I've got Frankenstein on my desk NOW- when was the last time you watched the classic movie?  We did last night  WOW- I have a difficult time believing that movie was made 30 years before I was born! 

Above all else today is the best day of the year IMO :   It is my son's birthday!  
The love of my life is another year wiser & what a year he has had.  I won't be seeing him today - he's got plans with friends in the city  but I'll celebrate it with him later in the week.
I can't even think of what to say- other than I love my son and want only the best for him- always.. it really is that simple.  What mom is any different?  
To know he is in his element right now, working hard, excited for the future, meeting new people everyday - living on his own in the city - traveling - working in the cannabis industry, at  very exciting times.  I woke up today feeling happy because of Storm - he is very wise (I'm not just saying that because I'm his mom) & kind, I don't really think much about Storms future any longer  because it is HIS future - he has good friends, a great job & he tells me he is happy...        ​ I'm happy.
Thank God. 

Time to paint! What's your favourite Monster?

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Will everyone be ready to celebrate in about 30 days!!!?
Let's hope it goes smoothly for all.. do you have your bong purchased? Papers ready?
The Kocky dog in Keswick has all the supplies you need.. there are many store across the GTA, I think you should grand explore all your options.

I was imagining who might not be able to use a bong.. and alas Space Money appeared.. not getting spaced out anytime soon though.
I follow the coolest Astronaut ever on Instagram... & I can't help but be proud of our Canadian representatives- like this man. https://chrishadfield.ca  A gentleman &  Scholar & Astronaut with a sense of humour.

I am watching Norm MacDonald on Netflix- I gotta say there is something oddly Canadian about it - like older Canadian shows with a low budget- but his one on one conversations have me intrigued  and his antics - do amuse.

I watched a movie yesterday called : MOM    on Netflix - subtitles.. This woman is my new favourite actress - an indian woman- I will look her us and watch other movies she has been in - I enjoyed this movie - all aspects and I must admit I would be like her I feel in the same situation.  Rape in India is a serious problem - it's a serious problem everywhere  #femicide
is a topic I am currently researching for material.. it's not fun.

It's another - ANOTHER balmy day in Ontario- I was so looking forward to fall- lol
 I'm tired of these hot muggy days now - who's looking forward to SNOW?  lol
Not Ginger &  Poppy.  Oh well time to put on my bathing suit & embrace this day!  
Do what you love!
Don't be a spaced out Monkey!

With TLC & THC 
​Georgia 

Happy Friday the 13th!  I'm not superstitious but some find today a little different. Just for fun I painted  Alice in Wonderland with friend.  Don't they look like their having fun?

Puppies & babies - I forgot  how much work they are, thank goodness they take many naps.
Did I get any sleep last night? No, this pup is way more playful than Poppy every was, nibbling on my hair, biting my elbows..   Today, Poppy tried to get her to chase her in the back yard - Tee Hee - the puppy is still at the 'trip over grass stage.  lol  Her favourite place to sleep - on my slipper, while still on my foot! Makes for some interesting Tiki painting.

I'm painting myself happy!  Every day-  these TIKI's they will make you smile!
I've already got 2 'custom TIKI' orders!  I knew this was going to happen - I feel it.
I don't have a Tiki bar- these guys are just a way to express myself - Let loose & hang loose!
Have fun & force myself to paint 'myself happy' NOW - every day!
I feel truly happy as I sit outside, smoke cannabis, listen to the birds & play with my girls...  it's simple but it's peaceful. A girlfriend told me yesterday "you look good the best I've seen you in a bit"  my reply was that it takes work..  work at not letting things or people get to me, work at painting, creating, reading, relaxing *not socializing or even speaking help in my case most days.   I don't worry about it or trigger it physically when I keep busy painting, less triggers - more peace.
I wrote out (for my office) as I thought out loud last week:

                      "I can't keep living like I'm dying every day...  it's killing me."

It is that simple. It's how I feel.  This condition alone is stress enough thanks. 
This TN, this constant zapping - I'm owning it too - embracing them as I do what I love.
At the moment it's painting TIKI - to make OTHERS smile...  my kinda karma.
 I create as I go along & then look at each one when done - hee hee - I will reveal the 'official name soon too. It's a Clue.  IF you have a TIKI bar - THIS is the ULTIMATE GIFT - a way to personalize YOUR TIKI BAR like no other. 

MORE on my TIKI soon  & where YOU might see & have a chance to purchase one!
A TIKI show.       & even bigger news still...   Life changing - for me anyhow. ;)  

                 It all has to do with PASSION, Persistence, Painting  &  October 17th. 2018.

with TLC & THC
Georgia

By the way.. my princess is getting just as much love- her nose is bent out of joint but she's coming around- you can see she really wants to play-  in a few months- it will be game on!  Scruffy could care less, she is the same with all dogs but has tried also to play with the pup & Daisy has yet to meet her little sister, she's a city girl now - Storms constant companion.
I miss her.. but she visits and will stay with us when Storm travels! 
Back to  my current BEAR Spirit Tiki.  ;)