Yesterday, I met the neighbours - officially.  
I heard this crazy commotion and walked to the end of the drive way to see MANY trees being cut down at the end of our driveway.. HEALTHY TREES. You all know how I feel about my beautiful driveway - I've shared countless photos, when I walked up I saw many young maples and EVERYTHING else had been removed I was in SHOCK!  & it was FAST AND furious- he had an entire team - it was cleared away in about 20 minutes. I walked back to get my camera- and back up! Some old man, (worker) before I could even say anything - said OUT LOUD ( for me to hear) :
You think she'd be happy about the road being cleared!  
Wow- that told me, they knew I would be upset- Fucking 'sneaky' is what it was.  

I asked the Neighbour - WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?? 
He immediately started yelling  (& he is a VERY big boy - over 6 feet easily, meant -NO DOUBTS, to intimadate)  "I OWN this road!!! I don't have to tell you anything!"  I've got it on video.   I asked him why he was going onto our property and cutting all the trees
 "I OWN IT!!"  & THEN, GET THIS: He actually threatened to SUE US for cutting down that GIANT dangerous tree (I filmed it in slow motions - remember?)  that was on the end of our driveway- what a fucking JOKE!  Clearly that tree had been there for years and he NEVER CARED THEN ABOUT THE ROAD! He also saw us cutting it down and never said one word- suddenly, now  he's going to sue us??  He is no more than an ADULT bully.  

I also met the other neighbour - for the first time.. she stopped to give me her
"unbiased opinion",  of course siding with the bully, watching him yell at me & threaten to sue over the DEAD tree we removed.  How lovely of her to finally  stop - especially, since I've been here ONE YEAR, saw her pass countless times and NOT ONCE did she even roll down her window to wave 'hello'.   NICE Neighbours.  So welcoming..
I'll stick to the wolves & bears - at least I know how dangerous they can be.

So, yes.. this morning I walked up and left them a note- which they have seen. 
Thanking them for the lesson - clearly they have no clue/care of the meaning of neighbourly.  He could not even take 5 minutes to tell me what he was doing or why - BECAUSE HE KNEW HE what he was doing WAS SNEAKY!
BULLY who  "OWNS THE ROAD!!!"

The fact that he plays his music through loud speakers (everyone who visits comments) shows his LACK of disregard for anyone in the area- including his own children's hearing.  No doubt the noise decibel is causing serious hearing loss to those in close proximity  (including employees), forced to listen.  I know about hearing loss in children.

Below are photos of his destruction - so concerned for the road but happened to leave the garbage on our property and the dead tree across the road. He only had intention to clean in front of our place & open it right up.  Just a NOSY neighbour bully, I hope he gets his  fill - since he's so curious. I'll make sure I sun my buns in HIS direction.  The last photo is how I spent the rest of my day - in FUCKING PAIN, my eye would not even open, in bed by 7. 
MAKING ME STRONGER!!!  Intimade me??!
BIG BULLY - he has no clue of how fucking STRONG I AM!  
OR how strong my faith is. 

Yes, we are having the property surveyed.  
The DAMAGE IS DONE - It will take YEARS for the trees to grow back - if at all.  
​Ignorance at it's finest.
I have friends in high places, I'll rise above.. because, I would never want to behave as LOW.

With TLC & THC
Georgia

We were out and about on the weekend to check out the Enchanted Forest at Abby Gardens- what a cool premise for tiny beings! It is truly a creative place  & I hope to brighten it up a bit.. this pandemic thing tho has interrupted - everything.
Nothing was as easy as it once was- grocery shopping for example is a chore I don't enjoy - walk this way ( people not following)... people getting impatient, some in masks, most not.. arguing in the parking lot,  before we even got out of our vehicle we watched a man & women yelling at each other over masks or lack of & distance at the grocery store.
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Norm & I both noticed something else & it's quite a conundrum - we want to go out to encourange the local economy (as being promoted on the local radio station - constantly), we are keeping busy - building. BUT the treatment on the weekend was...  messed up.
One store (hardware) had an employee OBVIOUSLY SICK - hacking in her mask- WTF? Who cares IF it's NOT COVID!? The Mind says- YIKES.  Other employees - some in masks some not - were 'not' helpful...  I watched some who avoided customers and I don't blame them.   I guess THEY MUST work & some are clearly STILL Not comfortable with that.
 
Another store we went into to buy material & other items - the woman SNAPPED at us, yelling across the store - "I'll need to cut that!!!" accompanied with a dirty look -  Yes, I am aware you might be asked to provide SERVICE.
If you have a problem tell me at the door and I'll happily KEEP out.
Again - yet another business - unlike others..  you can only step in the door and look from there only.  Not happening, my brain struggles with normal shopping trips -I admit -  I can't do it... it creates anxiety and I just want OUT.
So - so much for supporting the local economy.  It's one thing to spend your money but to spend it on blatant shitty service & insults - cowabunga.  I'll stay home & save money.

I get it- BUT what I DO not get it allowing it to happen- if your employees are NOT happy - figure something out because I'll tell you - the ONE store- we will never go in again.  & I know I'm not alone... who would?  Why would you give business to someone who treats you badly? I understand it's difficult times- but not wise to take it out on your CUSTOMERS. Am I wrong?  It was not just the one store- it was MOST of them.
Our business lost for good. Covid or no covid- You don't yell at customers for no reason.  

We did stop in to Haliburton breweries (not yet fully functional) & the service thankfully, was friendly & enjoyable - so much so I picked up a Ukulele.  Time to teach my brian something new- of course I had to paint it first! It's made by Flight - so I painted 'Flight.  
I'm excited to try- it might be difficult with fingers that don't bend, still I'll try.
I enjoyed painting this so much I'm picking up another- the idea already imagined.   
I do think they can open the patio as of this FRIDAY.
I encourage to visit if you can - it's a neat place.  Halliburton Brewery

What NEW hobby would you like to teach your brain?


With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Th undersea explorer returns.. this time it's purple.
Acrylic on canvas! Gord & purple iridescent  paint can only be sen in a specific light...
 when it's just right.

Today we are off on our own hunting expedition- what will we find..  
the possibilities are endless.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

With Daisy gone the squirrels are going nuts!  :)   Stealing nuts! 3rd world problems Georgia..   Someone recently wrote in our local paper: Please Don't feed the squirrels!
Which made coffee snort out my nostrils! WHO the fuck thinks WE 'Birders intentionally  feed those little *&^%$circus clowns with tials. lol   NOT Me!  Although, I did at one time remark 'I wished I had squirrels... we had no 'big trees' & few in the neighborhood - careful what you wish for.  But NO, I do not 'feed them' or the occassional rat I have seen I was told years ago by a fellow gardener everyone had rats & rabbits  - everyone & the problem is not the gardeners, the problem is mass consumption if you want to get into details & how rats travel & feed as well & fast as they do - especialy in cities.

Daisy helped keep them out of the backyard. I even make a point to try & feed only the bluejays by waiting for them to call & then only put out a few nuts... I need a bigger dog, they think Ginger is a game although her effort is mighty..    she is a Dove stalker - oh oh. 
It's great to be in the garden, dirt in my coffee.. (dirt in my ears by the end of the day)  dirt under my nails, worms thrown in the composter..  the pool is open & clear & we are planting we've been inspired by & delighted with Monty Don! on Netflix - Monty helps make small gardens big miracles!  Actually Norm is like Monty the way he works ... Frig, If I coulds get those two in the garden at the same time! Woo hoo- the  garden oaisis would be complete in no time! I've designed a better bird area to deter the peanut thief  & make seed clean-up easy(r)  I want a DOG & Bird friendly garden for my best friends & constant companions - don't forget the butterflies, bees & sunflowers surrounding the bird ares to bring out my Van Gogh! I've already Painted the sign for it -mentally-  hee hee hee.

A special place for my closest companions Buddhas abound, windchimes - Peace. I'd also like to expand the pond.  I can't even put it into words to be out there and hear all the differnt birds - it's like being in the tropics -it sure beats lawnmovers  & traffic sounds.,  it is addictive - just standing there & lovely to enjoy a joint - or two.

​   Today it's raining - so I will catch up on much needed painting so I can paint all the paintings waiting in my mind to be painted. :))  
Let it pour! Water my garden while I paint Jesus! 

​With TLC & THC 

 I lovingly refer to  (& I think he'd love this): 'Vincent VanGogh 2019'  hee hee.
I paint freestyle - by looking - to look is to get lost in Vincent Van Gogh, pure pleasure.  Some of you will think I've lost my mind - like Norm who recognized 'Starry Night but not the  Skeleton smoking  as both of Vincent's paintings.

Doing what he loved yet distracted, tired, sick, lonely, overwhelmed - sound familiar- Depression.  Apparently had his  Mental health issues  been addressed he would have been very successful & might've seen more than one painting sold. Addressed & not shunned - it can go two ways from what I understand - the 'not so nice way' is more people taking their own lives because they are taking medications that do not work - Depression is not a racist nor does it care about how much money you have.  If we keep shaming, an article I read stated people will just start to hide it better... until they show up at Sunday Mass with a grenade for  the cash basket. 

When we shame mental illness we are applying the same rules as prohibition - what a failure it has been.  If your face twitched 24/7 you would think about this stuff too. God's not playing anymore - pay attention ;)  "You are only as sick as your secrets" - a remark  I think  I heard on a Pod Cast- it must have been my favourite 'Hidden Brain',  every episode interesting.  Growing up 'My Moods'  were shamed, often...  a big secret, I get it - NOW- this is how some handle events but it's not healthy imo - the sooner we address unpleasant events & feelings  the sooner we can try to heal & move on, my mom had a terrible event happen to her at a fairly young age & was understandably depressed at the time - but now  many parent's  are both paying more attention to social media then their children.
The kids won't be pleased when they get older.
It's a fact - try to prove me wrong.

How many  generations started the same way as Vincent, myself, my mom was one of 6 kids & I never met any grandpa...  dealing with mental illness decades later, generations later.  Babies having babies, young parents having too many, too soon with obligations thrown at them pretty quickly - I've blogged when we were first married how we stole a case of baby food to get by...  By the Grace of God - it's why I was more than happy to accept donations  to food bank at Halloween. Yes, I speak from experience - marriage is difficult enough - wait to have your babies -be ready to welcome them with love.  
Instagram, face book, Selfies, Social media, socializing & recreational drugs YIKES! 
    MORE & MORE  babies are ending up  with a wire monkey mom.  & or dad.

Please, Wake the fuck up. Babies do not ask to be born - we humans are given the choice to procreate - carelessly - if we desire.  

People use to often remark when Storm was little:
"Let him cry!"  or ...     " You never put him down... "                      Amen. 
Please put down your phones & pick up your babies.
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With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Who's ready for summer?? Me!  21 days till spring...
This owl peeking around the corner flys off the page, I love this feathered friend if I do say so! What  a pleasure to paint such delicate plumage - Canadian barn owls this summer flying over  cannabis field in the cool summer evenings - can't wait!

Norm came home and showed me the paper right away (held it up to my nose- yes, he rubbed my nose in it you could say) - "Trudeau's time is up.."  he says and looks at me for a reaction - which made me think two things: ...Norms got a death wish   (lol)        &
Are we encouraging Fake news now,  nasty news?  Phhhhbt....  Man oh man- talk about ship jumpers - JUMP- cause there's just as many sharks in that icy cold water wussy! 'Trudeaus day are numbered' &  my pal Crusty Rusty had to get a jab in too today - called me first thing to ask if I was paying attention to 'my heros happenings' - or something smart ass like that I don't remember his exact words.  My response to them and anyone else... with 'Canadians' like you waiting for him fail - almost encouraging - wow. Are you paying attention to whats happening down south?  Speaking of The USA - Take a look at who' is still calling the shots as of today - wtf? & is still making deals with others. YIKES....
 and hang on - What about those  planes  NOT flying over India this morning?   WTF?  

I'm not blind or ignorant - I have developed a heavenly habit of reading during the day  yes, I do read, it is a luxury many do not realize you have.  Yes, I know it's far from perfect but Please, do not tell me  Justin Trudeau does not care about Canada! ARE you kidding me - Look at his family & look back at your own - I know because of his love for his family he cares for Canada.  
Is that not what does drive us ALL? 

Canada is HIS family & his home - LOOK at this beautiful Country -  Canadians are not leaving, tourism was the best last year it has ever been, do you understand the amount of money that brings. So - No, I'm not happy about any pipelines or political private parties at our expense but I'm not jumping fucking ship.   Ever.  & Change happens.

I believe in those I believe in & thank God, there are still many I do believe in.
You know who you are. I believe in my son & it's funny to me even - but as much as Norm and I  "Arrrrrgh!!!!"  we still have each others back, I have many Americans I feel a bond with & I KNOW you know.. (strange stuff happens) - I had a slight exchange of words with  an American pal   ;) who said "he'd rather his kid be in a room of people with guns than a room full of fat people"  I grabbed my head and sighed in frustration but I get it - I DON'T live there - I don't see it... one month (almost) in California was a different perspective I can assure you.  A reminder of the rest of the world is not doing so great in some places.  If I lived there with obesity getting out of hand and guns - you make choices based on your surroundings I'm not going to judge anyone for their choices - I don't care. AS long as WE don't KILL each other

*My condition has been so aggressive a few days this week - I cannot even pick up a phone,  Nothing touches my face, no make up, no toothbrush - even the pillow - I'm done explaining -  if YOU lived this- your opinion on a few things might change too.  
WHO are you?   WHO do you believe in?  WHOooo do you love?

I believe in me.  I believe Justin is doing what he believes is the best he can do for Canadians.
I believe in many of you.
Thank you for that. xox

With TLC & THC
G

This is my second attempt at this spotted cat - it's not a easy task but I sure enjoyed myself.
Natural medicine opens ones mind - we already have natural medicine IN our minds & bodies.. Cannabinoids are found naturally in the body  &  so is DMT ,  there is still so much about our own bodies we do not understand, we only need to take time quietly to listen & learn.  Painting these dots is so frigging relaxing - TRY it - just paint dots... I'll try to get them more round' in the next painting. An elephant is what I might try next after I paint a sweet little hedge hog for a far away friend.

I understand Cannabis & Psilocybin assist me with stress,  chronic pain & a better mental attitude... I know this when I wake up 'Happy' at 3.a.m. in pain but excited to paint, excited for another day (all things considered), heck- I'm excited to clean my closet today - since my feet are deformed- I no longer need any high heels - they no longer spark joy - the same goes for  MINISKIRTS! LOL.  Adios past - you serve me no longer. 
​I am grateful for this medicine every single time I hold a paintbrush.  

On my mind lately...  my son sends me messages where he is a 'talking chicken' & I cannot believe how amused it has me - to hear a chicken say "I love you Mom"  has me giggling like a schoolgirl.  It does not take much to please me.Ω

I read Bruce McArther was a Scarborough Santa for years- YUK- OMGosh - what would you do with that Santa Photo?! When you find out your kids on a serial killers lap, I have not been following the story as I find it very sad all those men & I don't think our police force did a good job & I'm not sure why..   Politics, Judgement...    who knows.

I woke today - determined to go to Ripleys Aquarium, it's going to happen - soon... I'm going to go & sketch and look at some octopus,  it's good to have goals & this is just one of MANY I'm going bring to LIFE this year.  

It's  - 0- today!  caWoot Woot!!  I might take the girls for a stroll... if the sun decides to shine.
Have a wonderful, creative day,

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

The stoned Ape is a  theory introduced by Terence McKenna which more or less attributes apes  advancement/speech to psilocybin use.  Terence believed that psilocybin mushrooms were the "evolutionary catalyst" from which language, projective imagination, the arts, religion, philosophy, science, and all of human culture sprang. McKenna's hypothesis concerning the influence of psylocibin mushrooms on human evolution, is known as "the 'stoned ape' theory."   It's a different perspective  - to which some disagree.   
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I find it interesting and agree with Terence - imagine being a chimp and ingesting  psilocybin mushrooms, cannabis - or any natural medicine that creates an altered state' - what on earth would they be thinking?  They would be thinking  "wow- check this out.."   and like many humans would want to share their highly stimulating experience with others - it's what we do. Still.  
Stuff to ponder while I paint.

I'm thrilled with my stoned Monkey ape...   he has inspire a few other stoned creatures.

JustinTrudeau was in Keswick the other day- At Sammy's Chicken!  I was sent a message as it was happening & I contemplated driving over for about 3 seconds... the twitch won.   ;(
Not that I'd know what to say - other than:  THANK you!  

If not for cannabis, psilocybin & other natural medicines that have been consumed since the beginning of time - where would we be? Probably still slinging poop at each other -  that's still happening too (how could we forget with Donald running the show) but in a few more years- we will not only be having better conversations but experiencing better health thanks to ALL the Stoned Apes who continue to educate.  

​I wish Donald would try psilocybin -I imagine his conversation would go like this:
"Oooooo ooooooo aaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaa... (nibble nibble) let's discuss climate change & what can be done.."
 
With TLC & THC
Georgia
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I have delt with serious depression my entire life, I understand why, NOW. While painting this time lapse and watching a documentary -Bio on Timothy Leary I thought of an article I read yesterday and it hit me... since at least the late 60's Scientists in Canada & the USA knew about Psilocybin & how it appeared to be 'helping; with such issues as addition & depression - it's WELL documented & tried by some of the greatest minds on the planet (some of the earliest research done right in Sask. Canada)  & here have we been poisoned by the pharmaceutical industry our entire lives, not even given the opportunity to choose what might be best for our own bodies..    
How fucked up is that? Any of you, think for a second about this. 

The article is about assisted death in Canada and how we might consider making changes to include minors & suicidal/mentally ill - & it hit me like a fucking ton of PROZAC (Prozac - successfully sued for, causing suicidal thoughts & more serious side effects) WHY are we FORCED to consider legal assisted death in this country before being allowed to explore other  NON lethal OPTIONS!?  Look at what's happening with opiates. WHY ARE medicinal mushrooms- AGAIN, never responsible for one documented *death ** NOT offered as a option? I now understand why I have medical issues' - how else would I have understood what  these plants can do..  I  am grateful to them & God for the introduction & everyone who is educating in the past & currently. EXPAND your mind & look up something new or sit & sitcom... the choice is ours.

I have been there, with this TN  I have days you have no idea... but I'm not there NOW - I'm painting, playing with my dogs, catching Doves sent by God!! I had just sent my son  a message telling him I was going back to bed.. awake at 3:33 (Alexa) I had a headache & am tired from a flare in psoriasis, this past year it has gotten out of control (more soon so you can be aware & stay on top of it if you see the signs) & I walked into the kitchen with my empty cup and this beautiful bird was staring at me from 'inside' my enclosed deck! I was worried she was hurt- so I went to get her and she was so calm (just like that bluejay) I think I shall call myself a 'Bird whisperer! Hee hee         ;)    Photo below - it was a moment, a gift from God. I didn't go to back bed I painted this mushroom instead & had a realization.

We ALL deserve a chance at TRUE happiness - some of us struggle- we don't even know why  R E S E A R C H for yourself (especially if you have a child or someone you believe to be suicidal & not having success with conventional medication) - I guarantee you  you will learn Psilocybin MUSHROOMS help for depression & serious illness.  
WTF!?  WHY is this NOT a legal option available - our young are taking their own lives... if we are prescribed medications that  have serious side effects & known to harm/kill - why not this safer option? WHY not first? I'll give you one guess.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ you can grow your own$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
If you believe in God as you say you do than believe God has provided US with food & medicine.  Don't believe me - ​research & prove me wrong. 

WHY are we NOT permitted to legally  have this option - anyone suffering from pain - trigeminal neuralgia? Chronic arthritis? Severe skin conditions- God has assured me to grin and bear it & has provided pain relief with natural medicine & then sent a little bird to cheer me up. ;) Bird was not impressed - I took it outside after making sure it's wings & legs were fine it sat on my shoulder ! Haha - I must say I felt 'special' out in my backyard in my bathrobe with it on my shoulder... I took it back in checked it's feet & then tried again -lol  and it flew up into a tree & sat staring at me.  Fucking awesome! Made my day!
 I'm happy to be  alive even IF I'm really angry at our medical system right now. Again.  
To see a time-lapse of this mushroom you have to follow on IG (which is set on privacy again - It's how I deal with stress' I guess... - if you don't like it - don't follow) 

Next a lesson in Fuckery ' - really.

With TLC & THC
G
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Todays word was Abominable.  
My example:
In 2018 people around the world witnessed abominable behaviour displayed by a 'world leader' (who shall remain nameless) yet, as terrible as it has been to watch unfold his  actions have awakened a nation to the ugliness that surround him & it does appear it is forcing  many to wake up,  stand up,  SPEAK up - even if the rest of the world doesn't believe you. 

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.    ;)