Peek a boo! Santa is that you?
Another TREE themed painting, I'm in the tree mood - How many will actually set up a Christmas cannabis tree- I've seen them before & technically NOW in Canada WE can! Have a Legal Cannabis Christmas tree - Ho Ho Ho! There will be several tinkling on Instagram no doubts! Not me.. I like my tree traditional and my other tree - in the bowl of my bong. 
My tree goes up this weekend! I look forward already to sitting by it int he evening , relaxing with a tea, joint & cupcake.. or two.
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It's going to be a stressful Christmas for many GM employees this holiday, better they know now before they go deeper into debt for the holidays. I did hear most people like cash', not me - if you can't think of a thoughtful gift - it's o.k. pass me  & It's not about the cost either.  & I don't give 'money' - not even to Storm.  I DO however give away several paintings this holiday, many not yet at their destinations - I'm excited at the thought.
Already I hear, see & read on social media of people being stressed about gift giving: Don't.  It is NOT worth the stress and harm on your own health... it's JUST STUFF.

This Peek A Boo Santa was painted while I thought of how to paint a  'T-Shirt design request from a young woman who happens to be a real fellow tree hugger & it's school related so, I said 'yes' & I'll show you that painting soon... I think it turned out pretty sweet  - she did too. 

 Medicated carrot cakes for the holidays! Legal!
Oh my! Has it set in yet? Give Thanks Cannabis is now legal in Canada, I was reading  even IF legalized  across the board in the USA they will STILL use it federally to arrest their own, HUMBUG - talk about messed up priorities -  tear gassing children & STILL punishing people OVER plants.  Yikes - we had a cop shoot another cop just yesterday near St. Catherines..  wtf?  GUNS kill.   Somethings got to give... soon.
Please Give away your guns to the police... ?

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Not mine.. that's pushing it. I think people who already have the tree up are pushing it- lol We do have the outside tree- it has to go up before too much snow but my inside tree does not go up until the weekend... so much to do!  

I just found out (from Alexa) it's  #giving Tuesday! I'm giving my time & skills already.. 
Today I'm teaching another friend how to paint! I'm on a mission- put more painters on the planet..  and starting new canvas. I've also been commissioned to draw a few- DOGS for Christmas gifts - one for a Bulldog in a barber shop- you know that's going to be fun ;) This cold, wet weather has been difficult on my bones - Thank God for Legal Cannabis or there would be less painting & more napping & I'm also baking medicate carrot cake today, someone I care about seriously hurt themselves & I don't want anyone using addictive 'pain pills' for an extended time.. besides how can anyone resist my carrot cake? ;)

What are you giving? Have fun!

TODAY is #giving Tuesday! I'm giving this original away on Instagram to someone who comments & tags a bud who might be interested,  it can easily be framed (not included) with a frame you PU at any store that offers frames for about $20.  * IT can not get wet- or it will ruin. Please remember this IF you win it.  I'll choose the winner when I wake and announce it in the a.m..   ​What can you give today?
Smiles count so does time, love, listening... 

When I do hang the stockings - I do hope Santa puts some bud in them this year!! Woo Hoo! Legal in Canada- You KNOW there's going to be many a stocking filled with cannabis in Canada this year & many to come! 

With TLC & THC
Georgia

​Check out Ginger - she absolutely  loves Daisy.... & Daisy loves her. 

Ho Ho Ho! Santa makes his appearance in parades all over - not sure whom I love more reindeer  or Santa! lol  In Canada Santas reindeer eat Hemp - good for the heart! 
It's all about Christmas now- or rather the Christmas spirit...  not stuff.
It's about baking gingerbread! Decorating the tree (& outside for us) & painting all things ..
the postal strike is over & I have presents to mail - all over!
Paintings for a select few of my friends. 

I've ordered Candied orange peels for Christmas goodies & a girlfriend is coming to help me bake next week! Although December is still a week away- it will come & go before you know it...  so time to get in the Spirit! 

This year instead of giving away a painting to just anyone - I chose someone to paint for & I am very pleased with my gift! It's being mailed today to an America friend I met on IG, Im excited for them to get it because I painted MUCH love into it... as I do with everything.
IF you are expecting a mail/package from me - PLEASE be patient, ho knows how long anything will take with the mail due to the strike backlog.  
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What are your plans for today? Put some love in it! 

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

It's almost ThanksGiving & I have MUCH to be thankful for!
I thought I'd share  early to get you in the mood!  

My son visited & stayed a couple of days this week and we went for breakfast and just 'out & about'.  I was (as always) thrilled but in part I realized how much he still worries about me...  
he tells me he's going to visit more often - I think he is just trying to 'fatten me up - that and keep me 'social' as I am 'venturing out less and less.   
Both days I was treated to breakfast @ the RiverEdge (our new favourite location)   & Storm made dinner both evenings -  Now that he cooks - I'll take full advantage - last night I tried my first 'Wagyu Steak'- I eat very little red meat theses days - but this was by far the tastiest steak I have tried- good thing it is as costly as it is or these cows would be in trouble.
If you can I do reccomend you try... everything in moderation. * actually I have to add.. the more I am educated about meat' & in particular *animal treatment*  the less meat we have   "tasty is not enough excuse for me anyway  over current over consumption of meat... my own included.   More fruits & veggies for a healthier lifestyle! 

The trees are just starting to 'turn'  the magnificent fall show- I'm stoked! I've decided on a few places I'm going to go & paint! & bring my girls for some nature time.
My mom & her friend are going us for Thanksgiving- she's cooking! All I have to do is decorate- that I can do! Storm will be working- that's cannabis life  in Canada - near CropTober.. lol  he is incredibly busy & LOVING every moment - he shares stories of funny things happening with his friends - what a perfect time, age in his life to be doing what he is.
I am amazed how much GROWTH he has done since moving, in several ways!

How many sleeps Canada?  Will you be celebrating a little early with some cannabis this Thanksgiving? Yep.  Norm picked up these T-shits ( made me giggle) which are incredibly comfortable he purchased it from here if interested:   http://www.knightworks.ca   
There is a cornucopia ( I love painting cornucopia! - a TG tradition for me since I was about 6 - hee hee hee) of Cannabis coming to Canada in just a couple of weeks!  Celebrate!
Give Thanks!  The insanity is ending.. education is the key!
What's NOT to be Thankful for?

Next 'My Thoth - the original Shaman'.  
What an incredible BIRD. 

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

I'm missing mushrooms! 
When the MST asked me if I would paint this years poster again - I jumped at the opportunity - I am missing mushrooms, other than the Enoki,  Oyster or button in the fridge- I've not found too many- well I do spy some and take photos but nothing like we use to.
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Storm is very busy with cannabis - we have not been able to go mushroom hunting - still he bought some and grilled them up for me just this past Sunday ;)  (I love my son) & they were delicious- not to mention made the BEST ribs we have ever  eaten- the best! - I'm so proud of him - living he life and learning how to cook too! hee hee hee  Although he does not have the time. Storm was telling me the Mycological Society of Toronto & being the Foray director has been the best experience for him on countless levels

Storm will be attending the Fall Foray - he tells me it's a wonderful time- food, friends- mushrooms & surrounded by likeminded people- it's always a good time.
Sadly Storm informed me a young man who specialized in cooking (mushrooms) at last years foray has been in an accident and is in a coma .. ;(  I'm going to donate this art and a ceramic piece for the foray weekend, I understand there might be a fundraiser for the young man.    

Besides Cannabis- Musrhooms are my favourite thing to paint!
Gifts from God for our viewing pleasure.

Today I'm painting  "Moonlight harvest" ...  not long now Canada!! 
with TLC & THC
Georgia 

​*** If you are reading this and live  in the vicinity of me:
                    KEEP YOUR DOORS LOCKED, PLEASE!  

There was several break-in's all around OUR home - that they are aware of and apparently one person woke to find the THIEF in the bedroom!!!  We have dogs- they sleep all over the house - one sleeps in the living room, if anyone even steps on our driveway they bark!  I did yell at Daisy - Sat around 2:30 to stop barking. Who knows.  When the police officer came to the house he said himself - "It's good to have guard dogs" as they all Barked at him.
Please consider getting & loving a DOG - RESCUE a dog!  Get one from the shelter...
 You will have one of the best security systems ever, with love & care- you'll also have a new friend. The police came to our home to see our camera footage  - but there was nothing - Poppy although not big (except for her EARS) can hear a vehicle pull in the driveway when out back in the gazebo  & Ginger is going to be the same - I can tell.   Be safe..
IF there had been anything on our cameras - I would have gladly given it to the police in hopes they catch the SCUM.  

The girls and I are sure getting good use of the pool this year - today we swam - all in before 9. a.m., and we'll end this day with a late night swim to watch the fireworks!
                                           Happy Canada Day!  
I was hoping Canada would be celebrating with legal cannabis - expected today - but there not to much longer of a wait... not that I'm waiting,  we've been legal medical patients for years -thank God.  There is much to celebrate - all the same.
Canada is the most beautiful lush county in the world, imo & if we have learned anything lately it's:  Canadians care.  

It's record temperatures, hotter than Egypt - who needs to travel?  There many activities and fireworks planned all over Canada- the girls and I will be watching from the comfort of our backyard.  Did you know Winnie the Pooh is Canadian - the Black bear the story is based on a black bear from Canada.  (I wished he had been left in Canada..)  Pooh has the capacity to make you feel good.  There a new Pooh movie expected out this year - it looks sweet is- animated amazingly, I will watch. I hope you like my little version of Winnie - he was a black bear so..   and of course he sits at the edge of a cannabis field- with medicated honey- I love medicated honey! Soon you can make your own. Try it! Here's a couple of different suggestions to make honey.  I put it in my slow cooker with cannabis and let it sit 48 hours on low.. It's worked for me.


Today, I'll celebrate Canada day giving thanks for being born in this beautiful county and all it represents... too much to mention & in a few months Canada will have more to celebrate - being the biggest country in the world to lead by example with legalizing Cannabis & putting an end - finally - to reefer madness - hopefully around the world.

Have a Safe, Cool Canada Day! 
Cheers!! Or whatever you do - do it responsibly & we won't have any complications.

With TLC & THC
Georgia

It's officially summer... perfect time for a summer vacation - break.
Summer & just over 100 days to cannabis legalization, every time you turn around your reading about it, I have an abundance of material.  I'm going to try to focus on positive when it comes to cannabis art & keep it currently Canadian. I highly recommend the Cooking On High - on netflix. 

I'm tired of Trump.  
Everyday I feel more drawn into the hate that swirls around everything Trump... sucking me down into a spiral of hopelessness for America.  I get very heavy hearted thinking about my american friends (I've met so many over the years, sent so many past cards...  I'm sorry,  frig the last  thing I want to do is add to your misery at the moment,  (I am afraid for you)  I get why I am so pissed off...  I care.  I can't turn on the TV & forget what's happening.  I don't understand how any sane person can support him and all his evil.. he has me fearful for Americans, let alone the rest of the world. What do you do about it?
We are BOMB barded with his antics & lies - daily & hourly.  I am TUNING OUT.

I'm taking a social media break - Todays post on IG will the the last for a few weeks if not longer - we'll see.  I've set up my camera again and am working on some time-lapse art lessons. The one I posted -- sorry BTW, I can't load it onto my computer - if you want to see it it's on my IG account- which is currently private because I like to check out everyone if I can  &  'accept all'.   It's a vid our cat and I was trying out some new gold paint - OMGouache! It makes me tingle with excitement.      https://www.instagram.com/georgia.toons/    so you will be see more of these when I resume. I do know they will help some learn how to paint- as This is how I have learned  & still have much learning to do.

The past 3 weekends I've spent completely  alone, no speaking, no socializing.. painting and peace.   I get up at 5, nap, eat, watch what I want, go to bed when I'm beat and don't argue with anyone but the girls  as they all stare me down while I try to enjoy a bite... or Bird when he goes on a squeaking tangent for attention - a "Bird! Knock it off You little Feathered F*...!"      - He does, I giggle and he swipes a smack at my head in a "fly bye'.  

I feel I don't know how to live with 'others  it seems at this point.
& do feel all I seem to do is make everyone angry, when I try to talk about current events- I'm told  -I'm depressing.  It is depressing.   What are we to do?  I don't believe turning blind eye helps, I can't 'be amused' by the current movie just released.  God has a purpose for me - it is to draw, I know this not because of my cool name ;), & no, I don't literally hear God speak to me, not even on 'drugs'.  I know this because it is what I love to do above all else and seem to do best -it calms my brain & lifts my heart.  I know this because people are  touched when I share my art with them, especially when they do realize I don't want anything in return, I have forgotten who has got what over the past 10 years - the brain thing meant to happen, I can't possibly keep track... all I know is it is when I feel LOVE in my own heart is when I share something special with someone thought my painting, cards, cartoons, crafts.   My art seems to make people 'feel' &  it's NOT all about feeling good.
 A lot of time for Reflection 

The next few weeks posts will be mostly  images   & few words.
I won't be showing my finished art - only hints of what I'm currently working on while trying to avoid  any Trumpinsania Mania.  The next few weeks I'm pulling a 'Monet's Garden -he painted in his own garden,  surely I can find as much in mine.  Everything is NOW on the verge  of blooming and I'm going to paint one canvas every day by the grace of God. Acrylic - all sizes, gouache as well.

I'm pulling a Monet so I don't feel like a Van Gogh  I just want to be Georgia'.
In many ways like Georgia... without the younger man,   It's such a true statement (in the article) - it was o.k. for all those OLD ARTIST men - like Picasso (who raped a 17 year old)
BUT not for Georgia.  Will double standards ever cease to exist? 
www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a14033/georgia-okeeffe-0316/     
   
Thank you for your continued support... you know who you are.

With TLC & THC 
​Georgia

   We all know the Scarecrow had a brain all along.
Imagine if he was planted in a cannabis instead of corn field...
What do you THINK he would THINK about that?

I think he would be fine right where he was, no need to venture further.
Why search out flying Monkeys? 

God has each of us exactly where we are meant to be.
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With TLC & THC.
Georgia

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/senate-passes-government-pot-bill-1.4713222?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning

By 4:30 today we will know the date! #promisekept  
tomorrows painting is simply to give thanks and celebrate. Ashes to Ashes.
Ironically there no cannabis in it- but I smoke a lot while painting.
#cannabisforarthritis 
#promisekept 

I'm hopefully guessing July 22!  or the later Sept 22- to celebrate the first day of fall
​or the harvest- after all it is a CELEBRATION.

The official date will be  Thursday, October 17th, 2018 I find it fitting...  the anniversary of  Gord Downie passing,  this will be a wonderful reason to celebrate with a  joint, reflect & listen to Gord.   

It's almost 9 a.m. you won't believe the day we have had! lol
Yesterday,  the girl & I went for a short drive to a big pond.  Hoping to spy some geese for my painting, I love birds of course Canadian Geese are in the top 10 - watch this guy being attacked by a goose protecting it's babies.. hee hee what a good guy - I'd give  him my original if I knew who he was it has me giggling.  This past week I was crying about geese, someone attached and killed a bunch of geese & a little one survived. Who does shit like that? I don't care if it is a kid or adult - they are sick, they need help. They need to go to JAIL. They'll 'IF caught' get no more than a slap on the hands and probation- our priorities are  F*cked up when we put people in jail for 'growing pants' and others - who are clearly cruel & sick  - remain free.

We are seeing our own gun violence, two little girls where shot by someone aiming at another - he has already been caught,  Amen.   He will go to jail - forever I hope.

Back to yesterday, Daisy LOVES her amazing Aerobie (I highly recommend)  a very expensive Frisbee -  Cheap $2.00 frisbees she destroys as she carries them back- usually after only 3 throws, the also expensive red kong frisbee are crap! $15. She can't break them but they are floppy and don't  go the distance -  but this Aerobie  $20.00 (I found one - it was how I knew it flew so well)   t's so easy for me to throw,  light in weight and goes far! & as long as I take it from her - she won't chew on it,  great for a dooggy WORKout.  Yesterday, she took it into the pond to get a drink! It floated out and sank - the water all muddy and she would not/could not then find it - I was pissed! lol  Grrr.  
I woke today - made coffee, read the paper and thought  - let's Go!  By 6:30 we were back at the pond walking around and there it was!! Just under the waters surface at the edge enough I had to jump in and walk a few feet with the frogs! We were elated, hee hee.

Back home & in the Pool for an hour! The air was still cool this a.m & the pool was warm! Now, I'm ready for bed - LOL   No... - NOW, Im ready to paint! A strip has been started about marketing cannabis - I'll share next,  my goose has to be finished and a tiger by the tail.. a lama.. and crafting kitties, another 'drawing about a past experience... my plate & pallet are full...   & and don't forget Oz!   It's gonna be HOT!! I plan of staying cool by the pool - giving thanks to God for such a beautiful day and all we are blessed with.

I'm not the only Canadian who is not currently shopping USA BTW Read about this woman:​ www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/pocketbook-patriotism-hallman-1.4709439?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning
Being here watching what is happening, feeling as though we have no say at all-- it is the only way many KNOW we can make a difference, HIT TRUMP where it hurts- MONEY.  I have already paid an 'American crafter' for  another service - IF I believe in the Artist- I don't care where they live or who they are or who their president is - but I will try to buy all other stuff Canadian (especially groceries - and that IS easier than you think. Just not anything from the USA until he is GONE. #buyCanadian.

Well - the girls & I have another full day to ourselves, seeing as it is fathers day and Storm took his dad fishing,  I hope ever dad spends the day with their kids, not the T.V.  BECAUSE that is what it is ABOUT.  Happy Fathers day to all deserving DADs!
​& all the moms that have to be dads too.

with THC & TLC
Georgia