Our on Forays I've noticed a few things besides the mushrooms, birds & chipmunks - trash.
TRASH - Garbage left by trashy people with no respect of our 'living' room called earth.
Seriously people - what's the problem?
You can't carry that empty coffee cup any further?
That empty pop bottle too heavy to tote now that you consumed the content? 
Worse - every time I've gone on a foray chances are I stumble across  a condom. WTF?  
You are a dirty PIG if you fuck in the woods and leave your condoms there for others to find and nature to insult. 

What the fuck are you doing fucking in the woods in a public parks in the first place?!
This is not acceptable behaviour- there are rooms, hotels - we don't need to find your trace in OUR PUBLIC space - show some respect for others & yourself.

There is nothing nastier than finding a beautiful edible chanterelle - with a used condom beside it.  Following this grossness is cigarette butts!  Talk about ignorance and carelessness  and again I find myself wondering why? Why be out here in the wood surrounded by everything natural & beautiful - peaceful - if you're the type of person to throw your cigarettes  on the forest floor - you don't deserve to be there. 

Many occasions I wear rubbers myself - the GLOVE kind -  & pick up others trash, while I wait for mushroom identification to occur.  It's easy to get a garbage bag full in most cases.  I recently discovered a woman who lives locally on IG - she calls herself The Ditch Bitch- and she cleans up others trash- in my neighbourhood!  I decided to thank her with a little original (below)... and it inspired my gnome.  
Make a difference.. pick up trash - better yet- DON'T drop it in the first place.

A keep your fucking condoms on your weiner until you get into your own car or home thanks -  for all those who do leave 'parts of themselves' in the forrest, your trashy treasures left for us to discover: 
​May a tick find and bite you where it counts.

With TLC & THC for nature
​Georgia 

An awakening from a nap today drew me to one conclusion...
Stay outside & offline as much as possible.
This is what is best right NOW.

I'm going to do what I love to do...  paint.
I'm starting some new editorials too.
It is tiring - words, when I'm confident I can accomplish it with art.

"WE" had the best shopping experience at Walmart (finally, thank God) - with Poppy on the weekend. It restored my faith in Walmart employees (Keswick ones anyhow)  & a new understanding of service dogs  - pint size as they may be..  was very much appreciated. Thank you, made me feel good all the way home- pulling my new 'fancy' lined bundle buggy.. lol  -  Thinking to myself - (head held high')  Go Ahead! Judge us...  (those driving past).  When's the last time you walked anywhere let alone carried your purchases home.  
Thank you Walmart the struggle has been real & now I feel it is over.
We needed that. .. So much so Poppy is posing for a Thank you card.
I shall deliver it on our next adventure.

I'm not even 'opening'  e mail for a few days - unless it's Jim Carey - asking if I want to hang out and paint - in the middle of nowhere.  He is one of two, I currently relate to on Instagram.  Until then.

I am in good hands...   Gods.
With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Below : I finished the 'privacy screen',  all it needs now is a clear coat and off it goes.
              It gave me an idea for a fun little privacy screen of my own.. stay tooned.

Something happened I did not expect..  I knew I would be happy when Cannabis finally became legal but happy - doesn't quite cut it- I Am FUCKING ELATED!
                                          I CAN'T FUCKING BELIEVE IT!!
If Justin Trudea was here I would be hanging off his neck (are you reading this Crusty?)  thanking him and hugging him and trying not to squeeze the life out of him - like Agnes with the Unicorn in 'Despicable me... Thank You Justin! Thank you for realizing above all else how Cannabis prohibition (drug prohibition) is harming Canadians because of unjust laws.  Thank you for letting Canadians decide how we should be able to enjoy ourselves. Thank you for ending the insanity of cannabis prohibition and setting an example for the rest of the world to witness and hopefully follow.  
* My son reminds me "it's not officially legal but it is unstoppable..."   now we just need the date, and that won't be long now.. a few weeks?

I read over and over again- of course a few politicians -still fear mongering, still stalling- the Conservative government - would have found a million excuses and kept sending our youth to jail -  I would now like to see  convictions overturned  for cannabis offences- especially for simple offences like being busted for personal use.  I read so much my minds still swimming - the sense of relief you have no idea.. of course a little wave of  'I told you so..'  is there too. I told you so...  In our life time. 
The Sun, the moon & the truth- Cannabis is not what we have been led to believe for decades.  Yes, I've lost friends & family over cannabis arguments - sadly countless have- especially between parents and children (young adults)...  
Suddenly I don't feel as mush as a 'loss' as a 'CLEANSE'.  Good riddance.
Anyone who judges you over your personal use of cananbis - especially medically - speaks volumes about them.  Every time I read  "we need more education" - I actually chuckle- It's ALL we have been reading about as Canadians for over a year easily & lets face it  - we ALL should be somewhat responsible NOW for ourselves and for educating our OWN children on cannabis - the resources are abundant.

Yes, there will be problems, a few more hurdles- like marketing, products, dispensaries.. - a few humans will mess up- IF you try cannabis & it's not for you - duh- don't use it. How difficult is that - some people  just don't get it- they will consume cannabis & drink alcohol, they do now.. will  Canada wake up stoned and everyone start to get hight all the time - no, life will go on as is because we all still have bills to pay, lives to live and a purpose to fulfil.  After the realization finally set in- I found myself losing all feelings anger I've had... with  legalization come realization and who can ask for anything else?
Yesterday was one of the most peaceful days I've experienced in years.. napping  outdoors - I woke feeling  new hope about cannabis in Canada. 

Recently on IG - I 'unfollowed' anyone that had anything to do with cannabis- for a few reasons, mostly because when I'm missing my son-  seeing all his/our friends only makes me miss him more,  it's a constant reminder when I'm trying to focus on  other issues.  It has me wondering how does anyone break up in a relationship in this day with social media?! It would be harder to do and to move on..   & then I feel forlorn because it's all people I truly like (& care about) and have to re-follow.   Ha, so those I unfollow and re follow - I really like you.. hahaha, ahhhh social media. We all have bigger issues to be concerned with.  I'm sorry, I simply do what I feel works best... it's not always the case in hindsight.    

Now we need to focus on All that will continue to go right Canada - CELEBRATE!  

This is for Justin.. thank you.
https://globalnews.ca/video/4250359/justin-trudeau-compares-canada-to-an-even-tempered-mooseglobalnews.ca/video/4250359/justin-trudeau-compares-canada-to-an-even-tempered-moose  
Canada is a Moose.  A moose on the loose in a  cannabis garden  star gazing while grazing.

Thank You Canada -  for ending the insanity! 

With TLC& THC
​Georgia

Jesus in the garden... getting creative.  
'Squesus'  -this was a remark made by one of Storms friends  that made me giggle.
I've said it before.. would Jesus be in a cubicle? Would he be working on Wall St.?
Would Jesus be all about Money?  Hardly.
My homeboy would be in his element amongst the plants. Teaching  THC & TLC
Jesus would be in the garden, surrounded by light, nature & love. 
The perfect garden right NOW would be the cananbis garden...  growing medicine to help ease the suffering of mind and body of countless others.  & yes Look at that enthusiasm!  Hee Hee - Jesus is Squeezing rosin.. If your not aware there is a process where cannabis is SQUEEZED under extreme pressure to  squeeze out 'Rosin'  to smoke. 

Leafy explains it simply here: www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/what-is-rosin
& some presses available (with video) here: https://heavy.com/marijuana/2017/09/top-best-rosin-press-cannabis-weed-wax-oil/   for any that are not aware and might interested.

Anything you NEED to know about Cannabis you can find out on line.
Some might want to invest in one of these machines- instead of purchasing from a dispensary,  it's amazing how fast these machines were developed- I remember a few years ago when everyone was pressing 'Rosin' with hair straighteners!  This is how  the cannabis industry is going - BOOMING.  At every turn Im reading about new product- drinks, foods, candies and guess what THEY are coming to Canada.

I'm a bit ashamed at the way some Canadians (government) are trying to ban advertising and creativity- my friend Crusty Rusty called me yesterday and said  "They are trying to stop people like you!"   People like me? A criminal?
Yep - in the mind of some right NOW - I am a dangerous offender... for what you ask?
Drawing Cannabis related work - in a positive light.
AND yes - some of my work is pretty darn cute too! Wait until you see my next card - also to promote cannabis.  You see the last time I checked - we lived in a free country Canada - able to express ourselves and speak up for what we stand for & I am doing exactly that.

Eventually my work will be seen, I've no doubts.   So I keep at it- EVERY DAY.  
You see there is NO way - perhaps lots of balking and fear mongering - but when the LCBO can advertise, send out glossy magazines, commercials, give paraphernalia - like hats & beach balls with bear branding on it, sponsor concerts and other community events- IT IS against OUR HUMAN rights NOT to be able to do the same and I will fight for mine because I BELIEVE in them, so will many others. I REALLY hope these BIG dispensaries (with big busks)  start this legal battle A.S.A.P., so it will be dismissed and we can get on with things.   Why shouldn't they be able to promote their product?  It's ridiculous .

Good F*CKING luck  all  Hypocrites in stopping Cannabis branding and shaming.  
Our Govenrment's approach still screams Fear Mongering and that IS what CONFUSES ADULTS AND CHILDREN. It is SHAMING cannabis consumers and our government will  be ashamed of that fact alone sooner or later- watch and see.

Preventing Canadians from succeeding in a WORLD WIDE market right now- is what  is happening, preventing Canada from showing the rest of the world HOW creative we are!  
How proud, how professional...
Does any of this make sense to anyone?
This bullshit- fear mongering about the children is only a SMOKE screen. 
Do you know how many LCBO stores are in Ontario alone? Hmmmm.. Do you know the numbers of children that are effected by alcohol abuse?
Cannbis is PROVEN safer than alcohol time and time again YET cannabis  is treated like a killer? Prove it.

The fines they are stating that will still exist to people who sell cannabis - how is this cannabis legalization? Why are we giving the police so much money to enforce something that will now be legal?  I see many NEW court cases starting and being WON but US the PEOPLE. 

With TLC & THC

Did you know Canada has discovered a NEW BEE?  & it's a cute little bee! Made me smile right away have a peek:

A black & white Bee with a  smile on it''s back! O.k., the smile doesn't make me think this bee's stinger will hurt any less - as a matter of fact - I think this bee might hurt a little more - not sure why. How neat! New creatures are being discovered all the time - Evolution it's called. This bee was named after the person in Manitoba which discovered it- that too is pretty neat if you ask me- to be named for a BEE. Called Epeolus gibbsi, discovered bee has white markings on back that look like a grin   Talk about timing! A happy little bee with cannabis becoming legalized in Canada! Perfect!   

Are you attending the lift Expo on the weekend? I am - although I wasn't sure - I don't have Facebook but I've had 3 different people tell me about the latest Cannabis drama in  the past 24 hours, calling it a 'cannabis catfight'.  Just the little bit I heard has me thinking - well... what did you expect?  Lot's of talk about greed and pettiness - some new light being cast -eyes being opened.  Time will tell. It all sounds like some tasteless, tacky media grab at the moment- what else is new.
I've been assured none of it  will be 'going on' at the LIFT expo - good, who needs to be surrounded by it, it appears to be making 'all involved' not look too friendly  or too pretty' at the moment... too bad.    

I want to go and see some friends! Check out whats new- who's doing what and spend time with my son (always a pleasure)  It's exciting times Canada! Don't be distracted by drama- we've got celebrating to do!
I've got my mind focused on all things positive Cannabis...  Frig I'm excited- for an awakening. Just like the discovery of a new BEE Canada is going to discover Cannanbis is not all what we've been led to believe- goodbye reefer madness once and fall.  It even helps - Millions.  Less people being busted for a victimless crimes... Maybe the police - getting all the money to enforce something that is now legal? WTF?...  might actually use it for serving & protecting those who really need served & protected.

Sure you'll have people busted for impaired ' they will try and more court cases will appear- and disappear.

​BE here NOW! Be awake! Be alert! Be ready to experience cannabis- put down the bottle- start conversations - next - make all drugs legal. Address People with drug problems 'mental health problems' as they are and not criminals.  Education is the key for a happy healthier Canada - all around.
​Tis time! BE here NOW!  
Oh Canada... Just Be.

with TLC & THC 
​Georgia

My 3rd eye elephant is awake and ready to explore the universe.
The vine the truck turns into is the  Ayahuasca Plant, which is said to have healing properties, I've read extensively, watched documentaries and have even thought I've found the perfect place where I might be interested in experiencing it of myself...  but alas - I'm not fond of vomiting & apparently it is part of the process, this does not mean I've ruled it out completely I am a firm believer in  "when the time is right.."

I believe these natural substances are here to help.  Some like cannabis - include helping the body with pain, involuntary movement, PTSD and much more, mushrooms  appear to help with issues of the mind sometimes getting to the core of a problem in minutes - where otherwise - other ways have taken years to process & Ayahuasca apparently does the same - it helps heal the mind. Now, I know many who have tired it - just since the past four years it seems to be something more are exploring- not to get HIGH but to HEAL.   

Once you start to learn about these plants your eyes open.  They open before you even experience them- and the first way they open is you start to ask yourself:
Why have we put people in jail for growing & enjoying nature?  
WHO decided what plants God gave us are for us to use and not to use?

Then you try some of these natural medicines- and your eyes open wider when you understand how they work, when you don't die, your brain does not fry', you realize the extent of the lies & control passed on from generations.. & hopefully you become awake & realize how we have hurt each other, other family members, others in society because we have judged them as "hippies & stoners" when they have actually been lovers & healers.  I've yet to read about people who use Ayahuasca who've turned violent ...  
I do not understand why these options are not available yet- proven deadly medications are on the increase still.  I do understand actually - $$$$$$$$$$$ - I do no understand why we allow it to continue.  The sun the moon & the truth..
Until all drugs in Canada become legal we will still be going in the wrong direction.

Open your eyes.

The elephant was painted with love as always the eyes resemble the centre of the actual vine -  they make jewelry from it. The green & background one moment appear bold the next they disappear when you get lost in the detail of this majestic, wise beast.
Someone has expressed interest in it with a couple of other pieces.. I'll sleep on it and then give  my price - if they decline, it will look awesome hanging in the gazebo!  

Acrylic on Canvas
​
With THC & TLC 
Georgia

Sticks and stones can break our bones but names are just "words" usually uttered by  grumpy,  jealous,  insecure people.  

Learn this and then...   Let that shit go.

Who knows why we upset some people - just because we exist. How is it even possible to hate entire nations - a 'race' of people just because they live differently and look differently.
It happens all the time every day, every moment.  One of the saddest is to be simply disliked due to your gender or desired gender.  

Misogynist - what can we say about men who hate women & encourage the violence of women - they belong in jail. It is their lack of control and insecurities which make them behave so. I've met and know both sorts of men..  THANKFULLY,  I known many confident men, successful and kind men - never do they speak about women in a derogatory way- they exist  & this is the new generation of men who are going to succeed, the days of this bullshit & being 'pricks' are over.

'Bitch' is the most common term assigned by men to women over the decades...  
Bitch because we have no problems speaking up,  so be it  I've learned to embrace the inner Bitch.  I've wasted far too much time taking heed of others opinions... those days are done.
DO not waste YOUR time - Live in the NOW - focus on your gifts & talents and you will be happy while other are only distracted. Young women should be taught the correct definition of Bitch:  
A strong woman who isn't afraid to expresses herself and stand up for what she believes in.

A lovely young woman is missing in Toronto.. another woman missing. If you live in Toronto please pay attention, look, search.. help. I have the feeling this might end bad,  it does really seem out of the ordinary for this young woman.  This must be the most heartbreaking thing for any family.

Today if someone calls you a nasty name: Turn & say:  
"Thank You!... Lesson learned and now I shall move on- enlightened."
That is the gift they do provide - awareness - that they are struggling with issues and resort to name calling, knowledge is power - then you know who to surround yourself with- some people say keep you friends close & enemies closer - screw that!
I say - Keep that bad karma out of you positive way!  ;)

I have a few projects to complete- people are getting mail this week!
Time to venture out to the great backyard!

Have a lovely day - be good to yourself & remember to smile- this made me smile
hee hee  
Now my warm up is out of the way  I shall focus on a masterpiece!  ;D

With TLC & THC 
​Georgia

For those still not aware - there is a male and female cannabis plant...
the female provides us with our buds - our medicine. 'Girlfriends' in the garden is correct.
I am hoping that young ladies everywhere will try to grow their own cananbis!
Why?   We need MORE cannabis growing women - it is male dominated industry.
More importantly, this is an opportunity for young women to take control of their 'recreational' fun and NOT depend on anyone else... learn how to grow, nurture these beautiful plants with love and TLC and you will be rewarded with TLC & THC back!  Cannabis is healthier & safe than alcohol.  Ladies- getting date raped- in my opinion won't happen if you just smoke  some cannabis - You are able to say NO'.. not passed out cold -drunk on a sofa unable to wake. 

If you grow your own you have a new appreciation & passion, WOMEN will bake and craft with cannabis when it becomes legal like never before - get ready for a creative cannabis explosion. ALSO  learn how to grow, dry and smoke your own bud - see how it makes you feel- learn HOW it makes you feel before YOU try it in the company of strangers, and this will provide some confidence & understanding which will lead to a more enjoyable time  AND a SAFER experience.  

Mom's my advice to you would be: Grow some cannabis to share with your daughters!
YES- IF I had a daughter- I would and I would ask her to smoke it with ME first - before she smoked it with any young man - alone. This is an opportunity Canada - to do this correct- NO secrets, no lies and our children will all be better off, they will have an understanding of exactly how cannabis effects them- compared to alcohol.
 I would rather they learn how it feels in a safe environment with a loving concerned parent wouldn't you?

So order some seeds and get your  pot ready! It's almost time to plant directly into he ground, I know Cannabis will be legal in - 2 months? Or sooner- so I would be planting.
Time to get busy- in the garden and with paint.  

GO online- YOU will find ALL you need about how to grow cannabis.
AMEN
​
With TLC & THC
Georgia

'Knock 'knock!
Who's There?
High!
High Who?

It's:   "Dopey!"    Hee Hee  -  The best of the dwarfs! Singing:
***Now... you should sing this in high pitch for best effects... Ready?***
                        High Hooo...
                              High Ho High Ho
                                           It's off to work we Grow!

It won't be long NOW Canada, garden shovels ready? 
I'm excited for the plant - for the garden, for the humming birds! They love cannabis.
& it won't be long now - with experience - comes education, with education comes realization. Realization that cannabis is far less harmful than other recreational substances.

I flipped through the Sun on the weekend  (Norm still wants to read it) and read a few stories regarding cannabis, 'the global marijuana march' had just taken place - I forgot.
I have no desire to attend these events. These events bring out all sorts for all reasons- mostly to PARTY.  Some are enjoying more than JUST cannabis - not my business-  I also don't like how parks & nature are taken over and left in  the condition they usually are.

Cannabis/Marijuana is always in the news lately and most of it I'm already aware.. Storm saw me reading something last week from CBC and said "really, what there don't you know already?."  He was correct - I was wasting my time. I do not believe when we are legal soon - that you will get arrested for smoking a joint on the street,  even police will have difficulties such as 'smell complaints' - good luck with that. Do you know some chemical in the printing industry has just been proven to cause leukaemia in people who work with it - a court case was won (in Canada) for the worker- but the story ended with stating it's still used in numerous ways and countless people work with it. WTF?  This especially upset me as I know people who have worked in the printing industry- several.  Family & friends both worked at one time for the Star... and used printing plates which they mention. 
I am beyond tired hearing this bullshit about cannabis.
I KNOW. 10 years now and Storm was 14 when he started - THANK GOD!
  
Canadian as a whole are becoming more educated about cananbis on all levels. Starting in our grade schools, apparently...  who is going to continue to go along with such bullshit when they understand cigarettes kill- cannabis does not. Alcohol kills countless.. opiates & tide pods...   RESEARCH it, if you do not believe me.  What judge will even tolerate it in court when it's a fact- Children in Canada are being sexually abused & human trafficking  (I'm not sure the pre-tense) is increasing.  Children!  If you don't think it's happening, you don't want to know. With 'drugs' out of the way focus & resources can be directed  on what matters 'people'.   I feel we will let past offences for cannabis drop - people will finally get out of jail that should NOT be there. People will not go to jail for cananbis in Canada in the future- and not for walking down the street smoking a joint. Unless your doing other stuff you shouldn't.

Justin Trudeau does not say too much on cannabis 'itself' I've noticed- because he knows the truth, he has consumed. So what. I hope he does - what a stressful job, judged for absolutely everything from your socks to your handshake.   Thank God he is compassionate and educated and a gentleman.

I wish DONALD with sit back and have a joint or two dozen... it won't kill him- let him just CHILL for a while and perhaps have an enlightened moment - GUNS kill Americans FIRST.
Anyhow- I can't wait! It's got me hopeful and happy, I also know more children dealing with serious health issues will be helped. Childhood arthritis? Try cannabis first - it is not proven to damage little organs like other medications. As a matter of fact- research seems to showing it's HELPING.

Will someone gt hurt when legalization is here - Probably- Stupid people do stupid things and sometimes - Accidents do happen. I'm more concerned UN-knowledgable  people will mix' and just like you shouldn't mix your BOOZE don't mix your booze with your buds- until you know how to handle them.

My knock knock joke was a bit of a stretch - hee hee...  I am not afraid to try!  ;)
With TLC  & THC
Georgia

P.S.  I have too much to do... taking off for a few!

What to paint for 420??
Clearly my mind is anticipating legal cannabis is Canada SOON!
& I'm thrilled  - just like this furry, fun loving bong bearing beaver!!
Who being an artist &  has carved a leaf from a log just like Michelangelo - setting it FREE!
How will I celebrate today?  Just like every other day...
Offering thanks to God and Storm for providing this plant medicine  which allows me (& many) to paint, function, live... chop wood & carry water. 

The FACT that less people will be going to jail in Canada over this PLANT is more than I could ever hoped for - and this will soon be the case! 
With legalization comes education and experience and AWARENESS
.. & less Alcohol & opiate consumption (positive thinking).

*Have you seen the new  doc on Netflix?  How  ADDERALL is only a tweaks away from being legal meth.. phhhbt..     I really  had no idea - you see  (& I type 'SEE' because you can read our journey here on cannabis for the past 10 years- living PROOF!!!)  this is what happens when your teenager gets LEGAL permission (thank you Dr.D & Health Canada) to use cannabis for medicine- a natural plant option... with wonderful healing potential;  neither of us was/were (?kids- learn your grammar)  aware it was as serious a problem as it is.  At one point a mom in the doc. remarks - about her own son- who she put on Adderall  when just a kid actually suggested it was due to the pills he was where he was NOW with his art... How fucking presumptuous is that? Hearing this - I thought: 
 Yeah lady, what ever helps you sleep at night.

 Seriously it blows my &^%$#@! mind how incredibly  judgemental people have been over cannabis as my sons medicine (never mind mine- after failed brain surgery) including some of our own family - you know who you are - and STILL are - yet this???
THIS frame of mind is o.k.?  This is better for our (your) children.  
I am  grateful for this education on every f*cking level!  

Not only has canabis helped save my sons life - it's set us free from living with & hearing from ignorant, judgemental people who would rather take the time to speculate than to KNOW... who instead of listening to family  - listened to the media and it's fear mongering and turned their backs on us...  "family".  We are far better off NOT being around this type of mentality - related or not - it's certainly not one based in love.

Rise & Grind - Wake & bake
Give Thanks
AMEN!

With TLC & THC 
Georgia