We drove up to see the property...  now that is legally ours, to do a bit of measuring.  
Norm has to build a kennel attached to the house as soon as possible - the first day up there he has to install a dog door and add a contained covered kennel no dogs can escape or no creatures can enter, I am designing it today.... I'll be distracted with all the moving & can't stress about the girls wandering off.

We included Ginger & Poppy on our visit to see their new home - commenting before we left "I'll leave Daisy till next time in case she sees a deer & takes off".  Norm remarked   "you're pushing it George - expecting to see a deer your first day..." (snicker). I ignored him.  
When we arrived I hopped out of the truck & said let's walk our NEW driveway girls for the FIRST TIME! Wheeeeee - they quickly behind me run up ahead a few feet - the sun was shining - patches on sunlight danced on the driveway,  I couldn't have imagined a more beautiful day...  then they both stopped - I looked at the girls to see they froze & were both looking in the same direction - I looked up and there she was!
A huge beautiful Doe looking me as if to say  "Oh... hello. "  
I froze like a deer in the headlights - our eyes locked.  It was love at first sight. lol
They started to move I said "Don't dare... "   looked up & the deer was gone.
Just like that- I then realized (of course)  I had my iPad in my hands - Arrrgh.  
No matter - it was the moment.  God welcomed me home.

Or agent -when I said 'I saw my first deer!!" said soon you'll say - oh it's just another dammed deer..  (lol - I take it he's seen a few)  & warned me to be careful as he has hit a few in all the years he's been up there. Elated I said  "I can't wait to see a bear!" his reply - YES, you can... & then proceeded to tell me about the time the bear attacked his son. Cowabunga- I needed to hear it- I was already walking the woods- la de da...- Norm has no clue where I was.. lol   I will be investing in a air horn & bear spray & promised NOT to feed.  Our agent said what helped save his son was he had the  common sense (while a bear was biting him) to push his truck alarm & frightened the bear - He is lucky to be alive from what I heard. So, no - I won't be encouraging any bears to pose for a portrait.

Norm & I are both tired- Norm more so - on top of things he rescued 2 baby -viscous  behaving- raccoons off the roof, they look yesterday like they were going to pass out from heat. look thin & dehydrated  -I've seen them a week- no mom in sight. ;(  I ffed them- they ate it all- bananas, smoked salmon (all I had at the time) lol - almond butter & cherries! All the food was gone this morning- I'm waiting for animal control to Pick them up.

It's time to pack!! Want to see my backyard? A few photos below - we need to build a new deck and spruce it up a bit - nothing we can't handle- Oh - where to hand my tiki?? 
All I could think about was that deer - & NOW anytime that stress anxiety kicks in b-I think of that deer waiting to welcome me home  join me for coffee.  I painted it - I had too - just a small one- for me to remember that moment - God sent the perfect welcome wagon.

Dreams come true-  have faith.

With TLC & THC Georgia 

Next the trash pandas portrait & free coloring sheet to DL, found while packing.
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We went on a little road trip, out of the suburbs & into the forest... where I was reminded of the quote:
                            Into the forest I go to lose my mind & find my soul.   

I am  at peace surrounded by nature... the urge to break out my brushes is overpowering- too bad I forgot my sketch book at home.
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The drive, the people we met...  the things we saw,  the places we visited - it was pretty much a perfect day.  

In nature I feel closest to God... who wouldn't want that?

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

The Peyote cactus knows.. and if you ingest it- you might know too.
I have no desire to try peyote - first because it sits on my desk & I watch how long it takes to grow- it's so sweet my pet peyote,  I don't think a 'high' is worth seeing my little guy go (that & you have to eat many I believe for them to effect you properly).  Storm successfully grew several from seed and it's been really fun to watch these tiny little cactus grow many taking years before they become substantial - and then they get eaten?   Peyote also don't seem to taste that great- I'd have issues keeping them down  just from watching people eat them - it makes me nauseous but I love to paint them! I painted a little peyote on time-lapse -it's on my IG account.

Food for thought. They are illegal in the USA - with the exception of ceremonial purposes but they have been abused and are becoming increasingly difficult to find sadly,  this is not good for the PLANT. Peyote cactus are considered teachers.   Nature has all the best teachers.  It teaches me already -  'patience' just by painting it. You can't see it here but it glistens with metallic paint & it's peeking through the keyhole of the universe... in my mind.

TTC drives are not permitted to consume cannabis- or that's the direction they are going to try to go- GOOD luck with that. What anyone does in their off hours is no ones fucking business. WHAT ABOUT ALCOHOL? Do they- have they ever  told drivers  they are NOT to consume alcohol after hours? It's a cartoon in the making. I see a lawsuit in the making... not to mention the very slippery slope.  Reefer madness is still rampant in Canada thanks to this sort of bullshit.

Do you know what kills more humans than illegal drugs - VANITY.  
 Think about tit. ( hee hee note type 'o) before you get the boob job!!
I watched a few episodes on Netflix of Botched Up Bodies - I highly recommend it (IF you can stomach it)  It's hard not to feel sorry for these people, all they wanted to do was better themselves... God has you perfect the way you are!
Botched Vagina's - cause  everyone needs a pretty vagina! WTF? Countless boob jobs gone wrong, lip jobs, teeth implants, lipofat removed & it's an education of how much $$$ this industry is making, this show covers IT ALL & Education is key- everyone one of these people admits they did not research, fillers that need to come out years later because they move & are making people very sick  & on top of it they are embarrassed because they paid to have themselves 'destroyed'.  Vanity KILLS EVERY day.  It is a rude awakening many need to have... not me - no cosmetic surgery for me, I'll embrace every wrinkle, saggy boob (I got two) - I love me too much to do this to my body. Twitch & all!  It really  makes you understand how fortunate we are too - I feel  healthy & grateful after watching that show. 

 One Strange Rock on Netflix is fantastic. 

with TLC & THC
G

Storm shared a photo on his Instagram account of a seed he took - I could not get over the quality or beauty - amazed at the root (shaped like an S) I had to paint!  To study a seed is humbling. To know this seed will grow to mentally, physically - socially ease some people to hopefully a calmer state - is simply powerful stuff. 

To palnt a seed is to have hope in the future, above all else I thank God my son is doing what he loves to do.  Doing what he was born to to I believe... there is a reason for everything Good & Bad.   Thankfully, there are many GOOD, caring , compassionate people in this 'now legal industry'  who do care & are already giving back to the community & my son is surrounded by several. I like thank people who make a positive impression in life in general, even strangers...  I usually do it with art.  

Now that cananbis is legal to grow in canada- I can't wait to see all the plants on patios this summer, and you will get to witness first hand the feeling of accomplishment watching seeds develop into plants you will consume for pleasure. Wow!  Remember that sunflower seed you grew in JK? Experience that excitement all over & I DO BELIEVE there is no better way than to introduce this Plant children & have a conversation about drugs NOW, early - as soon as they speak - IF they are starting to learn & sharing naked images on line at 8  - have the conversations as SOON as possible. As soon as Storm was old enough to ask certain 'awkward' questions- I figured he was old enough for an honest answers.  I also bought him any books he was interested in - as long as he was willing to read them. 
I still remember his first novel was Megladon' when others his age were still reading Captain Underpants.  Sometimes we are what keeps our children back.  

To see my son Grow (in every way) is a gift from God, I know it. 
I made a promise to God years ago when Doctors told us  Storm might not live long...
God has kept  our promise to me  - as I do mine.
Give thanks to God & have faith!   
Time to paint... Psilocybin art next.

With TLC & THC
G

Grow through what you go through.
Are you ready to GROW? Not long now, If I had to guess most people started when it was announced we could-  I saw myself a few plants out on patio's this past summer.  
Here we GROW! 5 days! I'm beyond excited - I'm at the point I am so thrilled about legalization I want to celebrate in a special way- but I celebrate cannabis every time I paint it - so what will I do? No clue.

Grow through what you Go through.. on my mind.  It's not always easy to grow through or GET past' things that happen, especially unfortunate events... and it takes time.  Not everyone can  Grow through - every experience, sometimes they make us bitter and even fearful- fearful that if we let our guard down it might happen again. 

I know myself I'll be going along fine and then I will be hit with a "trigger"  which can be an image, event or even just words.  Imagine being raped (years ago) and NOW you see your perpetrator become  The supreme Court judge... that's a trigger for sure.  Imagine how  the woman feels who was raped and NOW sees this PIG in  POWER. No doubts she imagines others he will hurt and it's part of the reason she shared.  Do you think women make up stuff for the FUCKING fun of it.. like  "he RAPED me", no.   There is NO fun it coming forward with SUCH statements. 1 in 3 women will suffer some sort of sexual violence in her lifetime.  1 in 3.

I was 'only'  lied to, manipulated & USED by a "couple"  this past year and every time I see or hear their name - it triggers the anger again. It triggers the emotions I had then - It triggers the pain I felt/feel - so IMAGINE being physically attacked the pain this woman felt and still does today.  EVERY woman who has ever been raped- it changes your life. Every child who is ever abused- it destroys something in them FOREVER - there should be no limit on calling out attacker... there should be no doubts.  No one does this for fun. 

We recently watched the Canadian movie & true story about Indian Horse, I highly recommend the movie, as sad as it is. Learn what we DID NOT in school. Learn the truth of how these people were stripped of EVERYTHING including a future and dignity- You think they don't have "triggers"?    At the end the anger I felt- the rage - especially towards  adults who prey on children I want to say:

YOU are a sick human if you fuck with children & should be behind bars forever... now or 20 years from now. 

So tell me please,  tell all women, tell children who have been sexually abused if you can:
How do we move past this... when we officially promote the perpetrators to
Supreme court judges and presidents & CEOs.  

Grow through what you Go through..    Try.

with TLC & THC       5 more days!
Georgia

Below is from a new painting..  CANADA   and it's beauty  & cannabis  (of course)

Today has cooled off... whew.
There's much to see in your own  backyard you just have to open your eyes...
Then, the most difficult decision is what to paint today? 

Here is my favourite toothpaste! I wanted to share because I'm really pleased with it for many reasons - Thank you https://greenbeaver.com/en/products/toothpastes : 

Cannabis related - Nice to see Dana Larsen is staying on top of facts- since the NEWS papers are CLEARLY NOT concerned about FACTS... https://www.straight.com/cannabis/1097556/dana-larsen-canadian-press-story-claims-8851-annual-deaths-cannabis-use-truth

with TLC & THC
Georgia

Want to see what I made at Crock a doodle? (such a creative space)  next.

Ashes to ashes..  I call it this because I smoked a lot of cannabis while painting it and it's about life...  the cycle of life. Change, growth - progression.   October 17th has been chose as the date Canada will officially legalize recreational cannabis in Canada - the anniversary of Gord Downies death...  awesome - a day we all felt loss now will change into a day to celebrate with a joint (as Gord did many times) listening to great Canadian music-  feeling 'free" & hopefully happier.   

Justin Trudeau said he would legalize cananbis in Canada & he has done that #promisekept  I choose to celebrate, after already reading some negative comments from activist- it has me thinking- What DO you want?  It's never going to be good enough for some people- is this because they enjoy drama? I don't know..  I don't care,  focus on the all that will continue to go right - it's a step in the RIGHT direction - on a massive scale -I've yet to hear anyone discuss. 

Canada is only the second country in the world -- and the first G7 nation -- to implement legislation to permit a nationwide marijuana market. In the neighboring US, nine states and the District of Columbia now allow for recreational marijuana use, and 30 allow for medical use.  With legalization will come realization- education and it's going to make it difficult for these countries who STILL severely PUNISH people over cannabis.  Time, it all does take time.  At least the world is talking about it- which is something compared to what we witnessed only 10 years ago, 5 even...  how many of you said never in my lifetime will canabis be legalized- well isn't that hopeful in itself!? YES.  Miracle do happen...  in time I have no doubts Justin will also deal with those already incarcerated and possibly have records for past minor cannabis offences -dismissed.  

​Just yesterday someone said to me " I heard cannabis is legal..  some will abuse it"
My reply: Yes some will just as Alcohol has been available for  decades  and many ABUSE it with far more deadly consequence - proven too many times over...   at least those who "do" abuse cannabis won't end up dead from an overdose.  
Isn't this all we should really be concerned about?  ***No one should ever operate a vehicle impaired by anything - especially the most deadly culprit going NOW - Your cell phones.
    
I later thought- it's a mindset and like legalization - it's going to take time to change.  

Celebrate, more will be introduced to a safer high.
Children will be educated on cannabis, parents will grow it at home,  teach it is a PLANT.
Cannabis will be grown & eaten fresh! You won't get high - only healthier - juice it!
Cannabis will be free to be discovered in kitchens across Canada!
It is anticipated- Alcohol consumption will go down! Here's hoping.
Less alcohol hangovers - less people calling in sick for work...  date rape - on cannabis.. I've yet to hear about a woman not being able to say NO when just high.
The Canadian economy will flourish - new business is being created at this very moment.
Money from Cannabis collected by our Gov- will benefit is countless ways- just look at other examples. 

Sure a few are going to get very rich- that's just how it goes, why should it be any different with cannabis, there will still be court cases - it takes time. Marketing, it's going to change in about 3-5 years this will all  be sorted and it won't be a big deal going to the store to buy some bud - IF it's available..  from what I'm reading, hearing- the demand will be HIGH - it's expected the "pot shops"are going to run out - let's wait & see. 

Last night I played with Daisy and her Aerobie on the front lawn- what a beautiful evening.. I was able to do this because I smoked a joint (2)  ON my front lawn..  I AM legal, Cannabis is my medicine & I AM proud of it.  I puffed to a greener future.
I puffed to an awakening on a massive scale... I puffed to thank God for how it has saved our lives and eased my sons pain.

I'm not worried about running out because I have a very talented grower looking after me... My grower loves me & I him - hee hee - most people love their growers, there's that too - Canada is going to GROW - Canada is going to become one of the best in the world (already is) with Cannabis.  Canadians CAN grow - legally- how smart is that? Because they can grow legally- they will do it right, no need to hide.   As for all this crap about homegrown fear mongering still - our own health minister said it- it's the same as  making wine or brewing your own beer at home- only this is GROWING PLANTS- Who doesn't already grow plants? My house is full. It's a petty  argument and these will be the first court battles I think we will see - it is a HUMAN right.  Those who will  grow well above the limit, sell to those they should not..  they will still be  arrested - it's their CHOICE. 

It's OUR choice... October 17. 2018
Thank God.  

What stage are you at in your life?  Egg, caterpillar, pupa or butterfly? 
Change has come... give thanks.
​Be grateful, thankful... or don't - that is a choice too.

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