This year my Christmas gift to 'me' was to paint a gift for someone else...  a young man who uses Cannabis for his medicine. I was  upset thinking he wouldn't get it on time due to the recent postal strike but Canada Post came through! Thank you!   Thank you. Thank you.

I follow on Instagram:  SBSK  special books for special kids . I love these two that travel the world interviewing others with disabilities,  God has this young man doing what he is meant to do - the love he (they) continually displays for everyone they interview - if the world had more like him we would be much better off.   I do have an understanding of what it feels like for parents to have a child with a serious illness - they deal with more than you will ever comprehend, lots you definitely do NOT see on social media.  

I would like, if possible to brighten their lives - if I can & have in the past for a few children & parents, Jamies mom & I still text regular on Instagram and I am forget inspired meeting my little rocket man  (in space with his dog)  so when I read about Tres on SBSK I sent his mom a message asking: What did he like?  Her reply: dinosaurs.   That was all I needed & I knew he already used cannabis so I took a couple of days and put love into every brush stroke and I was pretty pleased when finished, mailed it off JUST last week & he will be opening it Christmas day!  Mom loved it so much she is gong to wrap it and give it to him and will send me a photo, I'm so excited. ;))) !! 

Tres mom sent me a message on instagram when it arrived and I believe I have made a family very happy this Christmas, she said she wanted to cry,  I must admit I became quite emotional when painting Tres,   :) tears of joy - riding a dinosaur - I imagined the fun he would have, it made me smile countless times - time well spent.   I thanked Tres mom for the opportunity to paint her beautiful son - that is all I see.   
A beautiful family. Tres mom is trying to educate on her son's illness with her instagram page, I get that too.   *Understanding eliminates IGNORANCE -  sometimes ignorant people are  Fucking CRUEL. Fact.

I think about who  I paint while working & the more I looked at Tres photo (hours) the more I thought he is truly a beautiful boy & was able to capture' what I wanted.. Tres having a great time on back of that  big happy dinosaur, happy to be together, see it in the clouds.  I was also very amused and happy that his two older brothers also want paintings on dinosaurs now! lol That too had me smiling all day.

Someone not long ago remarked  I was 'ugly & anyone would be ashamed to be seen with me',  well aware of my disability,  I am a 54 year old woman who knows better - but it still effected me, more than I care to admit.  When painting Tres, I thought again of these hateful remarks & at first I could feel my hairs stand on end as mamabear growled within  & then it was if  a calm  weight suddenly  gave me a warm hug  - See them for what they are & understand the only thing you can feel for people who think  like that is: PITY.      
                                   
If you only 'see' a disability you are blind. 

Painting Tres gave me strength & enjoyment. 
Tres reminded me what I love to do & what's REALLY important to me.
Tres  has inspired me to keep going - face forward - head held high!  Pun intended.
Tres & his family are an example of LOVE 
My gift to me - because Tres reminded I am beautiful & I am grateful to him & his Family for the knowledge & education, my gift to me.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

Coins! Who doesn't have a special coin? A favourite? I don't know about you but as a Canadian kid growing up we often are given coins - I might not have appreciated them as a kid (you know how kids think... big deal - a quarter)  now those  quarters that had Mounties on them or the silver  moose are hard to find.  I guess so,  I thnk it's HIGH time for a new coin! A coin celebrating Cannabis and what it's doing  for the Canadian economy.   A new Million/Billion dollar deal done this week & the week before!  Amen.  

The IRONY in this industry is amusing to say the least! I'm smiling as I think of this now...
Corona and cannabis - I'm sure you've heard that by now BUT do you know
Who just bought into a Canadian Cannabis company - None other than the "Marlborough man" (& I thought of a funny editorial) the American Cigarette company - Good! They will educate people  provided they don't fucking ADD anything to their cannabis like cancer causing chemicals proven in cigarettes.
GOOD! If anyone can help educate on the difference they can.  Yesterday a billion dollar deal with a Mexican company! Alright- Viva Mexico! Let's all HELP each other GROW!  If that doesn't deserve a 'Fuck Ya!' I don't know what does.  The biggest irony is Shoppers Drug Mart now has licence to sell Cannabis, Grrrrr...... mamabear grumbles deep from within.. I remember when they not only said they 'would NOT' but bad mouthed cannabis- NOT that long ago- this gave fuel to doubters in my life and only added to aggravation.  Forget that, I won't support them they never supported us - PATIENTs back then.  I hope to see some dispensaries opening SOON! According to this article this is what they will cost:
http://dailyhive.com/grow/cost-open-retail-cannabis-store-ontario

I read about a mom in Toronto who does not want a cannabis dispensary in her own town.. **remember (guilt trip warning - which I'm fine with if it saves even 1 life) this when people are FORCED to DRIVE elsewhere for cannabis & they EAT & drink elsewhere, and shop in stores elsewhere & remember this when a car load of distracted teens goes to buy cannabis & gets into an accident - (which they already do texting & driving distracted - all the time, and they will because  they are teenagers - sadly, it's part of life) remember you force them to do this when you don't allow a Dispensary in "your" community & YET chances are there is an LCBO near by,  proven time & time again responsible  as a dangerous substance responsible  for more deaths & driving than anything else - do you see the absurdity of this - it's just IGNORANCE.   FIGHT it.  Adults deserve the CHOICE to healthier, safer options. 
This being said.. I am looking forward to trying cannabis beverages - that will be hitting the market . ;) Probably sold at the LCBOOOOOOOOoo $$$$$$  lol   The irony. 

*I'd also like to give a Fuck YA! & thank you to Canada Post while I remember... all the packages I sent last week are already driving at their destinations on the other side of the planet making several people smile - so -  Thank you!!! I'm very excited for one young man in particular to get his gift in the USA.. still on the way.

I read last week: 'Justin - just ike Daddy ' an article in the paper (not worth naming) I guess the author, referring to Justin Trudeau & his dad thought it was demeaning - the second I read that headline I thought... Fuck Ya.  Thank you Justin for  legalizing cannabis & lifting the economy. Justin is on the other side of my coin! Hee hee hee ;)   Thank You Canada 
Thank You ALL talented growers.
& those talented growers before them - for planting the seeds.


With TLC & THC Lots.
I like  THC in my  Cannabis by the way. It helps lighten the mood along with the pain.
​Georgia

Brrrr...    Today, I felt the cold in my wrists' especially, I don't understand why certain parts pain certain days. Thank God for cannabis & home made edibles.  I JUST read a kid snuck some edibles to school in Ontario.. sounds like the kids was being a little brat. I bet he learned a lesson - or two- guess what- he never overdosed, he never died.. just got very high with a pal on his parents medicine.  On Santas' Naughty list he goes... I doubt he is the first or the last. Kids are going to be kids...  how many kids do you think have sneaked booze to school?

Today I painted this' upstairs, then downstairs on a canvas... it was an uneventful day
I like it that way as I was starting to feel holiday stresses on the weekend. 
Christmas is work. 

​Then the dogs and I attempted Yoga - better known as stretching to others.

Read the mail and had a giggle...

& thought about what to paint next, after I smoked a joint or two..  I look forward to another day tomorrow.   Canada post  won't guarantee Christmas delivery - which earns them the OFFICIAL  BHG  = 'BAH HUMBUG GRINCH award' in 2018.
​
With TLC & THC
​Georgia

It's Frosty the Growman! He arrived with the first Magical Snow - which is still here, not looking as magical - more expected today!  Today is universal Children's day,  Children need to be educated on cannabis so they do not repeat mistakes their parents made. 

I can't express how happy I feel to finally pick up the news and read such headlines like:
Cannabis legalization has  NOT led to increased traffic impairments/ accidents.
Which I knew -(10 years experience +)  most I know who smoke cannabis assure me they are more cautious 'calmer drivers.. those who experience road RAGE could use some nice calming cannabis from time to time.

As well as no surge in Reefer madness- it's finally being addressed Alcohol is MORE harmful than cannabis!  THIS I KNOW for a fact. 10 years experience - thank God.  My hang -over days are long over- because I don't drink anymore, a glass or two tops from time to time that's it. NO more drunken binges - puking until theres no more, head pounding "what happened last night?" - Does NO longer happen - because Alcohol is poison (fact) and not good for your health or brains. Cheers. https://globalnews.ca/news/4671669/alcohol-or-marijuana-healthier/  So apparently  people are "switching' Good!!  GREAT! Less death, less depression, less drivers drunk- killing others or themselves!
Teach this to your children & also teach them the past - so they don't repeat it.
Teach them how to grow this beautiful plant.

Don't judge others for what they use to heal themselves, know plant medicine - KNOW your options- take control of your health & happiness. Alcohol is a depressant. Fact.  I wish more men would smoke cannabis instead of drink - Suicide is higher with men than women...  many men drink themselves to death. FACT.  You can drink so much you can kill yourself.
I have tried to smoke as much as I could and smoked cananbis all day- every 1/2 hour.. I felt great,  accomplished tasks & I'm still here...  the same wouldn't be said for Alcohol.
So with the first magical Snow in Canada - Frosty the Growman comes to life! Of all things for Frosty to find in the middle of a forest - a Green house - it's fate Frosty!  How many are growing this christmas? How many will get cannabis related items under this years LEGAL tree - me  me me!! Ho Ho Ho - Lets Grow!

Enjoy the snow!

With THC & TLC 
​Georgia 

* Anyone who is expecting mail from me- be patient- the POSTAL strike- still on  ( of course NOW with the Christmas rush) I hope Justin steps in soon and makes them get back to work-  Black mail is all this postal strike has been - again.. at a time when Canadians needed it most - they have let us down & continue to do so - with Holidays packages now & continued cannabis deliveries!  One more reason for Ho Ho HOME grown.

Hello - My name is Georgia & I  live in Georgina ;)
Searching for my newest book - there it was Finding  me from the shelf in isle 3.  ;)
From the first paragraph I was intrigued. This book is about child abduction  and how it ruins lives- no kidding but it's also from a different perspective.. I was going to wait to read it for April but made the mistake of starting the first page after  bringing it home and was hooked - a cold spell this Spring made it easy to stay snuggled or go to bed early rather than watch T.V,  to finish it in less than a week.

I really enjoy learning little things about other cultures and places.. for example I learned about eating King cakes and babies & would enjoy trying one. I googled.
I would recommend this book but not for moms with young children- you'll  only worry more.  It reminded me discussing with Storm when he was little about 'strangers and abduction and I'd get the typical  eye roll along with "you're being paranoid'.."
Too many moms know the reality of missing children (at every age).
It must absolutely be one of the worst feelings in the world... I don't know how they go on.

Going to war or watching our children go off to war - and even come home- is another terrible thing to witness - worse to live with,  what a difficult read this was: 
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/anderson-brothers-ptsd-1.4589733
I have no doubts his MEDICATION played a serious part in his destruction. 
Cannabis helps for PTSD!!!  Please help educate someone today.
WAR what is it good for = GREED.

I decided to focus on the POSITIVE and paint some cartoons/drawings today in celebration of legalization in Canada  - SOON!  HOW many days?  
I'm still planning/drawing for July 1st!  2018
Amen - it might help end us reading as many stories as the one above with the two brothers.

Back to:  Rise & Grind Canada!  It's A New Day
New  cannabis art next.. ! More Betty - in the garden!
& YOUR FREE EASTER card/craft download! Cannabis & mushroom friendly. 
It would also make a sweet little money gift card- for  those who  give $... I better HOP to it and finish it today! hee hee   

Read...  it's good for your brain. Even when it makes our hearts a little sad.
Education is key to better, healthier lives.

Oh.. (below) this is mail NOT meant for us - placed in our locked mail box.
How else would I get it.
It happens often and I will share our post office blues - between them & porch pirates - now, there will have to be some new level of guaranteeing your  -  our mail.  
Guaranteeing your medicine. Clearly it's an issue.

We have installed cameras & Norm is designing a locked box where items (smaller can be placed inside) it's not that our stuff is worth  $$$ - it's more to deter thieves and avoid aggravation...  no need to encourage criminals.   I can see more homes being designed with this problem in mind.
 
To those who take these things-  imagine for a moment the free karma that comes with each package. Enjoy that item you took that does not belong to you...  Karma one day will correct your deed, indeed.  

I'm thankful I don't get my medicine through the mail, it would be a constant source of stress due to past experience. One more reason for individual local dispensaries in every small town.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Hashish to Ashes and Buds to Dust..    From the earth & back to the earth again.
This was said to me by my friend Sean ' I liked it.
Often I hear things from friends, simple remarks - bit of cannabis creativity!  
I do have friends in high places.. this is well known by now. My friend are intelligent, educated on cannabis and have much to say- if only people would listen.
My website starts at 13,ooo & usually gets to  to 28,ooo by the end of each week- more with negative drama-  BUT even more when I offer a FREE print out or show some new art on IG or FB- so that is what I'll focus on!  I have things to share'...   lessons I've learned.
My friend just learnt a lesson.

I'm having difficulty with the mail still - is this why?  ;(  There is no point going to the post office, as I never know where to start- who's end' is responsible.. I like to surprise people and send them gifts- originals in many case. I sent a painted turtle for example - to a turtle lover - but I know she did not get it or she would have thanked me ;( it was months ago. Now, I don't want to tell her because it will upset her.  

Before I left for California a friend kept calling me- "Did you get the art I sent you?"
I'll call him William', I like William- he's 'out there' in some ways and can be not the most 'approachable' guy... William KNOWS his stuff, especially about Canadian politicians and he is not afraid to contact them and call them on remarks they make.  I wish we all did.  
He said to me on our last phone call:
"Did you know the man Kathleen Wynn hired (he named him) to design our sex education program - a university professor - was a Diddler?"   A Diddler? It made me smile- I've not heard that since my grandma.  Apparently  he claims the fellow sexually abused women, encouraged others to tie up our daughters and etc and went to jail for it- BUT we never bothered to change the program. Is this true? 
Our sex education program designed by a sexual predator. wow.
I'd bet it is true, If I know William.. I've not bothered to research, yet.
Is it?

I sent William a gift- very special ART. He loved it and wanted to thank me.  He sent me a gift!  He sent me a painting - art he made when little- BUT William also included  some  (he thinks 'possibly some bud - he is like me  and can't remember) and some seeds.  

                        Williams package  to ME was seized by the
             POST OFFICE & POLICE. 

​He was worried and I left instruction to call me in CA if he was arrested and I'd be there! & I would have.  GEEZE people- FIRST let me say - as I said to WILLIAM before he sent me anything:
 PLEASE NEVER SEND ME ANYTHING THAT IS ILLEGAL! 
My mail has been f*cked with for years now I've blogged about it several times.
Worse after the letters to our homes stating we were medical cannabis patients (*thanks to that F*ck up Health Canada). This is for YOUR sake more than mine- because I don't send stuff in the mail - ONLY ART.
 I'm very thankful that you have wanted to share your home grown goodness, baked goods etc. with me- I feel loved but I would feel like shit if any of you got into trouble for wanting to show me some love.

My son looks after me, better than anyone would. ..  I'm good. ;)  
Anyway, sure enough he was contacted after trying to find out what happened to the package.  The police sent him letter telling him he was a very  bad boy. No charges were laid - more or less  a message "we got it and we are keeping an eye on you.'  I thanked him but reminded him- I told him long ago -  don't send anything.  How terrible though- how many drugs that kill are flying around the world via the post office right NOW,  yet, they took my friends art, and SEEDS  and will not return them to him. Why?  
Would they have killed me? NO
He was sending me a gift from his garden. FACT.
​Please, think of it that way - was because that is ALL it IS.  
               Gifts from the Garden.

Well done post office  &  police...
You stopped a 'mega criminal' in his tracks - what a joke, How much did that cost? Thousands, probably.  I wonder how many illegal drugs actually went through the same post office that day - capable of killing.  
So just so you know>>> It does happen and they are watching specific people.

​From the EARTH we came and from the Earth we will return, it would be nice if we were not persecuted for trying to be healthy & happy while here.
Hashish to Ashes.. Buds to Dust.

Keep Creative & KNOW your rights.
Georgia