The beat goes on...  as does life - even during a pandemic.It’s been a busy few days.. Norm put up the display at Canoe FM & it’s well received!  We are very happy Bumble & friends are making others SMILE this holiday season.  It’s nice to ‘hear each announcer  express their ‘Glee’.

While he set up the display - my cocks got into a fight!  IT was brutal… not something I ever want to witness again- they fought right out of the pen!  I knew those chickens could get out if they wanted.. they’ve not wanted to, obviously.  When Norm arrived home- Foghorn went running to him- it was sweet- but Gloria was chased by Daisy into the forest   She did come back once BUT Daisy saw her before us & the chase was on again. We have tried for 2 days to get him back.  I can hear him in the morning calling.. I know he made it back once…  I’m hopeful.  Chasing chicken in the woods, cause we have noting else to do -  ha… lol 

I’ve painted my newest set of birdhouses- these ARE bird houses!  I am tempted to keep them all…  it’s quite fun creating these custom bird houses= I think I’ve already got an idea for he next set. I’ve decided to only make 8 of each - one goes to me -so if you want one in particular you better get it before it’s gone, I won’t be re creating the same pattern twice. I'll show you them next!

Animal on the psilocybin drums.. the beat goes on!  Do something that makes you feel good!  Lord knows the news is OVERWHELMING -   keep yourself creative so you don’t get feeling like it’s too much… if there’s another lockdown - do you have something to keep yu busy are you prepared?

Winter is here! What outdoor activities can you do this year?  I might train my goat to pull a toboggan - hee hee hee.  Goats like to work actually, they love to be social.  For now - I’ll walk in the woods - still  searching for Gloria the nasty girl who likes to fight! When we get him back he will go into the chicken jail until he behaves.  Maybe after his adventure he will behave nicer to his fellow feathered family.

The beat goes on…  grab your sticks! 
with THC & TLC
 

Meow! Thsi kitty was an experiment!  I found some leaves - dried a few years old! lol
So I'm playing..   These are real cannabis leaves attached to this painting. Painted just fo these leaves. It's a secret how- and I'm not sure how well they will fare,  now I'll watch to see if they deteriorate or fade.  He's a bright kitty to face hanging around.  My cat is OLD.
I wasn't going to bring the cat- I didn't...   I left he cat with Norm as he finished the last house.. I thought - it's too old it will get out & get lost or eatten by a wolf.  I even suggested he put it down, I want sure what to do. He brought the cat.

Fluffy loves it. He goes out and hangs out ont he deck all day, he LOVES it- No traffic - all the mice & birds he can catch.  Kidding... He can't catch anything anymore - but he can imagine.  I am done with felines for this reason - bird killing.   Bird won my hear like no other little bird, I'm still missing him - big time. 
So Fluffy will live until Fluffy no longer lives.  I hope I never have to put another pet down ever- now we have a bungalow - it helps them too.   No stairs - less problems. More bungalows need to be built.

Time to get out - while the gettings good.  Time to work on that Christmas Gift! I will show you - because they don't know me or even know that I am painting it ;)  Have a great day. 
EAT healthy, pat the dog and practice deep breathing! 

Below is a mushroom craft I made by using leftover cement from Norms current project.  SUPER easy & cute I think - not to mention everlasting!  Pour leftover cememnt into empy catfood, yogurt - any small round containers.   Stick in LONG, finger thick (at least) sticks for stems and leave them to dry.   48 hours later - pop them out of the plastic and paint and add sme spots! I painted mine brown but mushrooms come in just about EVERY colour in real life - so go nuts!   I think they look very cute grouped together.  A few photos below have fun.
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with THC & TLC
​Georgia 

It POURED!  All night - it was lovely, I hardly slept... instead I thought of 'who' I would paint for a Christmas  Gift this year! Done - a couple  (strangers) I've been following  instagram & who I think does incredible 'educating' for those who are ignored. 

I had fun painting Pooh & thought of another 'Covid Pooh' with Piglet but.. hmmm I'm not sure... if I will paint it or not.  So much to do - not enough hours in the day!  Norm and I are both busier than ever.  Norm said "I've never worked this hard"...   refering to his current project- lol I reminded him - YES!  BUT remember - NOW - you are working for YOURSELF.  YAY!  From what I am reading good luck finding pressure treated wood - better luck finding a reliable, knowledgable & talented contractor! So happy I have a live in contractor - who I could not afford - but thankfully, he likes my cooking.  heehee

It's rainy but I don't mind because my garden is stunning! I guess we don't get deer munching on plants due to the dogs. We are getting excited about our new family member - as I type Poppy is on my lap & Ginger behind my bum on the "tight' chair lol  We've been gate training in preparation for the pup! When we come home I get out at the gate, Norm lets the dogs out & they race up to greet me, it's good exercise... so the day I pick up Sunshine (Sunny) - Norm will let me out & when they run up to meet me - they will meet their baby sister! YAY! lol  Babies are welcome- there's never any fighting- they will know she is a baby - although she will be probably bigger than Poppy & Ginger by the time I pick her up.  I love my furry family.   Scruffy is deaf, she doesn't go far at all anymore, she is not permitted to wander the woods anymore... a pup brings new life & energy, even Scruffy will have fun, I know.

I read this yesterday & it stuck... Ponder this:  
Do you see the body or recognize the spirit?     ?       ?      ?
I want to ONLY recognize others spirit from now on.  I don't care about your body, hair, nails, skin colour- all stuff... the details are in the mind, what comes from the mouth (& hopefully heart)  & spirit. 

What can you do in 40 seconds? 
I can send an e mail, drink a cup of cool coffee, go out to the front, send a text - go to the bathroom, flip thru a magazine, do a quick doodle, there are so many things I can do in 40 seconds... how about you? 

I completely understand the anger and retaliation against the police regarding black lives & their obvious disregard for black lives & Indigenous people.  It's got to end.  I think too many police officers have been hired (in the USA in particular) without the proper training & mental testing.  I believe the USA uses their police as pawns and doesn't really even care about their lives either - just fighting machines.  
Sad - all around.  Almost Everything, I read from the USA lately is... sad.  
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I read something yesterday,  I had to read it at least 7 times before it would actually register in my mind to be a true fact.  Tomorrow.

with THC & TLC
​Georgia

Who doesn't love playing with clay!?   I have to wait until it's a 'good hands' day, so that I can work with the clay easily- this task was not too difficult.  These mushrooms also have a function- an a natural air freshner.  The air dry clay is poreous so it holds the essential oil drops I add to it.  Lemon for my office - cinnamon for the kitchen.  Only once side is fully painted and not clear coated - the other side designed to hold the oil.  It would also make a neat car air freshner.   Next I'm going to try to make an bear insence holder.  
The lemon keeps the mosquitos away I feel - and makes the house smell fresh. 

Yesterday we went to meet out new daughter! New DOG-aughter.  She is 3 weeks old and adorable if I do say so- her eyes just open and mom kept a close eye on our short visit.  We will be bringing her home next month & we can't wait!!  On Storms Birthday! Double celebration.. maybe I'll call her Stormy. hee hee  A new baby, how exciting.  
This baby will be a working dog & trained for security as well as for watching the farm family.  & thats it (lol) I've wanted  3 dogs in this lifetime - a great dane, did that 2! A Chihuahua - Poppy has been the best little 'Chi' ever.. and a German shepherd - which I had as a child for a very short time.  So - again... dreams come true. 

I'm not sure what to call my girl and yes, MY girl!  I'm already training these girls to not go past the gate & keep and eye on the chickens.  They bark when they see someone at the gate- good - as they should & Scruffy - now deaf- barks when ever she feels like it & I let her, I'm don't have to yell at her, surrounded by trees - she can bark -it makes her happy.  Sometimes they all chime in and then I tell them knock it off. lol  I can't remember being as  happy, making it difficult some days when I see others saying this has been the worst year ever- covid aside it's been the best - ever  for us.  I look forward to every day.

Time to paint! I'm so pleased with my current painting for a client - it's hard to stay our of my studio- Norm spied it and insists we make one for us too'  lol Like it's that easy.
 
Have fun if you make a clay air freshener - have fun what ever you do this hump day!

Next a goat - a float.  lol  

This view tho...  My studio is tiny and I'm constantly changing it to make is as 'fucntional' as possible.. if I ever feel cramped or frustraited  I Look up & Look out. Wow.    
Especially right now,  all the rain we've had - how glorious & green is the garden! 

Norms busy on the roof- getting ready to put in our RED fireplace - I'm very excited, and the past few mornings have been chilly - wee.  
Canada has approved Psilocybin research for 4 Canadians - cancer patients  AMEN! ABOUT time - hurry up with the red tape and help more Canadians access this medicine - proven to assist with anxiety and depression.  Here is the thing.. may ARE accessing it - NOW - illegally, because they know  the potential and to put anyone in jail for this' - is a cannabis all over again. Read: How to change your Mind, watch the countless documentaries on Psilocybin & Micro dosing, Educate yourself on the topic - KNOW - don't judge.  
Books too...  around for decades.  The time is NOW.

I attribute Psilocybin to finally helping me  DEAL with he past instead f shoving it aside..  a life of depression  which I understand NOW (completely out of my control) until older & wiser & learning how to acknowledge, embrace & accept my past is what is helping me heal. 
Like it or not- I don't care.. don't read it.  NOT just that BUT 2 really caring, helpful doctors who have always taken he time to listen and acknowledge & help..  the psilocybin were the  finally push - I needed.  Mushrooms have taught me I am LOVED.  Ha.  Go figure.

It was indeed a evening with Psilocybin when I drew  'my past' - on paper for my own eyes to see so - I could NO LONGER deny.  
Mushrooms made me step back and acknowledge:
 Hold On!
What the fuck!??
That's enough.
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You are a child of god.. created to create!
Amen.

I spent the greater part of yesterday staring at my now,  open driveway.  Wondering what makes some so fucking nasty.  Clearly, after several messages and even a couple of calls - I was made aware my neighbour has a reputation for being a bully.   Fine by me & thank you Lord..  it makes is all the more understandable for others to witness his actions yesterday as what they were - BULLSHIT. We have someone coming to survey the property, if he has infringed on his rights, he will be contacted & asked to plant new plants. If he is legally correct- so be it- lesson learned - don'tt trust this neighbour, know your rights and continue make others aware of any abuse or bulling in the future.  It's that simple.   What I won't do is stress about him- he is bringing enough karma on himself if this is his normal behaviour, & has noone to blame but himself.

I can't- yesterday was brutal again, TN wise , nausea & even my gums bled- holy if stress doesnt walk up and say 'PAY FUCKING ATTENTION!'  So I did.  
I made a psilocybin tea and went to sit in the ZEN HEN DEN with chickens and goats. There, I relaxed, sat..  prayed & was in the NOW, soon I found myself giggling at goats.
I gave them a old cushion from a lounge chair and they thought I gave them a learther sofa! They faught over it & Indica claimed it as his own. He rolled and lay on it for hours..  I didn't have my camera (in the now) but I took some photos once inside from the dining room.  Grateful for my goats helping me forget about the ass.

I also had something very funny (imo) I was staring at the driveway and asked God for help, to fogive this guy quickly! I won't live in this Eden with hatred in my heart for anyone  (why I don't read about TRUMP - try not to).. and I swear, as I thought that - I watched 5 turkeys walk up to the end of my driveway and read the sign!  I laughed out loud and got them on my ipad ( althought very grainy) to show Norm.  They turkeys on the other side of the gate stood the 3rd bar tall!  They were letting me know they are happy to have me as a new neighbour - as I am them.  I don't understand why some are so inconsiderate and nasty.. or perhaps I do.  Aren't most bullies - bullied as kids? Hmmmmm.  
I certianally did not have it easy as a child, its no excuse to be mean to others. 
I did learn a valuable lesson&  glad I was calm & wise enough to walk back & get my camera. 
Enough said.

Anyhow I have forgiven - but not forgotten.  His actions have made me & others aware of who he is.  I know who I am too.. A child of God.  I was sent several messages - overwhelmed with the positive impact we apparently  have made with several. Thank you.  
I do have friends in high places, lol...  when I say this - I  mean Jesus' (Makes me smile :))   I was reminded I really do have 'several friends' in high places,  who offered assistance, made suggestions  &  shared guidance on how to proceed further...  that's what makes me stronger.   Thank you.  It was also a moment where I was grateful for my mother & the strength I have to stand up to bullies.. I giggled- thinking-    Intimidate me?
You don't know my mama.   Everything  makes us stronger & better - if we choose to let it.

Today is a new day! I started a new Monkey - we've got gardening to do and Eden to enjoy & Goats to paint!

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

 Discovery in the coop!  
Woodchips! Weeeee - we have a woodchipper & a Pine tree fell (on the driveway)- perfect for the PEN. Reading Food for the Gods - talk of woodchips and how easily mushrooms grow in them - sure enough, Norm spied a tall mushroom (no idea of the type) in the middle of the path - gave me a giggle.  Chickens eat most anything I read, I wondered what would happen to a chicken who eats a pyscadelic.   Cockadoodle dooooo!  They see in full color so I'm sure it would be quite the trip.  They wouldn't die.  Bird did not eat everything I gave him, he was quite selective - Chickens are smarter than most give them credit & boy oh boy -are they curious,  I don't plan on feeings them psilocybin anytime soon.

We do have a cannabis plant in the pen- right on the deck of the coop & it's being ignored by goats & chickens. I wonder if this will change once buds appear- yes, it will because I'm not giving it to them! LOL   I'll be treating myself to some home grown.  Storm grew them, I'm just watering & watching the green beauties develop.

 There is nothing neater than going into the coop and finding eggs, I say finding - because they hide them- NOT in the nesting box, behind hay stacks, behing feed pails, behind trees.. we feel like a Easter egg hunt every day - we are averaging 2 a day - which is more than sufficant! We don't eat eggs daily  & the next time Storm visits he will go home with a  dozen fresh eggs! 

It's time to paint the next portrait- TOM.. the background is complete, I sit in this tiny studio with an endless view of green, birds, beasts & goats calling & I feel beyond blessed! They do, they call & look right at the dining room window when I go and talk to them, unless I go outside.  They are funny & sweet but not letting me pat them... yet.  Indica seems to like me more and has starting sitting in my chair!  Sativa has issues with Poppy & Poppy is not impressed.   lol  Goats- making us smile...  
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What else is making me smile these days- the thought of TRUMP being GONE.  
Then, we will ALL have something to TRULY celebrate in 2020!
I wish, Michelle Obama would run. 

With TLC & THC
Georgia