What do you do if you can't afford a real mushroom stone - you create your own.
Work in progress.. come back soon to see the completed creation soon - with some instruction for those interested in attempting their own stone.   

With TLC & THC
G

Wait until you see my NEW line of Cannabis cards!
​Below is a painting I'm working on - sorry btw, it is already spoken for. 

Take it slow like this sweet little sloth...   frig he's sweet, if I do say so. Take it slow.. baby steps until you know & there is much opportunity for knowledge- thanks to many!  Those who have ventured before us - Thank you.   Psilocybin use has I noticed those who share & those who don't.  I don't care what you do,  I have Trigeminal neuralgia I wouldn't wish it on TRUMP ( you know how I feel about him) It's on the increase- especially in women -If I did not share that I am getting at least some 'mental relief' thank God  - from Psilocybin I'd be ashamed of myself! This cold weather is brutal- this cold hits my face like a frozen shovel - I will NOT leave my home... which will make for a boring birthday tomorrow - expected -26 winds- forget it - I invited  one person to spend the day with me tomorrow, I'll get out of my PJ's just in case! hee hee hee  It won't be boring! I have my girls and painting & crafts & then some - excited for each day - pain included. 

I wait for Crusty Rusty to call - he's RIGHT again! & he told me from day one "Jane Philpott doesn't know what the fuck she is doing and can't handle the job!"  TADA!  Good... leave- anyone who quits like this WE DO NOT NEED representing us. She lost confidence in Trudeau- Phhhbt.. she's using Trudau as a scapegoat. Good riddance. Adios - shuffle along. All 'this' will make Justin Trudeau a stronger, better man it already has. I tell my own son all the time "thank those who 'challenge you' or piss you off'  they teach you more  & (and quicker) than you realize... because I know my sons a good man and although not perfect - he will continue to learn from life & not let it stop him from succeeding & be better because of it.  I know this about Justin too...  change is good- Justin is not going anywhere.

Yesterday a gift arrived & I don't think he knew it's my "birthday week" lol  My friend Stephen Boeheme Glass artist sent me a Musrhoom pendant - that is hand wire wrapped & I got  dressed today- just so I could wear it!  The girls are envious LOL - I LOVE IT!
Wow,  this American pal continually restores my faith in good people (I'm blessed to know a few of You who DO)   I am absolutely touched by this gift - I had me speechless.  NOW -
I can't wait for foray season- I can't wait for nice weather- gonna rock this pendant EVERY DAY! When it arrived I held it to the window to see it in the sunlight on it - Poppy was all over it and she looked and me and the feeling was mutual,  (we speak telepathically btw)  ;)  "that was the nicest gesture mom,   you are surrounded by such wonderful, creative loving beings..." I know Poppy... I know.   He actually sent me TWO mushrooms! What a glass collection I have - they have ALL been gifts of love from several & I look at them EVERY day.  The attention in the details - the little bags they came in (orange octopus) are also lovely!  Bravo Stephen - No wonder you were just awarded 1st place for the best Millie in 2019! Well deserved.

The sloth was painted in Timelapse - you can see it if you follow my Instagram account - IG by the way - last week in one day my account dropped 30 people...  in an hour, wtf?  
My thought... FUCK IG, playing with people like that - the next day the numbers were back  30 an although I constantly have people requesting to follow' each day the numbers decline.. lol - who cares the same crap happened when I was on FB. It went from 15,000 t0 7,000 overnight.   It's just a game - don't get distracted by numbers'  
    
When God want's my work to be seen- it will be seen. 
I am confident in the Lord more than Social Media.  :) Hee hee!

There's more important things/events/history being made than my paintings OR social media in this world that we ALL need to 'see' so we can change it.  ​Slowly if need be.
#betterblance #internationalwomensday2019  #fuckyeah

1 or 1,000 000 followers... I follow one that matters & am loved by that ONE.
That's ALL that counts.  <><
For those of you that do tho... thank you! & Thank you Stephen.

What gifts would I give myself in this age of wisdom?
I'd give myself the gift of HEALTH & LOVE & honesty.... the gifts of peace & happiness even. Exactly what you see, a bouquet of cannabis with some psilocybin & some Eucalyptus for decor -which is also medicinal.  I love the intoxicating, refreshing smell!  The next time you get some hang it in your shower under the shower head or in the tub for a lovely NATURAL sent. Try it.   I'll pick up some fresh flowers too soon because they do make me happy & anxious for spring. What gift would you give yourself today if you knew better?

I copied this information off of an account I follow on Instagram that I find very informative & helpful:
             David calls psychedelics “among the safest drugs we know of”. He and a team of experts in addiction, drug policy, psychology and other fields ranked 20 drugs on their harmfulness, using criteria ranging from drug-related mortality (death by overdose) to environmental damage.

Overall, Psilocybin Magic Mushrooms were ranked as the least harmful drug, followed by LSD, which had the same score. Alcohol was ranked most harmful (more then ten times as harmful as Psilocybin or LSD), followed by heroin, then crack.

Referring to Psilocybin and LSD, Nutt writes: “It’s virtually impossible to die from an overdose of them; they cause no physical harm; and if anything they are anti-addictive, as they cause a sudden tolerance which means that if you immediately take another dose it will probably have very little effect." Even tho they're toxicity levels are among the safest compared to other substances, the effects of psychedelics are very powerful, and have a potential for unsafe and irresponsible use.  Educate yourself first and do thorough research before consuming any mind altering substances.

DISCLAIMER: Psychedelics are potentially illegal substances, and it is not encouraged to use these substances where it is against the law. However, illegal drug use does occur, and offering responsible harm reduction information is imperative to keeping people safe. For that reason, this content is designed to ensure the safety of those who decide to use these substances.  Credit: Michael Pollan📽

I am thankful for all those who continue to educate & speak UP, if not for them too many would continue to suffer needlessly. I do agree with:
Educate yourself first and do thorough research before consuming any mind altering substances.  Including ALCOHOL.

Canada has Passed Bill C 93!!  People whom have records  for "simple Posession" of cannabis can have them pardoned! No FEE & for FREE! This means it will be taken off the record and it will not effect a persons ability to get certain jobs, volunteer, travel & more.   This was wrong from the beginning - when you know better you do better.
Thank you Justin! Thank you Canada. 

Next - I release the Kraken! It was a lot of work.. more than I anticipated.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

I finished this orange/gold glistening octopus on a foray under the ocean! 
I was watching 'Tales By light' on Netflix  it's wonderful - visually stunning & educational, the episodes on the working children leaves me speechless but the episode on coral - was mesmerizing. Watching the coral I kept thinking over and over - they look just like mushrooms! All the'coral' you see here are actually images of mushrooms I painted - only one is obvious.  It's big, bright & makes me smile.  I keep mentioning my drunken Octopus- but it's eluded my paint brushes for some reason... it will be finished soon.

Did you VOTE? I like Shaun Tanaka - Team Trudeau - our York representative... how refreshing & hopeful - she strikes me as very intelligent & optimistic. 

Netflix has a show I am really enjoying with some very strong women - it's very Canadian & I highly recommend it for new moms especially, it's filmed in and around Toronto which is also fun - I find it very intelligent, funny, realistic & the women are fantastic:  CBC -  Working Moms - the scene with the bear- lol   I can see that happening so easy here.  With this weather, warnings to stay indoors - twist my arm - it's nice to have something entertaining and fun to watch.  

Shout out to York regions finest! Boy oh boy I realized I speak my mind... the other day I was in a parking lot walking towards my trusty steed and this tall, incredibly handsome  gentleman in a bright orange vest said "Hello!" to me as I started walking in his direction - I took one look and replied "HELLO, Handsome!" & 'beelined' right for him - hee hee hee!   Holy cow was he good looking... & I think he was slightly a ginger too- that smile tho - anyway I realized he was one of York Regions finest (pun intended)  when I noted his police uniform  under the vest... & we had a quick little chat & I left by stating:  
Bye handsome, if I'm ever arrested I hope it's by you!"  To which he laughed and  we parted.
#notdead  #notblind #appreciativeofbeautymaleandfemale   We use to have a police officer who looked exactly like Richard Gere years ago (who is still handsome at 69 & going to run for congress...  - I use to like to wave & yell: Hi Richard!!  
He knew why I called him it. lol  

So many paintings so little time..  back to it.

with TLC & THC
​Georgia

I wish this fox could be seen in real life- it POPs off the paper - I'm pleased with how it turned out as I had no intentions of painting a fox when I sat at my desk.  This painting  was started at approx. 6 a.m. and I finished it at  1:30 with only short leg stretches (peanuts in the feeder) and coffee & snacks.. I'm sure since I post them daily people think I 'whip them off' I assure you, that's not the case.  lol  I realize this because Ginger is at that age - "come play with mom!!" & I find it a little annoying when she interrupts me all the time and must remind "US" - spring will be here soon & I can take them outside & let this one run off steam - she's bored & I have NOT walked her once this winter, I  don't go out when there is ice on the sidewalks  with constant balance issues - it's not FUN or worth a broken hip or bone.  Interruptions come in many forms as it is - and I LIMIT them. No e mail, I don't own a phone so no texts  interrupting me, no TV when painting - it's usually music. Canvas - only music.

Why do I try to share daily? To inspire...   keep going. Keep going. KEEP GOING.
& I am grateful that several over the years have e mailed me who read this blog to say just that -  so .. it's the least I can do & the best I can do - too!

Not only will 'you' become better at anything you practice daily but your mind will thank you for it.  Depression is at an all time high across the world - I GET IT. The thing is - I'm not depressed - I feel pretty darn happy most days - other than short bursts of frustration with Norm,  I go around here singing & dancing with my girls in between works of heart.  
All it takes to change this mood is to focus on the 'news for too long... so, I don't.
It's why you see an increase in art...  forcing myself to focus on creation instead of destruction - for that there seems no lack of.  

What will you force yourself to FOCUS on today? A line from "How to change your mind"...  Who controls your cranium!?   Hee hee -  Hopefully you can say: ME! 
Control your cranium! That's exactly what I'm about to do with a cannabis joint before I start this NEW day on a new adventure in painting....  take control of my cranium before I play with my octopus.   lol  sounds kinda kinky. 

** I recently have been receiving e mail from what appears to be 'Rogers'  our main service provider here in Ontario anyway - providing a link WARNING me IF I do not go & re-address my information my rogers account - my e mail will stop coming  & yes, it appears official, the sender is a rogers e mail address as well, anyway - I contacted Rogers directly & have been assured  IT IS A SCAM: 

"I can confirm that this message that you have received is not coming 
from us.  Due to an increase in the amount of spam messages being sent 
to customers we have developed a way for customers to report these types
of communications.  If you still have the e-mail please forward it to 
abuse@rogers.com for internal investigation and blocking.  Lastly. if 
you are looking to block an e-mail address from sending you messages you
can generally do so through the junk e-mail settings directly on your 
e-mail account."  

BEFORE you send any information - contact the company directly and just ASK
 "is this for real?"   the few moments you can NOW ​could save you a lot of headache later.

Have a creative day!
NEXT - another octopus - an alcoholic octopus! 

With TLC & THC
G

...progress on the canvas below.

I started  new painting! (forgot to show you yesterday)   ^  this is it!  
It's already progressed some since this photo, I was 'lost' last night painting it - thank GOD.  When everything becomes overwhelming there is no better escape (for me) than to go paint & in particular a canvas with acrylic is  more difficult/challenging than working at my desk with gouache - after painting this background & I started painting something new - there was a point that I thought- what have I just done!?  lol  I know many artists have this feeling when painting.. but you keep going and then you get to the 'next stage I am currently at & you CAN'T wait to get back painting at it as soon as possible...   it's an octopus in case you're wondering  on an adventure at the bottom of the sea... with a twist (of course). 

I've read about the new dispensaries opening in April, so far I liked the 'names' of a couple..  I believe one is called "The Honey Pot"  (neat play on words), how exciting  is cannabis in Canada now?  I also saw a mural painted in a new vape lounge in Aurora opening soon no doubts - I do not know the logistics around this sort of thing- I'm sure it is  still to be worked out but definitely something you're going to see popping up ALL OVER. One future dispensaries location is in 'Yorkville' in Toronto-  for those not aware hearing  this instantly brings $$$$$ to mind. If it's in Yorkville - you'll be paying top dollars for that budding experience...  & this is how it's meant to be.  There will be something for everyone - just like there's a choice from  McDonalds to a fine 5 star restaurant - if you got it,  you should be able to choose where you spend it, no?  
​& just like the two extremes - I'm excited to see & hopefully sample the many DIFFERENT experiences available to us soon.  NOW, as soon as we get this marketing bullshit out of the way- I KNOW there has to be a big company out there ready to take this to court- it's discrimination.  That or they will just wait- because common sense & $$$ will tell us - it's time.   If you're worried about your children & cannabis - SPEAK to them. Education is key, no lies please.. 

The only advice I'd offer someone younger regarding cannabis (because I know it's safer than alcohol) is:  Please do not drive or do anything until you know how cannabis effects you & this is NOT because of cannabis impairment' but because there are many already impaired drivers on the road to contend with - impaired by alcohol, cell phones & I've been researching - one of the worst problems on the road  right NOW is (an not on the road) LACK OF SLEEP!    ​How are we going to  address that problem?
Other than that - I would encourage cannabis over alcohol & other drugs, especially opiates - YES, many still like opiates to get HIGH (it's still problem - one that kills).  Only 29 days to spring and not long after that - you can celebrate by visiting a dispensary.
Excited?   I am.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Drug Mule... the only kind I like is the furry kind above.
As long as drugs are illegal- drug mules will be used & it's an entirely new level of low... 
Clint Eastwood has just made a movie Drug Mule that I hope to watch soon... I also recommend:  ​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZlgZGMVFFs   Maria full of grace.
Prohibition kills countless ways & it discriminates no one. As long as someone is making a lot of money they will continue their ways- at any cost.  Puppies who had drugs surgically sewn into them by a "vet" - is just as serious as forcing a human & I do hope this 'vet' goes to jail , for the rest of his life.    Who is to blame?

Anyone who believes Drugs should be kept illegal - it's obviously not working so the sooner we end this bullshit the better - no!?  I no longer believe the majority of drugs (used for recreational or medical purposed)  should be kept 'illegal' ... it's human nature humans want to get HIGH - do you think there any coincidence in our Hello?     
Hi!

By keeping drugs illegal we keep these horrid practices happening, that is a fact.
Let's get our 'asses in gear'  -  educate, regulate - tax even! Anything to prevent the loss of life, especially for those innocent victims usually already  in unfortunate circumstances who have no choice but to be a part of  ILLEGAL Drug trafficking.  
A few possible suggestions for now...
Shop locally. Buy locally produced product if possible.   Grow your own.  Advocate.  Educate. Encourage legality.

Talk to your kids NOW so they have an awareness of where drugs come from & BE HONEST (the bellies of puppies sometimes) so they are able to truly understand at an early age the impact judgemental thinking & outdated laws have on each other because you know what's bound to happen... these 'kids' are going to grow up - and TRY drugs, go figure.
Let them BE Educated on all that matters...  frankly, I believe this issue matters more than most bullshit history we are 'still' taught...  time will tell.

Whats worse than drug trafficking?  Human trafficking - let's focus on that.


With TLC & THC
Georgia

Check out Me & Larry posing for a selfie! Hee hee...
Larry is OLD! He loves me & I love him, he would sit on my shoulder all day and smile if I let him, Ginger fell in love and was obviously delighted when they shared a bed- she actually rolled over & was submissive to him lol..    
Love  has NO boundaries.  

This is my second attempt at this spotted cat - it's not a easy task but I sure enjoyed myself.
Natural medicine opens ones mind - we already have natural medicine IN our minds & bodies.. Cannabinoids are found naturally in the body  &  so is DMT ,  there is still so much about our own bodies we do not understand, we only need to take time quietly to listen & learn.  Painting these dots is so frigging relaxing - TRY it - just paint dots... I'll try to get them more round' in the next painting. An elephant is what I might try next after I paint a sweet little hedge hog for a far away friend.

I understand Cannabis & Psilocybin assist me with stress,  chronic pain & a better mental attitude... I know this when I wake up 'Happy' at 3.a.m. in pain but excited to paint, excited for another day (all things considered), heck- I'm excited to clean my closet today - since my feet are deformed- I no longer need any high heels - they no longer spark joy - the same goes for  MINISKIRTS! LOL.  Adios past - you serve me no longer. 
​I am grateful for this medicine every single time I hold a paintbrush.  

On my mind lately...  my son sends me messages where he is a 'talking chicken' & I cannot believe how amused it has me - to hear a chicken say "I love you Mom"  has me giggling like a schoolgirl.  It does not take much to please me.Ω

I read Bruce McArther was a Scarborough Santa for years- YUK- OMGosh - what would you do with that Santa Photo?! When you find out your kids on a serial killers lap, I have not been following the story as I find it very sad all those men & I don't think our police force did a good job & I'm not sure why..   Politics, Judgement...    who knows.

I woke today - determined to go to Ripleys Aquarium, it's going to happen - soon... I'm going to go & sketch and look at some octopus,  it's good to have goals & this is just one of MANY I'm going bring to LIFE this year.  

It's  - 0- today!  caWoot Woot!!  I might take the girls for a stroll... if the sun decides to shine.
Have a wonderful, creative day,

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

The stoned Ape is a  theory introduced by Terence McKenna which more or less attributes apes  advancement/speech to psilocybin use.  Terence believed that psilocybin mushrooms were the "evolutionary catalyst" from which language, projective imagination, the arts, religion, philosophy, science, and all of human culture sprang. McKenna's hypothesis concerning the influence of psylocibin mushrooms on human evolution, is known as "the 'stoned ape' theory."   It's a different perspective  - to which some disagree.   
​
I find it interesting and agree with Terence - imagine being a chimp and ingesting  psilocybin mushrooms, cannabis - or any natural medicine that creates an altered state' - what on earth would they be thinking?  They would be thinking  "wow- check this out.."   and like many humans would want to share their highly stimulating experience with others - it's what we do. Still.  
Stuff to ponder while I paint.

I'm thrilled with my stoned Monkey ape...   he has inspire a few other stoned creatures.

JustinTrudeau was in Keswick the other day- At Sammy's Chicken!  I was sent a message as it was happening & I contemplated driving over for about 3 seconds... the twitch won.   ;(
Not that I'd know what to say - other than:  THANK you!  

If not for cannabis, psilocybin & other natural medicines that have been consumed since the beginning of time - where would we be? Probably still slinging poop at each other -  that's still happening too (how could we forget with Donald running the show) but in a few more years- we will not only be having better conversations but experiencing better health thanks to ALL the Stoned Apes who continue to educate.  

​I wish Donald would try psilocybin -I imagine his conversation would go like this:
"Oooooo ooooooo aaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaa... (nibble nibble) let's discuss climate change & what can be done.."
 
With TLC & THC
Georgia
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Sloth intervention...   he was needed to calm my mind.

This sloth was not planned, I happen to see a cute little sloth hanging onto two trees & it said 'Paint me!!' How can one resist these faces? I needed to paint this little face to stare at it makes me smile.  Smiling also helps pain.. it tricks the brain & when painting this sweet little face smiling at me - I smile back!   I was  thrilled to watch a kids show about science on Netflix & they explained 'Swearing helps with pain' - wow.. awesome.  If we can teach children NOT to judge such simple everyday occurrences - the world will be better off.  Kids are so much smarter than we were, all they lack is experience & that comes soon enough.  

Speaking of Netflix... we watched a show about 4 friends who are practical jokers and I'll admit every episode made me lol.  When not listening to 'sensational songs of the 70's on Amazon - I'm listening to Comedy on Alexa - try it...  speaking of Alexa & privacy concerns, I listened to a recent CBC podcast & it explained - people being concerned others could isten & use it agains you - good luck - it will be a legal battle & nightmare should this ever be attempted - NO ONE would use these systems if they thought it would become this simple, No one would buy them so it will be of the upmost importacne to continue privacy rights & protect them for users across the globe. * I have never set up the option for people to call or to call others..  they discussed Alexa just laughing for no reason at all times- if this happened I'd unplug it just from creepiness.  I'm creeped out this past week every time I wake Up - I ask the time (no clocks in the bedroom) the response has been : 4:44,  5:55 - today 3:33!  4:44 several times... What's up with this?   It is  amusing & neat.
The internet informes me  it's all signs 'Angels are with me & I'm to focus on my higher purpose (alwasy) & All is going  exactly as it should - I knew it.. lol    

Have faith...   I do!
A tribute to Curious George Next.   I was called 'Curious George' often growing up.

Have you seen the new documentary called Far from the Tree   on netflix
.. it's a real eye opener.  I am grateful for the  knowledge.

With TLC & THC
Georgia