I lovingly refer to  (& I think he'd love this): 'Vincent VanGogh 2019'  hee hee.
I paint freestyle - by looking - to look is to get lost in Vincent Van Gogh, pure pleasure.  Some of you will think I've lost my mind - like Norm who recognized 'Starry Night but not the  Skeleton smoking  as both of Vincent's paintings.

Doing what he loved yet distracted, tired, sick, lonely, overwhelmed - sound familiar- Depression.  Apparently had his  Mental health issues  been addressed he would have been very successful & might've seen more than one painting sold. Addressed & not shunned - it can go two ways from what I understand - the 'not so nice way' is more people taking their own lives because they are taking medications that do not work - Depression is not a racist nor does it care about how much money you have.  If we keep shaming, an article I read stated people will just start to hide it better... until they show up at Sunday Mass with a grenade for  the cash basket. 

When we shame mental illness we are applying the same rules as prohibition - what a failure it has been.  If your face twitched 24/7 you would think about this stuff too. God's not playing anymore - pay attention ;)  "You are only as sick as your secrets" - a remark  I think  I heard on a Pod Cast- it must have been my favourite 'Hidden Brain',  every episode interesting.  Growing up 'My Moods'  were shamed, often...  a big secret, I get it - NOW- this is how some handle events but it's not healthy imo - the sooner we address unpleasant events & feelings  the sooner we can try to heal & move on, my mom had a terrible event happen to her at a fairly young age & was understandably depressed at the time - but now  many parent's  are both paying more attention to social media then their children.
The kids won't be pleased when they get older.
It's a fact - try to prove me wrong.

How many  generations started the same way as Vincent, myself, my mom was one of 6 kids & I never met any grandpa...  dealing with mental illness decades later, generations later.  Babies having babies, young parents having too many, too soon with obligations thrown at them pretty quickly - I've blogged when we were first married how we stole a case of baby food to get by...  By the Grace of God - it's why I was more than happy to accept donations  to food bank at Halloween. Yes, I speak from experience - marriage is difficult enough - wait to have your babies -be ready to welcome them with love.  
Instagram, face book, Selfies, Social media, socializing & recreational drugs YIKES! 
    MORE & MORE  babies are ending up  with a wire monkey mom.  & or dad.

Please, Wake the fuck up. Babies do not ask to be born - we humans are given the choice to procreate - carelessly - if we desire.  

People use to often remark when Storm was little:
"Let him cry!"  or ...     " You never put him down... "                      Amen. 
Please put down your phones & pick up your babies.
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With TLC & THC
​Georgia

 This is a tribute to Chuck jones - an artist & animator - I absolutely loved Bugs bunny growing up!  Bugs is smart - very funny, playful and often violent - but only to those who deserved it..  only after you heard:  Of course you know, this means war.
Bugs was one of the first trans dressers too! In many cartoons he puts on  womens clothing and rocks it like no other - by far one of my favourites is the Hillbilly cartoon where they promenade left..      This Bugs Bunny is chilling - Bugs style reading up on BUDS.  
Bugs Bunny is soon to be Buds Bunny  - while he is in Canada anyhow!  
Are you reading on how to grow your own cannbis? You can! It's legal - 4 plants. 

Apparently more dispensaries are opening and more ILLEGAL dispenseraries will be shut down.. good luck with that, you know... I'm caught here, I want privately owned dispensaries - we all do clearly - but this bullshit with  legal ones being fined now- is just that & I wanted to SEE some of my friends who have been doing this a while already STILL be able to continue - like CALM, Amy Anonoymous has a club.. many others - why should they stop when clearly others are not..  do a quick google search for Medical Cannabis dispensaries Ontario -  I found one place today 'Bodystream'  (*I have no idea of who they are - so forgive me if it's someone I know but - come on...)  they have 26 locations!  wtf?  
I don't recall them winning the lottery - I could be wrong.  
I don't think it's fair or right - especialy for THOSE who have played by the rules.
Welcome to the wild west of cannabis in Canada.

Friends, there are so many options for buying cannabis - online, by mail, instore, local dealers have not disappeared...  or grow your own! AMEN, the time for siliness is over- the time for celebration is here.  A friend who is a legitimate patient and follows many on facebook shared her  observation with me - some who were patients - went 'recreational', then they found out they can't smoke it everywhere,  rules apply & then they became 'medical again- Phhhhbt.  

Fakers - Please, fuck off...   (& it's bad karma) medical patients are still dealing with serious issues - It's time for Dr.s to step up in my opinion, IF you don't think your patient legitimately NEEDS cannabis- tell them to get it recreationally.  IF they OBVIOULY do use cannabis for pain, illness & to elieviate suffering - PLEASE help them & help them who need  it -$$$ - Cannabis should be covered by HEALTH CANADA - if they cover my girlfriends OPIATES - they should cover her cannabis!!!  IT is that fucking simple.  

Time will tell - I've emailed many on this topic including Justin Trudeau, furthermore all these once "haters" like BILL Blair who NOW own stakes/stocks and make $$ from cannabis  LEARN who you are purchasing from.  All in ALL - the options are here-  USE your dollars to SPEAK volumes & in a few years- only the best in product & service will survive.   My son is my grower & I can't complain-  he is talented!  If I do say so.. but many realize that now ;).

                           & B is for Benign  the loveliest B word I heard yesterday.  
I asked God for a bit of direction on something else I was pondering & the phone call came 3 seconds later! Hee hee - I love it whent that happens!  "Benign"  & then I said:
                 LET's GO! Forward!  Forward it is... Let's GO!   
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With TLC & THC
Georgia 

There is no passion in playing small...  in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. 

- Nelson Mandela -

                                  "Storms make trees take deeper roots."    
                                                      ~  Dolly Parton

A toddler has died apparently accidentally ingesting fentanyl in Kitchener  a few days ago,
my heart goes out to these parents - accidents happen, we lost a dog to an overdose years ago & it changed me, I can't even begin to tell you the times I  blamed myself - because it was my medication left on my end table, in the bottle - child resistant *not dog* cap)  
I never thought a dog would do that. Obviously.  
It was  a most difficult lesson & education on many levels.
Please do not judge this mom - but DO go right ahead and judge the fucking pharmaceutical companies that continue to GET rich while innocent people/toddlers continue to die.

It's been dangerously windy & raining this cold weekend, great for napping with my girls.
A brand new electric knife appeared on the kitchen counter yesterday. 
Go fucking figure.  

​Ginger is my first dog ( I can remember) - who likes to share my pillow all the time &
 I love every second. .. lol

With TLC & THC
G 

With times like Trump...   Lest we forget.
War - what is is good for - death, pain, suffering, loss... heart ache.
If I painted a poppy for every Canadian who died in the war(s)  I would not have enough days to paint in my lifetime.  I don't agree with war but I am thankful for all those who gave their life to defend what they believe to be the better way.  

The poor suffer most in wars, the poor lose the most in wars - their lives.. still today - men return from war  damaged due to the violence they witness and are EXECTED to preform - look at he most recent PTSD shooter in the USA - and for what?  Still  - how are soldiers rewarded?  Most are not rewarded, they return and suffer with mental memories which haunt them for life, they struggle mentally, financially, with family and many- too MANY commit suicide.  

Respect is deserved, bow your head for every parent who lost a child to a WAR.
Be silent for every child who never hears a parents voice again - because they had to go to war - what for?   Now we live in a time where many are fearful of a war- caused by a selfish titan who rants on twittter and calls people names- president- no he does NOT deserve the respect to be called president. There is currently a war already going on in the United States -of America a war against anyone who the Donkey thinks is below him - pretty much everyone on the planet.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in France for Remembrance day & I've know doubts he will bow his head in silence to show his respect for our fallen and those who have perished  ALL over the world, because he's just that kind of person - not because he is  our Prime Minister.   I am grateful to those who fought to keep Canada as it is and the fact that WE STILL carry the image of being PEACE keepers around the world!  My mom will be marching in a parade tomorrow & will be carrying a flag - thinking about all she has known and lost including my dad - if you see her  - don't wave and say HI! - lol
​I don't want her tripping or skipping a beat!  hee hee  

100 years  &  how many lives do you think in total  lost because of war?
Rest In peace & Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice - lest we forget.

with TLC & THC
Georgia

Does anyone think this is going to get "better" - let's face it.. Trump is jealous of Trudeau
look at him, it's obvious and jealous of his style - sock envy.  It's going to get worse.

Trump is no more than a bully and his insecurities are glowing around the world  & his American advisors  jump on the band wagon-  "A special place in Hell"  for Trudeau-, wow.. whats up America?  Is this the American who believes in God then? Phhhhbt.   The one that is against other things like 'Thou shall NOT kill?' But sells & owns more guns than any other  country -  when was the last school shooting - so many I can't recall.   Hmm,  I'm sure there is a special place in Hell - and it's not for Trudeau - chances are its for a racist, pussy grabbing, selfish, hate feeling, LIAR, wall building bully. 

What's happening here..  how are Canadians reacting?

Canadians are not too thrilled with this latest performance put on by your "president" Eh. 
Are we bitching about it- a little..    it's great Americans are saying #thanksCanada  trying to make up of the actions of the biggest bully on the planet. Isn't that sad  alone - the USA is represented by the most hated man who is also the biggest 'bully' amongst other things..  He's not taken seriously any longer, his lies documented daily.
He is only seen as a BIG JOKE, who is all about greed. 
It appears  he is not capable of caring for any one other than himself.
Not all of us are as diplomatic as Trudeau - please.  Enough is enough.

What are Canadians saying?  It's not what we are saying - it's what we are doing.
It's Simple  & obvious...  Hurt Trump where it hurts him the most:
Bye America...  because here right 'now'  many will only BUY Canadian.
           BUY Canadian.  

Why would any sane Canadian continue to support TRUMP & all he greeds for?

Ironically the last few purchases I've made have been from the USA, people (artists) off of instagram - because I love their work- I like them  but come on, enough is enough..  when will Americans stand up to him and say ENOUGH is ENOUGH!  
If you won't support us or yourself by standing up to this menace - we won't support you with our dollar.  Would you?
Would you support us if Trudeau said the things your "President"  & his paid cohorts spew? 

In one way I feel sad for those I have been supporting (they might not agree with what's happened) but in all reality anything I have been getting in the USA - I CAN & WILL find the same service, goods made right here Made in Canada.  Every store I enter I'm asking "what's made in Canada?"  from Dog treats to produce to our new furniture.  
NOTHING USA until you get rid of that ASS.  
Do Americans think they will come out unscathed regarding these Tariffs, will they continue to support Trumps Tantrum Tweets?  Time will tell.

We Canadians do have reputation for being nice, kind - I believe some mistake this for "Weak" I believe they will soon find out the two are not the same.  

NOW with Cannabis I see a lot of Americans venturing up here wanting to do business - yes, I guess so - a couple remind of Trump - GREED is the main goal- do some research- who will you invest your Canadian Cannabis $$$ with?  
Please consider - it might seem insignificant 'little purchases" but they are far from it.  
They add up.

​People will treat you as you let them.. Trump will treat us - as WE let him.

Hurt Trump where HE will notice it most.  
BUY Canadian.
Don't mistake our kindness for weakness...
Here's another opinion in the Toronto star.. it's not just shopping that's stopping.  ..     lwww.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2018/06/11/more-motivation-than-ever-not-to-visit-us.html

With TLC & THC
Georgia

Today another student has died at school - possibly 2...  
93... people today will die in the USA.. guess how.
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with Tlc & Thc
​G

Do you Meditate? Gaia has educate me on Yoga & much more.
I'm hooked & love it. Ivan (my cartoonist friend & mentor) introduced me to Gaia a few months back and I am grateful.  Watch a 2 hour movie or a 2 minute inspirational vid.

I don't do T.V, well - yes I do, I watch documentaries, movies, and the occasional television series like Bob's Burgers (enjoying it better than the family guy- because there is MORE love & it's cute) no cable T.V. - NO commercials!  Documentaries are my preferred TV experience until Gaia... a friend sent me this:

Gaia helps me feel good, movies, documentaries, talk shows - it's what I have on when painting, if I don't want to listen to music or paint in silence.  I watched a episode last night and felt quite a bit of relief,  it was about 'sensitive beings'  - I AM one of these over sensitive people, I over think everything and I feel' intensely...   I can 'feel people' from a distance,  I've proven it to myself & others and have had some 'freaked out' by it.  
Why are we drawn to others, some  on the other side of the world, the internet made it possible for us to click',  God brings us together -  why - I'm not always sure - each person is a lesson.  People share things (events, secrets, stories) with me, I use to think was a curse- now I realize it too is a gift.  The more you know on any subject the more power you have to see things clearly.  Still, I do not understand it all, but with clarity comes choice... some people have helped me choose - to keep my distance from them.  

Above all, I come away from watching Gaia with the quote in mind:

                    "We are all just walking each other home"   Ram Dass.   

Gaia also discusses  life, history, BC, AD and CE , Aliens (from space), do I believe in Aliens. Yes. I also feel they will try to prevent a nuclear disaster - lol (nervous laughter)- and evidence shows this to be true... speaking of which - do you have an Emergency kit ready?
Why not- give yourself a bit of peace of mind, have hope - thanks to Aliens.
 I hope. 
I have hope in each other.  If you want to be uplifted, inspired - not bombarded with violence and nasty..  I highly recommend Gaia.     www.gaia.com

It is a service you have to pay for ($ 10. a month) but I believe you can watch some for free.
I have hope, then I read about these parents in California who have tourtured their children..  it's one thing to be hurt by strangers - what can ever be done to help these children, the oldest daughter is 29,  the only  thought that is helping me deal with this - is these children will become financially secure- (movies will be made)  people will help them, at least they might get 'physical comfort' the rest of their lives, what would I like to see happen, the 'parents' will be treated just like they treated their children -  sit food in front of them and starve them.  Talk about f*cked up...   parents?   It is just a word.  
Evil is what these two are, toys in boxes- it sounds like all they ever played with the kids was mental mind games.  I can't look at them without feeling  "hate" bubbling  up inside me - so I KNOW - I must focus on something else, God will look after those 2, and other violent prisoners will help...  
As much as I try not to judge & believe in love and peace - how can you not judge these two, who cares what kind of life they had,  they  knew what they were doing was wrong.

I saw someone the other day who I know is facing sexual allegations,  I can tell you in a just few months - it is showing on his face & health he looks like he's aged 5 years at least, appears tired and  if you ask me- you can tell he's worried.  The confidence once obvious has dwindled.  I guess so.  It's almost sad to see, once considered a leader by many .. now a seen as no more than an 'old perv.'   People still smile but they think different. 
Who does he have to blame?  The women that expose him - nope.

This is not about hating men, women love men...   thank God there are many good men who won't ever hurt or treat others poorly.  This is about  men who treat women badly, men who use their positions & power to hurt others, mentally & sexually - they are sneaky, manipulative and corrupt to the core & buy their way out of problems with lawyers or hush money.

It's about time WOODY ALLEN is called out- he should have been  charged  DECADES ago, instead WE all kept him wealthy.  EVERYONE who paid to see his movies,  paid to keep that perv busy. Steven Segal? He is another many knew about for years- where are all these scumbags now?   Who cares- their careers are over.  Adios.
To ALL women who have the courage to speak up - I believe you.
These men need to be acknowledged, should PAY$$ for any damages, fired and then- ignored.  What MAJOR company want to represented by a PERVERT?  
​Especially  cutting edge companies? 

The sun the moon and the truth...  
3 things guaranteed to show themselves.

With TLC & THC
Georgia
xox
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Scruffy is the Yoga master:

I was thinking about hard workers' while working on this cartoon.. my entire life I've been surrounded by hard workers. What a blessing that has been. I was also thinking about Martin Luther King Jr.s'  speech..    dreaming of a day when all men are created equal.. should simple read:
...   when 'all' are created equal.

I've experienced, witnessed & heard many accounts  where women were getting paid less and treated worse.  It is hurting the next generation,  it has already hurt this one.
I've learned about equality - or rather I've learned about inequality. I've seen people I know work hard, found out they did not get paid what others were paid for the same job, in some cases a BETTER job.  Chances are we ALL know someone who works someplace because  a parent- gave them the job, we watch as they waste time,  are paid better than most other employees who work harder for much less...  the bosses children behave like 'Divas, came in when they wanted, left early, helped them self to product.. and others watch and built up resentment.  It's difficult to watch right?  
I've seen it many times over, no doubt I'm not alone.
We've all been there.

Not quite..  we have not all been there. We are not all there.  
Are you Black, Latino, Indian, Female? They get paid less for working harder (in many cases) simply because of the color of their skin and gender.   It' that simple.
It's that shameful.  Men & women both should care & speak up.  It is all our future.

This rule applies to men as well, men of color' get paid less- simply due to the color of their skin & in many cases work harder and are can better educated & suited for some jobs (AS are ALL women.) but white men get them.  
It appears the wealthiest are old, white men. 

Women are rarely paid  equal amounts for equal work. 
Women also deal with sexual harassment on epic levels. 

Wtf is wrong with the system?      THAT. 
Nothing will ever be right until we start with treating each other how we DESERVE to be treated, fairly.  It's not about our sex, skin color, hair, it SHOULD be only about our quality of work.

IF you're not being treated fairly - QUIT! I understand it's not that simple, many moms trying to feed their kids.  If you're not being treated fairly - get smart about it:  Document everything.  Save, note, record anyway you can if need be.
If employers are abusing you, the system - there are becoming more resources to turn to.
 I have hope.

If you are lazy and living off the system & others, that is your choice too..   
We are not placed on this planet to be parasites - we are each here to SHINE!!!

What confusing about Equal rights?  Equal pay for equal job- it's that simple.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/03/01/2017-womens-history-month/98247518/

When it comes to equal rights there is only one person to blame- the owners, bosses, CEO's head haunchos' who USE the backs of others to succeed with their greed, they let it happen, they choose to turn a blind eye, they make the rules the decisions.

Some rise to the top  walking on the back of others and care very little for 'who they have to step on to get there.  Speak up.   It effects us all.

I did watch President Obama on the David letterman show, what a  gentleman.

Made with TLC & THC
Georgia

All that matters is the time we have NOW. 

The past is done - learn & move on.
The future - who knows?
Why worry over - who knows?

We are all just walking each other home.    ` Rumi 

Breath & enjoy the moment.
BE...    mindful. 
Be compassionate
Be nice.
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With Love
​G

​Happy Nov. 1st. 2017

Yesterday, I was approached by a woman, yelling from her car window  "What's your dogs name?" When was  in a new big black car, and was traveling on the opposite side of the street in t he opposite direction I was walking - again she yells " I like your Dog! What's it's name?"   
Traffic was busy - school had just been let out- I kinda looked at her thinking 'is she for real and kept walking as I was almost at my home and here's the thing- some times- I avoid all humans- I'm just out to get some fresh air, yesterday was one of those days.  
The next thing I know - she's turned the vehicle around-  and she's almost pulled infant of my house - yelling at me "Hey, I asked whats your dog's name?! My grandson wants to see it!!"  
I was shocked and turned and said, abruptly - "I don't encourage my dog to talk to strangers."   I then was thinking - wtf was that? I felt very uncomfortable...  once in my home- I thought - the guys will never believe that- it seems I'm constantly having 'eventful walks' with strangers. - Luckily, my son was one of the vehicles she cut off - on a very busy street at a very busy time  and he could see how visibly upset I was as I walked into our home.  He came in and asked right away "Who was that woman? What was she yelling?"

Wow.
Grandma.. not only is your driving extremely dangerous, for all the other vehicles, school children and your own grandson - WHAT ARE you teaching your grandson? It's o.k. for strangers to drive around and yell at other strangers from their vehicles encouraging them to talk to strangers?   It's to the point, with or without her vest- I have an irresistible dog- because in part she is very well behaved... for me.  She loves me & others thinks she's awesome,   She is... for me.  
​Please don't do what this woman did - it was wrong on several levels.

I have work on my desk & easel in various stages, some fun others editorial...
#metoo  one is titled.
This terribly sad thing about #metoo - I honestly do not know a woman who can't say #metoo.  MeToo on many levels and it's still happening.   
What classifies as #metoo content ?   #TOOmuch

It's a beautiful day- I'm currently outside drawing in my t-shit and the girls are loving every second of it  but  I think I'll leave my walking until I get dog spray. 
I did just finish this sweet baby bear:

Be like a tree... let the dead leaves drop.

With Love 
Enjoy the sunshine!

​Georgia