Goodness in every bite. 

Do you like cookies? I DO! Good cookies, preferably homemade and gingerbread are hard to beat, I was given these cookies for Christmas- overtime I look at the now empty box I salivate. I want you to know about them too.. they are in Aurora & called: Cookie it up!
​My next visit - I'm getting a couple of boxes. 

What  helps you feel good? Comfort food? What would it be?  Anything made by someone else?  lol    That's usually what I prefer.  Well, I have a head cold just starting  and it's got me feeling  tired & grumpy this morning- but still in the mood for home made butter tarts.

Homemade carrot cake, Canadian Butter tarts (with pecans), mashed potatoes & gravy... frig- I'm getting hungry. I have an increased appetite these days, which is good as I feel I'm putting on a bit of weight ;D yeeeeeee!  - lol who knew I'd be happy about this but I am. I attribute  my appetite increase to Cannabis & mushrooms - both give me the munchies" I'm learning 'not to ignore' the munchies, there are always healthy snacks to grab - better than the other options  - so if not feeling well, you still eat right. 
Scalloped potatoes, spinach salad? Chicken canelloni!? It's chilly again, can you tell I'm cold
with a small touch of cabin fever?  I'm making a few recipes I found from this old fatguy (a Canadian) - just looking at his recipes has me drooling! This old boy knows what he is doing, I can smell - I mean tell! lol   He is on Instagram too.
If you want to try some Canadian cooking.. check out this old fat guy.
Since discovering him - I've already made the butter tarts 3 times! - each time they last no more than 2 days. It's that shot of rum!  Today - it's my only creating I plan on doing outside of my office because no matter how sick I feel- there is always room for butter tarts!  Homemade healthier options (no corn syrup). I used the bought shells for this batch- but home made pie crust  is better- that's the next batch.

Another cute card idea next- why not- because you can make them anytime - not just for valentines.   & a Gift to make for every bong lover you know. 
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Baked with TLC.. butter tarts by me! 
Georgia

Who's a Georgia Peach? Me!
I Am a Georgia Peach.
"Really like your peaches wanna shake your tree... " songs of yesterday, when i would walk down the high school halls, I would be serenaded -'catcalled' by older guys when I was in grade 10- sexual harassment,  it was quite embarrassing at the time.

Georgia (the state) appears to be getting close to cannabis legalization, I hope.
Well as long as it is Medical', recreational cannabis  is still struggling in the USA with Jeff Sessions at the helm,  hopefully not for much longer.  People are starting class action lawsuits, good.   Being fond of Georgia (I've been there- and hope to return soon for  visit!)
I decided it was time for a little peach, cannpeach that is! I need to go to get some stuff with my name on it- or I could just paint.

Peach medicated cobbler anyone?  
This Georgia is currently cold in Canada -16 again today - but they are calling for 6 on the weekend- Whoop, Whoop!! Heat wave! My comfort food cabin fever has kicked in.. I found on line - this old fat guy- the other night. At 2:00a.m. this old fat guy had me drooling! Hahaha  -sounds kinda kinky. He is Canadian and let me tell you - he can COOK!  Just glancing at his www  had me wanting to get down to the kitchen to BAKE. & I'm not fond of the kitchen..  well to use it anyhow.
https://oldfatguy.ca/?page_id=4   the old fat guy CHECK him out...
Yesterday, I decided to try his butter tarts - with rum & NO corn syrup ? 
https://oldfatguy.ca/?p=5457#more-5457  < butter tarts!!  
If he was here I'd HUG that old fat guy! lol   Oh MY GOSH- they lasted one night.
I am making more today. He has me beat- they are easier & better butter tarts than mine! 
Christine- do you hear this? lol  
Do - You want to try some 'Canadian Comfort' food- this is the guy! 

Back to painting & butter tarts -  OH! ** I do add a cup of chopped pecans to mine.
What are butter tarts without pecans? BTW the recipe would deb very easy to 'medicate' 
for any who are interested, I think I'll keep them  just butter tarts.
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Made with TLC & THC 
Georgia 
xox
& theoldfatguy

There are a few  recipes I can make  from heart.. not many  but my favourite meals, usually  nothing too fancy more - comfort food.  We all know how to make a few things and Tis the season to be baking- throw a few simple ingredients together and you'll have cookie in no time & there are several interesting vegan cookie recipes on PIN I'm noticing.  I'm tempted to try.. as I enjoy a delicious gingerbread cookie  from   'Cookie it Up ' a local - Aurora, cookie company - they are delicious. 

There are dangers that come with every holiday but ever prevalent at Christmas -
Impaired Driving is at the top of the list.  How many have said "I know my limit" or I'm o.k. to drive when others can clearly see you are not.  It is common, it happens.  
It's not worth the 'chance" .. even if you are careful  unfortunately the odds of impaired drivers are greater during the Holiday season.  Cheers.  ANYthing that impaired you when you operate a vehicle is not wise. IF you are not use to the effects of *cannabis I don't recommend it- please, make no mistake - I don't recommend driving with any distractions and the worst one is the PHONE.  There are many.. food ( multi tasking), passengers, surroundings - it's endless. I am aware there are others who do use cannabis as the medicine and will have it in their systems - especially people who suffer with chronic pain and would be if not using cannabis a prescribed Opiate for pain- how will they justify one and not the other? If I sit of too long I feel pain. I must medicate on long drives- just as I would be with pills if not using cannabis.  These laws have to be justifiable.

Please do not be impaired when driving at any time if you can help it..  There are already extra distractions like SNOW *** and Holiday decorations, Christmas trees and people dressed like elves walking their reindeer dogs.  
This sentiment carries well into the new year. Are you excited? 
 
A new year is always interesting.
I hope everyone has a safe & happy holiday -we've have had a great past week..
We've socialize more in a week than I do most months! lol  I've put on some weight I think!  ;) The snow is here... it's almost Christmas day!   I'll resume with other thoughts after a couple of days off - painting. I think I'll paint Jesus for Christmas. ;)
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Seasons Greetings!!

On my mind...    a lot.

First - Todd Stimson is FREE!!! Home at last. We spoke on the phone - after a hello - followed by laughter- LOTS from the both of us! My gosh it was good to hear that southern drawl! I was laughing and crying for the first few moments, I could not speak.  Todd too.. he has to adjust- being free at last has him a flutter!  Kerry & Ariel  are thrilled to have their main man home again.  ALL for growing plants - HE PAID TAX stamps for- NEVER forget that! PLEASE  The town & police knew what Todd was doing and were more than O.K. with it for YEARS. Criminals. Yet - he  did their time.  I wish he could sue them, when it become legal in his state. We know it's on the way.  I know Todd is only more determined and better educated on the topic, his parents sent him all kinds of books while he was in jail.  HE is HOME, that is all I want to focus on!   It broke my heart a little when he went into jail and I think as our hearts break over the years  it gets harder to repair.  Bitterness can creep in - because we have witnessed 'unfair' situations countless times in what seems like an Unfair world run by liars and tyrants - No?  'Trump the Tyrant'... making American Hate Again. 

Mothers Day Cartoon - time-lapse.. so neat - takes MUCH longer in real life I can assure you lol at least 2 cold coffees later! It's for moms, daughters, wives - all women! Do you think about the women in your life or are they just fixtures?
A woman brought you into the world & gave you life.
With the assistance of God (of course)   :)

Women keep the world sane.. We have babies for a brighter future- men have them it seems to fight their wars. OLD men who stay home & send young men- with lives and futures ahead of them- to DIE in a war we can not win. NO ONE WINS!
Who does not understand that? I'm no fan of Kim' another tyrant- BUT- to possibly see hundreds of thousands of people possibly MURDERED  is  very UNFAIR, inhumane, cruel and incomprehensible in a world as 'advanced as ours'.  Frig, I hope Aliens aren't watching us - what a pathetic, intelligent bunch we must appear at times.

Dorothy... is going to the fair! YEEE! More on Dorothy tomorrow!  She took me - forever..  well - she took me a good three days of painting anyhow. lol  A great deal of processing also went into Dorothy.   Painting is my daily therapy, sorting out tyrants from terrific specimens can be a daunting task. 

Broadway bear.. He is making his debut, as I tell my story of bear, I thought I'd give them 'introductions'.  The very first time she saw him- way up there, glistening in the moonlight... from the moment  he made her SMILE.  A Book of Bear page - adventure has been added (see in links above) - but it's going to take me a bit to organize- I had no idea I have so many BEAR! lol 

Cannabis in Canada... I don't get it- yes, I do GREED. 
Demand every Canadian have the Right to Open a small business in this country (with some rules- I agree)  Demand we continue to have CHOICE.  Demand to know who is being your big business.  Just plant and grow your own 4  learn to do your best an enjoy it!
It''s quite satisfying to grow your own bud and smoke it. lol   I know.

Focus on Women's issues. Did you know:
Approximately every 6 days in Canada a woman is killed.   
If you're aboriginal woman, my prayers are with you.
More NOT funny cartoons soon - oh and a few funny too. ;)

& lastly I was distracted last night by a dandylion- after getting my mail yesterday and seeing so many! YEEEEE!! The first 'flower ' of spring - PLEASE remember this for the BEEs! THEY NEED THEM. 
Don't pluck or pull just yet!  & if your neighbour has a lawn full - and you don't because you sprayed - Thank YOUR neighbour for saving the planet.  I have lots - lol!
They provide FREE fresh greens daily for BIRD! & us- you can make wine, tea, so much medicinal value!! Dandelion recipes! < click here!

So what shall we focus on Plants or People?
On my mind..  back to painting.

with love
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