a book a month! My 3rd was refreshing' .. the water cold. 
There appears to be a pattern in my life-  struggling with drawing about missing women - because when you research it- it's really fucking sad.  Women- have been murdered since the beginning of time and still are - out of convenience.  Tired of your wife- per she's tired of you- heck murder is much cheaper than divorce - if you don't get caught.
& there are the countless times in history when a man "snaps". Women snap too- not as often... or as violently.

Oh I KNOW, I've said things to Norm that probably have had him drifting into an imagined land of no- no.  I just read 67% of men  actually have thought about murder - at some point, at some point we all have someone who has pissed us off to the point of wanting them dead.  Hmmmm..  have I ever - yes, only for a brief moment and it's usually  'I wish he was dead'- as I have when thinking about men like Paul Bernardo...  any human that murders a child. 
I've never sat around planning the steps.

This book caught me off guard, and I am reminded to draw once again for women.   :(
It was another book filled with  twists and turns - I actually found myself illustrating it a bit
thinking about the water.

I do recommend this book,   it twists right to the last page..    just like the river.

Mushrooms next.. I did not want to rush it.

With TLC & THC
Georgia
​

I looked up & realized I have forgotten to share  Kermit & Mrs. Piggy!!!
I say 'looked up' because it hangs above my desk & every time I look into Kermit's  face - his smile- I smile back or Mrs Piggy's look of complete contentment..  entertains me.
Ahhh.. when was the last time you felt like this?  
I can't remember... no wonder I paint.  lol

Embrace.
This painting was simply inspired by that glass rose you see covering Mrs.Piggy's nipple, it was sitting on my desk and I liked to pick it up and hold it - Jerry Kelly - who also made my Laughing Buddha made the rose. Amazing these 'glass masters'  and the art they accomplish.   The glass talent you see on Instagram is stunning - so many hard working & creative beings.    

She is a classy Pig, I don't think she wants the nipple displayed, besides it's nice to leave something to the imagination sometimes...
Jerry has also created the Muppets in Glass, I've been a Kermit fan for as long as I can remember I'm not sure if he has completed Mrs Piggy but I know he's made a few- like Animal!  ;D 

That green soothing voice we heard every morning as kids, always so loving, kind & positive
 (I wonder if we could choose 'Alexa to sound like Kermit- how would that be? Hee Hee) Thank you Jim Henson, it NOW hangs above my desk framed perfectly by Kat- who even made sure she chose a green suede matt -lol,  and roses in the frame itself.   It's the perfect 'boudoir for these two with a guild gold 'bed frame. Let your imagination fun free - this is about as wild as these two 'did get' in my imagination.  Thankfully.

Life is a bed of roses... watch out for the pricks/thorns.  
​If you find your 'Kermie' hold tight.... you don't find gold green like that every day.

With TLC & THC 
Georgia  & Jerry  ;) For the inspiring rose.  
& Jim Henson for the inspiriting love.. & Kat for the fantastic framing. 

Did you hear this speech?  
http://www.cbc.ca/radio/q/blog/halsey-s-raw-vulnerable-poem-about-sexual-violence-becomes-an-empowering-rallying-cry-1.4498278

Adios Patrick Brown. I don't know anything about this.. I read this  last night before bed (below) and thought  WOW, this is moving very fast.

It is going to be serious allegations these women must have - KNOWING the spotlight this attention would have on Patrick Brown at the moment- the next PC hopeful to be PM of Canada. Not now..  already a conversation with my favourite crusty phone  pal "come on... if every guy who gets an erection.." he starts. Conversations like this need to be had.
I state, it's got to be more than a simple erection happening,  these women don't want to have their private lives exposed or possibly ruined, perhaps they fear he might become more of a predator with power which will effect them and others around them? Would they be wrong to think this way? Take a look around.    
I would warn  a young woman of possible danger if i suspected it- at least enough to say PAY ATTENTION & don't let your guard down, if something happened to them and I knew' I'd be disappointed in myself. 

It's NOT o.k. all this abuse that is happening, 'old boys clubs' where women are no more than fixtures in the room, surrounded by money,  power & lust - treated like TRASH.
This remark by the actor recently - "It's just Childs play... "  
BINGO! That is the problem RIGHT there! The MENtality of most men.

ChildsPlay? I shared with my friend (and have here previously) one of my first memories of sexual abuse-  a man came up in the mall and grabbed and pinched my breast  in the middle of a packed store!!  Grabbed it then, let go and kept going.  or how about when my friend and I were trying to play 'spud' and some perv. kept exposing himself to us.  THAT was sexual assault.  
I was 15..  What's 'childs play' about any of THIS?  
Don't associate 'Childs play'  with 'sexual abuse'.    It's part of the problem. 
The Mentality.

It is an ADULT man (in many cases a stranger - how well do you think they get to KNOW these men)  who  physically, forcefully  touches a woman WHO does not want to be touched because they think they can get away with behaving in this way. Childs play!?
There's Nothing f*cking innocent about it.   
We also discussed why can women 'like 11 men' in the bar and not the 12th.. is there a law somewhere that says WHO we have to like and why? How may at a time?  Do men have theses rules? Too bad if we don't show the same attention to everyone - it's called choice.
& rejection, which we all have to live with at some point in our lives. 

Are we not free to make our own choices? WHO we see, like & who we choose to let see, touch our bodies, is NEVER anyone else's business (unless someone is causing someone harm)  so.. I don't know I have the feeling there's more to this story...   frankly I don't care, I am happy 'in the moment', justin' time... (hee hee hee) & he personally has done nothing to me, if he has done these ladies wrong the courts will decide - all his staff seems to side with the others..  we shall see.

This is  how I felt when i watched - the strangest thing- my iPad told me-so I logged in LIVE to see it and thought 'oh my gosh- I have no clue but you just destroyed your career . 
We shall see.. my friend and I have a friendly wager' just on the decision' as neither was there...  neither of us can tell you who is lying.  Either way I don't think he's going to be the 'Peoples Choice' from now on.

This was the best read today:   https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/powerful-men-laid-low-by-the-hour-metoo-is-remaking-society-literally-overnight/article37728029/powerful-men-laid-low-by-the-hour-metoo-is-remaking-society-literally-overnight... '  Amen. 

with TLC & THC.
Georgia

​Mermaid in the moonlight next.

 I warned a "friend"  who was displaying signs of acting like a pig (not the lovely animal), the  dirty, deceitful, callus traits put on by some men - pretending to be nice- only they are cruel & self-centred and evil, I tried to warn him - thinking he might not be aware of his behaviour - maybe I was warning myself.  My gut was correct again - do you listen to your gut?  It's more accurate than you are aware.
It's worse for women when men are in a position of "power" & they know it and USE it.  
Guess what...   Time's up!    

I read today about James Franco.. not shocked I guess, although disappointed. 
Why am I disappointed - he is just another man.  I though he was  nice guy.. kinda. I've been known to be wrong.  He is just a man in a country ruled by the PRIME PiG currently, how low can this PIG go?  'Shit holes' is  how he refers to other places in the world.  We all know he said it- although he now claims he did not.  
When this sort of behaviour is tolerated why wouldn't the rest of the men in the country be confused? Not all men- just those not capable of thinking with anything but their penis.  I just learned of that rapper ( on Hamilton's pharmacopoeia) that cut off his penis because it was causing him so much grief- wow. For some men- it's how it appears & sounds like a reasonable solution if you don't think you are capable of controlling it. 

There is hope.
You see this 'Times Up' movement  has just begun. Times up for  men in the world who rape little girls- your punishment is coming!  Times up for all predators, perverts, pedophiles  those who hurt innocent children  are the worse of all, the lowest of the low..  times up - in the future if you rape a child you will go to jail and your penis will be removed, or 'dad' will round up a pals and have it done at a much more affordable price.  

Adults who prey on children are the incarnate of evil.  
I know a woman who  had a relationship with a man she suspected of having sexual relations with kids...   WHO the f*ck does this?    I was shocked- if I even suspected this I would NOT be in any sort of a relationship with him.  In my opinon the woman is as guilty as the man- even suspecting such things- to continue a relationship makes  the other person just as evil, it displayed the level of greed, where she would continue a relationship - in hopes of 'further advancement'.  At what cost.    Just the thought makes my skin crawl.  
If you know and don't do something about it- are you not as guilty?

How do ou think some of these women that NEVER spoke up feel- when they hear it happened over & over again.   Angry.  Times up.
Men go from 'Hero to 0' in seconds flat and once there  you'll never be back on top. 
People will  talk behind their backs.. this turns into tweets and more.

The men that are being 'taken down' are being taken down for a reason
- they behave beyond badly.

Seeing the King of disrespect running a country...     it was only a matter of time.
Times up!  
​It's about fucking time!
xox

Below is how you can get help for the united states, I wonder what Canada is doing..

My next painting is pretty sweet... if I do say so myself.   ;)
Thanks to my son for making sure I'm medicated. 

I made 3 angels for my tree, representing missing angels - Missing  indigenous women in Canada, around the world. Women of color go missing more than white women...  
Woman of color are abused more than white women.  
Women of color suffer more than white women.  
Why is it the color of our skin to some also  represents our worth.  It does not.
WE ALL have the same blood flowing & hearts beating in our human bodies.
We are not different.  
We are women.  Mothers, daughters, sisters...  missing. 

This topic has been incredibly difficult to research - it's endless.. it's not just missing - its underpaid, abused, beaten, subject to humiliation  this  'awakening ' regarding abuse of women in the workplace- if it is THAT bad in PLACES OF business - it is WORSE  ALL around.  Only 10% of women they say are being vocal.. only 10%.. but the rest are growing stronger ever minute. Imagine when it gets to 40%.

One memory floods back today - this is what happens to us- we have triggers':  I worked at SELECT ART Galleries in Newmarket - many of you know it-  The owner back then (his son actually)  'Bill' who ran it when daddy was not around, constantly made advances towards me - when I declined & made a point to  SHOW him my boyfriend (in hopes he'd back off)  suddenly 'cleaning the toilets became part of my job description  &  they 'tried' to  take from me a piece of art the artist Seery-Lester had personalized for me- I told the artist and they  had to apologize and let me have my art. I quit.  I should have reported him! I should have shut him down, I didn't but I will share - I will share NOW- YEARS later, why do we keep it inside- DON'T.  BE brave. 
 
Never mind NEVER being able to comfortable when working in the same building with this person. It's not right. It's not fair and I completely understand why women do not come forward- because we are fucking exhausted = we are 'USE to it!"

Women can't win in many cases- if they can't 'fuck us' they make our lives miserable for a paycheque.  To pay rent, feed ourselves, our kids.. many women continue to put up with bullshit- because they have little choice.  Today, I read Alabama (? I think),  is expected to vote in  a representative of the American people-  another Political Pig-  a child molester with NO respect for women.  Make American Great again?   American will never be GREAT again... as long as women are treated like trash with PIGs like this in power.
Canada will never be what it once was, now that I've learned statistics on missing women in Canada.
 
I'm grateful for Trump, Weinstein & all the men who can't control their peckers- we are finally seeing them for what they truly are.  Nothing, cowards, lowlives  who NEED to abuse to feel POWERFUL.  To feel like men'.. pitiful.  Once known for great things - many will be only remembered for being the pigs that they truly are.

The king of Pussy grabbing' leads by example - He has started a movement,  the others .. you know they have to be wondering if the next victim' will be smart enough to record them - Lets hope so.

I've exposed a few personal experiences' here the past few years, this topic is sensitive for me- I have been sexually abused 100's of times - BULLSHIT my entire life- why because I AM A WOMAN.  I can't begin to tell you the number of times I was called a Fucking Bitch', cock tease', cunt'  to name only a few terms presented to me by MEN- why? Does it bother you to read? It hurts more to hear- over & over with NO justification - OFTEN from COMPLETE strangers.  Think about that.  

I  refused a drink, refused an advance, said 'No thanks', 'I don't want to dance with you'. 'I'm not interested..' It was worse when I was younger - why do you think women dance with other women? Because, we can't stand your constant bullshit- we just want to have fun.
I was followed by strange men down a street late at night, followed in a vehicle one night when my friend and I got stuck in the snow.. Followed off the subway, bus after working the late shift.. not a fun walk alone - carrying my keys in my hand ready to punch someone in the face. A fellow employee slipped me a date rape drug when I worked in the car business- I NEVER shared then, I was so confused, humiliated - waking up NOT understand  HOW I got there, or remembering ANYTHING. He had the nerve years later when he saw me with my baby - "I still have your earring!"  A trophy no doubts.  I have the feeling he had quite the collection.  Ron Butler was his name. I imagine he reads this.. I imagine he calls me up and says 'Georgia- you bitch.. "               BRING IT ON!!  I am NOT who I was then.
I would charge him now... NOW:
I WILL CALL YOU OUT FOR YOUR ACTIONS & FUCK with you like you did me.
Happily.   I do have issues with forgiveness I guess.. I'm working on it.
How can anyone heal when it is a prevalent problem?  STILL!?

I am NOW a  53 year old WOMAN  and STILL was SENT an UNSOLICITED  'dick pick' this year.. do you know what THAT ass said when I called him on it:
"I meant no harm, I thought I'd make your morning brighter"
Phhhhhbbbbt!  Please,  leave it to a HUGE EGO (& not much more) to think just that.
A photo of your penis will make our days brighter? 
I sent him an e mail right away asking who the f*ck he thought he was?! & I did NOT appreciate his dick photo.  
What made him think my day would have been richer for seeing a pathetic dick first thing in the a.m., before I even had my coffee.   Yuk      Turn on?   Hardly.

One night I woke  and let out a scream as I realized an intruder was peering in my basement apartment windows (decades ago) I lived alone... at 3:00 a.m.  with a small flashlight  and I am a white woman.  'White Woman' was my nick name for years. 
"White Woman.."   once in Jamaica with 3 friends (in my early 20's-  my friends were black)    
we entered a bar to watch a boxing match - www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VI-M9Yw-28
I still remember:  it was said to be the best fight ever.. I had on a lovely long white gingham dress & a tan -  a tall, black man in a suit in the bar walked up to  one of my *MALE friends  and asked him: "How much for the White Woman?"    
I suddenly - in an instant, had become a commodity to be traded without my own consent.   
Imagine if my friend had named a price.   It's that easy. 
It's that bad.

I'm still called 'White Woman' by my black girlfriend what was with me on the trip.. we laughed at the time.  Just another little remark made in my lifetime- because I am a woman.

DO YOU UNDERSTAND what happens? We LEARN to live in fear- with good reason.
We learn to hate.. with good reason.

Please think of missing women their families this holiday & everyday.
#metoo
#whosnext
#missingwomen 

With Love Georgia
 
Below my angels in our tree- they spin' and are glitter on the backside.
A few other decorations- tis the season. xox

Me too.
Do you know of a woman who can not say 'me too? 
I don't. Not any around my age. 

Women are abused countless ways.. many for generations in the same home for decades.
Mental abuse, control, physical, verbal abuse.. are what appears to be the norm in society.
Men and women can say 'Me Too'.   It's one thing to be forced to deal with it in an abusive relationship- it's terrible living day in and day out in fear - fear from someone who at one point promised to love you.   Love is not pain.

Women are also subject to sexual abuse and harassment often at work. The place of employment- so we can contribute and pay our bills. Almost every job I ever had, I was sexually harassed, by either a manager, boss or other male employees.
Boys being boys, mentality.
Many of these  managers, bosses - ceo's already have a lovely wife waiting at home for them. 
One whom might be abused themselves, and possibly children.

We ALL could 'name' so many its makes my head spin.
Even now, I know women who are in fear of being FIRED  because of an abusive BOSS who thinks they can do what ever they want.  If they can't fire you - they make your life miserable until you quit.  Sound familiar... me too. 

​IT should NOT be tolerated in the work environment - O tolerance.

Do you have a clue what its like to be at work late and be afraid your boss is going to corner & grope/grip you?  You try to be nice because you don't want to make them mad... you need your job.  
Me too. 

Do you know it usually just keeps getting worse once it happens?  
Me too.

Geeze.. with Trump - I guess every American woman can NOW say:
Me too.

Me too.

Where/when does it end?  

O tolerance. 

With Love 
Georgia

http://www.cbc.ca/news/opinion/reporting-harassment-1.4387611?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning

Halloween kitty sitting pretty.  Getting in the holiday spirit & playing with gouache.

Perverts & predators in the news... what else is knew?
They are NOT just in Hollywood but in every single industry which exists now.
There are even Snakes 'In the Grass' industry.  

What to do if you are sexually/emotionally being harassed at work:

1. Document EVERY little incident - from remarks to any touching.
    You are there to do your job, not be touched in anyway.

2.  SAVE proof, e mail, phone calls, texts, photos etc.

3.  Try to get a witness.

4. Report it to someone before it becomes a problem.  Labor boards, CEO of company
    If  not the CEO..  Alert  police & make sure family & friends are also aware.

5. Contact a lawywer.

6. Be STRONG- chances you are not alone and we see from example, almost daily now...
     these men & their abusive actions will no  longer be tolerated. 

7.  Have Faith in yourself & know you deserve better.
​      Always.

The more I read, learn & know-  the times are changing.  Be patient & have faith, those who need to be exposed... are.

With Concern 
Georgia

Next driving distracted & drugged. 

I'm 53 and proud to be here.   I've noticed something along the years - a trend if you will... I call it  Bipolar Bullshit.   FIRST - there is no 'test' which can prove someone is bipolar or  not. It is based on 'Opinions',  some professional - most not.  I am sure there are people who suffer from great degrees of mood swings and it can be terrible - especially when younger people are confused & feel like ending their lives.  This is about relationships, mostly between men and women.  I want to help young women especially with this subject.  *warning- this blog is 'full of fucks.

A friend shared her 'observation' I still remember our conversation- it hit home then and does even more now  "the second they get tired of you - you become "crazy", everything you do- they blame you, tell all your friends -she's losing it, she's going crazy..'  that was over a decade ago - she eventually had her marriage demise and was told "you're crazy.."  Go figure.   The new term I hear often is "she's Bipolar".  I was actually in a conversation with a group of men & they joked when one said he was 'struggling' with his new wife (#3 ) -"I think she's bipolar"  they all laugh.. apparently the last 2 wives were also bipolar. I look at this tall, white haired handsome gentleman as he says this, I've seen his flirting ways and smooth charms already (you know the type) - and think to myself - yeah sure, I bet they were all bipolar.. asshole.  All the men are high paid, very professional, smart, educated, successful...  I turn to my friend who was one of them when he commented later - again - about her being bi-polar (apparently his ex wife was also Bipolar) and said  "Give me a Fucking break! ( I must have appeared Bipolar to him a this point - lol) Are you kidding me?!!   There is no 'test' to prove someone is Bipolar but it does not take long to see someone is an asshole."  He looked at me - speechless.  Good. 

Ladies - of all ages PAY attention cause it's not fucking funny.  It's never them.  I know myself after my brain surgery- every time Norm and I would argue about something he did, which I disagree with - it would turn around to be about me and my brain and   "she's crazy.. just ignore her."  It was absolutely  one of the factors in the demise of our marriage. Bipolar- bullshit..  If this is crazy- fine.. Call me the fucking QUEEN - because I refuse to be labeled for someone elses behaviour and I will not sit passively while you behave badly. 

Pay attention- are you listening? It starts slowly.. the signs are there and as soon as you see them- get the fuck out.   It's never the adulterer - who promises time an time again - it won't happen again.  Never the gambler, alcoholic.. who blames his partner for all that goes wrong in is life. Never the macho man who is in debt but refuses to admit it.  Children are growing up watching- young sons & daughters - paying attention to these ' harmful words' if not worse.

How many times does a husband leave his wife for a younger woman? 
This is the best 'revenge' out there if you ask me. First of all if he leaves you - Give thanks - he's spared you years of bullshit. You don't need someone in your life who does NOT love you. Younger women now know exactly what they are doing - an old fool and his money will soon be parted just as easy as parting legs.  Led by their penis, they get what they deserve. What 20 year old wants a 6o year old?  Seriously.  For their $$$ yes. That's about it & very soon after - guaranteed-  she will fuck around on him with a much younger man- its a tale as old as time. BUT when he wants to get rid of his OLD wife- he easily states to his lawyer - 'she is bipolar' - and it's not  funny because high paid lawyers will destroy a woman- they know nothing about - for money. In many cases she DID give her life for decades, raised his kids, kept his home & sucked..    to be tosses aside like trash.  Children will be lost in legal battles as well as much else, confidence lost because of years of being blamed and accused of being bipolar- just because you don't agree with your spouse.   Bipolar has become and 'excuse' to keep people down and it's mostly women.  How often do you hear a woman say  "he's bipolar?"

Oh yes, I can appear Bipolar' call it what you want...  I call it being sick of bullshit and refusing to be walked over. Yes, I am capable of yelling, throwing etc..  Bipolar? Hardly.
Pay attention to WHO is calling you what?   Chances there is more to it that what we SEE. 
Chances are it's just another excuse for others to blame for their poor behaviour - it's always easier to blame someone than admit your an asshole.  It's a trend- where will it go? Will it become so when a husband accuses his wife of being bipolar- he will be able to have her committed?  Sound far fetched?  The trend looks frightening the direction it's going.
DO NOT let ANYONE lable you anything you are not!  Bipolar? Or just extremely pissed off?
Happy and sad - sure- that's life!  Bipolar never goes with 'she's so happy - I divorced her' it's always the negative spin.

IF you think you are bipolar- o.k., what can I say.  Please be careful with medications you in your body- note: the description of bipolar blames the environment.  
IF you are in a bad relationship - it is a negative environment.  GET OUT.  
Do you think it's going to get better? Is he lying? Cheating? Drinking? What's next?
Think it will change?
Argue all you want- I guarantee he's thinking - she's a bitch- she's bipolar... and sooner or later he will say it.

Bipolar this.

With LOVE
g
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xox

* FYI- we talk about my cartoons in this house before 'you all' see them. This one has been on my chalk board for almost 6 months - it's a difficult subject if you SERIOUSLY look into it. Norm & Storm both 'get where I am coming from' believe it or not ;)  and the polar bears do not represent 'US/them', *ALL men call the wives crazy when they are upset & (NOT ALL mean it) with them sooner or later..  BUT - it can become very abusive quickly & easily and for many women it has. I thank God  It's "only " about 2 people who have grown apart here (25 years - it happens)  & still argue, still and will always care for each other. 
There is a difference.   I have had this conversation for years in this blog & with ALL of my male friends at one point over the years. - I'm known of speaking my mind and not ashamed of it.   Too few never speak up and the pain continues. 

This 'Bi polar' thing is not correct, women are already struggling more than the average man & are taking medication at alarming rates- how do you think this is effecting families??? The community.. the world?
xox
* o.k. a tiny percentage of men will never call your wives 'crazy' - God bless you and thank you & I sent you a virtual hug!  & kiss - on the cheek. ;)  

Mostly.
​The Internal debate continues.
Heart has to behave.. or it gets into trouble. 
I tell it:  Shhhhhhh.
If it is meant to be - it will be. 

Tomorrow one of the 'Kings of Cannabis.. '
My Leo - Lions got me thinking about those who are in the industry and 'are kings' at what they do.    I know a few and I think I'll share them with you. 
​Then I'm gonna find some queens too.

With Love
g
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xox

                              "For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains,
                                              but to live in a way that respects
                                            and enhances the freedom of others" 
                                                                                                                  - Nelson Mandela -

I want to be clear on a topic that's on my mind.  
Do you know how many women are sexually abused? In Canada & the USA? 
I've been researching for some editorial cartoons because it is a topic I'm a passionate about..  other women.  Once you start to research & read about it seriously as a woman, IF you don't get a little nervous - you're not reading enough.  Add the mentality of people/men like Trump .. 'Pussy grabbing president' is it any wonder abuse towards women is on the rise?

I think women are beautiful - I stare at nude women to draw them like LIFE drawing classes - this is next best, to achieve proper portions & shape - nudes are the perfect  I stare at nude men also but usually male models online wear a speedos (lol I'd rather nothing), not that it matters - you seen one you seen em all.  ;)   I often see semi nude photos on Instagram- and many can be classy- getting the point across - yet others - I gasp- 'what the heck are you thinking?  An attractive woman - suddenly posts a photo of herself with her crotch  facing the camera, no skill, no art, no professional backdrop - just a cheap shot, calling attention to between her legs & not much more.  I think  'She's old enough to know better'.  Is there an age for common sense?  I Keep looking  & soon you notice its a trend & with  younger & younger.  Older women- is this what we teach our younger sisters? Daughters? Granddaughters?  Where does this lead?  You tell me.  
Will she be an internet sensation- perhaps, become famous and make millions?  
Probably not.  More likely she will become a statistic:

• 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men in the United States has been raped in their lifetime.
• 1 in 15 children are exposed to intimate partner violence each year, and 90% of these children are eyewitnesses to this violence
• 19.3 million women and 5.1 million men in the United States have been stalked in their lifetime.

​Women should never be ashamed of their bodies but  this is not going in a good direction for women in general.  It is  heart breaking when you research these topics-  to post yourself so freely, perhaps You might understand the ramifications - are you thinking long term- are you wondering who is seeing your account, following?  Male & female?
Friend or Stranger.  Many rapists are known by their victims.

I could care less  if you're an older woman who apparently knows better - YOU are planting the seed for younger women. Will you be held accountable if  she is raped -  she looked up to you? No & chances are neither will her rapist-  Courts will say "dismiss the charges -she was posting her shots of her breasts & vagina all over Instagram!"
Lawyers will profess with much greater skill than many of the photographs that taken.  
It's facts, statistics, world events.   READ. Research.

​Why should I care...  Not my monkeys, not my circus.
Knowing I had the power and did not, chose not  - is a waste of my gift & ability to share it as well...   All who have the power of the internet at their fingertips should use it for some good occasionally.

Boobs & bongs- Please.  No one has to lecture me on 'recreations or medicinal', I am the first person who will say many people who think they are recreational are using it to self MEDICATE, perhaps PTSD in early childhood.. we all have stories.  For medical purposes  -when I see a 'medical dispensaries' page with naked women on it - I instantly pass.
Sex sells - what?  Am I looking of sex or quality medicine & if sex is what companies HAVE to resort to - the product can't be all that great or it would speak for itself.  
Are you purchasing cannabis or a mental image of a woman?  It's your  $$$. 

'You who do not have children'  & who use cannabis 'recreationally'  DO NOT understand the battle it has been.  Due to the stigma- boobs and bongs all over the internet,  for decades  'cannabis porn'- that is what it is- is a nightmare for patients seeking serious medical assistance with cannabis, try & tell a family member - 'yes this is the medicine my  14 year old son is on.'  Or Dr.s for that matter.... because they can't believe it could be medicine when they see nothing but porn associated with it. 

There are many legitimate patients who NEED cannabis to function- I am one of them... IT is our medicine and I don't want/need it associated with a vagina thanks. 
It is un professional & all ABOUT sex and nothing else- don't be fooled & it's always women on these sites - you don't see men with bongs in their crotch. Who do you think is making the most money? The women?  Phhhhbt.
Women who are raped every minute- some left behind dumpsters, some watch their rapist walk FREE like Mr. Cosby... that is the price women pay.  What message are you sending out?

If a woman is raped it is NEVER her fault- it is a man out of control - it might start with a stalker who has been watching these images and thinking they are for them- heck  I have people who THINK my blog is about them-  phhhhhbt.. shallow vanity.

There are many children seriously ill who could benefit from cannabis - they don't need the negative stigma attached and every time you post a shot you are encouraging the stigma - most PEOPLE still believe .  

This is what bothers me most.. and then these women post/comment that others are  judging or body shaming - because we do NOT want to encourage violence towards women. Call it what ever you want- for the record- for any attempting to say all who protest soft cannabis porn are body shaming or  judging - are judging.    
​WE ALL judge.  
Show me someone who thinks they don't.

I think women are beautiful & powerful should be proud, dress how they want, walk proud as daughter of God walk like they are stardust! WE ARE  - EVERYONE OF US!!!
Part of the UNIVERSE!  
One that deserves as much love and respect as the other half of society. 
Head held high & save that CROTCH for a very special guy (or girl).  
Abuse, sex trafficking, rape, stalking of women is on the increase as well as 'sext shaming' and its' getting younger and younger... online predators are at an all time high.  
Wonder why? Ask yourself - what are you posting?
WHAT message are you sharing with the universe?

Do you have a daughter?  Granddaughter? Would you want them posting photos like this? 
Not me-, I'd much rather a young woman post her talents, use her brains or imagination or creativity.. It will probably in the long run get her much further & safer.

With Love
​G