Please Read.
It's good for your brain & you learn something every time, your vocabulary increases and YOUR imagination takes charge! Unlike Television your OWN mind creates the visions in our brains and it is a WORK OUT. USE it or LOSE it. I'm going to encourage reading.  I'll admit- my imagination did visualize parts of this book which were... incredibly SAD.  
At the end of the world.  By Lawrence Millman

Storm picked up this book at one of the Mycological Society meetings, the Author was there- I wished I had gone! I glanced at the book on his desk read the inside jacket and thought .. hmmm - this sounds really interesting- wow & realized it is a true story- as it implies on the cover Georgia.. duh.

I could NOT put this short, informative book down- I loved everything about it - including the style! I've already said to Storm - I'm getting another of his books! If you want to read a really - simple, gripping, hard to believe story-  over  feathering religion -how interesting - why do we allow each other do what we do?  The Author writes it  at the same time 9/11 happens - it is easy to understand why even at this TIME - the Inuit people struggle with what happened with the REST of the world.
 
What Canadian youngster - does NOT remember Nonook of the North? It was mandatory for every grade school class at one point- lol - I still can hear the narrators voice in my head.. Nanook (you'll learn few things * TRUE Inuit words!) Mushrooms & MURDER..  one of the first ever 'documentaries'.   This was IMO a terrific book full of facts, trivia and relatable events NOW, one moment I'd be snickering at  relatable google frustrations, the next in shock at what I learned, in particular with our own Canadian Government. 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4kOIzMqso0  :   Watch Nanook of the North on YOU TUBE

A book a month - I'll read & share!  
What are you reading? Use it or  Lose it.

With love
​G

   Celebrate.  
   Medicate.  
Educate.
Happy 4/20 World. 
Plant the seed of Cannabis Education.

With Love
Georgia 


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***Tomorrow Kermit the Frog sharing some TLC & THC #cannabisofcourse  
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Remember my trip to the museum with my son?  ;) 
I do, I think of it fondly & often.  It was a wonderful day full of ART & artifacts, birds, rocks, drugs (shaman's tools) - it was amusing, entertaining & enlightening!
WELL worth a visit!!
It was the Canadian Artist I remembered to research much later though, Rex Woods in particular &  it is how I came across the ‘beaver art - It inspired me on countless levels. 
Think about what it stood for.    It was one of those ‘Pokes from God’  literally I was working on a different cartoon idea when - ZAP, and the new idea wanted to be drawn first - lol -  it’c called INSPIRATION'.  A good way on this Good Friday for me to think of it.

*I believed when I drew it,  Canada would allow for  small privately owned and operated dispensaries. What happened to the Canadian Dream or as adults and allowing us FREEDOM of expression & to  make our own choices in this country?

I miss the days of  working at small privately owned galleries in Canadian snowstorms…  lol. I would walk around and look at every tiny detail for hours on end, then read magazines, write (no cell phones then) my friends letters- hee hee.
We all have great memories  ‘Growing up Canadian' in country as young as ours.
 
                            Canada is 150 year old this year - so much news.. 
Don’t assume, I’m not thinking of http://www.warmuseum.ca/the-battle-of-vimy-ridge/ missing my dad, thinking of other  family I am missing this time of year. 
I am actually thinking more of who is still here - like my own son, young family  & many others like:  Avery, Mia, Jack, Lilly, Hudson, Tom, Sam, Mike, Ashley, Tim, Lori, Taylor, Sophia, Jackson, Emma, Liam, Adam & Eve - ARE you getting my point?  

What next?  & IF you can’t have a cannabis bake shop - then what is to prevent ALL privately, small owned bake shops for all the same reasons? Home day cares - adios, small Pizza shops- chow Bello, retailers..  you can NOT discriminate against one and not the other. Not one small business is safe,  how many have we already lost to major retailers?

Hotdogs & trampolines  killed more CHILDREN than cannabis ever has.   Prove me wrong.  Do you understand my point?  

Next will it be: ONLY  'these brands may sell in our major chains..'  sigh.
 If you're going to kill this country then at least do it slowly.     Frig  
*not directed at Justin...   corporate greed' yes.
I wrote before - BIG LP's will probably win in the end anyway, as most will flock to them simply out of ease & they have bigger advertising dollars. At lest  people had an opportunity to  try.  There are so many talented  Canadians who deserve an opportunity to be  in this INDUSTRY.

Cananbis is an industry like every other & the hardest working in it have been the growers.  I have witnessed it first hand many times. IF not for them, we would not be having this conversation.  There goes 'our farmers again..  '
Not to mention other not Canadian owned companies will be making a lot of money.
Facts to ponder as you prepare for your first  un-educated “POT purchase.”

What is next?

NOT ALL who are rich are wrong or evil - far from it, we’ve been blessed to meet all sorts on this journey- although not wide my ‘variety’ of friends has been - everyone is the same - no matter  the pocket books.  Nice people &  not very nice people (imo).  Money usually had little to do with it.  This is more about profit at the moment than keeping just out of the criminals hands.  ‘       Which Criminals’ are we  talking about here? 
No wonder our LCBO wants a part.  It is the biggest 'booze monopoly' in the world.  I had no idea... correct me if I am wrong- I heard that on a pod cast the other evening.  

BTW my love, appreciation for respect for Justin Trudeau has not wavered, I know he is educated on cannabis & is far more concerned with people than plants at the moment.
As should WE ALL BE.  
I STILL have faith in the Canadian PEOPLE to:
         KEEP ALL Canadians  BUSY

 demand  what is right for ALL Canadians!  Not just the Cannabis educated Canadians, ALL Canadians  - For Generations to come - wether you grow or no.  Consume or no.
​The 'Dream/opportunity to succeed'  in this country is a human right for ALL Canadians. 


With Love
have faith
Georgia 
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My 4/20 T-Idea was inspired by another Canadiana, long time a go :

​Tomorrow 'Dorothy from Oz...'

          'Upper Canada Cannabis Company!' I loved it the moment I heard the name.
When I heard  the concept was 'ALL Canadian', Canadian nature inspired by true nature lovers - with photos to prove it.  Although, I am aware of the Canadian Wilderness- it's always nice to see the  'one special place' the person you are working for has in mind.  Guaranteed it will not be the same place as mine. If I had to share a photo it would be that day Storm and I...  Oooopppps! I almost gave it away!  

You'll know it - hee hee,  I'll post my painting with the real photo- because I can (lol) I must  have 'everything approved.'   All creative ideas are a GO! - I sketch- we talk - perhaps just a bit tweaked and then my work must be  accepted.  Sounds fantastic to me.

Blogging- it is my communication with the outside world & sharing my paintings seems to inspire a few especially the direction this is going.  If I'm working for someone else - I won't have time for what I want but I can paint Canada & Nature all the time & still have time to squeeze in my own work. It won't be shared  fully on other social media due to  licensing & property theft.   UpperCanadaCannabisCo can share.

The UCCC Logo is what was asked of me..  I must admit - it was pretty descriptive - the initial concept had nothing to do with me -  The visual you see was what I created from  a  superb description.  The stars request  came later - thrilled the Universe encouraged my stars!

I'm already working on a T-shirt for 4/20 and it is VERY Canadian'- I'll explain why in an upcoming blog- It really has me thinking.  'HOW true. ' It's time. 
& we ALL  have more serious issues to ponder.  
I know our Prime Minister does. 

Painting has me giggling (as it always does)... more music, more close friends & tea -I love a good tea.   More paint,  more crock pot meals. LOL  Storms never home it seems.  Good! I'm thrilled to see him enjoying himself so much. 

It's time to start painting on this beautiful canadian Morning.
Brisk & Beautiful
Back to my Beaver... he's so sweet.. hee hee hee

With Love
Georgia

***TOMORROW A FREE coloring sheet CANNABIS download! Hello Spring!! To give you that Spring feeling & put a smile on your face.   :)

I need to update.. 
Let  me start by saying today was a fantastic morning  when I woke up!  Naturally, slowly like most normal people.. Not being zapped awake by this  intense internal alarm clock.
Jolts.  My jolts are increasing & very visual.  You can see them in photos, to be 'witnessing' them is another story - let's just say Poppy never seems to be an issue any longer. Please do not judge people with service dogs - IF the dog is behaving - why not mind your business?   Well Behaved pets.  should be permitted to assist their owners if needed. 

I don't know how to explain other than- I constantly feel electrically prodded.
To put it mildly.  A smile will set 'it' off as easily as a frown, 'riding  them out' seems easier when smiling,  so I try.  ;)  I't's become more frequent & Brain surgery must be discussed.  It's hard to - again.  Already it has me in a 'frenzy' and I apologize for it.  Several times a day I wonder for a few seconds - will I survive this - it's changed my thinking.. when people say: it will happen in five years - my brain clicks - '5 years? Who has 5 years?'   It just does. I must accept this.
I'll be trying to educate as I've researched, it's more common in women over 50 and becoming more frequent! Are you reading? I hope so.  
No PILLS!   & NONE FOR YOUR children unless as a LAST Resource.

I have tried to push my own son away lately so he does not have to witness this happening to his mom all the time.  I intentionally PUSH people away.  Fear helps me.
Storm is luring me already with a 'Bird Kingdom' visit in the near future!  He was showing me photos this morning! Then he said: they jolt them to make them fly for you  - for your photos..." and he grinned. lol  They do NOT!  Fake news.  "we'll call and find out when few kids will be there" he reassures me. ;)  Its too distracting other wise.. 

This blog has people fooled. Or does it? I've thought I've been pretty open & honest.
If you don't follow faithfully, I guess you might think I was o.k.. Thankfully, Storm installed a program for me that checks as you type everything or I would STOP - It's too frustrating.
People Judge.    I can paint, chill laugh hang out with a few in real life & in my imagination.
Norm and I are getting a divorce, as soon as the Universe allows.
We NO longer seem to be able to even interact at all. The sooner the better- I need to take more time for SERIOUS house hunting.  IF I can find a place and leave before  I need to have 'anything done', thats the plan.  I'm also hoping to attend Spannabis in Milan in October. I told Josh I'll meet him there with my sketchbook.

   E MAIL   No e mail for a while...  I won't be communicating.
​Several of you - ( I believe you know who you are - feel free to contact me to say "Hi"
Other than that...  Sorry, (theres that Canadian thing) I won't set in motion any conversations for a bit.  All e mail is read.      
Focus. Do good along the way. Make others smile even if  you cannot.  
Things become lost in translation with e mail anyway. 

I must do what I feel  necessary day to day as life presents itself.

With Love
Georgia 

back to business tomorrow.. & the new company-  UCCC...
'My saving Grace'  at the moment in many ways. I thank God for it.
Look at the photo I was sent this morning! Every time I look at it I BURST into  SMILE! 
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