What a BEAUTIFUL day!  It started with me surveying the backyard & making Norms TO Do list.. we know you forget so- it's how we help'. lol & what a list it is- 2 days full -last night we had a wind storm- Im sure damage was done in the city - we had no internet until about 11. our neighbours fence was blown over Norm tells me after checking the mail- I infornmed him we have serious fence damage out back - a few rotten posts (25 years later) & that wind - add it to the list. It's how it is when you have a backyard & we have a big backyard. which I LOVE!

I'm out there watching the birds- returning home some are... planning a garden, checking out how well everyone did this winter and getting my 'outdoor painting station' ready- hee hee.  It's a beautiful day in the neighbourhood - dogs all barking hello, kids giggling, we had to go around and get everything that blew around the backyard & put it all into place with only a causality of a flowerpot, it's lovely to be out puttering - distracted by daily news.

I don't think I'll read the paper this weekend... I'm already infuriated with Trump and his NRA antics...   I am amazed there have not been assignation attempts on him (perhaps there have)  - so many are angry with him, I wouldn't want  that many guns around me. - would YOU? Do you?

And what's UP Canada! COME on!?  Really  - the price of GAS?  With oil being as low as it is.. are we stupid or something? & it's NOT just gas.. food, books, anything from the USA we pay MORE - way MORE.. not just on the ticketed price. I think many Canadians are getting fed up, I know almost everyone I speak to tries to buy Canadian - do you blame us! OUR HYDRO is HIGH, OUR GAS, FOOD, art supplies.. HOUSING! OUR GOVERNMENT has the largest alcohol monopoly in the world..  Justin -  what's up? For all who admire Canada - It's getting a little costly.

I read if you work a minimum wage job in Toronto everyday- you'll still not be able to afford a 2 bedroom apartment- ever. I feel bad for younger kids. 

Better get a good education and as fast as you can- to try to get ahead' IF that's what you want.  I don't think everyone achieves this by 'traditional  schooling' anymore either.  

Kids- stay away from dugs- they might not destroy your brain (they might too) but they might distract you from reaching your fullest potential when you are at your  SPONGE mode of learning! Don't waste your life and time sitting around getting HIGH - accomplishing nothing but a new level of video gaming... life passes quicker than you realize.

Time for me to get outside and create how about you?  I'm painting some Catcus !
Cause the idea is so cute  CATcus! hee hee  It does not take much to amuse me. :)
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With TLC & THC
Georgia

I have seen many racoons over the years, most just outside my bedroom window... I find them adorable yet annoying - they are notorious for noise in the middle of the night & get into garbage & trouble.  One night a raccoon would not get off the back porch - frustrated  I threw a muffin at it (out my bedroom window) it was the closest thing I could grab, the dogs spotted it and it was getting ugly.  Not realizing the muffin was medicated, I did remember as soon as it left my hand... Ricky Raccoon' picked it up and ate it went away and came back for more.. he was a little wobbly and he played with it in his hands like a bean bag game I still remember giggling at watching & it watching me happily... it wobbled away the dogs no longer a threat (it didn't care)  & it came back several nights in a row.
I did not continue to share.  ;)

A raccoon is a reasonable animal  to imagine in the cannabis garden so here he is.  3rd eye raccoon was imagination amusing itself & trying to figure out the new iPad stand. I keep looking at this raccoon and my own mind keeps telling me that something doesn't look right' ...  lol.  

​Watch anything informative, educational on Psychedelic plants like Cannabis, Ayahuasca, Psilocybe cubensis, and you will read the same thing repeated over & over.. these plants have all become illegal because they seem to make people think for themselves perhaps even explore other ideas that don't go with the flow.  I am always shocked with  Who uses these "drugs" it was a famous banker who wanted Psychedelic Mushrooms explored & introduced to American society - not the sleazy drug dealer images -stigma we've been led to believe.

I know with TN  when you are in this kind of pain you will explore until you can't explore anymore. Explore a natural medicine.  It's the only thing my stomach can stomach, never mind the rest of my organs. I recently learned  a representative from TWEED will be speaking to a group of Trigeminal Neuralgia patients: *from an email sent out to a group I belong to:

Presentation Summary:  Join Michelle Davis from Tweed Inc. for an education presentation on medical cannabis.  She will discuss cannabis legislation, the uses of medical cannabis, safe and responsible use and accessing medical cannabis.

Bio:  Michelle Davis is the Community Engagement Specialist at Tweed, Canada's largest licences producer of cannabis for medical purposes.  She educates and builds meaningful relationships with patient organizations, caregivers, social service providers and more, furthering the public's understanding of quality cannabis products, services and therapeutic applications.  She also builds awareness of Canada's medical cannabis system and associated healthcare resources.
She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science and has experience within the company working as a grower previous to community engagement.  She enjoys discussing all aspects of the cannabis industry, focusing on cannabis education and awareness.

Date:  Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Time:  6:30 - 7:30 pm
Location:  Creekside Senior Estates Community Centre, 23 Four Mile Creek Road, St. Davids, Ontario

It sounds very interesting- I'd love to hear what & how they will present this discussion -
I am planning on attending.  Anything/anyone that helps  with this condition is a blessing.
I know what cannanbis does it's been personally frustrating knowing so many who suffer are turning to opiates (understandably) with awareness I hope they at least TRY cannabis & Try it first before seriously addictive narcotics. 

3rd eye paintings represent  that extra introduction to knowledge.  The curious eye opening.
I'm grateful for  the vast information available -Hamilton's pharmacopeia for example - it's eased my fear some and helped info to the point I can at least start to research anything in great detail with a bit of direction and have an educated conclusion. 

Gaia also has a really informative series & it allows you to share links  you have 48 hours from the click to watch if interested. ;) https://give.gaia.com/cjdnwg0ix002o01me13m4jfpi
 this is the episode I'll be watching next painting my next animal. Gaia is a paid service, I watch it more than netflix, I am constantly AMAZED -it's though provoking.   I enjoy Gregg Braden he has very calming demeanour.  The rare artifacts and  "places of interest" fascinate me, I highly recommend.

You can watch my first time-lapse with my new iPad @ my IG account I took off privacy so others might enjoy the Valentines downloads. https://www.instagram.com/georgia.toons/

So heart breaking about the shootings in Florida.  :(   R.I.P.          

​Georgia   
xox

I love pockets! They are so handy, you can fill them full of love like in this card!
Valentine card # 3.  I've really enjoyed making these cards with the intent to have others make them.  It's not that difficult!  Explore your creative side &  I've mad it easy for you- fear free! ! I was sent an image from a young woman who made the 'Honey jar card in DE!  It turned out terrific and she made it herself (without the printout) with my instruction,  with feeling so crummy it really came at the perfect moment. Nice to see & it gave me a little boost - I had to make the pocket card which has been in my mind for over a week. 

It was a lovely way to spend a Saturday - it took me longer with this cold' but I feel worse when I don't paint so I decided to try & then the next thing I know it was complete  and I felt accomplished and ready for my next nap! lol  This card was fun, make your own, use my template.. It's really easy to paint the front, it's more or less shades of blue pointed with a BIG brush then some lines with a finer brush and a bit of red. You would only need to buy  2 colors- because  you can make the darker shaded by mixing the two to get a purple :D  Below is the image containing the pocket contents!
Print it out, cut them out and put them in your pocket! 
Have fun! - What might you leave out or add in?  
I'd include a real joint for fun too-  thats the idea behind the card you could add a gift card, stickers, cash - anything that's slightly 'flat'. I'm keeping this card! It looks cute on my desk! 

See below to see how to make this card! Share with someone you love or try to make one for yourself!  I hope what ever your plans you have a LOVELY day!   & btw- Im continuing to make cards filled with love all month  & all share another soon - I've been busy with some fun templates- wait until you see how creative 'You' can be!

​The free download printable "pocketstuff"  image is below!
Supplies I used:  
Water color blank cards (and envelope)
paper for pocket goodies (or printed version*)
Print and glue onto cardboard first for extra strength! 
Gouache paint:  red & blue  You can use any pant  or supplies- I suggest red & blue ;)
paint brushes 1 large flat and one small detail.
scissors,  white craft glue

Made with TLC & THC
​Georgia 

!! I realize the condom was an after thought!   I've been married 26 years people. 
The condom was an after thought..   so just add the REAL deal!
​Which is much better than the sentiment anyway!  xox G  

I follow a few artists on Instagram..
I'm grateful to them for sharing their gift- this artist in particular is by far one of the most talented I've seen. I also appreciate he uses gouache.
Baotpham
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXV3_kygUwt/?taken-by=baotpham
 
A MUST  see is his youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brnlSZz1PV8&feature=youtu.be
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If you want to become a better 'anything' you must work at it constantly..
better artist, cook, bird whisperer .. human.

I thought Id have some fun and here is my result... I use black paper so I had to paint all around the kitty, the thing about imitating others, you never get it the same- good! 
It was more a lesson in "watching" than anything else.. I would not even attempt one of his 'beautiful girls' - he has a style all his own.  Don't be intimidated by other artists - ever.
Everyone can achieve their own style - it's fun to  try something different and with gifted artist like this 'showing' us what to do-  the key is... just KEEP doing it over & over.
Never mind the painting- the process is lovely.  

Do not expect to get results like a artist who draws every day- if you do not. 

Happy Halloween! It's still a black cat!  
Boo

​Georgia

Below is his image from his instagram page.. I highly reccomend you check him out.
His level of detail is incredible... seeing the two kitties side by side made me giggle, I can see my style 'creep into his with this Halloween Black Fungi kitty!      lol  

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This cartoon is just to show you simply the hypocrisy surrounding these laws' and those who make them.  In Canada  we are permitted to have limitless amounts of alcohol in our homes.  Growing up- who had a "home bar?"  Oh my gosh, the first bar I remember was so cool at the time- a little thing set up - complete with 2 stools and tons of booze for Friday night entertaining with friends. Saturday and Sunday too.   Later in life my dad had a huge bar built in the basement "Billys Bar" it was really something, sports themed with mirrors along the back wall  and every shelf (glass) was covered in bottles of booze - some 80% PROOF, gifts from friends over the years. My dad was in the car business and he would come home with cases of booze at christmas, to drink and give. It was the norm and still is for many- many homes still have a bar in the corner if not an entire 'Man Cave" - much like my dad had way back before they became a "thing". There is NO LIMIT to the amount of alcohol we can have in our home. No limit on the cases of beer we can have- heck- some build furniture out of them cases.. until they need the money for empties. 

How many homes have wine cellars? I like a nice wine, although I've really have not drank since I bet my friend Chris- if he cut back on his meat consumption - I wouldn't drink. Not even one drop over the holiday weekend. It was not noticed or missed. We can have limitless amounts of wine in our homes, red, white, rose and don't forget the sparkling! We can have a bar & a wine cellar in our homes.

Cannabis- it will be regulated and IF you have OVER the permitted amount in your home, you can still be arrested. It won't happen. Unless you have a crazy amount- good luck, I don't understand the thinking- it's still keeping us under control- an attempt to anyway. It's still prohibition. CONTROL over our lives & choices. 
The federal government also proposed possession limits for adults and youth. Under the federal proposal, adults would be allowed to have up to 30 grams of dried legal cannabis, while people under 18 years old could have up to five grams.

We can  get fall down drunk at a friends bar- at 9 in the morning if we choose (some do) yet  we won't be able to have a cannabis party- it will be too expensive and with the limit- we might let some smell our best bud- but we won't be sharing or comparing.  lol  
Actually most cannabis consumers do share, they have a better attitude and understand the lies surrounding the plant.  It's all fear mongering.  Who will stick to this law?  
Cannabis  has many strains- with many different results from feeling more energized to some that calm you down, some help my mind and others help my body. I look forward to all the varieties which will be offered to people!

WARNING- many for the first time will get  HIGH. I've yet to meet anyone yet who stripped and ran naked though the streets once they have consumed cannabis- if someone does it will be more about the exhibitionist than the cannabis.

It's simple until you know: just go slow.  
Tiny bowls, Tiny puffs.. tiny bites & wait. 
Learn to know how cannabis makes you feel, slowly.. and then collect a strain or two- for the mood you want. I always have a few strains to choose from & have my favourites.  Now to start the day & calm my twitch - #humbervalleykush.. later some #grapeescape for some  great gardening work to be done - this is what I do when I'm high, no lie.

More examples of Canadian cannabis fear mongering coming soon.

With Love
G

I forgot to mention this cartoon was inspired by comment on FB.
I asked him to explain & he did... clearly the thoughts of many Canadians.
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"In our cabinet we have about twenty bottles of different liquors. As well,  I have many bottles of wine. I don’t intend to drink them all at once neither will I sell them to anyone else. Why is the proposed limit of x amount of grams or you go to jail valid. I don’t smoke weed myself but I would think that regular smokers could also enjoy different types of weed. Why could they not have a collection to draw from. Not all weed is the same flavor or strength. Anyone can make their own beer or wine at home for their own use so why would there be a limit (within reason) on weed. In my mind this is not legalization.

At last my love has come along! The only love I need.. Cannabis
It's perfect for long walks - on the beach or in the woods.  
It makes me feel better when blue..
It inspires creativity!  Help ease my physical & mental pain...

Rose colored glasses? No thanks, I'll take green.

Just a little painting/glitter fun- Editorial tomorrow Regarding 
our new Cannabis Regulations in Canada... are you F*cing kidding me?
Sounds like an American politician made some of these rules. 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTYzrMPgYVn/?taken-by=georgia.toons
^^^ For a  little video of this piece  & NOTE  > Listen to 'Bird' in the background!
LOL he loves this song me too.  

At last.
With Love
g


Editorial cartoon regarding New Canadian Cannabis  regulations Tomorrow.