The vaccine will keep us  alive!      Hurry. LINE UP!!  Phhhhbt.  Hmmmm.. will it? 
What about those side effects.. in 3 years.  Will the vaccine change  by then for the evolving pandemic - probably.  

How many vaccines will we put into our bodies before we can't handle anymore? 

There is no vaccine for all those who will suffer from job loss, shut downs, poverty & hunger, domestic abuse.. loneliness - a shot in the arm won't help any of these situations.  
Statement heard on a CBC podcast 'IDEAS' not my origianl idea regarding on how to address the pandemic.

AS our Canadian politicians WARN & put the fear of GOD in us “WEAR A MASK!! STAY HOME!!” Then travel to tropical islands  and LIE about it by posting illusions on Instagram - sneaky fucker. Has there ever been such hypocrisy for all to SEE?   In my opinion it should end up in an automatic loss of ‘entitlement’ to the POLITICIANS who pretend to support & represent ALL Canadians.. from the beaches of another country - during a global pandemic. Clearly they can’t resist the CHEAP travel deals.. worth the cost of covid.

No wonder we don’t trust what politicians tell us anymore as Walmart Costco & Amazon thrive… Doug Ford, just another  ‘leader of the pack’ it appears but they all push the ‘miracle vaccine!’…     It seems a little ‘too good to be true’…   does it not?

In the states.. some are olny getting 1/2 the vaccine now,  you know - the same vaccine that states we need to have 2 doses for it to work.   What is it? One or two?  Will the new vaccine work for the new Covid strains? Hmmm I can't find a POSITIVE response anywhere - it MIGHT. & if you have the vaccine - you should isolate still for 2 weeks- -it could take that long. but if you have covid- no point. FUCKED up confusion on a global scale. I'll wait.

The days are getting longer… more daylight to paint!
You were created to create- go create something.   
​Next- these two (below) - a source of constant amusement, thank God.
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Have you Smudged lately? 

I learned about smudging and incense long ago and have burned incense in particular daily for at least a decade, as an awareness of God & offering 'UP in smoke’ my intentions & prayers to God.  Painting sessions are always started by lighting a small candle, incense & usually a joint so I can really contemplate colour before I paint. 

I try to smudge every few months.. I smudged the evening I moved into this house.
I was gifted a Cedar smudge for Christmas which I appreciated, enjoyed  & it inspired me to make a ‘tiny smudging prayer book’ created with love… 
Click on the image to print- you could make and print & give with a smudge you create,  if you want to educate another - it’s a good start.  The prayer inspired by one I found on line & simplified for the tiny book , created with love & ‘cleansing intentions’.   You should do a little research first, it’s quite interesting.   I think “our” minds could use a little cleaning, since we’ve all cleaned our toilets & floors a little more than usual.

This tiny Smudge Prayer was joyfully created to share with you. 
I believe in the power of prayer.
Printed on one page, you cut down the red line (in the middle) and fold so  - it read’s like a tiny book, a fun tiny project for any idea. Enjoy!  The next created printable will be some pretty birds to print & hang, it’s a grey winter so far.  
I’ll be attempting to make at least one printable a month in 2021   

                   Prayer is the most important tool for your mission to the world.  
            People many refuse our love or reject our message, but they are defenceless  
                                                        against our prayers.                                                      
                                                                                              ~ Rick Warren

​You were created to create.
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2021 the year of the OX.
​In like a big stubborn OX. 
It will be another year with covid lockdowns, masks and 'vaccine shaming' & job loses, increased suicide rate and opiate deaths will continue to raise. Moooooooooo

I'm excited for 2021 - a new year - the 'date' is just another,  not a day to get drunk- quite the opposite. Should start your new year fresh,  AWAKE and energized  or start it hung over and feeling sick & depressed  the choice IS yours. The new year can be seen as a reset', a clean slate. This way of thinking/imagining allows me to say "goodbye" to the past year and all it's bullshit (Ox in this case) & forgive  the past year and those in it  &  look forward to a new year  with new hope.   I'm looking forward to witnessing new creativity surrounding  working, entertaining and living. From what I'm reading rent will drop and more apartments will be available - affordable living in the city - go figure...  we are already in January  soon Spring will be here before know it and it will be time to plant a garden!

I noticed someone I've always liked, posting some 'vaccine shaming' - knocking those  & their intelligence not not wanting to get the vaccine.  It was a good lesson for me to 'see'...      I like this person - does he even realize he appears right now: to be a nasty, judgemental ass.
Frankly, it's quite the eye opener on a few levels.  Allowing anyone to put something in our body is the ultimate test of human rights - our government is stating it is NOT mandatory - but others will sure let you know what they think - DO they think?  I've researched the effects of medicine more than most due to having a child who was expected to take several medicines (& I did not agree then! THANK GOD) &  I have experienced serious allergic reactions to "medicine" in the past.   I don't care what anyone 'THINKS',  I will wait - up to 3 years and watch the numbers of cancer rates and birth defects before I vaccinate & with a changing  Covid- will the vaccine even work in 3 years- or will we be expected to have another and another..

For ANYONE who thinks - I'm being ignorant research Thalidomide babies, just one example there are countless examples and more recent - I am not making this up, just sharing our history so we don't repeat it.      Thalidomide babies. 

If you THINK this 'doesn't happen anymore' - the ignorance does not lie with ME..  
so, I am staying off line - off social media 'currently -  so I don't send this person a message telling him not to be such an asshole -  because i KNOW, he is behaving from FEAR.  I will not contribute to this fearful mindset and knocking others for what they choose to do with their OWN bodies.  & really - who cares what some stranger on social media thinks?   Some who sits on their phone and  'comments nasty remarks on others pages' all day - is the last opinion, I'm taking seriously.   We are NOT God, we are still very much capable of making medical errors... long term side effects - for medicine not tested long term  is an accident waiting to happen. I hope I am proven wrong... in 3 years.  
  
I am also done  justify my actions to anyone... ever.
The Lord knows my intentions - I'm Good.
Fearful -not me.  Faith FULL.   
By the grace of God.
I'm excited for 2021...  in like an OX  Strong, stubborn & powerful.

Lockdown begins for Ontario today. Boxing day- boxed in.
Playing with paint & pondering the end 2020 a year of death & isolation due to Covid -19.
for many... not me. 2020 was one of the best years of our lives & I acknowledge it - to thank God.. Forever grateful for Gods timing in particular.  Grateful- Full of lessons I did not plan on learning, some good & some bad, some involving humans, a GERM... ALL helpful for a brighter wiser 2021.     I  enter 2021 grateFULL by the grace of God  - I can breath & am feeling anything BUT boxed in - I broke the box & draw outside the lines - in the forest!

I like purple... did you know no flags have the colour purple.  
Do you know why?  I do NOW.. I go into 2021 all the wiser with a new appreciation for purple.   ​Check out After Skool: ​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYB-pmNs4VQ
Time to smudge my house for the new year with some lovely Cedar & PAINT something  Illuminated.

Merry Christmas.

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Another lock down was to be announced - then we had a blackout - amen.
To think, I thought: 'Rogers was not a great internet provider..  I can asure you the problem up here is real (lol)  apprently it is being addressed on a huge scale.  We had no service for a couple of days.  It was nice for the break - just remindng me.. I need a break. 
I've spoke to a few feeling the same, frustration with 'some' on social media with covid enhancing emotions.. has me tempted to say something I might not say if I remembered  some are fearful. Some are also struggling with things - others are not, tensions are building, understandably. 

NOW is NOT the time to GET your ass in jail.  It's not good.
If you FEEL like you are in prison during this 'lockdown' -  I have learned all outside visits have been cut off,  NOT being permitted even 1 hour of fresh air for weeks/months - (a human right), not getting the service they need, the food they are use to - lots of stuff and n0 control = aniexiety is ^.    not getting the safety  re cleaning, supplies, masks- like the rest of the population  & they certinally can not keep up with sickness in there.   It is very stressful in jail right now  (including staff)...  I guess, all those in there - needed the extra lesson?
The more I understand, the less I judge.
Keep calm, wash you hands.  Have Faith.  

I made myself a Jesus Positive message paitning! lol  
It turned out great! It made me giggle a few times.
& I store the extra messages in the back of this wooden canvas with a strip of paper glued into place. Easy  Peasy!  I glued a magnet on the back of the wooden canvas, and used one on the front to hold the cards.  The magnet I used was recycled,  I forget from what - but it is strong.  One of the strongest smallest magnets I recycled was from a front closing bra!  
Hee hee  Bra? What's that?  I've not bound my boobs once since moving here. Yay.

Then, I painted two tiny reindeer (two sides - one deer) that is the only Christmas Decor.
Good.  Bah Humbug. I embrace my inner GRINCH.  IF it means it will END  'THIS'.. what ever this IS - I don't even know... I know a break would be a good rest for the brain & soul.
Tomorrow, will be my last post for a few.

Recently, I re-read Brave New World, anyone ready for a cup of Soma?  I was reminded about a movie I watched over 10 years ago -  I googled, I'd forgotten that it was to represent the future - 2022. I watched Soylent Green 10 years ago, I am sure I shrugged it off easier than today.  It's got me wondering about all these Science 'Fictions'.  
Don't shoot the messenger, ' I did not create this film forcast but I do have a message:
​                                         Start planning your Garden. NOW
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Be it a balcony or backyard- it's your duty - just like in war time plan to plant a Victory Garden to help feed yourself & family & friends and others who are or will be struggling. 
Soylent Green is a movie once seen, you cannot unsee.. so perhaps pass.  Pass but don't be in denial, plan your garden & learn how to jar your goods.  Food shortage is a reality for too many and is growing due to the pandemic - it's complicated but understandable once you educate yourself on why, many reasons from actual lockdown to  not producing fast enough, pandemic purchasing and price increases, not being able to source ingredients as easily - it's what some might refer to as a  'Cluster Fuck'.  The awesomeness of the internet - NOW - you can learn so much from these humans who have already started the mindest a few years and teach others how to prepare.    

Do I think we'll be dining on Soylent Green anytime soon, 2022 - no.  Will food shortages happen & prices skyrocket - YES. Planning where to put the garden, no grass - all built up boxes for easy access, fenced in from critters - I don't need grass - nor do the dogs we have a forest to discover.  It's also fun to plan a garden in December.

Tonight is the Christmas Star! I'm excited to see it & paint something special for Christmas.
Today - finishing my 'Home Boy message centre painting'  (hee hee)  some positive loving affirmation going into 2021. Did you know some Canadians spell 'centre' and not center... We do.  Stay Healthy.
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