An awakening from a nap today drew me to one conclusion...
Stay outside & offline as much as possible.
This is what is best right NOW.

I'm going to do what I love to do...  paint.
I'm starting some new editorials too.
It is tiring - words, when I'm confident I can accomplish it with art.

"WE" had the best shopping experience at Walmart (finally, thank God) - with Poppy on the weekend. It restored my faith in Walmart employees (Keswick ones anyhow)  & a new understanding of service dogs  - pint size as they may be..  was very much appreciated. Thank you, made me feel good all the way home- pulling my new 'fancy' lined bundle buggy.. lol  -  Thinking to myself - (head held high')  Go Ahead! Judge us...  (those driving past).  When's the last time you walked anywhere let alone carried your purchases home.  
Thank you Walmart the struggle has been real & now I feel it is over.
We needed that. .. So much so Poppy is posing for a Thank you card.
I shall deliver it on our next adventure.

I'm not even 'opening'  e mail for a few days - unless it's Jim Carey - asking if I want to hang out and paint - in the middle of nowhere.  He is one of two, I currently relate to on Instagram.  Until then.

I am in good hands...   Gods.
With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Below : I finished the 'privacy screen',  all it needs now is a clear coat and off it goes.
              It gave me an idea for a fun little privacy screen of my own.. stay tooned.

Something happened I did not expect..  I knew I would be happy when Cannabis finally became legal but happy - doesn't quite cut it- I Am FUCKING ELATED!
                                          I CAN'T FUCKING BELIEVE IT!!
If Justin Trudea was here I would be hanging off his neck (are you reading this Crusty?)  thanking him and hugging him and trying not to squeeze the life out of him - like Agnes with the Unicorn in 'Despicable me... Thank You Justin! Thank you for realizing above all else how Cannabis prohibition (drug prohibition) is harming Canadians because of unjust laws.  Thank you for letting Canadians decide how we should be able to enjoy ourselves. Thank you for ending the insanity of cannabis prohibition and setting an example for the rest of the world to witness and hopefully follow.  
* My son reminds me "it's not officially legal but it is unstoppable..."   now we just need the date, and that won't be long now.. a few weeks?

I read over and over again- of course a few politicians -still fear mongering, still stalling- the Conservative government - would have found a million excuses and kept sending our youth to jail -  I would now like to see  convictions overturned  for cannabis offences- especially for simple offences like being busted for personal use.  I read so much my minds still swimming - the sense of relief you have no idea.. of course a little wave of  'I told you so..'  is there too. I told you so...  In our life time. 
The Sun, the moon & the truth- Cannabis is not what we have been led to believe for decades.  Yes, I've lost friends & family over cannabis arguments - sadly countless have- especially between parents and children (young adults)...  
Suddenly I don't feel as mush as a 'loss' as a 'CLEANSE'.  Good riddance.
Anyone who judges you over your personal use of cananbis - especially medically - speaks volumes about them.  Every time I read  "we need more education" - I actually chuckle- It's ALL we have been reading about as Canadians for over a year easily & lets face it  - we ALL should be somewhat responsible NOW for ourselves and for educating our OWN children on cannabis - the resources are abundant.

Yes, there will be problems, a few more hurdles- like marketing, products, dispensaries.. - a few humans will mess up- IF you try cannabis & it's not for you - duh- don't use it. How difficult is that - some people  just don't get it- they will consume cannabis & drink alcohol, they do now.. will  Canada wake up stoned and everyone start to get hight all the time - no, life will go on as is because we all still have bills to pay, lives to live and a purpose to fulfil.  After the realization finally set in- I found myself losing all feelings anger I've had... with  legalization come realization and who can ask for anything else?
Yesterday was one of the most peaceful days I've experienced in years.. napping  outdoors - I woke feeling  new hope about cannabis in Canada. 

Recently on IG - I 'unfollowed' anyone that had anything to do with cannabis- for a few reasons, mostly because when I'm missing my son-  seeing all his/our friends only makes me miss him more,  it's a constant reminder when I'm trying to focus on  other issues.  It has me wondering how does anyone break up in a relationship in this day with social media?! It would be harder to do and to move on..   & then I feel forlorn because it's all people I truly like (& care about) and have to re-follow.   Ha, so those I unfollow and re follow - I really like you.. hahaha, ahhhh social media. We all have bigger issues to be concerned with.  I'm sorry, I simply do what I feel works best... it's not always the case in hindsight.    

Now we need to focus on All that will continue to go right Canada - CELEBRATE!  

This is for Justin.. thank you.
https://globalnews.ca/video/4250359/justin-trudeau-compares-canada-to-an-even-tempered-mooseglobalnews.ca/video/4250359/justin-trudeau-compares-canada-to-an-even-tempered-moose  
Canada is a Moose.  A moose on the loose in a  cannabis garden  star gazing while grazing.

Thank You Canada -  for ending the insanity! 

With TLC& THC
​Georgia

My new 'thing' on Instagram is to find other 'Georgia's' - introduce myself and send them a card - 'Us 'Georgia's have to stick together'.. lol  Why not.. it started for fun - a curiosity- many  Georgia's have the same traits' -  Does this apply to people with your name? 
They are usually artistic- musically inclined and all are lovely - of course ;)  
 A while back I decided to "gift a Georgia - Georgie' an original.. a unicorn -Fuck Yeah!" & it was also my most serious mail mix up & Georgie' had to mail something back to Canada for me, hee hee.  Georgie liked her Unicorn and my style and asked if I would accept a commission - I was somewhat hesitant until she asked for it to be a 'Bear rendering' - of her & her honey!  I said - 'sure'.

Once I finally started -weeks later- I realized JUST how much I needed to paint my bears! Thank You Georgie.  It was a boost I needed - these bears turned out better than I imagined.
I looked over Georgie's Instagram  page, got a feel' & came up with these TWO loving creatures.  I also realized I do not wish to cover my bears in clothing, luckily Georgie has great hair & you can see it on her bear.

I painted them with  TLC & THC of course.
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​Georgia
 
 I spent yesterday reading about cannabis legalization in Canada!
WOW, I can believe cannabis is legal- the 'relief' I felt  was surpassing - even to myself
I can hardly drag myself from desk- painting Oh Happy Day!
Oh Canada!  Oh Cannabis - Thank God.

Thank you ..  Prohibition has failed (again) - the time for legalization was NOW.
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For a few reasons, I've decided not to print my  'magnificent mushroom', calendar  at this time - sorry to anyone who might have been interested in a copy.
I have other priorities right now more important I have to focus on.

It was a personal challenge I thoroughly enjoyed & I would encourage any artist to do the same.   I am very pleased with the results. 

I have something  to look forward to...
I  already have a lovely calendar for 2019 - Perhaps it will be great year.
Have a look below.. I might re-share it the 'first of every month in 2019.

All the mushrooms you see painted are real mushrooms, Magnificent in shape, size & colors!  Each mushroom I've actually seen as well alive in the woods during one foray or another - one of my favourites is 'Bleeding Tooth- February' - if you see it  'alive' you will be fascinated!   It was quite the education studying each one and learning about them..  October is also a prelude under a night sky - I'm going to make a 'Edible Mushroom'  calendar and for 202o  & finish with a 'Medicinal Mushroom' Calendar for 2021  because by then - Mushrooms will be available medicinally, I believe California will be the first, then Canada.   

With TLC & THC
Georgia

I read this interesting article on Rosanne Barr.. worth sharing.  
I somewhat agree with the article.  
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Jesus in the garden... getting creative.  
'Squesus'  -this was a remark made by one of Storms friends  that made me giggle.
I've said it before.. would Jesus be in a cubicle? Would he be working on Wall St.?
Would Jesus be all about Money?  Hardly.
My homeboy would be in his element amongst the plants. Teaching  THC & TLC
Jesus would be in the garden, surrounded by light, nature & love. 
The perfect garden right NOW would be the cananbis garden...  growing medicine to help ease the suffering of mind and body of countless others.  & yes Look at that enthusiasm!  Hee Hee - Jesus is Squeezing rosin.. If your not aware there is a process where cannabis is SQUEEZED under extreme pressure to  squeeze out 'Rosin'  to smoke. 

Leafy explains it simply here: www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/what-is-rosin
& some presses available (with video) here: https://heavy.com/marijuana/2017/09/top-best-rosin-press-cannabis-weed-wax-oil/   for any that are not aware and might interested.

Anything you NEED to know about Cannabis you can find out on line.
Some might want to invest in one of these machines- instead of purchasing from a dispensary,  it's amazing how fast these machines were developed- I remember a few years ago when everyone was pressing 'Rosin' with hair straighteners!  This is how  the cannabis industry is going - BOOMING.  At every turn Im reading about new product- drinks, foods, candies and guess what THEY are coming to Canada.

I'm a bit ashamed at the way some Canadians (government) are trying to ban advertising and creativity- my friend Crusty Rusty called me yesterday and said  "They are trying to stop people like you!"   People like me? A criminal?
Yep - in the mind of some right NOW - I am a dangerous offender... for what you ask?
Drawing Cannabis related work - in a positive light.
AND yes - some of my work is pretty darn cute too! Wait until you see my next card - also to promote cannabis.  You see the last time I checked - we lived in a free country Canada - able to express ourselves and speak up for what we stand for & I am doing exactly that.

Eventually my work will be seen, I've no doubts.   So I keep at it- EVERY DAY.  
You see there is NO way - perhaps lots of balking and fear mongering - but when the LCBO can advertise, send out glossy magazines, commercials, give paraphernalia - like hats & beach balls with bear branding on it, sponsor concerts and other community events- IT IS against OUR HUMAN rights NOT to be able to do the same and I will fight for mine because I BELIEVE in them, so will many others. I REALLY hope these BIG dispensaries (with big busks)  start this legal battle A.S.A.P., so it will be dismissed and we can get on with things.   Why shouldn't they be able to promote their product?  It's ridiculous .

Good F*CKING luck  all  Hypocrites in stopping Cannabis branding and shaming.  
Our Govenrment's approach still screams Fear Mongering and that IS what CONFUSES ADULTS AND CHILDREN. It is SHAMING cannabis consumers and our government will  be ashamed of that fact alone sooner or later- watch and see.

Preventing Canadians from succeeding in a WORLD WIDE market right now- is what  is happening, preventing Canada from showing the rest of the world HOW creative we are!  
How proud, how professional...
Does any of this make sense to anyone?
This bullshit- fear mongering about the children is only a SMOKE screen. 
Do you know how many LCBO stores are in Ontario alone? Hmmmm.. Do you know the numbers of children that are effected by alcohol abuse?
Cannbis is PROVEN safer than alcohol time and time again YET cannabis  is treated like a killer? Prove it.

The fines they are stating that will still exist to people who sell cannabis - how is this cannabis legalization? Why are we giving the police so much money to enforce something that will now be legal?  I see many NEW court cases starting and being WON but US the PEOPLE. 

With TLC & THC

Every year people get sick, some even die  eating wild mushrooms. Misidentify a mushroom and you might end up in Emerg. or worse. This is not fear mongering- it's fact.. children & pets included - dogs occasionally eat mushrooms - not my gils - ***I highly recommend as soon as you see your puppy/dog sniffing a wild mushroom -  !Smack that butt with a firm "NO!"   I don't claim to be dog expert but I've learned a few things that work - I've learned them because I lost a dog to a pill overdose & I never want anyone else to experience that.   My girls don't eat anything  even if I throw them something - they let it drop & sniff.  
Ha Ha - drop & sniff..    That is easy to teach your dog, occasionally  when throwing them 'treats' sneak in a chunk of lemon.  It won't hurt your dog but it will teach them to not just eat everything. 

 Destryoing Angel  is common, I've seen it nearly every foray I've gone on..  they resemble white button mushrooms when smaller -- easy to be tempted if a mushroom fan' being a 'mushroom fan' is not good enough. IF you are going to eat white mushrooms BE AN EXPERT.  Some poisonous mushrooms  also grow close to 'cousins' not poisonous - making it all the more confusing. 

Over the years from what I've heard, discussed and researched I no longer eat ANY mushrooms RAW  & I recently have decided to stop eating portobello due to what I've been reading &  Paul Stamets opinion,  I think he knows his stuff...  I am grateful for his honesty.  

KNOW your mushrooms- KNOW what you put into your body & educate your children.. I'm not sure I would teach a small child to eat any mushrooms they 'find' - I'd teach them to NOT  eat any UNTIL positive... I guess too, it depends on the kids - I've seen few mini mycologists at the forays who have no issues KNOWING which mushrooms are good & bad - either way  education is required.
One of the best ways is to join the Mycological society of Toronto & go on Forays!  
Stay safe in nature- & when you DO learn whats' edible- you are in for a treat.
Many IMO- tastier than MEAT really, shiitake are on the lunch menu today.
Save a life eat a mushroom ;)   More on Mushrooms soon.
Remember All mushrooms are edible... once.  

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

New Canabis work next! 
Jesus in the garden again, this time with a funny twist. I love my homeboy!  
One of Storms friends made a comment - it stuck in my head.. you'll see it on paper - Next!
So much Cannabis news!
Are you ready Canada?

My third gardening beauty.. taking a little break.
Ladies- get control of your cannabis- 4 plants - learn how to grow your own goodness.
Cannabis is  a beautiful, interesting, vibrant plant & it's 'the female' which gives us the bud to heal our hearts.

Beautiful just as every woman is beautiful. Many different strains - just like US!

I feel if more women learn to grow it it's a step to empowerment!
Grow your own medicine! Write some books - teach others.
Grow your own and continue to grow.

Inspired by love you can not fail.
Plants love love.
​Seeds, soil & sunshine.. TLC and time.


Check out this young female Canadian Cannabis Entrepreneur  -  TIMES are changing Canada! It's high time!   ;)
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With TLC & THC
​Georgia

With TLC & THC 
​Georgia

Lot's of time to think. 
Now that Storm has moved I find myself thinking about moving on myself.
Why stay 'here?  For the dogs... for the pool?   A Gazebo...  STUFF?
Why stay?  Is this 'house' worth it?
Why stay?  Convenience?  Comfort?
There is nothing convenient or comfortable being in a house where there is no love.
The dogs love me..   :)   Thank God.  Bird too. 

I'm taking some time off - going on a mini 'silent' retreat.  
I enjoy not speaking  - it physically gives my face a break, not speaking means not triggering my condition - and there are days I will do what ever it takes to try to get  break from 'this, the past week between the weather (pressure from rain),  added stress - I had 3 conversations on the phone each time I explained first - "I have a condition that causes me literal pain to speak on the phone"  so I don't like to repeat myself, thinking it  would be addressed by those in charge, so I don't have to repeat over and over.. Especially NOT to someone who just wants to hear gossip.
I want to go directly to have problem addressed  promptly - wouldn't  you?
                    Do you think any of these strangers cared?   No.  
They didn't give a fuck how I felt - so I thought why should I -  and I became BLUNT.  
Blunt & quick to the point & WILL again if need be.    
They wanted to 'gossip'.. and I don't give a fuck about gossip, nor do I have the time - I have better thing to do - like paint!  It has made this past week a nightmare, physically.
No medicine seems to be helping and I have absolutely had enough.
I can't even paint through it - lots of napping going on.

Time to take a break, go within & catch up on art work a few are waiting for, thank you for your continued patience,  I'm grateful people appear to understand - the longer I take.. the more thought  I've put into your art.

The personal project  I am currently working on also requires more concentration & focus,
time to take it to the next level.  

                With God all things are possible & the possibilities are ENDLESS.

Georgia 
​with TLC & THC

There is this good news: Finally.  

Well it's election time in Ontario - are you going to vote?  A few days ago I said: NO!
Because it's like watching a mini Trump campaigne- all the bull- I can't choose between the 3 evils.  As for  Kathleen Wynee - she's out - #sorrynotsorry Kathleen!  Do you believe that is how she starts a debate #sorrynotsorry - in other words 'oh well, screw you tax payers'...  I mean that's what I got from #sorrynotsorry, she is not.  The other woman running - why grace this page with her name... I feel is equally as 'disillusioned's Kathlen.  
How's your HYDRO bill Ontario? The past hydro increase has forced some to decide between food and light. Fact.

About that 'Poppy remark.. my dad was in the war and a legion member until he died, my mom still is - she carries the flag in all the parades, my parents both contributed much - mostly time - the legion was their social life and my mom has been  a Poppy Promoter - I got one of the best bird feeders -my 'poppy feeder'- they sold to raise money for the legion . The poppy is a symbol of remembrance for all who lost their LIVES - it's as symbolic as any flag and world known to suggest we toss them in the trash - is one of the trashiest political remarks I've heard... and to have someone who puts 'Hitler quotes' on their face book page? Pro-Hitler.  Yikes.   It's just a Poppy? It's just a confederate flag. It's just a statue..
It's just a leaf.
Symbols are powerful.

Doug.  I'm guess I'm in favour of Doug...  I feel his brother was a good Mayor- personal life adventures aside, and I believe he will try to be also for Toronto and his brother. I think he would do the best job. Doug it is... because what are the options?  Not vote?  If you don't take the time to vote - you not expressing your wishes.  Many say voting does not matter- it does to me... I know that I've tried to make a difference with my opinion, and that is better than doing nothing.They all sound a little Trumpish'  best way is to address them,  call them out  as he is called out on his daily lies.  

It's HOT - hot, hot.  Even the girls are finding it hot, we had to come in for a break.
Painting at the gazebo season. I had a friend the other day sitting in the gazebo and she saw my bee & almost slapped him! LOL - I was about to slap her!  I blurted out at her swinging arm - That's BEE - just say "Hi Bee!"  She looked at me- knows me- I'm not joking and said "Hi Bee."  Bee looked at her and flew off.  WTF people- LEAVE the bees alone- you don't hurt them - they won't hurt you. The only times I've ben stung - I brought it on. 
I am working on a large piece for a balcony- for privacy. I was able to design what ever I want so I'm having some HOT tropical fun.. the next few days - it's what I'll be sharing, I'm working on several projects at once big board outside - Gouache on inside. :D   Some might want to try something like this - Please, keep in mind I have permission from the landlord too, my contractor & I have discussed in detail how to attach it to the balcony.  A new buildings gone up across the street  the balcony has  open (bars) at one end - this Trompe l'oeil will bring a bit of fun & a lot of privacy, sun & weather protection with VERY little space taken.  I'm amazed how few use their balconies- occasionally on PIN I see some incredibly decorated little places of Bliss! Why not?
Get outside.  Eat, dine, read, chill out on your balcony.
 
I was outside today in my office - with a pool ;) dogs, not caring about anything listening to the birds  and I have to say- those who KNOW me know I'm not joking when I say:
           Prayer changes things.  Prayer & giving thanks for what we already have.
​I'm thankful to God & to Norm he's  had part in building me this lovely little oasis.
It really  is a little piece of heaven on earth. .. missing my son from time to time but it's getting easier - easier because he messages me  a 'hello' at least once a day.  The rest- is what it is.. I choose to focus on all that's going to go RIGHT.  A few photos of the process below! I anticipate being done by the weekend! Fingers crossed. 

With TLC & THC
Georgia