What does it all mean?
Bears & Caves...  For years I've been dreaming about bears, ask my closest friends or mom - for a while I  thought I'd be attacked by a bear,  I do live in Canada - and it is a possibility.  Then slowly I started to paint a bear..  soon I could not get Bear off my mind, what started as a book mark has advanced to bears frolicking in the Garden of Love... and NOW I'm off to California.. What's on the flag?
A Big Brown Bear.  

I've also dreamt of California, not Southern but the North,  lol - I laugh because I've never been and could not distinguish one end from the other but my dreams have  bear hugging happening in the North in the mountains!  Who knows what this means. Are there Mountains in the North?

Recently I'm  also seeing caves in France, I've been seeing caves for a few months and thought they were in the USA but again I just cant help  feel it's France.
It's not exactly dreaming.. it's visions while I sleep.  No rhyme or reason.  No story to tell.
Images vibrant, colorful, PEACEFUL and leave me feeling loved.  Of course I desire to paint them the next day.  No wonder I like these dreams &  can't remember the last time I had a nightmare.  My nightmare days are over.

Waking up feeling loved, peaceful, rested (usually on only a few hours a night)  and a smile slowly creeps across my face.  Bring on my Bears.

Am I DREAMING...  You tell me?
Or was it God showing the way all along...  Adventure awaits!
I've just not been paying so much attention - hee hee hee
After all, I am going to California.  Whats on the flag?  
Bear Hugged in a cave in France? Bring it on!  
I'm ashamed I though I'd be eaten by a bear -  As If (not enough meat on me)  
God has bigger plans for me than bear munchies.  
I can't wait!

What are you dreaming about?
Are you paying attention?
Stop wasting time & surrender- you will be amazed at the miracles that await.
I've done my own version of the California Flag.. I'll display it soon.

I want to share about a book, a positive, spiritual, uplifting book & I love it.  
It's to encourage goodness & favour & remind us of Gods love and it's a 31 day thing..
I'm almost done. I purchased  it before I knew of  California.
I finish it on the day I leave for California.  wow.. o.k.      
Such a grin on my face. God has sense of humour.
I read in it yesterday: Pray bold prayers and expect big and believe big.  
Well! All I could say to this was:   Done.   
I can't think of any bigger.    It asked... what's you hearts deepest desire?

What is your hearts deepest desire?
It's coming.  God promised.
Pssssssst.. he promised us all by the way.
You just have to believe & work at it.

                       When we focus on our gratitude,
                      the tide of disappointment goes out
                          and the tide of love rushes in.
                                                               - Kristin Armstrong -

Looking forward to seeing the tide!  
So close now Bear can smell the salt air.

Cannabis too is always present, while awake and dreaming. No kidding.
What's your spirit animal?  lol    I took a test on line- what was my result?
​
With Love 
g

'Will the Poppy's even been in bloom?
Who cares.. I smile,  I've just spent the last three days in my imagination admiring & painting them.

I'm very excited & a bit anxious now & of course have a gazillion things to do before I leave, mostly make sure Bird  will be o.k..  As you might be aware I've been quite the hermit the past few years - and now I'm off to Orange County,  blessed it's with a  friend who lives there & is going to show me around.  I landed once sitting in the front cockpit between two handsome pilots!  It was my dad who saw me landing, he was beaming! That's my girl!  lol  
The same dad  was on the plane with me at a later date only he was in the cargo dept.  
It was a unique experience.   Peaceful in many ways.. and I was able to take a special trip with him.   How many people can say that?  I'm glad we didn't fly alone' on that journey. Flying alone is clearly on  my mind.  
 
Perhaps this time Poppy & I will join the pilots!  Hardly- I'm sure things have changed since 9/11.  How blessed I've been.  I won't be alone! I'll have Poppy on my lap - Oh My Gouache Poppy & I in California.   We even have matching beach attire (not intentional!)

You absolutely know - I love 'what' I do - every day- I am God Blessed- to be able to sit here paint, listen to music e mail friends, spend time with my dogs- family and more but  with this  condition- I get no rest some days,  even lying down to nap is out of my control, I'll nap when it lets me. Good thing I love to paint & not sleep.  I am blessed also with cannabis- which keeps me doing all I love & loving every stroke.  Not taking deadly addictive pain medications that won't help.   I'm currently smoking Humber Valley Kush for any who can try it.. here I sit still working/playing at 1:50 and will be up at 5 happily anxious to start painting again!  That's a testament to  a medicine if ever.   Side effects? Giggling and a great sleep.

I never blame God for my health issues.  
I blame human evolution, chemicals, man made problems, poor food choices, too much Alcohol, not enough water.  Not being educated on many things - like inner strength, peace, meditation..    What better place to realign? The California sunshine.  

Now if I could pick the perfect plane mate to sit beside me it would be..  hmmm 5 hours they would have to be funny and amusing a little handsome.. One time I sat beside this super nice, friendly funny hunk, we laughed all the way to the Bahamas..  my 2 girlfriends were admittedly  jealous- lol   so, this time lets try for Stephen Colbert..  but I prefer grey hair.. Jeff Goldblum - yes, he would be the perfect flight companion!
​Ooooohhh on the fly with the fly! Giving  me goose bumps! 
Or Broadway bear of course.

Miracles come true.  

Broadway lifts Bear...  he makes her smile. 
It's amazing how powerful that is.


With Love
g

Sing it Jerry!  

Making millions around the world feel good with his words, music & actions. 
A Tiny Terrapin Jerry Turtle Tribute.
​
With Love
G

California coast bears.  Almost complete.
​California Poppies..  Look them up.
Will they be in bloom?  
It dos not matter  they have been in bloom for the past few days in my mind.
I loved every second.. every stroke.

Almost complete.. now, a perfect way to start this day.

With Love
g

It's been quite a while since I've been on an adventure. 
My mind racing with several issues as I try to make sure I'm all organized.
Poppy is ready - I imagine.  Am I?   Of course.

The universe still conspires & it continues to all fall into place..
I'll start to stress over something & think - there is no point.  
What's the worse that can happen?   Pelicans will  scoop up my sketch book?
Joshua Boulet is in Oakland California & assures me he will work his way to OC so he and I can draw on the beach! This has been on my 'bucket/To Do  list - ever since Josh & I became friends long ago at the first EXPO, I still remember that first E mail I sent him.
He has had the pleasure of drawing the ocean several times over.  

Will this trip get any better?

Whatever 'problem'  that  trotted crossed my mind  have again looked after themselves.. 
Trusting in God has it's rewards.   Friends with good intentions, positive wishes & prayers help too.   I've no doubts it's why I'm on my way.    
   
Bears are on my desk as I post..  Broadway & Bear  exploring an unknown area of the garden.  Broadway as Cheeky as ever.. I think I might have painted a pose similar - but  I just DO them, they arise from  my soul & passion and pose which ever way they choose. I don't look at the others I've already painted - they are in a binder. 'The Book Of Bears.'
As I glance at it a smile slowly crosses my face, it can't be helped this furry, love expressing  compulsion.  I'm feverish to get back at them on the thunderous wet, grey morning.

A Jerry Garcia idea...  Inspired by some PINS Stephen Boehme PIN'd.. I can't wait to see what he is doing.  My rendition is  going to be cute!

This vacation planning takes a lot out of you...   lol  
I've had to do very little except confirm our tickets.   
Blessed Indeed.  

I've got 'black boards' cuts to size - 14  & several smaller & blank cards of course!  
A painting a day while I'm away!  A card for someone to warm up my heart & hands each morning!  Then Off to the ocean for our morning stroll. 
Mostly...  I shall go where my sails take me!  

On my 'ToDo' list I added today:
http://www.gitesinthelanguedoc.co.uk
Why Not!?  I literally dream about the caves in France.  Just like I use to dream about bears,  I know I'm going to see them one day in the near future. 

Do you still dream or No? Will you stay or Will you Go?
If your going to dream DREAM - DREAM!   
Imagine - what could God provide me in my perfect world. 
I Imagine &  it's going to be better than I imagine.  I know.

With Love
g

Back to Broadway on my mind & my canvas.