The Happy Hippie 2010. One of my earliest cartoons to help with cannabis education.
Seems like yesterday.
When I read how addiction often starts with an injury or pain & how brutal overdoses from opiates are right now, in some places - more died from suicide the past few years, than covid. I think back to a conversation with Sick Kids, suggesting I put my son on liquid codeine & morphine for pain management - but warned, he'd probably have organ failure after a few years, AS well as all the side effects.. Because of cannabis - other substances more harmful were avoided. Cannabis is still not an easily obtainable option for sick children, it should be. It's a very difficult time for parents with sick children, it's such an emotional heart wrenching journey. I don't tell anyone 'what' to do.. I know they are already dealing with enough and often confused, as well as afraid something will happen to their child. When ever a parent reached out to me, I tried to assist by sharing our experience. Everyone has to make their own choices - as they will be the ones living with their decisions.
Seems like yesterday. I must say, I enjoyed all the cartoons that were inspired by cannabis & the adventure.
Many were sold & some gifted but I still have quite a collection of Happy Hippie in bins. I see them and can hardly believe myself, I created all those! Perseverance.
Happy to continue the journey, still painting & educating.
Create to create.
Seems like yesterday.
When I read how addiction often starts with an injury or pain & how brutal overdoses from opiates are right now, in some places - more died from suicide the past few years, than covid. I think back to a conversation with Sick Kids, suggesting I put my son on liquid codeine & morphine for pain management - but warned, he'd probably have organ failure after a few years, AS well as all the side effects.. Because of cannabis - other substances more harmful were avoided. Cannabis is still not an easily obtainable option for sick children, it should be. It's a very difficult time for parents with sick children, it's such an emotional heart wrenching journey. I don't tell anyone 'what' to do.. I know they are already dealing with enough and often confused, as well as afraid something will happen to their child. When ever a parent reached out to me, I tried to assist by sharing our experience. Everyone has to make their own choices - as they will be the ones living with their decisions.
Seems like yesterday. I must say, I enjoyed all the cartoons that were inspired by cannabis & the adventure.
Many were sold & some gifted but I still have quite a collection of Happy Hippie in bins. I see them and can hardly believe myself, I created all those! Perseverance.
Happy to continue the journey, still painting & educating.
Create to create.
