Posted in 2014 …

Happy New Year

Have a Happy New Year to everyone and to all my family in Brazil, Feliz Ano Novo! My New Year’s Resolution is- I will be as joyful as a summer’s bird, will show kindness to everyone and everything around me and will keep a positive attitude as long as my days last on this beautiful … Continue reading →

My Holiday Card- ‘White Christmas’

My holiday card for you. Happy Holidays everyone! May your days be Merry, Peaceful, and Bright. The story behind the card- My painting, ‘White Christmas,’ was sold at the NAMI Lane County Holiday Dinner Auction, December 2. I painted the picture to lift Holiday spirits. I find that celebrating anniversaries and being in a commercialized … Continue reading →

Winner of Sherry Goes Sane Contest

Here is a photo of Sherry Marasse, winner of my Sherry Goes Sane Reader Contest. She hung the prize, my painting of ‘Brilliant Flowers Opening Up to the Sun,’ in her counseling office at the Tyler Center.

The Holiday Season- The unreal world

I paint my unreal world. During the holidays, one may deal with stress, personal grief, economic concerns, and illnesses of all kinds. People with schizo-affective disorder and mental health disorders may tend to distort reality at these times. It can cause a change in their perception of reality. Trapped by the hustle and bustle of the holidays, they find ways to channel their energy … Continue reading →

The Standing Family- Happy Holidays

To everyone and to those who saw me speak at the NAMI Lane County holiday dinner Tuesday night.   This picture is taken 53 years ago. My sister, Diana (left), my brother Doug (middle), and me (right). Happy Holidays.

KEYNOTE Speaking

Tools Keynote Speaker Schizoaffective   Tuesday, I became a headline keynote speaker at the NAMI Lane County holiday dinner and had the wonderful opportunity to speak to an audience that was uplifting, motivational, and positive. It was so nice to meet such great and genuine people. I am the author of Sherry Goes Sane, and a … Continue reading →

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving time, I celebrate my late brother Doug’s birthday. Here he is playing the character of Mr. Antrobus in his high school play ‘By The Skin of Your Teeth,’ by Thornton Wilder. I was so blessed to have such a sensitive, caring, and talented man in my family. I hope your Thanksgiving Holiday will be blessed with joy, … Continue reading →

Oil Painting of Alice Savage

My portrait of Alice Savage celebrating her March birthday. She is a woman of inspiration, creativity, and is the organizer of the Roseburg High Class of 67′ reunions. My wonderful Lincoln City roommate.  

Still traveling to the places of our dreams

Last weekend,  my husband, Joe, celebrated his 69th birthday. The photo below is my husband Joe at Cathy’s, his daughter’s wedding in 1987 when he came down with diabetes. The other photo is Joe and I celebrating his 69 years of life. He still takes me to the places of my dreams.  

Happy Veterans Day 2014

Happy Veterans Day. Here are photos of my stepdaughter, Becky Joiner, a US Army woman, who fought in the DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM Gulf War, and my Dad, who was a US sergeant in World War II. Thank you so much for the sacrifice you made to keep us safe. Your love and compassion for this country … Continue reading →