Posted in February 2017

Sherrys Events Expert Talk

Success in giving my Expert Speech with Schizoaffective Disorder   Thank you, everyone for coming to my presentation- Sherry Goes Sane, Everything You Wanted To Know About Schizoaffective Disorder in the Portland Providence Glisan Social Room. Throughout my presentation, I displayed several of my paintings to illustrate my experiences living with Schizoaffective Disorder. I felt … Continue reading

KEYNOTE Moms Suicide

Grieving with Schizoaffective Disorder for my mother   I am tackling the emptiness and the loss of my Brazilian mother who left by way of suicide Feb. 24th, 28 years ago. Even though at times, I feel drained thinking about her, my ties with my family and friends have never been closer. Life matters however, … Continue reading

ABOUT The Good Times

Reminiscing about good times spent with Vice President Biden as I live with schizoaffective disorder   I went to a Rally where Vice President Biden was speaking. I ask him for a picture. He took one with me and my friend, Leanne. I miss Vice President Biden.  It was a time of my life where … Continue reading

KEYNOTE NAMI Expert Talk

My Speaking Tour with Schizoaffective Disorder continues   Looking forward to my Expert Talk at ‘Evening With An Expert,’ hosted by NAMI Multnomah, on this Wednesday, February 22, 6-8 pm. It takes place at the Portland Providence Glisan Hospital, in the Social Room. Please mark your calendars. and come and enjoy yourselves at this event. … Continue reading

ABOUT Gift of Love

Enjoying my sister and her husband’s book of poems- “A Gift of Love” for Valentines Week “A Gift of Love” is a Card and Book in one. Written for the romantically involved or for any special occasion. Hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day! Enjoy!   A Gift of Love, written by Robert Wilson Weibel … Continue reading

ABOUT Valentines Day

Vacationing at Seaside with Schizoaffective Disorder and my husband Joe and stepdaughter Becky over the weekend   Spending quality time visiting with my Brazilian Aunt Deanna, 94, and my Cousin Mick’s dog, Neve, a White Lab.  

KEYNOTE Expert Speech

Expert speech on Schizoaffective Disorder   Yesterday, I turned 68, just two years shy of 70. I saw La La Land with my husband, Joe, and was treated to dinner at Portland Seafood Company by Joe with my step daughter, Becky. It was a great time. I am thrilled to say that I was chosen by … Continue reading

ABOUT Celebrating

Taking care of myself during my Holiday with Schizoaffective Disorder   Traveling to Seaside this February to visit my sweet, Brazilian Aunt Deanna for my birthday celebration.My aunt is 94 years old.We are very close. I will take in the aroma of the Brazilian brewed coffee in my cousins’ kitchen, enjoy conversations in Portuguese with … Continue reading

ABOUT Visiting my site

Notice because of circumstances beyond my control I will not be posting on the blog portion of my website artsandwritingbysherry.com as frequently   Please refer to the other items on my site at your convenience. Your patience is deeply appreciated.Thank you so much for your kindness and interest, Sincerely, Sherry M. Joiner