My Portrait of President Barack Thank You Obama African American 44th US President. Painted by Artist and Author Sherry M Joiner

Life as a police officer is a stressful one, and varied, characterized by unpredictable hours (nights, weekends, holidays), exposure to trauma, constant public scrutiny, and significant physical/mental demands, but also offers keep fulfillment for helping people, strong camaraderie, and the excitement of diverse situations, balancing high-pressure calls with paperwork and routine patrols, all while requiring … Continue reading →

January 20. 2025Celebrating 44th Inauguration Day For US African American Thank You President Obama, President Barack Obama. Photograph by Pete Souza

Took my hand at writing another sequel today and to make a safe place for MY thoughts .and continue on with my self worth and intellectualization of the days events., My step son who intervenes makes life hopeless and difficult for me. no one can catch up with him. We were fortunate enough to check … Continue reading →

Celebrating Dr, Martin Luther King Jr, Day With a painting I did of Equality.

Parebens Muito Amor

Even though my Brazilian cousin Myrna Deirdre Duarte, lives a continent away from the United States from me, I feel a close connection to her. She is a recent physical therapist and I share her sanctity of life and love for others. Our kinship occupies a a place in my heart that reassures me – … Continue reading →

My NAMI Friends make walking off problems a little more sweeter, and forgiving and adjusting to solutions a little more clearly, and following the great paths of others for justice, liberty and happiness more dearly. Day by Day. I’m so glad to be in the NAMI ZOOM Groups.

Woke up this morning relaxed with my painting of my great spirit beside me,, Soft words filtering the air as if amplified through microphones and loud speakers .A rough ruggid morning with strong gusts of wind. A strong clatter of talk against schizoaffective people and me and slants from the wayside in disrespect as the … Continue reading →

I use to practice a daily lifestyle habit of smoking cigarettes usually Virginiaslims.at college 1969 until 1988 until my brother had passed away. I thought it would help me to think better instead of standing on the corner on my head and knocking myself out with stress and depression., Also It was a release instead … Continue reading →