Paranoia, Schizoaffective Disorder Meditation Tape Regarding my article,”Bringing Peace and Happiness to the Psych Ward.”Here, my husband Joe and I are dining at the Taco House, just taking it easy. It seems like the less I think about the past incidences and my insecurities of life, the better off I am. A week prior, … Continue reading
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My Dream of Grandeur Illusion
A dream of my Grandeur Illusion. This morning, I had the case of a runaway mind. My burnt out level was high even though I had awaken from a deep sleep. I dreamt of my grandeur illusion. It went like this- I’m in a cold ethereal room with my head pressed up against a metal … Continue reading
‘African American Lady’
Selma, remembering loved ones and family who have gone before us. My oil painting- African American Lady.
Volunteer Outreach
I did some volunteer outreach and gave an In Our Own Voice presentation today to Elder Place, an audience of 200 at the Hollywood Theater in Portland, Oregon, and had a great time. My painting of Spring.
My Painting of Geodon
My article “Schizoaffective Disorder” is published in CNSupdates.com. I invite you to take a look. I did this painting of my pill Geodon I did called, The Man in The Moon. Mr. Geodon has done wonders for me and has been with me for quite sometime. I take a low dose of it prescribed by a doctor, … Continue reading
‘Dancing With The Wind’
‘Dancing With The Wind’ 18×24. I painted this painting with oils on a masonite board. I show what freedom feels like to me.
Breaking away to Seaside
Over the weekend, I was able to break away from myself to Seaside to visit my 91 year old Aunt Deanna from Brazil. She read me a letter that was written in Portuguese, her native language. It’s hard to imagine how she could still read a letter in a language as complicated as Portuguese and still talk with me … Continue reading
My best moments at The Oscars
What was your most favorite moment at the Oscars? I was so grateful for Patricia Arquette who accepted the award for best supporting actress for “Boyhood.” Her speech about equal pay for women was a touching moment for women everywhere and for everyone. I was also deeply moved at John Legend’s and Common’s performance of “Glory” from the movie … Continue reading
Double Life
My sister, Diana, had a great singing voice and sang with a group of girls (4 of them) called the Universal Sisters. They were African American, white, Chinese, and one who had Brazilian ancestry (my sister) . They won a contest and had the opportunity to sing for the mayor of Salt Lake City when … Continue reading
Letter from President Obama
Happy President’s Day! Photo of me and President Obama by Pete Souza and a thank you letter for my book Sherry Goes Sane from the President and Michelle Obama.
Arts and Writing by Sherry 