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Sherry Goes Sane at Powell’s and Central Library

I am a survivor of schizoaffective disorder, and I paint a picture of the hardships faced by those affected with schizoaffective disorder and other types of mental disorders. Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside, Portland, Oregon, now carries my memoir Sherry Goes Sane: Living A Life With Schizo-Affective Disorder as well as Amazon and Create Space. It can also be … Continue reading →

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 →

A Book I Made in My Youth

Before my teens, I learned how to write at Rose School, Roseburg, Oregon. Since February 2nd was close to my birthday, I made a book called Ground Hog’s Day. I illustrated a figure that looked much like a beaver and as the pages unfolded, I captured the likeness of the mayor of the town and the … Continue reading →

A visit with my Brazilian Aunt Deanna

Going to visit my beautiful Aunt Deanna from Brazil this week. She is in her 90’s and is still as young as ever. She is my mom’s sister. She is a beautiful woman of many talents, sewing, swimming, caring for people, and raising a family of six. She shares her sweet self in everything she does. Her … Continue reading →

Interview at OSH Museum

I have the special opportunity to be interviewed by Dr. Mickey Stellavato for a story about my experiences at the Oregon State Hospital, on Sept. 25th. The interview will be held at the Oregon State Hospital Museum at 2 pm. Here is an excerpt about Salem from my book Sherry Goes Sane: Salem! I’m in Salem. … Continue reading →

Me and my Aunt Deanna in the Mirror

So happy to visit with my 91 year old Brazilian Aunt Deanna. She is the one in the mirror with me on the cover of my book, Sherry Goes Sane. We have changed with age since then, but she is still beautiful, sweet, and youthful. It was such a great visit.

Reader Contest Details are Here!

The contest painting is ready, and it’s time to announce the details of the Sherry Goes Sane reader contest. First, thank you to everyone who helped me pick a topic for the contest painting. You can read about the process in my blog posts below.  The picture is of me holding the final painting. It will … Continue reading →