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Remembering Maria

Remembering my Brazilian mother at Christmastime. On the back of her photo below, my mom, Maria Sherman, writes – “Queen Kalua riding a Big Wave.” Mom had a sense of humor at times. I’d like to remember her that way. Singing her own song while playing a ukulele as she surfs a wave in the Pacific … Continue reading →

A Veil of Snow

Every year, for four years, I feel myself walking up a new spiritual path to celebrate another happening of my life. With the tiny hands of my adopted granddaughters- Kayla and Kylie, held tight in the creases of my palms, I pass through a veil of snow, the white powdery stuff, that hides the scars … Continue reading →

ARTWORK Grief

World AIDS Day Schizoaffective Anniversary   My brother, Doug’s birthday is November 24th. World AIDS Day follows on December 1st. Not because of my brother, specifically, but for him and the many who were affected by HIV and perished with AIDS. I lit a healing candle for Doug, and the many that suffered and died … Continue reading →

HOME Documentary

AK Learning Documentary Schizoaffective Disorder Photo op with President Barack Obama Thank you President Obama, for traveling to Roseburg, Oregon, to comfort the families of the victims of the mass shooting that took place at Umpqua Community College. The photo below is a photo op I had with President Obama at Intel, February 18, 2011, … Continue reading →

ARTICLES Roseburg Then

I wrote an essay about Roseburg Oregon Roseburg then and now I grew up in the small city of Roseburg. Officially, I moved to Roseburg to its rolling green hills, from Salt Lake City, where I used to float in the Great Salt Lake when I was 10. In my 4th grade, I, and other students, participated in Roseburg’s Centennial where we … Continue reading →

Tribute to my brother Doug Crawford

Tribute to my brother Doug. He died September 16th 1990. May he rest in peace. My AIDS Quilt in memory of my sweet and loving brother Doug. He was very sensitive, compassionate, and talented. His kindness is always in my thoughts.

Vincent Van Gogh Week

So grateful that I will be interviewed by KBOO Community Radio on Monday, July 27th at 11 AM. Please listen in. Thank you so much. This Wednesday, also, I will help support NAMI Multnomah & Suicide Prevention. I am selling flowers for the ‘The Flowers of Van Gogh Flower Sale,’ July 29th, 11-3pm at NorthStar Clubhouse. Flowers will … Continue reading →

President Barack Obama’s Eulogy

What great vocals President Barack Obama has. He brought the congregation to its feet when he sang, ‘Amazing Grace’ at the end of his eulogy for Reverend Clementa Pinckney, who was gunned down in a Bible Study, June 17th. Thank you for all you do for us President Obama. Congratulations on the Supreme Court’s ruling … Continue reading →

Beau Biden’s passing

Mere words cannot express the sorrow and sadness I feel for Joe Biden and his family today. Beau Biden was a great politician and humanitarian, and he will be missed.