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ABOUT ‘Woods’ with Joe

Visiting with my family during Halloween with Schizoaffective Disorder It was a great time seeing my sister again, who was turning 70 this November. We dressed up in our Halloween costumes for the Holiday and danced to Michael Jackson’s greatest hits. When ‘Thriller’ came on, it cast a spell on me. My husband, who was … Continue reading

ABOUT Bear Pumpkin

Schizoaffective enjoying time with the adopted grand girls and carving pumpkins at Lisa Paines house   My husband, Joe, and I with Todd Werner’s carved ‘Bear’ pumpkin.

ABOUT Preschoolers

Schizoaffective Disorder and Bipolar Disorder July Fourth Adopted Children   A photo of my adopted grandchild, Kayla, and me at Oaks Amusement Park celebrating her 7th birthday, this 4th of July weekend. The other photo is Kylie, (5),left, and Kayla, right, at Oaks Park the same day. They are sisters- two years apart- like my … Continue reading

Fourth of July Weekend

Happy 4th of July weekend! Hope you have a happy and safe one. I remember when my sister, Diana, left, and I, right, were young. On the 4th of July, we’d scurry into our small kitchen at Eardley Place, Salt Lake City, and fill up empty orange juice cans with Kool-Aid, then stuck them into … Continue reading

A Father’s Day Salute

Bless the fathers who are sincere to their wives and who are dedicated to their families. Who go above and beyond their beckon call and enlist in the service to fight a war to save our lives. Who stand up for civil rights and equality for women. And the fathers that seek mental health and … Continue reading

Father’s Day 2016

Celebrating Father’s Day, this Sunday with the man I love and his daughter, Becky. The best part of my life is having an emotional support of 40 years with my husband, Joe. This photo is Joe when he was a Junior  at Orange High School in 1962.

Memorial Day 2016

Memorial Day is a sad, but joyful, loving holiday. It’s sad because so many service men in this country perished to save our lives. Its a joyful because we received their massive love that we might live. As I reflect on this holiday, I’d like to give my family a big endorsement. To Becky, my … Continue reading

ARTWORK Modern Mona Lisa

Painting with Schizoaffective Disorder   During the last few weeks, I thought I would try a new style of oil painting. So I painted this portrait, I called ‘Modern Mona Lisa.’ Enjoy and have a safe Memorial Day Weekend. Thank you, Sherry  

Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day, 2016. May you have more laughter, love, and joy, than you can ever imagine or dreamed of, on this special occasion. Photo taken of me at the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens by Jeana Wheeler, Peer Support Specialist.