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Pioneers of Same-Sex Marriage

Congratulations to my brother Douglas Crawford and his friend Doug A. for being interviewed on a Eugene, Oregon television station in the 1980’s, for standing for same-sex marriage. Your endeavors have paid off. The photo is of Doug A. on the left, standing next to my brother, Doug.

Roseburg High Graduation 67′

Here is my 1967 Roseburg High School Graduation picture. Today I gave a In Our Own Voice presentation to a NAMI Family2Family class and was awarded beautifully scented hibiscus spiral light candle and a card created for an artist. People are so great. Thinking about the progress I have made in life so far, despite … Continue reading →

In memory of a family- AIDS and Suicide

In memory of my Brazilian mother, Maria, and  my brother, Doug, and his friend, Doug A. My brother and mom passed away within a year of each other in the 198o’s. She went by way of suicide and he went by AIDS. Their deaths were hard for my sister and I to take. Every year, when Memorial Day comes around … Continue reading →

Sibling Day

My sister, Diana, (left) and me at the Capitol Building in Salt Lake City, Utah on Easter Day. The early 50’s. My sister is so close to me. She is the most sweetest, bravest, talented, wonderful human being. Every time I see things backwards she is always objective with me and puts my life into perspective for … Continue reading →

ABOUT Brazil

Travels to Brazil with Schizoaffective Disorder and Bipolar Disorder   My cousin, Tony, has returned from his trip to Joao Pessoa and other cities in Brazil. Our mom’s were born in Brazil and came to the states in their twenties. He had a warm time connecting with our cousins. I remember when I took a trip to … Continue reading →

World Bipolar Day

World Bipolar Day. Sharing with you my Wellness Plan. Please ask me about a slide show of Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings. It includes Don McLean singing Starry Night in the background to clips of Van Gogh’s paintings. My art teacher Dorothy, sent to me the video. It was serene, brilliant, and powerful. Let’s continue our support and compassion … 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 →

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 →