Schizo-affective disorder is a hard disease to tackle when societal pressures seem to dominate your routine, yet the sheer process of overcoming the stigma of this disease is complicated but workable. I used to think people were talking about me and judging me because of who I was, especially when I was young. I felt … Continue reading
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Happy 4th of July 2014
Here are two dolls I created for the fourth of July. Happy celebration! Have a safe and joyous day! Sherry
Father’s Day 2014
Happy Father’s Day, Dad. I wish I had known you better. May our paths meet again.
Marriage Equality Law in Oregon
I’m so proud of my brother Doug who fought for same sex marriage with his partner in Eugene, Oregon on a television station in 1985. Victory didn’t come soon enough to this precious person. After his friend died of AIDS, my brother ended up passing away in a small cold apartment with an IV stand by his … Continue reading
Northwest NAMI Walk May 18
The Northwest NAMI Walk on Saturday was a huge success. 3,000 walkers and 4,000 participants showed up in Portland to make a statement that no one should be ashamed that they have a mental illness and to make more programs for NAMI available. I was honored to be a part of this wonderful walk. I met … Continue reading
Author Talk continued
Author Mitzi Loftus shaking hands with me at Bloomsbury.
Author Talk at Bloomsbury
Left to right- Sue Williams, Alice Savage and me at my Author talk.
Mother’s Day Outing
My adopted granddaughter Kayla on our Mother’s Day outing.
Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all past, present and future mothers, Thank you for all you do and all you have done. Have a wonderful day. I love you mom.
Seaside
Traveled to Seaside to see my beautiful Aunt Deanna who turned 90 last year. We had a great time talking in Portuguese and driving on the beach. My cousin, Mick, kite boarded and his faithful dog, Neve, a white Lab, ran alongside of him. The wind and water was wonderful. A warm weekend, two days to collect … Continue reading
