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A Bouquet from my sister Diana

  I wish that I had taken a picture of my bouquet of roses from my sister, Diana, the day of my launch. Beautiful coral roses, green mum-like flowers, and cockle shell lavender blooms. They had such a significant meaning. However, our lighting wouldn’t have done it justice. My sister, Diana, is like a twin … Continue reading →

JFK

    Where was I when John F. Kennedy got killed? I was sitting in a music class at John C. Freemont Junior High. I was a teenager with strong feeling towards our country and fellow classmates. I heard over the school’s intercom that our President John F. Kennedy was shot and died. I got … Continue reading →

My Portrait of Tia Didi

I’m going to Seaside, Oregon today to celebrate my aunt’s 90th birthday. The ceremony will be a display of traditional Brazilian culture. I expect my cousin David will be cooking pork for this gala event. He rides with the Harley Motor Riders, sponsored by Harley Davidson in the state of Washington. The ceremony will be … Continue reading →

September 11th

We have lost so many loved ones on this day. It is so sad. Many years ago Joe and I had to put down my beloved little dog, Dinky, of seventeen years on this day, September 11. He provided so much affection and compassion for us and I miss his sweet smelling strawberry blonde fur and his contagious smile. … Continue reading →

Roseburg, Oregon

When I was growing up in Roseburg, Oregon, I was walking through two catastrophes.  Catastrophe number one was the Roseburg blast.  A truck carrying two tons of dynamite and four tons of blasting agents blew up killing thirteen people and injured many others including one, who later died because of the effects.  The mood was somber … Continue reading →

Portraits of Tia Joanihihia and Sam

The Oregon Society of Artists art reception on Sunday August 4, 1-4pm was a huge success. I mingled with OSA old timers and talked with an author of World War II books. One hundred and six paintings were on display and three of mine were exhibited amongst the many. It was a treat to converse … Continue reading →

My Happiest Moment

Before OFA, Organizing for America, became Organizing for Action, I was a member of Ladies in Blue, a women’s political group that was part of Organizing for America. I was chosen with five ladies to greet the President of the United States when he flew in to Intel, Hillsboro, Oregon, on February 18, 2011. I … Continue reading →