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ABOUT Fair

I entered three oil paintings at the Multnomah County Modified Fair October 17 and 18th at Oaks Park Took home first place on my painting “The Dawn’s Early Light,” and third place for my painting, Sampson- Doxie poo, “I’m waiting for Sgt. Billy to come home.” I was thrilled.

ABOUT Painting

 Painting is personal to me. I am the gardener who digs deep into the dirt, squeezing the tiny seeds of a flower in my hand, and sprinkling them over the imagination of my soul. As the flower grows, head held high, it decorates my garden and the world with its beauty and renews my belief … Continue reading →

ARTWORK Sea Speaks

A poem and painting I wrote and painted. The sea speaks to me in the doubts and discord of the upcoming election   ‘The Sea speaks,’ “My waves are stretched like arms to surround you. I carry kindness and love contagiously in motion to the shore. Help me to speak to the expressions of truth, … Continue reading →

ABOUT Justice

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away yesterday september eighteen twenty twenty   Justice Ginsburg fought a long hard battle with cancer. She endured and persevered in pain with a horrible disease. She was a strong brave icon who acted on difficult decisions, spoke and fought for gender rights, civil rights, disabilities rights, my and other … Continue reading →

ARTWORK Fires 2020

Lincoln City Oregon impacted by fires   So many memories to relive while I roomed with my good friend, Alice, in Lincoln City 1968. This is a painting I did, I call ‘Ocean on ‘Fire’ by Sherry M. Joiner.  I hope when the tide turns we won’t ever have to fight the horrific fires and … Continue reading →

KEYNOTE Prevent Suicide

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day Please remember this number 1-800-273-8255 and dial it when you or your loved one needs help. You have the strength to make the best to what you believe in and to reach out to help prevent suicide.  It is also the day our courageous heroes fought and perished on … Continue reading →

ABOUT Climate Change

Sending hope prayers to all of my family and friends in Ashland Medford Eugene California Northwest Oregon and Washington   To those that I hold dear to my heart and are in danger. The fire and wind season is frightful. I hope that my loved ones have a safe plan to get out when they … Continue reading →