The picture, is taken several years ago, but significant. It was taken of me when Oregon’s Governor John Kitzhaber was being sworn in. While I was at the State Capitol Building for NAMI’s Mental Health Lobby Day in Salem today, news was circulating about Governor Kitzhaber’s resignation. I’ve yet to hear the results. I and a few … Continue reading
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‘Healing and Moving On’
Over my birthday weekend, I finished my oil painting “Healing and Moving On.” 20×26. I want to share it with you. At sixty-six years old that is just what I’m doing, healing and moving on. I wish to thank everyone in the US and my family in Brazil for the kind sweet birthday greetings that you sent my … Continue reading
My Review of ‘Resilience’
Over the weekend, I finished reading Resilience: Two Sisters And a Story Of Mental Illness by Jessie Close with Pete Earley. The story delivered a powerful message for those who face a life long struggle with reality, addiction, and Bipolar Disorder. I have a deep appreciation for Jessie’s story. Her struggle has been doubly difficult … Continue reading
Keynote to NAMI Lane County
Watch my headline Keynote Speech to the NAMI Lane County’s Holiday Dinner and Fundraiser.
My Holiday Card- ‘White Christmas’
My holiday card for you. Happy Holidays everyone! May your days be Merry, Peaceful, and Bright. The story behind the card- My painting, ‘White Christmas,’ was sold at the NAMI Lane County Holiday Dinner Auction, December 2. I painted the picture to lift Holiday spirits. I find that celebrating anniversaries and being in a commercialized … Continue reading
KEYNOTE Speaking
Tools Keynote Speaker Schizoaffective Tuesday, I became a headline keynote speaker at the NAMI Lane County holiday dinner and had the wonderful opportunity to speak to an audience that was uplifting, motivational, and positive. It was so nice to meet such great and genuine people. I am the author of Sherry Goes Sane, and a … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving time, I celebrate my late brother Doug’s birthday. Here he is playing the character of Mr. Antrobus in his high school play ‘By The Skin of Your Teeth,’ by Thornton Wilder. I was so blessed to have such a sensitive, caring, and talented man in my family. I hope your Thanksgiving Holiday will be blessed with joy, … Continue reading
Joe’s and Mine Silver Anniversary
We are celebrating our Silver Anniversary today and our 37th year of living together. My sister, Diana, and her husband, Bob, treated us to a Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire play at the Cabaret Theater in Ashland and author Mitzi Loftus treated us to brunch the next day. We also had a scrumptious dinner with … Continue reading
Sherry Goes Sane
Sherry Goes Sane: Living A Life With Schizo-Affective Disorder by Sherry M. Joiner
ARTWORK Schizoffective
Painting Suicidal Effects with Schizoaffective and Bipolar Disorder Reader Question 4: Have you ever been suicidal? How did Robin Williams and his suicide affect you? Suicide can, not only, involve the person who commits suicide, but the victims he takes with him. For instance, the shootings at Marysville-Pilchuck High School’s cafeteria resulted in the … Continue reading
