I was fortunate to attend my Japanese American friend and author, Mitzi Asai Loftus’s lecture about her experiences at an Internment Camp that she was put in during World War II. She talked at the Humanist Event in Portland, Oregon, this Sunday. Mitzi told a story of the tragedy of her family being discriminated against during those dark and difficult years … Continue reading
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Sisterly Love
Nothing better than spending time with my half-sister, Shauna. We met at Elephants yesterday before she took her big trip to Provo. I will miss her. In the photo- Shauna , left, me, right.
Swinging with a Large Zucchini
My husband’s green thumb never ceases to amaze me. His talent for growing large zucchinis, like this one, would be a great asset to a baseball team this year. Batter up! Me and my bat in the photo. Continue to have a beautiful summer. Sherry
NAMI Clackamas County Picnic
Spending time at the NAMI Clackamas County Picnic today. The event and weather was gorgeous. In the photo below is Michele Veenker, executive director, left, my good friend, Angie, next to Michele, Jeana Wheeler, middle, me, and Maive, right, also a member of NAMI Clackamas County. The photo of Jeana Wheeler, left, and me, right, was taken at the picnic … Continue reading
Van Gogh Flower Sale
NAMI (National Alliance On Mental Illness) , Multnomah’s Vincent Van Gogh Flower Sale was a great success. We commemorated Vincent Van Gogh’s death to suicide, today. He died 125 years ago this month, July, and day, 29th. Vincent Van Gogh was a prolific Dutch painter who painted the famous ‘Starry Night’ painting a year before he died (something he always loved to do, paint). … Continue reading
Memories for my angels
Celebrated my grandson’s 14th birthday yesterday at the Original Taco House in Portland, Oregon. The photos I took are of my grandson, Jacob, who is now 14. He will be a freshman in high school this September. The waitresses had placed a sombrero on the top of his head and sang “Happy Birthday” to him. My stepdaughter, … Continue reading
Shelter for my ‘Tiny Hands On Book’
This is my baby book I made called ‘Tiny Hands On Book.’ After I asked for suggestions of where to deliver my gift that I created, I was able to choose from a variety of women and teen shelters. I appreciate the names of the shelters you mentioned for me to check out. My book found a … Continue reading
Happy Father’s Day 2015
Happy Father’s Day Sweetheart! Today I am thankful for all the miracles that flow through me as my happiness and contentment (without judgment) transpire and unfold. Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers in the world who take the time to be with their children giving them love and healing thoughts. Who give their children … Continue reading
Self Portrait- Early Childhood
A self portrait of me sitting with my sister, Diana, in our Christmas dresses. Among the many outfits our mom sewed for us in her early 20’s , were these satin dresses and matching bows. The chain that linked our family together during this time in our early childhood was phenomenal.
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
Arts and Writing by Sherry 