I’m happy to announce that I will be giving a speaking presentation on Schizoaffective Disorder and my book Sherry Goes Sane, for the Mental Health Action Group at the First Unitarian Church, Monday, May 18 at 7 pm. Photo taken by my friend and neighbor, Sue, on our walk through the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens.
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‘Together We Thrive’ North Star Auction
I’m happy to say that my painted note cards will be in the ‘Together We Thrive’ North Star 4th Annual Benefit Auction. They will help to support mental health recovery and North Star Clubhouse, The event takes place at the Melody Ballroom, Portland, Oregon, April 23, 5:30 pm. Hope to see you there. Here is … Continue reading
Sibling Day
My sister, Diana, (left) and me at the Capitol Building in Salt Lake City, Utah on Easter Day. The early 50’s. My sister is so close to me. She is the most sweetest, bravest, talented, wonderful human being. Every time I see things backwards she is always objective with me and puts my life into perspective for … Continue reading
ABOUT Brazil
Travels to Brazil with Schizoaffective Disorder and Bipolar Disorder My cousin, Tony, has returned from his trip to Joao Pessoa and other cities in Brazil. Our mom’s were born in Brazil and came to the states in their twenties. He had a warm time connecting with our cousins. I remember when I took a trip to … Continue reading
My Painting of Geodon
My article “Schizoaffective Disorder” is published in CNSupdates.com. I invite you to take a look. I did this painting of my pill Geodon I did called, The Man in The Moon. Mr. Geodon has done wonders for me and has been with me for quite sometime. I take a low dose of it prescribed by a doctor, … Continue reading
Breaking away to Seaside
Over the weekend, I was able to break away from myself to Seaside to visit my 91 year old Aunt Deanna from Brazil. She read me a letter that was written in Portuguese, her native language. It’s hard to imagine how she could still read a letter in a language as complicated as Portuguese and still talk with me … Continue reading
Letter from President Obama
Happy President’s Day! Photo of me and President Obama by Pete Souza and a thank you letter for my book Sherry Goes Sane from the President and Michelle Obama.
Participating at the OSA Exhibit
I had the wonderful experience of exhibiting my artwork at the Oregon Society of Artitsts. Theresa LoMonaco, I, and the “Old Master” and “Amy,” my paintings, are in these photos. The art show began January 11, with a reception and ended January 30th. I met a long term worker named Bill and his friend James, … Continue reading
Aquarius, My Hippie Years
In my hippie years, I was a rising star of the Zodiac sign, Aquarius. It began when I went to Southern Oregon College, now Southern Oregon University in Ashland, 67′-69′, and someone coined me with the term, Aquarius. My birthday is in February. I could have settled for the titles of Miss Universe or Miss … Continue reading
A visit with my Brazilian Aunt Deanna
Going to visit my beautiful Aunt Deanna from Brazil this week. She is in her 90’s and is still as young as ever. She is my mom’s sister. She is a beautiful woman of many talents, sewing, swimming, caring for people, and raising a family of six. She shares her sweet self in everything she does. Her … Continue reading
Arts and Writing by Sherry 