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A Book I Made in My Youth

Before my teens, I learned how to write at Rose School, Roseburg, Oregon. Since February 2nd was close to my birthday, I made a book called Ground Hog’s Day. I illustrated a figure that looked much like a beaver and as the pages unfolded, I captured the likeness of the mayor of the town and the … Continue reading →

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 →

ARTWORK Rose

Oil Painting Schizoaffective and Bipolar Disorder   I received a gift- a beautiful ‘Flowers and Blooms’ painting book from my sweet dear friend, Susan Williams Hammer. I painted the ‘Red Rose.’ Over Christmas time, I found a painting of a ‘red rose’ catching my eye. I carefully tore the picture of the flower from the … Continue reading →

OSA Volunteer Show

My oil painting of “Just Being There,” 21×27 will be displayed at the Oregon Society of Artists Volunteer Show. The gallery is located at 2185 SW Park Place, Portland, Oregon. My painting will be exhibited with two of my other pieces, January 11- January 30, 1-4 pm. The gallery is closed Sundays. Please come to the … Continue reading →

ARTWORK Master

Schizoaffective and Bipolar Disorder oil painting   Recent oil portrait I have done named “Old Master.” 20×24

ABOUT Camping

Schizoaffective Disorder and Bipolar Disorder Camping with Children   Went camping at Rockaway last weekend with my husband, Joe, our friend, Todd, and youth America- our adopted grand girls- 3 and 5. Utilizing my teaching techniques. The first day we set up tent. Weather- sunny, warm, permitting.  I made a hopscotch out of yellow notebook paper with an illustration of rainbows, … Continue reading →

Family Visits

My nephew Justin who is a special needs teacher came to visit us with his wife Heidi and their two adorable children. We went to Crystals Springs Garden and hiked around and danced with the beautiful ducks and geese. They formed a congregation around us as if they were getting ready to hear us speak. … Continue reading →

Getting Published

I began writing essays when I traveled to meet my cousins in Joao Pessoa, near the northern tip of Brazil by the Atlantic Ocean. Joao Pessoa is the second greenest city in the world. I am half Brazilian and my mom, who has passed, was from Natal, Brazil. I was infatuated with the light tan, … Continue reading →

Book talk

Tuesday March 11, Thank you Michele Veenker for hosting my Sherry Goes Sane book talk at Clackamas NAMI. It was a great evening. Everyone was so receptive and it was such a reward and privilege to give my presentation to your group. Thank you so much. Last night March 12, I enjoyed Gayathri Ramprasad’s book … Continue reading →