Taking care of my great niece McKayla this weekend while her mom recovers from cancer surgery.
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Karoke
Just recently I went to a Karaoke bar with some friends. Here is the result.
Halloween Week
During Halloween week I went to my sister’s in Ashland. I danced to the video Gangnam Style by Psy with my little great niece and nephew and my sister’s family. The weather was gorgeous for a Halloween Parade which took place annually in the streets of downtown Ashland. Mitzi Loftus, an author of Made in Japan and … Continue reading
My Portrait of Tia Didi
I’m going to Seaside, Oregon today to celebrate my aunt’s 90th birthday. The ceremony will be a display of traditional Brazilian culture. I expect my cousin David will be cooking pork for this gala event. He rides with the Harley Motor Riders, sponsored by Harley Davidson in the state of Washington. The ceremony will be … Continue reading
Art Exhibition
Three of my paintings will be on display at the Oregon Society of Artists, 2185 SW Park Place, Portland, Oregon, August 4th- August 29th from 1 pm-4 pm. I will be there August 4th and August 11th, 1 pm-4 pm. The gallery will be closed on Mondays. Please drop by and enjoy the show. Teachers … Continue reading
Winning with Schizo-Affective Disorder
A saying I made up and my thought for today. Sometimes winning in life is just being there, participating.
Bonding with my Preschool Class
As a preschool teacher, I went to seminars and found techniques to bond with the children in the classroom. I remember attending a presentation by a teacher at a day care for positive discipline. I made a welcome apron suggested by her with large white letters spelling W E L C O M E attached … Continue reading
RHS Reunion Luncheon 2013
Putting on a class reunion has added dimension to my life. A classmate, Diane Rulien and I headed the 45th RHS class reunion luncheon in Portland, Oregon, April 2013. But we couldn’t have done it without the mastermind of Alice Savage, the confidence booster and power house of our 67’ Roseburg High class reunions. Our … Continue reading
Capture Your Memories
When I was having trouble with mom’s suicide in my 40s I dealt with my insecurities by sewing. I began with stitchery kits of flowers, sunsets, and Indian scenes. Mom loved to grow sunflowers in the Green District, a tiny suburb of Roseburg, Oregon. She gazed at the peach colored sunset and rocked back and … Continue reading
Oaks Park
Enjoyed the “Zoom” (roller coaster ride) and Merry-Go-Round with my adopted grandchildren Kayla and Kylie at Oaks Park today. Todd, who is the father of the children and my husband’s and my friend, spun into orbit on the seat of the “Spider” (an octopus ride) while Kylie and Kayla cupped their heads beneath his armpit … Continue reading
Arts and Writing by Sherry 