What a great experience I had at Larry Miller’s- my RHS 67′ classmate and his husband Jay’s today. I met Alice Savage Gardner and Steve Totman there at Larry and Jay’s BBQ. Steve and his wife, Anita went to Europe recently and discovered the beauty of Barcelona in the La Sagrada Familia- Temple by Gaudi- and the … Continue reading
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Martin Bakers Send Off Shipping the portrait I did of Martin Baker, author of Gum On My Shoe, to the East Coast today. I will miss him but I know he will be in good hands.
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
Portrait- Martin Baker, Author of Gum on My Shoe
Below is the oil portrait I painted of Martin Baker, author of Gum on My Shoe. 18×24.
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
Saving Our Marriage With Schizoaffective Disorder
I have schizoaffective disorder which is a combination of paranoia schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. I was diagnosed with it in 2001 but lived with it for many years. My stepdaughter, Becky, has been couching with us for a month in our small 2 bedroom hut. Three adults in a two bedroom hut. What a challenge! She is starting life … Continue reading
Fireworks at Oak’s Park
We celebrated Kayla, my adopted granddaughter’s 6th birthday on the Fourth of July with her sister, Kylie, and their Aunt Lisa. The celebration took place at Hood River Bowl in Gresham, Oregon. This is Kayla blowing out her birthday candles on her birthday cake in the shape of a bowling ball. Kayla loves to bowl. … Continue reading
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
This is one of our favorite spots. We love being away from the city and out amongst nature. Here we are at the Rhododendron Garden enjoying the beautiful weather, enjoying our time feeding the geese and ducks with our kids, and connecting with our higher power.
Sherry Goes Sane at Powell’s and Central Library
I am a survivor of schizoaffective disorder, and I paint a picture of the hardships faced by those affected with schizoaffective disorder and other types of mental disorders. Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside, Portland, Oregon, now carries my memoir Sherry Goes Sane: Living A Life With Schizo-Affective Disorder as well as Amazon and Create Space. It can also be … Continue reading
My paintings displayed at Doernbecher’s
I am happy to announce that at one point of my life, I had the honor of donating my oil paintings to the Doernbecher Children Hospital in Portland, OR. Since I was an artist at the Oregon Society of Artists, a nonprofit art organization, which housed a large studio and gallery, I was asked if I wanted to donate a couple … Continue reading
