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.
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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
Great Granddaughter Phoebe’s Book
I am so happy to say that I finished sewing my Great Granddaughter, Phoebe’s First Book. Eight of the pages were of my own creations and four pages I looked at patterns handed down to me. I haven’t seen my great grandchild since I caressed her tiny body rocking her to sleep in my arms on Thanksgiving Day. It will … Continue reading
NAMI Walks Northwest- May 2015
NAMI Walks Northwest Walk- a 13th Annual NAMI Walk event, Sunday May 17th. A 5K walk on Vera Katz Esplanade at 1 pm. I will be working at the registration table at 12 noon. Walk, donate, or become a team captain. Help fight discrimination and make a statement that mental health matters. Thank you and … Continue reading
RHS mini Class Reunion of 67′
Over the weekend, I went to my mini reunion of the RHS Class of 67′ organized by Alice Savage: classmate and my Lincoln City roommate. We met at Abbys Legendary Pizza Place in Roseburg, Oregon. I took on the job as being the photographer for the evening. I tried to make out who was who from … Continue reading
Schizoaffective Disorder presentation
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.
Exploring A New World
I’m exploring a new world as I create a Tiny Hands On Book for my Great Granddaughter Phoebe. I am developing quite the sense of humor as I think of how to sew new pages for her book. I made a Peek A Boo page, where I took a mirror and sewed it down with my … Continue reading
High-Energy Day at Oak’s Park
Went to Oaks Park yesterday with my adopted grand girls, Kayla and Kylie. They went on the hair- raising rides like the Octopus, Spider and Eruption (just Kayla on the Eruption, a ride which could not be dared by their father, Todd, Joe my husband, and little Kylie, or I), where she stood up in … Continue reading
‘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
Arts and Writing by Sherry 