Dipped my toes in the warm Pacific Ocean at Seaside last weekend and spent some special times with aunt Deanna from Brazil. Even though I still had the emotional impact left over when I lived with my mom, who was Aunt Deanna’s sister, and the feelings I faced with mom’s suicide in the month of February, which still … Continue reading
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Once Upon a Harley
Thank you to all my acquaintances, friends, and relatives for your beautiful and endearing presents, cards, and messages of love for my birthday. I celebrated my special day at Seaside this weekend on my Cousin Mickey’s Harley and visiting with my Aunt Deanna from Brazil who is 92, and family. I healed with the ocean and will … Continue reading
Paintings by Sherry Inspired by the Ocean
These are a few of my favorite oil paintings I did of the Pacific Ocean.
Latest picture, I oil painted
Want an apple?- 18×24
‘Personality of the Month’
There was a time in my life when things were easier to overcome. I had faith to keep me from going overboard, and encouragement and love from my teachers and school friends to help me stay on the right track. I was a little bit ‘older’ and ‘wiser’ and capable of handling what I had … Continue reading
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
When my sister, Diana, and I were young, we performed a routine on rollerskates called “Teddy Bear’s Picnic” at a downtown roller rink in Salt Lake City. I remember my sister and I, walking to the rink from our house with the shoe laces of our white leather boots strapped around our shoulders, and our toe … Continue reading
Healing- ‘A Flare of Remembrance’
Painting Healing- ‘ A Flare of Remembrance.’ The photo is of me beside this healing rose that I oil painted. I called it ‘A Flare of Remembrance.’ It was once on exhibition at the Oregon Society of Artists in Portland, Oregon, and the painting brought me good luck. I hung in NAMI Multnomah’s office for … Continue reading
Painting of Joelle
Painting during the Holidays, I did an oil portrait I named, ‘Joelle,’ a Brazilian child. Please visit the Homepage of this website to see a preview of the ‘Live’ presentation I gave to the Humanists of Greater Portland in November. Enjoy!
Keynote Address- First Presbyterian Church
My Keynote Address Monday at the First Presbyterian Church in Vancouver. I gave a presentation to Neil Degerstedt, Regional Long Term Care Ombudsman on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington and Volunteer Ombudmans. Neil Degerstedt comments were- “Sherry, Another round of applause for your heartfelt and deeply moving presentatiion today. Our volunteers and staff were very touched with your … Continue reading
A Christmas Card from the White House
Merry Christmas and thanks for keeping us safe, President Obama, Michelle, and family. This Christmas card was sent to me from President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Malia, Sasha, Bo and Sunny. I am so honored. May all my friends and acquaintances around the world have a wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy and Healthy 2016. Feliz Natal … Continue reading
Arts and Writing by Sherry 