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Looking back to 2008

When I was 59, I was writing my autobiography which I eventually turned into my memoir, Sherry Goes Sane. As I wrote, my favorite songs were playing on the radio, “Bleeding Love,” by Leona Lewis, “Apologize,” by One Republic, and “Viva La Vida,” by Coldplay. The mood sent to me through the catchy lyrics of … Continue reading →

Grandparents Day- CNA Perspective

In my early thirties, I wanted to help patients with cancer, physical disabilities, and stress related diseases. I became a certified nurse’s aide and for two decades I worked in nursing convalescent homes and private homes in Roseburg and Portland, Oregon. I walked patients, fed patients, bathed them and took care of their special needs … Continue reading →

OSA Teachers and Student’s Art Show

Please come to the Oregon Society of Artists Teachers and Student’s October Show at 2185 SW Park Place, (Corner of St. Clair), Portland, Oregon 97205. The reception is October 4th, 2015, from 1-4 pm. The show lasts from October 4th until October 29th, 1-4 pm. and is closed Sundays except for the reception. I will … Continue reading →

Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland Benefit

Please join us in supporting community members with mental illness. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), of Clackamas County will hold a benefit event to help people living with mental conditions. The event is called Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland A Party with a Purpose and will be held on September 12, 2015 at 6pm. at 1000 Multnomah St. Portland, Oregon 97232.  … Continue reading →

Pages in life to be thankful for

A message to everyone on my facebook, twitter, Linkedin and those who visit my website artsandwritingbysherry.com. I would like to let you know that I will be away for awhile taking care of family matters. Thank you for all of your visits. I enjoy blogging with you and your input. I love your stories. In appreciation for all that you do. Take care, until then, Sherry  

A Memoir by Mitzi Asai Loftus

I was fortunate to attend my Japanese American friend and author, Mitzi Asai Loftus’s lecture about her experiences at an Internment Camp that she was put in during World War II.  She talked at the Humanist Event in Portland, Oregon, this Sunday. Mitzi told a story of the tragedy of her family being discriminated against during those dark and difficult years … Continue reading →

Traveling in my mind with friends

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 →

Sisterly Love

Nothing better than spending time with my half-sister, Shauna. We met at Elephants yesterday before she took her big trip to Provo. I will miss her. In the photo- Shauna , left, me, right.

MY ARTICLES What makes a criminal

Crime and mental illness writing by Sherry Joiner Schizoaffective   I wrote an essay-    What makes a criminal want to be a criminal? Imagine yourself sitting in a movie theater chair with a tall bucket of butter popcorn and big cup of ice-cold Coca Cola, maybe stealing a nacho or two with your sister … Continue reading →