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ARTWORK Exhibit

Painting with Schizoaffective please come into the Oregon Society of Artists Gallery and enjoy the Extreme sized paintings on display   The OSA Gallery is located at 2185 SW Park Place, Portland, Oregon, and is open 1-4 pm. except Sundays and Holidays. The exhibit begins with a reception on Sunday, July 9, 2017, 1-4 pm. … Continue reading →

ABOUT Father’s Day

My husband, my friend   Joe, who ran a printing press the majority of his life, and who was afflicted with diabetes in 1987,  is my mainstay of 39 years.  He has been through one of my hospitalizations and took care of me through my bout of psychosis and other physical ailments. Joe has been emotionally strong for me upon the … Continue reading →

ABOUT NAMIWalks

Volunteering at the Registration Table for the NAMI Walks with Schizoaffective Disorder   ‘Mental Health is for Everyone.’ Please come and join in the 15th annual NAMIWalks Northwest event sponsored by Providence Health Services for Oregon and Southwest Washington to make a statement that mental health matters, recovery is possible, and no one should be ashamed … Continue reading →

ARTWORK Sold

Experiencing the Miracle of Double Rainbows living with Schizoaffective Disorder   I do believe in the miracle of the double rainbows, especially the one I saw Friday night after showing my art at the Key Bank for First Friday in Milwaukie, the theme was May is Mental Health Month. Today I sold this painting I … Continue reading →

ARTWORK Painting for a Cause

It was fun to get together as a community for the First Friday of the Month of May in Milwaukie, Oregon, living with schizoaffective disorder   Our Key Bank Booth for Clackamas NAMI, ‘May is Mental Health Month’ displayed artists’s artwork who were involved with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. My husband and I … Continue reading →

ARTWORK Key Bank Show

Being honored for my artwork living with Schizoaffective Disorder and Bipolar Disorder   I have been given the opportunity to display my artwork at the Key Bank, 10888 SE Main and SE Monroe, Milwaukie, Oregon. The event takes place May 5th, 5 pm ‘First Friday Milwaukie’ and is hosted by Clackamas NAMI. The theme- May … Continue reading →

ABOUT Tulip Prayers

Health and Healing for Easter living with Schizoaffective Disorder and Bipolar Disorder   Growing tulips in my front yard for dear sweet little Kayla, my granddaughter, who came down with Cellulitis and for my loving husband, Joe, who is a diabetic, and had a painful bout with his teeth this week. These tulips were bright … Continue reading →

Easter and Beyond

Easter lesson living with Schizoaffective Disorder   Easter Day, some time ago with my sister’s daughter in law,Heidi, my sister Diana, and me- So dear to my heart is the warmth, magic, and power of Easter. Because of the Easter Holiday, I am being taught through my infirmity, how to go about my days and … Continue reading →

ABOUT Spring Swim

Making the most of a rainy day, Sunday with Schizoaffective Disorder   Yesterday, my husband, Joe and I, took a dip in the Mt. Scott swimming pool with our granddaughters, Kayla and Kylie. We had the time of our lives.

Birthday Expressions

Faith and joy involved with a birthday stretch living with schizoaffective disorder   Still celebrating my birthday that happened on February 8th. Met Todd Werner and his daughters at Home Town Buffet Sunday and was treated to a birthday brunch and a book of faith, received a family photo and card from my stepddaughter, Cathy Jacobs, yesterday, … Continue reading →