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Oil Painting of Alice Savage

My portrait of Alice Savage celebrating her March birthday. She is a woman of inspiration, creativity, and is the organizer of the Roseburg High Class of 67′ reunions. My wonderful Lincoln City roommate.  

Still traveling to the places of our dreams

Last weekend,  my husband, Joe, celebrated his 69th birthday. The photo below is my husband Joe at Cathy’s, his daughter’s wedding in 1987 when he came down with diabetes. The other photo is Joe and I celebrating his 69 years of life. He still takes me to the places of my dreams.  

Happy Veterans Day 2014

Happy Veterans Day. Here are photos of my stepdaughter, Becky Joiner, a US Army woman, who fought in the DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM Gulf War, and my Dad, who was a US sergeant in World War II. Thank you so much for the sacrifice you made to keep us safe. Your love and compassion for this country … Continue reading →

The Future is a Fascinating Journey

I had the wonderful privilege of being interviewed at the Oregon State Hospital Museum by Dr. Mickey Stellavato on September 25th. She took this picture of me while I was there. So much had changed since I committed myself in the asylum in 1971. In search of finding true happiness while I was at the … Continue reading →

Joe’s and Mine Silver Anniversary

We are celebrating our Silver Anniversary today and our 37th year of living together. My sister, Diana, and her husband, Bob, treated us to a Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire play at the Cabaret Theater in Ashland and author Mitzi Loftus treated us to brunch the next day. We also had a scrumptious dinner with … Continue reading →

ARTWORK Schizoffective

Painting Suicidal Effects with Schizoaffective and Bipolar Disorder   Reader Question 4: Have you ever been suicidal? How did Robin Williams and his suicide affect you? Suicide can, not only, involve the person who commits suicide, but the victims he takes with him. For instance, the shootings at Marysville-Pilchuck High School’s cafeteria resulted in the … Continue reading →

SHERRY GOES SANE Schizoaffective

Paranoia and Schizoaffective Disorder   Answer to Reader Question from Allison- “How did you first become paranoid?” I can best describe how I became paranoid by saying I had a traumatic childhood. Because of the abuse I took from my step father, my mental system of dealing with pressure began to erode. I became an … Continue reading →

ARTWORK Master

Schizoaffective and Bipolar Disorder oil painting   Recent oil portrait I have done named “Old Master.” 20×24