2024-02-14 16:02
The Truth About Sissy
Thumbnail Image: Sissy at 14 years oldWith a new spark of curiosity igniting a flame that illuminates the darkest corners of our family history…a light, lea… Read More
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From Poetry to Politics there is no subject that she cannot find an interesting angle to write from.
2024-01-23 17:18
This week, I am happy to share that I published a new book about marketing art, including prints and NFTs (non-fungible tokens). The book is a step-by-step guide to bringing digital art… Read More
2024-01-05 04:18
Hi there.
I feel like when I post here it always needs to begin with an apology for my absence. This time, I just want to say, hey, and give an update on what I’ve been up to an… Read More
2023-10-16 14:06
by Cheri Roberts, Challenging the Rhetoric, The Guerilla Media Network
See part 1 HERE.
There is no question both Elliot Rodger and Ben Moynihan shared extremely misogynistic view… Read More
2023-09-25 02:18
Detroit News veteran crime reporter, George Hunter, wrote a feature article about me and the memoir I’m writing, and how it all came to be.
why would Detroit News be interested? Be… Read More
2023-03-13 04:35
IMAGE SOURCE: UK Mirror and Facebook “Selfie”
Elliot Oliver Robertson Rodger, by his own account, “started out as a happy and blissful child, living [my] life to… Read More
2022-02-09 17:32
It’s been a few weeks since I first dived into NFTs to sell my art. So far, I have sold seven (7) original pieces and I am thrilled with this new endeavor.
All of my NFTs are hand-c… Read More
2022-01-04 15:24
On Christmas day I purchased Solana (SOL), which is a cryptocurrency, to start my journey selling my art as NFTs (non-fungible tokens). NFTs are a digital version of your art that is logged… Read More
2021-12-10 22:48
It’s very frustrating knowing that vaccines just do not work the same for those of us who are immunocompromised, leaving us at risk, seemingly no matter how many doses we get. I’… Read More
2021-07-27 00:22
For Me, Autoimmune Comes in MultiplesI recently wrote about my sudden hearing loss. If you missed it, you can catch up with that HERE. In that blog post, I promised to talk about my other ne… Read More
2021-07-13 02:03
Earlier this year I wrote about having another Meniers attack, a sickening vertigo episode that left me suddenly completely deaf in my left ear. It’s been quite a journey in the months… Read More
2021-01-15 22:03
I had another Menier’s attack this week and I am now comepletely deaf in my left ear Read More
2020-03-17 21:53
We’re shut down here in Oregon. Things are moving fast all over. I anticipate a “shelter in place’ order soon.
I guess we are as ready as we will ever be. I hope you ar… Read More
2019-03-13 17:29
Happy Hour Art
Do you ever want to create something, but have no oomph because you are sick or just plain tired? Because of health issues, I have a lot of days like that, and it sucks. Or… Read More
2019-02-15 18:36
Many of you know I have been sick for a long time. Over the past few years, I’ve had a handful of diagnosis, some have stuck, some have changed. Late last Aug I got hit with something… Read More
2018-12-28 19:46
Photo by Rakicevic Nenad on Pexels.com
I know it’s been forever since I’ve made a blog post. Life took me by surprise in a lot of ways and I just haven’t felt much like wri… Read More
2017-09-10 16:15
“Come On” is an original song with lyrics written and performed by Cheri Roberts and music written and performed by Chaos View. This song is a reflection and repository of our co… Read More
2017-07-09 00:20
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
LIVE #CTR Podcast WEDS. July 12 @ 5pPST/8pEST LIVE with “I am Jane Doe” documentary filmmaker, Mary Mazzi… Read More
2017-07-06 23:05
Challenging the Rhetoric
By Cheri Roberts for Challenging the Rhetoric
The growing trend of the Alt-right and GOP supporters using kids, even fictitious ones, as fodder, should be c… Read More
2017-06-14 20:48
Challenging the Rhetoric
IMAGE SOURCE: Sharon Manery Facebook page
One former long-time Oath Keepers employee confessed to embezzling more than $200K from the group while serving as thei… Read More
2017-04-18 21:44
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS
I created a Twitter list to follow for those who are trying to keep up with the Alex Jones custody trial in Austin, Texas. Alex Jones, a far-rig… Read More
2017-04-15 13:30
After weeks of PR and social media debate, #AprilTheGiraffe is finally really having her baby LIVE @ Animal Adventure Park. NOW.
Filed under: animals, baby animals, live cam, Uncategorize… Read More
2017-04-11 21:24
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
Last week, jailed internet talk show host Pete Santilli has seemingly come to his senses. Through his Nevada attorn… Read More
2017-03-16 21:44
Challenging the Rhetoric
Join Cheri Roberts THURS. March 16 @ 6pPST/9pEST with guest Abby Martin to discuss how the hell we got President Trump and why we need to continue to #resist this a… Read More
2017-02-15 21:24
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
A few short weeks into office have already amounted to a shitpile of alarming allegations against this President an… Read More
2017-01-29 20:13
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
After a lengthy hiatus to accommodate a move and more, the Challenging the Rhetoricpodcastwill resume Tuesday, Januar… Read More
2017-01-22 17:56
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
When a new friend suddenly seems like a miracle worker swooping in with a magic wand to cure all of your woes, you pr… Read More
2016-12-20 20:31
Cooking With Salsa
A little imagination and a few ingredients can go long way.
Can you guess what’s inside?
Please be sure to subscribe to, visit, and share our website often and a… Read More
2016-12-14 05:37
You may have already mastered salsa making, or maybe you are newly interested in doing so. Salsa is one of the easiest things to make and it’s satisfying nutritional punch cannot be su… Read More
2016-10-31 20:36
This week I fell in love with Multnomah Falls in the fall. The colors were strikingly vibrant. The drizzling rain and the mist of the falls made every leaf and log glisten among th… Read More
2016-10-28 01:53
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
All seven co-defendants, Ammon Bundy, Ryan Bundy, Shawna Cox, David Fry, Jeff Banta, Ken Mendenbach, and Neil Wampl… Read More
2016-10-23 22:53
Challenging the Rhetoric
IMAGE SOURCE: Graphic Stock license
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
With their cases rested and a jury in deliberation, attorneys on both… Read More
Bundy “Patriots†Concocting Conspiracy Theories Slandering Internet Talk Show Host Pete Santilli
2016-09-10 22:38
Challenging the Rhetoric
Photoshopped from Portland Tribune
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
In January, after a rally in Burns, Oregon in support of ranchers Dwight and… Read More
2016-09-02 15:54
Challenging the Rhetoric
IMAGE SOURCE: YouTube screencap
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
In a ruling on pretrial conference motions, U.S. District Judge Anna Br… Read More
2016-08-11 15:27
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
Lisa J.Ludwig, stand-by counsel for pre se co-defendant Ryan Bundy moves the Court for an extension… Read More
2016-08-05 20:55
Challenging the Rhetoric
IMAGE SOURCE: Guerilla Media Network Facebook Page
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
In an August 4, YouTube live-stream Deborah Jordan, gi… Read More
2016-08-04 21:20
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
On July 29, the United States Government filed theiritemized exhibit list of evidenceto be used against some, or al… Read More
2016-08-02 19:21
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
The United States Government has finally released their exhibit list of evidence against individuals who have been ch… Read More
2016-07-27 16:06
Challenging the Rhetoric
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By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
Ammon Bundy and Ryan Payne showed up in Harney County, Oregon, last year touting the… Read More
2016-07-23 23:29
Oregon Standoff Trials
By STANDOFF REPORTER for OregonStandoffTrials.com
Buried in the footnotes on page-10 of a newly filed motion by Nevada attorneys for dual defendant Ryan Payne, it is… Read More
2016-07-20 23:17
Oregon Standoff Trials
By STANDOFF REPORTER for OregonStandoffTrials.com
It is believed that 43-year old Brian ‘Booda’ Cavalier is a cooperating witness for the federal governm… Read More
2016-07-14 22:37
Challenging the Rhetoric
IMAGE SOURCE: YouTube screencap
By Cheri Roberts for Challenging the Rhetoric
In a Wednesday detention hearing, Oregon Standoff’s “last man out&rdqu&helli…Read More
2016-07-08 20:42
Challenging the Rhetoric
IMAGE SOURCE: GraphicStock license
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
Over the years I have interacted with many people who have vastly different bel… Read More
2016-07-06 15:44
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
In the land of the internet, it is easy to find any image and say that somehow we are a part of whatever situation… Read More
2016-06-30 21:06
By CHERI ROBERTS
I know a LOT of MMA fighters. Known ones. Unknown ones. Great ones. So so ones. Males. Females … Having an ex UFC fighter and long time cage fight promoter as a broth… Read More
2016-06-28 04:50
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
According to a new FBI document* Tweeted by The Oregonian‘s, Maxine Bernstein, militia kingpin Gary Hunt, of Op… Read More
2016-06-20 23:48
By CHERI ROBERTS
It occurred to me some of my regular readers might be interested in a multi-part series I have been doing called, Rise of the Modern Cult.
Here are the first two parts with… Read More
2016-06-05 23:18
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
In the world of online journalism, trolls and haters — which are not always one and the same, roll around and… Read More
2016-06-05 23:18
Challenging the Rhetoric
IMAGE SOURCE: Screencap LinkedIn Public Acct.
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
On the evening of April 18, Valrico, Florida widow, Mollie… Read More
2016-06-05 23:18
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
Everyone has a past. We have all lived a life. The sins of one’s past do not always reflect on one… Read More
2016-06-05 23:17
Challenging the Rhetoric
IMAGE SOURCE: YouTube
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
Are your Facebook messages really private? Not when there is a warrant allowing federal auth… Read More
2016-04-16 21:45
Challenging the Rhetoric
IMAGE SOURCE: mint.com
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
It is fairly common knowledge that cellphone, and other electronic device use, is not allow… Read More
2016-04-15 17:38
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
In a jailhouse audio recording posted to YouTube’s, Defend Your Base channel, David Fry, Oregon Standoff&rsqu&helli…Read More
2016-04-12 23:31
Challenging the Rhetoric
BY CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
Every good conspiracy needs the perfect patsy. The case of January’s, armed militant takeover of the Ma… Read More
2016-04-10 19:14
Challenging the Rhetoric
IMAGE SOURCE: autoblog.com
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
We know very little about what evidence U.S. prosecutors will use against any&nb&helli…Read More
2016-04-10 00:14
Challenging the Rhetoric
PHOTO CREDIT: Brian Clegg
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
On March 23, someone driving a white “Field Pros” utility truck attac… Read More
2016-04-07 22:00
Sickness of Silence
By CHERI ROBERTS for Sickness of Silence
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual As… Read More
2016-04-07 22:00
Sickness of Silence
By CHERI ROBERTS for Sickness of Silence
As a journalist I am all about our First Amendment rights and our ability to freely express ourselves. What I am not all… Read More
2016-04-05 15:07
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
In his crowdfunding quest to financially support his defense of Malheur Refuge militant, Ammon Bundy, criminal atto… Read More
2016-04-05 12:49
Challenging the Rhetoric
IMAGE SOURCE: Flikr
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
Representatives of Eugene, Oregon’s Arnold Law Firm, Lissa Casey and Bryan Boender, &helli…Read More
2016-03-29 22:52
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
Patriot friendly, self-proclaimed organic farmer “III%’er and YouTuber, Dallas Ahrens, hosted… Read More
2016-03-22 02:14
Challenging the Rhetoric
IMAGE SOURCE: Facebook screenshot
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
Patriot pusher, SSG Maureen Peltier, a retiring Washington National Guard m… Read More
2016-03-19 23:50
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
Once in a while something great comes across your social media feed, and you just know it’s special. These… Read More
2016-03-18 18:42
Challenging the Rhetoric
03-17-2016 ECF 316 USA v SANTILLI – Motion for Leave to File Motion Under Seal
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
Late yesterday, Thomas K. Coa… Read More
2016-03-18 01:19
Challenging the Rhetoric
Will Gavin Seim, Michele Fiore, Sheriff Mack, Krisanne Hall, and others be indicted for their legal influence, tactical support, encouragement and admit… Read More
2016-03-14 02:51
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
What does it mean to be a journalist in a tech-savvy society? Is it any different now than before there was an inte… Read More
2016-03-13 04:23
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
The internet is all a scurry with speculation as to why a federal agent failed to disclose firing&nb&helli…Read More
2016-03-11 23:12
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
Investigating the shooting of LaVoy Finicum and the arrests of several others, the Deschutes County Sheriffs have m… Read More
2016-03-09 20:57
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
All law enforcement, whether State or Federal, have an obligation to the citizens they protect. That obligation is… Read More
2016-03-09 06:36
Challenging the Rhetoric
IMAGE SOURCE: FBI Press Conference Screenshot
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
For 6-weeks dozens of alarmist YouTube broadcasters — along wi… Read More
2016-03-06 00:20
IMAGE SOURCE: Press TV Screenshot
Almost 2-weeks ago a videographer arrived to interview me for an episode of Press TV’s documentary series, Economic Divide discussing Artificial Intel… Read More
2016-03-04 00:19
Cheri Speak
Image Source: 02varvara.wordpress.com
INGREDIENTS:
1 pkg. thick skin
1 bag tenacity
3 c. integrity
2 c. resourcefulness
2 c. discipline
1 c. business savvy
1 c. commit… Read More
2016-03-02 23:11
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS forChallenging the Rhetoric
Every 39-minutes a new pornographic video is created in the United States. In less time than it took to read th… Read More
2016-03-01 23:24
Sickness of Silence
By CHERI ROBERTS for Sickness of Silence
If you think drugs are the most lucrative criminal activity in this country, think again. Human trafficking ties drug traf… Read More
2016-02-29 20:35
Sickness of Silence
Green Spotlight Room
By Cheri Roberts for Sickness of Silence
Each year the glitterati turn out while Americans tune-in to our version of the high school prom, the O… Read More
2016-02-26 03:02
This morning my podcast studio was turned into a film studio by a videographer for Press TV for an upcoming episode of their ongoing documentary series, Economic Divide. The video below is… Read More
2016-02-20 23:28
Farris Earnest Williams
April 13, 1945 – February 16, 2016
Farris Earnest Williams passed away peacefully in his sleep in the quiet hours of February 16, 2016 while living at… Read More
2016-02-17 22:57
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
Who get’s equal protection under the law according to the Fourteenth Amendment?
Can one’s First and… Read More
2016-02-16 16:29
By CHERI ROBERTS
Our father had a way with words
he’d craft his thoughts with care.
His stories told, both new and old,
were meant for us to share.
Rhyming words and riddles too
a scav… Read More
2016-02-16 00:51
Challenging the Rhetoric
IMAGE SOURCE: Screenshot, Pete Santilli Show
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
In addition to federal charges stemming from the Oregon… Read More
2016-02-15 04:26
Challenging the Rhetoric
IMAGE SOURCE: Deb Jordan Facebook Page
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
In a live stream broadcast on The Pete Santilii Show, filling the dead-air… Read More
2016-02-11 08:00
Challenging the Rhetoric
IMAGE SOURCE: latest.com
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
Cliven Bundy was arrested tonight after landing at Portland’s PDX airport. Everythi… Read More
2016-02-05 04:25
A baby’s breath,
but a whisper
of life
a reminder
of where we start
so we know
wherever we go
it is the direction
we choose
or chose
or were born with…
…you judge… Read More
2016-02-03 22:09
Challenging the Rhetoric
IMAGE SOURCE: militia.news.com
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
A month ago we began hearing about ranchers Dwight and Steven Hammond in … Read More
2016-01-30 23:09
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
By about my fourth hour of watching continuously “re-set” live feeds on YouTube by Defend Your Base… Read More
2016-01-28 20:45
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
Late this morning, in an audio interview with OPB Radio, Defend Your Base operator David Fry, Sean Anderson and wif… Read More
2016-01-27 18:23
Challenging the Rhetoric
DefendYourBase live stream screenshot
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
Hours after the Tuesday shooting death of #OregonStandoff militia mem… Read More
2016-01-20 22:23
Challenging the Rhetoric
IMAGE SOURCE: flickriver.com
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
Is it a stand-off or a stand-down? It’s all a bit confusing to the average lay… Read More
2016-01-18 18:45
An original Cheri Speak #MMM for Monday, January 18, 2016 by Cheri Roberts
Filed under: memes, sayings, Uncategorized Tagged: #MMM, effort, evolution, hope, learning, logic, M… Read More
2016-01-07 20:34
Challenging the Rhetoric
By CHERI ROBERTS for Challenging the Rhetoric
Jerry DeLemus*, a vocal Trump supporter and now official “Veterans for Trump” campaigner, was the… Read More
2016-01-06 21:28
If you have been paying attention to the so-called ‘stand-off’ by Ammon Bundy – son of Bundy Ranch’s Cliven Bundy, and his militia friends here in my beautiful state… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
A lot has happened in the two-years since I created Cheri Speak, most notably I became a grandmother and moved to two different states. If that wasn’t enough, I have … Continue… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I cannot believe it’s been three-years. Some days, it seems like yesterday, other days it seem even longer than the three-years. I wish you were still here. I miss you. … Contin… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Did you know you can create a custom look for your blog without purchasing an upgrade? It’s true and before WordPress awarded me a free upgrade I often formatted my blog to … Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
“Fate”and “destiny” are “meant-to-be” words we apply to many things at our convenience. For instance… Many people question the legitimacy of a God… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Last year was a year of trial and error. I had as many successes as I had failures. Unfortunately, my biggest regret is I did not spend nearly enough time … Continue reading → Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Originally posted on Challenging the Rhetoric:By Cheri Roberts of Challenging the Rhetoric and Sickness of Silence Bad agendas are bad news, but they make good news-revenue via big… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Did you know that MY family … were Syrian immigrants? It is true. My grandfather and his family came here from Syria…yes, Syria. They had to make the stop in … Continue… Read More
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