Author Archives: Sherri Matthews

About Sherri Matthews

Once upon a time, Sherri emigrated from her native England to America and stayed for twenty years, raising her three children in California. Today, she lives in England's West Country with her family, shepherded by two little black cats. Always home, forever homesick.

Writing, Tennis and Summertime Awards

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

With the word ‘Tennis’ in the title, you have your first hint at the lateness of this post, meaning I started it a good couple of weeks ago during Wimbledon. Which also means that it is now redundant. Thank goodness for … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Writing | Tagged Awards, Blogging, Friendship, love, Seals and Crofts, Summer Breeze Song, Tennis, thank you, Wimbledon, writing | 78 Comments

Bite-Size Memoir: Cycling and Sherlock Holmes

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

When Lisa set her cycling prompt for this week’s Bite Size Memoir challenge, the first thoughts that came to mind were not so much the riding on but the falling off a bicycle. My first bike was for my seventh … Continue reading →

Posted in Bite Size Memoir, Childhood Memories, Family Life | Tagged Bicycles, Bite Size Memoir, Childhood memories, Cycling, Family Life, Girl Guides, Memoir, Sherlock Holmes, The Hound of the Baskervilles | 104 Comments

The Prisoner’s Daughter

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

Holistic Wayfarer (she of her community-inspiring site ‘A Holistic Journey’) very kindly invited me to take part in her ‘Belonging’ series. This week will see daily posts from other bloggers sharing their story and today I’ve shared some of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcoholism, Childhood Memories, Family Life | Tagged Alcoholism, Childhood memories, crime, Family Life, fathers, hope, Musings, prison, Prisoner | 17 Comments

My Heart Whispers Of Poetry Publication

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

What a week it’s been! I’ve shared stories about my cats, my granny and my love of dressing up, all the while managing (barely) to watch Rafa lose his match at Wimbledon as well as witness the spectacular crash and … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Writing Updates | Tagged Blogging, California, Celebrations, Heart Whispers, July 4th, Poems, Poetry Anthology, Publication, thank you, Wimbledon, World Cup, Writing Updates | 90 Comments

Dressing Up – My Favourite Thing!

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

Dressing up has always been something I’ve enjoyed. My grandfather used to take cine film of us as kids, and in one scene you can see me as a three-year old in my sticky-out dress, clopping about in my mother’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, Bite Size Memoir, Family Life | Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, Bite Size Memoir, Costumes, Dressing Up, Family Life, joy, laughter, Parties | 81 Comments

True Calling: Flash Fiction at Carrot Ranch

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

Blogging and writing is full of adventure isn’t it? You just never know where it might lead. For instance, until recently I had no idea what flash fiction was, but since I started taking part in a few challenges here … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Memoirs, Flash Fiction | Tagged Creative writing, Family History, Family Memoirs, Flash fiction, Grandmothers, writing | 87 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrasting Cats

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

The theme for the Weekly Photo Challenge this week is ‘Contrasts’. Michelle asks: ‘Light and dark, tall and short, happy and sad — this week, share a shot that captures a contrast.’ Thinking of light and dark, what springs to … Continue reading →

Posted in CATalogue, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged cat shelter, CATalogue, cats, kittens, Pet Passport Scheme, Photos of Cats, postaday, Weekly Photo Challenge | 87 Comments

In Which Fast Cars, Steve McQueen and Champagne Bring Out My Inner Diva

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

Thanks to freebie tickets, Hubby and I took off yesterday to spend the day at Goodwood Festival of Speed. This is not what we usually do on a Thursday but it was a lovely distraction. The festival we attended is … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Family Life, Travel | Tagged Airstream, Cars, Champagne, Classic Cars, Diva, Family Life, Goodwood Festival of Speed, Racing Cars, Sports Cars, Steve McQueen, travel | 66 Comments

WPC: Between The Trees On A Croatian Island

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

This week, the Daily Post features Danielle Hark for the Weekly Photo Challenge. Danielle is a photographer, writer, life coach and founder of her blog Broken Light Collective which empowers people affected by mental illness using photography. She was kind … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, Broken Light Collective, Croatia, Lokrum Island, Peacocks, Photos of trees, postaday, travel, Travel Writing, Weekly Photo Challenge | 69 Comments

June in England: Glastonbury, Stonehenge And A Country Garden

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

There is something in the air at this time of year, and I’m not talking about the pollen. For one thing, I am reminded by strategically placed, temporary road signs that once again, our home turf is about to be … Continue reading →