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.

WPC: Selfie

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

This week’s Weekly Photo Challenge has had me on the run. This is what Cherie over at the WordPress Daily Post says: ‘…whether you love it or hate it, selfie-portraiture is indeed a thing, and an expression of our ever-evolving culture … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged photograph of self, postaday, selfie, Weekly Photo Challenge | 88 Comments

A Lingering Look at Windows: Historical Lewes, Sussex

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

For this week’s Lingering Look at Windows challenge over at Dawn’s site, The Day After, I have been inspired by short bursts of time spent by Hubby and I in the delightfully historic town of Lewes in the south east of England. Lewes is nestled … Continue reading →

Posted in A Lingering Look at Windows, HIstory, Photos | Tagged A Lingering Look at Windows, Anne of Cleves, HIstory, King Henry VIII, Lewes, Medieval, photos of windows, Sussex | 90 Comments

WPC: Object – Broken Tree

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

A day late and a dollar short, ha! Story of my life. Well, better to show up than not at all and here it is Tuesday but as promised, with my take on this week’s Weekly Photo Challenge theme which … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos, The Black Dog, Weekly Photo Challenge, Writing | Tagged Handwriting, Photo of Tree, Poem, Poetry, postaday, Storms, The Black Dog, Weekly Photo Challenge, Writers, writing, Writing Fiction | 63 Comments

Just Another Day In Computer Paradise

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

Deep breath. Why, oh why is it so frustrating and darn-right hard to get back into the swing of things (again) after being forced to manage without my laptop? I know, it’s not the end of the world, far worse … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood Memories, Current Affairs, Family Life | Tagged Blogging, Childhood memories, Computer, Computer Problems, Family Life, Laptops, Technology, The Terminator | 57 Comments

Isn’t Modern Technology Wonderful: Yeah Right!

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

Modern technology – wonderful when it works, but when it doesn’t it’s a nightmare. Hi everyone, this is a very quick update to apologise for not being able to reply to your lovely comments on my posts or catch up … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Uncategorised | 57 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Juxtaposition is British High Tea in California

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

This week’s theme for the Weekly Photo Challenge is Juxtaposition. Juxtaposition is defined in the Collins English Dictionary in this way: ‘The juxtaposition of two contrasting objects, images, or ideas is the fact that they are placed together or described … Continue reading →

Posted in My California, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged America, California, England, Friendship, Juxtaposition, Pacific Coast Highway, postaday, Tea, Weekly Photo Challenge | 71 Comments

The Taste of Words – Asperger’s Syndrome and Synaesthesia

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

The taste of LA on a Disneyland morning. It is the taste of hot coffee, Winchell’s donuts and egg and bacon breakfast sandwiches. This is what was brought to Aspie Daughter’s mind as we chatted one day about the times … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, Family Life, My California | Tagged American Psychiatric Association, ASD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Blog Interview, California, Daughter with Asperger's, Family Life, Synaesthesia | 70 Comments

A Lingering Look At Windows: Angel’s Light

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

This week’s ‘Lingering Look at Windows‘ challenge is not letting me do what I set out to do. Another day for that. Today, this is what I need to do. What I can’t get out of my mind is the … Continue reading →

Posted in A Lingering Look at Windows, Current Affairs, Photos | Tagged A Lingering Look at Windows, Angels, Children, Inveraray Jail, Jesus, Light, photograph of a window, Scotland | 46 Comments

WPC: Family

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

A little late in the day (at least for my fellow same-time-zone bloggers) to start my new regime but here I begin with this week’s Weekly Photo Challenge theme which is ‘Family’. This gives a very broad scope for interpretation … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, My California, Norfolk Broads, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged California, Family Life, Mom, Mum, Norfolk Broads, Photography, Photos of Greylag Geese, postaday, Santa Cruz, travel, Weekly Photo Challenge | 72 Comments

The Write Frame of Mind – How I Found My Perfect Distraction

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

Friday already! Where has the week gone? This has been the first week when I’ve felt properly ready and able to get back into writing and blogging on a regular basis again since Christmas. Yet, I still couldn’t quite shake … Continue reading →