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.

Bright Eyed, Bushy Tailed and Beautiful Awards – Part One

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Good morning dear friends and here I am, as bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as I intended (despite some doubters in the crowd!) on this cold December, Monday morning. I hope that you all had a lovely weekend? I can report that … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Current Affairs | Tagged Awards, Blog, Blogger, Christmas, Dragon's Loyalty Award, Reduncancy, thank you, The Sunshine Award, The Versatile Blogger Award, The WordPress Family Award, WordPress | 37 Comments

Any Excuse for a Bit of Bubbly!

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

What a week it’s been! I’ve really enjoyed my visit over at T.B.’s blog, thanks again so much T.B. and also not only to all of you who took the time to go over and read my guest post but … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, Blogging, Current Affairs, Guest Blogs, Humour, Writing | Tagged Asperger syndrome, Bath, Blogging, Cava, celebration, Champagne, Christmas, Current Affairs, Downton Abbey, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Guest Blogs, Humour, Ston Easton, thank you, writing | 63 Comments

Empathy.

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

This short and powerful reminder that mental illness is no laughing matter posted today by my friend Steven which he called, succinctly, ‘Empathy’ takes short minutes to read and watch. Please do. I wish that my daughter could have done … Continue reading →

Posted in Reblogs, Uncategorized | 19 Comments

Guest Post over at Making My Mark!

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Today, I am delighted to announce that I was recently invited by T. B. Markinson to write a guest post about my writing journey. Some of you may already know T. B. from her blogs Making My Mark and 50 … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Guest Blogs, Writing | Tagged Author, Blogging, Debut novel, Encouragement, Guest Post, Publishing, WordPress, Writers Resources, writing, Writing Journey | 20 Comments

Cornwall, ‘Rebecca’ and a Homecoming

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Well, Thanksgiving has been and gone (I hope you all had a good one!), my son Nicky celebrated his birthday in style and we spent a wonderful weekend with some very special people at their lovely home in Cornwall. To my … Continue reading →

Posted in Books & Reading, Current Affairs, Family Life, Musings, My California, Photos, Travel | Tagged Author, Books and Reading, British Isles, Cornwall, Current Affairs, Daphne Du Maurier, Family Life, Fowey, Italian Job, Looe, Marriage, Movies, Musings, My California, travel, West Country, Withnail & I, writing | 80 Comments

A Thanksgiving ‘Happy Birthday’ Baby

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Thanksgiving was a non-event for me when we first moved to America. As a Brit, this holiday isn’t on the calendar and not one that we celebrate since, after all, it was from our country that the pilgrims fled, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Traditions, Friendship, Mothers & Sons, My California | Tagged baby, Celebrations, Childhood memories, Department of Corrections, Family Traditions, Friendship, Happy Birthday, Mothers & Sons, My California, Pregnancy, Thanksgiving | 58 Comments

Ever Thankful and One Crazy Grandma

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Here we are and it’s Friday again, and time is a-flying! I had to go into town today to get a few things, ha! It was crazily busy, you would think that Christmas is just around the corner. Oh wait, … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood Memories, Family Life, Guest Blogs, Mothers & Sons, My California | Tagged America, Celebrations, Childhood memories, Christmas, Cooking, Family Life, Grandma, Grandpa, Guest Blog, joy, laughter, Los Angeles, Mothers & Sons, thank you, Thanksgiving, Thomas The Tank Engine, Turkey Dinner | 47 Comments

In Which My Son Says ‘Thank You’…

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Today I’m very proud and delighted to be hosting my first ever guest blog – meaning, I’m handing you over to my son, Nick (Nicky to family and old friends!) He was so greatly encouraged and inspired by your responses … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Guest Blogs, Mothers & Sons, Music | Tagged Arts, Blues, Creativity, Electric Guitar, Encouragment, Family Life, Guest Blog, Inspiration, Lessons and Instruction, Mothers & Sons, music, Positive feedback, thank you | 27 Comments

‘Smoke and Mirrors’ – My Son’s Way Back

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

A few month’s ago, I read this in UCB* ‘Tenacity is the hallmark of all successful people. They keep trying, keep learning and keep moving forward. They win the battle in their minds and then it overflows into what they … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Mothers & Sons, Music, Writing | Tagged Brighton Institute of Modern Music, Creativity, Dream, Electric Guitar, Family Life, George Bernard Shaw, Guitar Riffs, Inspiration, Metal, Mothers & Sons, music, Soundcloud, Tenacity, United Christian Broadcasting, Word for Today, writing | 80 Comments

First Frost Melts in the Heat of Dragon’s Loyalty Award!

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Yes, dear friends, this morning we awoke to our first frost of the season here in our little corner of Somerset! I knew that it was cold when our cat Eddie shot in from outside and immediately jumped up on … Continue reading →