Author Archives: Sherri Matthews

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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.

Spring Is Sprung & My Hummingbird Tale

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Spring is sprung The grass is rizz… I wonder where the birdies is? Every spring time I think of this little poem; it takes me right back to when I was nineteen and working at the Post Office in a … Continue reading →

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Our Dog Ate The Easter Eggs and The Empty Tomb

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Oh happy day!  I have just had my boys home for a couple of days it being a long weekend for Easter and so I had all three of my baby chicks back in the nest once again!  How lovely … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Children & The Sadness of Asperger’s

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Well, what a time it has been these past several days, a real mixed bag.  The fantastic interaction and wonderful responses with/from everyone in the aftermath of an award nomination had me quite giddy there for a time!  Back to earth with a bump but isn’t it … Continue reading →

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My First Ever Blog Award!

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

What a lovely surprise, such excitement putting a huge smile on my face today!   Why? Because the lovely Rachael Featherstone , a full-time writer and blogger, has nominated me for The Leibster Award! Thank you very much Rachael, and yes please, I would like … Continue reading →

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The Hope of Spring

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Alleluia – By Glenna Oldham Daffodil footprints herald the coming of spring like summer rains usher in autumn’s bountiful gifts. Alleluia! And your life, my friend makes ready a road for the Lord. Alleluia! Oh I praise the Lord for … Continue reading →

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Robin Feed Guarantee & A Cute Little Chiffchaff

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Just when you think you’ve got it sorted, buttoned down all the hatches and preempted every foreseeable weather event (as in: Lopped off the trees in the back garden which were getting too tall and knocking against the neighbour’s fence; cut … Continue reading →

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My Moggie Eddie’s Close Shave

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Sometimes our pets can give us a real scare, and sometimes this can come out of the blue when we least expect it.  Today, I’ve been asked by Animal Friends Insurance  to share my story on my blog about my … Continue reading →

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A Fridge Magnet’s Wisdom & My Little Gardening Man

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

It felt positively spring-like on Wednesday. The sun shone all day! It’s all gone downhill since then.  Today, Friday, and its back to more rain in the air, although not quite so cold so things are looking up I suppose.  “Perhaps we shall … Continue reading →

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Keep On Keeping On – Three Writing Firsts

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

‘Keep on keeping on’.  I’ve been using this expression quite a lot lately.  Must be for a reason. It’s been an exciting time for me for me recently and I’m not quite sure what to do with it but, if you care … Continue reading →

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Cat & Mouse & A Lovely Morning Cuddle

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Friday again! Perhaps I shall make my ‘Friday Blog’ a regular thing.  If so, then I also need to make this a regular slot for a weather report, so as not to disappoint.  Therefore, for those of you reading this and … Continue reading →

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