Category Archives: CATalogue

Cats of Crete And Holidays In the Rain

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

Waiting for me in the Summerhouse today was a queen wasp, crawling about the floor as wasps sometimes do. Those who know of my mortal fear of these vile creatures will understand how I reacted to such a terrifying sight. … Continue reading →

Posted in CATalogue, Travel, Weekly Pet Challenge | Tagged British Weather, cats, Crete, Family Life, Feral Cats, Holidays, Lanzarote, Photos of Cats, travel, Vacations, wasps, Weekly Pet Share | 108 Comments

What Lies In The Shadows

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

Has the world gone completely mad? Bombarded with what seems like a constant drip-feed of violence, terror, and fear in the news, I was surprised to come across an article about two sets of neighbours, both in their eighties, warring … Continue reading →

Posted in CATalogue, Creative Writing, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Creative writing, Daily Prompt, England, forgiveness, Lewes, Lyme Regis, Neighbors, Photo of cat, postaday, Ruins, Shadows, Weeky Photo Challenge | 118 Comments

A Day Of Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

Where has the year gone? Didn’t I just write about my Thanksgiving memories, an American holiday that I embraced in my adopted home for almost twenty years? Thanksgiving isn’t a holiday here in the UK, but for my family, this … Continue reading →

Posted in CATalogue, Family Memoirs, Family Traditions, Friendship | Tagged Birthday, celebration, Christmas, Family Memoirs, Family Memories, Family Traditions, Holidays, Memoirs, Photo of Cats, Thanksgiving | 80 Comments

Cats of Croatia

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

When I look back over photographs of places I’ve visited, I can’t help but notice all the cat photos amongst them. Maybe it’s because I miss my two when we’re away, or maybe it’s because I just love cats. … Continue reading →

Posted in CATalogue, Travel, Weekly Pet Challenge | Tagged cats, Croatia, Dubrovnik, kittens, Photos of Cats, Photos of Kittens, travel, Weekly Pet Challenge | 85 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

Guest Post At Moggiepurrs: For The Love Of Siamese Cats

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

Good Monday morning dear friends! I hope you had a lovely weekend? Here in Blighty the weather didn’t do quite what was asked of us, descending as it did into blustery storms and heavy rain but still, the weekend is … Continue reading →

Posted in CATalogue, Guest Blogs | Tagged cats, Guest Blog, Siamese Cats | 19 Comments

Christmas In All Its Glory

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

It’s Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year! The time of year when we think of family, hearth and home, the season of peace and goodwill, glad tidings to all men. Like so many of you, I could write … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcoholism, CATalogue, Childhood Memories, Christmas, Current Affairs, Family Life, Family Traditions, Memoir, My California, My Dad's Alcoholic Prison | Tagged Alcoholism, Angel, Ants, Blessings, Boxing Day, CATalogue, cats, Childhood memories, Christmas, Christmas Cake, Christmas tree, Family Traditions, God, hope, Jesus, joy, love, Memoir, My California, My Dad's Alcoholic Prison, Nativity, Norman Rockwell, Peace | 75 Comments

A Happy Halloween for my Black Cat Eddie

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Halloween is upon us at last! Better get that pumpkin carved, the treats ready to hand out to all those trick-or-treaters and decorate the house with paper bats, dangling skeletons and put on the spooky music! Most importantly, if you … Continue reading →

Posted in CATalogue, Childhood Memories, Family Traditions | Tagged Black cat, Cat safety, cats, Childhood memories, Family Traditions, Halloween, Jack-O-Lantern, Myths, Superstitions, Trick or Treat | 46 Comments

A Cat Show for an Aspie Daughter

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Good Afternoon, dear readers. I hope you all had a lovely weekend. Taking a break from all things ‘chore’ wise, we took Aspie Daughter to a cat show. This might seem like a strange event to take somebody with Asperger’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, CATalogue, Childhood Memories, Family Life, Humour | Tagged Asperger syndrome, Aspie Daughter, Cat Show, cats, Cattery, Childhood memories, Family Life, Humour, meltdown, Photos of Cats, Sensory overload, Siamese | 36 Comments

Guest Blog at MoggiePurrs!

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Great excitement today dear readers! Before my recent writing crisis (for want of a better word!) I did manage to write a guest blog for my lovely American friend Beverly over at Moggiepurrs. If you would like to read … Continue reading →