Category Archives: Family Traditions

Listen to Your October

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

There’s a stillness in the air, hanging lightly like a whisper, as it sits on the fence between late afternoon and early evening. The last vestiges of a warm, October day give way to the cool of an autumn evening, … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood Memories, Family Life, Family Traditions, Musings, My California | Tagged America, Childhood memories, Children, England, Family Life, Family Traditions, Flatford Mill, Halloween, Holiday, Jack Skellington, Jack-O-Lantern, Listening, Musings, My California, Pumpkin, School, Suffolk, United States | 33 Comments

Remembering 2001 and a Birthday Kingfisher

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Do you remember where you were on the evening of September 10th, 2001? I remember it well because I was quietly celebrating my birthday with my lovely children and their father having dinner at a local steak house in our … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds of a Feather, Current Affairs, Family Life, Family Traditions, Musings, Nature & Wildlife | Tagged 9/11, Birthday, California, Celebrations, Current Affairs, Diana Princess of Wales, England, Ex-pat, Family Life, joy, Kingfisher, Loved Ones, Musings, Photo of Kingfisher, sorrow, Twin Towers, USA, World Trade Center | 26 Comments

Thank You – You Are My Sunshine!

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

So here we are, all the birthday celebrations for my daughter’s 21st have been and gone but what a wonderful time it was! My heart is full of the joy and love which comes from sharing this special time with … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Family Life, Family Traditions, Friendship, Mothers & Daughters | Tagged Asperger syndrome, Awards, Cake, emotions, Family Life, Friends, Gangnam Style, happiness, joy, love, Roller coaster, Sentiments, thank you, The Sunshine Award, Thorpe Park | 10 Comments

Girl With The Summertime Smile

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Girl with the Summertime Smile You came to me, wrapped up in love, on a too-hot summer’s day As you took in every life-drop falling from the sky, Then seeking quiet refuge in the still of your shut-tight eyes. Oh … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, Childhood Memories, Family Life, Family Traditions, Mothers & Daughters, Photos, Poems | Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, Birthday, Childhood memories, daughter, Family Life, hope, joy, laughter, Moon, mother, night sky, Poem, sadness, stars, Summertime, Sunflowers | 35 Comments

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 →