Category Archives: Friendship

The Glow of Friendship

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Driving back from my friend’s house yesterday in the late afternoon I was lost in thought as I barrelled down the dual carriageway, bursts of rain hitting the windscreen and short, sharp gusts of wind buffeting against my car. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, Photos | Tagged Christmas, Current Affairs, Driving, England, Friendship, God, loneliness, Memories, Musings, Photographs, Thoughts | 63 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

Bonfire Night and A Drive in the Wilds of Wiltshire

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Remember, remember! The fifth of November, The Gunpowder treason and plot; I know of no reason Why the Gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot! (English Folk Verse, c 1870) When we lived in America, the ushering in of November brought … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood Memories, Family Traditions, Friendship, Mothers & Sons | Tagged America, Bonfire Night, California, Childhood memories, Family Traditions, Fireworks, Friendship, Gunpowder Plot, Guy Fawkes Night, Mothers and Sons, Seasonal Traditions | 88 Comments

It’s All About the Money

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

My dear readers, you know me well enough by now to know that reading this blog is a bit like opening that proverbial box of chocolates in the movie ‘Forrest Gump‘ – you never know what you’re gonna get. Well, … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, Current Affairs, Family Life, Friendship, Humour, Musings | Tagged Anxiety, Aspergers, CBT, Counselling, Crisis, Current Affairs, depression, Family Life, Foo Fighters, Forrest Gump, Friendship, Health insurance, Humour, iPod, Money, Musings, Rant, sadness, Stress, tears, Worry, X Factor | 38 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

Baby, I’m Back!

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Well, hello again dear readers! I have returned from my journey across that vast Atlantic sea, safe and sound, climbed back out of a sleepless void commonly known as ‘jet lag’ so that I am now managing to sleep 4 hours straight (yes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Friendship, My California, Photos, Uncategorized | Tagged Bittersweet Memories, Central Coast California, Dancing, Family Life, Friendship, Home, joy, laughter, Los Angeles, loss, pain, Photos of California, San Luis Obispo, travel | 10 Comments

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 →