Category Archives: Family Life

Of Guns And Flowers And A Car Crash

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

On Wednesday just before lunchtime, somebody drove across my path in the middle of a roundabout (I had right of way). I barely had time to slam on my brakes before crashing with a sickening thud into the side of … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Family Life | Tagged America, Car Accidents, Car Crash, Children, Columbine Shootings, Family Life, Guns, hope, love, Pet Rat, San Bernardino Shootings, School Shootings, Terrorist Attacks | 107 Comments

Sunday Lunch Invitation – Sherri Matthews and Michelle Clements James.

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

A guest post in which I share the story of ‘Crazy Grandma’ and the turkey that never was; a summer story just in time for Thanksgiving…thank you so much Sally Cronin for the invitation!

Posted in Family Life, Family Traditions, Guest Blogs, Uncategorized | Tagged Christmas, Family Life, Family Traditions, Guest Blog, Guest Post, Thanksgiving | 30 Comments

Happy Place, Stolen Days And A 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

Last week, Hubby surprised us with the news that he had heard about a pumpkin farm mere miles from where we live. “What? Really?” Aspie D and I asked incredulously. “Yes, really!” So guess what we did at the weekend? … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Flash Fiction, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged 99 Word Flash Fiction, California, Chickens, Family Life, Happy Place, joy, Pumpkin Patch, Reindeer, Stealing, Weekly Photo Challenge, Werewolves | 81 Comments

Homecoming Queen: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

When I first joined Facebook, I left the question about ‘hometown’ blank. To me, your hometown is the place where you are born and grow up and return to decades later for heartwarming family reunions (I love the thought of … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Flash Fiction, My California, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged 99 Word Flash Fiction, California, Children, England, Facebook, Family Life, Homesick, Hometown, postaday, travel, Weekly Photo Challenge | 71 Comments

My Meet-up With Fellow Blogger, Sherri Matthews

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

Originally posted on Sarah Potter Writes:
Last Monday, I met up with the wonderful Sherri Matthews who blogs at A View From My Summerhouse. Sherri and I have become firm emailing friends (the modern equivalent of pen friends) since she…

Posted in Friendship, Reblogs | Tagged Blogging Friends, Blolgging Community, Friendship, Reblog | 27 Comments

Bring It On! The Annual Bloggers Bash 2015

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

Well, I did it! I made the Annual Bloggers Bash 2015 in London by the skin of my teeth. Hubby and I caught the train to Waterloo Station on Saturday morning, then the Underground to Euston Station; a short walk … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Friendship, Travel | Tagged Annual Bloggers Bash 2015, Annual Bloggers Bash Awards 2015, Blogging, Blogging Community, Friendship, London, Train Journey, travel | 101 Comments

Five Photos, Five Stories Challenge Day Five: The Parsley Incident

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

While I didn’t have the language barrier to contend with when I moved to America in the 1980s, I had plenty of new words and expressions to learn. For instance, I once spent too much time walking around a supermarket … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood Memories, Family Life, Photo/Story Challenges, Travel | Tagged American Diners, Bench Photo, Bench Series, Childhood memories, Dennys, Family Life, Five Photo/Five Stories Challenge, food, Personal Narrative, travel | 97 Comments

Five Photos, Five Stories Challenge Day Two: Quail Eggs

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

During my children’s school years, I subscribed them to a variety of magazines and book clubs. My daughter’s favourite was The Magic School Bus club. Such excitment when every few weeks her package arrived containing all sorts of goodies: a … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds of a Feather, Family Life, Photo/Story Challenges | Tagged Ant Farm, Butterfly Garden, California, Childhood memories, Chinese Button Quails, Education, Family Life, Five Photo Five Stories Challenge, Learning, Lego, Science, The Magic School Bus | 85 Comments

Happy July 4th: Back To Blogging On Monday

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

Wishing my dear American family and friends a wonderful July 4th. I hold dear so many happy family memories of picnics, barbeques, and fireworks, joining in with the celebrations on the Central Coast of California. I never expected to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Family Traditions, My California | Tagged America, Blogging, California, Family Traditions, July Fourth, Morro Bay | 32 Comments

Back On The Slow Track

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

Keeping safe, keeping strong, basking in the warmth and light of a new spring morning ~ Finding sanctuary; breathing once more in the calm. Renewal of joy, a message of peace found in the beauty of nature’s gifts to us, … Continue reading →