Category Archives: Family Life

In Which My Son Says ‘Thank You’…

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Today I’m very proud and delighted to be hosting my first ever guest blog – meaning, I’m handing you over to my son, Nick (Nicky to family and old friends!) He was so greatly encouraged and inspired by your responses … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Guest Blogs, Mothers & Sons, Music | Tagged Arts, Blues, Creativity, Electric Guitar, Encouragment, Family Life, Guest Blog, Inspiration, Lessons and Instruction, Mothers & Sons, music, Positive feedback, thank you | 27 Comments

‘Smoke and Mirrors’ – My Son’s Way Back

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

A few month’s ago, I read this in UCB* ‘Tenacity is the hallmark of all successful people. They keep trying, keep learning and keep moving forward. They win the battle in their minds and then it overflows into what they … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Mothers & Sons, Music, Writing | Tagged Brighton Institute of Modern Music, Creativity, Dream, Electric Guitar, Family Life, George Bernard Shaw, Guitar Riffs, Inspiration, Metal, Mothers & Sons, music, Soundcloud, Tenacity, United Christian Broadcasting, Word for Today, writing | 80 Comments

Of Aspie Daughter, the Job Centre and a Dead Car (and one Spider photo)

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Life is so interesting isn’t it? Since my rather dark post and poem of yesterday I’ve been enjoying some very in-depth conversations with some of you, particularly about my dad and his alcoholism. I’ve been blown away by your … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, Family Life, Humour, Musings, Nature & Wildlife | Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, Care Coordinator, Family Life, Humour, Job Centre, Nature and Wildlife, Occupational Therapy, Parking, Parking lot, Photo of Spider, Psychologist, Social Worker, Spiders | 33 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

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

This Storm Will Bring You Down but it Will Not Break You

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

The storm arrived last night as was forecast. It did its best to wreak havoc with its howling winds and pounding rain. By morning the damage was done but not as bad as was first feared for us in our … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Garden Snippets, Mothers & Sons, Nature & Wildlife, Photos | Tagged Breakup, Britain, Family Life, Garden Snippets, Grief, hope, Jerry Springer, loss, love, Met Office, Mothers & Sons, Philospher Kierkegarrd, Photos of storm damage, Rose, Scripture, Storm, tears, Wind | 49 Comments

A Storm, Stourhead and a Faraday Cage

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

“Let’s escape!” I said to Hubby on Sunday afternoon. “I’ve got to get out of the house and breathe in some release from this October air.” “I know just the place!” he replied and off we went. One hour later, … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood Memories, Family Life, Musings, Nature & Wildlife, Photos | Tagged Autumn, Childhood memories, Church, conkers, England, English Countryside, Family Life, Faraday cage, Greek Mythology, husbands, lightening, Musings, National Trust, nature, October, Picnic, Stourhead, Thunderstorms, Walking, wildlife | 47 Comments

Lyme Disease Verdict and my Cat Article Published!

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

This post was planned for yesterday, but as is so often the case my plans went slightly awry. No point explaining why, I will just say that sometimes we mums all know what it’s like when our time is needed … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Family Life, Writing, Writing Updates | Tagged article, Article Acceptance, Carer's Rights, Carers, cat photos, cats, Conditions and Diseases, Current Affairs, Editor, Family Life, Flu Jab, Health, Lyme disease, Mums, NHS, Publication, Tick-borne disease, writing, Writing Updates, Your Cat Magazine | 45 Comments

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

A Little Boy’s Hand in Mine

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Once upon a time, many years ago, a three-year old boy not long to be four put his little hand into his mother’s and smiled up at her. She smiled back with reassurance and promised him that she would keep … Continue reading →