Category Archives: Halloween

Pumpkins Memoir And A Bull Ride And A Radio Spot At The Rodeo

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Sherri Matthews

This time last year, we had just moved house. What a difference a year makes. We’ve painted, repaired and put up new fencing for starters. And Animal Farm has a new addition: a tiny ball of kitten naughtiness and heart … Continue reading →

Posted in Carrot Ranch, Halloween | Tagged 99 Word Flash Fiction Competition, Black Cats, Black Kitten Photo, California, Carrot Ranch Literary Community, Continental Fire Company, Flash Fiction Rodeo 2018, Gardening, Halloween, Memoir, Pumpkin Patch, Writing Angst, Writing Memoir | 60 Comments

Halloween Music And A Homecoming

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Sherri Matthews

In February, we put our house up for sale. Nine months later and four weeks at the Goose Farm, we moved into our new home last week. For five of those weeks, my cat Eddie had to stay in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Flash Fiction, Halloween, Music | Tagged Black Cats, Flash Fiction Contest, Flash Fiction Rodeo, Halloween, Halloween Theme Song, Happy Halloween, Homecoming, House Move | 61 Comments

The Black Cat And The Strawberry Moon

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Sherri Matthews

Before I got the news about Dad, a ‘Strawberry Moon‘ appeared in our June skies. So-called as it marks the beginning of strawberry season, this full moon was a rare occurrence because it coincided with Summer Solstice on June 21st, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Memoirs, Halloween | Tagged Black Cats, Clowns, Dad, Family Memoirs, Halloween, Jack O Lanterns, Moon, Moon Landing, Strawberry Moon, Summer Solstice, Superstitions | 88 Comments

Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

The stew’s bubbling away ~ Goodies ready and waiting for trick-or-treater’s ~ The Jack -O-Lantern’s carved and lit ~ ~ and conveniently placed on a bench to qualify for Jude’s October Bench Series before the stroke of midnight. Wishing you … Continue reading →

Posted in Bench Photos, Halloween | Tagged Bench Photo, Bench Series, Halloween, Halloween Photos, Jack-O-Lantern | 62 Comments

Story From A Cemetery And A 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

This week, Charli’s flash fiction prompt has us looking at gravestones, literally: ‘October 21, 2015 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a final resting place. You can take any perspective that appeals to you … Continue reading →

Posted in Flash Fiction, Halloween, HIstory | Tagged 99 Word Flash Fiction, Cemetery, Church, Ghosts, Gravestones, Halloween, HIstory, Orbs, Photography, Stourhead, Supernatural, Tombstones | 99 Comments

Spooktacular Snacks For A Healthy Halloween

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

With Halloween fast approaching, I like to prepare early for all those trick-or-treaters by stocking up on plenty of sweets ready to hand out on the day. The problem is, will there be any left by the time Halloween … Continue reading →