Walk With Me
or bike or horse ride – with me along this delightful island of Jersey(c) Sherri Matthews 2015
This Is Lockdown
The Congress of Rough Writers Flash Fiction Anthology Vol I
Congress of Rough Writers Awards
Lady By The River: Stories of Perseverance
Heart Whispers: A Poetry Anthology
Slices of Life: An Anthology of True Stories
The Lighthouse Award
Wonderful You!
Category Archives: Nature & Wildlife
Of Writing, Walking And A Broken Ankle
Walking, as we know, is good for us. A brisk walk a few days a week has always been my go-to form of exercise. Walking helps me. A lot. Especially the kind when I’m stirred up, stressed out and just … Continue reading
Posted in Nature & Wildlife, Unsung Heroes Column
Tagged Bee Hotel, Black Cat Photo, Book Promotion, Broken Ankle, Carrot Ranch Literary Community, Fitbit, Red Mason Bees, The Pollinator Garden, The Silent Ones Who Change A Life, This is Lockdown Anthology, Unsung Heroes Column, Walking And Writing, Woodland Trust
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Still Sweet Robin Sings
The world has gone mad, my family’s needs call… but still Sweet Robin sings. And the blackbird too. Take care all, keep safe and be well… This too shall pass.
Posted in Nature & Wildlife
Tagged Blackbird Photo, British Robin Photo, Nature & Wildlife
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Meanwhile Back On The Farm
Hello World. Remember those first two words WordPress put on our About Page? When, all shiny and brand new we ventured nervously, hands shaking as we hit the publish button, into blogland for the very first time? Clueless as to … Continue reading
All Change At The Summerhouse
Hello dear friends, how I miss you. My absence breeds a growing sense of isolation from my blogging community, the Summerhouse needs the laughter of friends. I wonder what you are up to, how things are going, what’s your latest … Continue reading
Spring Forward
Hello again dear friends! Cobwebs linger in the corners of the Summerhouse, my short, more frequent posts haven’t materialised – yet – but spring has sprung, I am writing and my daffodils are blooming ~ A getaway to the countryside … Continue reading
Of Blogging Blues And Otters
Today, the view from the Summerhouse is grey and wet. Yet I am heartened at signs of spring bulbs rising from winter’s slumber with fresh, green shoots. Soon, the view will be awash with colour. As I work on the … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving
From across the Shining Sea, I wish my dear American family and friends a Peaceful and Happy Thanksgiving.
Posted in Nature & Wildlife, Thanksgiving
Tagged America, English Garden, Peace, Thanksgiving
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It Is What It Is: Goodbye Darling Dad
Hello dear friends, When I signed off here three months ago, I hoped to return in September with good news about my memoir writing progress, but in early July I got a call from my uncle telling me my dad … Continue reading
Posted in Family Memoirs, Nature & Wildlife
Tagged Alcholism, Cancer, Death, English Robin, Family Life, Family Memoirs, Father & Daughters, Grief, Healing, loss, Memoir Writing, Nature & Wildlife, prison
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Window On A Train
I gaze through the train window looking for my fox, but so far, it is nowhere to be seen. I put down my book, wanting only to soak up the beauty of the English countryside as it zooms past my … Continue reading
Posted in Family Memoirs, Nature & Wildlife
Tagged English Countryside, Escape, Fathers & Daughters, fear, Fox, Memoir, Memoir Writing, Nature & Wildlife, Rapeseed Fields, Red Fox, Train Journey, travel
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Write Dance Believe
Before I dared to call myself a writer, before I could ever imagine seeing even a single word of mine in print, before I knew what a blog was, I read this: ‘When your life’s seasons, assignments or relationships change, … Continue reading
A View From My Summerhouse 