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: Photos
A Mother’s Love: Day 4 Black And White Photo Challenge
This Sunday in the UK, families everywhere will be honouring Mum on what we call Mothering Sunday. When I lived in America, I lost track of when this special day occurred, since Mother’s Day, as it is called there, is … Continue reading
Ancient Mariner: Day 3 Black And White Photo Challenge
On the Bristol Channel in Somerset, England, lies the small harbour town of Watchet. Not only does it boast a beautiful view of the Channel as you walk around the harbor (and a wonderful little fish & chip shop), it … Continue reading
Flight Of The Tiger Moth: Black And White, Secrets And Flash Fiction
Meanwhile, back at the Summerhouse… Yesterday, my plan was to kick-start day one of the Black & White 5 day Photo Challenge for which I was tagged by Lilka at BBlessed! and then by Jude at Travel Worlds. It’s a … Continue reading
Flash Fiction: No Way Out Part Four: The Grave
It’s Tuesday, flash fiction time over at Carrot Ranch, which means more of Bill here at the Summerhouse. But before I go, can I just say a huge thank you to those of you who have shown such an … Continue reading
Posted in Flash Fiction, Photos
Tagged Churches, Dorset, England, Flash fiction, Light and Dark, October, Photos of Graveyards, Somerset, Stonemason, writing
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September Rose
September it is then. Time for picking ripe blackberries from the burgeoning hedgerows to be stewed, sweetened and then baked into golden-crusted pies. Topped off of course with lashings of steaming hot custard. But before that, and autumn arrives in … Continue reading
Posted in Garden Snippets, Nature & Wildlife, Photos
Tagged Bees, Butterflies, English Garden, Flowers, Humor, Nature & Wildlife, Photos of English Gardens, Roses, September, Summer, thank you
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Lost in France
Bonjour me amis! Two weeks since I last blogged and I think I still remember how to do it, which is a relief! I hope this finds you all well and enjoying your summer? Judging by the 1,000 plus emails … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Photos, Travel
Tagged Blogging, Channel Tunnel, Dordogne, France, Holiday, Photos of France, travel, Travel Writing, Vacation
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The Island of Spinalonga
On this blisteringly hot summer’s day here in the British Isles, I think of another island, far away but even hotter than this: I think of the Greek island of Crete, an island surrounded by the Mediterranean and Aegean diamond-studded … Continue reading
Posted in HIstory, Photos, Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge
Tagged Crete, Greece, HIstory, Island, Mediterranean Sea, postaday, Relics, Spinalonga, travel, Travel Writing, Weekly Photo Challenge
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Room To Breathe
What I enjoy so much about the Weekly Photo Challenge is the way it enables us to express thoughts and ideas as well as share memories. I love the creative freedom it brings, giving us the choice to be as … Continue reading
Posted in Photos, Poems, Weekly Photo Challenge
Tagged Creative writing, Poem, Poetry, postaday, Weekly Photo Challenge
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A Lingering Look at Windows and A Walk In Lewes, Sussex
As some of you already know, I recently spent some time in Lewes, Sussex and had the opportunity to take some lovely walks. You will also remember that it wasn’t too long ago when I wrote about ‘Historical Lewes‘ so … Continue reading
Posted in A Lingering Look at Windows, Photos
Tagged A Lingering Look at Windows, HIstory, Lewes, Photos of Lewes, photos of windows, Sussex, Walking
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A View From My Summerhouse 