Tag Archives: California

My California – It’s Complicated

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

I started this blog to mark my new life as a new writer. I know I’m not keeping to the ‘rules’ by sticking to one subject and perhaps this blog will end up being several blogs in one. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Childhood Memories, Family Life, My California, Writing | Tagged California, England, expat, living abroad, music, pain, sorrow, thank you, travel, writing | 12 Comments

Maisy & The Missing Sun

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Let me tell you a little story about Maisy. She is special. When my daughter was ten years old we took her to our local cat shelter to look for ‘her’ kitten – the kitten we had promised her for … Continue reading →

Posted in CATalogue, Photos | Tagged aquarium, California, cat photos, cat shelter, cats, Children, divorce, England, fish, kittens, loneliness, Maisy, Pet Passport, rain, sun, tears, weather | 12 Comments

Bring on the Cats

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Well, it had to happen sooner or later, I did warn you! Having shared in my previous post what joy can be found in the simple things of life, especially in nature and wildlife (namely, Sweet Robin!), I think this would … Continue reading →

Posted in CATalogue | Tagged America, California, cat photo, cats, Children, England, joy, kittens, laughter, Photos | 14 Comments

Amazing Grace – Not Just Any Robin

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

“Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me; I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see.” How beautiful and powerful those words ring out, you’ve got to love that old-time religion. Back in … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood Memories, Family Life, My California, Sweet Robin, The Black Dog | Tagged Amazing Grace, California, Children, English Robins, hope, Hummingbirds, loss, nature, Somerset, Sweet Robin | 12 Comments

Sweet Robin in the Snow

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

It’s a good job that I got back from London when I did as the next day it snowed, and heavily. Snow can be so disruptive, and the left-behind ice on the pavements so difficult, not to mention dangerous, to … Continue reading →