Tag Archives: Carrot Ranch Literary Community

Shut Away Breaking Free

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Sherri Matthews

Greeting, dear friends, and a long, dark stretch this has been. This interminable separation from my children. Where are our friends and visitors? Are we… okay? We are safe and well but loss takes many forms. Anxiety is real, sorrow … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir Across the Pond Column | Tagged California, Camping, Carrot Ranch Literary Community, Drought, England, Family Memories, Family Reunion, Memoir Across The Pond, Memoir Writing, Pandemic, rain, Summer Heat | 10 Comments

Welcome To My World

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Sherri Matthews

September already and here we are. Greetings once again, dear friends, I hope you enjoyed a good summer, pandemic aside. My plans went awry then revived and I am writing, mending and walking again. Progress! Great to return to Unsung … Continue reading →

Posted in Unsung Heroes Column | Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, Carrot Ranch Literary Community, Coronovirus, depression, Lockdown, Masks, Mental Health, social anxiety, Unsung Heroes Column | 11 Comments

Of Writing, Walking And A Broken Ankle

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Sherri Matthews

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 | 74 Comments

Stand And Deliver

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Sherri Matthews

This week, I have had the honour of writing my first guest post for an ‘Unsung Heroes’ column at Carrot Ranch. Many thanks to all who have left lovely comments there, and to Charli Mills, Lead Buckaroo, for this wonderful … Continue reading →

Posted in Unsung Heroes Column | Tagged Adam Ant, Carrot Ranch Literary Community, Coronavirus lockdown exercise, Covid-19, Gratitude, Lockdown, Unsung Heroes, Unsung Heroes Column | 57 Comments

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 →