Tag Archives: cats

A Birthday, A Star Sign And Flash Fiction

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

It was my birthday last Wednesday but the celebrations started off the weekend before sitting on Brighton Beach watching the sun set whilst sipping a glass or two of Prosecco with my lovely people. On the day, I was treated … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Flash Fiction | Tagged Birthday, cats, Family Life, Family Memoirs, Flash fiction, Photos of Cats, Pregnancy, Star Signs, Tea, Tea Rooms, Virgo, Zodiac | 82 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrasting Cats

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

The theme for the Weekly Photo Challenge this week is ‘Contrasts’. Michelle asks: ‘Light and dark, tall and short, happy and sad — this week, share a shot that captures a contrast.’ Thinking of light and dark, what springs to … Continue reading →

Posted in CATalogue, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged cat shelter, CATalogue, cats, kittens, Pet Passport Scheme, Photos of Cats, postaday, Weekly Photo Challenge | 87 Comments

Guest Post At Moggiepurrs: For The Love Of Siamese Cats

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

Good Monday morning dear friends! I hope you had a lovely weekend? Here in Blighty the weather didn’t do quite what was asked of us, descending as it did into blustery storms and heavy rain but still, the weekend is … Continue reading →

Posted in CATalogue, Guest Blogs | Tagged cats, Guest Blog, Siamese Cats | 19 Comments

WPC: The Streets of Old City Dubrovnik, Croatia

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

Over at the Daily Post, the Weekly Photo Challenge for this week is ‘Street Life’. Cheri puts the challenge to us in this way: ‘For this challenge, document the movement (or stillness) of a street: tell a story with your … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos, Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged cats, Croatia, Dubrovnik, Photos of the Old City of Dubrovnik, postaday, travel, UNESCO, Weekly Photo Challenge | 100 Comments

Shining a Light in a Dark World – The Lighthouse Award

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

The memories of a glorious day by the sea are still with me as I find myself humming along to a certain little ditty; you know the one don’t you, something about marrying a lighthouse keeper and living by the sea? There, … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Alcoholism, Awards, Bipolar, Blogging, cats, depression, Friends, Friendship, hope, Lighthouse Photo, love, Postpartum Depression, The Lighthouse Award | 48 Comments

Christmas In All Its Glory

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

It’s Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year! The time of year when we think of family, hearth and home, the season of peace and goodwill, glad tidings to all men. Like so many of you, I could write … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcoholism, CATalogue, Childhood Memories, Christmas, Current Affairs, Family Life, Family Traditions, Memoir, My California, My Dad's Alcoholic Prison | Tagged Alcoholism, Angel, Ants, Blessings, Boxing Day, CATalogue, cats, Childhood memories, Christmas, Christmas Cake, Christmas tree, Family Traditions, God, hope, Jesus, joy, love, Memoir, My California, My Dad's Alcoholic Prison, Nativity, Norman Rockwell, Peace | 75 Comments

A Happy Halloween for my Black Cat Eddie

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Halloween is upon us at last! Better get that pumpkin carved, the treats ready to hand out to all those trick-or-treaters and decorate the house with paper bats, dangling skeletons and put on the spooky music! Most importantly, if you … Continue reading →

Posted in CATalogue, Childhood Memories, Family Traditions | Tagged Black cat, Cat safety, cats, Childhood memories, Family Traditions, Halloween, Jack-O-Lantern, Myths, Superstitions, Trick or Treat | 46 Comments

Lyme Disease Verdict and my Cat Article Published!

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

This post was planned for yesterday, but as is so often the case my plans went slightly awry. No point explaining why, I will just say that sometimes we mums all know what it’s like when our time is needed … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Family Life, Writing, Writing Updates | Tagged article, Article Acceptance, Carer's Rights, Carers, cat photos, cats, Conditions and Diseases, Current Affairs, Editor, Family Life, Flu Jab, Health, Lyme disease, Mums, NHS, Publication, Tick-borne disease, writing, Writing Updates, Your Cat Magazine | 45 Comments

A Cat Show for an Aspie Daughter

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Good Afternoon, dear readers. I hope you all had a lovely weekend. Taking a break from all things ‘chore’ wise, we took Aspie Daughter to a cat show. This might seem like a strange event to take somebody with Asperger’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, CATalogue, Childhood Memories, Family Life, Humour | Tagged Asperger syndrome, Aspie Daughter, Cat Show, cats, Cattery, Childhood memories, Family Life, Humour, meltdown, Photos of Cats, Sensory overload, Siamese | 36 Comments

Guest Blog at MoggiePurrs!

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Great excitement today dear readers! Before my recent writing crisis (for want of a better word!) I did manage to write a guest blog for my lovely American friend Beverly over at Moggiepurrs. If you would like to read … Continue reading →