Tag Archives: Church

Story From A Cemetery And A 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

This week, Charli’s flash fiction prompt has us looking at gravestones, literally: ‘October 21, 2015 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a final resting place. You can take any perspective that appeals to you … Continue reading →

Posted in Flash Fiction, Halloween, HIstory | Tagged 99 Word Flash Fiction, Cemetery, Church, Ghosts, Gravestones, Halloween, HIstory, Orbs, Photography, Stourhead, Supernatural, Tombstones | 99 Comments

Of Angels, Christmas Tree Festivals And A Flash Fiction

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

Every year for one week in December, Cheap Street Church in the quaint English market town of Sherborne, Dorset, holds a Christmas Tree Festival. Each tree is decorated by a charity or local club. This is what greets you upon … Continue reading →

Posted in Flash Fiction, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Angels, Christmas tree, Church, Crafts, Daily Prompt, Flash fiction, Food Bank, Knitting, postaday, Weekly Photo Challenge | 108 Comments

A Sign Of Things To Come

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

This week’s Weekly Photo Challenge prompt is ‘Signs’. WordPress kindly let me know that Girl In A Pale Blue Dress was my 200th post, a good sign that I’m still managing to blog away. Then I thought of the plight … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Memoirs, My California, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged California, Church, Daily Prompt, Driving, Family Memories, Photos of Signs, Police, postaday, Rambling Roses, Stop Signs, Weekly Photo Challenge | 86 Comments

A Storm, Stourhead and a Faraday Cage

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

“Let’s escape!” I said to Hubby on Sunday afternoon. “I’ve got to get out of the house and breathe in some release from this October air.” “I know just the place!” he replied and off we went. One hour later, … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood Memories, Family Life, Musings, Nature & Wildlife, Photos | Tagged Autumn, Childhood memories, Church, conkers, England, English Countryside, Family Life, Faraday cage, Greek Mythology, husbands, lightening, Musings, National Trust, nature, October, Picnic, Stourhead, Thunderstorms, Walking, wildlife | 47 Comments

No Longer Invisible Darling Girl

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

It’s been bad. It’s heavy. Bring on whatever it has to be, I can take it, but please don’t let my daughter suffer. There is nothing worse than watching your children go through the hell of despair. Today I wanted … Continue reading →