Tag Archives: Dad

In The Raw

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Sherri Matthews

As the sun slowly set on 2016, I watched from a beach on the Dorset coastline, and I thought of my dad. Today, writing my first post of a new year, I think of all that’s happened since I wrote … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Family Memoirs, Guest Blogs, Writing | Tagged Blogging, Champagne, Dad, Family Memoirs, Fourth Blogging Anniversary, Guest Posts, Memoir Writing, New Year, Raw Literature, thank you, writing | 135 Comments

The Black Cat And The Strawberry Moon

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Sherri Matthews

Before I got the news about Dad, a ‘Strawberry Moon‘ appeared in our June skies. So-called as it marks the beginning of strawberry season, this full moon was a rare occurrence because it coincided with Summer Solstice on June 21st, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Memoirs, Halloween | Tagged Black Cats, Clowns, Dad, Family Memoirs, Halloween, Jack O Lanterns, Moon, Moon Landing, Strawberry Moon, Summer Solstice, Superstitions | 88 Comments

My Dad – A Story of Alcoholism & Atonement

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

‘Bungling Burglar, Ex-Lag, Gun-Threat Pensioner’. Let me introduce you to my dear old dad. Please know, however, these are not my descriptions of my dad, oh no. These are headlines taken from newspapers. This is because my dad is famous. … Continue reading →