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or bike or horse ride – with me along this delightful island of Jersey(c) Sherri Matthews 2015
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The Congress of Rough Writers Flash Fiction Anthology Vol I
Congress of Rough Writers Awards
Lady By The River: Stories of Perseverance
Heart Whispers: A Poetry Anthology
Slices of Life: An Anthology of True Stories
The Lighthouse Award
Wonderful You!
Tag Archives: England
The Words We Know
Originally posted on Carrot Ranch Literary Community:
In recent discussion with my husband about decorating our kitchen, I asked if we had enough paint for the base boards. Base boards? For the life of me, I couldn’t think what we…
Posted in Memoir Across the Pond Column
Tagged America, Carrot Ranch, England, Ex-pat, Family Memoirs, Home, Memoir Column, My California, travel
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Christmas Lost And Found In America
Born in England, my firstborn son didn’t meet his American grandparents until he was three-years-old. His father, tired of the rain and dismal British economy of the mid 1980s, decided we would have a better life in the land of … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas
Tagged California, Christmas Memories, England, Ex Pat Life, Family Traditions, Homesickness, hope, Immigration, loneliness, loss, love, Memoir, Morro Bay, travel
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School’s Out But I’m In The Classroom Down Under
Last week I bought some curtain material from Laura Ashley, thanks to a great sale discount. It’s been a long time since I did any sewing. My steadfast sewing machine since my days in California still works a dream thanks … Continue reading
Summerhouse Snow And Pressing On
This must be my latest yet for wishing you all a Happy New Year… I tried to squeeze in before the end of January, but didn’t make it. Still, at least I managed it before Valentine’s Day… How are things … Continue reading
Memoirs Of A Bicycle: Times Past
Driving to Gatwick Airport recently, road signs to long-ago places from my childhood like Horley, Reigate and Brighton, zoom by. But one town called Purley brings back just one clear memory. Not of the town itself; in fact, I have … Continue reading
Sixty Seconds’ Worth Of Distance Run
The sun disappeared taking last year with it, and I quietly prayed that this year would be better. Eyes straight, time to press on and write. This is THE year, right? The Summerhouse is five years old this month. Five … Continue reading
Posted in Times Past Challenge, Writing
Tagged Blogging, California, Education, England, Family Life, Friendship, High School Graduation, Memoir, Poetry, Rudyard Kipling's If, Times Past Challenge, travel, writing
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In Which The Story Changes
I found the words one day as I walked. These words: ‘Stranger In A White Dress.’ The title of my memoir. But as I climbed high above the sea, I found something more: I found strength. And I realised that … Continue reading
Homecoming Queen: 99 Word Flash Fiction
When I first joined Facebook, I left the question about ‘hometown’ blank. To me, your hometown is the place where you are born and grow up and return to decades later for heartwarming family reunions (I love the thought of … Continue reading
Compassion: 99 Word Flash Fiction
Gather your eggs and flour, load up on lemons and sprinkle the sugar, for today is Pancake Day! I missed celebrating Pancake Day when living in California. Even though I made my English pancakes (thinner and larger than American pancakes, … Continue reading
