Tag Archives: Family Life

Just Another Day In Computer Paradise

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

Deep breath. Why, oh why is it so frustrating and darn-right hard to get back into the swing of things (again) after being forced to manage without my laptop? I know, it’s not the end of the world, far worse … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood Memories, Current Affairs, Family Life | Tagged Blogging, Childhood memories, Computer, Computer Problems, Family Life, Laptops, Technology, The Terminator | 57 Comments

The Taste of Words – Asperger’s Syndrome and Synaesthesia

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

The taste of LA on a Disneyland morning. It is the taste of hot coffee, Winchell’s donuts and egg and bacon breakfast sandwiches. This is what was brought to Aspie Daughter’s mind as we chatted one day about the times … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, Family Life, My California | Tagged American Psychiatric Association, ASD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Blog Interview, California, Daughter with Asperger's, Family Life, Synaesthesia | 70 Comments

WPC: Family

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

A little late in the day (at least for my fellow same-time-zone bloggers) to start my new regime but here I begin with this week’s Weekly Photo Challenge theme which is ‘Family’. This gives a very broad scope for interpretation … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, My California, Norfolk Broads, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged California, Family Life, Mom, Mum, Norfolk Broads, Photography, Photos of Greylag Geese, postaday, Santa Cruz, travel, Weekly Photo Challenge | 72 Comments

Christmas Storms, Thunder for New Year’s Eve and Thank You Classic FM!

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

Well here we are, it’s 2014 and I can hardly believe it! How are you all my dear friends? I do hope you all had a truly wonderful Christmas and that you saw the New Year in with style? We … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood Memories, Family Life | Tagged America, Childhood memories, Christmas, Family Life, Happy New Year, Musings, My California, New Year's Eve, Storms, travel | 81 Comments

Cornwall, ‘Rebecca’ and a Homecoming

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Well, Thanksgiving has been and gone (I hope you all had a good one!), my son Nicky celebrated his birthday in style and we spent a wonderful weekend with some very special people at their lovely home in Cornwall. To my … Continue reading →

Posted in Books & Reading, Current Affairs, Family Life, Musings, My California, Photos, Travel | Tagged Author, Books and Reading, British Isles, Cornwall, Current Affairs, Daphne Du Maurier, Family Life, Fowey, Italian Job, Looe, Marriage, Movies, Musings, My California, travel, West Country, Withnail & I, writing | 80 Comments

Ever Thankful and One Crazy Grandma

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Here we are and it’s Friday again, and time is a-flying! I had to go into town today to get a few things, ha! It was crazily busy, you would think that Christmas is just around the corner. Oh wait, … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood Memories, Family Life, Guest Blogs, Mothers & Sons, My California | Tagged America, Celebrations, Childhood memories, Christmas, Cooking, Family Life, Grandma, Grandpa, Guest Blog, joy, laughter, Los Angeles, Mothers & Sons, thank you, Thanksgiving, Thomas The Tank Engine, Turkey Dinner | 47 Comments

In Which My Son Says ‘Thank You’…

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Today I’m very proud and delighted to be hosting my first ever guest blog – meaning, I’m handing you over to my son, Nick (Nicky to family and old friends!) He was so greatly encouraged and inspired by your responses … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Guest Blogs, Mothers & Sons, Music | Tagged Arts, Blues, Creativity, Electric Guitar, Encouragment, Family Life, Guest Blog, Inspiration, Lessons and Instruction, Mothers & Sons, music, Positive feedback, thank you | 27 Comments

‘Smoke and Mirrors’ – My Son’s Way Back

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

A few month’s ago, I read this in UCB* ‘Tenacity is the hallmark of all successful people. They keep trying, keep learning and keep moving forward. They win the battle in their minds and then it overflows into what they … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Mothers & Sons, Music, Writing | Tagged Brighton Institute of Modern Music, Creativity, Dream, Electric Guitar, Family Life, George Bernard Shaw, Guitar Riffs, Inspiration, Metal, Mothers & Sons, music, Soundcloud, Tenacity, United Christian Broadcasting, Word for Today, writing | 80 Comments

Of Aspie Daughter, the Job Centre and a Dead Car (and one Spider photo)

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Life is so interesting isn’t it? Since my rather dark post and poem of yesterday I’ve been enjoying some very in-depth conversations with some of you, particularly about my dad and his alcoholism. I’ve been blown away by your … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, Family Life, Humour, Musings, Nature & Wildlife | Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, Care Coordinator, Family Life, Humour, Job Centre, Nature and Wildlife, Occupational Therapy, Parking, Parking lot, Photo of Spider, Psychologist, Social Worker, Spiders | 33 Comments

This Storm Will Bring You Down but it Will Not Break You

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

The storm arrived last night as was forecast. It did its best to wreak havoc with its howling winds and pounding rain. By morning the damage was done but not as bad as was first feared for us in our … Continue reading →