Tag Archives: Halloween

Pumpkins Memoir And A Bull Ride And A Radio Spot At The Rodeo

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Sherri Matthews

This time last year, we had just moved house. What a difference a year makes. We’ve painted, repaired and put up new fencing for starters. And Animal Farm has a new addition: a tiny ball of kitten naughtiness and heart … Continue reading →

Posted in Carrot Ranch, Halloween | Tagged 99 Word Flash Fiction Competition, Black Cats, Black Kitten Photo, California, Carrot Ranch Literary Community, Continental Fire Company, Flash Fiction Rodeo 2018, Gardening, Halloween, Memoir, Pumpkin Patch, Writing Angst, Writing Memoir | 60 Comments

Halloween Music And A Homecoming

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Sherri Matthews

In February, we put our house up for sale. Nine months later and four weeks at the Goose Farm, we moved into our new home last week. For five of those weeks, my cat Eddie had to stay in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Flash Fiction, Halloween, Music | Tagged Black Cats, Flash Fiction Contest, Flash Fiction Rodeo, Halloween, Halloween Theme Song, Happy Halloween, Homecoming, House Move | 61 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

Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

The stew’s bubbling away ~ Goodies ready and waiting for trick-or-treater’s ~ The Jack -O-Lantern’s carved and lit ~ ~ and conveniently placed on a bench to qualify for Jude’s October Bench Series before the stroke of midnight. Wishing you … Continue reading →

Posted in Bench Photos, Halloween | Tagged Bench Photo, Bench Series, Halloween, Halloween Photos, Jack-O-Lantern | 62 Comments

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

Spooktacular Snacks For A Healthy Halloween

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

With Halloween fast approaching, I like to prepare early for all those trick-or-treaters by stocking up on plenty of sweets ready to hand out on the day. The problem is, will there be any left by the time Halloween … Continue reading →

Posted in Halloween, My California, Recipes | Tagged California, Children's Halloween Parties, Eyeball Soup, Family Life, food, Halloween, Health, Healthy Snacks, Nutrition, Nuts, Recipes, Trick or Treat | 71 Comments

Bad Hair Day: Bite Size Memoir

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

After sharing all those photos of pumpkins and happy memories from a life once lived in California, our Halloween this year turned out to be a very quiet one, with only a handful of trick or treaters. Still, daughter got … Continue reading →

Posted in Bite Size Memoir, Family Traditions, Memoir, Writing | Tagged 1970s, Bite Size Memoir, Bonfire Night, California, Childhood memories, Family Traditions, Hair, Hairstyles, Halloween, Memoir, writing | 95 Comments

Pumpkin Patch Americana and a Happy Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

The first time I set eyes on a pumpkin patch in California, I was utterly mesmerised. This was my idea of true ‘Americana’. For me, growing up in England, pumpkins belonged to fairy tales and I had certainly never carved … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood Memories, Family Traditions, My California | Tagged Americana, Black Cat Photo, California, Childhood memories, England, Family Traditions, Halloween, Jack-O-Lantern, Pumpkin Farm, Pumpkins, Seasonal Traditions, Suffolk | 113 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

The Cry of the Vixen Fox and a Homemade Halloween

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Last week, Hubby and I took Aspie Daughter to the local joke shop to visit the Halloween display there. It is gruesome, bloody and foul and my daughter loves it. She bought a few wonderful items such as a skeletal, … Continue reading →