Tag Archives: Holidays

Cats of Crete And Holidays In the Rain

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

Waiting for me in the Summerhouse today was a queen wasp, crawling about the floor as wasps sometimes do.  Those who know of my mortal fear of these vile creatures will understand how I reacted to such a terrifying sight. … Continue reading →

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A Day Of Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

Where has the year gone?  Didn’t I just write about my Thanksgiving memories, an American holiday that I embraced in my adopted home for almost twenty years? Thanksgiving isn’t a holiday here in the UK, but for my family, this … Continue reading →

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Overweight Ducks and The Beautiful Norfolk Broads

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

It’s a funny old world that we live in.  Bombarded as we are about the merits of eating healthily and maintaining a healthy weight, yada yada yada, I could not believe my eyes when I read an article recently in … Continue reading →

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