Tag Archives: Inspiration

Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – Author Spotlight – Life Changing Moments – Shake The Dust Off Your Feet by Sherri Matthews

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Sherri Matthews

Today, I am delighted and honoured to guest post at Sally Cronin’s Author Spotlight Life Changing Moments Series with ‘Shake The Dust Off Your Feet’. You never know when you’ll face a life-changing decision, nor who’ll be there to support … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Blogs | Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, California, Guest Post, Inspiration, Life Changing Decision, Sally Cronin Author, Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore, writing | 26 Comments

For Stories Yet To Be Written

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Sherri Matthews

In early September, my family whisked me away to a delightful cottage (a one time Calvinist chapel) in the heart of the beautiful Sussex countryside. This was my ‘big’ birthday getaway, plotted and planned with great secrecy. With stunning views … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational | Tagged Andy Poplar, Artisan Small Businesses, Battle of Hastings, Creativity, Family Celebrations, Holly & Co, Ideas etched in glass, Inspiration, love, Memoir, Mental Health, Sussex, Vinegar & Brown Paper, writing | 46 Comments

Smorgasbord Posts from Your Archives – #Travel – An Italian Journey – Writing and Healing by Sherri Matthews

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Sherri Matthews

Every Thursday for the next four weeks, lovely Sally Cronin will feature one of my archived travel posts for her Posts From Your Archives series. The first today is about my visit to stunning Lake Garda in September, 2016, not … Continue reading →

Posted in Reblogs, Travel | Tagged Goethe, Grief, Healing, Inspiration, Italian Journey, Italy, Lake Garda, Limone, Malcesine, Memoir, travel, writing | 18 Comments

Surprises, Diana’s Dresses And The Annual Blogger’s Bash 2018

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Sherri Matthews

The Summerhouse sat in snow last time I checked, but emerging from hibernation to a sun-basked spring, I discover a new garden and the chance, at last, to get my hands dirty. New growth pushes through bare soil and reminds … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloggers Bash | Tagged Annual Blogger's Bash & ABBA Awards 2018, Black Cat Photo, Blogging Community, California, Classic FM, Diana: Her Fashion Story Exhibition, English Country Garden, English Robin Song, Family Life, Inspiration, Kensington Palace, Photos of Diana's dresses, thank you, writing | 79 Comments

Write Dance Believe

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Sherri Matthews

Before I dared to call myself a writer, before I could ever imagine seeing even a single word of mine in print, before I knew what a blog was, I read this: ‘When your life’s seasons, assignments or relationships change, … Continue reading →

Posted in Flash Fiction, My California, Nature & Wildlife, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged 3 Day 3 Quotes Challenge, 99 Word Flash Fiction, California, English Countryside, English Robin, Friendship, Garden Challenge, Inspiration, Nature & Wildlife, Seasons, Weekly Photo Challenge | 120 Comments

Just Imagine…a Beautiful Sisterhood Award – Part Two

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

As promised from my previous awards post the celebrations continue! I was very pleasantly surprised when Jazzybeatchick not only visited my blog but nominated me for the Sisterhood of the World Blogger’s Award! It was a pleasure to visit her … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Blogging | Tagged Art, Awards, Blog, Blogging, Colorado Rockies, Creativity, Friendship, Inspiration, love, Pacific Northwest, Photography, Poetry, Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award, Sisters, thank you, The Imagine Award, writing | 38 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

What a Week – Time to Bring out some Awards!

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

What a week it’s been. Always a time of reflection at this time of year as we remember 9/11 and of course this does wonders for concentrating our minds on what really matters in the grand scheme of things. Life … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, CATalogue, Current Affairs, Musings | Tagged 9/11, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Awards, Birthday, Blogging, cats, Celebrations, Challenges, Current Affairs, Encouragement, Followers, Friendship, happiness, Inspiration, Liebster Award, love, Musings, One Lovely Blog Award, thank you, The Sunshine Award | 31 Comments

Got A Great Idea? Write It Down, Lest You Forget!

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

How many times have you had a random thought or heard or observed something during the course of a normal day which gives you a great idea for your next writing project, but unless you write it down there and … Continue reading →