Tag Archives: laughter

Put It In The Airing Cupboard And Have A Cup Of Tea

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

Greetings and the very best Happy New Year wishes to you all! I hope you had a truly wonderful Christmas.  Christmas for us was a lovely affair despite the crazy chaos of the build-up and yes, I was more than … Continue reading →

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Bite Size Memoir: Mum’s 10 out of 10

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

What is my 10 out of 10? I ask this question because this is what Lisa has asked of us this week for her Bite Size Memoir challenge. In celebration of her tenth ‘bite’ prompt (somehow I’ve manage eight of … Continue reading →

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Dressing Up – My Favourite Thing!

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

Dressing up has always been something I’ve enjoyed.  My grandfather used to take cine film of us as kids, and in one scene you can see me as a three-year old in my sticky-out dress,  clopping about in my mother’s … Continue reading →

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Threshold of a New Beginning

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

On the threshold of a new beginning, a point of entering. This week, over at the Weekly Photo Challenge, Krista asks us to share a photo that captures that moment ‘just before a new beginning — that split-second moment in … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Girl With The Summertime Smile

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Girl with the Summertime Smile You came to me, wrapped up in love, on a too-hot summer’s day As you took in every life-drop falling from the sky, Then  seeking  quiet refuge in the still of your shut-tight eyes. Oh … Continue reading →

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Baby, I’m Back!

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Well, hello again dear readers!  I have returned from my journey across that vast Atlantic sea, safe and sound, climbed back out of a sleepless void commonly known as ‘jet lag’ so that I am now managing to  sleep 4 hours straight (yes, … Continue reading →

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Cat & Mouse & A Lovely Morning Cuddle

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Friday again! Perhaps I shall make my ‘Friday Blog’ a regular thing.  If so, then I also need to make this a regular slot for a weather report, so as not to disappoint.  Therefore, for those of you reading this and … Continue reading →

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Bring on the Cats

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Well, it had to happen sooner or later, I did warn you! Having shared in my previous post what joy can be found in the simple things of life, especially in nature and wildlife (namely, Sweet Robin!), I think this would … Continue reading →

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