Walk With Me
or bike or horse ride – with me along this delightful island of Jersey(c) Sherri Matthews 2015
This Is Lockdown
The Congress of Rough Writers Flash Fiction Anthology Vol I
Congress of Rough Writers Awards
Lady By The River: Stories of Perseverance
Heart Whispers: A Poetry Anthology
Slices of Life: An Anthology of True Stories
The Lighthouse Award
Wonderful You!
Tag Archives: Nature & Wildlife
Still Sweet Robin Sings
The world has gone mad, my family’s needs call… but still Sweet Robin sings. And the blackbird too. Take care all, keep safe and be well… This too shall pass.
Posted in Nature & Wildlife
Tagged Blackbird Photo, British Robin Photo, Nature & Wildlife
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Meanwhile Back On The Farm
Hello World. Remember those first two words WordPress put on our About Page? When, all shiny and brand new we ventured nervously, hands shaking as we hit the publish button, into blogland for the very first time? Clueless as to … Continue reading
Of Blogging Blues And Otters
Today, the view from the Summerhouse is grey and wet. Yet I am heartened at signs of spring bulbs rising from winter’s slumber with fresh, green shoots. Soon, the view will be awash with colour. As I work on the … Continue reading
It Is What It Is: Goodbye Darling Dad
Hello dear friends, When I signed off here three months ago, I hoped to return in September with good news about my memoir writing progress, but in early July I got a call from my uncle telling me my dad … Continue reading
Posted in Family Memoirs, Nature & Wildlife
Tagged Alcholism, Cancer, Death, English Robin, Family Life, Family Memoirs, Father & Daughters, Grief, Healing, loss, Memoir Writing, Nature & Wildlife, prison
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Window On A Train
I gaze through the train window looking for my fox, but so far, it is nowhere to be seen. I put down my book, wanting only to soak up the beauty of the English countryside as it zooms past my … Continue reading
Posted in Family Memoirs, Nature & Wildlife
Tagged English Countryside, Escape, Fathers & Daughters, fear, Fox, Memoir, Memoir Writing, Nature & Wildlife, Rapeseed Fields, Red Fox, Train Journey, travel
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Write Dance Believe
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
A Field of Sheep For A Happy New Year
Only seven days into 2016, not too late I hope to wish you all a Happy New Year! I’m a straggler, always it seems… Bogged down with other, behind-blog ‘stuff’ at the moment and finding it pretty impossible to get … Continue reading
Posted in Current Affairs, Nature & Wildlife
Tagged Blogging, British Countryside, Dorset, Expectation, Happy New Year, hope, Mintern Magna, Nature & Wildlife, Sheep, Walking
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In The Presence Of A Hedgehog
George Washington Carver was an African-American botanist born into slavery somewhere around 1864 (the exact date of his birth is unknown). He went on to receive many honours for his work, which ultimately helped teach poor, farming families how to … Continue reading
Jewel Of A Surprise – 99 Word Flash Fiction
What moves one person may not move the other. It’s all about perspective. This week for the Flash Fiction prompt over at Carrot Ranch, Charli ask us this: ‘In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that … Continue reading
In The Joy And Memorial For A Friend
I tried, but I cannot write another thing until this man who meant so much to me is heard: a man called John who has left this earth for a better place but who gave my heart a safe place … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Family Memoirs, Sweet Robin
Tagged English Robin, Family Life, Family Memoirs, Friendship, God, Grief, joy, King Henry VIII, loss, Muse, Nature & Wildlife, writing
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A View From My Summerhouse 