Tag Archives: Somerset

Ancient Mariner: Day 3 Black And White Photo Challenge

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

On the Bristol Channel in Somerset, England, lies the small harbour town of Watchet. Not only does it boast a beautiful view of the Channel as you walk around the harbor (and a wonderful little fish & chip shop), it … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog Hops, Family Life, Photos | Tagged Black & White 5 Day Photo Challenge, Family Life, Lighthouses, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Secrets, Somerset, Tell 5 Secrets Blog Hop, Watchet | 68 Comments

Flash Fiction: No Way Out Part Four: The Grave

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

It’s Tuesday, flash fiction time over at Carrot Ranch, which means more of Bill here at the Summerhouse. But before I go, can I just say a huge thank you to those of you who have shown such an … Continue reading →

Posted in Flash Fiction, Photos | Tagged Churches, Dorset, England, Flash fiction, Light and Dark, October, Photos of Graveyards, Somerset, Stonemason, writing | 86 Comments

June in England: Glastonbury, Stonehenge And A Country Garden

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

There is something in the air at this time of year, and I’m not talking about the pollen. For one thing, I am reminded by strategically placed, temporary road signs that once again, our home turf is about to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, My California, Travel | Tagged England, Family Life, Glastonbury, My California, Peter Rabbit, Photos of English Gardens, School, Somerset, Stonehenge, Summer Vacation, travel | 98 Comments

The Calm After The Storm – A Sunny Reprieve for Somerset

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

With Valentine’s Day behind us, and I do hope that you all had a truly wonderful celebration, here it is Monday again, the start of another week, and I was expecting to post my usual Monday weekly photo challenge but … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Nature & Wildlife, Photos | Tagged Britain, Current Affairs, Dorset, Flooding, Nature & Wildlife, Photos of beach, Somerset, Storm Damage, Storm Surges, Storms, West Bay | 72 Comments

Amazing Grace – Not Just Any Robin

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

“Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me; I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see.” How beautiful and powerful those words ring out, you’ve got to love that old-time religion. Back in … Continue reading →