It began about three years ago. I was alone in the house and heard a noise in the basement. It sounded like a thump – or possibly a knock. I tried to ignore it. Maybe it’s my imagination. THUMP. My heart pounded as I tiptoed down the steps. Maybe I should've grabbed a...
Hi. My name is Sheri and I’m a people watcher. There, I've said it. Maybe it’s the writer in me, but I just can’t resist. It doesn't matter if I’m at the mall, sitting in church or waiting my turn at the doctor’s office. I like to observe people. I notice their...
First and foremost, let me start this week’s blog post with a disclaimer: Warning: I can not be held responsible for the quality of this post. Any typos, run-on sentences or even entire paragraphs that make little-to-no sense can not be held against me. Thanks for...
The other day Emily and I stopped by a store I hadn’t visited in a long time. From the moment the automatic doors slid open, I noticed a very distinct aroma. Let’s see, how should I describe it? It’s probably a mix of new tires, livestock feed and various agricultural...
This past week we've had some tension at our house. Seriously. I've heard way too many dramatic sighs. More than a few exasperated groans. Now I hate to point fingers, but I know who’s to blame.Our piano teacher. Nah, I’m just kidding. (Well, sort of.) Don’t get me...
The email subject line simply read, Got the call. I held my breath and clicked. Well girls, my nightmare just came true. I have breast cancer. I slumped down in my chair and shook my head in disbelief. How could this be? My mind flooded with all the irrational reasons...
Go Hawks! Every now and then, something strange happens when I look into the eyes of my nine-year-old daughter. I see her dad. Sometimes I see him in her sense of humor. Other times it’s just a facial expression. But many times I've shook my head and said, “Wow, when...
When I was a teenager, I had some crazy ideas of what real love might look like. I blame Days of Our Lives. I spent way too much time watching that show. In my mind, real love was so romantic. It showed up with a dozen long-stemmed roses. It was butterflies when he...
A couple of weeks ago we traveled to Chicago for a gymnastics meet. This meet was a little different than usual because there were two levels of gymnasts competing at the same time. On one side of the gym we had the beginners, the level threes. On the other side were...
Hi everyone! Today I thought I'd share a story recently published in Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Dating Game. "Head Over Heels" describes one of my most memorable dates with Curt. Of all things, we went skiing. But there was just one problem ... I had no idea how...
It's been a busy week around here. Honestly, I'm still adjusting to having three extra people hanging around me all day. I didn't get much writing done, so I thought I'd share a story I wrote a couple of years ago. It's actually a "throwback" on my blog. If you've...
I always enjoy Jimmy Fallon’s "pros and cons" segment on The Tonight Show. So today I thought I’d share my own list. Yep folks, I’m weighing the good with the bad, sharing the pros and cons of summer vacation. Sheri's List of Pros and Cons of Summer Vacation ... Pro:...
It was a great opportunity. I’d won a spot in Guideposts Magazine’s Refresher Workshop and I was super excited. But I’ll be honest. I was also nervous. First of all, I’m not fond of flying – especially by myself. Second, the thought of a room full of editors and...