Sherry Roberts is not an expert on anything. When she wrote op-ed pieces for USA Today, her editor called her writing "views from the hearth."
That's what this place is: Sherry's thoughts on regular stuff, important stuff, stuff you ponder while sitting around the hearth or the kitchen table. Maybe you've thought about some of these things too. We bet you have.
Sanity Toolkit
Latest
It’s Impossible to Be Bored
In these fast-paced days, let's take some time to be bored. That's where the best ideas come from.
Holidays
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Why I Spend Halloween in the Basement
Our marriage is a Halloween-free zone. There is nothing shameful about hiding on Halloween.
Censorship
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“Mom, They’re Banning Books”
A book challenge in a North Carolina town leads to the loss of a teacher and inspiration for a writer.
Current Events
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Back to School and Back to Shooter Drills
What to do when an armed maniac strolls down your school hallway should never even be in a five-year-old’s skill set. We need to do something about guns now.
Family
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Memo from Minnesota Niceland
A week in review: a daughter's wedding, a chicken in the sun, gas prices, a message for newlyweds.
Nature
Latest
Can Llamas Heal American Politics?
A walk among llamas turns into an exploration of American politics.
More Musings
The Stuff of Life
Sherry Roberts is not an expert on anything. When she wrote op-ed pieces for USA Today, her editor called her writing "views from the hearth."
That's what this place is: Sherry's thoughts on regular stuff, important stuff, stuff you ponder while sitting around the hearth or the kitchen table. Topics range from current events to the Sanity Toolkit (ideas to get you through the day).
Maybe you've thought about some of these things too. We bet you have.
(As you read through these essays, please make use of the anonymous star ratings at the bottom of each story. We'd love to know what the collective you thinks.)
Sherry’s Books
In addition to her essays, Sherry Roberts has written several novels. If you enjoy her writing, please check out this title.
Or see all of Sherry's books on the Books page. Thank you for reading.