Blog Archives - Cheryl Shireman

How to Have a Crazy Sleepover

Have you ever wondered how to have a Crazy Sleepover? Better yet, do you even know what a Crazy Sleepover is? Unless you live in my house, probably not. The [More…]

Angola Balloons Aloft Hot Air Balloons

How did you start your morning today? We woke to a 6:30 a.m. alarm, jumped in the car, and headed to the annual Balloons Aloft event. My husband and I [More…]

Cooper Moon: The Calling FREE on Nook, Apple, and Kobo!

I am very happy to announce that the first book in my Cooper Moon series, Cooper Moon: The Calling is now available as a FREE ebook for Nook, Apple, and [More…]

New Book Covers for the Cooper Moon Series!

One of the most difficult things for a writer to do is to choose a book cover. A cover needs to capture the attention of a reader and convey the [More…]

Mile Marker 84: Proud Daughter of a Truck Driver

I grew up at Mile Marker 84, just off the Indiana Toll Road. Or at least, that is how my Dad always described the location of our home whenever anyone [More…]

Adding Feathers To My Empty Nest

My husband and I live in an empty nest. An empty nest. I’ve never given that phrase much thought, but lately it has been on my mind a lot. Empty – that [More…]

Hiking With Scarlett on the Colorado Trail

The Colorado Trail is a 471 mile hiking trail that stretches through the Colorado Rockies from Denver to Durango. It passes through seven national forests and six wilderness areas, crosses [More…]

My Guiding Light: Coming Home After School

Every day, when I came home from school, my Mom was at home waiting for me. It was a simple fact, like the sun rising in the morning. I never [More…]

Are You an Obsessed Grandparent? Take the Quiz!

#1 You live in an empty nest, but have a playpen, crib, or highchair in your house. Extra obsessed grandparents have all three. Give yourself one point for every item [More…]

Attractive and Functional Way to Reduce Paper Towel Usage

Years ago, when I was struggling to make ends meet, paper towels were a luxury. I used to joke with a friend of mine, telling her when money was tight, [More…]