Author Archives: Sheila Moss

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About Sheila Moss

My stories are about daily life and the funny things that happen to all of us. My columns have been published in numerous newspapers, magazines, anthologies, and websites.

Grandma’s Secret Recipe

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Sheila Moss

Holiday season always brings to mind a traditional holiday favorite — fruitcake. So many jokes have been made about tasteless fruitcake that there are not many left. People joke about fruitcake like you buy at the supermarket or receive as … Continue reading →

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Wish List for Santa

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Sheila Moss

In a world of greed and fear, Santa is unique, ‘Cause everyone likes Santa and thinks he’s pretty neat, So why don’t we ask Santa for the things we really need, Instead of all the useless junk for which some … Continue reading →

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Two Faces of Christmas

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Sheila Moss

It seems to me there are two kinds of people when it comes to Christmas. Which side of the fence are you on? CHRISTMAS CONFORMIST:  Keep an alphabetized list and address Christmas cards early so they will be ready before … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Tree Story

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Sheila Moss

Dear Friends, Thank you for the lovely Christmas card and for inviting us to your New Year’s Eve bash. I have been meaning to write, but we have really had a busy year. We decided to have a real tree … Continue reading →

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Blue Christmas

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Sheila Moss

I am never sick– at least not in a viral sort of way. Moan and groan — I have the crud. It must be the coronavirus. I’m going to die! Don’t touch me! I’m contagious! I wore a mask, I … Continue reading →

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All I Want for Christmas

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Sheila Moss

One year my little granddaughter came in smiling with her two front teeth missing. She was at that age when the baby teeth go and the permanent teeth come in. “Where did your teeth go?” I asked. Silly question. “I … Continue reading →

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Barefoot Barbie

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Sheila Moss

I went to Walmart to check out the selection, which wasn’t the greatest. What does a grandma know about buying a Barbie doll? I selected a pretty-faced, blonde called Beach Party Barbie and a package of assorted Barbie clothes. So … Continue reading →

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Over the River and Through the Woods

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Sheila Moss

Over the river and through the woods What ever happened to “Over the river and through the woods to grandfather’s house we go!”? I would like to go to grandfather’s house for Thanksgiving too. “Potatoes and cranberries cooked to a … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Man

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Sheila Moss

My son decided to bake cookies. He doesn’t usually cook, so I’m not sure what got into him this particular time. I think he was really hungry for cookies and couldn’t talk his sister into baking them. Chocolate chip cookies … Continue reading →

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Raleigh? Really?

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Sheila Moss

“Raleigh is one of the country’s smartest cities,” exclaimed my honey, reading from the computer. “They are one of the four cities in the U.S. with the most educated people,” he continued. “It says so right here in the Yahoo … Continue reading →

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