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.

The Green Stuff

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Sheila Moss

Holidays are a time steeped in tradition and a time when families gather together and enjoy favorite foods. For some families the traditional food may be turkey with special stuffing, ham with a secret glaze, or pumpkin pie. Our family … Continue reading →

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Toys for Grown Ups

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Sheila Moss

Here it is time for the holidays again, and we are deciding what to buy for our significant others. Manufactures, sensing our indecision and ability to be readily influenced, have honed their marketing proficiency and offer us a wide variety … Continue reading →

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Christmas Spirit

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Sheila Moss

I was overcome with Christmas Spirit last weekend; and wouldn’t you just know that it would happen in a toy store? I went in to find a small toy of some kind for my granddaughter. I was think of buying … Continue reading →

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Oh Christmas Tree

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Sheila Moss

It used to be that Christmas trees were real trees brought at a lot on the corner. I could hardly wait until we could drag out the boxes of shinny glass ornaments from the dime store to decorate it. It … Continue reading →

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Hello Santa

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Sheila Moss

Dear Santa, I’m just writing to say hello. In case you are wondering, I’ve been good, but I don’t want anything at all this year. I have everything that I want. This should be a pretty easy year for you … Continue reading →

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A Dog With No Name

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Sheila Moss

We went to a breeder and picked her out even before she was old enough to come home. She was cute, I must admit, really cute. Before you ask, she is a Shih Tzu, a small frou-frou dog from a … Continue reading →

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I Love a Parade

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Sheila Moss

I love a parade! Who doesn’t?  There are homecoming parades, Thanksgiving parades, and parades for the Fourth of July. But the parade I participating in was a jazz band parade in New Orleans. New Orleans is known as the “birthplace … Continue reading →

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Beowulf Was Here

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Sheila Moss

Once again I received a reminder that I’m not as young as I used to be. This time it’s bursitis. It’s pitiful when you get so old that all you have to talk about is your aches and pains. So, … Continue reading →

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Hot Wings from Hell

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Sheila Moss

“How about some hot wings from the new carry-out place?” my honey asked. “I don’t remember a hot wings carry-out place. What’s the name of it?” “Wing City or something like that… I can’t remember.” “Okay, sounds good — as … Continue reading →

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New Orleans

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Sheila Moss

The party never stops in New Orleans. The people are tourist-friendly and the visitors bureau is jazzed you are there. The French Quarter is a quaint area of town where brightly-colored buildings have wrought iron balconies and flower boxes. The … Continue reading →

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