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Meet the
Columnist
Columnist, Sheila
Moss, is a free-lance writer from Tennessee. She writes
funny stuff about southern life, women's issues, family
matters and anything else that she finds amusing.
She is
seen weekly in the Daily News of Kingsport and Hill
Country Times and
appears in a monthly humor publication called Foolish
Times. She has written for Atlanta Woman Magazine, Aberdeen Examiner,
Angleton
Advocate, and Smyrna AM, a supplement of the Murfreesboro Daily News
Journal. She has been
published by Voyageur Press, McGraw Hill, and the good folks
at Guidepost Books have recently published a number of her
articles in their Let There Be Laughter series of
books. Her articles have appeared in
numerous other publications, both print and online.
She is a board member and the Web
Editor of Columnists.com, website of the National Society of Newspaper
Columnists, the
oldest and largest professional organization
for news columnists. She is also the Web Editor of
SouthernHumorists.com as well as this website, HumorColumnist.com.
To carry her self- syndicated weekly column in your
newspaper, or
to republish an
article, please contact her. It's that easy.
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Interview with Mrs. Claus
Mrs.
Claus, we know you are very busy at this time of the year. We
would like to ask you a few questions to help people know you a
bit better. It has been said that behind every great man is a
great woman.
Do you believe you contribute anything special as a woman?
I have a bit of women's intuition, but it is difficult to
anticipate which toys will be the hot toys of the season. I'd need
more than ESP to figure that out.
Do you prefer to be in the company of others?
I must admit that elves can wear on a person's nerves, always
wanting raises, holidays off, and threatening to strike during the
December rush. But for the most part, we all get along.
Do you tend to avoid social relationships?
I don't think Santa would like it much if I didn't. However, I
have been known to post on social networks like Facebook or do an
occasional Tweet. Does that count?
Do you think you take advantage of the elves or use them?
I beg your pardon. All our elves are here because they want to be
and they can leave at any time. Where else can they get cooking
like mine as a side benefit?
Are suspicious that people may be doing things behind your
back?
I wouldn't last long if I was the suspicious type with Santa out
cavorting all over the country all night.
Do you tend to choose jobs that are below your skill level?
Heavens, no! It takes a lot of management skill, business
knowledge, and human relations skill to be an Assistant CEO. I
could stand up to scrutiny by anyone, even Donald Trump.
Are you considered a bit "eccentric" by other people?
Well, how many other people do you know, not counting Taylor Swift
and Santa, who are running around in boots and red velvet?
Have people accused you of being cruel to animals?
Oh, those PETA people are always saying we abuse the reindeer by
keeping them up all night and making them fly too far. But we
could never do it with a helicopter.
Are you prone to bouts of anger?
What has Santa told you anyhow? If those stupid elves would
remember their responsibilities instead of playing with the toys,
I wouldn't have to yell at them.
Do you consider yourself as having a strong need for approval?
Who doesn't like approval? People can be contrary and like to
complain, especially if the elves forget to include the batteries.
Do other people accuse you of being manipulative?
Santa can be stubborn as an ox at times. The only way to
manipulate someone like that is with a two by four.
Are you very afraid of being alone?
I sort of enjoy Christmas Eve when Santa is gone and I can have a
night without listening to him snore. Nothing around here to be
afraid of but polar bears and they only come around when they want
a handout.
Have you ever done something that you could be put in jail for?
I did hit the eggnog a bit hard one year and try to drive the
sled, but the Mounties didn't press charges. Seems they have kids
too and felt like they owed us one.
Do you have a big fear of rejection?
Not unless kids start rejecting toys, and that isn't likely to
happen anytime soon. As far as Santa rejecting me, who else would
want a fat old elf with a beard?
Well, we are out of time now. Thanks again for the interview Mrs.
Claus. Here's my Christmas list. Would you mind passing it along
to Santa? I've highlighted the most important things. And thanks
for the cookie.
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Copyright 2009 Sheila Moss
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Sheila Moss
PO Box 198019
Nashville, TN 37219
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