My dad taught me how to play chess, he loved the game. I enjoy it but I am no strategist. Those skilled in the game are able to think of several moves ahead, I literally played off the cuff. In the 70s, 80s, and 90s, I loved Sidney Sheldon books. He was such a good…
Author: Kazzmoss
World Homeless Day
World Homeless Day is dealt with in my short story. I hope you enjoy reading it. Today, I am interviewing Sarah Lane, founder of Bread UK, and who is also the girlfriend of Manchester Reds and England football, player Paul Westermain. “Hello, Sarah, thank you for coming along today.” I put my tape recorder on…
National Motorcyle Ride Day
Some people like a man in uniform. For me it’s always been motorcycle leathers. My teenager years were firmly planted in the seventies and it was then I noticed this phenomenon. These were the days when tasseled leather jackets showed off broad shoulders, and full helmets hid faces. When they were removed, there was an…
A Cry in the Night by Karen J. Mossman is Free to Download
To the entire world Rick has it all, rock stardom, fame, fortune… but inside he is burning out.On the edge of depression and a breakdown he takes to an isolated shoreside hideaway and crawls into a bottle. But he is not alone. Gemma is in the apartment below, a lonesome, solitary figure, who is always…
National Coastguard Watch
The National Coastguard Watch, known as the NCI, is manned by a team of fully trained and dedicated volunteers. They are trained to deal with emergencies offering a variety of skills and experience, and full training by the NCI ensures that high standards are met. There are fifty-six stations operational and manned by 2600 volunteers keeping…
Aunt and Uncle’s Day
Growing up, I saw a lot of my auntie Mavis and Uncle Pat. They lived in the Welsh border town of Oswestry, and we lived in the big city of Manchester. Mavis is my mother’s sister and always lived close to her parents, so as children, we made the seventy-plus mile journey regularly to visit…
What’s in a Name?
“Why was I called Karen?” I asked my dad one day. He told me it was Danish for Kathleen, the name of my mum. When I looked it up, it was very loosely based on it along with several other names. As the years went by, I noticed there were no songs declaring their love for…
National Farrier’s Day
The 2nd of July is National Farrier’s Day. It is to encourage horse lovers, riders, and trainers so say thanks to specialists in the equine world. This had me thinking about how as a youngster I loved horses. Watching Cowboy and Indian films in the sixties meant I could see them galloping across the plains at great…
