Sheila Sarrett

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2020

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“Love and Music” by Sheila Sarrett

Pete Parker was a little boy who loved music. Whenever he heard his mom put on the radio Pete ran into the kitchen and started dancing. His parents gave him a small violin and although he did not have a violin teacher he started playing and moving the strings. When he turned five his parents gave him a regular violin and they hired a teacher to help him play. When he turned seven a music teacher came to his school and ta...

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“Love of Animation” by Sheila Sarrett

Saturday was dark and raining quite hard when Diane woke up. Diane was an adorable 5year old child who is very smart and loving. She has many friends and plays lots of games with her friends but has never gone to a movie theatre or watched a movie at home.  Her mom was in the kitchen making a pancake breakfast for the family. It was Saturday morning and her dad came into the kitchen with a big smile on his face te...

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“Looking At One Dress Forever ” by Sheila Sarrett

There have been many stories and books telling brides-to-be about their efforts in finding them a perfect wedding gown. The future bride looks through many bridal magazines, visit many different bridal shops and tries to find a seamstress who could design their special dress. However, my research shows there are few written stories about the mother-in-law’s gown. I will be the first to tell you my “dress” story as to the...

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“Nature is Unmatched” by Sheila Sarrett

Jeff’s parents had a log cabin on the edge of a large woods. Jeff was allowed to bring his two best friends Howie and Scot along for the three days they would be there. Since Jeff’s friends had never been at the log cabin before they were somewhat frightened about living at the edge of the woods. Jeff’s mother wanted the boys to be comfortable so she asked all the boys to sit on the house patio and offered them soft drin...

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“Memories Are Forever” by Sheila Sarrett

I have so many memories, they are the cockles of my heart. Remembering has become one of my deepest feelings as I am an 84 year old women who will soon be 85 and have joy looking back on my life. My first remembrance was of my Sunday trips to the zoo with my dad. I was a 5 years old cute blonde girl with curly hair and always smiling. As my dad and I entered the gates to the zoo there was a darkskinned ma...

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“Mama's Love” by Sheila Sarrett

It was a beautiful day at Grossingers Catskill resort in the town of Liberty New York . Autumn was in the air as the leaves were starting to turn to different colors as the snow would come soon to change the resort into a silver and white pallet. A young woman, an immigrant from Russia, got off the bus at the Liberty Station and in broken English asked a gentleman how one would reach the Grossingers Reso...

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“The Old Wooden Valentine ” by Sheila Sarrett

My story begins with an old wooden heart shaped valentine box that was a sign of love to an entire family. It started when my dad explained the story of Valentine’s Day which happened many years ago when Saint Valentine signed a letter with the words Be My Valentine. He told my mom and me that Valentine Day comes every February 14th. It is a day to celebrate love. Cards, flowers or gifts show their love to another...

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“A FAMILY LOVE Story ” by Sheila Sarrett

Janice is a precocious and adorable five year old with blonde curly hair and a big smile. She was sitting in the shopping cart which her mom had standing in the aisle where she was looking for a cereal that she thought Janice would like. Her mother finally chose the cereal which Janice said she would try. Looking down the aisle Janice saw an elderly gentleman also looking for a cereal. Janice shouted out to her mother’s ...

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“Love in the New Year” by Sheila Sarrett

"Happy New Year" "Happy New Year her office mates waved to Patty as they left he office early to get ready for their dates. Patty, the office manager, stayed behind to lock the office doors. Patty was a pretty girl with beautiful blonde curls. She was always smiling and everyone in the office loved her. Many on her staff wondered why she did not have a boyfriend or at least go on some blind dates. Patty w...

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“Love Compensates Tragedy” by Sheila Sarrett

As people were entering the Mall they heard something that sounded like gunshots coming from inside the Mall. Evan and his fiance Carol had just come inside the main door, The gunshots started up again and two more shots were heard. It was 10 AM and the Mall had just opened. As people followed into the main entrance the sounds of gunshots throughout the west side of the mall were strong. The east side of the M...

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“A Difficult Disconnect” by Sheila Sarrett

The day started with the sun shining and a slight breeze blowing. It appeared to be a nice day. Alice had just left her office where she worked as a part-time secretary, She was graduating at the end of the year and she was happy to be earning some extra money. She walked to the parking lot and got into her car and immediately put on the radio. The program she was listening to was interrupted with an emergency message. ...

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“Welcoming Portals of Dreams” by Sheila Sarrett

Sherri was an adorable six-year-old girl with curly blonde hair and rosey cheeks who loved to hold books in her hand and was always smiling and laughing. Her mother enjoyed reading stories to her but she seemed to like more of the stories she made up herself. If her teacher told her she was talking out of turn Sharri would tell her mother a story about a girl who talked too much. One day her mother read a story to her ab...

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“Finding Love in the Rain” by Sheila Sarrett

The day started with a light drizzle. The wind acted up blowing the leaves back and forth from the many trees lining the streets. Those living and working in Bucks County where there is a large full-time as well as a vacation area recognized by the start of the fall season. .That fact was easily identified as the wind grew stronger and the drizzle became a huge rain shower. The first rain of the season had begun and it d...

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“An Email About Love” by Sheila Sarrett

The forecast was perfect for a weekend on a boat. John was so relieved. "This weekend I will not think of my job, nor would I take a phone call or e-mail letters to my clients. This weekend I will take my girlfriend Mary for a two-day trip on my very comfortable sailboat". I told Mary I would pick her up at 7AM on Saturday for food and drinks for the next two days. Mary was as excited as I was. We would enjoy two days in...

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“Love Forever and Beyond ” by Sheila Sarrett

I was walking along a beautiful tree lined street with my best friend Sue when I heard someone call my name. “Who was that?l I asked her. That guy he is not only gorgeous he is a jock as well.” ”How do you know that?” “It seems everyone but you know Matt. Besides being good looking he is very friendly and smart.” “How do you think he knows who I am.” “Perhaps it is because you are friendly too.” Once again I herd “Hi She...

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