Monthly Archives: May 2016

Mid Life Crisis

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Middle age is when you first suspect your body of betrayal.. Middle age is when everyone else suddenly becomes younger. Middle age is when you refuse a senior discount because you’re not old enough. Middle age is when you’d rather … Continue reading →

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Vacation at Home

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Sheila Moss

It is not always necessary to go some place else to have a vacation. A vacation at home can provide a chance to relax and unwind, give you an opportunity to catch up on things you need to do, and … Continue reading →

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My Kitchen Tis of Thee

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Samuel Francis Smith wrote the words to “My Country Tis of Thee” as a hymn. Actually, you might say it was a parody of sorts as the music belongs to an old patriotic German tune. It was also set to … Continue reading →

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Murphy’s Laws of Moving

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Funny, but from the times I’ve moved and the many times I’ve had to help my kids move, I have begun to notice a pattern in the events that seem to come into play as soon as the decision is … Continue reading →

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The Dust Mite War

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Like nearly every woman, I’ve been fighting the dust mite war my whole life, but recently it became more serious when the doctor told me that I was allergic to house dust. It is not plain, old, run-of-the mill, outdoor-type … Continue reading →

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Testing the Fire Alarm System

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Sheila Moss

“May I have your attention, please? May I have your attention, please? We are testing the fire alarm system. Please disregard all alarms until further notice.” Periodically, we receive this alert over the office building intercom system. Everyone looks at … Continue reading →

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The Tradition

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Once again it’s a holiday weekend and once again it’s time for our family reunion. The tradition goes way back and seems to continue on year after year. When I was a child, my mother and all her siblings gathered … Continue reading →

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Bird Clock Revisited

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I previously wrote a column called “Singing Bird Clock.” It has remained a perpetual favorite with readers. Probably all of you already know what a singing bird clock is, but just in case, I’ll explain it one more time. First, … Continue reading →

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How NOT to make a Succulent Wreath

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Sheila Moss

So, you are feeling crafty, huh? Yes, I will help you make a wreath. What kind of wreath did you have in mind, dear? You want succulents. Someone else made one and you saw it on her blog. You can’t … Continue reading →

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Talking Trash

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I’m talking trash today. What else can one do when one is up to their chin in the stuff? For some reason, my trash men have become too uppity to take anything unless it is packaged a certain way to … Continue reading →

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