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.

Explaining the Winter Olympics

A rerun of an oldie but a goodie Are you watching the winter Olympics on TV? There are sport disciplines in seven sports and it seems that NBC is determined to cover them all. Medals are up for grabs. We … Continue reading

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A Social Movement – The Walk for Peace

Have you been watching the Walk for Peace on social media? If not you are missing out on one of the most meaningful phenomena of our time. A group of Buddhist Monks believed our country was in crisis. They wanted … Continue reading

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A Small Sore is a Big Concern

I have a problem, a tiny sore. A small sore should not be a problem except for one thing. It is on the tip of my nose. I suppose I should not be so vain that a small imperfection bothers … Continue reading

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The Dirty Santa Chicken Blanket

Some months ago I discovered a commercial website called TEMU. It is a Chinese site selling all manner of household odds and ends at unbelievably low prices. I was fascinated and drawn in to look at all the stuff. Trouble … Continue reading

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Reviving Dad’s Birdhouses: A Touch of Love in Winter

You can mass produce bird houses that look better. However, you can’t mass produce the love daddy put in each of his creations. Continue reading

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Keep What Matters: Decluttering Strategies

Marie Kondo makes it sound so simple. “Find the things that no longer spark joy. Thank them for their service, and get rid of them.” With this advice in mind, I recently had a house cleaning. I disposed of half … Continue reading

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Growing Old with Grace and Humor

I am old. According to government statistics, the average age of death for a female is 81.1. That means I am already dead, statistically speaking. So far, I’ve not seen myself in the obituaries, but there are days when I … Continue reading

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The Life of a Cat: Setting the Record Straight

MEMO: To Whom It May Concern FROM: Shadow, The Cat SUBJECT: The Life of a Cat It has come to my attention that I am being called several malicious names and subjected to false accusations. I hope to set the … Continue reading

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Adopting a Wildcat: Two Weeks from Hell

I wanted a cat and I got one. I named him Shadow but should have named him Satan. He is a holy terror, a wildcat, part panther, I think. “He will settle down,” everyone says. It has been two weeks … Continue reading

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The Journey of Adopting a Cat

I said I was getting out of the cat business when my former cats both died in the same year. Cats scratch up the furniture. They shed on everything. They cost a fortune in food and vet bills. Then, they … Continue reading

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