Author Archives: Sheila Moss

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.

The Kitchen Tree

Posted on November 26, 2022 by Sheila Moss

People are beginning to post pictures of Christmas trees on Facebook. A few early birds even posted trees before Thanksgiving. I do not have a tree and am procrastinating the task, as usual. However, I am beginning to feel guilty … Continue reading →

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Gourmet Junk Mail

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Sheila Moss

At this time of the year, my mailbox begins to sprout gourmet food gift catalogs. It seems that everyone with your address and a mail order business wants to sell you their goods. I don’t know how they all get … Continue reading →

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Home Alone

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Sheila Moss

Day 1 – I come home and find the garage door partly open. “What’s going on?” I wonder. I go inside to check and find a strange dog in the garage. Whose dog is that? “Get! Go away! Shoo!” I … Continue reading →

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Scarecrow Interview

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Sheila Moss

Here I am, standing out in the middle of a muddy cornfield trying to interview a scarecrow. Pumpkins are more popular at this time of the year, but, unfortunately, the Great Pumpkin was not available due to a previous commitment. … Continue reading →

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The Seventy Year Old Car

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Sheila Moss

Clackity, clackity, clackity. “What is that noise?” I wondered. No, the left-turn signal was not on this time. I could not tell where the sound was coming from. When the car stopped, the noise stopped too. “It will probably go away,” … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Eater

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Sheila Moss

Autumn has arrived, time for falling leaves, apple cider, and especially for those orange orbs that seem to invade all aspects of life at this time of year… pumpkins. I think pumpkins are great as a fall decoration and make … Continue reading →

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Get Out of Dodge

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Sheila Moss

Usually I try ti stick to humor, but once in a while, I have to have my say. Agree or disagree if you want. I know there are many who think otherwise, but for Pete’s sake, people, it’s time to … Continue reading →

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The Giant-Sized Pumpkin

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Sheila Moss

My granddaughter was visiting and, as usual, moping around that she had nothing to do. Since computers came along, kids have the idea that they should be entertained 24/7, but even computer games become boring after a while. Kids need … Continue reading →

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A Cancelled Flight

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Sheila Moss

Out of the thousands of airplane flights each day, most go right but a few go wrong. We seldom praise an airline for doing what they are supposed to do, but we never forget to complain when the flight goes … Continue reading →

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The Creeping Crud

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Sheila Moss

Pass the Kleenex and chicken soup and pardon the interruption while I put my life on hold for bronchitis and insomnia. I haven’t slept in days and I’m totally exhausted. Yes, that was me coughing all night. Not that I’m … Continue reading →

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