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.

Welcome Home

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Sheila Moss

At first our new dog was a bit skittish. Having a home and being around people was all new to him. He had lived his life in a kennel, and was not accustomed to life as a pet. He was … Continue reading →

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The Empty Home

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Sheila Moss

“I’ve never been without a pet,” he said. Honey was so depressed. He had secretly emailed the breeder where we bought Dixie to see if she was still in business. She was and had a new litter due this month. … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Want a Dog!

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Sheila Moss

“I don’t want a dog,” I told Honey. Our dog has died after a difficult episode of seizures. She was 14 years old, living with us since she was 8 weeks old. It broke my heart when she passed. Those … Continue reading →

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Prime Aggravation

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Sheila Moss

Amazon, world’s largest online retailer, has this thing called Prime, which is some sort of video club like Netflix.  I’m not sure exactly what it is as I’m not really interested in paying to shop. That being said, why is … Continue reading →

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A Woman’s Work

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Sheila Moss

When I retired from my job, I became a virtual whirlwind of activity. I don’t know why I was in a hurry. After all, as Honey kept reminding me, ”You can do it tomorrow.”  I think in my many years … Continue reading →

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Saving the Plants

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Sheila Moss

Oh, no! Frost warning for tonight says the weather report on my computer. It’s time to drag all the plants in containers inside. I don’t want to them to freeze outside.  (Plant thinks: I’m not ready either. Guess my vacation … Continue reading →

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The Lost Purse

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Sheila Moss

Have you ever done something so dumb, so stupid, so unlike you that you can’t believe you did it? But you did and there is nothing you can do now except try to do better the next time. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Chasing the Sandman

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Sheila Moss

“Why, why,” I ask. “Why can’t I sleep like any normal person?” It’s natural. I’m tired. I need some good old restful sleep. Like 40 million other people, I have been cursed with insomnia. I either cannot go to sleep … Continue reading →

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War of the Hoses

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Sheila Moss

Last year I decided I was tired of my old garden hose that leaked and had been repaired several times.  I went to the hardware store and bought a fancy new hose, 100 feet long and heavy duty. I also … Continue reading →

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Greetings from the Hotel Management

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Sheila Moss

This is a piece I wrote about a Writer’s Workshop I attended. While the conference itself was enjoyable, I was most impressed by observing the antics of conference attendees at the hotel. If you have ever been to a large convention, you … Continue reading →

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