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 Crud-That-Has-No-Name

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Sheila Moss

What is this stuff going around that is making people so sick? Whatever it is, it is very contagious. First my son was coughing, and then my honey started. I knew it was only a matter of time. I tried … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Bad cold, cough, Covid, Crud, Disease, flu, sickness, Virus | 2 Comments

Message from the Car

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Sheila Moss

Dear Vehicle Owner: I think it is about time that we get a few things clear, and I don’t mean my windshield. I am not satisfied with the way you are treating me. First of all, you are driving me … Continue reading →

Posted in Automotive, Humor | Tagged automobiles, Car maintenance, cars, Junk cars, Road service, Road Trips, Tires, Vehicles | 4 Comments

Casual Dining

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Sheila Moss

We’ve been invited to eat out tonight,” said Honey. “Okay,” I replied, thinking of all the things I had planned to do when I got off work. Plus, it had been a stressful week of reports, deadlines, and demanding assignments. … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor | Tagged Beer, Eating out, Hooters, Patio, Rednecks, Restaurant, Wings | 2 Comments

How to Burn Down the House

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Sheila Moss

[Life is, shall we say, “interesting” at my house. In this little scenario, I am the mentioned mom. The narrator is almost anyone else in the house.] Burning down the house seems to be more of a potential possibility at … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Humor, Rants | Tagged Accidents, cooking, Fire hazzards, Home accidents, Teenagers | Leave a comment

I Am Old

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Sheila Moss

I am old. I have fought the good fight for eternal youth, but sooner or later the clock catches up. My wrinkle cream no longer works except to moisturize my drying skin. My cosmetic surgery has begun to slide. Celebrities … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor, Rants | Tagged Arthritis, Elderly, Homebody, Long life, old age, Retired, Rocking chair, Silver roots, wrinkles | 2 Comments

The Two Table Tangle

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Sheila Moss

I won the prize for bad restaurant customers tonight. It was not intentional, honestly. It just sort of happened. The parking lot was crowded, so Honey dropped me off at the door while he looked for a parking space. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor | Tagged Customers, Eating out, Food, Restaurants, Waitress | 3 Comments

The Last Telephone

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Sheila Moss

Have you have you bought a landline phone lately? It just isn’t done. Phones come in sets — two phones, three phones, four phones, or even five phones. People thought they had to have a phone for every room. Now, they … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Shopping, Technology | Tagged Big box stores, cell phones, electronics, Landlines, Obsoletion, Phones, Smart phones | 3 Comments

The Wrong Day

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Sheila Moss

It has finally happened – dementia. I knew I was getting old but I didn’t expect to lose my mind so soon. I had a dental appointment the other day, my 6 months checkup. I had it on my calendar. … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Appointments, Conflicts, Dementia, Dentist, forgetfulness, Hygienist, Medical, Medication | 3 Comments

White Noise

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Sheila Moss

How can a color be noisy? Well, believe me it can. We experienced this innovation at the office where I worked several years ago. Thanks to a new open office plan at our office, we had something new to gripe … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Technology, Work Humor | Tagged distractions, modernization, Noise, Noise colors, office humor, open office concept, sound, white noise | 2 Comments

Love It or List It

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Sheila Moss

During the past week or two, I’ve spent a lot of time in front of the tube. It doesn’t require any physical exertion and not much mental exertion either. I’ve reach into the depth of channels with high numbers and … Continue reading →