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.

Brave New iWorld

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Sheila Moss

My grandchildren have a new electronic toy. My daughter called it her iPhone. It seems in a moment of sheer insanity, she downloaded a free game for the girls, thinking it would keep them quiet in the doctor’s waiting room. … Continue reading →

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Letter to the Car

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Sheila Moss

Dear Car, Can we talk? You and I need to have a little discussion. You seem to be having a lot of problems lately. Is there something wrong that I don’t know about? Every time I turn around, you seem … Continue reading →

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The Case of the Missing Toenail

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Sheila Moss

When it comes to minor ailments, I’m always trying to figure out “Why me?” usually while applying Neosporin and a Band-Aid. As soon as I bought those cute new sandals, Murphy’s Law kicked in. If you buy a new pair … Continue reading →

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The Only Good Bug is a Dead Bug

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Sheila Moss

Spring is here. Flowers are blooming, leaves are sprouting, and grass is growing. Oh, the freshness of it all. I love it — except for one thing – bugs. Insects are everywhere. I know some of them are harmless. Others … Continue reading →

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The Covered Dish Luncheon

Posted on May 22, 2021 by Sheila Moss

Ever so often we had a covered-dish luncheon at the office to break the monotony of endless work. Sometimes they were themed, although usually not. One of the themed ones was the famous chili cook-off that I forgot about until … Continue reading →

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Gas Shortage in Southeast US

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Sheila Moss

Previously published 2008-2016. Here we go again, folks.  “An oil pipeline outage and fear of a gas shortage in Middle Tennessee,” media reported. Everyone was urged to maintain normal driving and fuel purchases to prevent unavailability. PANIC! Immediately phones started … Continue reading →

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What’s Cooking?

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Sheila Moss

It seems every time I turn on the TV, someone is cooking something. I don’t really want any cooking lessons. Been there — done that — as the saying goes. Some people lament that they can’t cook. I guess it would worry me … Continue reading →

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Facebook Syndrome

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Sheila Moss

Facebook is the most visited site on the internet. Over 2.80 billion people are regular users and half of them visit every day to post, network, socialize, or play games. Have you become addicted to Facebook? Can you really stop using Facebook … Continue reading →

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Out, Please!

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Sheila Moss

Don’t you love elevators? I thought so. Nearly everyone seems to have some apprehension, but we use them anyway, mostly out of necessity. Have you noticed the obnoxious people you see in elevators? Obnoxious people never know they are obnoxious. … Continue reading →

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The Anniversary Quilt

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Sheila Moss

About twenty-five years ago, my parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Mother wanted to have a party and invite all her friends. When mom and dad married, they eloped and were married at a courthouse in South Carolina. Maybe she … Continue reading →

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