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Author Archives: Sheila Moss
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
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
Posted in Creatures, Rants
Tagged animals, cat, cats, dogs, Pet adoption, Pet behavior problems, Pets
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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
My Ongoing Battle with Household Mice
I can’t ever remember having so much difficulty with rodents. As you recall, I earlier mentioned that a mouse has taken up residence in my house. Even worse, it has chosen my mattress as the perfect abode. I did all … Continue reading
Posted in Creatures, Home, Humor
Tagged Exterminator, Mice, Mouse, pest-control, Rodents
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Buzzwords We Love to Hate
The post reflects on the impact of certain buzzwords that evoke strong reactions. The author critiques terms like “baby bump,” “photo bomb,” “BOGO sale,” “twerking,” “black ice,” and “bucket list” for their lack of clarity or humor. Ultimately, the author invites readers to share their own pet peeve expressions. Continue reading
Driving Through Cataract Surgery
When Honey went to the eye doctor for his regular exam, he received some bad news. “I have to have eye surgery!” he told me. My mind quickly conjured up all sorts of horrible maladies. “I have to have cataract … Continue reading
Don’t Take Any Wooden Nickels
The internet is full of warnings for seniors on how to avoid scams. Old people are supposed to be easy marks. We all have dementia and are not intelligent enough to recognize a scam when we see one. It is … Continue reading
Ed the Zebra’s Wild Adventure
Zebras are not simply horses with stripes as our local community found out last week. Ed the Zebra jumped a fence and escaped from his owner’s Tennessee farm only one day after arriving. Ed’s owner had intended him to be … Continue reading
Mouse in the House
It was 3:00 in the morning when strange sounds woke me up. It sounded as if something was scratching the bottom of my bed. “That dumb dog is under the bed,” I thought. “Get! Get out of here,” I mumbled. … Continue reading
Going Bananas
Occasionally I get a hankering for bananas. So, when honey was going to the grocery store the other day, I had them on the list. The trouble with letting honey buy bananas is he always overbuys. Regardless of the number … Continue reading
