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 Mystery Pill

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Sheila Moss

Expand Messages “Is this yours,” asked Honey, dropping a white caplet in my hand. I looked at it and wasn’t sure. “It was on the bathroom floor,” he said. It didn’t look like one of my usual meds. It could … Continue reading →

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Going Green

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Sheila Moss

The main event in my life this week was signing up for a new recycling service. Yes, you heard me right – recycling — which shows how dull my life is if trash excites me. What can I say? My … Continue reading →

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Police Scanner Blues

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Sheila Moss

Hum, I thought, as I checked out free apps on iTunes. I was looking at one called “Police Scanner.” That sounds interesting. So, I touched the download button and soon it was on my iPhone. I tried to tune in … Continue reading →

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The Cold Weather Report

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Sheila Moss

Hello, and welcome to tonight’s HD News Channel on-the-spot weather report.  The weather has been unusually cold — as if you haven’t noticed the single digit temperatures. Sure makes me wish I could find my scarf and gloves. I’m freezing … Continue reading →

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Sleepy Head

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Sheila Moss

I can’t believe I slept until 11 AM this morning. What has come over me? I used to be up at 5 o’clock sharp and on the Interstate headed for town by 6 o’clock. At 11 o’clock, I would be … Continue reading →

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Road Rage at Wal-Mart

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Sheila Moss

I’ve seen old people ride around Wal-Mart in those electric carts with big baskets. It sort of looked like fun. I never had used one, not even after my knee surgery, but my back has been really bothering me lately, … Continue reading →

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Easy* Cheesecake

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Sheila Moss

Have you ever looked at the price of a cheesecake in the grocery store? It is absolutely ridiculous. You can easily make your own. In spite of many previous attempts to cook and the disasters that ensued, this recipe is … Continue reading →

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Waltz of the Flowers

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Sheila Moss

A number of years ago I took my grandkids to see The Nutcracker Ballet at a local community theater. It is, of course, a classic, performed mostly at Christmas. I have seen it many times before, in fact, when I … Continue reading →

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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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