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.

From Your Valentine

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Sheila Moss

Why is it that we take everything that is good and try our best to turn it into something that is marketable? Take Valentine’s Day for instance. Somehow, just saying, “I love you” isn’t enough any more. All of the … Continue reading →

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The Uncouth Tooth

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Sheila Moss

I don’t know what it is with me and tooth problems lately. I’ve made about six trips to the dentist office in the last few weeks. I spend more time there than the dentist does. Pretty soon I am going … Continue reading →

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Severe Winter Weather Bulletin

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Sheila Moss

As Issued by The National Weather Service … LIGHT SNOW TODAY THEN AN ARCTIC BLAST LATE TONIGHT… AN ARTIC BLAST IS SIMILAR TO SONIC BLAST BUT DOES NOT COME IN FOUR FLAVORS… GET YOUR MAGNIFYING GLASS READY TO LOOK FOR … Continue reading →

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Without a Leg to Stand On

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Sheila Moss

Hospitals, I hate ’em. I was an unwilling victim who held off as long as possible. But, my knees were giving out fast. My doctor had advised me years ago that I needed a knee replacement surgery. But as long … Continue reading →

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The Dog Ate Saran Wrap

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Sheila Moss

Gizmo is really a good dog most of the time. He’s a 15 years old Sheltie who long ago outlived most of the other dogs of his breed. He spends most of his days napping and dreaming. His arthritis prevents … Continue reading →

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Happy Online New Year

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Sheila Moss

This is the time of the year when people make New Year’s Resolutions, resolving to change all things wrong in life and turn over a new leaf — to stop smoking, to lose weight, to clean closets, watch less television … Continue reading →

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The Dental Emergency

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Sheila Moss

“Ouch,” I screamed. I had just fixed myself a nice bowl of breakfast cereal, but when I bit down on it, a bolt of lightning shot through my mouth. It can’t be my tooth, I thought, I was just at … Continue reading →

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A Cool Grandma

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Sheila Moss

I am cool, ya’ll. Yes, I may be a grandma, and I may have bad knees, but I am still cool, especially when I drive my Corvette. When you drive a sports car, everybody notices you, and everybody thinks you … Continue reading →

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Rubber Bands Fad

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Sheila Moss

Not too long ago, a fad among the elementary school set was — would you believe — the rubber band. Now the rubber bands they were going gaga over are not the ordinary brownish ones that probably come to mind … Continue reading →

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Vacation from Work

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Sheila Moss

This time of the year reminds me of my working days and how I always looked forward to a few extra days off around Christmas. “Are you taking off next week?” asked my co-worker.  We had two days off for … Continue reading →

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