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.

Prime Aggravation

Amazon, world’s largest online retailer, has this thing called Prime, which is some sort of video club like Netflix.  I’m not sure exactly what it is as I’m not really interested in paying to shop. That being said, why is … Continue reading

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A Woman’s Work

When I retired from my job, I became a virtual whirlwind of activity. I don’t know why I was in a hurry. After all, as Honey kept reminding me, ”You can do it tomorrow.”  I think in my many years … Continue reading

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Saving the Plants

Oh, no! Frost warning for tonight says the weather report on my computer. It’s time to drag all the plants in containers inside. I don’t want to them to freeze outside.  (Plant thinks: I’m not ready either. Guess my vacation … Continue reading

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The Lost Purse

Have you ever done something so dumb, so stupid, so unlike you that you can’t believe you did it? But you did and there is nothing you can do now except try to do better the next time. It’s a … Continue reading

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Chasing the Sandman

“Why, why,” I ask. “Why can’t I sleep like any normal person?” It’s natural. I’m tired. I need some good old restful sleep. Like 40 million other people, I have been cursed with insomnia. I either cannot go to sleep … Continue reading

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War of the Hoses

Last year I decided I was tired of my old garden hose that leaked and had been repaired several times.  I went to the hardware store and bought a fancy new hose, 100 feet long and heavy duty. I also … Continue reading

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Greetings from the Hotel Management

This is a piece I wrote about a Writer’s Workshop I attended. While the conference itself was enjoyable, I was most impressed by observing the antics of conference attendees at the hotel. If you have ever been to a large convention, you … Continue reading

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Dem Crazy Bones

You know when your doctor refers you to an orthopedic surgeon it is only for one thing. I must have been mentally blocking out the word. I put it off as long as I could but my arm and neck … Continue reading

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Beep, Beep, Ding

Well, my old Corvette finally died and the cost of fixing it was greater than the value of the car. I should have traded it in long ago, but it was so nice to have no car payment. My Corvette … Continue reading

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I Hate Mosquitoes

I hate mosquitoes! I suppose they are not especially popular with other folks either, but some of us are a particularly delicious to the little beasties. Right now I am going crazy from a red bug bite on the back … Continue reading

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