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 Incredible Growing Spaghetti

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Sheila Moss

I was out of town attending a festival in East Tennessee. Even though we made reservations months in advance, that was not soon enough. We ended up staying away from the center of activity in a tiny town in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Humor | Tagged Beer, BYOB, East Tennessee, Eating out, eats, Italian Food, Restaurant, spaghetti, Yeast Bread | 6 Comments

The Gambler

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Sheila Moss

Someone won the lottery again, and again it wasn’t me. To win the lottery, you have to buy a ticket. And since I didn’t have a ticket, that’s probably a big part of why I didn’t win — that and … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor | Tagged Addiction, Atlantic City, Jackpot, Lottery, Lotto, Luck, Lucky numbers, Odds, Probability, Quick Pick, Tunica, Vegas, Windfall, Winner | 5 Comments

Office 101

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Sheila Moss

An office is a place where people go to spend the day in a tiny cubicle and wish they were not spending the day in a cubicle. Cubicles were invented to keep workers from spending time talking to each other … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Technology, Work Humor | Tagged Artificial Light, Copy Machines, cubicles, Data, email, FAX, office humor, Office size, Office Workers, offices, Telephones, Voice Mail | 4 Comments

Who Is That Masked Man?

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Sheila Moss

“Who is that masked man, anyway?” They always asked, as he rode off into the sunset. “Why, don’t you know? That’s the Lone Ranger!” The William Tell overture swelled in the background as we heard him shout, “Hi Yo, Silver, … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor | Tagged Bad guys, Cowboys, Good guys, Heroes, Lone Ranger, Masked Man, Old West, Outlaws, Safety Club, Silver, Silver Bullets, Tonto, William Tell overture | 6 Comments

New Phone Fever

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Sheila Moss

The other day I was at Walmart and walked by the electronics display. I made the mistake of stopping to look at the new iPhone X. It was all screen, no plastic frame. “I could use a new phone,” I … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Technology | Tagged Apple, AT&T, Cell phone, electronics, Facial Recognition, iCloud, iPhone, iPhone X, Passcode, Password, Phone, Red phone, Restrictions | 4 Comments

Hello Operator

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Sheila Moss

People’s love affair with the telephone has been going on for longer than I can remember. In the not so distant past, telephones were all standard black models. When you picked up the receiver, the operator answered and you told … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Technology | Tagged Answering machine, Caller ID, Communication, Cordless phones, Dials, Party Line, Phone, Push buttons, Smart phones, Telephone, Vintage phones, Wall phones | 7 Comments

Invisible Cat

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Sheila Moss

Whoever said, “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.” was incorrect. Hell hath no fury like a cat that has to visit the veterinarian. This cliché was clearly demonstrated to me last week. I was sitting at my computer … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Humor | Tagged angry cat, animal behavior, animal panic, cat from hell, cats, medical checkup, Pets, veterinarian, yearly physical exam | 6 Comments

Plight of the Firefly

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Sheila Moss

The Analytical Luminescent Lab in Baltimore put out a bounty on fireflies. Yes, it’s true. They are buying bug scalps. Well, okay, it isn’t the scalp they are interested in. It’s the opposite part – the flasher. While entomologists (big … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Environment, Humor | Tagged Bugs, Creatures, Entomologists, Fireflies, Flying insects, Genetic Research, Habitat, Insects, Lightening Bugs, Luminescence, Science, Twinkle | 2 Comments

Goin’ to the Creek

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Sheila Moss

“Can I go to the creek, grandma?” “No, I don’t think that’s a good idea,” I said, thinking of the possible danger. The creek runs through a grassy field across the street from my house. I know it is over … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor | Tagged Accidents, Creeks, Curiosity, Danger, Darkness, Frightened, Injury, Panic, Sprained ankle | 6 Comments

Spring Break in Pittsburgh

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Sheila Moss

Some people go to Florida for spring break. Some go on Caribbean cruises or to other warm and wild locations. So where did I go? Pittsburgh. Yes, of all places in the world, I somehow ended up in Pittsburgh with … Continue reading →