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.

The Wrong Turn

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Sheila Moss

It isn’t every day that a writer has a story land practically right in their lap, but that is exactly what happened to me. It was a rather nice late August day, not as humid as your average summer day … Continue reading →

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Alligator Tale

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Sheila Moss

I have a sore finger. Some people call it my “ouchie.” I really try not to think about how it happened. It is all sort of hazy now. I was outside doing yard work and became tangled up with an … Continue reading →

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Self Improvement

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Sheila Moss

I was reading a magazine the other day and noticed some suggestions for self-improvement. While these suggestions were good, as far as they went, they just didn’t seem to quite cover all the alternatives for me.   Eat light and … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti Supper

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Okay, I think it’s about time that you learn to cook! We will start with something easy and fun – spaghetti! It is impossible to eat a food as silly as spaghetti without a smile. It is something that anyone … Continue reading →

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Helpful Hints from a Mother-In-Law

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Sheila Moss

E-MAIL FROM: Mother-In-Law@aol.net TO: Daughter-In-Law@home.com SUBJECT: Helpful Hints from a Mother-in-Law I’ve been meaning to talk to you for some time now about a matter I’m concerned about. I don’t mean to offend you, dear, but your housekeeping is just … Continue reading →

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Red, White and Blue

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Sheila Moss

A strange affliction is sweeping the nation. It seems to manifest itself in a peculiar compulsion to display the colors red, white and blue around July 4th. Nearly everywhere you go, you see people wearing these colors prominently. There are … Continue reading →

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The Computer Crash

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Sheila Moss

It had been a long day. Kicking off my shoes, I was ready to relax and unwind. I sat down at the computer, licked my lips and eagerly clicked the little envelope icon that would download my email. My computer … Continue reading →

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How Hot Is It?

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Sheila Moss

It has really been hot this summer. My main goal in life these days is to stay cool without a crisis. Continue reading →

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Daddy’s Garden

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Sheila Moss

For as long as I can remember, daddy always wanted a vegetable garden, a place to grow his own produce. There were a few attempts with this in mind, but the weeds were very determined and his efforts never yielded … Continue reading →

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The Lightning Bugs

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Firefly season is here. Every year about May or June, people start looking for information on fireflies, or “lightning bugs” as we commonly call them here in the South. What it is about fireflies that seems to capture the imagination … Continue reading →

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