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.

Black Friday – In More Ways than One

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Is it over yet? Is it safe to go out? I’m talking about Black Friday, of course, what did you think? On Thursday we are thankful for our blessings. On Friday we are thankful for bargains. I’m sure you saw … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Humor, Shopping | Tagged bargains, Black Friday, BYGF, Capitalism, Cleap, Consumer, Credit, Deals, Gifts, Greed, Shopping, Spending | 6 Comments

The Fried Turkey Tale

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Dear Mom, I hope you and dad are having a Happy Thanksgiving. This year we decided to do something a bit different and fry our turkey whole. I am in a newsgroup on the Internet that could not say enough … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Holidays, Humor | Tagged Cooking a turkey, Fried turkey, Funny story, Funny Stuff, How to fry a turkey, Thanksgiving humor, Turkey humor, Turkey receipes, Viral story, Warning labels | 6 Comments

Plan Ahead for a Smooth Turkey Day

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I saw an article somewhere with a lot of suggestions about how to plan ahead for Thanksgiving to make things go smoothly . It seemed like a great idea, but the following is about how my planning ahead usually goes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Food, Holidays, Humor | Tagged Celebrate, cooking, Dinner, Planning, Preparation, Sweet potato casserole, Thanksgiving, Traditions, Turkey | 6 Comments

Interview with a Turkey

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Good day, Mr. Turkey. Thank you for agreeing to speak with us about life in the turkey shed and the approaching holiday season. 1. What sort of goals in life does a turkey have? Well, I’ve been on a very strict … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Food, Holidays, Humor | Tagged Celebration, Discussion, Feast, Fowl, Interrogate, Interview, Menu, Question, Thanksgiving, Turkey | 4 Comments

Old Stuff

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Sheila Moss

When I looked in the mirror today, I seemed to be getting older and fatter. How can that be? After all, old age is something that happens to other people, not to me. The stiff joints and the aches, however, are … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Aging, Elderly, Growing old, Loss, Mature, Menopause, middle age, Not getting any younger, old age, Older and Wiser, Older woman, Past the prime, senior citizens, Wrinkled Skin | 7 Comments

Turkeys Unite!

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Turkeys unite! It’s time to panic! They are killing us by the millions. We must run while there is still time! Look around you – do you see any turkeys that you knew a year ago? They are breeding us … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Food, Humor | Tagged Breeding of turkeys, Domestic birds, Food, Fowl, Low fat, Meat, Meat consumption, Meat packing industry, Poultry, Thanksgiving, Turkey Products, Turkeys | 8 Comments

Eluding the Bug

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Cold and flu season seems to be early this year. Everyone is coughing, hacking and sneezing already. But, I feel GREAT! With everyone else around me getting sick, however, I’m really afraid that I’m going to catch the bug too. … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Bronchitis, Colds, cough, Diseases, Fever, flu, Germs, Headache, Runny nose, sickness, Sneezing, Sore throat, Virus | 4 Comments

Where Are Things When You Need Them?

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Band-Aids are always the wrong size. Why do they put so many of those little tiny ones in a box of assorted sizes? They are not big enough for an average cut on a finger. But get a scratch on … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Rants | Tagged Change, Coat Hangers, Envelopes, Items, Keys, Needs, Remote Control, Safety Pins, Shoes, Stuff, supplies, Things that get lost, tools | 5 Comments

The Doctor Will See You Now

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I went to the doctor yesterday. Somehow doctor’s offices just don’t seem to be what they used to be. They have become so automated that I felt like I should be on a conveyor belt — or maybe on one … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Assembly line, Automation, checkup, Doctor, MD, Medical, Medical records, Medical tests, medicine, Nurse, Patient, Physician, Prescription, Reality check | 9 Comments

The Haunted Home Tour

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Sheila Moss

We are inviting you here today for our “Open House and Home Tour” of this prime piece of real estate. It is an excellent buy, and we would like to get a little life back into this house and … Continue reading →