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.

Child Proofing Your Home

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Child Safety… advice from a grandparent… It is important to keep potentially poison items out of the reach of small children. Read labels on cleaning items and move items that say, “Keep out of the reach of children” to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor | Tagged Advice, Child Safety, children, Common hazzards, Doorknob covers, kids, Playing with matches, Poisonous houseplants, Prescription drugs, Preventing falls, Safety gates, Safety Latches, Toddlers | 2 Comments

Kids Rule

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Dear Kids, It has come to my attention that many of you are actually listening to adults and doing what you are told to do. This is NOT the way it is suppose to be. KIDS RULE! We are in … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor | Tagged Bedtime, children, Children's diet, father, grandchildren, kids, Misbehavior, Mother, parenting, Potty training, Raising Children, Spoiled brat, Temper tantrums | 3 Comments

Monday Morning Blues

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Sometimes it makes me wonder why we try to run an office. Perhaps we should close down due to lack of interest and called it a day. People seem to have no work ethics any more. Used to be that people took … Continue reading →

Posted in Rants, Work Humor | Tagged advancement, alienation, benefits, companies, exploited workers, health insurance, Office, retirement, Success, work, workaholic | Leave a comment

Spike’s Body Jewelry

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Sheila Moss

There’s a new girl down at the health club. Her name is Spike. Spike is a nice girl, really she is. She just likes jewelry. Spike isn’t satisfied with wearing jewelry in the regular ways. “That’s too boring,” she says. Spike … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Humor | Tagged Belly ring, Body jewelry, Jewelry, Lip studs, Metal Mouth, Navel piercing, Nose ring, Pierced earrings, Pierced eyebrows, Pierced tongue, Piercings | 5 Comments

Battle of the Sexes

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Battle of the Sexes: She Says… Men think they are the superior sex. Just because their muscles are stronger they have the silly idea that their gray matter is equal to a female’s. What women lack in physical strength, they make … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Rants | Tagged Bad Habits, Chauvanism, Complaining, criticism, Home care, Jealousy, Love, Marriage, nagging, Relationships, Sexism, Superior Sex, Watching TV | 8 Comments

The Caffeine Quibble

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Sheila Moss

What keeps corporate America and government going is not information systems, telephones, computers, or even paper. What keeps our offices going is coffee. Every office that I’ve ever worked in had a community coffee pot and the employees managed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Rants, Work Humor | Tagged Brew, caffine, coffee, Coffee addicts, Coffee Clubs, Coffee fix, Coffee hounds, Coffee Services, Coffeepot, Java, Office Workers, White-collar employees | 6 Comments

The Singles Bar

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Sheila Moss

A number of years ago, I found myself “suddenly single” at mid-life. After recovering from shock, I eventually began to realize that unless I intended to be single for the rest of my life, I had to seek opportunities to … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor | Tagged Bachelors, Bars, Crusing, Dancing, Dating, Dating Advice, Fresh Meat, How to meet men, Hunting Expeditions, Jerks, Losers, Nightclubs, Socializing | 14 Comments

The Shoe Carnival

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Just like the changing leaves, football, and kids returning to school, the change of season signals a change in fashion and time to go to the Shoe Carnival. How did all those winter shoes get so scuffed up just sitting … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Humor, Shopping | Tagged bargains, Discount Stores, Good deals, Half price, New styles, Promotions, sales, Self-service, Shoe stores, Shoes, Shoppers, Sneakers | 6 Comments

How to Spoil a Grandchild and Alienate a Daughter-In-Law in One Easy Lesson

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Dear Daughter-in-Law, I am very upset about your latest email, and I really don’t understand your negative attitude. I have made every effort to be helpful and offer suggestions about my grandchild that I think will be useful. I’m very … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor | Tagged Advice, children, Gifts, Grandchild, Grandmother, In-laws, Suggestins, Suggestions | 11 Comments

The Clockorcism

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Sheila Moss

My alarm clock hates me! It has an evil plan to do me in. Like most people, I do not like waking up in the morning. But if I must be awakened, let it be by music. So, I bought … Continue reading →