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 Last Telephone

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Sheila Moss

Have you have you bought a landline phone lately? It just isn’t done. Phones come in sets — two phones, three phones, four phones, or even five phones. People thought they had to have a phone for every room. Now, they … Continue reading →

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The Wrong Day

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Sheila Moss

It has finally happened – dementia. I knew I was getting old but I didn’t expect to lose my mind so soon. I had a dental appointment the other day, my 6 months checkup. I had it on my calendar. … Continue reading →

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White Noise

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Sheila Moss

How can a color be noisy? Well, believe me it can. We experienced this innovation at the office where I worked several years ago. Thanks to a new open office plan at our office, we had something new to gripe … Continue reading →

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Love It or List It

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Sheila Moss

During the past week or two, I’ve spent a lot of time in front of the tube. It doesn’t require any physical exertion and not much mental exertion either. I’ve reach into the depth of channels with high numbers and … Continue reading →

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The Mystery Pill

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Sheila Moss

Expand Messages “Is this yours,” asked Honey, dropping a white caplet in my hand. I looked at it and wasn’t sure. “It was on the bathroom floor,” he said. It didn’t look like one of my usual meds. It could … Continue reading →

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Going Green

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Sheila Moss

The main event in my life this week was signing up for a new recycling service. Yes, you heard me right – recycling — which shows how dull my life is if trash excites me. What can I say? My … Continue reading →

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Police Scanner Blues

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Sheila Moss

Hum, I thought, as I checked out free apps on iTunes. I was looking at one called “Police Scanner.” That sounds interesting. So, I touched the download button and soon it was on my iPhone. I tried to tune in … Continue reading →

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The Cold Weather Report

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Sheila Moss

Hello, and welcome to tonight’s HD News Channel on-the-spot weather report.  The weather has been unusually cold — as if you haven’t noticed the single digit temperatures. Sure makes me wish I could find my scarf and gloves. I’m freezing … Continue reading →

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Sleepy Head

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Sheila Moss

I can’t believe I slept until 11 AM this morning. What has come over me? I used to be up at 5 o’clock sharp and on the Interstate headed for town by 6 o’clock. At 11 o’clock, I would be … Continue reading →

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Road Rage at Wal-Mart

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Sheila Moss

I’ve seen old people ride around Wal-Mart in those electric carts with big baskets. It sort of looked like fun. I never had used one, not even after my knee surgery, but my back has been really bothering me lately, … Continue reading →

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