Author Archives: Sheila Moss

Unknown's avatar

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.

I Hate Elevators

I hate elevators!  Like many office workers who work in high rise buildings, I face a daily ride in the tiny little box at least twice a day and maybe more.  What is an about elevator that makes knees turn … Continue reading

Posted in Humor, Work Humor | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Nothing to Wear

Grumble… grumble… I guess I knew sooner or later my clothes closet would have to be cleaned.  I like to think of myself as an organized person – but the temptation to just stuff and stuff things behind a door … Continue reading

Posted in Home, Humor | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Painting with a Twist

“It will be fun,” I said. “How do you know?” asked my sister. “See, it says right here on the Internet ad, It’s FUN art, not FINE art!” I was trying to convince her to go to one of those … Continue reading

Posted in Entertainment, Humor | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

The Electric Bill Caper

I did a very bad thing last month. I confess. I’m guilty. I failed to pay my electric bill. I don’t know how it happened exactly, but somehow it just got by me. Utility companies have a very nasty attitude about unpaid … Continue reading

Posted in Finance, Humor | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Seminar

Here I am again. “What am I doing here,” I wonder?  That’s an easy one.  I’m getting motivated.  Motivated for what?  Well, for “SUCCESS” – why not?  Yes, I’m at one of those motivation seminars – the big kind with … Continue reading

Posted in Education, Entertainment | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

The Boss

I used to work for a real asshole.  Pardon my profanity, but he’s the kind there is just no other word for except asshole.  He had such a negative attitude about everything that it was difficult to function around him.  … Continue reading

Posted in Humor, Rants, Work Humor | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Stormy Weather

Gee, the last 48 hours have been rough due to a line of storms moving through.  A friend of mine got out of bed to find out there had been a severe storm.  She wanted to call in to work and let them know … Continue reading

Posted in Humor, Weather, Work Humor | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Goodbye 4th of July

Dear Humans, I want to let you know that I am very upset with you. I do not think it is nice to laugh when I am afraid of the fireworks on the 4th of July. After all, it is an extremely … Continue reading

Posted in Creatures, Humor | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

A Living Symbol – The American Flag

The other day I was down at the discount mart and noticed a display of American flags. The red, white, and blue caught my eye and I stopped to check them out. “Oh,” I thought, “I don’t really need a … Continue reading

Posted in Holidays | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Fourth of July

Every year about this time the fireworks tents begin to sprout out by the county line, and I know its almost here again – the 4th of July. As usual, I’m sitting around trying to decide the best way to … Continue reading

Posted in Entertainment, Family, Humor | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments