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.

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Hurry Up and Wait

Why are we in such a hurry?  Would the world really end if we got where we are going 10 minutes later?  If it would, couldn’t we just leave 10 minutes sooner?  I had occasion to travel by plane and … Continue reading →

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Parenting Payback

Some parents seem to suffer under the delusion that the affliction of parenthood will be ended if they ever get ‘em raised.  Yes, get ‘em out of diapers, get ‘em potty trained, socialize ‘em and teach them manners. Educate them … Continue reading →

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The Waiting Game

It occurred to me that half of my life is spent waiting.  I was waiting for an elevator at the time of this astute revelation.  Elevators are so slow.  They seem to never be there when I am.  Somehow I … Continue reading →

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The Rocking Chair

How long since you saw anybody rocking on a real rocking chair?  I’m not talking about the kind that sits still and only the top part of the chair rocks.  I’m talking about REAL rocking chairs, the kind with curved … Continue reading →

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Who Burned the Popcorn?

With the advent of modern technology, a new convenience has come to the office along with computers, printers, copiers, and fax machines.  This new convenience is the office microwave.  Most offices have one hidden someplace where employees can sneak in … Continue reading →

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Things I’ve Learned from Fireflies

Let your light shine – no matter how small. Don’t be afraid of flying in the dark. Keep a few secrets – let ‘em wonder. Believe in magic and life will be more fun. Even an ugly bug can be … Continue reading →

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Defeated by a Scanner

When do you say enough is enough? I have just about been “done in” by technology.  Attempting to add a scanner to my PC, I had high hopes and bright ideas of all the wonderful things I would be able … Continue reading →

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