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.

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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Easy* Cheesecake

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Sheila Moss

Have you ever looked at the price of a cheesecake in the grocery store? It is absolutely ridiculous. You can easily make your own. In spite of many previous attempts to cook and the disasters that ensued, this recipe is … Continue reading →

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Waltz of the Flowers

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Sheila Moss

A number of years ago I took my grandkids to see The Nutcracker Ballet at a local community theater. It is, of course, a classic, performed mostly at Christmas. I have seen it many times before, in fact, when I … Continue reading →

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The Kitchen Tree

Posted on November 26, 2022 by Sheila Moss

People are beginning to post pictures of Christmas trees on Facebook. A few early birds even posted trees before Thanksgiving. I do not have a tree and am procrastinating the task, as usual. However, I am beginning to feel guilty … Continue reading →

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Gourmet Junk Mail

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Sheila Moss

At this time of the year, my mailbox begins to sprout gourmet food gift catalogs. It seems that everyone with your address and a mail order business wants to sell you their goods. I don’t know how they all get … Continue reading →

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Home Alone

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Sheila Moss

Day 1 – I come home and find the garage door partly open. “What’s going on?” I wonder. I go inside to check and find a strange dog in the garage. Whose dog is that? “Get! Go away! Shoo!” I … Continue reading →

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Scarecrow Interview

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Sheila Moss

Here I am, standing out in the middle of a muddy cornfield trying to interview a scarecrow. Pumpkins are more popular at this time of the year, but, unfortunately, the Great Pumpkin was not available due to a previous commitment. … Continue reading →

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The Seventy Year Old Car

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Sheila Moss

Clackity, clackity, clackity. “What is that noise?” I wondered. No, the left-turn signal was not on this time. I could not tell where the sound was coming from. When the car stopped, the noise stopped too. “It will probably go away,” … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Eater

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Sheila Moss

Autumn has arrived, time for falling leaves, apple cider, and especially for those orange orbs that seem to invade all aspects of life at this time of year… pumpkins. I think pumpkins are great as a fall decoration and make … Continue reading →

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