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 Earth Shoes

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Summer is here, time for sandals, but my favorite black pair has fallen apart. What can I do? Maybe I can look on the Internet and find a pair just like them. I search and search and follow dead links to … Continue reading →

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Square Cubicles in a Round World

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Cubicles are one of the stranger phenomena of the modern office world. In case you are not familiar with an office environment, let me explain. Cubicles are tiny fenced spaces, normally about 8X8 feet wide, surrounded by walls about 5 feet … Continue reading →

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I Know I’m Getting Older

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m getting older, so what? My eyes are fuzzy and my roots are gray, but I’ve managed to survive and life should be all downhill from here. Remember, it will happen to all of us sometime, … Continue reading →

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Chicago the Band

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Sheila Moss

My phone rang. “Want to go to a concert tonight?” said my honey. This was a big surprise since we are not concert-going people. “My boss has two tickets he can’t use.” That explained it, an opportunity to smooze the boss. “Okay, … Continue reading →

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Hurry Up

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Why are we always in a hurry? We get up in the morning and hurry to get ready for work even if it means tripping over the dog and drinking instant breakfast on the road while talking on the cell phone … Continue reading →

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National Columnists’ Day

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Did you know that today, Monday, April 18th is National Columnists’ Day? No? That’s what I figured. Somehow, no one seems to be rushing out to buy flowers and candy for Columnists’ Day. Somehow, no one even seems to know … Continue reading →

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Green Thumb

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Sheila Moss

My plant is dying. I don’t know why. It was so lush and green when I bought it, a beautiful hanging philodendron. It grew vines almost to the floor. Now all of a sudden the leaves are turning yellow and withering. … Continue reading →

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You Know You are on a Diet When:

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Sheila Moss

You are on a first name basis with the diet plan industry. Your refrigerator is empty except for diet cola and lettuce. The harder you try NOT to think about food, the hungrier you become. That was dinner? It was … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Fat, I’m Super Size

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Sheila Moss

  Did you hear about how obesity could soon be the leading cause of preventable death? Yeah, over one-third (34.9%) of U.S. adults are overweight. Here I thought I was being really smart by not smoking and remembering to fasten my … Continue reading →

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How I Learned to Type

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Sheila Moss

In the olden days before personal computers, we learned to type on a machine called a typewriter for lack of a better name. You may have seen one of these in a museum or your parents may even have one … Continue reading →

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