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.

Happy Birthday to Me

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Happy birthday to me. You’d think that someone would remember besides my mother who sent me a check. Happy birthday to me. I’ll buy myself a gift and take the day off work. No one will mind. They don’t even … Continue reading →

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The Vegetable Garden

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Spring is here and something primitive stirs the blood – the urge to dig and plant, to renew and revive the earth. Several years ago when we first moved to the suburbs, we dreamed of tilling the soil, producing crops, … Continue reading →

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Blessed are the Trailer Trash

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Sheila Moss

As you may know, the Beatitudes were eight blessings given at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, according to Christian beliefs. These were beautiful and inspirational blessings, intended to overcome prejudices of the time. However, we can think of … Continue reading →

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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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