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.

Say, Can You See?

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Is anyone else half blind without glasses, or is it just me? I’m telling you, I just can’t see a thing any more. I’ve been using contact lenses – but I finally decided I am tired of fooling with poking … Continue reading →

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The Mad Dash

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I am excellent at remembering where I left things, which means I am at least of normal intelligence, mental illness does not run in my family, and I nearly always know where I left my purse. Occasionally, however, I find … Continue reading →

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The Yellow Door

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Although few people are aware of this, I could have been a painter if I had not accidentally become a humor writer instead. Recently, I acquired a new front door for my house. “I can paint a door,” I thought. … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name?

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I don’t know why, but I don’t have a nickname. Names and nicknames are said to have a powerful influence on our lives. I’m not really talking about social media  nicknames or even CB radio handles, as we used to call … Continue reading →

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The Truth about Husbands

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Sheila Moss

There are two sides to every story, the way he tells it and the way it really happened. A husband has the solution for any problem. It may not work, but he has a solution. Only ask your husband to … Continue reading →

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All About Grits

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Sheila Moss

“What’s that white stuff on my plate? I didn’t order that!” observes any Northerner who goes South and orders breakfast in a southern restaurant for the first time. Northern folks don’t understand grits. Grits come automatically with breakfast in the … Continue reading →

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Mammogram Morning

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Mammogram Morning By Sheila Moss – Humor Columnist Blog I talked rapidly as my doctor looked over my chart, hoping that he would not notice that I’d not had a mammogram in two years. “How long since you had a mammogram?” … Continue reading →

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Cooking with Garlic

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Sheila Moss

We had garlic for dinner last night. My daughter has taken over the kitchen and is perfecting her culinary skills by cooking the evening meal. Ordinarily this is fine with me. I’m tired after working all day and coming home … Continue reading →

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The Door-to-Door Sales People

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Sheila Moss

The warmer weather has brought out the solicitors in my neighborhood like the dandelions. I can’t remember ever having so many people selling door-to-door. I don’t know if it is the economy, or some other phenomenon that I’ve not figured … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Do Mornings

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I’m not a morning person, never have been, never will be. I just don’t seem to be able to wake up in the morning. Here is the way a typical morning goes at my house: Alarm clock sounds: He: Woke … Continue reading →

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