Category Archives: Health

Fitness, sickness, and medical

The Me Day

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Sheila Moss

Last week I was feeling sorry for myself. Like many women, I tend to take care of the needs of others and forget about myself. It was wearing me down. Time to take care of me, I decided. I made … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor, Shopping | Tagged Doctor visit, Haircut, Indulge, manicure, Mental health, Pamper, Self-care, Spoil, Wellness | 2 Comments

What’s a Clavicle?

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Sheila Moss

You have to go to a doctor periodically for a checkup – whether there is anything wrong or not. I try to conveniently forget about my appointment, as I did this past week. However, the doctor’s office called and inconveniently … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Ailments, Cancer, checkup, Doctor, Medical, Medical tests, Medications, X-Rays | Leave a comment

The New Doctor

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Sheila Moss

What can you do about an achy-breaky back? I decided to find out this week, but when I called, I found out my doctor was on indefinite medical leave. Seems he injured his back. Now he gets to see what … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Back brace, Back Pain, Backpack, doctor's office, Medical Humor, Pain control, Patient, Steroid Injection | 4 Comments

In a Hurry

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Sheila Moss

Why is everyone always in a hurry? Our favorite phrase is “I don’t have time!” Can we find time? Can we make time? Time marches on, doesn’t it? You hurry in the morning, feeling guilty if you have to take … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Deadlines, Fast, Fast Food, Hurry-up, Rat race, Run, Rush, stress, time, Time flies | 3 Comments

Fat as a Pig

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Sheila Moss

Today I am venturing into a bit of self-depreciation, hoping I can shame myself into getting rid of those extra holiday pounds. I hope you cannot relate. How do you know when you are fat as a pig? If your … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Diet, Exercise, Extra pounds, Obese, Over eating, Overweight, Self-indulgence, Weight loss | 1 Comment

Big C, little c: What begins with C?

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Sheila Moss

I couldn’t believe it when I heard myself agreeing with my doctor. “You really need to do this”, he said. “How long has it been? Never? Well, I’m going refer you.” He had referred me once before, but I conveniently … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Anxiety, Cancer, Cancer test prep, Clinics, Colon cancer, Colonoscopy, Medical tests | 8 Comments

Older than Dirt

Posted on November 6, 2021 by Sheila Moss

I’ve not checked the mirror, (We are not on speaking terms.) but I’m beginning to suspect that I’m getting old: HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN YOU ARE OLDER THAN DIRT?*You can’t figure out the remote control or the automatic coffeemaker.*You … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged complaints, old age, problems of aging, senior citizens | 4 Comments

Explaining Extra Bucks

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Sheila Moss

It seems the older I become, the fewer exciting things there are to write about and the more doctor visits I have to go to. Pitiful when the most exciting thing in your life is the doctor you last went … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Allergy, Doctor, Extra Bucks, Generics, medicine, Over-the-counter, Symptoms | 6 Comments

Pill Popper

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Sheila Moss

Today I’m going to venture into the world of medicine. Only young people take one round of medicine and are cured. When you become older, it doesn’t work that way any more. The other day my doctor actually told me … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Doctors, Drugs, Generics, health insurance, medicine, Pills, Prescription, Side effects | Leave a comment

The Case of the Missing Toenail

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Sheila Moss

When it comes to minor ailments, I’m always trying to figure out “Why me?” usually while applying Neosporin and a Band-Aid. As soon as I bought those cute new sandals, Murphy’s Law kicked in. If you buy a new pair … Continue reading →