Tag Archives: Medical

The Wrong Day

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Sheila Moss

It has finally happened – dementia. I knew I was getting old but I didn’t expect to lose my mind so soon. I had a dental appointment the other day, my 6 months checkup. I had it on my calendar. … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Eyeing the Eye Doctor

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Sheila Moss

Once a year I go through the nuisance of going to the eye doctor. Oh, the aggravation of it all, not to mention those awful drops that dilate your pupils and make everything fuzzy for hours. My appointment is always … Continue reading →

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The Hospital Experience

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Sheila Moss

Yes, even surgery is something to laugh about after you know you are okay.  I always figured I would end up on the orthopedic surgeon’s operating table sooner or later, but I thought it would be for a knee replacement, … Continue reading →

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Afflicted by Arthur

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Sheila Moss

I used to think my mother-in-law was crazy when she talked about her friend, Arthur. But I was young and that was before I met him for myself.  Arthur is quite the character. He loves to play pranks. He thinks … Continue reading →

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The Pandemic Plague of 2020

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Sheila Moss

I realize the name of this blog is “Humor Columnist;” however, some things are funny and some are not. So far I’ve avoided writing about the virus, but I’ve written a short piece about my personal experience with current events … Continue reading →

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Hand Painted

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Sheila Moss

It must be my age. After I finish one project, I can’t seem to remember how much trouble it was. I look only at the results and next thing I know, I’m planning another. I’ve had my eye on our … Continue reading →

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E. R.

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Have you been to the emergency room of a large metro hospital lately? I hope not! Those places are a zoo. I had occasion to visit the walk-in area of one the other day, fortunately not as a patient. The … Continue reading →

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The Doctor Will See You Now

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I went to the doctor yesterday. Somehow doctor’s offices just don’t seem to be what they used to be. They have become so automated that I felt like I should be on a conveyor belt — or maybe on one … Continue reading →

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