Tag Archives: sickness

The Crud-That-Has-No-Name

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Sheila Moss

What is this stuff going around that is making people so sick? Whatever it is, it is very contagious. First my son was coughing, and then my honey started. I knew it was only a matter of time. I tried … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Bad cold, cough, Covid, Crud, Disease, flu, sickness, Virus | 2 Comments

The Creeping Crud

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Sheila Moss

Pass the Kleenex and chicken soup and pardon the interruption while I put my life on hold for bronchitis and insomnia. I haven’t slept in days and I’m totally exhausted. Yes, that was me coughing all night. Not that I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Antibiotics, Bad cold, Bronchitis, cough, Crud, Insomnia, Man flu, sickness, Virus | 6 Comments

Without a Leg to Stand On

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Sheila Moss

Hospitals, I hate ’em. I was an unwilling victim who held off as long as possible. But, my knees were giving out fast. My doctor had advised me years ago that I needed a knee replacement surgery. But as long … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Bad knees, Hospital, Knee replacement, Orthopedic surgery, Pain, Physical rehab, sickness, Surgery | 7 Comments

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 →

Posted in Health, News & Current Events | Tagged Anger, Anxiety, Boredom, Covid-19, Fear, Medical, Pandemic, Protesters, Sadness, sickness, Virus | 10 Comments

Rx Operation

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Have you ever suspected your body has betrayed you and had nagging little questions start running through your head? Have you every wonder if you might be really sick? Have you ever considered the possibility that you might need surgery … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Doctor, Doctor Appointment, Hospital, medical evaluation, Medical Insurance, Medical Opinion, Medical test, Operation, sickness, Surgery, Symptoms | 2 Comments

The Waiting Room

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Sheila Moss

A few years ago, I was forced by circumstance to spend a great deal of time in the trauma waiting room of a large hospital. While this is obviously a place of great drama, it also became a source of … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Behavior, Crisis, Critical care, Emergencies, Funny side, Hospital, sickness, Stressful situations, Trauma, Visitors, Waiting, Waiting room | 10 Comments

Misery Loves Company

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Sheila Moss

I had a sore throat. I tried to deny it at first and hoped it would just go away. It didn’t. I tried to doctor it myself with menthol cough drops and salt-water gargle. Finally, I had to admit that … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor, Work Humor | Tagged Bad cold, Disease, Doctor, flu, Germs, Infectious disease, sickness, Sinus infection, Sneezing, Sore throat, Strep throat, Virus | 1 Comment

Eluding the Bug

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Cold and flu season seems to be early this year. Everyone is coughing, hacking and sneezing already. But, I feel GREAT! With everyone else around me getting sick, however, I’m really afraid that I’m going to catch the bug too. … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Bronchitis, Colds, cough, Diseases, Fever, flu, Germs, Headache, Runny nose, sickness, Sneezing, Sore throat, Virus | 4 Comments

Man Flu

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Sheila Moss

When a man is sick, he wants everyone to know it. “Cough, cough,” said Honey. I didn’t respond. “COUGH, COUGH!” “Are you sick?” I asked. “Yes,” he responded weakly. But being a male, he decided he would go to work … Continue reading →