Monthly Archives: April 2016

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 →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor | Tagged 60's bands, Baby Boomers, Concerts, Earth Wind Fire, Hit records, Loud Music, Old rock bands, Pop music, Rock and Roll, Rock bands | 7 Comments

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 →

Posted in Humor, Work Humor | Tagged Do it yourself checkout, Express lines, Fast Food, Fast lane, Fast Service, Hurry, Instant Breakfast, Instant Messages, Quick Shops, Rush, Speed, Speedy service, stress | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Holidays, Humor, Work Humor | Tagged Bloggers, Celebration, Columnists, Essay, Lasagna, NSNC, Pyle | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Humor, Plants/Gardening | Tagged African violets, Cactus, Green Thumb, Greenery, Houseplants, Philodendron, Plants | 12 Comments

You Know You are on a Diet When:

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Sheila Moss

You are on a first name basis with the diet plan industry. Your refrigerator is empty except for diet cola and lettuce. The harder you try NOT to think about food, the hungrier you become. That was dinner? It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Health, Humor | Tagged Calories, Diet, Exercise, Fattening Foods, Low Cal, Low Carb, Low fat, Sugar Substitute, Veggie Burgers, Weight gain, Yogurt | 13 Comments

I’m Not Fat, I’m Super Size

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Did you hear about how obesity could soon be the leading cause of preventable death? Yeah, over one-third (34.9%) of U.S. adults are overweight. Here I thought I was being really smart by not smoking and remembering to fasten my … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Health, Humor | Tagged Aerobics, cholesterol, Exercise, Fat, Fried foods, Junk food, Lose weight, Low fat, Obesity, Overweight, Snacks, Super size | 9 Comments

How I Learned to Type

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Sheila Moss

In the olden days before personal computers, we learned to type on a machine called a typewriter for lack of a better name. You may have seen one of these in a museum or your parents may even have one … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Technology | Tagged Classes, Easy erase, Education, Failure, Home keys, Humiliation, Learning, Manual typewriter, School, Teachers, Type, Typing | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Fashion, Health, Humor | Tagged bifocals, Contacts, Designer frames, Eye doctor, Eye exam, Eyewear, Frameless glasses, glasses, Lasik, Prescription, Second pair glasses | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Humor, Work Humor | Tagged access card, electronic scanner, forgetfulness, garage, in a rush, losing items, misplaced items, parking, parking card | 3 Comments

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 →