Monthly Archives: June 2016

Parenting Payback

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Some parents seem to suffer under the delusion that the affliction of parenthood will be ended if they ever get ‘em raised. Yes, get ‘em out of diapers, get ‘em potty trained, socialize ‘em and teach them manners. Educate them … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor | Tagged Adult problems, Advice, Cut the Apron Strings, Diapers, Empty nest, Irresponsible children, Parenthood, Parents, Potty trained, Procreation, Soft touch | 6 Comments

The Waiting Game

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Sheila Moss

It occurred to me that half of my life is spent waiting. I was waiting for an elevator at the time of this astute revelation. Elevators are so slow. They seem to never be there when I am. Somehow I … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Rants | Tagged Aggravation, Commuting, Delay, Inconvenience, Patience, Time lost, Time management, Unepectedly delayed, Wait in line, Wait in traffic, Waiting | 8 Comments

The Rocking Chair

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Sheila Moss

How long since you saw anybody rocking on a real rocking chair? I’m not talking about the kind that sits still and only the top part of the chair rocks. I’m talking about REAL rocking chairs, the kind with curved … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Humor, Southern Humor | Tagged Babies, Back and Forth, Chairs, Front Porches, Furniture, Heritage, memories, Pioneers, Rock, Rocker, Swings | 9 Comments

Who Burned the Popcorn?

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Sheila Moss

With the advent of modern technology, a new convenience has come to the office along with computers, printers, copiers, and fax machines. This new convenience is the office microwave. Most offices have one hidden someplace where employees can sneak in … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Humor, Work Humor | Tagged Aroma, Bad smells, Burned Food, Burned Popcorn, Burnt Popcorn, Microwave, Odor, Office, Popcorn, Smoke, Stench, Stink | 6 Comments

Things I’ve Learned from Fireflies

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Let your light shine – no matter how small. Don’t be afraid of flying in the dark. Keep a few secrets – let ‘em wonder. Believe in magic and life will be more fun. Even an ugly bug can be … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Humor | Tagged Adage, Axoms, Blink, Fireflies, Insects, Lightening Bugs, Magic, Maxims, Proverbs, Sayings | 7 Comments

Defeated by a Scanner

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Sheila Moss

When do you say enough is enough? I have just about been “done in” by technology. Attempting to add a scanner to my PC, I had high hopes and bright ideas of all the wonderful things I would be able … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Technology | Tagged anti-virus, Computer, Gallagher, Hardware, Illegal Operation, PC, Safe Mode, Scanner, software, Support, Technician, Upgrade | 4 Comments

We All Scream for Ice Cream

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Sheila Moss

A local dairy company has come up with some wonderful flavors of ice cream. I just finished a bowl of Banana Pudding flavor. Yes, it did taste like banana pudding, and I love banana pudding. It is ice cream, crunched … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Humor | Tagged banana pudding, chocolate, Dreamcicles, ice cream, ice cream flavors, Moose Tracks, Turtle Tracks | 6 Comments

Pampered Pets

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I declare, it’s just getting to where you can’t trust pets anymore. All my cat does is meow and complain. She doesn’t like her food and plays finicky, going on a hunger strike until I offer the right food. She … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Humor | Tagged animals, cat, cat litter, dog, dog shows, dog trainers, finicky, gourmet cat food, pampered pet, Pet Food, pet marts, Pets, pooper-scoopers | 3 Comments

Road Rage

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I live in the suburbs like millions of other Americans and commute to work daily. Normally, I have about a 30 to 40 minute commute, depending on traffic. Lately, due to construction on the Interstate, my commute time has become … Continue reading →

Posted in Automotive, Humor | Tagged Commuters, Drivers, Drivers' Ed, Drunk Drivers, Freeways, Interstates, Road Hazzards, Road Rage, Speeding, Tailgating, traffic, Trucks | 11 Comments

The Aquarium

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Being a long weekend, it seemed a shame to waste it, so we decided to visit the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga. I was not really sure that fish would be interesting, but – what the heck – nothing else around here to … Continue reading →