Monthly Archives: January 2017

Registration Renewal

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Just in case you wonder, I’m writing from the insane asylum. I had my auto emissions test today. Here in pollution paradise, we must have our autos tested yearly before we can renew our automobile registration. Every year I get … Continue reading →

Posted in Automotive, Humor, Rants | Tagged Auto registration, cars, DMV, Frustrations, License plate, Mail renewal, Motor Vehicle, Online renewal, Registration renewal, Wheel taxes | 11 Comments

Wanda and the Catfish

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Wanda is a dumb blond, to put it kindly. She is not the sort of person I would normally choose as a friend, but we came to know each other through a mutual acquaintance. She is a good-hearted person, but intelligence … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Humor, Southern Humor | Tagged All you can eat, Catfish, Dining out, Eating out, Fish, Hushpuppies, Leftovers, Restaurants, Southern cuisine | 4 Comments

My Friend Jenny

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Sheila Moss

While I wasn’t looking some overly zealous calories sneaked up behind me and overcame my willpower. Why is it that modern women are expected to be skinny anyhow? Actually, I’ve never seen a woman with a beer belly, although I … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Health, Humor | Tagged Body image, Calories, Controlled diet, Dieting, food cravings, Food plans, Frozen dinners, Healthy choices, Jenny, Nutrition, Overweight, Weight loss plans | 6 Comments

Did the Grinch Steal Winter?

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Sheila Moss

So, what’s with this crazy weather we’re having? It’s suppose to be winter around here, but I guess Mother Nature didn’t get the word. People are wearing their Bermuda shorts. Somehow it just doesn’t seem like much like December. Fall came … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Weather | Tagged Climate, El Nino, Four seasons, Global warming, Ozone hole, Polo vortex, Seasonal, Snow, Warm weather, Weather complaint, Weather conditions, Winter | 5 Comments

Face Fixing

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Mother would be proud of me. I “fixed” my face today. Lately I’ve become a little lax about girl things like makeup and hairdos. It isn’t that I don’t like these things. It’s only that it doesn’t seem as important to … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Fashion, Humor | Tagged Beauty, Blush, Camouflage, Eyeshadow, Feminine, Glamor, Hair rollers, Lipstick, Makeup, Mascara, Powder, Role models | 2 Comments

Dishwasher Disaster

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Well, it finally happened. My poor old dishwasher died in a poof of smoke. The last couple loads had an unusual smell. I optimistically attributed it to something plastic touching the heating coil. Funny, I never could find anything. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Shopping | Tagged Appliances, Dishwasher, Hardware, Push buttons, Repair Service, Replacement, salesmen, Shopping, Store, Wash dishes | 8 Comments

Are You a Nerd?

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Sheila Moss

If you would rather play with your e-devices than watch football, You might be a nerd. If you own more than one cell phone, You might be a nerd. If you buy extra cartridges for your printer before you need … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Work Humor | Tagged Apple, Cell phone, computers, electronics, ID, internet, Nerd, PC, Printer, Smart watch, Technology | 2 Comments

The Daily Commute

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Sheila Moss

One of the best things about being retired is I no longer have to commute to work everyday of my life. I did it for a long time. Sometimes when I think back about it, I remember it as if … Continue reading →

Posted in Automotive, Humor | Tagged Commuting, Designated driving lanes, Driver's license, Driving, Gasoline tax, Gasoline taxes, HOV lanes, Interstates, Roadsigns, Speeding tickets, traffic, Traffic jams, Vehicle registration, weather emergencies | 6 Comments

A Fast Woman

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Remember when you got your first computer, how you didn’t want to eat or go to bed at night? It was almost the same sort of infatuation all over again when cable internet first came along. No more waiting, everything … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Technology | Tagged Cable connections, computers, Dial-up, High-speed, Installation, internet, Internet connection, ISP, Modem, Wired | 2 Comments

Learn to Laugh

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Obviously, you are a person who enjoys humor or you wouldn’t be reading this blog. A little laughter goes a long way toward relaxing your mind and body. The effects of a good laugh last up to 45 minutes and … Continue reading →