Monthly Archives: October 2017

Where There’s Smoke…

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Sheila Moss

It was a dark and stormy night. At least I think it was a dark and stormy night. At this point I can’t be sure. The only thing I can be sure of is that I am lucky to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Humor | Tagged Bales of straw, emergency, Fire, Fire dangers, Fire fighters, Flammable, Furnace, Malfunction, Repair, Smell, Smoke, Soot, Windstorm | 6 Comments

Survivor South

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Sheila Moss

After watching Survivor’s umpteenth episode on television the other night, it occurred to me that if these folks think they are survivors, they ought to live in the South where surviving has been more than a game; it’s a way … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor, Southern Humor | Tagged criticism, Hardships, Heritage, Lifestyle, parody, satire, Self-depreciation, Survival, Survivor, TV shows | 6 Comments

Eat Your Broccoli

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Once when he was on a state visit to Mexico, George W. Bush was taken to visit the ranch of the Mexican President. Seemed only natural to visit a ranch with George W. being from Texas and all. Wouldn’t you just … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Humor | Tagged Broccoli, Broccoli Farm, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Disliked Foods, Food Aversions, George W. Bush, President Bush, Starchy Vegetables, Veggies, Vegtables, Zucchini | 4 Comments

The Grocery Store Police

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Sheila Moss

We here at the Grocery Store Police are writing this letter to warn you. You probably have never heard of us and didn’t even know that we existed. Yes, we do exist! It is our job to watch shoppers and … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Humor, Shopping | Tagged Citation, Detective, Grocery shoppers, grocery store, Offense, Police, produce, Security, Shopper, Store, Supermarket, Warning | 8 Comments

Just Suppose

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Suppose the impossible became the possible. Suppose every daydream you have ever dreamed came true. Suppose the boss said you are much to valuable to be doing the job you have; you deserve an immediate promotion and raise! Would you … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor | Tagged Advice, Beliefs, Doubts, Ethics, Issues, Morals, Principles, Problems, questionaire, Questions, Quiz, Uncertainty, Values | 4 Comments

Friday 13th… Pushing Your Luck

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Photo by Sašo Tušar on Unsplash Have you looked at the calendar today? It’s Friday, the thirteenth! You are NOT superstitious, of course, are you? So, why miss an opportunity to prove it? Having an unreasonable fear of something for … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, News & Current Events | Tagged 13, bad luck, Bad things in threes, Black cats, Broken Mirror, Common superstitions, curses, Four leaf clover, Friday 13th, Luck, Number Thirteen, Open umbrella, Superstition, Walking Under Ladder | 1 Comment

The Redneck Kosher Hotdog

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Sheila Moss

The other day I was down in the “Boro” and decided to stop in at the Home Improvement Warehouse on the parkway to check for a light fixture. The light fixture in the bathroom has been blinking and winking for … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Humor | Tagged Chicago Hot Dogs, Fast Food, Food Truck, Food Vendor, Hot Dogs, Kosher dog, Rednecks, Shopping, Street Vendor, Weiners | 2 Comments

The Scenic Train Ride

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Sheila Moss

While we were on vacation in Colorado, my sister was looking through travel brochures and found a narrow gauge train trip. “This should be fun,” she said, “Let’s do it.” I was already tired of sight-seeing. But anything would be … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Travel | Tagged Colorado, Locomotives, Mountain trips, Old trains, Railroad history, Railroads, Scenic routes, Sightseeing, Steam engines, Trains | 3 Comments

Rocks and More Rocks

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Last year I went on an auto trip to the state of Colorado. After crossing the flat nothingness of Kansas, we had our first glimpse of the Rocky Mountains, which seemed to spring up out of the plains like a blue … Continue reading →