Monthly Archives: August 2018

I’m Not Big Enough

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Sheila Moss

I’ve just returned from Dollywood for a brief visit to introduce my grandson to the joys of theme parks. We waited until we felt he would be old enough to enjoy it and big enough to ride most of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor | Tagged Amusement parks, Dollywood, Loops and twists, Roller coaster enthusiasts, Rollercoaster, Steel coasters, Theme parks, Thrill rides, Wooden coasters, Yellow stripe | 5 Comments

School Daze

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Sheila Moss

It’s almost September and the kids are going back to school. Wait, let me look at the calendar again. Its August — not September! Why do the kids have to go back to school when summer is still in full … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Humor, Rants | Tagged Back to school, Backpacks, Metal Lunch Boxes, Old fogy, Penny Loafers, Plaid dresses, School, School break, School Calendar, September, Summer break, Traditions | 3 Comments

Strawberry Shortcake

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Sheila Moss

Most people don’t know this, but I’ve always had a secret yearning to be a famous cook like Betty Crocker, Sara Lee, or Mrs. Smith. Only one small thing has prevented this, I can’t cook. I discovered this at about … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Humor | Tagged Advice, Berries, Cake, cooking, desserts, Easy recipes, Fruit, how-to, Instructions, recipes, Shortcake, Strawberries, sweets | 2 Comments

Pie In Your Face

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Sheila Moss

The other day I received an email about something I’ve just been dying to know more about – pie. It seems that a large hotel chain decided that pie would be the perfect touch to make guests feel more at … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Humor | Tagged Apple Pie, Bakeries, baking, Blackberry pie, Cherry pie, Chocolate Pie, Coconut cream, Pastry, Pecan pie, Pie in the Sky, Pie Survey, Tart | 2 Comments

No Ice

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Sheila Moss

My refrigerator is ancient relic from pre historic times, but it works just fine. The icemaker, however, has been on the blink for quite some time now. Oh, it makes ice just fine: the water kicks on with a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Humor, Technology | Tagged Appliances, Freezer, Frozen water, Ice bin, Ice cubes, Ice maker, Ice storage, Old appliances, Refrigerator, Repairman, repairs | 6 Comments

I’ve Been Bitten by “Crocs”

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Sheila Moss

Now that warm weather is upon us, they have come out of winter hiding and are here again. I’m talking about that most ugly of ugly, hideous, mud-flap of a shoe called Crocs. If you don’t know what Crocs are, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Humor | Tagged comfortable shoes, Crocs, Fads, Fashion trends, Feet, Foot, Gardening shoes, Knockoffs, Outdoors shoes, Shoes, Ugly Shoes | 8 Comments

Old Sol Interview

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Sheila Moss

With the recent heat wave and all the concern about beating the heat, we decided to go to the source and interview the deity in charge of heat – Old Sol himself. 1. What sort of job do you have, … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Humor | Tagged Center of universe, Eternity, Global warming, Heat, Light, Solar, Solar energy, Sun, Sunburn, Sunny, Sunshine, Suntan | 2 Comments

Tips to Beat the Heat

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Sheila Moss

Tip 1 – Be sure to drink plenty of water. – This one is logical; except I don’t have any bottled water and plain old water out of the faucet isn’t chic any more. Will I have to go to … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Air conditioning, Avoid exercise, Dress light, Drink water, Eat light, Keeping cool, Rules, Stay inside, Suggestions, Take showers, Tips, Wear hat | 4 Comments

Pigging Out

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Sheila Moss

Pork barbecue, or “pulled pork,” as we call it, is a southern delicacy. Recipes are closely guarded secrets. You might as well ask for a Texas chili cook-off recipe, the ingredients of a gourmet coffee blend in Seattle, or how … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Humor | Tagged Bar-B-Q, Barbecue, Barbecue sauce, Barbeque, BBQ, Beef barbecue, cooking, Grilling, Meat, Pork barbecue, Pork loin, Pulled pork, Smoker grill | 2 Comments

On Writing Humor

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Sheila Moss

Recently I’ve received a number of requests from high school students about how to write humor. I only seem to receive such fan mail when it is time for term papers. I’ve concluded that a high school teacher somewhere is … Continue reading →