Author Archives: Sheila Moss

About Sheila Moss

My stories are about daily life and the funny things that happen to all of us. My columns have been published in numerous newspapers, magazines, anthologies, and websites.

Domestic Diva vs. Grumpy Granny

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Sheila Moss

DOMESTIC DIVA: There is nothing like a homemade Thanksgiving meal to celebrate the holiday and show your family how much you care. GRUMPY GRANNY: There is nothing like calling all your friends and relatives to try to wrangle an invitation … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Holidays, Humor | Tagged Domestic Diva, Grumpy cook, Homemade food, Leftovers, Pumpkin pie, Seasonal meal, Thanksgiving, Traditions, Turkey | 2 Comments

Goodbye to Leaf Peeping

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Sheila Moss

I didn’t set off any more car alarms as I had previously when waiting for the others to hike, but I did get in the wrong car. I ran out in the rain opened the door to a car of … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Travel, Weather | Tagged Autumn, Fall, Fall leaves, Mt. Washington, New England, Rainout, Robert Frost, Winding roads | 2 Comments

Test-Tube Lobsters

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Sheila Moss

While not especially humorous, the lobster industry was an interesting aspect of a trip to Maine and I want to share it with readers. I found out more than I ever wanted to know about lobsters in Maine. They are … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Education, Humor | Tagged Breeding of lobsters, Catching lobsters, Fishing, Food, Lobster hatchery, Lobster industry, Maine, Seafood, Shellfish | 2 Comments

Land of Lobsters and Lighthouses

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Sheila Moss

In Tennessee the leaves of late fall are turning deep gold and red in their last hurrah before giving up to the wind. Fall comes later in the South than in the North. Today I have another column in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Travel | Tagged Acadia, Bar Harbor, Cadillac Mountainb, Lobster Pound, Maine, Mussel, Portland Head Light, Rockefeller, Seashore | Leave a comment

Covered Bridges

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Sheila Moss

What’s a trip to New England without covered bridges? I love covered bridges, so, of course, it was mandated that we look for bridges. We didn’t have to look far as there were two right in the area where we … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Travel | Tagged Bridges, Car alarms, New England, Scenic overlooks, senior citizens, Tourists, Walking trails, Waterfall, Wooden Lobster | 2 Comments

New Hampshire Autumn

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Sheila Moss

I was packed and ready to go at 5 o’clock in the morning. I didn’t think there would be many people flying at 5 o’clock on Sunday morning. Wrong. The place was packed. Going through airport security, I had my … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Travel | Tagged Airports, Autumn leaves, Fall foliage, Maple trees, Moose, New England, New Hampshire, Waterfalls | 2 Comments

Older than Dirt

Posted on November 6, 2021 by Sheila Moss

I’ve not checked the mirror, (We are not on speaking terms.) but I’m beginning to suspect that I’m getting old: HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN YOU ARE OLDER THAN DIRT?*You can’t figure out the remote control or the automatic coffeemaker.*You … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged complaints, old age, problems of aging, senior citizens | 4 Comments

Letter from a Daughter

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Sheila Moss

Dear Mom, I know it’s been a while since you heard from me, so I thought I’d let you know what’s going on. I’ve been really busy lately or I would have written sooner. My idea about getting a job … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor | Tagged Auto Industry, Cheap real estate, Daughter, Detroit, Motown, Technology centers, Vacant buildings | 4 Comments

My Can Runneth Over

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Sheila Moss

Today I have recycling on my mind. It seems that we do way too little of it. If you have some good suggestions for things lazy people might do to create less trash and save the environment — other than quit … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Humor | Tagged Aluminum cans, Circulars, Curbside pickup, Do not contact, Garbage, Junk Mail, Pollution, Product packaging, Recycling, Solid waste, Trash, Water bottles | 1 Comment

Lewis Grizzard’s Typewriter

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Sheila Moss

Recently I have been reading some articles by and about the great southern humor writer, Lewis Grizzard. If you have never read any of his work, part of it can be found online and it is well worth the read. … Continue reading →