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.

Southern Places to See Before You Die

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Sheila Moss

In response to travel articles about interesting places in the world or in the U.S., I decided to write a more localized version. At first it was difficult to think of iconic places, but then it became difficult because of … Continue reading →

Posted in Southern Humor, Travel | Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Colonial Williamsburg, Daytona Speedway, Dollywood, Florida Keys, Graceland, Grand Ole Opry, Hot Springs, Kitty Hawk, Myrtle Beach, Stone Mountain | 4 Comments

The iPad Lesson

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Sheila Moss

Now that you have it, what do you do with it? Today we are going to learn to use an iPad. Step 1: Turn on the iPad. Where is the button? Just try all of them and sooner or later … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Technology | Tagged app, Apple, Camera, Computer, email, Facetime, icons, internet, iPhones, iTunes, Safari, Siri, Touch screen | Leave a comment

How to Have Nothing to Do

Posted on March 20, 2022 by Sheila Moss

What are you doing this weekend? Probably no one will even read my blog this week because everyone will be out having fun and doing interesting things. Everyone wants something to do on the weekend. Around here, they go to … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor, Weather | Tagged Air Show, Blue Angels, Festivals, Horse Show, Local events, rain, Renaissance Faire, Steeplechase, Weekend | 3 Comments

Doing Damage Control

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Sheila Moss

My email account has been hacked. It is all over the news when some famous person’s account is hacked. There could be compromising information in their email. It is probably worth hacking to someone who wants to prove a point. … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Technology | Tagged Computer Virus, email, Hackers, insecure computer, Junk Mail, Passwords, spam, spammer, Spyware | 2 Comments

Chickweed Chick

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Sheila Moss

The weather has finally warmed up and thanks to several days of showers the ground was damp, perfect for weed-pulling. Maybe if I have another cup of coffee, it will start pouring rain and I will have a perfect excuse … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Plants/Gardening | Tagged Garden, Landscape, Weeds, work, Yard work | Leave a comment

It’s All About Me

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Sheila Moss

I am in a fashion rut, I decided. All I wear is tee shirts. I need some pretty blouses to wear. I used to wear skirts or dresses, but jeans and t-shirts are much more comfortable. I wear them most … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Humor, Shopping | Tagged Blouses, Compliments, Compulsion, Fashion magazines, Jeans, Narcism, Narcissism, new clothes, Purple, Vanity | 6 Comments

Bringing Home the Bacon

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Sheila Moss

My eyes blinked. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing on a television commercial. Burger King, home of the Whopper, was advertising a bacon sundae. Did I hear right? Did they say bacon and ice cream? Surely, they were joking. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Humor | Tagged Bacon sundae, Burger King, Fast Food, ice cream, Salt & Sweet, Soda fountains, Sundae, Test Market | 2 Comments

Pondering Purple

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Sheila Moss

I have this thing about the color purple. I don’t know what it is, but for some reason I have the feeling that I cannot wear purple because it does not look good on me. It may be that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Humor | Tagged Blue for boys, Cold colors, Color clashes, Color wheel, Colors, Hot colors, Lavender, Pink for girls, Royal purple, Seasons of color, Violet | 4 Comments

Anatomy of a Prat Fall

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Sheila Moss

In the days of vaudeville, physical comedy was considered funny, and comics would “accidentally-on-purpose” fall for the comic effect. However, falling down is only funny when the person gets back up. A few years ago, I had a very rough … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Work Humor | Tagged accident, Broken glasses, city streets, comedy, fall down, pedestrian, sidewalk, Vaudeville | 3 Comments

Pretty in Pink

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Sheila Moss

“Peasants,” I thought as I looked down on the rest of the world. It hadn’t been that long since I was in that category myself, but today I was up on my pedicure throne in the nail shop, the lap … Continue reading →