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.

Tree? What Tree?

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Christmas came and went – but my Christmas tree came and is still here. Why is it that I procrastinate about the inevitable every year? I know that sooner or later I have to do the deed and take … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Humor | Tagged Blahs, Christmas, Christmas spirit, Christmas Tree, excuses, Holiday decorations, procrastination, White Elephant | 11 Comments

The Storyteller – Part 2

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Sheila Moss

The memoir my mother wrote covers a wide range of anecdotes. She enjoys telling about how visitors were always welcome at my grandmother’s house, and no one was ever turned away. If it was mealtime, available food was shared with … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor, Southern Humor | Tagged Anecdotes, Country life, Families, Family Histories, Folk Tales, Heritage, history, memories, Rural Life, Southern hospitality, Times past | 10 Comments

The Storyteller – Part 1

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Mother is a storyteller, a spinner of tales. Her stories are mostly about rural Tennessee and her life growing up on a farm with a large family of eleven children. In rural Tennessee back in the 20’s the modern world … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor, Southern Humor | Tagged Family, Genealogy, Heritage, history, Memoir, Rural Life, Stories, Story telling, Tennessee, The Past, Traditions, Writing family histories | 5 Comments

Dear Santa

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Dear Santa, I’m writing this because I want to explain a few things in case you get the wrong idea. You may have heard a rumor that I said I didn’t believe in you any more. I did say this, … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Humor, Shopping | Tagged Cash, Christmas, Christmas Humor, Cold Weather, Funny Stuff, Gifts, parking, Push & Shove, Sales Clerks, Santa | 8 Comments

The Twelve Days of Christmas Computing

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Sheila Moss

On the first day of Christmas, my Help Desk gave to me… A BRAND NEW USER I.D. On the second day of Christmas, my Help Desk gave to me TWO SIGN-IN FORMS, And a BRAND NEW User I.D. On the … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Humor, Technology | Tagged Computer Humor, Computer Updates, Critical Downloads, Email Bouncing, Loading Programs, Passwords, Programs Crashing, Server Warnings, Sign-In Forms, Technology Humor, User I.D., Virus Scan | 2 Comments

Christmas Funnies

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Santa is watching, please don’t do anything to embarrass him. Christmas spirit is a mysterious force that causes people to max out their credit cards. I’m dreaming of a white Christmas – so wake me up if I start … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Holidays, Humor | Tagged Christmas, Christmas Jokes, Christmas Tree, Comical, Funny Stuff, Jokes, Merry Christmas, Puns, Santa, Witty | 2 Comments

Twelve Easy Steps for Wrapping Perfect Gifts

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Sheila Moss

You too can have beautifully wrapped holiday gifts without paying department store gift- wrapping prices. Wrapping gifts is not that difficult and is something anyone can learn with a small amount of effort. 1. Get a sturdy box for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts/Hobbies, Holidays, Humor | Tagged Christmas, Christmas Funnies, Christmas Humor, Directions, Gift Bags, Gifts, Helpful Suggestions, How to Wrap Gifts, Presents, Tissue Paper, Wrapping gifts, Wrapping Paper | 5 Comments

Christmas Shopping in a Day

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Sheila Moss

This year I’ve decided to do all my Christmas shopping in one day! Get it over with, I say, and get on with the fun part, like decorating the tree and making cookies. The malls will open early during Christmas … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Humor, Shopping | Tagged bargains, Christmas, complaints, Crowds, Department Stores, Discounts, Gifts, High Prices, Holidays, malls, parking, sales | 2 Comments

Dear Santa

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Story by Ben Baker & Sheila Moss Ben’s letter to Santa (published by permission) shown in italics is a column that can (and has) stood alone. Sheila just added her two cents worth from Santa to be aggravating. The authors … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Humor | Tagged Armadillos, Ben Baker, Chimney Sweeps, Christmas, Christmas in Australia, Letter to Santa, Milk & Cookies, Reindeer, Santa, Santa's Health, Santa's List | 1 Comment

Rules for Santa’s Workshop, Inc.

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Sheila Moss

MEMO FROM: Kris Kringle TO: All Staff RE: Rules for Santa’s Workshop, Inc. It has come to my attention that some of the staff are taking their responsibilities less than seriously. As you know, our business has the responsibility … Continue reading →