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.

The Family Reunion

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Sheila Moss

My family used to have reunions here in Tennessee. My mother is from a large family and every other year they came from all over the U.S. to get together. Now some people have told me that if their whole … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor | Tagged Adams Family, Ancestors, Anecdotes, Decendants, Extended family, Family Feud, Family Roots, Family Tree, Genealogy, history, Relatives, reunion, Tennessee | 10 Comments

Suggestions for Summer

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Sheila Moss

With winter over and summer on its way, people are beginning to plan exactly how they will spend the long, lazy days and enjoy their favorite season. As usual, I have a few suggestions for you: EXERCISE: This is easily … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor | 5 Comments

The Sting

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Sheila Moss

I know what you are thinking – a sting is a secret operation of some sort. Nope! This sting was the real McCoy, the kind that comes with an insect on the other end. It was innocent, really. I simply … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Humor, Plants/Gardening | Tagged Angry wasp, Bees, Bug spray, Bugs, Hurt, Insect bites, Insects, Pollen, Stinger, Stings, Wasp nests, Wasps | 7 Comments

Junk Mail Junk

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Sheila Moss

I was sitting at my computer the other day minding my own business and surfing the net. In retrospect, I think maybe I had just read one too many junk emails that day, but the first thing you know I … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Technology | Tagged Communication, computers, Cyberspace, Electronic Mail, email, Email filters, False news, internet, Junk Mail, Message, spam, Surfing Net, transmission | 2 Comments

To Mom

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Sheila Moss

This Sunday is the day which has been set aside to honor mom, Mother’s Day. Now in reality we should be honoring mom every day, but most of us choose to let them honor us instead, and most moms continue … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, Humor | Tagged children, growing up, Mom, Mother, Mother's Day, Motherhood | 7 Comments

Wee Geek

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Sheila Moss

My grandson discovered the computer when he was 3 years old. Life was never the same at my house. He received a preschool computer game as a gift, and we finally got around to opening it. It was from one of those themed … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor, Technology | Tagged computers, Early learning, Electronic games, electronics, Geek, hobbies, internet, IT, Kids and computers, Notebook, PC, Skills | 2 Comments

Confession of a Couch Potato

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Sheila Moss

I’m a couch potato. Probably you always thought that men where the only ones who deserved this description. I’m here to say that women are almost as lazy as men at times, and we deserve equal opportunity to claim the … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor | Tagged Afghan, Couch, Coverlets, Drowsy, Lazy, Loveseat, Naps, Pillow, sleep, sleepy, Snacks, Sofa, Spud, TV sports, Watching TV | Leave a comment

Achy, Breaky

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Remember Billy Ray Cyrus and his “Achy, Breaky, Heart?” Well, I don’t have an achy, breaky, heart, but I do have an achy, breaky back. I can laugh about it now, but I sure wasn’t laughing when it first happened. … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Back ache, Back hurt, Back hurts, Back Pain, Back problems, Back Remedies, Muscle relaxants, Numbness, Pain Medicine, Pain pills, Painful back, Ruptured disc, Slipped disc | 6 Comments

Are You a GROUCH?

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Have you noticed how people who are grouchy never seem to know it? Is someone you know a grouch? Could it be that YOU are a grouch and unaware of it? Here’s a little quiz to help you decide: Do … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor | 5 Comments

Wedding Belles

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Sheila Moss

When my son was married for the second time, wife-to-be, bless her heart, wanted to have something “different.” After looking around, she decided on an old southern antebellum mansion. Actually, I’ve been to other weddings in other southern mansions, believe … Continue reading →