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 Mother-In-Law Dress

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Sheila Moss

“I need a mother-in-law dress,” I informed the saleslady at the fancy bridal salon. “You mean a mother-of-the groom dress?” she frowned. “Whatever”. She quickly and deftly passed me off to a younger colleague while smiling over my shoulder at … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Humor, Shopping | Tagged Bridal Warehouse, Brides, Bridesmaids, Dresses, Dressing Room, Formals, Funny weddings, Mother of Groom, Mother-in-Law, Salespeople, Weddings | 5 Comments

New Beginnings

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Another winter has ended and another spring has come. Along with the robins come the dandelions. The daffodils are blooming, and the early blossoms of the pear tree are in such a hurry to bloom that they risk disaster and are … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Beginnings, birds, Continuity, Flowers, Life, memories, Nature, Nostalgia, Renewal, Seasons, Spring | 4 Comments

Junk Cars & Tall Grass

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Sheila Moss

I couldn’t believe what I saw in the paper! Our local lawmakers, in their unfailing wisdom, passed a law against parking cars on residential lawns. What is the world is wrong with these council members? Do they not know this … Continue reading →

Posted in Automotive, Humor, Southern Humor | Tagged complaints, Frustrations, Junk cars, parody, Rednecks, Rusty cars, satire, Shade tree mechanics, Southern traditions, Tall Grass, Tennessee, Weird laws | 9 Comments

E. R.

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Have you been to the emergency room of a large metro hospital lately? I hope not! Those places are a zoo. I had occasion to visit the walk-in area of one the other day, fortunately not as a patient. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor, Rants | Tagged Cashier, Emergency Room, Hospiral, Medical, Paramedic, Patient, reception, red tape, Rules, Security, Sick people | 6 Comments

The Waiting Room

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Sheila Moss

A few years ago, I was forced by circumstance to spend a great deal of time in the trauma waiting room of a large hospital. While this is obviously a place of great drama, it also became a source of … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Behavior, Crisis, Critical care, Emergencies, Funny side, Hospital, sickness, Stressful situations, Trauma, Visitors, Waiting, Waiting room | 10 Comments

Murphy’s Laws for Rednecks

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Sheila Moss

I apologize in advance if this reminds you of your relatives. It reminds me of mine also. I love our southern culture, but sometimes I just have to have a little fun with it. If you have a double first name, you … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Southern Humor | Tagged Customs, Folk stories, Folklore, Hillbillies, Poor Folks, Poverty, Rednecks, Relatives, South, Southern, Sterotypes, Traditions, Unsophisticated | 6 Comments

London Series

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Riding the wave of the current interest in London due to the shooting incident, I’m posting links to a series of columns I wrote several years ago when I was fortunate enough to visit. The London Series This is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, News & Current Events, Travel | Tagged Budget travel, England, Great Britian, House of Commons, London, London Pictures, Parliment, Security, Travel, UK, vacation | 2 Comments

Dog Gone

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Sheila Moss

I have a dog living under the bed. His name is Gizmo, but you can call him Giz. He is a miniature Sheltie. Giz is as weird as his name, very shy, timid and afraid. He spends most of his … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Humor | Tagged Dog kennel, dogs, Lassie, lost dog, Nervous dog, Paranoid, Pets, Run away, Shelties | 4 Comments

Going Buggy

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Sheila Moss

“Where did all these gnats come from?” I asked, noticing some small bugs on the living room carpet. Closer inspection revealed they were not gnats at all, but tiny black ants with wings. Ants? With wings? Why would I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor | 2 Comments

Spring Forward – Fall Back

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Sheila Moss

The time is changing again. I have an extra hour of daylight in the evening starting this week. But that creates a problem – what to do with my extra hour? Just about the time I get adjusted to standard time, it springs … Continue reading →