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 Chef Strikes Again

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Okay, we are going to have another cooking lesson. After last year’s experience, I’m not trying to do deviled eggs. This year the eggs will go straight to the potato salad – no detours. We will need four boiled eggs … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Food, Humor | Tagged Boiling Eggs, cooking, Cooking lesson, Funny recipes, how-to, Potato salad, Potatoes, recipes | 2 Comments

Deep Sea Fishing 101

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Sheila Moss

The first and most important part of deep-sea fishing is that you must be at the sea. If you live within driving distance, that is not a problem. We inlanders must limit our deep-sea experiences to vacations. While most ladies … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts/Hobbies, Humor, Sports, Travel | Tagged Beach resorts, Charter boat, Deep-sea fishing, Fishing, Fishing boat, How to fish, Ocean, Seasickness, Tackle and bait, Tourist, vacation | 7 Comments

Shop Till You Drop

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Spring is here and my wardrobe is sadly lacking, in fact, almost non-existent due to the extra pounds put on during the winter while wearing bulky sweaters. I am so tired of pinning skirts shut because the buttons don’t quite reach … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Humor, Shopping | Tagged Bargain rack, bargains, clothing, Compulsive shopping, Mall, Outfits, Plus sizes, sales, Shopping fever, Shops, Stores | 3 Comments

A Day at the Park

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Oh, look, squirrels! Aren’t they cute? City dwellers don’t see a lot of wildlife, so even the sight of so mundane a creature as a gray squirrel in a city park is reason for a mild excitement of sorts. They … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Environment, Humor | Tagged animals, Art Critics, Autumn, Fall, Hiking, Insects, Nature, Outdoors, Parks, Squirrels, Trees, wildlife | 2 Comments

A Taxing Experience

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Perhaps you have heard the old saying that nothing can be certain except death and taxes? A few years ago I received a notice that I owed taxes to the State of Tennessee. It was not even the end of … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Rants | Tagged Amazon.com, Keep the change, Money, Paying taxes, Revenue, Sales tax, Tax collection, Taxes | 6 Comments

Ten Commandments for Elevators

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Sheila Moss

A former controversy in metro was whether or not the Ten Commandments should be posted in public buildings. Now most people probably figured the question of separation of church and state was pretty much resolved a long time ago, but I … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Work Humor | Tagged 10 Commandments, Bible, Commandments, Controversy, parody, Stone Tablets | 4 Comments

Of Boys and Red Balloons

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Mylar balloons on ceiling | Jekemp | flickr | CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 – 2-12-05 It all started when I walked into Walmart and found that the store had sprouted a forest of helium Mylar balloons overnight. I was an easy mark … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, Humor, Shopping | Tagged Defective toys, Globes, grandchildren, Grandson, Helium, lost balloons, Mylar balloons, Shiny balloon, Toys, Valentine, Valentine's Day | 2 Comments

Wishes and Kisses

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Sheila Moss

While most women want something romantic and nice for Valentine’s Day, my expectations are considerably lower. What I would really like is a nice dinner out somewhere, some place that has waiters and dim lights and where you don’t have … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Humor | Tagged Affection, Aphrodisiac, Cards, chocolate, Flowers, Gift, Kisses, Love, Love Note, Red Roses, Romantic, Valentine, Valentine's Day | 10 Comments

The Cinnamon Raisin Bagel

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Someone was bringing cinnamon raisin bagels to the office and toasting them in the office toaster. Every morning I distinctly smelled the aroma of cinnamon drifting around the corner and into my cubicle. Don’t they know that office workers are always … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Humor, Work Humor | Tagged Bagels, breakfast, Cinnamon, Coffee break, office humor, Raisin bagel, Smells, Toaster | 9 Comments

I Might Be a Redneck

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Do you have junk around the house that you want to get rid of? Does the trash man refuse to take it because it is too big to fit in the trashcan? Since I am probably one of the few … Continue reading →