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.

Greetings from the Holiday Inn

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Greetings from the Holiday Inn: We at Holiday Inn appreciate the business you gave us with your recent First Annual Humorists Convention; however, there are still a few unfinished items regarding your accommodations that need to be attended to: First: We … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Travel | Tagged Conference, Convention, Doggie bags, Duck Tours, Guest damages, Holiday Inn, Hotels, Humor Columnists, Humorists, Imbibed guests, Staff complaints, Stolen towels, Unfinished business | 2 Comments

If It Looks Like a Duck…

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Sheila Moss

If It Looks Like a Duck and Quacks Like a Duck… Dear Duck Adventure Tour Company: This letter is in regard to the recent exciting Duck Adventure Tour our tour group took with your company. I’ll be the first to … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor, Travel | Tagged Amphibious Vehicles, Duck Adventure Tours, Duck jokes, Duck quackers, DUKW, Plastic duck callers, tourist attractions, Tours | 4 Comments

Are You Too Old for Theme Parks?

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Take the Quiz Do they give you the senior citizen discount without checking your ID? Do you detest your hair and clothes getting wet? Would you like the rides better if they ran them in slow motion? Would you rather … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor | Tagged Disney World, Dollywood, Ferris Wheel, Quiz, Roller Coasters, senior citizens, Six Flags, Sno-cones, souvenirs, Themeparks, Thrill rides, Too old for, Upside down | 11 Comments

See Ya Later, Alligator!

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I’ve been watching the weather channel again and have come to a basic conclusion: People who live in Florida need to get out – permanently. That entire state is a storm magnet. What possesses people to live in a place … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, News & Current Events, Weather | Tagged Alligators, Castrophy, Disasters, Floods, Florida, Gulf Shore, Hermine, Hurricanes, mobile homes, Snakes, Storms, Surfing | 6 Comments

15 Minutes of Fame

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I was famous for a week. Bet you didn’t even know, did you? Ah, it’s true then what they say about fame being fleeting? It all started when I wrote a pretty good column – at least it was to me. Of … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor, News & Current Events | Tagged Being famous, Celebrity, Column, Copyrights, Editorial page, Fame, Fleeting fame, Internet writing, Newspapers, Op-ed, Plagiarism, Writer | 12 Comments

Opry at the Ryman

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Well, I did it again. I went to the Grand Ole Opry. Just shut up about it – this is Nashville, after all. Cheapest entertainment in town – they really give your money’s worth with a long continuous show. Ticket … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor, Southern Humor | Tagged Country music, Country Music fans, Grand Ole Opry, Live performances, Mother Church, Musicians, Nashville, Performers, Records, Ryman Auditorium, Singers, Tennessee | 2 Comments

Painting the Town Green

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Sheila Moss

In the continuing saga of home ownership, it becomes obvious from time to time that certain menial tasks are necessary for maintenance and often such tasks are not worth the time and expense of hiring a professional. Such was the … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Humor | Tagged Decorating, home maintenance, Latex, Oil-based paint, paint, Painting, Refinish, semi-gloss, Soap & water, Sticky paint, Turpentine, Wrought iron furniture | 4 Comments

NFL Fever

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Sheila Moss

A severe affliction is sweeping the nation. It manifests itself in the fall of the year in a mysterious syndrome which usually lasts until about February, although in a few especially vulnerable people, it has been known to continue in … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Sports | Tagged Football, Football funny, football games, football humor, Football on TV, Football season, Football teams, NFL, Sports, Sports fan, Sports talk, Super Bowl, Touchdown | 2 Comments

Election-Go-Round

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I want this election to be over. I’m tired of an election circus that continues to drag on and on. I want to be able to see the news on TV without having to hear all the accusations, denials, and just plain … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, News & Current Events, Rants | Tagged Democracy, Donald Trump, Election, Election polls, Emails, Hackers, Hillary Clinton, Key states, Mexican border, Politics, Presidential election, Voting | 10 Comments

Ode to Cigarettes

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I hate being a non-smoker. It is so boring! It occurred to me the other day that I really would be a lot happier if I smoked. When someone says “good morning” to me, I cannot just ignore him … Continue reading →