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.

I’m a Widow

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I’m a widow. Don’t you hate that word? Sounds like I’m a black widow spider. Men don’t want to date me because they think I’ll kill and eat them. It’s tough when you are too young to be a widow, … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Rants | Tagged Alimony, Dating, Death, Divorcees, Internet dating, Mid-life crisis, Pedestal, Pensions, Relationships, Single, Spinster, Unmarried, Widow | 7 Comments

Good Intentions Diet Menu

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Good Intentions Diet Menu ~ Monday ~ Breakfast: Aspirin and black coffee – It’s Monday! Lunch: Didn’t have time to fix a sack lunch. Go out for fast food. Nibble a few French fries and eat a hot dog. Smell … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Health, Humor | Tagged Calories, Diet, Dieting, Eat out, Eating, Fast Food, Hunger, Menu, Microwave, Overeating, Weight Watcher's, weight-loss | 4 Comments

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Nashville’s First Tennessee Park Nashville’s First Tennessee Park – Photo by NatureBoyMD – CC – BY-SA 4.0 2015 I did something I’ve never done before, went to a minor league baseball game. In Nashville, we have no major league baseball team, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Sports | Tagged AAA Baseball, Baseball, Baseball fans, Baseball Game, First Tennessee Park, Minor Leagues, Nashville, Nashville Sounds, New Stadium, Sulphur Dell, Triple A baseball | 2 Comments

Rules of the Road in Tennessee

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Drive a pickup truck or SUV. They are bigger than the other cars on the road so you can drive faster. A pickup truck is best as you never know when you might want to haul junk or something. Drive with your … Continue reading →

Posted in Automotive, Humor | Tagged Accidents, Aggressive drivers, Change lanes, Commuting, Construction, Exits, Hazardous conditions, Merging, Pickup, Speed limit, Tailgating, Traffic lights, Weaving | 8 Comments

The Importance of Being Stupid

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I love being stupid. I don’t have to lie when I “play dumb” to get out of things. In fact no one even asks me to do anything very often because they figure, “Oh, her, she can’t do it…she’s too … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Humor | Tagged Dense, Dim-witted, Duh!, Dumb, Dumb luck, Foolish, Play dumb, Ridiculous, Silly, Stupid, Stupid advice, Unintelligent, Unwise | 5 Comments

Brrrs, I’m Freezing

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Why, oh, why is it so cold in city offices in the middle of summer? They keep the air conditioning so low that it feels like Antartica most of the time. I wouldn’t be surprised to see a penguin go … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Work Humor | Tagged Air conditioning, Blizzard, Blue lips, cold, Cold natured, Freezing, Frozen, Heating pad, Jackets, office humor, Sweater, Thawing out, Workplace humor | 6 Comments

Tips & Tricks: Keeping pets safe during a heatwave by PDSA

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Dear Folks, This info is so important, I wanted to share it with my readers. If you read my column on a regular basis, you know that I love both cats and dogs. Please be sure your animals have water … Continue reading →

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Elvis Land

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Yes, it’s all true. In Tennessee we do worship Elvis. Everyone in Tennessee knows all the words to “Blue Suede Shoes” and “Hound Dog” by heart. It is well-established that nearly everyone in Tennessee has natural musical talent, and can play … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor | Tagged 50's, Black velvet painting, Blue Suede Shoes, Elvis, Graceland, King of Rock & Roll, Memphis, Music, Presley, Sideburns, Super Star, Tennessee | Leave a comment

I hate to complain, but…

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Have you been unsatisfied, done wrong, or felt cheated by a company and sworn you’ll never do business with them again? Of course, you have. We all have. But did you do anything or just let it go? If you’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Uncategorized | Tagged Better Business Bureau, Compensation, complaints, Consumer Issues, Customer Service, email, Gripes, Guarantee | 2 Comments

The Grand Ole Opry

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Nothing is more associated with Tennessee than country music, and nothing is more associated with country music than the Grand Ole Opry. Many southerners grew up on a steady diet of country music and love it. Others have an attitude … Continue reading →