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.

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 →

Posted in Entertainment, Travel | Tagged Country music, Country stars, Folk music, Grand Ole Opry, Live performances, Music genre, Musical legends, Nashville, Singers, Songs, Southern, Tennessee, Variety show | 17 Comments

It’s a New Grandchild

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Recently some good friends had an addition to their family, a grandchild. Of course, everyone thinks that their own grandchild is the most special, the cutest, and the most wonderful grandchild that has every been born, and they are no … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor | Tagged Baby, Baby looks like, Baby Talk, Big heads, Crying, Dada, Goo, Grandchild, Grandmother, Grandparents, Just a baby, Rock a baby | 3 Comments

Time Traveler

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I have always been a person who looks forward instead of backwards, who lives in the present instead of the past. It has always seemed to me that is the best way to live, to learn from the experiences of … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor, Travel | Tagged Finding Roots, Future, Genealogy, history, Journey, memories, Nostalgia, Old friends, Sentimental, Time travel, Times past, Voyage | 2 Comments

The New Chair

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I’m writing to you from the literal lap of luxury – my new chair. Now a new chair may not seem like much, but to me it’s a tiny bit of heaven. There was really nothing wrong with the old … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Humor, Shopping | Tagged Chairs, Comfort, Comfortable chair, Computer chair, Goldilocks, Leather chairs, Lumbar support, Seats, Wheeled chair | 8 Comments

Sorry, I Can’t Take Your Call

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Voice mail is one of those “love/hate” kind of things. Some people could not live without it, while others still have an aversion to talking to a recorder . Never mind the convenience of it all, being able to leave a … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Technology | Tagged Canned message, cell phones, Message, Message system, Phone messages, Phones, Recorded message, Recording, Telephones, Texting, Voice Mail, Voicemail service, Wireless phones | 8 Comments

Sleepwalking on the Job

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Oh man, am I ever sleepy this morning. Some days are just like this. How I wish I could have just stayed home in bed instead of having to drag myself in to work. They better stay out of my way … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Work Humor | Tagged coffee, Crabby, Doze, lack of sleep, Monday, nap, shut up, sleep, Sleep deprivation, Sleep on job, Sleeping at work, sleepy, wake up | 5 Comments

Nashville Flea Market

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Here in Nashville we have a fantastic flea market on the fourth weekend of each month at the State Fairgrounds. There are buildings and sheds, aisles and aisles of junk – new junk, old junk, and collectable junk, even a … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Shopping | Tagged Antiques, Collectables, Depression glass, Flea Markets, Folk museums, Handicrafts, Heirlooms, Junk, Linens, Nostalgia, Quilts, Tiffany lamps, Wood Crafts | 6 Comments

Lost & Found

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Sheila Moss

The new line of comedy, they say, is to talk about yourself. You and your life are your are your material. Be your own critic and laugh at your own shortcomings. Well, my shortcoming is an easy one. What I … Continue reading →