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.

No Parking

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Why is it that whenever I go to a discount mart or a shopping mall, I can never find a decent parking place? What time of the day do all of those people get there that have the great spots … Continue reading →

Posted in Automotive, Humor, Shopping | Tagged Customer parking, Discount store, Employee parking, Garden Center, Handicap parking, Mall, No Parking, parking, Parking lots, Parking space, Valet parking | 3 Comments

OOPS! -Delivery Disaster

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Sheila Moss

OOPS is guys in Bermuda shorts sent from God to put the regular postal service out of business and deliver our packages on time and cheaper that we ever thought possible. Unfortunately, all that glitter is just bug dust. It seems that OOPS … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Rants, Technology | Tagged computers, Customers, Damaged goods, Delivery, Home delivery, Mechandise, Online purchases, Packages, Parcels, Services | 6 Comments

Space & Rocket Center

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Ever wonder what happens to the leftover space rockets after they return from space? A visit to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, reveals that much of it goes to a museum where the average tourist can visit … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Technology, Travel | Tagged Astronauts, Huntsville, Missiles, Rocket Center, Rockets, Science, Space Center, Space museum, Space Station, Weightlessness | 4 Comments

I Hate Elevators

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I hate elevators! Like many office workers who work in high rise buildings, I face a daily ride in the tiny little box at least twice a day and maybe more. What is an about elevator that makes knees turn … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Work Humor | Tagged Elevator problems, Elevators, High Rise Building, Lift, Office Workers, offices, Safety, Thrills, Vibrations, Workplace safety | 15 Comments

Nothing to Wear

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Grumble… grumble… I guess I knew sooner or later my clothes closet would have to be cleaned. I like to think of myself as an organized person – but the temptation to just stuff and stuff things behind a door … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Humor | Tagged Clean closet, cleaning, Closet, Clothes, Donate, Garments, housework, Nothing to wear, Organize, Out of Style, Shopping, Throw away, What to Wear? | 8 Comments

Painting with a Twist

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Sheila Moss

“It will be fun,” I said. “How do you know?” asked my sister. “See, it says right here on the Internet ad, It’s FUN art, not FINE art!” I was trying to convince her to go to one of those … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor | Tagged art, Artists, Canvas, crafts, Drawing, Fun art, paint, Painting, Pictures, Sunflowers, Things to do | 5 Comments

The Electric Bill Caper

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I did a very bad thing last month. I confess. I’m guilty. I failed to pay my electric bill. I don’t know how it happened exactly, but somehow it just got by me. Utility companies have a very nasty attitude about unpaid … Continue reading →

Posted in Finance, Humor | Tagged Bills, Cut off notice, Deadbeat, Electric Company, Human error, Non-payment, Paid, Payment, Utilities | 2 Comments

Seminar

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Here I am again. “What am I doing here,” I wonder? That’s an easy one. I’m getting motivated. Motivated for what? Well, for “SUCCESS” – why not? Yes, I’m at one of those motivation seminars – the big kind with … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Entertainment | Tagged Failure, Inspiration, Motivation, Optimism, Satisfaction, Security, self-improvement, Seminar, Stimulation, Success, Survival, Training | 2 Comments

The Boss

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I used to work for a real asshole. Pardon my profanity, but he’s the kind there is just no other word for except asshole. He had such a negative attitude about everything that it was difficult to function around him. … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Rants, Work Humor | Tagged Assholes, Authoritarian, Back-stabbers, Bosses, Brown-nose, Evaluations, Initiative, Managers, Office, Promotions, Sick Leave, Supervisors | 8 Comments

Stormy Weather

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Gee, the last 48 hours have been rough due to a line of storms moving through. A friend of mine got out of bed to find out there had been a severe storm. She wanted to call in to work and let them know … Continue reading →