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 Creation

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Sheila Moss

1. In the beginning there was no Internet, no World Wide Web, not even email – nothing – just God. 2. The world was without an Information Highway, so God said, “Let there be computers!” 3. God divided the “on” … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Technology | Tagged Apple, computers, Earth, internet, Macintosh, Mcintosh, Microsoft, parody, planet, satire, web, world, www | 6 Comments

Pushing Your Luck

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Be sure not to miss it. Miss what? The party — the Friday the 13th party. Leave your four-leaf-clover, rabbit foot, and lucky penny at home and don’t worry about that black cloud that is following you around. Who ever heard of … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Holidays, Humor | Tagged bad luck, Bad Things, Black Cat, Broken Mirror, Friday 13th, Luck, Spilled Salt, Step on Crack, Superstitious, Thirteenth, Unlucky, Walking Under Ladder | 1 Comment

The Makeover

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Sheila Moss

One of a lady’s most important attributes, in spite of what people might say, is her hair. That’s right, and I proved it again this week. As some of you may remember, I had a birthday a few weeks ago, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Humor, Work Humor | Tagged eyeware, fashionable, hair, hair color, hair do, makeover, new clothes, new look, self-improvement, Shopping, women's wear | 5 Comments

Rain Rain Go Away

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I woke up this morning and heard the rain. “It’s pouring,” I thought, half asleep. The sound of the rain is louder than the sound of the alarm clock. I turned over in bed and put the pillow over my … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Weather, Work Humor | Tagged flash flood warnings, forecast, gully washer, radar, rain, slick floors, traffic, umbrella, weather channel, wet people | 4 Comments

The Supply Order

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Sheila Moss

This article is based on an actual incident. To: warehouse@services.tn.gov – Our printer cartridge has died. Could we please order a new one? The number is JS334455. To: employee@admn.tn.gov – I’ve never heard of that number? Is it generic? What … Continue reading →

Posted in Work Humor | Tagged authorizations, bureacuracy, government, office humor, ordering, organizations, out of stock, procedures, procurement, red tape, supplies, warehouse orders | 6 Comments

Mocking Mouse

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Day 1 – My daughter went out to the garage and came inside screaming. “A mouse, a MOUSE! There’s a mouse in the garage. It ran right past my feet.” It seems that the garage door doesn’t fit very tight, … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Humor | Tagged Bait, Cheese, Exterminator, Glue Traps, Humane Traps, Mice, Mouse, Mousetrap, Peanut Butter, Pests, Rat Poison, Rats, Vermin | 12 Comments

Murphy’s Laws for Mothers

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Mothers only offer advice on two occasions, when you want it and when you don’t. A mother’s love is a better cure than chicken soup, but chicken soup is cheaper. Your mother is the only person that knows more about … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, Humor | Tagged Chicken Soup, Maternal instinct, Moms, Mother's Day Humor, Mother's love, Motherly advice, Mothers, Mothers know, Murphy's Laws | 12 Comments

To Mom

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Sheila Moss

This Sunday is the day, which has been set aside to honor mom, Mother’s Day. Now in reality we should be honoring mom every day, but most of us choose to let them honor us instead. And most moms … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, Humor | Tagged Chicken Soup, Flowers and gifts, Lifetime of sacrifice, Make her proud, memories, Mom, Mother, Mother's Day, Mothers know, Older and Wiser, Saying thanks | 6 Comments

When the Monogram on Your Purse is MOM

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Your idea of a good stiff drink is “Slim Fast.” You proudly wear a mother’s ring with multi-colored birthstones. You have a bumper sticker that says, “My child is a wanna-be honor student.” Your TV remote is stuck on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor | Tagged Booster Seats, children, Den Mother, Dr. Suess, kids, Kids' Lunch Money, Mom, Mother, Mother's Day, Mother's Ring, Mr. Bubbles, PTA | 4 Comments

Understanding a Mother

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Only mothers and dogs love you unconditionally. The umbilical cord is not cut at the hospital, regardless of what doctors and medical books say. It can stretch as far as it needs to, even around the world without breaking. A … Continue reading →