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 Camera Phone Photo

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Some people will have a hard time believing this but I am old enough to be a grandma. In fact, I just became a grandma again with the birth of my granddaughter. Now a new grandchild is a pretty exciting … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Technology | Tagged Baby, Camera, Cell phone, Grandaughter, Grandchild, Grandmother, Hospital, New born, Pictures | 11 Comments

Of Boys and Red Balloons

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Sheila Moss

It all started when I walked in and found that the store had sprouted a forest of helium balloons overnight. I was an easy mark and quickly joined the hoards of impulse buyers. Who could resist the shinny, dancing globes? … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor | Tagged defective balloons, escaped balloons, grandchildren, helium ballons, lost balloons, metallic balloons, mylar ballons | 4 Comments

Dumbness Survey

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Sheila Moss

According to an article in the local paper, southern states are some of the dumbest states, ranking in the bottom 10 of 50 states in a survey about education. Oh, please! Do we really need a survey to tell us … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Southern Humor | Tagged 10 Dumbest States, Dumbness, Education, Education surveys, Hillbilly, Money spent on education, Rednecks, Surveys, Three R's | 2 Comments

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 →