Category Archives: Home

Painting a Purple House

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Sheila Moss

“I never saw a purple cow, I hope to never see one,” said the poet. But purple is not only unpopular as a color for cows, it is also frequently frowned on as a color for houses. “World Net Daily” … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Humor | Tagged controversal colors, devalue property, disgruntled homeowners, homeowners associations, nonconformity, Painted Ladies, planning committees, Purple, purple houses, remodeling projects, resale value, Victoria houses | 3 Comments

Home Improvement

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Spring is here! It’s time to renew and revive. There’s no time like spring for a few home improvements! Actually, it all started last winter while we were gone to my grandson’s birthday party and we had that hailstorm. When … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Humor | Tagged carpeting, curtains, hailstorm, home decor, home improvements, maintenance, new roof, paint, Redecorate, repairs, Spring cleaning, wallpaper | 2 Comments

The Big Screen Dream Machine

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Years ago, big-screen TV’s were about the size of a kitchen range and took up half a room. I will never forget the time when my man first decided that we had to have one. ********** My honey has a new toy. It’s the … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Home, Humor | Tagged big-screen, electronics, purchases, television, TV | 4 Comments

Home Alone

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Day 1 – I come home from work and find the garage door partly open. “What’s going on?” I wonder. I go inside to check and find a strange dog in the garage. Whose dog is that? “Get! Go away! … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Home, Humor | Tagged black lab, dogs, frightened dog, lonesome dog, lost dog, spoiled dog | 6 Comments

Enough is Enough

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Bang! Pow! Take that, you good for nothing box of bolts! My friend Cathy has a story about getting angry with her computer and shooting it. Cathy tells some wild tales and it is hard to know when it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Humor | Tagged absurdity of guns, computer rage, going postal, gun control, gun stupidity, guns, irresponsible gun owners, shooting television, shootings, wild west mentality | 3 Comments

Never Feed a Stray Cat

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Sheila Moss

A stray cat began hanging around our house this week. Actually, it is more of a kitten that has reached the stage when you realize that, like other kittens, it will eventually become a cat. It was wearing a pink … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Home, Humor | Tagged cats, Humor, Kitten, Pets, Rescue, Stray Cat | 3 Comments

The Vacuum Cleaner

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Sheila Moss

What can I do? What can I do? The vacuum cleaner is sitting there waiting for me. I hate to vacuum. It is one of the best “bad” inventions ever. I’ve tried all kinds of vacuum cleaners, but it doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Humor | Tagged chores, cleaning, home maintenance, housework, tools, vacuum cleaner | 10 Comments

Puppy Love

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Oh, no! How can she be in heat? She is still a puppy, only 8 months old. “Well, I don’t know, but she was blinking her eyelashes and shaking her buns at the neighbor’s lab.” The black lab? Oh, my … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Home, Humor | Tagged animal control, dogs, neuter, puppies, Shih tzu, spay | Leave a comment

My Cat is a Junkie

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Sheila Moss

It must have been a stroke of genius when my grandson named her Frisky. I have to admit, the current problem is at least partly my fault, so I can’t in good conscious say too much. Nevertheless, a normal cat … Continue reading →