Category Archives: Humor

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The Hoarder Episode

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Sheila Moss

My house was like an episode from “Hoarders.” I don’t know how it happened — but that’s what they all say, isn’t it? Okay, I do know how it happened and it’s my fault … sort of. I wanted to … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Humor | Tagged Acclimate, Boxes, carpeting vs hardwood, Clean house, Clutter, Collectables, dust, Knickknacks, Prefinished hardwood floor | 2 Comments

The Year of the Locust

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Sheila Moss

This has been the year of the cicada in parts of the U.S. Cicadas have invaded like – well, like a plague of locusts from the Bible. Cicadas are sometimes called locusts, although, as I understand it, a true locust … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Humor | Tagged 17 year cicadas, Brood X, Bugs, Cicada, Grasshopper, Insects, Locust, Plague | 8 Comments

How to Become a Victim of Financial Fraud

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Sheila Moss

There are ways to assure that your credit card numbers — or even your identity — will go to thieves who will download porn movies, and make 900 calls with your credit card. If you are really lucky, you might … Continue reading →

Posted in Finance, Humor | Tagged Card scanners, Credit Card Fraud, Credit Cards, Crime, Debit Cards, Identify fraud, Money, Plishing, Scammers, Shredding documents, Spoofers, Suspicious | 9 Comments

Flash Flood!

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Sheila Moss

“Help, somebody help!” What are those kids yelling about now, I wondered, thinking it was my grandchildren. Then I remembered, the grandchildren are at home. My daughter came down the hall yelling, “I need help.” What in the world? Is … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Humor | Tagged Broken pipe, Busted pipe, emergency, Emergency Service Plumber, Flooded house, Home problems, Plumber, Water cut off, Water leak | 3 Comments

Downsizing

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Sheila Moss

I had an epiphany this week. Sad as it might be, I’m not getting any younger. I need to realize that one day I’m not going to be around anymore. All the stuff I’ve been saving because I might need … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Humor | Tagged Attic storage, Cleaning house, Donations, Garage sale, Hoarding, Organizing, Pare down, Storing junk, Tidying up, Too much stuff | 9 Comments

Fashionable and Free

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Sheila Moss

“Free lunch bag,” said the advertisement. “Hum, that’s pretty cute,” I thought. “I wouldn’t mind to have one of those. So what’s the catch?” If there is one thing I’ve learned in life, it is that nothing is free that … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Food, Humor | Tagged Collect codes, Fine print, Free lunch bag, Free premium, Free with purchase, Frozen dinners, Lean Cuisine, Lunch, lunch bag, Specially marked boxes | 8 Comments

Brave New iWorld

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Sheila Moss

My grandchildren have a new electronic toy. My daughter called it her iPhone. It seems in a moment of sheer insanity, she downloaded a free game for the girls, thinking it would keep them quiet in the doctor’s waiting room. … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Technology | Tagged Apple iTunes, apps, Electronic Gadgets, Electronic games, iPad games, iPhone, Kids and computers, Text messages | Leave a comment

Letter to the Car

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Sheila Moss

Dear Car, Can we talk? You and I need to have a little discussion. You seem to be having a lot of problems lately. Is there something wrong that I don’t know about? Every time I turn around, you seem … Continue reading →

Posted in Automotive, Humor | Tagged alignment, automobiles, car problems, car wash, Life in fast lane, mechanical problems, oil and filter, transmission, turn signal | 7 Comments

The Case of the Missing Toenail

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Sheila Moss

When it comes to minor ailments, I’m always trying to figure out “Why me?” usually while applying Neosporin and a Band-Aid. As soon as I bought those cute new sandals, Murphy’s Law kicked in. If you buy a new pair … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Black toenails, Foot, Health problems, Medical, Minor ailments, Physician, Podiatrist, Surgery, Toenail injury, Toes | 6 Comments

The Only Good Bug is a Dead Bug

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Sheila Moss

Spring is here. Flowers are blooming, leaves are sprouting, and grass is growing. Oh, the freshness of it all. I love it — except for one thing – bugs. Insects are everywhere. I know some of them are harmless. Others … Continue reading →