Category Archives: Humor

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Don’t Take Any Wooden Nickels

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Sheila Moss

The internet is full of warnings for seniors on how to avoid scams. Old people are supposed to be easy marks. We all have dementia and are not intelligent enough to recognize a scam when we see one. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in Finance, Humor | Tagged fake, hoax, phishing, Scam, spam, spoof | 5 Comments

Going Bananas

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Sheila Moss

Occasionally I get a hankering for bananas. So, when honey was going to the grocery store the other day, I had them on the list. The trouble with letting honey buy bananas is he always overbuys. Regardless of the number … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor | Tagged banana pudding, bananas, Cooking disasters | 3 Comments

Welcome Home

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Sheila Moss

At first our new dog was a bit skittish. Having a home and being around people was all new to him. He had lived his life in a kennel, and was not accustomed to life as a pet. He was … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Humor | Tagged animals, dog, Dog Breeds, dogs, Pets, Shihtzu | 12 Comments

The Empty Home

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Sheila Moss

“I’ve never been without a pet,” he said. Honey was so depressed. He had secretly emailed the breeder where we bought Dixie to see if she was still in business. She was and had a new litter due this month. … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Humor | Tagged Adoption, animals, dog, dogs, Pets, pup, Shihtzu | 6 Comments

I Don’t Want a Dog!

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Sheila Moss

“I don’t want a dog,” I told Honey. Our dog has died after a difficult episode of seizures. She was 14 years old, living with us since she was 8 weeks old. It broke my heart when she passed. Those … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Humor | Tagged animals, dogs, Grief, Pets | 19 Comments

Prime Aggravation

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Sheila Moss

Amazon, world’s largest online retailer, has this thing called Prime, which is some sort of video club like Netflix. I’m not sure exactly what it is as I’m not really interested in paying to shop. That being said, why is … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Shopping, Technology | Tagged Amazon, Cancellation, Customer Service, Free shipping, Refund, Resigning from Prime, Returns online | 3 Comments

A Woman’s Work

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Sheila Moss

When I retired from my job, I became a virtual whirlwind of activity. I don’t know why I was in a hurry. After all, as Honey kept reminding me, ”You can do it tomorrow.” I think in my many years … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Humor | Tagged cleaning, home organizing, housework, retirement, White Elephants | 2 Comments

Saving the Plants

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Sheila Moss

Oh, no! Frost warning for tonight says the weather report on my computer. It’s time to drag all the plants in containers inside. I don’t want to them to freeze outside. (Plant thinks: I’m not ready either. Guess my vacation … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Plants/Gardening | Tagged Fertilizer, Frost, Gardening, Houseplants, Philodendron, Plant care, Plant light | 7 Comments

The Lost Purse

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Sheila Moss

Have you ever done something so dumb, so stupid, so unlike you that you can’t believe you did it? But you did and there is nothing you can do now except try to do better the next time. It’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Humor | Tagged Carelessness, Conflicts, Cracker Barrel, Forgetfullness, Lost items, Panic | 11 Comments

Chasing the Sandman

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Sheila Moss

“Why, why,” I ask. “Why can’t I sleep like any normal person?” It’s natural. I’m tired. I need some good old restful sleep. Like 40 million other people, I have been cursed with insomnia. I either cannot go to sleep … Continue reading →