Tag Archives: parody

A Hysterical History of Thanksgiving

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Once upon a time, there were some Puritans that moved from England to Holland. After a while, the Puritans decided they didn’t much like their kids speaking Dutch because the adults only understood English, and also they really hated going … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Humor | Tagged Atlantic, Feasting, Indians, Maple Syrup, Mayflower, parody, Pilgrims, Plymouth Rock, Puritans, satire, Thanks, Thanksgiving | 4 Comments

Survivor South

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Sheila Moss

After watching Survivor’s umpteenth episode on television the other night, it occurred to me that if these folks think they are survivors, they ought to live in the South where surviving has been more than a game; it’s a way … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor, Southern Humor | Tagged criticism, Hardships, Heritage, Lifestyle, parody, satire, Self-depreciation, Survival, Survivor, TV shows | 6 Comments

Junk Cars & Tall Grass

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Sheila Moss

I couldn’t believe what I saw in the paper! Our local lawmakers, in their unfailing wisdom, passed a law against parking cars on residential lawns. What is the world is wrong with these council members? Do they not know this … Continue reading →

Posted in Automotive, Humor, Southern Humor | Tagged complaints, Frustrations, Junk cars, parody, Rednecks, Rusty cars, satire, Shade tree mechanics, Southern traditions, Tall Grass, Tennessee, Weird laws | 9 Comments

Ten Commandments for Elevators

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Sheila Moss

A former controversy in metro was whether or not the Ten Commandments should be posted in public buildings. Now most people probably figured the question of separation of church and state was pretty much resolved a long time ago, but I … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Work Humor | Tagged 10 Commandments, Bible, Commandments, Controversy, parody, Stone Tablets | 4 Comments

Planet Christmas

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Sheila Moss

“Welcome to Planet Christmas where it is Christmas 365 days a year!” “Is this for real? How can it be Christmas every day? Everyone knows that Christmas comes only once a year, on December 25th.” “Not here it doesn’t. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Humor, Shopping | Tagged Black Friday, Christmas, Christmas shopping, Christmas trees, Commercialization of Christmas, December 25, Gifts, parody, satire, Traditions | 4 Comments

Olympic Prodigy

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I have been to the mountain – Mt. Olympia, that is. I have seen the Olympics. And now I have a dream. My granddaughter can do that! She could be an Olympian. She is already almost potty trained, exactly the right age … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor, Sports | Tagged Athletes, Gold Medal, Gym, Gymnastics, Gymnastics trainer, Gymnists, Kindergartner, Olympic Games, Olympic training, Olympics, parody, satire | 9 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 →