Tag Archives: vacation

Vacation from Work

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Sheila Moss

This time of the year reminds me of my working days and how I always looked forward to a few extra days off around Christmas. “Are you taking off next week?” asked my co-worker. We had two days off for … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Home, Humor, Work Humor | Tagged Christmas, cooking, Grocery Shopping, House cleaning, office humor, Polishing, Staycation, vacation | 2 Comments

Little Boy Lost

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Sheila Moss

When I the grandkids found out that I had been to Disney World — without them — well, what could I do except try to make it up to them? So that’s how the weekend at Dollywood — with grandchildren … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor, Travel | Tagged Amusement parks, Dollywood, Emergency plans, Lost children, Lost in a crowd, Problem child, vacation | 6 Comments

Are You Ready for Vacation?

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Summer is here! There is still time to plan a vacation and get away from work stress. But how do you know when it’s time for a break? Here’s a simple quiz to help you decide. Do you have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Humor, Work Humor | Tagged Employees, office humor, Office Workers, Overwork, vacation, Work Break, Work Stress, workaholic | 2 Comments

London Series

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Riding the wave of the current interest in London due to the shooting incident, I’m posting links to a series of columns I wrote several years ago when I was fortunate enough to visit. The London Series This is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, News & Current Events, Travel | Tagged Budget travel, England, Great Britian, House of Commons, London, London Pictures, Parliment, Security, Travel, UK, vacation | 2 Comments

Deep Sea Fishing 101

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Sheila Moss

The first and most important part of deep-sea fishing is that you must be at the sea. If you live within driving distance, that is not a problem. We inlanders must limit our deep-sea experiences to vacations. While most ladies … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts/Hobbies, Humor, Sports, Travel | Tagged Beach resorts, Charter boat, Deep-sea fishing, Fishing, Fishing boat, How to fish, Ocean, Seasickness, Tackle and bait, Tourist, vacation | 7 Comments

The Adventurer

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I used to think that I would like to be an adventurer. I would go to South America and travel the muddy Amazon in a dugout canoe, outrunning any crocodiles that might show their ugly heads. I would camp out in … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Travel | Tagged Activity, Adventure, Bucket list, Exciting, Exotic travel, Explorer, Journey, Quest, Sight seeing, Tourist, Trip, vacation, Visitor, Wish list | 7 Comments

The Aquarium

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Being a long weekend, it seemed a shame to waste it, so we decided to visit the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga. I was not really sure that fish would be interesting, but – what the heck – nothing else around here to … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Entertainment, Humor | Tagged Aquarium, Chattanooga, Fish, Jellyfish, Lizards, Paddle Fish, Piranha, Places to see, Things to do, tropical fish, vacation | Leave a comment

Vacation at Home

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Sheila Moss

It is not always necessary to go some place else to have a vacation. A vacation at home can provide a chance to relax and unwind, give you an opportunity to catch up on things you need to do, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Humor | Tagged Car maintenance, chores, Contractors, home maintenance, home repairs, vacation | 2 Comments

Of Dogs and Beaches

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Dear Owners, Thank you for taking me on your vacation to the beach. I hope you noticed how well I behaved as I might want to go again some time. Might I suggest more rest stops along the way? I had … Continue reading →