Category Archives: death

And, She Stood Up

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Reggie

I held the canister steady while she aimed and poured in the fine powder from a plastic bag. We were in a dark, old-world hotel room in the Waldorf Astoria in Chicago. In the dimness of that room, with its … Continue reading →

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Confessions of an Imprisoned Housewife

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Reggie

To shave or not to shave? That is the question. That basically sums up the state of my personal hygiene these days. Two of my friends have great benchmarks for this. One said, “It was getting difficult to sleep.” The … Continue reading →

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Alice Mess

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Reggie

“Ray, can you run to 7-Eleven quickly before the funeral and buy me a few candy bars?” I asked. Ray’s wtf expression said it all. I texted him the specific kinds I needed, and he left. When he came back, … Continue reading →

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