Category Archives: idiosyncracies

The Third Installment of House Arrest without an Ankle Monitor

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Reggie

Just when I thought there was nothing much more to say about life in this pandemic, the Door Dawg shows up on my feed. My last blog was a bit heavy. I’m sorry about that, because who needs more serious … Continue reading →

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The Sequel to House Arrest without an Ankle Monitor

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Reggie

Except for Godfather Part II, sequels normally suck. But, because I’ve gotten such a great response to my last blog, “House Arrest without an Ankle Monitor,” I’m going to continue my list of things I’ve learned from being on lockdown. … Continue reading →

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House Arrest without an Ankle Monitor

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Reggie

I am guessing that, like me, you are reading too many heavy articles about the demise of our health and democracy. Another guess is that they sometimes leave you riddled with anxiety. So, here’s an easy read that won’t make … 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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Who Am I ???

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Reggie

So, I just gave away a Poland Spring 5-gallon jug of water. I don’t feel heroic, I don’t feel charitable, and I don’t feel awesome. You know how I feel? Fucking stingy!! I should have given two. I offered, and … Continue reading →

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Amazon, You Rock My World

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Reggie

I’m an Amazon junkie. I wouldn’t be surprised if I walked into a family holiday dinner, and a “long lost aunt” was planted on the couch to head up an intervention for me. My addiction doesn’t make me unique I … Continue reading →

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Touch Me, Don’t Touch Me

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Reggie

Here’s the thing about massages—they feel so good, yet they’re a complete and total mindfuck for me. A spa is like one, big aphrodisiac. It’s as if they’re sliding a tray of oysters down your throat the moment you walk … Continue reading →

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A Second Chance

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Reggie

My mother is head over heels in love! I really can’t believe it. She’s a 77-year-old widow, who never thought she’d find fulfillment in comparison to the memory of my father. Her constant gushing about her new love is proof … Continue reading →

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What do you mean you don’t Venmo?

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Reggie

I get it that my mom, who’s in her 70s, doesn’t know how to copy and paste a simple line of text and probably doesn’t even realize there’s a private message feature on FaceBook. What I don’t get, though, is … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Weirdo

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Reggie

Who the fuck eats the green Mike and Ikes? Or the green lifesavers? Why do they even make that flavor? Or, is the question really: Who still eats this tooth-rotting shit? This is where my hand shoots up from the … Continue reading →

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