Category Archives: shame

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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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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She’s Still Standing, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Reggie

It was 1998 when she was destroyed. I was 29, and she was just 24. We share the same birthday, five years apart. I’m making it sound like I know her, but I don’t. I know her the same way … Continue reading →

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Lbs, Lbs Go Away

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Reggie

Dieting fucking sucks. I hate it with every bit of the fat layers that insulate my thighs, gut and neck region. I hate it like I hate people who lie. And, I hate it like I hate my banana bread … Continue reading →

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Greener Pastures

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Reggie

“Why would you wear those pants? They showcase your muffin top.” That’s called fat-shaming. “Why do your legs spread as easily as cream cheese on a bagel?” That’s called slut-shaming, In my day, it was just called being a nasty … 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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Miss Under Stood

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Reggie

A green complexion can make life tough. Just look at the Wicked Witch of the West. Noticing a new pimple makes me wince, so how do you think she feels waking up to a green reflection in the mirror every … Continue reading →

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YOU ARE (not) GROSS

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Reggie

“Everything off but your underwear. The doctor will be in soon,” she said as she handed me the paper gown. But, you didn’t tell me if the opening goes in the front or back. Ass first or second? Shit, I … Continue reading →

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