Erin Riedel
@erinriedel.com
Writer, therapist, minor weirdo. Writing in Taco Bell Quarterly, Autofocus, and elsewhere. Order Muppet in the streets, Chaos Muppet in the sheets. She/her. 🌈
Louisville, KY
Louisville, KY
Oh yeah, that’s around the same time a guy in high school PE came over and, apropos of nothing, kicked me in the shin and called me a fat bitch.
The fat bitch in question:
The fat bitch in question:
December 31, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Oh yeah, that’s around the same time a guy in high school PE came over and, apropos of nothing, kicked me in the shin and called me a fat bitch.
The fat bitch in question:
The fat bitch in question:
Merry Christmas from my mom, her gingerbread people, and… this guy.
December 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Merry Christmas from my mom, her gingerbread people, and… this guy.
1993 vs Wednesday. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree or something.
December 19, 2025 at 11:11 PM
1993 vs Wednesday. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree or something.
1993. Was def wearing this shirt with olive green corduroy shorts, rust-colored tights, and Eastland bucks.
December 19, 2025 at 10:59 PM
1993. Was def wearing this shirt with olive green corduroy shorts, rust-colored tights, and Eastland bucks.
I had to rearrange my office to accommodate this damned monstera. I’m going to have to spend the next two weeks processing this change with unsettled clients.
December 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I had to rearrange my office to accommodate this damned monstera. I’m going to have to spend the next two weeks processing this change with unsettled clients.
I am bravely forging the path into middle age for my friends.
December 10, 2025 at 2:38 AM
I am bravely forging the path into middle age for my friends.
Did I pay a little extra to get the bi pride legal pad assortment? You know it!
December 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Did I pay a little extra to get the bi pride legal pad assortment? You know it!
Update from the dogsitter, who said she’s been “a sassy little angel.”
September 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Update from the dogsitter, who said she’s been “a sassy little angel.”
That's an interesting sentiment for a headboard!
September 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM
That's an interesting sentiment for a headboard!
I feel like they could have — and perhaps should have — gone back to the drawing board with this product name.
September 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I feel like they could have — and perhaps should have — gone back to the drawing board with this product name.
Me: Come on, let’s go inside!
Ellie:
Ellie:
September 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Me: Come on, let’s go inside!
Ellie:
Ellie:
Me: Come on, let’s go pee!
Ellie:
Ellie:
September 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Me: Come on, let’s go pee!
Ellie:
Ellie:
A perfect day on the patio
August 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
A perfect day on the patio
She had a seizure this morning, which I was not expecting and was not prepared to deal with.
Loving an old dog is heartbreaking work.
Loving an old dog is heartbreaking work.
August 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
She had a seizure this morning, which I was not expecting and was not prepared to deal with.
Loving an old dog is heartbreaking work.
Loving an old dog is heartbreaking work.
It happens not infrequently that I'll see an item of clothing online and think "Ooh, I need that!" only to click on it and realize it's for kids. The latest offender? These toddler pants.
July 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM
It happens not infrequently that I'll see an item of clothing online and think "Ooh, I need that!" only to click on it and realize it's for kids. The latest offender? These toddler pants.
I just straightened out a months-long tax debacle AND I have this cute dog!
July 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I just straightened out a months-long tax debacle AND I have this cute dog!
I would be thrilled. But then, I may be biased.
July 15, 2025 at 3:38 AM
I would be thrilled. But then, I may be biased.
I finally staked my tomatoes tonight. They look much happier.
Now if only the fruit would ripen!
Now if only the fruit would ripen!
July 13, 2025 at 11:41 PM
I finally staked my tomatoes tonight. They look much happier.
Now if only the fruit would ripen!
Now if only the fruit would ripen!
If you see this, quote with a robot that isn't from Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who or Transformers.
July 11, 2025 at 3:32 AM
If you see this, quote with a robot that isn't from Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who or Transformers.
The cone of shame can barely contain her.
June 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The cone of shame can barely contain her.
I just learned that Nowell is the “English spelling” of Noel? I’ve never seen this word in my life!
December 15, 2024 at 10:24 PM
I just learned that Nowell is the “English spelling” of Noel? I’ve never seen this word in my life!
(Don’t worry, I got her set up in front of the space heater!)
December 6, 2024 at 9:35 PM
(Don’t worry, I got her set up in front of the space heater!)