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
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!)
Oh my god, I gave her a bath (and thoroughly towel dried her) and her teeth are literally chattering. The drama!
December 6, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Oh my god, I gave her a bath (and thoroughly towel dried her) and her teeth are literally chattering. The drama!
Seen in the elevator at work.
December 5, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Seen in the elevator at work.
Behold, last year’s tree, appropriately icicled. (A much chonkier boi, as well.)
November 30, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Behold, last year’s tree, appropriately icicled. (A much chonkier boi, as well.)
The tree is done! I usually smother my tree in that shiny plastic icicle stuff but have been feeling increasingly hesitant about using and then trashing so much plastic. I gotta admit that it looks kind of naked without it, though. 🙁
November 30, 2024 at 8:38 PM
The tree is done! I usually smother my tree in that shiny plastic icicle stuff but have been feeling increasingly hesitant about using and then trashing so much plastic. I gotta admit that it looks kind of naked without it, though. 🙁
Several years ago my then-neighbor gave me this ornament. I think it’s supposed to be a popcorn ball, but we of course immediately decided it was a ball of rotten teeth. We hang it lovingly on the tree each year.
November 30, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Several years ago my then-neighbor gave me this ornament. I think it’s supposed to be a popcorn ball, but we of course immediately decided it was a ball of rotten teeth. We hang it lovingly on the tree each year.