Archive - People I Want to Punch in the Throat

They Want to Put a Train Where?

I’m not sure how it happened, but this morning I ended up on the Insane Medical Bullshit side of TikTok. TikTok served up probably 5 videos right off…

Apr 10 •

For Me, It's the Audacity

Okay, so there’s a new debate that’s dividing the internet and I want to see where y’all fall on this hot-button topic. I want to talk about the 8…

Apr 4 •

Sluggish & Sleepy

A few months ago, I went to my annual checkup. My doctor was like, “How’s it going?” and I was like, “My world is trash.” That’s when she was like…

Apr 2 •

March 2024

Middle-Aged Women are Kicking Ass

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Mar 25 •

You'll Never Believe Who Sent Me an Email

The last several weeks have been a bit of a blur with all the ER bullshit and follow-ups, so I was just skimming my emails. I was doing the bare minimum…

Mar 21 •

Let's Catch Up!

Hellooooo! How’s it going? Did you leave town for Spring Break? I didn’t go anywhere for Spring Break this year. Gomer took his first solo trip with…

Mar 19 •

Hey Princess Kate,

Mar 15 •

(Another) Jen Mann is Having a Baby!

And I have advice

Mar 12 •

Facebook Is (Was) Down

Thoughts and prayers are appreciated

Mar 6 •

Awkward Conversations I Have with Baristas

You're just doing your job, but it will be better for both of us if you don't talk to me.

Mar 1 •

February 2024

Dear Alabama Supreme Court Justices

I have questions.

Feb 25 •

I Can Tell If You're a Serial Killer By What You Purchase at Sam's Club

The other day I picked up an order from Sam’s Club. I needed dog food and I’m too short to throw 50 pounds over my head to get the bag into the massive…

Feb 21 •

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