A.M. Metivier
@ammetivier.bsky.social
Writer, editor, mom, wife, vegan, gamer, cartoon fan, researcher & hermit in training, former healthcare worker, former homeschooler, and former public school teacher. SinC member.
How can you tell someone is Gen X?
Ask them what beverage they used to get drunk in college.
(And I thought I was fancy.)
Ask them what beverage they used to get drunk in college.
(And I thought I was fancy.)
April 22, 2024 at 7:15 PM
How can you tell someone is Gen X?
Ask them what beverage they used to get drunk in college.
(And I thought I was fancy.)
Ask them what beverage they used to get drunk in college.
(And I thought I was fancy.)
If I Santa you in Fallout 76, (20 or below, but usually levels 5 to 10), stick around.
My brain gets fuzzy and I am in such a hurry to not keep you waiting, I usually forget something.
So I find you again to give you more...
And again.🤷♀️
The giver who keeps on giving.
Wasteland Santa for the win!
My brain gets fuzzy and I am in such a hurry to not keep you waiting, I usually forget something.
So I find you again to give you more...
And again.🤷♀️
The giver who keeps on giving.
Wasteland Santa for the win!
April 21, 2024 at 7:12 PM
If I Santa you in Fallout 76, (20 or below, but usually levels 5 to 10), stick around.
My brain gets fuzzy and I am in such a hurry to not keep you waiting, I usually forget something.
So I find you again to give you more...
And again.🤷♀️
The giver who keeps on giving.
Wasteland Santa for the win!
My brain gets fuzzy and I am in such a hurry to not keep you waiting, I usually forget something.
So I find you again to give you more...
And again.🤷♀️
The giver who keeps on giving.
Wasteland Santa for the win!
Ugh.
I can't stop the feeling of deja vu. It's feeling an awful lot like 2016.
I can't stop the feeling of deja vu. It's feeling an awful lot like 2016.
March 11, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Ugh.
I can't stop the feeling of deja vu. It's feeling an awful lot like 2016.
I can't stop the feeling of deja vu. It's feeling an awful lot like 2016.
And for the smidgen of my tight besties who know me know me, it isn't THAT job. It's the other one.
March 4, 2024 at 12:44 AM
And for the smidgen of my tight besties who know me know me, it isn't THAT job. It's the other one.
A reminder to those who want to hire a "writer:"
1-Writing is a SKILL.
2-Good writing requires TIME, but NOT necessarily fast typing.
3-Excellent writing is done by actual humans or a team of humans.
4-Humans need food and shelter that cost actual money.
5-The current LIVING wage is $20/hour.
1-Writing is a SKILL.
2-Good writing requires TIME, but NOT necessarily fast typing.
3-Excellent writing is done by actual humans or a team of humans.
4-Humans need food and shelter that cost actual money.
5-The current LIVING wage is $20/hour.
March 1, 2024 at 4:40 PM
A reminder to those who want to hire a "writer:"
1-Writing is a SKILL.
2-Good writing requires TIME, but NOT necessarily fast typing.
3-Excellent writing is done by actual humans or a team of humans.
4-Humans need food and shelter that cost actual money.
5-The current LIVING wage is $20/hour.
1-Writing is a SKILL.
2-Good writing requires TIME, but NOT necessarily fast typing.
3-Excellent writing is done by actual humans or a team of humans.
4-Humans need food and shelter that cost actual money.
5-The current LIVING wage is $20/hour.
When life IRL is hard, Sims4 is very soothing. Yes, in the game, one dragonfruit costs $256, there are vampires and werewolves constantly knocking on your door to be your "friend," and you randomly break out in sicknesses that cause red spiral poxes...
... but like I said, better than IRL.
... but like I said, better than IRL.
February 22, 2024 at 5:08 PM
When life IRL is hard, Sims4 is very soothing. Yes, in the game, one dragonfruit costs $256, there are vampires and werewolves constantly knocking on your door to be your "friend," and you randomly break out in sicknesses that cause red spiral poxes...
... but like I said, better than IRL.
... but like I said, better than IRL.
Yep, so I was playing Fallout 76 yesterday for about 12 hours.
Don't judge.
Don't judge.
February 16, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Yep, so I was playing Fallout 76 yesterday for about 12 hours.
Don't judge.
Don't judge.
Made this last night and have to say it is very good.
Tiny though.
Like enough for a family of 3 if you slice it very thin.
Made mine in a covered casserole dish with rosemary potatoes. Came out moist and lovely.
The second side was coleslaw.
All vegan. All delicious.
Tiny though.
Like enough for a family of 3 if you slice it very thin.
Made mine in a covered casserole dish with rosemary potatoes. Came out moist and lovely.
The second side was coleslaw.
All vegan. All delicious.
December 28, 2023 at 4:58 PM
Made this last night and have to say it is very good.
Tiny though.
Like enough for a family of 3 if you slice it very thin.
Made mine in a covered casserole dish with rosemary potatoes. Came out moist and lovely.
The second side was coleslaw.
All vegan. All delicious.
Tiny though.
Like enough for a family of 3 if you slice it very thin.
Made mine in a covered casserole dish with rosemary potatoes. Came out moist and lovely.
The second side was coleslaw.
All vegan. All delicious.
Remember when I said that my story "The Date" was getting republished this year?
OK, so that is going to be next year.
Publishing deadlines change and I think the artist who is illustrating the comic needs a bit more time.
This is me being patient.
So patient.
I am a sea of tranquility.
OK, so that is going to be next year.
Publishing deadlines change and I think the artist who is illustrating the comic needs a bit more time.
This is me being patient.
So patient.
I am a sea of tranquility.
November 30, 2023 at 3:23 PM
Remember when I said that my story "The Date" was getting republished this year?
OK, so that is going to be next year.
Publishing deadlines change and I think the artist who is illustrating the comic needs a bit more time.
This is me being patient.
So patient.
I am a sea of tranquility.
OK, so that is going to be next year.
Publishing deadlines change and I think the artist who is illustrating the comic needs a bit more time.
This is me being patient.
So patient.
I am a sea of tranquility.
Just a reminder-
For those who oppose their party's incumbents, remember: PRIMARY. Find out when your state primary is. Find out who the other choices are, and VOTE FOR THE BETTER OPTION. The only requirement to vote in the primary is to be party registered (in most states). Pick better choices!
For those who oppose their party's incumbents, remember: PRIMARY. Find out when your state primary is. Find out who the other choices are, and VOTE FOR THE BETTER OPTION. The only requirement to vote in the primary is to be party registered (in most states). Pick better choices!
November 27, 2023 at 5:04 PM
Just a reminder-
For those who oppose their party's incumbents, remember: PRIMARY. Find out when your state primary is. Find out who the other choices are, and VOTE FOR THE BETTER OPTION. The only requirement to vote in the primary is to be party registered (in most states). Pick better choices!
For those who oppose their party's incumbents, remember: PRIMARY. Find out when your state primary is. Find out who the other choices are, and VOTE FOR THE BETTER OPTION. The only requirement to vote in the primary is to be party registered (in most states). Pick better choices!
November 27, 2023 at 4:33 PM
The Marvels was fun. I really would love to see more Kamala Khan, a fantastic teen character who is trying to figure herself out. Of all of the Marvel characters, Kamala is the ONE to whom the Kid relates. Kamala could BE the Kid or ANY Kid. Like Peter Parker used to be. Relatable. Go see it!
November 27, 2023 at 4:20 PM
The Marvels was fun. I really would love to see more Kamala Khan, a fantastic teen character who is trying to figure herself out. Of all of the Marvel characters, Kamala is the ONE to whom the Kid relates. Kamala could BE the Kid or ANY Kid. Like Peter Parker used to be. Relatable. Go see it!
Sid Meier's Civ VI is on sale on Steam for 90% off until NOON TOMORROW! If you love to get lost building a civilization from gathering to space exploration, nothing beats Sid Meier's Civilization!
Why hello historic rabbit hole...
Why hello historic rabbit hole...
November 27, 2023 at 2:52 PM
Sid Meier's Civ VI is on sale on Steam for 90% off until NOON TOMORROW! If you love to get lost building a civilization from gathering to space exploration, nothing beats Sid Meier's Civilization!
Why hello historic rabbit hole...
Why hello historic rabbit hole...
If doctors want people to stop treating them like soulless jerks, they might want to consider acting a bit less like soulless jerks when communicating with patients.
I deal with a lot of doctors, and I would say a good 98% score high on the assholeometer. The other 2% are unicorns.
I deal with a lot of doctors, and I would say a good 98% score high on the assholeometer. The other 2% are unicorns.
November 17, 2023 at 3:07 PM
If doctors want people to stop treating them like soulless jerks, they might want to consider acting a bit less like soulless jerks when communicating with patients.
I deal with a lot of doctors, and I would say a good 98% score high on the assholeometer. The other 2% are unicorns.
I deal with a lot of doctors, and I would say a good 98% score high on the assholeometer. The other 2% are unicorns.
Wasteland fashion is really all about the accessories. For the life of me, I will never understand why mining helmets are not more popular in the Wasteland. Mine is pink with tactical lighting. So cute and practical and far less glare than the pipboy lights. (My pipboy is pink, too.)
November 16, 2023 at 2:30 PM
Wasteland fashion is really all about the accessories. For the life of me, I will never understand why mining helmets are not more popular in the Wasteland. Mine is pink with tactical lighting. So cute and practical and far less glare than the pipboy lights. (My pipboy is pink, too.)
Best part of the Wasteland is I can put up the Holiday decorations right after Halloween, and no one gives me a hard time about it except for the occasional ghoul and scorched. But those guys tend to bring down every room.
November 16, 2023 at 2:23 PM
Best part of the Wasteland is I can put up the Holiday decorations right after Halloween, and no one gives me a hard time about it except for the occasional ghoul and scorched. But those guys tend to bring down every room.
What makes FETCH special? She's a good dog who doesn't bother the opossums. Also, she never dies and gets me Nuka Cola whenever I want it. Adorable when she does the cutey back scratches.
November 16, 2023 at 2:19 PM
What makes FETCH special? She's a good dog who doesn't bother the opossums. Also, she never dies and gets me Nuka Cola whenever I want it. Adorable when she does the cutey back scratches.
Sofia, my wasteland wife, has the job I wish I had. Work from home doing research and occasionally sending the spouse out to get takeout.
November 16, 2023 at 2:14 PM
Sofia, my wasteland wife, has the job I wish I had. Work from home doing research and occasionally sending the spouse out to get takeout.
I really NEED the wasteland today. Stress is bottled inside of me like Mentos dropped in a Coke. Yesterday, I felt the same. I fought not one but TWO mirelurk queens over the course of an hour and a half (super lucky I guess). Survived. Thrived. Made Tarberry Wine. Wasteland is the balm of my soul.
November 16, 2023 at 2:10 PM
I really NEED the wasteland today. Stress is bottled inside of me like Mentos dropped in a Coke. Yesterday, I felt the same. I fought not one but TWO mirelurk queens over the course of an hour and a half (super lucky I guess). Survived. Thrived. Made Tarberry Wine. Wasteland is the balm of my soul.
I am now applying to veterinary clinics.
Don't get me wrong. Love the critters and the fur babies. But would be literally going back to the same job I had when I was 13: answering phones, front-facing customer service, filing.
Why hello Rock Bottom. Nice to finally meet you.
Don't get me wrong. Love the critters and the fur babies. But would be literally going back to the same job I had when I was 13: answering phones, front-facing customer service, filing.
Why hello Rock Bottom. Nice to finally meet you.
November 10, 2023 at 10:02 PM
I am now applying to veterinary clinics.
Don't get me wrong. Love the critters and the fur babies. But would be literally going back to the same job I had when I was 13: answering phones, front-facing customer service, filing.
Why hello Rock Bottom. Nice to finally meet you.
Don't get me wrong. Love the critters and the fur babies. But would be literally going back to the same job I had when I was 13: answering phones, front-facing customer service, filing.
Why hello Rock Bottom. Nice to finally meet you.
I have family that still call me a childhood nickname.
I have friends who have known me for a long time and who know I PASSIONATELY LOATH anything other than my real name or my initials.
When the two meet, my family is oblivious and my friends are uncomfortably waiting for some kind of violence.
I have friends who have known me for a long time and who know I PASSIONATELY LOATH anything other than my real name or my initials.
When the two meet, my family is oblivious and my friends are uncomfortably waiting for some kind of violence.
November 9, 2023 at 9:13 PM
I have family that still call me a childhood nickname.
I have friends who have known me for a long time and who know I PASSIONATELY LOATH anything other than my real name or my initials.
When the two meet, my family is oblivious and my friends are uncomfortably waiting for some kind of violence.
I have friends who have known me for a long time and who know I PASSIONATELY LOATH anything other than my real name or my initials.
When the two meet, my family is oblivious and my friends are uncomfortably waiting for some kind of violence.
Excellent! Thank you! It will be extra fun explaining that "British" English has different spellings than "American." I can see the Kid's expression now. I love the Kid more than anything. The Kid HATES spelling with the same intensity. 😀
November 4, 2023 at 10:56 PM
Excellent! Thank you! It will be extra fun explaining that "British" English has different spellings than "American." I can see the Kid's expression now. I love the Kid more than anything. The Kid HATES spelling with the same intensity. 😀
I have graduated to that level of parenthood where I communicate through private messaging with the Kid on social media even when the Kid is in the apartment just behind the closed door of leave-me-alone-teenagedom. 🙄
November 4, 2023 at 5:46 PM
I have graduated to that level of parenthood where I communicate through private messaging with the Kid on social media even when the Kid is in the apartment just behind the closed door of leave-me-alone-teenagedom. 🙄
I will be Jimmy; the Kid will be Witchiepoo.
October 31, 2023 at 7:36 PM
I will be Jimmy; the Kid will be Witchiepoo.
Now onto a different topic:
This Halloween, the Kid and I are going as Witchipoo and Jimmy (spouse will be HR Pufnstuf). 🤷♀️
This Halloween, the Kid and I are going as Witchipoo and Jimmy (spouse will be HR Pufnstuf). 🤷♀️
October 31, 2023 at 7:34 PM
Now onto a different topic:
This Halloween, the Kid and I are going as Witchipoo and Jimmy (spouse will be HR Pufnstuf). 🤷♀️
This Halloween, the Kid and I are going as Witchipoo and Jimmy (spouse will be HR Pufnstuf). 🤷♀️