Autist, Survivor of Mormonism
@mettemarieivie.bsky.social
PhD, writer, finance person, loves test taking and chocolate equally
Our annual Krampus Day included two truly punishing treats: ketchup candy and fried chicken candy. All good fun for bad ExMos.
December 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Our annual Krampus Day included two truly punishing treats: ketchup candy and fried chicken candy. All good fun for bad ExMos.
I thought this was worth a read, I wasted three hours wrong.
December 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I thought this was worth a read, I wasted three hours wrong.
Black Forrest Cheesecske achieved for our annual family Krampus Day celebration. We eat very spicy food and everyone brings the weirdest or most disgusting thing they tasted this year. Last year: salted licorice won the prize.
December 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Black Forrest Cheesecske achieved for our annual family Krampus Day celebration. We eat very spicy food and everyone brings the weirdest or most disgusting thing they tasted this year. Last year: salted licorice won the prize.
Me with my 96 yo mom who is sharp as a tack.
December 21, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Me with my 96 yo mom who is sharp as a tack.
Newly up on wall.
December 21, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Newly up on wall.
For me, smiling is almost always a social and not natural response. People often tell me a smile is “so real.” This is one of the few that is.
December 18, 2025 at 2:37 AM
For me, smiling is almost always a social and not natural response. People often tell me a smile is “so real.” This is one of the few that is.
Just went to Nando in the West End and had a delightful lobster ravioli and great bread! Now it’s home with Mike’s.
December 7, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Just went to Nando in the West End and had a delightful lobster ravioli and great bread! Now it’s home with Mike’s.
A MAN at my office complimented my handmade purple sweater today AND asked if I’d knit yesterday’s mustard one. I said thanks and yes. Have never noticed him before, but thank you!
November 26, 2025 at 11:20 PM
A MAN at my office complimented my handmade purple sweater today AND asked if I’d knit yesterday’s mustard one. I said thanks and yes. Have never noticed him before, but thank you!
You can see the navy background better in this light.
November 23, 2025 at 2:13 AM
You can see the navy background better in this light.
Ok, I added a pop of yellow. Trying to decide if it’s better just black and navy.
November 22, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Ok, I added a pop of yellow. Trying to decide if it’s better just black and navy.
I’ve been working on this for months. Knitting the canvas was boring work, but I kinda love it.
November 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I’ve been working on this for months. Knitting the canvas was boring work, but I kinda love it.
I think I sold two copies of my new book while at an eye appointment today.
November 16, 2025 at 12:23 AM
I think I sold two copies of my new book while at an eye appointment today.
Old project getting finished.
November 5, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Old project getting finished.
This year, I got light up rings to give away. Also: one raw potato. Gone in five minutes.
November 1, 2025 at 2:15 AM
This year, I got light up rings to give away. Also: one raw potato. Gone in five minutes.
A small kindness in my corporate world. Iykyk
October 29, 2025 at 10:51 PM
A small kindness in my corporate world. Iykyk
Today the new Christmas stockings came, one for my new grandson and one to replace the one for my youngest daughter gone 20 years now, her stocking lost in the divorce and now replaced. Healing here.
October 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Today the new Christmas stockings came, one for my new grandson and one to replace the one for my youngest daughter gone 20 years now, her stocking lost in the divorce and now replaced. Healing here.
Can I retire? I ask myself this pretty regularly. Not because I hate my job. But grandbaby is damned cute!
October 1, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Can I retire? I ask myself this pretty regularly. Not because I hate my job. But grandbaby is damned cute!
This is my face about four hours after bee sting to my upper lip.
September 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
This is my face about four hours after bee sting to my upper lip.
New shawl finished
September 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
New shawl finished
Modern quilts at the show
September 14, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Modern quilts at the show
More quilts
September 14, 2025 at 1:37 AM
More quilts
I love quilt shows even though I don’t quilt. Go figure.
September 13, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I love quilt shows even though I don’t quilt. Go figure.
Race day morning
September 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Race day morning
My book has now appeared in the mailboxes of people I’m worried about getting mad about it. Pray for me?
August 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
My book has now appeared in the mailboxes of people I’m worried about getting mad about it. Pray for me?
New project with free hand center
August 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
New project with free hand center