Michael Metivier
@grousehollow.bsky.social
Editor at Merriam-Webster // Poems and essays in Orion, Antiphony, Prairie Schooner, Poetry, EcoTheo, Blue Mountain Review, Bad Lilies, Kenyon Review, African American Review, Bennington Review, Columba, more // he/him // Vermont // MichaelMetivier.com
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Better yet, a Shirley Temple.
“Two cherries. Extra grenadine.”
“Two cherries. Extra grenadine.”
I want a James Bond who orders an appletini.
November 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Better yet, a Shirley Temple.
“Two cherries. Extra grenadine.”
“Two cherries. Extra grenadine.”
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You watch guys like Elon Musk and Donald Trump and you're 100% certain these guys could not get a job. They are too stupid and lazy for any task. The only thing they can do in our system is...be in charge of it. And then you go hmm
November 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
You watch guys like Elon Musk and Donald Trump and you're 100% certain these guys could not get a job. They are too stupid and lazy for any task. The only thing they can do in our system is...be in charge of it. And then you go hmm
Always good to see my spicy little eyebrowed buddy.
November 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Always good to see my spicy little eyebrowed buddy.
I want a James Bond who orders an appletini.
November 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I want a James Bond who orders an appletini.
Little snowflakes on the breeze, little juncos in the grass.
November 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Little snowflakes on the breeze, little juncos in the grass.
I had such an intense bear dream last night that was borderline terrifying. The bear was relentless and I couldn’t get any door to fully close or lock to keep it out. Thankfully all the bears I know are very, very chill.
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 AM
I had such an intense bear dream last night that was borderline terrifying. The bear was relentless and I couldn’t get any door to fully close or lock to keep it out. Thankfully all the bears I know are very, very chill.
Just overheard our kid singing “Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is ‘Mmmmmm, delightful’” and my wife and I are CRYING with laughter.
November 11, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Just overheard our kid singing “Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is ‘Mmmmmm, delightful’” and my wife and I are CRYING with laughter.
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I'm not surprised to see men being dragged for "virtue reading." Reading is the only form of entertainment that is still free. Of course businesses would shame you for it. Put down that library card and pay for a streaming service, sir!
November 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I'm not surprised to see men being dragged for "virtue reading." Reading is the only form of entertainment that is still free. Of course businesses would shame you for it. Put down that library card and pay for a streaming service, sir!
Noice Carol Oates is this anything
November 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Noice Carol Oates is this anything
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The Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 12th Edition Deep Dive.
New paper dictionary arrives 11/18!
youtube.com/shorts/Ur4Ek...
New paper dictionary arrives 11/18!
youtube.com/shorts/Ur4Ek...
The Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 12th Edition Deep Dive.
YouTube video by Merriam-Webster
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November 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 12th Edition Deep Dive.
New paper dictionary arrives 11/18!
youtube.com/shorts/Ur4Ek...
New paper dictionary arrives 11/18!
youtube.com/shorts/Ur4Ek...
Having attended many a public restroom in my day I can say that FAR TOO MANY men agree with ole pee-hands here.
November 10, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Having attended many a public restroom in my day I can say that FAR TOO MANY men agree with ole pee-hands here.
🎶 The Oates cut is the deepest…
November 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
🎶 The Oates cut is the deepest…
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
@apnews.com
@apnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
@apnews.com
@apnews.com
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The first seven grafs of this story are sourced to … one “person” (ie unknown whether R or D)
Senators near deal to reopen government as key Democrats signal willingness to back plan | CNN Politics
www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/p...
Senators near deal to reopen government as key Democrats signal willingness to back plan | CNN Politics
www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/p...
Senators near deal to reopen government as key Democrats signal willingness to back plan | CNN Politics
The emerging deal would include a stopgap measure to extend government funding until January and be tied to a larger package to fully fund several key agencies.
www.cnn.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The first seven grafs of this story are sourced to … one “person” (ie unknown whether R or D)
Senators near deal to reopen government as key Democrats signal willingness to back plan | CNN Politics
www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/p...
Senators near deal to reopen government as key Democrats signal willingness to back plan | CNN Politics
www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/p...
Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War II. Hate can’t take down forever what love will always put back up.
November 9, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War II. Hate can’t take down forever what love will always put back up.
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🪁🔥"it's a provocative, even radical end to a story we've seen played out many times before." 🪁🔥
Check out @mondyboy74.bsky.social’s review of HELEN OF NOWHERE by Makenna Goodman: “it’s a provocative, even radical end to a story we’ve seen played out many times before.”
Helen of Nowhere by Makenna Goodman: Review by Ian Mond
Helen of Nowhere, Makenna Goodman (Coffee House 978-1-56689-735-8, $18.00, 160pp, tp) September 2025. Makenna Goodman’s second novel, Helen of Nowhere, joins a long tradition of stories about male …
locusmag.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:12 PM
🪁🔥"it's a provocative, even radical end to a story we've seen played out many times before." 🪁🔥
I cooked the best beef and barley soup I’ve ever made sans recipe tonight and this beer (and pairing) is DELIGHTFUL
November 9, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I cooked the best beef and barley soup I’ve ever made sans recipe tonight and this beer (and pairing) is DELIGHTFUL
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Wimpy for Mayor!
November 8, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Wimpy for Mayor!
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Good morning! AI is being force-fed to you by a handful of billionaires who will lose a bunch of money if they fail to convince you that you need it. You do not need it 🫶
November 6, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Good morning! AI is being force-fed to you by a handful of billionaires who will lose a bunch of money if they fail to convince you that you need it. You do not need it 🫶
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apropos james watson’s death i had an idle thought today about how stupid race/iq stuff sounds. “buh if your skin is darker you are biologically less smart” is a thing only a dumbass can believe
November 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
apropos james watson’s death i had an idle thought today about how stupid race/iq stuff sounds. “buh if your skin is darker you are biologically less smart” is a thing only a dumbass can believe
Should I move my thistle feeder far from the sunflower seed feeder? The finches could care less about it!
November 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Should I move my thistle feeder far from the sunflower seed feeder? The finches could care less about it!