Steph (Paddock || Shaver)
@sdshaver.com
Personal account chockablock full of dumb takes. Mamawizard, urgency wrangler + horrible goose. Jira/Yargle/HA enthusiast. Former: Blizzard, Simutronics. Write as Shaver // Work as Paddock on @mtgarena.com (she/her/Braids)
More at: http://sdshaver.com
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Steph (Paddock || Shaver)
@sdshaver.com
· Oct 18
Hey new people. I’m Steph. I’ve been a game dev for 30 years. I sold my first short story when I was 13. You probably haven’t heard of me.
I sometimes post photos of cats and food and kids. I also love weird disasters and…MURDER.
I sometimes post photos of cats and food and kids. I also love weird disasters and…MURDER.
Okay, adding JCO to the list of “people I never want to fight on the Internet”.
She joins the ranks of Dan Olson, Menswear Guy, Jamelle Bouie, and Ken “Popehat” White.
She joins the ranks of Dan Olson, Menswear Guy, Jamelle Bouie, and Ken “Popehat” White.
She's not done. She's still going
“whatever club he’s invited to join has been devalued by the invitation”
November 11, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Okay, adding JCO to the list of “people I never want to fight on the Internet”.
She joins the ranks of Dan Olson, Menswear Guy, Jamelle Bouie, and Ken “Popehat” White.
She joins the ranks of Dan Olson, Menswear Guy, Jamelle Bouie, and Ken “Popehat” White.
Planted 75 onion bulbs, probably 40-60 garlic cloves (I lost count), lasagna layered two spring pots with the kids, and dressed and mulched my beds.
Still have two beds to go (one is still producing…kind of) and then the garden is done for the year, and dreams of spring.
Still have two beds to go (one is still producing…kind of) and then the garden is done for the year, and dreams of spring.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Planted 75 onion bulbs, probably 40-60 garlic cloves (I lost count), lasagna layered two spring pots with the kids, and dressed and mulched my beds.
Still have two beds to go (one is still producing…kind of) and then the garden is done for the year, and dreams of spring.
Still have two beds to go (one is still producing…kind of) and then the garden is done for the year, and dreams of spring.
Probably the last thing I will harvest this year: this came from two scallions I planted in the ground. When I dug them up, I discovered that they had doubled! Cool.
November 9, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Probably the last thing I will harvest this year: this came from two scallions I planted in the ground. When I dug them up, I discovered that they had doubled! Cool.
Five minutes into CREATURE COMMANDOS and they’re playing Gogol Bordello.
Ahhhh. That’s the stuff.
Ahhhh. That’s the stuff.
November 9, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Five minutes into CREATURE COMMANDOS and they’re playing Gogol Bordello.
Ahhhh. That’s the stuff.
Ahhhh. That’s the stuff.
IT’S CAL WORTHINGTON AND HIS DOG SPOT
November 8, 2025 at 9:38 AM
IT’S CAL WORTHINGTON AND HIS DOG SPOT
Have reached the stage in child rearing where husband and I went out for a late lunch and left a note on the door telling eldest we wouldn't be home when she got off the bus and to just go in through the side door.
heyyyyyy we made it.
heyyyyyy we made it.
November 8, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Have reached the stage in child rearing where husband and I went out for a late lunch and left a note on the door telling eldest we wouldn't be home when she got off the bus and to just go in through the side door.
heyyyyyy we made it.
heyyyyyy we made it.
These all look like they could be Tinglers with the right photoshop.
The Labor Department launched a social media campaign with illustrations that appear to be AI-generated and that almost exclusively feature White men — part of an effort to promote the hiring of American citizens over foreign workers.
Labor Department social media campaign depicts a White male workforce
The campaign has drawn scrutiny, with critics saying it is not realistically portraying the country’s diversity and is sending messages that feel exclusionary.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
These all look like they could be Tinglers with the right photoshop.
There are a few made-for-kids reality shows my spawn watch, and I spend a looooot of time talking to both of them about how fake and manufactured they are.
KID: omg, _____ is so annoying! I hate her!
ME: yeah, that’s what the show producers want. Let me explain “shoot for the edit”.
KID: omg, _____ is so annoying! I hate her!
ME: yeah, that’s what the show producers want. Let me explain “shoot for the edit”.
As someone who's worked on a lot of reality shows, I think even pretty sophisticated audience members would be surprised to learn how much of many shows are basically scripted - or even compile footage out of context in post-production to build stories that never happened bsky.app/profile/thew...
This is it. People who watch reality TV think it's, well, real. But most of it is scripted - everything from 90 Day Fiance to The Bachelor. These people are not real, their conflicts aren't real, this is either their job, or they hope that "reality tv persona" becomes their job. People don't get it.
November 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM
There are a few made-for-kids reality shows my spawn watch, and I spend a looooot of time talking to both of them about how fake and manufactured they are.
KID: omg, _____ is so annoying! I hate her!
ME: yeah, that’s what the show producers want. Let me explain “shoot for the edit”.
KID: omg, _____ is so annoying! I hate her!
ME: yeah, that’s what the show producers want. Let me explain “shoot for the edit”.
Siri, show me the worst, most garbage “feature” ever.
November 7, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Siri, show me the worst, most garbage “feature” ever.
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best ending of all time, let's be real
November 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
best ending of all time, let's be real
Youngest asked for a “healthy” lunch today. We collaborated and came up with this.
November 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Youngest asked for a “healthy” lunch today. We collaborated and came up with this.
The new canning lids are cuuute.
November 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The new canning lids are cuuute.
I once had a Blizzard coworker (an engineer, not a lead or director) ask during a random conversation why I should get “extra vacation time“ just because I had a baby and to my credit I did not create an HR incident.
Employment lawyer here: the number of male employers who genuinely believe they should be able to sleep with their female employees and pay working mothers less than working fathers is most of them. They genuinely believe that it is an injustice against them that they might face repercussions.
the question nobody with a soul is asking, answered by people nobody wants to hear from
November 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I once had a Blizzard coworker (an engineer, not a lead or director) ask during a random conversation why I should get “extra vacation time“ just because I had a baby and to my credit I did not create an HR incident.
I cannot escape the feeling that they had to add it so he won’t get lost walking down the portico.
November 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I cannot escape the feeling that they had to add it so he won’t get lost walking down the portico.
We are still waiting for results here in WA for the Seattle mayorship, but if Harrell wins again it’ll be the only blight on the bloom of Tuesday for me.
There were a couple Pierce county positions that didn’t go how I wanted it, but none of the nutballs got voted in on my ticket, so yay.
There were a couple Pierce county positions that didn’t go how I wanted it, but none of the nutballs got voted in on my ticket, so yay.
Uncertain Outcome in Mayor's Race While Progressive Council, City Attorney Candidates Celebrate Wins
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Uncertain Outcome in Mayor's Race While Progressive Council, City Attorney Candidates Celebrate Wins - PubliCola
By Erica C. Barnett and Andrew Engelson Mayor Bruce Harrell’s election night party started with an empty room—an hour before…
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November 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
We are still waiting for results here in WA for the Seattle mayorship, but if Harrell wins again it’ll be the only blight on the bloom of Tuesday for me.
There were a couple Pierce county positions that didn’t go how I wanted it, but none of the nutballs got voted in on my ticket, so yay.
There were a couple Pierce county positions that didn’t go how I wanted it, but none of the nutballs got voted in on my ticket, so yay.
This totally explains why he needs a barstool tho. He’s just a li’l guy.
if you'd like a special little treat please google "dave portnoy tippy toes"
November 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
This totally explains why he needs a barstool tho. He’s just a li’l guy.
A reminder that your private group chat can end up in discovery and the country will judge you for the smarmy shit you’d never say in public.
I actually think it’s unfortunate. Some of us blow off steam by being assholes with a private trusted circle. So we are LESS of an asshole in real life.
I actually think it’s unfortunate. Some of us blow off steam by being assholes with a private trusted circle. So we are LESS of an asshole in real life.
The convoluted saga of Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively, and It Ends With Us is still raging on social media, thanks to influencers.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A reminder that your private group chat can end up in discovery and the country will judge you for the smarmy shit you’d never say in public.
I actually think it’s unfortunate. Some of us blow off steam by being assholes with a private trusted circle. So we are LESS of an asshole in real life.
I actually think it’s unfortunate. Some of us blow off steam by being assholes with a private trusted circle. So we are LESS of an asshole in real life.
I’m probably the best person in my household for the task of patiently combing through a child’s hair looking for bugs and bug remnants due to the whole hyperfocus on getting every. last. one. thing I’ve got, but also afterward I felt like I needed one of those Silkwood showers.
Spent most of tonight delousing a child but I’ve come on here to say WHOO HOOO.
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I’m probably the best person in my household for the task of patiently combing through a child’s hair looking for bugs and bug remnants due to the whole hyperfocus on getting every. last. one. thing I’ve got, but also afterward I felt like I needed one of those Silkwood showers.
Spent most of tonight delousing a child but I’ve come on here to say WHOO HOOO.
November 5, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Spent most of tonight delousing a child but I’ve come on here to say WHOO HOOO.
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I found my old knit kit. 🥲
November 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I found my old knit kit. 🥲
Made pita chips to go with lunch. I should make pita chips more often.
November 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Made pita chips to go with lunch. I should make pita chips more often.
My sugar spoon, let me show you.
November 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
My sugar spoon, let me show you.
I did dramatic readings of candidate statements for Mike while we sorted out our ballots.
It made the process very entertaining and I highly recommend it.
It made the process very entertaining and I highly recommend it.
November 4, 2025 at 6:10 AM
I did dramatic readings of candidate statements for Mike while we sorted out our ballots.
It made the process very entertaining and I highly recommend it.
It made the process very entertaining and I highly recommend it.
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i owe so many video game designers an apology
November 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
i owe so many video game designers an apology