Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire

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Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· 26d

My son is keeping watch while I deal with my headache.

An extreme closeup of my chonky brown and black mackerel tabby cat, semi-loafing on the back of the couch but still alert. His green eyes seem to scrutinize something off-camera.

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· 27d

Welp. No wonder I’ve lost my voice now.

Screenshot from AirNow.gov showing the air quality for me area. The AQI is 329, and the chart indicator pointing to the dark red area marked Hazardous.

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· Jul 14

Sun's out, tongue's out.

A closeup pic of Giles, my chonky brown and black mackerel tabby cat, as he lounges on my carpeted office floor in the late afternoon sun. Eyes closed, he concentrates on his grooming. His bright pink tongue is fully on display as he cleans one front paw. The pink makes a pretty contrast to the green of his frog-patterned bow tie collar.

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· Jul 11

Currently trying (and failing) to figure out how my Paizo computer monitors were packed originally so I can get them safely into their boxes for return. My assistant is eager but not actually helping. 😅

Giles, my chonky brown and black mackerel tabby cat, sits inside a large cardboard box that's been tipped onto its side. He has an expression of focused interest.

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· Jul 10

Really, Xfinity? An outage? There's not even bad weather today. *cries in freelancer on a deadline*

Screenshot from the Xfinity app, showing a red bar with the words "There's an outage in your area."

Below it: Xfinity Gateway Offline

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· Jul 7

Just wrapped our last Paizo Edit meeting with the full team. I'm in my emotions. Gods, I love this crew. Giles even came to say goodbye to everyone with me. The good boy knows I'm sad, so he's sticking close to me.

A portrait pic of my chonky brown and black mackerel tabby cat, looking toward my desk as he lounges atop the cat condo in my office. One paw rests on my desk. In the background is a bookshelf full of Paizo books and board games, including Pathfinder Quest.

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· Jul 2

Tough day during a tough week. But look at this handsome boy! He loves me, and I'm holding onto that. And you know what? Giles loves you too. 💜

My chonky brown and black mackerel tabby cat lounging on my gray couch like the polite little man he is. One front paw is bent back in a relaxed pose, and he looks up and slightly to the side of the viewer with a sweet kitty smile. His green eyes are matched by the green of his bow tie collar.

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· Jun 26

By law, Indiana caps unemployment benefits at $390 / week. I just found out that COBRA will cost me $1,526.05 / month to cover both me + spouse. And then there’s rent, meds, utilities, food … Definitely looks like crowdfunding will need to happen while I continue the job search. 😣

Screenshot from Indiana’s unemployment Claimant Handbook. Text:

WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM WEEKLY BENEFIT AMOUNT?

The maximum weekly benefit is $390.00. This amount is set by Indiana law.

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· Jun 22

He finally realized I have the window open.

A sunny day. Giles, my chonky brown and black mackerel tabby cat, sits on the windowsill in my office with his nose up by the window screen. He's lit in subtle rainbows from the botanical suncatcher cling on the window.

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· Jun 21

Advertise your Bluesky account with a Simpsons image

Lisa Simpson happily counting off with her fingers as she says, "My interests include music, science, justice, animals, shapes, feelings ..."

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· Jun 20

Oh, to be a cat contentedly relaxing in a sunbeam.

Giles, my chonky brown and black mackerel tabby cat, resting on the carpeted floor of my office. He's backlit by afternoon sun, his ears aglow and one front paw illuminated in a sunbeam.

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· Jun 17

Pressure changes have me feeling like I don’t know which way is up. And apparently, I’m not the only one feeling the effects of today’s weather. Spouse, who is in Chicago, sent me an update this morning that made me laugh.

Screenshot of a Discord message which reads: “There is a total squirrel-pocalypse going on outside of my office at work. They can sense the storm coming and are all over the place.”

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· Jun 13

Today in "sun's out, tum's out": a Giles blep!

My chonky brown and black mackerel tabby cat, lounging in the afternoon sun on my carpeted office floor. He stretches out to showcase his magnificent belly flood as his tongue darts up around his nose.

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· Jun 12

Tornado activity knocked out power. Internet is slow, when it works at all, but let's see if this posts successfully. We're still sheltering a bit longer to be safe. Giles tucked himself into the sink.

A big brown and black mackerel tabby cat looking oddly content as he rests in a bathroom sink. He's only marginally illuminated, thanks to the flashlight on the rim of the sink.

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· Jun 6

*slaps side of box* This big boi can fit so many adventures in it! Excited to finally have my hands on Pathfinder Quest! I was its Editing Lead. Working on such a complex project taught me a ton about board games. Having it arrive now—as I celebrate my third year at Paizo—makes it even sweeter.

Selfie in my office as I hold the GIGANTIC Pathfinder Quest box up to my face. Behind me are various signs:

"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be " (Douglas Adams)

TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· Jun 3

Laughing so hard at this review for my book title generator. It’s exactly the silliness I had in mind when I added “deadly” and “pickles” as table entries. 😅 Thank you so much, @vorpalcoil.bsky.social! I really needed this today.

A 5-star itchio review by user Vorpal Coil for Bookfinder:

“The Ultimate Compendium of Deadly Pickles, a rare volume in pristine condition. It's dark red cover opens to reveal a hidden item inside (a pickle, presumably deadly).”

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· Jun 3

Today, the governor of my state had the audacity to declare June "nuclear family month" in a coded proclamation saying "Take back the rainbow!" But no matter what he says, June is still #PrideMonth! 🏳️‍🌈 The Power of Pride bundle includes "Elsewhere," my fic about current events and not looking away.

THE POWER OF PRIDE promotional image in watercolor, featuring an illustration of a cute cyclops with long, purple hair, a purple eye, and wearing a rainbow tie-dye sundress as she holds a rainbow-colored umbrella. Beside her is a happy, black cat. By the figure's legs is a box for a project in the bundle: ELSEWHERE—a figure in yellow and blue sits backwards on a chair on a porch, gazing thoughtfully out at the night while it rains gently.

Info text reads:
The Power Of Pride
itch.io bundle
June 1 - July 6
Just one of 396 Projects made by Queer Creators!
$60 with wallpaper bonus pack, or $10+ PWYW

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· Jun 1

A distinguished gentleman lost in thought.

Giles, my chonky brown and black mackerel tabby cat, sits semi-upright in the corner of my gray couch. He gazes thoughtfully toward something behind the viewer, his front paws crossed at the wrist and resting lightly on the arm of the couch. Behind him, a portion of a dark green throw is visible.

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· May 30

Oh, hey! I have something in the Review Something TTRPG bundle! #TableJam26 inspired me to make Bookfinder: A Compendium of Title Generators for Myriad Genres—for when your players unexpectedly decide their characters want to browse a random shop or library, or when you need a tome for a loot drop.

Banner cover art for Bookfinder: A Compendium of Title Generators for Myriad Genres, by me. Vintage-style script against a parchment background, with vintage-style art of a black cat standing atop a short stack of books and looking at the tomes with curiosity.

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· May 28

Tonight, for the first time since OCTOBER, I am actually in my bedroom and in a real bed! I used the long holiday weekend to finish cleaning the walls of as much bedbug residue as possible, then set up a new mattress. I think Giles is as happy as I am. Look at my boy. 🥰

An angled perspective of my chonky brown and black mackerel tabby cat asleep atop a navy comforter. He's on his side, floofy belly up, with front paws curled contentedly up by his chest. One back foot dominates the foreground, beans on display, and his tail pokes up between his legs. His eyes are closed and he looks like he's smiling.

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· May 27

Just got back from today's medical appointment and Giles has opinions about my daring to be gone for two hours. He was actually waiting at the door for me this time. 💙😭

My chonky brown and black mackerel tabby cat loafs atop the back of my couch, looking in my direction with a disgruntled expression.

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· May 26

Giles reading over my shoulder as I relax on my day off.

My big brown and black mackerel tabby cat sem-loafing on the back of my couch, his green eyes looking down and past the viewer. A row of colorful books is visible atop the shelf behind the couch.

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· May 21

TFW Mom thinks you want pets but you're actually trying to tell her you want your favorite toy.

My chonky brown and black mackerel tabby cat lounges on my carpeted office floor, looking over his shoulder to the viewer with a deadpan expression on his face. Behind him, the lower shelf of a bookcase is visible, various sketch edition Pathfinder rulebooks on display.

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· May 14

Unbothered. Moisturized. Happy. In his lane. Focused. Flourishing.

Giles, my chonky brown and black mackerel tabby cat, lounging on taupe carpet with his front legs stretched out in front of him. His eyes are closed, and his head is illuminated by the afternoon sun coming in through the window behind him.

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· Apr 24

Giles apparently has opinions about how I rearranged my shelves.

An extremely close shot of my chonky brown and black tabby cat as he sticks his nose right up to my shelf of pocket-sized Pathfinder and Starfinder books.

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· Apr 23

When you’re trying to do a little work on your WIP cat board game but the cat who inspired it decides he wants cuddles.

Selfie as I sit at my desk, looking at the camera as I hold my chonky brown and black mackerel tabby cat. He hugs my chest possessively.

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· Apr 18

We're under a tornado watch now in my part of Indiana. I was moving stuff into the interior bathroom in case we need to take shelter (backup battery, etc) and a very concerned Giles had to investigate the bathtub.

My brown and black mackerel tabby cat sits alert and wide-eyed in my bathtub.

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· Apr 17

Ah, to be a kitty in a sunbeam and rainbows.

Giles, my big brown and black mackerel tabby cat lounges on my carpeted bedroom floor. His head and neck are lifted slightly off the floor as he looks to the viewer. His front legs are outstretched towards the dresser barely visible in the image, and his back legs reach towards the wall behind him. All of him is bathed in rainbows cast from the sun catcher on the window.

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· Apr 17

Massive THANK YOU to the kind, generous (and anonymous) soul who sent me three bags of MCAS-safe coffee from my Throne wishlist! It arrived today, a full day earlier than tracking told me to expect it.

My hand holding up a good-sized, unopened cardboard box in the light of my window.

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer· Apr 16

Guardian Giles keeping watch.