#Ask Amy

[amy-r0z3]

Hi Amy! What would you say your fave memory with Sonic is? And have an amazing day/night!!^^

Hmm, I dunno...I really enjoy spending time with Sonic and we've made TONS of memories together. My favorite memory would be going to Twinkle Park, it was awesome! Going on all the rides and eating tons of snacks! And plus, we got in for free! ο(=•ω＜=)ρ⌒☆

[sonic-takeover]

Amy fanart🫶🏼

-💤

OH MY GOSH THIS IS SO PRETTY!!! You're such a talented artist, 💤!! Awww I had so much fun with Peach that day! Thanks so much for the artwork! I'll cherish it forever!

*she puts it up on her fridge*

[agent-spinel]

Agent Spinel of G.U.N. reporting for duty!

Hello! I'm Amy Rose, but you can also call me Spinel. I work under G.U.N. and help lead the fight against Eggman and other threats. We're all fighting for a safer world. If you see anything suspicious, let me know, alright?

Oh, also feel free to ask me anything! I might not be able to answer because of information clearance and all, but I'll do my best to help out where I can!

Tags

a day off - idle thoughts and chatter

gem in the rough - reblogs and conversations

clearance granted - asks and answers

Admin and other info below cut!

Admin here!

I'm an adult! My pronouns vary, they/them is generally safe though. Spinel is an adult and uses she/they and is part of the Black Arms Shadow AU along with @full-solar-eclipse and @ultimate-black-cannon. Shadow never came down to earth, and thus a lot of events have changed drastically or not happened at all.

Rules

NSFW is PROHIBITED. You will be blocked, and I will turn anon asks off if I get NSFW on anon. This is your only warning.

No discrimination.

No hate-mail.

Shipping is okay, but I may choose not to interact with any ships I choose.

Other RP blogs and other Amy blogs are welcome to interact!

This blog is part of a Discord server; if you'd like to gain access to viewing this story more in-depth, feel free to join!

[preservationofnormalcy]

Alright folks, Amy's gotta head off to pick up her kids. Thanks for coming, Amy.

This was soooo fun. I'd love to come by again.

It was great to have you, I really appreciate you coming. Have a good night, folks.

[askamydaily]

FINALLY ...

I don't have to care about gender reveal parties.

(The following column runs in newspapers across the country on May 24th, 2024)

Dear Readers: After 21 years writing the “Ask Amy” column, I’m announcing that I’m leaving this space. My final column will run at the end of June.

I’m healthy, happy, and 64-years-old. This is a decision I’ve been wrestling with for over a year.

When I was first hired by the Chicago Tribune to write an advice column after Ann Landers’ death, I was a middle-aged single mother. My daughter Emily and I moved from our long-time home in Washington DC and relocated to Chicago. 

[Emily and Amy, Freeville, NY. Photo by Chris Walker for the Chicago Tribune]

My welcome to Chicago was to deliver a solo performance of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” in front of 35,000 baseball fans during the 7th inning stretch of a Cubs game at Wrigley Field.

This turned out to be a metaphor for my experience writing this column, which has been an exuberant and sometimes nerve-wracking effort of trying to hit the right notes before a huge audience. 

After several great years in Chicago, Emily left for college and I moved back to my tiny hometown of Freeville, NY (pop. 505), to spend time with my sisters, aunts and cousins, and to be with my mother at the end of her life. 

My experiences have mirrored those of many of my readers. For me, these last two decades have been about the intensity and consequences of both love and loss. 

After returning home, I promptly tumbled into a Hallmark Channel plotline, when I fell in love with and quickly married a man I’ve known since childhood (we grew up on neighboring dairy farms). My husband Bruno and I then blundered into the oftentimes awkward blending of our family of five daughters. 

[2008, Freeville, NY]

I became a stepmother, and then a grandmother, all before I believed I was ready. 

My mother and her three wonderful sisters are gone, now. A niece and nephew died, tragically, while in their teens. Much of my recent life has been absorbed by caregiving, mourning, and recovery.

Day in, day out -- over the last two decades – readers have generously shared their own vulnerabilities about many of our common experiences. I’m grateful that we’ve been able to help each other.

I’ve burned through eight laptops, opened bushels of postal mail, written columns in the car, on board planes, in hospital waiting rooms, on my honeymoon, and at my mother’s bedside. During this time, I’ve also written two books, a screenplay, and scores of essays. 

Doing this work has sent me into therapy. It has inspired me to explore the teachings of world religions, and to seek the insight of thinkers like Joseph Campbell and Carl Jung. I’ve quoted the wisdom of Maya Angelou, Joni Mitchell and Fred Rogers -- as well as dozens of poets, social scientists and psychologists. 

I’ve made my share of mistakes, been well-pranked – at least twice (that I know of), and learned how to apologize, ask for forgiveness, and to forgive other people for their own mistakes. Inspired by readers’ dilemmas, I’ve also worked hard to mend fractured family relationships and to be a better friend.

My personal experiences are a reminder that we humans can’t really control what happened before or what happens next. Joy, like grief, comes at you in such unexpected ways. That’s why it is so important to pay attention. I’ve learned to do that.

Being an advice-giver has challenged me to be aware of cultural, social, and relationship trends -- and to appreciate the quirks of human behavior.

When readers get frustrated by my lengthy answers to sometimes petty problems, they will often suggest that I should just tell people to “get a life!,” but I think that wrestling with our questions – from the quotidian to the profound – is living.

For the next month, I’ll continue to publish fresh columns and rerun some favorites. After that, my fantasy is to drive an RV across the country, visiting people I’ve met through this work who have challenged me and tantalized readers with their anonymous requests for advice.

In my hometown, I’m opening a little lending library. You can find me on social media, through my Asking Amy newsletter, at amydickinson.com, or at the Freeville Literary Society on Main Street – talking books with kids and offering advice to anyone who asks.

Love,

Amy

[coochiequeens]

Does her attitude towards a baby suck? Yes. Does Ask Amy admit that it also sucks to insist crafters make stuff for people with no real connection to them? No. Am I biased as a knitter myself. Yes.

By Amy Dickinson

Dear Amy: My son’s ex-wife, “Tammy,” recently had a baby with her new husband.

Tammy also has two children with my son. I recently made slippers for my grandsons and sent the slippers to them. I told my son about it, and now he’s asking me to make a pair of slippers for the new baby. I don’t think I need to, as that baby is not my grandchild.

Should I go along with this, or is there a nice way to say that the child means nothing to me, so I’m not interested in doing it? After all, the ex-wife is the one who left the marriage when she cheated on my son with her new husband. – Curious Granny

Dear Granny: Hmmm. Let’s see. Is there a nice way to say, “This baby means nothing to me and so I’m not interested in doing anything for the child?”

I’ve called an imaginary conclave among all of the sages whose wisdom I trust the most, and all agree that your position and attitude about this baby is exclusionary and unkind. This child is the sibling of your grandchildren. Your grandchildren must be encouraged and allowed to accept and love this child. Why? Because it is best for everyone.

Your son is obviously encouraging/forcing you to accept this baby as the sibling of your beloved grandchildren. Good for him. Acceptance on your part makes your son’s life easier and more peaceful. It helps to integrate all of the children into a sibling group.

If you want to give gifts only to your grandchildren, you should send these gifts to your son’s address, not to his ex-wife’s address.

Furthermore, you holding on to an angry attitude toward your son’s ex-wife leads to you passively punishing your grandchildren, who are her children. Let your son carry his own water. You should work much harder to maintain a neutral attitude toward her, and a loving attitude toward all of the children involved.

Yes the baby is innocent but first the mom cheats and breaks up her family and then she asks her former MIL to make stuff for her son? That's balls. Yes the grandma should just mail stuff to her sons place for now on, mailing it to her place was just rubbing it in.

Exactly how does being irritated at being asked to knit or crochet stuff for others "unkind" but those who ask in the first place aren't entitled?

[askrosesandhammers]

{ A female trainer with pink hair was trying to adjust her camera, with the help of her Pokemon.}

"Is this thing on, Rosy?"

"Ton! Tinkaton!"

"That's great!"

The female, pink haired trainer and her Tinkaton both looked at the camera as they happily smiled and waved at the device.

"Hi there! My name's Amelia Rose or Amy Rose! I live in a far away region called Emerald City with my friends and Pokemon. Speaking of Pokemon. this is my Tinkaton named Rosy, say hi Rosy."

"Tinkaton!" 👋

"Oh, you're so cute Rosy! Well, if you have any questions to ask feel free, and take your time so don't be shy!^^"

"Ton, Tinkaton!"

"I guess that's all I have to say then. Take care everyone, and bye!" 👋

[the-black-dragons-den]

These pop up in my article feed all the time, and I usually really like Amy's advice, but also every time I see her face it feels like I'm looking at my future self. Like, I think that's exactly what I'm going to look like at her age.

And idk, there's something very comforting about that? Like, she's successful, she looks happy, if that's future me, I've got a good shot?

[yesioarts]

Resting my arm for 3 days is LAME since I haven't been able to draw, HOWEVER I will take this opportunity to test my drawing abilities. Send me an ask (preferably Sonic themed) and I'll do my best to draw out an answer 😼 asking about Whisper's day? Tangle's daily activities? How the hell Jewel handles stress so well? Ask away (please)

[rooniearts]

he's so good at this you guys

[freevillelitsociety]

I have been eager to share my own love of reading and books, and so I decided to open my own little lending library on Main Street in my small hometown.

[amy-r0z3]

BABY!!!

Leave or YEET!!!!!

UH- UHM UHHHHHH UH..HUH- UUHHHHHHHHHH

DANCE!!!1111!!!

[sonic-takeover]

OMGOMGOMG- WE HAVE A CLUB! Yipeeeeeee!!! Also, great choice with your fav eggman! And hi shadowwww! Don’t ask questions! You’re in the Sanrio club now, I don’t wanna hear that “where am I and who are you” bull >:( oh, also I brought happy meals-

-💤

I only eat unhappy meals. Right Shadow? He's so cool~

Why? Because I'm not happy I'm being forced to hang out with you? Sure.

Hey, Shadow, be nice. I for one am glad you're coming out of your shell to hang out with us, Eggman!

Aww thanks Ames! Can I call you Ames?

Uh... Amy is fine.

Right!

Hey Shadow who's your favorite Sanrio character?

.......... The.... Um. The white bunny. Whatever her name is.

Cinnamoroll?

Yes.

He's actually a dog.

... I'm gonna pretend you didn't say that.

[agent-spinel]

Seems like things are quiet for now. That's good! How's everyone doing?

[preservationofnormalcy]

OOC: hey folks, going to have to pause the event. Ironically, my dog isn’t acting like himself today and my wife wants to take him to the vet. You can keep sending in asks for Amy and I’ll see if I can get some queued or drafted for tomorrow (though of course it’ll be one day ‘in the canon’).

[askamydaily]

Great news: I've left my syndicated "Ask Amy" advice column and have started a new venture -- a lending library in my hometown.