Did manage some savings via ordering an inflatable neck collar online (saves $30!) but this is still going to be EXPENSIVE as fuck. So, please, PWYW comms are open!

This is amazing! I’m so happy with my Canyon gift!

Well… I don’t want to be back online. But I’m… Really going to need help with Izzy’s neuter. Normally, I could make it work. But he’s cryptorchid. He needs this done asap. He can get neutered January 27th. Went in regarding a double ear infection today that just took my savings 🙃

I always told Oakland that when he was done, I would be too. And I hate myself for breaking that promise to him. I should have just stuck to my word that same night. Wouldn’t be dealing with this shit anymore if I had. Now I’m stuck.

Worked together with @finder-keyper.bsky.social to make this piece of modern AU Izzy. I did the outline and flat colors. He assisted with shading and highlights, as well as a few minor edits. We’re both hyped for Pillion which prompted the idea.

peak couple dynamic 😌 *stede's definition of fun can range from "community theater" to "izzy with a sword" depending on circumstances #gentlefiddle

Also, please forgive the handle change! A few people I know are on here now. Really want to keep SOME parts of my life out of their sight. Don’t know their account handles or I’d just block. So changing mine to be less like my IG/Threads one to deter them. Hopefully.

If someone bought something, don’t come up to the counter repeatedly to ask if I think the buyers will change their minds. Had an item waiting to be wrapped yesterday. Same woman asked MULTIPLE times if I thought they’d change their minds about it, the last of it in stock. I just… What?

It's Cyber Monday! If you are online today, you are obligated to buy something! So why not buy this digital calendar, packed with beautiful Izzy centric art? All proceeds split between Grassroots Gaza and Lambda Literary. yearofbelongingcalendar.bigcartel.com

I noticed Izzy staring at something, intrigued. He kept tilting. I thought maybe he saw a spider or something so I went over. He was seeing his reflection in my iPad screen 😂

Eagerly awaiting the US release of Pillion. Still. I’ve been waiting for MONTHS. I wanna see it so bad. Leather? BDSM? Motorcycles? Alexander Skarsgård? Yes, please! 🤤

Got home, had playtime outside, go him dinner, now he’s asleep with his head in my lap. He’s a daddy’s boy.

I’ve got a DINOSAUR.

4 hours sleep. Back hurts from shoveling wet snow. Freezing cold with no jacket or gloves. But now off to work. Late 🙃

I’ve had a tattoo design in mind for a few years. I’d told a former friend about it, one who stabbed me in the back. I just found out they went and got the tattoo themselves. This isn’t a generic thing like flowers or clock. This is a unique combination of two things we both love. Not a coincidence.

I mean… 😂

Someone’s happy it’s snowing. Not me. But someone. Sorry about the music, forgot to pause it while we were out.

We said online Lego and JellyCat are excluded from the sales. We put signs on the doors saying they’re excluded from the sales. Customers bring those to the counter. We remind them they’re not part of the sales. Customers:

I was telling a customer that the scanner wasn’t working right, and that it’s stopped working several times during the day. We were laughing about it. And my coworker whispered at me, seriously, to stop complaining. We were joking about it not wanting to work today. I wasn’t ACTUALLY complaining! 🙄

stede leads their escape while izzy gets the last word 😊 #stizzy

Work provides us lunch for Black Friday and small business Saturday. I asked if it’s possible to do one pizza half cheese. I don’t mind pulling off pepperoni but it takes half the cheese with it. Well… they got me my own personal pizza instead!

Quote of the day: It smells like a warm grandma farted. No, I will not provide context.

Okay. Got my pre-work stress rant out with my friend. Warned her she’ll probably get a post-work one, too. Time to get dressed. Going in earlier than usual.

At least one of us getting some sleep before I have to go to work.

📝 #ofmd #gentlebeard

I remember

I should be asleep. But Izzy decided 6am was play time. I’ve been up for an hour because of him. If I let myself go back to sleep, I know I’ll miss my alarm and be late for work. On a normal day, I’d manage. But one of the busiest days of the year? Really? End me…

Oh no poor Cliff😭, he just wanted to suck off a pretty twink🥺

If you want to buy toys or baby gear, but want to support small, my job is really nice! Free shipping if you spend 100. We only ship to the US though. In order notes, tell them Matt told you about the store! modernnaturalbaby.com

ok let's do this~ i made this for myself, but figured i could post the prompt list if anyone else wanted to join

Poor Izzy has no idea what just happened 😂 Labyrinth is on TV. I just found it. Right as Magic Dance started. Totally didn’t grab him and start dancing with him while singing along.

A really good mail day for Izzy!

Oh my god, I love Chewy. An unexpected surprise today!

We’re expecting snow tomorrow. Measurable snow. Fuuuuck. Maybe it’ll keep people away from the store…

if you need something to read (or reread) today, allow me to tempt you with Winter Heat by @kalansphantomff.bsky.social for some needy omega Stede deliciousness 😌🍆💦✨ archiveofourown.org/works/57925222 #ofmdfanart #ofmdnsfw #gentlebeard

26% off everything until tomorrow at midnight! Support small businesses!

Pray for your friends working this weekend. It’s me. I’m your friends. Pray for me.

No thoughts. Head empty.

I had a dream Con uploaded videos/photos of him in nothing but some gray boxers. Mostly ass shots. But still… 🤤

I tend to flip my calendar a few days early. I’m weird. But… I forgot I’d made this for December. Just started crying. I ordered this in December last year. I had no way of knowing, obviously. December sucks for me. I wanted happy stuff on my calendar. But it just made me cry instead.

we continue wanksgiving with more #steddyhands where izzy is the main course 😌 #ofmdnsfw

My neighbor came over with some extra turkey, mashed potatoes, and a roll, because she knew I had no plans for today. And gave me a new friend! I introduced Ned to Fiyero. They got off to a rocky start. Ned called him a ‘pompous prick’, so… #OurFlagMeansFall2025 (an attempt at) Friendsgiving!

thanksgiving, more like wanksgiving (thank tumblr for that one)~ but its a day of feasting either way, so here's an older #steddyhands piece to celebrate the occasion 🤭 #ofmdnsfw

Me, thinking I can talk to planned parenthood for help with T… Fuck you, Trump.

NGL. Still hurt over the rude as fuck comment on my last rug. I miss making rugs, and keep looking at my supplies, but I can’t bring myself to finish the other two I had started. It genuinely hurt me that much. I get it’s not everyone’s style. That’s fine. But being a dick about it? Really?

Huskies don’t have bones.

quite possibly the best c0mmission ive ever had the pleasure to draw. #ofmd #ofmdfanart #izzyhands