Tomorrow's the last day of my home dialysis training. Soon, I'll be able to return to the things I love doing most--including streaming! Watch the channel for my return, Rangers! twitch.tv/SammyBear

We are excited to announce that we are now releasing our podcasts on YouTube! Starting now all our current podcasts will be uploaded onto YouTube the same time as every other platform. Starting with our currently Actual Play, New Visions Univeristy www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Slightly bad news. I have to delay my PD training because my catheter moved. So, until I can get back to the access center to have it assessed, I can't start training. *Sigh* I just have to remind myself, "It's only a temporary delay." 😑

Got home to a steak, ale & cheese stew in the slow cooker AND to two of my Kickstarter games (Flamecraft Duals and Thief's Market) at my doorstep! A good way to end the day! @cbalchemy.bsky.social

2024 was the year of my stroke. 2025 became a year of recovery and rebound. If all goes according to plan, 2026 will be the year I return to the things I love: Writing, streaming and figuring out how to music right! My return to HITRECORD and more games on Twitch is nigh!

Still recovering from my procedure, but I feel well enough to stream! Drop by and say hello! We start at 5:30pm PT...with beta access to an upcoming deckbuilder. Riftblade. Starting soon! twitch.tv/SammyBear #Riftblade #beta #twitchstreamer

Ready for my procedure!

It's been a while since I bought some stuff from one of my favorite authors, Brandon Sanderson. Still have the signed copies of "Mistborn" and "Elantris" from my B&N employment days, too! @dragonsteelbooks.com

Breakfast, adulting...then I SHALL STREAM! 12:30pm PT, y'all! twitch.tv/SammyBear

One more week until I get a long-awaited procedure. Then another few weeks until I get a semblance of my life back. I'm nervous, but excited for what's to come. Maybe more time to stream, more hours open for TTRPG peeps...more open time to hang with IRL friends! 🩵

A roguelite beat-'em-up? I'M IN! It's #Absolum! Streaming shortly! twitch.tv/SammyBear #twitch #twitchstreamer

I'll be open and honest. Sometimes, I hate myself and the conditions that have hit me. I feel broken and inferior. Sometimes, I remember what I survived and I feel strong. The bad days are mentally rough, albeit temporary. The good days feel uplifting, but equally fleeting.

Guys, we're getting MAWWIED! 💖

That...was...chaos! AND I LOVED IT! Thanks again to Denyzn, LightenRoSE and @danyansenpai.bsky.social for an absolute riot of a game stream session! Jackbox, Overcooked 2 and Ravenswatch (which we couldn't get enough of). Be sure to follow them all! #twitch

Today. 1pm PT. There will be a stream! Plus, Denyzn, LightenRoSE and @danyansenpai.bsky.social will be there! It's an impromptu (mostly) Batch Party! Be sure to join us! twitch.tv/SammyBear

Work sprung a surprise wedding party for @gmhina.bsky.social and me yesterday, and I had to push my dialysis to noon today. So no stream. But there may be one tomorrow. Details incoming if it happens!

Long day today. Work, dialysis, then a CPAP titration that's combined with an on-site sleep study. I'll probably only be home for about an hour. Then not again until tomorrow morning. 😵 All in the name of better health. I've gotta remember that...

TIL about the existence of a Dunkelzahn/Mountainshadow plush. 👀 #shadowrun #earthdawn

Change of plans. No, not the wedding. The ring. The #Stormlight by #Thorum. Inspired by the Brandon Sanderson saga of the same name ("The Stormlight Archive"). And my new wedding ring! It's absolutely exquisite. Thanks to the folks at Thorum for this awesome piece! 💖🌩💖 #BrandonSanderson #Wedding

Test complete! Sound levels were adjusted, elements moved...all's ready! Big thanks to: @carrionfinch.bsky.social for the BIT BOMB! 😝 @bubbalubber.bsky.social for the resub (2 1/4 months and counting!) @gmhina.bsky.social for being tech support! My loyal Rangers! Thanks for your patience!

he test is happening...SOON! (Finally) 5:30pm PT! twitch.tv/SammyBear

Because I had an eye exam retest yesterday and my dialysis shortly, I'm forced to switch the stream test to sometime after "Wyvern's Mark". I'll announce the start time once WM finishes! twitch.tv/SammyBear

Sooooo...how's my wedding ring look? It'll be on my finger after Sept. 27th, when @gmhina.bsky.social and I exchange vows! #wedding #marriage

Actually, I may need to delay the stream test. I should explain. I had a brief issue during dialysis yesterday. I started whiting out and felt nauseous at the start of the last hour. They laid me back and gave me oxygen, and I started feeling better shortly after.

CRUD! I had to run errands! How about 6pm for the stream test? Twitch.tv/SammyBear

Hey. Hey! HEEEEY!!! ...I'm back, babies! And this time, I made SURE to back up my set-up! Tuesday, 9/9, we game and test OBS settings. 5pm PT! Then, the fun starts again every Saturday at noon PT! twitch.tv/SammyBear

I have many questions, random cryptic cookie fortune... #fortune #whatdoyouknowthatidonotcookie

It begins... Shadowrun: Anarchy 2.0, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/bla...

I TOO AM HERE Go show some love!

Look, I have conflicting feelings about Jared Leto as an actor. Despite those feelings, I'm stupid-excited for this! youtu.be/YShVEXb7-ic?...

What a fantastic night to have a curse...or two! #draculascurse #cthulhuscurse #retroplusgames #boardgame #Kickstarter

UPDATE: I'm expected to be on home dialysis as soon as mid-November. That means I'll be able to regain most of my evenings. Which means I can pursue some of my passions again: tabletop, game streaming, writing...all that stuff! Sammy's (hopefully) returning, y'all!

I AM ALSO HERE! Starting shortly! twitch.tv/gmhina

@gmhina.bsky.social's donothon might be over...but we're still trying to survive summer. If you can help, please do! If not...we still love you! #summerhelp

Just a bit over an hour left for Hina's Donothon! Drop by and say hello! twitch.tv/GMHina

These math rocks crumchy

They're back at it AGAIN for DAY 2! twitch.tv/gmhina

OVER 10 HOURS AND THEY'RE STILL GOING! And their new #Vtuber model is adorable! Drop in and say hello! twitch.tv/gmhina #twitch

PSST! Hey! Just a tad more than 30 minutes until Hina's Donothon! Ready to go be a sweet bean and show them love? 10am PT! twitch.tv/gmhina #twitch #twitchstreamer

Changed my Friday session to Saturday morning this week. So I get to rock my weekend "rolled out of bed" look on the dialysis chair. #Health

I'm tired, y'all. This whole routine is exhausting. But I'm still sticking to the battle. Hell or high water, I'll see my way to the other side of this fight. 🏥💖

Their law firm cannot take on any more clients for this particular case, but there is still a form you can fill out to add your voice. #TTRPG devs, this includes you too. #boardgames #indie #tariffs #boardgames #tabletop #gaming

Picking up the pieces of my life is hard after a major medical episode. Trying to find time to stream between appointments has been hard. But that hasn't stopped me from letting my geek flag fly! Hey, @bandainamcousa.bsky.social, what do you think of my new stud? 😁🕹

We return to Ashdale Heights as our Omens work to stop the apocalypse once again! Come join us at 6 PM Pacific tonight!! Twitch.tv/GMHina | #apocalypsekeys | #campaign | #evilhat | @evilhat.bsky.social |

Mystery, treachery, and...flowers? It's more "Tales of Drastrea", starting soon! twitch.tv/GMHina

The procedure went well! I'm home with a slight bit of pain (expected) but otherwise feeling great!

Today's my catheter replacement procedure. Happens in just a bit less than two hours. I'm nervous, but it should go smoothly.

CHAOS!!! We're playing R.E.P.O. with the Goober Squad+! twitch.tv/SammyBear

I (finally) got around to uploading the last TWO "Yars Rising" playthroughs! Check them out here: youtube.com/@SammyBearPlays If you enjoy this or my writing (hitrecord.org/users/ArcaneVenom), please feel free to support me through Ko-fi! ko-fi.com/sammybearplays