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Steeleumbra @umbers36.bsky.social · 10h

I couldn't sleep. My back hurts. I'm bored. And I realized that I haven't posted something non-pg for a self esteem boost in a while. And it's humpday. So here's an edited image from some shots I took of a friend and I a while ago (I have permission to alter/share, just not identify). FYI-my beard.

An artistic edit of a close-up image of men having oral sex, with few personally identifiable features.

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Steeleumbra @umbers36.bsky.social · 11h

The foil let go of most of what I needed. I won't attach anything to the wood until I make my final decision about placement. But, progress. Setting aside now to let my back rest. Lots of standing with this because I do most of my crafting in the kitchen. Back needs some rest.

Grotesque resin alternative face, and textured alt-resin additions, in their general places on white painted wood, as an as-of-now unfinished art piece.

Steeleumbra @umbers36.bsky.social · 13h

In the process of making a video to accompany the piece. Didn't think to start before making the main part of the face, but getting most of the rest. I'll upload it to youtube and share a link when I can after the piece is finished.

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Steeleumbra @umbers36.bsky.social · 13h

One of those nights. Can't sleep and aching. So started working on an art piece. First time using resin alternative without silicone molds. If it comes out okay, I'll list it on my Ko-fi. If not, I'll still share pics of the final. For now, the beginning.

Early stages of an art piece. A grotesque face made with resin alternative, made to look like it's attempting to come through a wall of white painted wood.

The resin alternative face and wood, near heavily dented aluminum foil that is holding puddles of resin alternative.

The same resin alternative face, and foil-held resin alternative puddles, but from a reversed angle.

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Steeleumbra @umbers36.bsky.social · 15h

It's one thing if someone can't afford it NOW, or doesn't have to time for it NOW (it's a DL; you can get it later if you need to wait, no worries). But don't try to make me feel bad just so I'll give you something to collect that you'll never care about anyway.

Steeleumbra @umbers36.bsky.social · 15h

"Sorry but I'm not paying $2 for a short story. Maybe $1? Make it $1 or less, and I'll think about it."

As someone living below the poverty line, I can tell you that if you can't afford $2 to $3 for stories I worked really hard on, you don't need to read them anyway. #ISWIS

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Short Story - We're Angels Now - Steeleumbra's Ko-fi Shop

How would you face certain death? Trell and Sammi have decided how they're going to do it. Now, the wait together is all that matters. An original s...

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Steeleumbra @umbers36.bsky.social · 2d

I somewhat based Trell and Sammi on a couple I follow on Youtube. Their channel is, and their names are, Tyler and Todd (not affiliated and I don't know them; just letting you know who they are).

Steeleumbra @umbers36.bsky.social · 2d

So, this is it. My first scifi short story from the challenge I gave myself for last month. Less than 1,000 words. Story and illustration by me.

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Short Story - We're Angels Now - Steeleumbra's Ko-fi Shop

How would you face certain death? Trell and Sammi have decided how they're going to do it. Now, the wait together is all that matters. An original s...

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Steeleumbra @umbers36.bsky.social · 2d

ko-fi.com/steeledesigns
Not sure how many, but I'll start offering my stories over this week. If there's interest, I'll offer more as I have time to upload, and/or write.
And I'll go by word count. So, under 1,000 wds = 2$. Over 1,000 wds = 3$.
Yes, I do write very short horror stories and flash.

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Steeleumbra @umbers36.bsky.social · 2d

I've been debating what to do with my short stories. I wanted to submit them to magazines, but this late in scary season I don't think my scifi/horror stories would make it to publication until everyone was spookied-out already. So, I'm going to offer DLs through my Ko-fi. 2$ or 3$ each sound good?

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Steeleumbra @umbers36.bsky.social · 3d

Theme song: same words with an updated sound.
And the beginning of first episode should transition the last line, so the theme flows into the "...at WKRP in Cincinnati" jingle to start the show.

Steeleumbra @umbers36.bsky.social · 3d

It's time for a #WKRP In Cincinnati relaunch.
Call it "Living On The Air", incorporate a streaming service (both in show, and IRL for people to stream real music) hosted by descendants and noobs, make the mascot a turkey, and reference the original run (as a big tie in, but not the main focus).

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Steeleumbra @umbers36.bsky.social · 3d

Mash up bands:

Smashing Cranberries

Greyson Kent @greysonkentxxx.bsky.social · 3d

Mash up bands:

Electric Light Oasis

#EngagementPrompt

Timothy @landbeforetim.bsky.social · 3d

Mash up bands:

Suck Hot Chili Peppers

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Steeleumbra @umbers36.bsky.social · 3d

Mash up bands:

Nine Inch Beastie Boys

Greyson Kent @greysonkentxxx.bsky.social · 3d

Mash up bands:

Electric Light Oasis

#EngagementPrompt

Timothy @landbeforetim.bsky.social · 3d

Mash up bands:

Suck Hot Chili Peppers

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Steeleumbra @umbers36.bsky.social · 3d

Mash up bands:

Steam Powered Pixies

Greyson Kent @greysonkentxxx.bsky.social · 3d

Mash up bands:

Electric Light Oasis

#EngagementPrompt

Timothy @landbeforetim.bsky.social · 3d

Mash up bands:

Suck Hot Chili Peppers

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Steeleumbra @umbers36.bsky.social · 3d

I'm waiting for a full week of cool temperatures to pass before I take out my air conditioner, because I want to make sure there isn't a heat snap first...but also because my back went out again, so I'm fucked for lifting anything until it heals.

Steeleumbra @umbers36.bsky.social · 4d

It's after 4am. I can't sleep. So, free cooking tip, because why not. Start to cook ground meats (or substitutes) in some liquid from a jar of pickles (or banana peppers) until the liquid evaporates. Finish by frying, or however other means you'd normally use. The brine adds flavor, and tenderizes.

Steeleumbra @umbers36.bsky.social · 5d

If you really think about it, all RFucK Jr really did was tell everyone that he's likes uncut dick.

Steeleumbra @umbers36.bsky.social · 6d

Anyone else's back just randomly decide to go out on you over the past few days, so instead of going out for coffees with friends you have to stay home with a hot pack, a bottle of advil, and a prayer? Asking for a friend who has a back, and also might be me.

Steeleumbra @umbers36.bsky.social · 6d

Dolly's okay☺️
From her official TikTok:

www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8ASkhnA/

I ain’t dead yet!

TikTok video by Dolly Parton

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Steeleumbra @umbers36.bsky.social · 12d

So...I have to call my dentist's office tomorrow, after confirming my Monday appt, and tell them that for the umpteenth time I need to reschedule because I realized that I actually can't afford the copay like I thought I could.
Don't be poor, people. If you ever have the choice, just don't be poor.

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Scifi Art @scifiart.bsky.social · 18d

Space 1999 set design. Production designer / art direction by Keith Wilson with Michael Ford (Space 1999 first aired 1975-77)

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Steeleumbra @umbers36.bsky.social · 19d

I love the colder seasons we get in the states. But I hate that everything aches like hell during the transition, from summer to autumn. I always start getting backaches and migraines until the in-between time is over.

Steeleumbra @umbers36.bsky.social · 20d

Pretty sure I'm up for the night.
So I'm currently filling my brain with loud 60s music because, sometimes, you need connect with the spirit of some of your pre-life ancestors, and mine seem to include Elvis, the Supremes, Tom Jones, and the Beatles.

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Steeleumbra @umbers36.bsky.social · 20d

It's a night.