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Norm the Dragonbear @unknownbear.bsky.social · 14h

So the biopsy for mom came back.

Cancer diagnosis confirmed. Invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue with keritanization.

Treatable, but still traumatic for me. My brain isn't handling the news very well.

I'm just gonna hang out with mom and play some games tonight.

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the double bi @ladysummoner.bsky.social · 1d

You procrastinate, and then you write the fucking paper the way the gods and nature intended. Several hours before it's due, high off either caffeine, nicotine, sugar, drugs, and PANIC.

Fuck AI.

Dane 🔜 NYCC AA L-34 @monkeyminion.com · 2d

I wrote a 15 page report on heraldic symbolism in medieval armor and weapon design for my art history class the night before it was due (8am class). Made up 90% of it (only found one book for reference) and got an A. GenAI could fucking never.

wrote 20 pages on Faulkner's The Bear four hours before final papers were due on trucker pills and coffee and cigarettes and got an A, fuck you.
You people couldn't hang with real slackers.
finn
wokeupchic • 4d
It's fuck Al till your homework due in 25 minutes

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Norm the Dragonbear @unknownbear.bsky.social · 3d

Hello! I'm over here with a fun halloween sale all month! My mom's health is declining with a possible cancer diagnosis on the horizon, so any orders are appreciated!

bsky.app/profile/unkn...

Norm the Dragonbear @unknownbear.bsky.social · 10d

It's Terror Time Again! 🎃
All Halloween Orders are 35% off!
October 1st to October 31st

Specifically looking to take:
🔃 Transformation
🪄 OC/'Sona Redesigns
🎩 OC/'Sona in costume/cosplay
👀 Icons!

Hit me up if you want some spooky content!

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Norm the Dragonbear @unknownbear.bsky.social · 5d

That's within reasonable driving distance! I'm up in Saginaw :3

Norm the Dragonbear @unknownbear.bsky.social · 5d

:o
If you're comfortable telling, what part of Michigan? Am a native Michigander Fur x3

(If you need help moving and I'm withing reasonable driving range, i can help)

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Late Nite Makers @latenitemakers.bsky.social · 8d

Only two days out to the Carrollton Arts and Crafts show on Oct 4th at Carrollton High School in Saginaw, Michigan! We're booth 18! 9am to 4 pm is the time!

It's gonna be warm, but we'll have lots of goodies!

Come and check it out!

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Norm the Dragonbear @unknownbear.bsky.social · 9d

Back home. Biopsy took less than 30 min. Either the doc calls Mom right as the results come back, or she just goes back in 3 weeks.

I'm tired of driving, my shoulders hurt lol

Also, more people need to use their turn signals when swapping lanes. Too many people don't use them at all >:(

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☾ Witch ☾ @bewitchedink.bsky.social · 24d

A universal experience I’m sure
God everyone’s so good at art, it’s unreal 💀

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Norm the Dragonbear @unknownbear.bsky.social · 9d

Welp. Biopsy time for mom.

Anxietyyyy

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Norm the Dragonbear @unknownbear.bsky.social · 9d

Going back down to Detroit today for Mom's biopsy

I would be lying if i said i wasnt nervous

Also, i was cleaning out the weeds in the front yard and i was assaulted by a tree branch and it cut my middle finger

What a fun way to start the day...

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Norm the Dragonbear @unknownbear.bsky.social · 10d

It's Terror Time Again! 🎃
All Halloween Orders are 35% off!
October 1st to October 31st

Specifically looking to take:
🔃 Transformation
🪄 OC/'Sona Redesigns
🎩 OC/'Sona in costume/cosplay
👀 Icons!

Hit me up if you want some spooky content!

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Norm the Dragonbear @unknownbear.bsky.social · 10d

It's Terror Time Again! 🎃
All Halloween Orders are 35% off!
October 1st to October 31st

Specifically looking to take:
🔃 Transformation
🪄 OC/'Sona Redesigns
🎩 OC/'Sona in costume/cosplay
👀 Icons!

Hit me up if you want some spooky content!

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Norm the Dragonbear @unknownbear.bsky.social · 10d

I am a creature of chaos

...however...

if my art supplies aren't properly organized, I will foam at the mouth.

I've had to reorganize my case of charms 3 times this week cause the cats keep knocking the case over and it all scatters.

scree

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reni 🦌🫜 @reniadeb.com · 10d

truth coming out of her well to shame mankind

a frog holds itself upright while poking its upper body out of a manhole cover set in a pavement or road

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Late Nite Makers @latenitemakers.bsky.social · 10d

The wip for the photo box! Still need to use some extra wide washi tape to cover the edges, but it can at least do its job!

Fun fact: the actual box came from Norm's Corsair headset. Reusing cardboard at its finest...at least until we can afford a proper lightbox.

Scissors used for a quick test!

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Norm the Dragonbear @unknownbear.bsky.social · 10d

Since mom and raven both laid down for a nap, I'm going to work on some jewelry. @latenitemakers.bsky.social has an event on Saturday, and we're trying to get as much stuff done before then.

Yaaaaaayyy....

Help

Norm the Dragonbear @unknownbear.bsky.social · 10d

The biopsy was approved and is for 1 pm tomorrow!

Thankfully theres no extra co pay, but we do despretly need to get the oil changed on the car, cause the maintenence light came on about 30 min into the trip yesterday. Thats about 110 bucks right there (for full synthetic)

Hoo boy...

Norm the Dragonbear @unknownbear.bsky.social · 11d

Finally home. The appt was fine. Mom's insurance wanted prior auth for the -biopsy-. So as soon as that goes thru, the biopsy gets scheduled for this week. Which means a second drive down to Detroit!

Also, watching the Dr's face go from "oh, this seems routine" to "serious time/go mode"

Uh oh

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Norm the Dragonbear @unknownbear.bsky.social · 11d

It begins...

Norm the Dragonbear @unknownbear.bsky.social · 11d

Leaving in an hour. Getting very nervous. Also realized due to construction and traffic, we might not get home till 8 or 9 pm. Any extra funds you can spare for us would be amazing, cause It'll go to either gas or food.

Norm the Dragonbear @unknownbear.bsky.social · 12d

I genuinely hate asking this, cause I'd much rather work for it: If you have any spare funds, please consider tossing some our way via Ko-Fi. Anything coming in goes towards gas, food and cancer related medical stuff (meds & copays).

We appreciate anything given our way.

ko-fi.com/unknownbearp...

Buy UnknownBear Productions a Coffee

Become a supporter of UnknownBear Productions today!

ko-fi.com

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Norm the Dragonbear @unknownbear.bsky.social · 12d

Today is appointment day. The gas tank is full, and we have the copay amount. However we have nothing for food for the day. We leave at noon, and we won't be getting home till at least 6 pm.

I'm incredibly anxious about today... If you can spare some meal funds for today, I'd love that <3

Norm the Dragonbear @unknownbear.bsky.social · 12d

I genuinely hate asking this, cause I'd much rather work for it: If you have any spare funds, please consider tossing some our way via Ko-Fi. Anything coming in goes towards gas, food and cancer related medical stuff (meds & copays).

We appreciate anything given our way.

ko-fi.com/unknownbearp...

Buy UnknownBear Productions a Coffee

Become a supporter of UnknownBear Productions today!

ko-fi.com

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Norm the Dragonbear @unknownbear.bsky.social · 12d

I genuinely hate asking this, cause I'd much rather work for it: If you have any spare funds, please consider tossing some our way via Ko-Fi. Anything coming in goes towards gas, food and cancer related medical stuff (meds & copays).

We appreciate anything given our way.

ko-fi.com/unknownbearp...

Buy UnknownBear Productions a Coffee

Become a supporter of UnknownBear Productions today!

ko-fi.com

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Norm the Dragonbear @unknownbear.bsky.social · 12d

I apologize for being rather quiet this past week. There's been a ton of stuff going on family wise and I've just been exhausted. Legit the past 4 days i've slept 12+ hours without intending to.

And it's only probably going to get even more stressful come tomorrow.

Big🧵 incoming.

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Norm the Dragonbear @unknownbear.bsky.social · 12d

I genuinely hate asking this, cause I'd much rather work for it: If you have any spare funds, please consider tossing some our way via Ko-Fi. Anything coming in goes towards gas, food and cancer related medical stuff (meds & copays).

We appreciate anything given our way.

ko-fi.com/unknownbearp...

Buy UnknownBear Productions a Coffee

Become a supporter of UnknownBear Productions today!

ko-fi.com

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Norm the Dragonbear @unknownbear.bsky.social · 12d

I am my mom's primary caretaker. Neither of my 2 siblings live close enough to help, and I genuinely do not think either one of them would help in ANY capacity. When I'm not working, I'm either at mom's side helping her or sleeping. I have Raven here to assist me, but that really only goes so far.

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