Lefty and queer writer, traveler, adventurer, Disnerd, Woke-ie, Samyang Buldak aficionado, silvermuzzle furry, Superman Fan, & D&D fanatic from Boston. Welcomes hullos! NSFW at times. He/him. Profile art by @sketchymouse.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3mvbcz67nd223OK! Cardio clearance is set and everything is lined up. So next Thursday, I get to go have my surgery on my arm and actually begin the healing process.11 Sep 2026 19:39 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvbcz67nd223https://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3mufsxh4ub22aI'm sorry for the pun. But honestly, I'm not at all. Sorry for the pun. [contains quote post or other embedded content]31 Aug 2026 21:10 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufsxh4ub22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3mu5x4i5lmc22That's a good wolf... [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Aug 2026 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5x4i5lmc22https://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3mu3svjlmd22fOne of my favorite memories associated with the Lord of the Rings took place the day I saw the Fellowship of the Ring on screen. Afterwards, there was a boy of perhaps 10, and he was reenacting Legolas shooting orcs at Amon Hen. No audience...just living in his fired-up imagination.27 Aug 2026 21:42 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3svjlmd22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3mtyz4glo5c2oMet with my orthopedic surgeon today, and there's what I would call mixed news. On the good side, the brake does not appear to have been as severe as I thought. On the downside, he sent me for a CAT scan to get a more precise look at what's going on in my arm. So no firm answers on a path forward.26 Aug 2026 18:55 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyz4glo5c2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3mtyocyaguk2nDeath, your aim sucks. You could take someone whose passing would bring so much joy, but instead you take Dolly and Tim, and we have to mourn instead.26 Aug 2026 15:42 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyocyaguk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3mtxa3ydhi22aTwo episodes in, and here is my spoiler free review: Lanterns is fantastic. I have been so excited for this show, and everyone and it is so good. The writing is really delivering everything I could possibly want. 26 Aug 2026 01:55 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtxa3ydhi22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3mtwp67josk2kWith Dolly Parton, one thing I would say is that she was a true Christian, and I can mean it as a compliment. Unlike so many who simply talk the talk, she completely walked the walk. She was an incredibly beautiful person, heart and soul.25 Aug 2026 20:52 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwp67josk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3mtu4n2u6k22mWell, I was holding off until I had more definite news, but alas, I must report that when I took my fall this weekend, apparently I gave my arm what is called a comminual fracture. Wednesday morning, I'm gonna go find out if it's going to require surgery, or what. i'm not thrilled about it, but…24 Aug 2026 20:15 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtu4n2u6k22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3mtrr37jqb22iYeah, the situation is not great. Not being able to use one arm is very frustrating, to say nothing of the pain. [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Aug 2026 21:43 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtrr37jqb22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3mtrck5w6q22i Confidence is hot as hell! [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Aug 2026 17:23 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtrck5w6q22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3mtn5x2aypc2eThe crowdfunding campaign for the Justice League Unlimited TTRPG closes tonight, and there are a number of items that will not be available for regular retail. Check it out at https://gamefound.com/en/projects/d20-culture/dc-justice-league-unlimited-roleplaying-game22 Aug 2026 01:50 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtn5x2aypc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3mtig3mmpu22tI would die for him (and did, several times, as I worked on earning him.) I have never concentrated on grinding in this game so much as I did to get him. (And take this as a reminder that I play Lord of the Rings Online on the Peregrin server. You can find me [Carroll] and Crunchy there.)20 Aug 2026 04:32 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtig3mmpu22thttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3mta4enbysk2fOK, but seriously, the buffalo chicken roller at 7-Eleven is so much better than it has any right to be. [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Aug 2026 21:17 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mta4enbysk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3mt55muvjm22uI love them so much.15 Aug 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt55muvjm22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3mt2fo2dh4c2d"When they say, 'we're gonna do this by the book,' it's important to ask 'which book?' Because it makes a big difference if it's Dostoevsky, or just, y'know...Ivanhoe." - Laurie Anderson, from The Ugly One with the Jewels14 Aug 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2fo2dh4c2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3msqpoai2kk25@taggartmcropus.bsky.social look who's here! [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Aug 2026 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqpoai2kk25https://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3msqplzvdb225Oh shit!!! Hey, buddy! Miss you so much! [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Aug 2026 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqplzvdb225https://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3msq5xscbl22iAre you a Lord of the Rings fan? Well, Middle-Earth Enterprises has started an official LotR fan club. Lotso f fun games and little quests you can do. And if you follow this code, it means I've referred you, and I think I get an achievements:10 Aug 2026 13:03 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3msq5xscbl22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3msp6na5gjk2zJust a reminder that a game I'm very excited for, the Justice League Unlimited TTRPG, is still crowdfunding for 11 more days. They hit their goal in less than 15 minutes, so at this point, it's all stretch goals! And there are some great ones! https://gamefound.com/en/projects/d20-culture/dc-justice-league-unlimited-roleplaying-game#/section/the-system-16641310 Aug 2026 03:42 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3msp6na5gjk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3msp64llfsc2zEveryone likes a compliment, even if they don't entirely get it. [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Aug 2026 03:33 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3msp64llfsc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3msp62goebk2zHonestly, I get through a lot of life with this kind of thinking... [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Aug 2026 03:32 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3msp62goebk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3msjzwftgss2mI was not expecting this, and it caught me perfectly. [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Aug 2026 02:35 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3msjzwftgss2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3msjnjdayn22uIf you're enjoying my Apocalypse Chow! articles, or if you feel like tossing me a curve ball, tell me what kind of food you'd like to see me cobble together out of shelf stable ingredients. Feel free to be challenging, as that's part of the fun. I have cinnamon rolls coming up and other ideas...07 Aug 2026 22:53 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3msjnjdayn22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3msjnfmvx3k2uWhat's up, my Apocalyptic Epicureans (you're now Aces for short!) It's time for another Apocalypse Chow! article. This one was inspired by a suggestion by @raynegrimm.bsky.social It's time to make Pineapple Upside-Down Cake! https://www.patreon.com/aethanbear/posts/apocalypse-chow-166068263?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link07 Aug 2026 22:51 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3msjnfmvx3k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3msdzmis5m22zJLU comic spotlighting the awesome Cadejos, written & drawn by his co-creator Dan Mora, and with multiple variant covers? Well, yes, I will be going to my local comic store in October.05 Aug 2026 17:13 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdzmis5m22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3mrn6ir2ve22qTime for another Comic Book Cuisine article. This time, we're going to Jokerize those fries! Taking inspiration from the Batburger scene from @tomking.bsky.social 's Batman #16. https://www.patreon.com/aethanbear/posts/164817127?utm_campaign=postshare_creator27 Jul 2026 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrn6ir2ve22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3mri2c7vrsc2yIt's time for more Apocalypse Chow! Can you have Beef Stroganoff made from all shelf-stable ingredients? Yes, you can. https://www.patreon.com/aethanbear/posts/164781782?utm_campaign=postshare_creator25 Jul 2026 14:11 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mri2c7vrsc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/aethan.bsky.social/post/3mrh6nqmank24So there is now a new official Lord of the Rings fan club. If you're interested, join through my referral code. I can earn margins for it (achievements). https://www.lotr.com/r/dc168de71f18f60425 Jul 2026 05:56 +0000at://did:plc:dosepvcq7pm3x4et56buddvk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrh6nqmank24