S. Daniel McPhail
@esdeem.bsky.social
A writer and photographer who will one day be a clue on Jeopardy. Unapologetic fan nerd, wildlife enthusiast, and collector of things and stuff.
Definitely not three red pandas in a Vash the Stampede coat.
Definitely not three red pandas in a Vash the Stampede coat.
Teaching Moxxie to play frisbee.
It’s, uh… a work in progress.
It’s, uh… a work in progress.
November 15, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Teaching Moxxie to play frisbee.
It’s, uh… a work in progress.
It’s, uh… a work in progress.
But Moxxie! You are not cat! The rule of If It Fits I Sits doesn’t apply to you!
November 13, 2025 at 6:53 AM
But Moxxie! You are not cat! The rule of If It Fits I Sits doesn’t apply to you!
Moxxie after his first major training session. He’s smart, but the Keeshond stubbornness is real, you guys.
But he’s such a sweetheart, I don’t mind all that much.
But he’s such a sweetheart, I don’t mind all that much.
November 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Moxxie after his first major training session. He’s smart, but the Keeshond stubbornness is real, you guys.
But he’s such a sweetheart, I don’t mind all that much.
But he’s such a sweetheart, I don’t mind all that much.
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness ✨
For me, it’s my characters Kimber and Telara. I’m really pleased with how they’ve developed over time, and their relationship brings me so much joy to write.
(Art by @aestraya.bsky.social, @allimack.bsky.social and @pockicchi.com)
For me, it’s my characters Kimber and Telara. I’m really pleased with how they’ve developed over time, and their relationship brings me so much joy to write.
(Art by @aestraya.bsky.social, @allimack.bsky.social and @pockicchi.com)
November 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness ✨
For me, it’s my characters Kimber and Telara. I’m really pleased with how they’ve developed over time, and their relationship brings me so much joy to write.
(Art by @aestraya.bsky.social, @allimack.bsky.social and @pockicchi.com)
For me, it’s my characters Kimber and Telara. I’m really pleased with how they’ve developed over time, and their relationship brings me so much joy to write.
(Art by @aestraya.bsky.social, @allimack.bsky.social and @pockicchi.com)
Today has been really hard, but I’m glad I have this little guy in my life. I started crying while carrying him to the bedroom and he started licking my face and hands. He hadn’t done that before.
I’m sure he’ll eventually test me, as apparently all Keeshonds do at some point, but I adore him.
I’m sure he’ll eventually test me, as apparently all Keeshonds do at some point, but I adore him.
November 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Today has been really hard, but I’m glad I have this little guy in my life. I started crying while carrying him to the bedroom and he started licking my face and hands. He hadn’t done that before.
I’m sure he’ll eventually test me, as apparently all Keeshonds do at some point, but I adore him.
I’m sure he’ll eventually test me, as apparently all Keeshonds do at some point, but I adore him.
Goodbye our sweet, silly, lovable orange boy. You deserved so much better from the world, but your heart was so pure. We love you so much, Ezra.
November 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Goodbye our sweet, silly, lovable orange boy. You deserved so much better from the world, but your heart was so pure. We love you so much, Ezra.
My little Moxxie. I already love this pup so much.
October 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
My little Moxxie. I already love this pup so much.
Well, here’s a piece my wife drew that I colored and drew a background for.
And heck, something stupid as well: our orange boy Ezra, who decided to pull out his feeding tube just as we were getting ready for bed. Luckily he’s improved enough the vet said he didn’t need it anymore.
And heck, something stupid as well: our orange boy Ezra, who decided to pull out his feeding tube just as we were getting ready for bed. Luckily he’s improved enough the vet said he didn’t need it anymore.
October 19, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Well, here’s a piece my wife drew that I colored and drew a background for.
And heck, something stupid as well: our orange boy Ezra, who decided to pull out his feeding tube just as we were getting ready for bed. Luckily he’s improved enough the vet said he didn’t need it anymore.
And heck, something stupid as well: our orange boy Ezra, who decided to pull out his feeding tube just as we were getting ready for bed. Luckily he’s improved enough the vet said he didn’t need it anymore.
I realized I haven't actually mentioned anything about it here... but in the midst of all the pet craziness the last few weeks, I haven't had a chance to introduce the new kid.
Meet Moxxie! He's coming home a week from Saturday!
Meet Moxxie! He's coming home a week from Saturday!
October 15, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I realized I haven't actually mentioned anything about it here... but in the midst of all the pet craziness the last few weeks, I haven't had a chance to introduce the new kid.
Meet Moxxie! He's coming home a week from Saturday!
Meet Moxxie! He's coming home a week from Saturday!
Can it be a future moment? Because I got new photos of my puppy Moxxie, who’s coming home at the end of the month!
October 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Can it be a future moment? Because I got new photos of my puppy Moxxie, who’s coming home at the end of the month!
Congrats! I think I’d have to go with my girl Pandora here. (Art by @aestraya.bsky.social because mine ain’t there yet)
October 1, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Congrats! I think I’d have to go with my girl Pandora here. (Art by @aestraya.bsky.social because mine ain’t there yet)
Woke up early and my brain couldn’t shut up, so I drew a sketch of Guinevere from Knights of Guinevere.
I really, really hate how unsteady my hand can be, but it kinda helped quiet things down. I really loved the pilot and I can’t wait for more.
I really, really hate how unsteady my hand can be, but it kinda helped quiet things down. I really loved the pilot and I can’t wait for more.
September 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Woke up early and my brain couldn’t shut up, so I drew a sketch of Guinevere from Knights of Guinevere.
I really, really hate how unsteady my hand can be, but it kinda helped quiet things down. I really loved the pilot and I can’t wait for more.
I really, really hate how unsteady my hand can be, but it kinda helped quiet things down. I really loved the pilot and I can’t wait for more.
Doctors I trust more than RFK Jr.
September 7, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Doctors I trust more than RFK Jr.
Happy Caturday from Sorey, my precious little toasted marshmallow sun, investigating the phone camera. I love this little guy so much. #rescuecat #siamese
September 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Happy Caturday from Sorey, my precious little toasted marshmallow sun, investigating the phone camera. I love this little guy so much. #rescuecat #siamese
Current art #WIP is pure nostalgia… it’s a version of Sheila from the 80s Dungeons and Dragons as a rabbit. Had the idea of doing the whole crew as animals of different kinds, and this felt natural.
If any fans of the show wanted to throw recs for other character animal types, feel free!
If any fans of the show wanted to throw recs for other character animal types, feel free!
September 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Current art #WIP is pure nostalgia… it’s a version of Sheila from the 80s Dungeons and Dragons as a rabbit. Had the idea of doing the whole crew as animals of different kinds, and this felt natural.
If any fans of the show wanted to throw recs for other character animal types, feel free!
If any fans of the show wanted to throw recs for other character animal types, feel free!
So one of the anniversary presents @aestraya.bsky.social got me was MMC Optus Pexus. Absolutely didn’t see that coming, I thought it was gonna be one of those I’d never own.
I’m so damned lucky to have a partner who gets me and encourages the things I love. ♥️♥️♥️
I’m so damned lucky to have a partner who gets me and encourages the things I love. ♥️♥️♥️
August 31, 2025 at 6:50 PM
So one of the anniversary presents @aestraya.bsky.social got me was MMC Optus Pexus. Absolutely didn’t see that coming, I thought it was gonna be one of those I’d never own.
I’m so damned lucky to have a partner who gets me and encourages the things I love. ♥️♥️♥️
I’m so damned lucky to have a partner who gets me and encourages the things I love. ♥️♥️♥️
Finished out my sketch of Kass from Breath of the Wild and transferred it to toned paper to finish out with art markers and colored pencils. Still have a lot to learn, but for a beginning effort, I’m happy with the coloring. #LegendofZelda
August 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Finished out my sketch of Kass from Breath of the Wild and transferred it to toned paper to finish out with art markers and colored pencils. Still have a lot to learn, but for a beginning effort, I’m happy with the coloring. #LegendofZelda
This wasn’t planned, but I saw that I had a memory of drawing Kass from Breath of the Wild two years ago, just as I was drawing him today. So here’s what two years of drawing progress looks like from me! #WIP
August 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
This wasn’t planned, but I saw that I had a memory of drawing Kass from Breath of the Wild two years ago, just as I was drawing him today. So here’s what two years of drawing progress looks like from me! #WIP
I’ve played enough JRPGs to know this isn’t good…
August 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
I’ve played enough JRPGs to know this isn’t good…
August 19, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Say his name and food appears!
I believe in Joe Hendry!
I believe in Joe Hendry!
August 17, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Say his name and food appears!
I believe in Joe Hendry!
I believe in Joe Hendry!
WIP of Mina the Hollower. Still got a long way to go, both with this image and my art in general, but I’m really pleased with this so far.
And I can’t wait for Halloween so I can play more of this amazing game. So happy I backed it!
And I can’t wait for Halloween so I can play more of this amazing game. So happy I backed it!
August 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM
WIP of Mina the Hollower. Still got a long way to go, both with this image and my art in general, but I’m really pleased with this so far.
And I can’t wait for Halloween so I can play more of this amazing game. So happy I backed it!
And I can’t wait for Halloween so I can play more of this amazing game. So happy I backed it!
A late but still happy International Cats Day to Ezra, Sorey and Celeste!
(… and honorary cat Sapphire.)
(… and honorary cat Sapphire.)
August 9, 2025 at 4:20 AM
A late but still happy International Cats Day to Ezra, Sorey and Celeste!
(… and honorary cat Sapphire.)
(… and honorary cat Sapphire.)
stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you joy and happiness.
Do my characters count? Because Kimber and Telara are so much fun. If not… then Viv and Tandri. Legends and Lattes is my comfort book.
(Kimber and Telara art by @pockicchi.com)
Do my characters count? Because Kimber and Telara are so much fun. If not… then Viv and Tandri. Legends and Lattes is my comfort book.
(Kimber and Telara art by @pockicchi.com)
August 6, 2025 at 1:27 PM
stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you joy and happiness.
Do my characters count? Because Kimber and Telara are so much fun. If not… then Viv and Tandri. Legends and Lattes is my comfort book.
(Kimber and Telara art by @pockicchi.com)
Do my characters count? Because Kimber and Telara are so much fun. If not… then Viv and Tandri. Legends and Lattes is my comfort book.
(Kimber and Telara art by @pockicchi.com)
Just over two months from her cancer diagnosis and Sapphire is doing great and was even on the local news as the Pet Photo of the Day.
August 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Just over two months from her cancer diagnosis and Sapphire is doing great and was even on the local news as the Pet Photo of the Day.