Der-shing 德馨 Helmer
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Der-shing 德馨 Helmer
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Award-winning science-fantasy & edu comic creator 🌱 www.shingworks.com Dorstenia enthusiast | Managing editor at Vault Comics | Dangerous Nights Crew
Yeah, we’re in dire need of a boba straw
November 15, 2025 at 6:57 AM
At first he was like, oh, is that noise even coming from inside? It has since devolved to banging on the wall, negotiations, pleading to an uncaring invertebrate terrorist
November 15, 2025 at 6:24 AM
the hottest lentils tip I've seen; bless u for this
November 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM
lol, tbf at this point many are seedlings (my husband and I like to grow from seed). The seedlings themselves start seeding within a year or two under ideal conditions, so it begins to ramp up pretty fast
November 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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November 13, 2025 at 6:09 AM
He also collects old bottles that held liquids, as well as cacti/succulents. Which makes sense to me because cacti and succulents are like barbed wire that are also bottles that hold liquids.
November 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM
ITS DIFFERENT OKAY. Because this is clearly, understandably, the best
November 13, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Re: petard, in a major hoisting twist, I just realized my dear friend will be visiting me in a few weeks... this will be their first time seeing me since I went insane about plants. They are probably going to look at our several hundred? thousands? of rare succulents with this same incredulous eye
November 13, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Right? this same friend also collects glass bottles. I had no idea that was a thing either. He has some gorgeous bottles from the 1800s, some of which are the only ones still in existence since they're naturally frail or were meant to be thrown. I had no idea this stuff existed.
November 13, 2025 at 4:55 AM
lmaooo. TBH I'm trying to get over to his house at some point to see the full collection because how do you store it!!!?? or is his house just really impenetrable and it's all displayed all over the fence and stuff lol. okay i need to stop being rude but it's so funny, barbed wire stickerbook
November 13, 2025 at 4:42 AM
That's exactly it. When I was looking at some of the barbed wire pix and hearing the passion I was like yes, i get it, i see the vision
November 13, 2025 at 4:36 AM
UHM
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 AM
I have to be real, the first time he showed me antique barbed wire though that wiped the smile off my face... it is legitimately beautiful and an art form and I can see why people are into it. I have deep respect for all human creations.

But also. "Barbed wire collection", lol
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 AM
if i am to achieve a moderate amount of fitness and mobility, the ensuing thought process will become everyone's problem
November 12, 2025 at 1:51 AM
headcanon: they are fucking but they do not like each other. they both have dayjobs and are constantly stressed and self-medicating because they've broken the law repeatedly but haven't yet succeeded in stealing anything.
November 12, 2025 at 1:50 AM
X[___________] This is so in the spirit of Dorstenia that I can barely stand it. You're amazing. I hope they sneak through at some point!!! They are legit some amazing design. Here are some more Dors for inspo lol
November 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
hell yes deep sea horror. Congrats!!
November 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Hey, thanks John. And thanks for your patience with me and A too, it's been an absolute bear of a year that hasn't let up once
November 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Sometimes you get a problem so big you can't even make a comic out of it, that's kind of been the last year for me... anyway.

I'll shut up and be happy about this for now and next step is tutorializing any lessons for indie applications, cuz no point in working on stuff like this if not to share.
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM