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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 15h

Zero interest in the blanket fort, but my freshly elevated foot and the couch vantage point? Approved. Post-cleaning lockdown engaged with the crew. #DrBeyond #dogsky #dogsofbluesky #metaphysics #occult #esoteric #consciousness #Catsky #catsofbluesky

Can a dog sitting with their owner his foot's propped up

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 03/10/2026

Every pet owner is sitting on a multi-platinum, unreleased discography of completely unhinged 5:00 AM freestyle bangers sung exclusively to their animals. When are we all getting together to drop the compilation album? Track 1 is going straight to the charts. #DrBeyond #Pets #dogsky #Catsky

Brown and white chihuahua that the poster often refers to as a gremlin

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 02/10/2026

Take a breath for 30s & look at these animals. Stepping out from behind Dr. Beyond to break the 4th wall, I'm Andrew Saum. It’s heavy out there, but I see you, and I’m proud of you. #DrBeyond #dogsky #dogsofbluesky #metaphysics #occult #esoteric #consciousness #Catsky #catsofbluesky

A black cat sits on top of a carrier where a dog Chihuahua sits inside

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 02/10/2026

A new anomaly arrived at the lab today. Initial assessment: Class 3 Gremlin masquerading as a localized fur storm. Containment holds, but it’s definitely judging me. #DrBeyond #dogsky #dogsofbluesky #metaphysics #occult #esoteric #consciousness

A brown white chihuahu in a carrier being described as a gremlin

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 21/09/2026

This one has a little bit of friendship in him, too. (Ignore what he’s doing, he’s exploring his inner apex predator.) #Ajax #DogsOfBlueSky #DogSky #ApexPredator #GoodBoy #CanineGenetics

Brown and white Chihuahua played with a toy

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 21/09/2026

This one might have a little French in him too.

Brown and Chihuahua with his favorite toy

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 20/09/2026

Post 3 4:00 AM: Finally got into a really cool dream, but before I can figure out what happened, it evaporates entirely. Instantly replaced by the cat launching a full aerial dive bomb attack straight onto the couch. We had a brief policy meeting about flight paths. #CatSky #Sleep #Dreams #DogSky

Black cat on the ground in the doorway looking mischievous and a white and brown Chihuahua on a pillow on the couch claiming innocence

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 15/09/2026

Just realized my life has officially crossed into sitcom territory. If my neighborhood is Home Improvement, I am definitely Wilson, dropping fence side wisdom while absolute chaos unfolds on the block. #DrBeyond #NeighborhoodLife #SitcomReality #Metaphysics #Consciousness

A guy in a red fedor looking over a fence

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 14/09/2026

Consulted the garden oracle for answers. She told me to touch grass, so I leaned directly into the morning glories and dropped the F-word. Now neither of us is pleased with the outcome. #OccultHumor #FieldNotes #DrBeyond #WeirdSuburbs #Occult #Folklore #GardenLife #Paranormal #Magic #Cryptids

A man looking like a professor and dress is leaning over and listening to a garden fairy sitting on a fence covered in purple morning glories whisper

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 06/09/2026

Grow up to be the Space Wizard you always wanted to see painted on the side of a van! Proofs for Space Wizard vs The Archons of Prison Planet are here! A glowing orb with a Ryan Reynolds complex and chaotic/good Wys. Last time a planet was lost. #SpaceWizard #SciFi #Books #IndieAuthor #BookSky

Books and a crystal ball laid out on fur

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 27/08/2026

"This must be Thursday," said Arthur, "I never could get the hang of Thursdays." Leaning into that classic Douglas Adams vibe with a hot cup of black coffee, a cool breeze, and my little dudes. #Thursdays #MorningGlories #WritingLife #DogofBlusky

Vibrant purple morning Glory before green background of lush foliage

Small black cat and small white and brown Chihuahua Pomeranian mix sitting in front of a window looking out

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 22/08/2026

Happy #NeverBeanBetterDay to Ajax! Life is infinitely better with this vigilant partner and best friend watching my six every single day. Make sure to give your loyal companions some extra love today. #NeverBeanBetter #ServiceDog #DogsOfBluesky #WorkingDog

Smart service dog in his backpack. Medical alert dog

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 21/06/2026

#VibeCheck You know what I’m talking about. We crushed the barbecue, did the sunset walks, and now? Total stillness. Absorbing that Saturday night universal conscious good energy. I don't know if anyone said this to you lately, but I'm fucking proud of you. Stay elevated.

two tired dogs chilling on the porch at sunset Just exhausted from a BBQ party. A 1-year-old Belgian Malamute and a 5-year-old Pomeranian Chihuahua both brown and white

two tired dogs chilling on the couch. Just exhausted from a walk. A 1-year-old Belgian Malamute and a 5-year-old Pomeranian Chihuahua both brown and white

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 19/06/2026

Tarot OTD: Three of Cups (Reversed) Celebrations has curdled into overindulgence; you are mistaking hollow consumption for gratitude. Stop scattering your energy on transient dopamine hits. Strip away the vanity. Return to the source to find what is truly intact. #Mindset #Consciousness #Tarot

Three of cups card tarot gold and tarot card to be exact

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 17/06/2026

Post-Kush Kafe vibe check at Al’s: 10/10. Crushing a double cheeseburger and a crispy chicken sandwich before we finally hit Disclosure Day. The clarity is hitting differently. Staying grounded while we wait for the sky to open up. Stay sharp, humans. #AlsBurgers #Moline #DisclosureDay #KushKafe

Dude chilling at Al's burgers in Moline, Illinois

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 14/06/2026

I asked Mark to bring me some iced tea and maybe some soup cuz I'm not feeling well and instead he brought me a bag of dicks. I guess he knows me better than myself.

Ready for my description. It's a bag of dicks( Dick's sporting Good(

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 02/06/2026

River vibes and tacos with good company. Taking a moment to absorb the energy and appreciate the view. #DrBeyond #MississippiRiver #GoodVibes #Mindfulness #Consciousness

Patio shop people eating tacos right on the Mississippi River. Sunny day. No clouds, beautiful contrast of blues and greens and blacks

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 30/05/2026

Stopped by Kush Kafe to stock up on supplies and dive into some deep conversations. Always a great vibe here! Check out the scene. #DrBeyond #KushKafe #GoodVibes #Community #Consciousness

Kush Kafe. Picture of people hanging out.

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 29/03/2026

Things are getting too intense, so Ajax and I have opted for a strategic retreat into the blankets. If the Smokestack Twins can’t handle the Delta, what chance do I have? He’s my designated Horror Buffer. #Sinners #DrBeyond #Ajax #SouthernGothic

It's a white Chihuahuas hiding its head in its owner's lap

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 28/03/2026

Ajax is currently evaluating the collapse of human power structures from the safety of a backpack. He remains unimpressed by the concept of sovereignty. If there is no king, does that mean the treats are now communal property? He seems to think so.

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 27/03/2026

The contrast is surreal. Arc Raiders is a mechanical roar of gunfire on screen, but inches away, it's pure sanctuary. Ajax is out cold in a sunbeam and the cat is purring louder than the game. A tactile reminder of what's real. #ArcRaiders #Gaming #Cats #Davenport #CozyGaming #Ajax

Brown and white Chihuahua and black cat share a Sunbeam on the back of a couch in the afternoon. The cat is purring loudly

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 26/03/2026

At d’lua paying the meat suit tax. There is no simulation at the bottom of a margarita glass, only the salty realization that being carbon-based has fleeting perks. Enjoying the glitch before the void notices. #DrBeyond #SpaceWizard #Metaphysics #SimulationTheory #Grounding #TactileReality

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 31/01/2026

There is a profound ontology to a river as vast as the Mississippi. It is a constant state of becoming. Resting the mind at D'lua while the water carries away the week's cognitive load. To sit with friends and simply exist is advanced metaphysical practice #DrBeyond #Davenport #Rest #Iowa #Dlua

windows overlooking the Mississippi River Frozen solid

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 30/12/2025

Mark’s birthday at Taste of India. There is an overlooked alchemy in the kitchen—turning raw elements into a celebration of a specific point in time. We mark another year not with grand declarations, but with shared plates and better conversation #DrBeyond #TasteOfIndia #Community #Ritual

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 30/12/2025

This is generated when we were doing concepts

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 28/12/2025

I am Dr. Beyond. Author, Researcher, and Space Wizard. I explore the deep end of Metaphysics, High Strangeness, and illness with humor. We aren't here to fear the universe; we're here to understand it. "Check out this cool map I found." —Dr. B dr-beyond.com #DrBeyond #SpaceWizard

Cover of Space Wizard versus the archons

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 28/12/2025

Look at this creature. He treats the laws of physics and spinal columns like mere suggestions. If I attempted this geometry, I would simply snap in half. Jealousy is a useless emotion, yet looking at this impossible pretzel on the leather, it is the only emotion I have.

A dog twisted up on the top of a leather sofa napping against the wall

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 28/12/2025

Trying to explain the concept of Mu to the dog. He stared, licked his paw, and sighed. He understands the Void better than I do. We overcomplicate the nothingness. It is not an absence. It is simply a lack of noise. The dog is the master; I am just the student with a keyboard.

Powering, Chihuahua, brown and white and a black kitty cat

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 28/12/2025

Post-holiday crash check-in. If your battery is blinking red and your body is demanding payment for the social energy you spent this week: listen to it. You don't need to be productive right now. You just need to endure the reset #DrBeyond #LiminalSpace #Spoonie #Metaphysics

It's a dog laying in a very awkward position, but it's so comfortable to him. He's sound asleep. Twist it up in a pillow dim lights

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 26/12/2025

I have written a comprehensive breakdown of why unicorns are really jerks. I am fully aware that hitting 'publish' on this draft is the kind of hubris that invites a lightning strike or a fae curse. I accept these terms #DrBeyond #SpaceWizard #AmWriting #OccultHumor #Unicorns #FaePropaganda #BookSky

Picture of a old tapestry of a unicorn looking judgingly at you

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 26/12/2025

Nothing says Christmas like defending the vibe at a Truckstop. 🚛👊 Dinner at Iowa 80 was amazing. Had to shut down a loudmouth who came at us, but we didn't let it ruin the night. In fact, it made the adventure even better. Merry Christmas from the road. #DrBeyond #Walcott #Iowa80 #ChristmasAdventure

Dr. Beyond at walth on 80 truck stop giving a wink and a nod to the Christmas season

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 26/12/2025

Mark and I have brought his parents to the Anaconda (2025) premiere. Crucial detail: They have absolutely no idea what this movie is. They might think it's a nature documentary. I am eagerly awaiting their reaction to the first kill. #Anaconda2025 #SocialExperiment #Christmas #BookSky #DrBeyond

Dr. Beyond and Connor in the car during Christmas between watching anaconda 2025 with Mark's parents and headed to dinner at 80 truck. Stop a social experiment on Christmas. Full of fun Joy and the ups and downs of family and holiday times all combined with the metaphysics of two men enjoying their life. That's good. I like that and I'm including that in the all text there you go people. Anyone who reads this. You just got a real life. Look into who we are. Enjoy it. Merry Christmas and happy birthday to me

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 25/12/2025

Update: Mark refuses to turn up the volume on Anaconda because "there are subtitles." Apparently, he assumes I am fluent in Arabic. This social experiment is yielding fascinating data on my best friend. #DrBeyond #Christmas #MovieNight #Anaconda1997 #BookSky

Picture of a scene from ice cube in anaconda with the subtitles in Arabic

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 25/12/2025

Me: "No! Wilson!" Mark: "What is that?" Me: "It's just a lemon, man. I ate the fish."#BookSky #CastAway #Wilson #Sushi #Books #WritersLife #Humor

I guess I can feed it. It's the destruction of a sushi platter that I turn into a scene from Tom hanks's movie castaway where he's on the raft and it breaks apart and Wilson floats away from him. No Wilson by Dr. Beyond and Kobe sushi and hibachi

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 25/12/2025

At the new Kobe sushi restaurant in Davenpor with Mark! Someone just told me Justin Bieber is about to come out and sing an early Happy Birthday to me. I'm highly skeptical, but I guess we'll see!#DrBeyond #KobeSushi #DavenportIA #JustinBieber #ChristmasDay #Sushi #QuadCities #BFF #BookSky

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 25/12/2025

You know the universe is talking when the Devil of Hell's Kitchen is co-parenting a depressed dog with the manic pixie dream girl of 2009. Watching Charlie Cox in Merv. Apparently, you either die a vigilante or live long enough to star in a holiday rom-com. #DrBeyond #Merv #Daredevil #CharlieCox

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 25/12/2025

I wrote this for my brother & mother. She passed before the ending. I didn't mourn—she shared my genetic disease. Death was her freedom from that pain. She isn't lost. The only thing separating us is time. This story finishes our conversation until I catch up. #IndieAuthor #Family #Love #Mom

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 24/12/2025

Hope everyone has fun, safe and happy holiday season from Dr. Beyond. Dr. Sam and AJax.

Ajax last Christmas with Molly in my last Christmas with my mom

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 21/12/2025

Current status: Analyzing the Hero’s Journey via Spider-Man. It is comforting to watch someone else carry the weight of the world or the multiverse for a few hours. I am leaving the saving to Parker today. Ajax and I are strictly observing from the couch. Sunday study: Spider-Verse. #BookSky #Ajax

Dr. Brian and Ajax watching a Spider-Man

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 17/12/2025

They say every seeker eventually finds a master. Mine happens to be covered in fur and is currently judging me for my slow pace during this flare-up. He is less of a 'Good Boy' and more of a silent sentinel ensuring I don't drift too far into the void while the physical body recalibrates.

This is when I first got them in this little Beastie boys tracksuit

My dog Ajax comforting me after my mother Cheryl and Campbell died.

I was meditating and the end of my Yang of friends came over and took a picture cuz all the animals had been sleeping around me. It was one of my more deep dives. I was glad he got this photo

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 13/12/2025

A highly detailed, handcrafted wood burning portrait of the author's late mother, created by a close friend. The image captures her in her youth, radiating an elegant and regal presence. She has short, styled hair reminiscent of Princess Diana, framing a face that looks kind but strong. She was an emergency room nurse, and that capability shows in her expression. The wood grain adds a warm, textured quality to the memorial piece. This artwork serves as a tribute to her life, her release from chronic pain, and her enduring influence on the author's work and philosophy.

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Dr. Beyond, Sage of Saum @dr-beyond.com · 12/12/2025

I couldn't wait until Christmas. I just dropped the first 3 chapters of Space Wizard vs The Archons of Prison Planet on Medium. FREE. Meet Vash, the stoic Wys, and Reynolds (the Jyn who thinks he’s Ryan Reynolds) as they crash land in Iowa. medium.com/@DrAndrewSau...

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