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Tom Staniford

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CMO | Writer | Speaker | Cyborg Carpe Jugulum. To define is to limit. www.tomstaniford.com

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Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 20d

I need to make a change. And so, I've hatched a plan. A modern take on a traditional arts ‘patronage’ to support me and my writing. Please share among your network. Who do you know who would be an ideal patron for Dragon’s Pen?

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23. Dragon's Pen

Who do you know who would be an ideal patron for Dragon’s Pen?

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Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 16h

Sunset at the dairy

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Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 19h

Weelchaired to the gate and then stood to welcome Alice home. Why not, eh? #prosthetics #Day3

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Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 1d

Im always happy to share my nonsensical whataboutery with them if they want. I’ve had a brain bleed wearing a helmet and I’ve had a brain bleed not wearing one.

Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 1d

Felt uncoordinated and awkward and yet extremely good. ‘Weight on hands’ to take weight off leg was a direction. Which I mostly ignored.

Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 1d

One of the hallmarks of the frothing mandatory helmetist is a complete absence of logical reasoning.

Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 1d

It’s a well-known fact that helmets give the wearer a full-body force field and no sense of fear.

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Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 1d

Actually, success! Took the opportunity to sneak in some pivot/transfer practice too. Shouldn’t have done that yet, and should’ve waited for Alice to come home, but if I spent my life following Doctor “should”s I’d never get anything done.

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Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 1d

Daily tolerance practice with Trevor’s prosthetic leg. Haven’t stretched the final sleeve (that black rubber material you can see around the socket) because, as it’s new, it’s very tight and I can’t do it on my own. Roger T-minus 4 days.

Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 1d

It’s an acquired taste. Others have offered good advice- have a focus or a training plan to help remind you why you’re there. You’ll probably need it.

Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 1d

I suppose it depends on your grasp or appreciation for managing boredom. I can’t advise on any smart trainers, but for your basic ‘get on, pedal, brain dribble from ear’ models I rate Tacx. And eBay is awash with cheap almost-new models people have given up on. 😇

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Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 1d

Drinking coffee, recovering from exciting prosthetics testing yday and a lovely evening with good friends (and wine). Added ‘wearing prosthetics sleeve’ to my list of daily progressive training. All well at #MaisonDuStaniford. T-minus 5 days.

Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 2d

Trevor’s first 10 steps! #amputee #prosthetic #legless

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Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 2d

Trevor’s first leg! #amputee #prosthetic #legless

Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 3d

They won’t. You have a degree of notoriety. I’ll be happy to sell a few copies to people not my mum.

Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 3d

I’m afraid I’ve already beat you to it and am considering this as a title for my NYT and Times bestseller, Pulitzer-winning sizzling Exposé autobiog.

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Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 3d

Eye improving a lot each day. Still very puffy and cheek bruised though. 1 week until chop pt.2. And collecting first prosthetic leg tomorrow. It’s all going on.

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Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 5d

I was a brilliant writer yesterday.

Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 5d

Now I can claim the pomposity of being a ‘writer’ I have a few insights to reveal. Writing stuff is wonderful. Coming back the next day, realising it’s all shit, and rewriting it all again is less wonderful. Returning on day 3 and repeating the process, even less so. And on day 4….

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Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 5d

Eye is continuing to heal - just tiring to keep focus. Healing is being supported by the plush comfort of my new favourite @hebtroco.bsky.social jumper - 100% British wool. I did some writing for them back in Bother #5 and took the opportunity to explore their wares. Well worth a look. hebtro.co

Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 6d

While editing the world’s worst poem from last night, I have actually written a whole new poem called ‘the world’s worst poem’. It’s about writing the world’s worst poem. Just to be clear.

Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 6d

I refuse to believe 1200 words is an essay. It’s a notion.

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Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 6d

It’s a shame you won’t be able to. The bleeding.

Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 6d

Can’t decide if this is a compliment

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Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 6d

It’s a work in progress. There’s not quite enough nausea yet.

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Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 6d

If you’re not careful I’m going to send you it.

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