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FD Thornton

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Peace & Calm

Just a few thoughts on success and the burdens it brings and living one day at a time.
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#PeaceAndCalm #Empathy #Power #Fear #Hate

Peace & Calm

As the morning tries to break away of the fog and the clouds outside. I had another failed attempt at sleeping through the night. But I have no one to blame but myself for my constant need to hear...

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December 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM

FD Thornton

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Kinda Sad, Ain’t It?

Just a few thoughts on a dream and the deeper trauma of PTSD and how it can affect us all.
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#PTSD #empathy #IUnderstand #coping #sharing

Kinda Sad, Ain't It

The rays of the morning sun are shining brightly through the particles of dust showering the room. Like tiny little white flakes of sunshi...

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December 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM

FD Thornton

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Raisin Toast

Just a causal conversation about the fears that surround us and how focus and clarity can help with our peace of mind.
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#Conversation #Awareness #Fear #Safety #PeaceOfMind

Raisin Toast

Just a casual conversation about the fears that surround us and how focus and clarity can help with our peace of mind.

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December 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM

FD Thornton

@thornton62.bsky.social

Waste and Clutter

Emotional health is often thrown out the window, when tough times come. But here is a bit of an apology for the lack of emotion we may have shown. To the generations ahead of us.
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#Compassion #Empathy #Emotion #ModernTimes

Waste & Clutter

“Oh victory in Jesus, my savior forever”. Oh that’s not all, “he brought me and he taught me, with his redeeming love”. That’s what I caught myself humming as I rose out of bed and drawn...

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December 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM

FD Thornton

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The Skies Are Turning

Just a stream of conscience that turning to deeper thoughts of resignation and acceptance.
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#ThinkingOutLoud #tired #Maturity #WhatsOnMyHeart

The Skies Are Turning

The skies are turning a little greyer despite the bright cloudless skies of the morning. Outside a lone bird chirps as he or she digs alon...

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December 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM

FD Thornton

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Myself: Volume 10
Just sitting here wondering if all this writing and commentary is worth the data space I use. A commentary on purpose, thoughts, and the value of your life.
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#TalkingToMyself #IsItWorthIt #Reward #GreaterGood

Myself: Volume 10

Just sitting here wondering if all this writing and commentary is worth the data space I use? A commentary on purpose, thoughts, and the value of your life.

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December 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM

FD Thornton

@thornton62.bsky.social

What Do You Do?
Just a few thoughts on what is all about. Is it the success or the fame? Or is it the satisfaction of giving to others?
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#life #fame #SocialMedia #Satisfaction #Peace

What Do You Do?

I wrote a piece late yesterday afternoon and added it to my Substack platform this morning. I have three platforms to choose from to post to, with a number of social media accounts to notify...

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December 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM

FD Thornton

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One Moment

After another rough night of stress induced dreams. Here’s a piece on how I cope with the stresses of the day.
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#AnotherMorning #OneMomentAtATime #Mindfulness #Focus #Zen

One Moment

I just popped my gummy vitamins into my mouth; they are the treat I give myself after taking my pills. In the distance I can hear an ambul...

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December 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM

FD Thornton

@thornton62.bsky.social

Unfold

Just a few thoughts on dealing with stress and repairing mistakes as best we can.
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#Reflection #Patience #Stillness #Focus #Observation

Unfold

It’s a little later in the morning than I usually hit the office. But I was feeling a little stopped up, so I went ahead and took a hot shower. By the time I was done drying off and making the bed...

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December 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM

FD Thornton

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Already Know
This post is mostly about those imperfect days where you just pick yourself up and do what you got to do.
#RealLife #MovingForward #DoWhatYouGotToDo #Motivation
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Already Know

After a few troublesome dreams last night and my wife setting off every smoke detector in the house several times cooking an egg. I’ve los...

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December 9, 2025 at 2:39 PM

FD Thornton

@thornton62.bsky.social

For The Art

Just a few words on the value of art and creativity in this cookie cutter profit margin world.
#Creativity #Individualism #Art #Attention #Profit
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For The Art

In the relative silence of the morning, with only the echo of cars and the murmur of the TV blaring through the walls. I wrote a blog for my old Blogger account that I really didn’t wish but for a...

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December 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM

FD Thornton

@thornton62.bsky.social

Sunday Sermon

December 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM

FD Thornton

@thornton62.bsky.social

Glued Together

Just a little tribute to an enduring love that no one said would last.
#Struggle #Endurance #Survival #Drive #Love
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Glued Together

With faded grey skies and drops of rain, I venture out into the morning to run errands and shop. But despite the lack of traffic on the highway it seems everyone was parked at the $1.25+ store to buy....

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December 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM

FD Thornton

@thornton62.bsky.social

Rose Colored Glasses

Just a few memories of the past and the present, while keeping a clear head of the future.
#Reflection #Progress #Memories #Grace
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Rose Colored Glasses

While it may be 7:30 in the morning, the shadows of the night make it hard to distinguish the trees from the branches in the dim light. Outside there’s a steady rain pouring as a cold front slowly...

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December 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM

FD Thornton

@thornton62.bsky.social

Pleasant Day

Just a few thoughts on this holiday season about creativity and giving back, despite the rewards or recognition.
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#gifts #inspiration #gratitude #purpose #selflessness

Pleasant Day

With a runny nose and my right arm cramping, I start my day in the usual way…downing a truckload of pills. This morning it’s a little too cool to be opening the windows in my office. But I do...

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December 4, 2025 at 3:11 PM

FD Thornton

@thornton62.bsky.social

My Own Maturity

Again this rolls right along with my past two posts “All Over Again” and “That Damn Dog”. This time focusing on the adult children and the relationship you have with them.
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#Aging #Parenting #Relationships #Involvement #LettingGo

My Own Maturity

In the silence of morning time, the grey skies have yet to give way to promised sunlight. I’ve already made it to the doctor’s office this morning for labs. Two vials of blood and a little pee...

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December 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM

FD Thornton

@thornton62.bsky.social

That Damn Dog
I guess you can call this Part 2 of yesterday’s post “All Over Again”. Just another humous take on house sitting a Zoo. Enjoy.
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#LostDog #Communication #RainyDays #Parenting

That Damn Dog

There ain’t much to look at outside, it rain most of the night and into the early morning. I went over to my daughter’s house and checked on the Zoo life again. She and her family just boarded...

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December 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM

FD Thornton

@thornton62.bsky.social

All Over Again

I often think of that line from the Godfather III, “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!” Here’s a humorous little take on that theme. Enjoy.
#Responsibility #Obligation #Caregiving #Retirement
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All Over Again

The one thing my daughter has taught me while she’s been gone on vacation. Is that I don’t miss the lingering cat smell in our new apartment. Now I know my youngin keeps a clean house, but the...

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December 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM

FD Thornton

@thornton62.bsky.social

Where It Will Land?
Just an inside joke I hope a few of you will get about age, friendships, and destiny.
#Age #Friendship #Destiny #Choices
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Where Will It Land?

The sun is blazing brightly through the windows on this cool fall morning. My best friend just texted some news about another friend we’ve adopted as our own. It’s never good, but I wouldn’t...

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November 30, 2025 at 3:40 PM

FD Thornton

@thornton62.bsky.social

True Healing

Just a simple little story about worrying about the things which we have no control. Namely, tomorrow.
#PresentMoment #HereAndNow #Faith #Zen #PeaceOfMind
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True Healing

So I woke up with a shout around 3:30 this morning. Apparently I needed to go to the bathroom. Still after coming back to bed my heart was still thumping a little hard. Which sounds uncomfortable and....

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November 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM

FD Thornton

@thornton62.bsky.social

The Same Thing
Just a few thoughts before I start cooking.
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#HappyThanksgiving #Gratitude #Love #Letting Go

The Same Thing

On this quiet morning there’s not a sound coming from anywhere. The sun is as bright as it can be in the southern sky. Even the birds are ...

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November 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM

FD Thornton

@thornton62.bsky.social

Right Here & Right Now
This is a bit of a confessional just reminding myself what true motivation is.
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#Drive #Desire #Happiness #PeaceOfMind #ThisMoment #Zen

Right Here & Right Now

Between the dreams we have, and the damage caused by those very dreams. We get caught up in the high to achieve and improve, only to end up disappointing ourselves. So what do you do? Refuse to...

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November 26, 2025 at 3:22 PM

FD Thornton

@thornton62.bsky.social

Never Ignore Its Call

Just a short story about the goals you set and what satisfies your heart.
#Heart #Compassion #Empathy #Greed #Karma
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Never Ignore Its Call

Never Ignore Its Call After a fun filled morning of refilling my wife’s med packs and fighting with my AI editor that has quit working. (Glad I don’t pay for it, or I’d be really pissed)...

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November 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM

FD Thornton

@thornton62.bsky.social

One of the Monkeys
Just a little reflection on time and family and how over the years everything comes full circle.
#Children #Aging #Family #Thanksgiving #Birthdays
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