Rod Thorn
@rodthorn.bsky.social
I’m a writer: books, plays, screenplays, articles, speeches, video scripts, and essays. I'm also a voice talent: audiobooks, plays, podcasts. I create to make sense of the world, and turn life's wounds into wisdom.
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Here's my newest essay. This topic is bigger than any of us can imagine, and it goes far beyond politics. I didn't want to write about it, but it seems I had to. To think that people will read it and respond is very gratifying. Thank you. #epstein #abuse #sextrafficking
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The Wise Ash with Rod Thorn (@rodthorn)
This Epstein thing is really getting to me. I want instant karma!
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February 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Here's my newest essay. This topic is bigger than any of us can imagine, and it goes far beyond politics. I didn't want to write about it, but it seems I had to. To think that people will read it and respond is very gratifying. Thank you. #epstein #abuse #sextrafficking
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Colleen McCullough was an Australian novelist, a professor of neurology at Yale University, and the author of The Thorn Birds, one of the best-selling books in history.
And yet, on this day in 2015, this is how they start her obituary. This is shameful.
#sexism
And yet, on this day in 2015, this is how they start her obituary. This is shameful.
#sexism
January 29, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Colleen McCullough was an Australian novelist, a professor of neurology at Yale University, and the author of The Thorn Birds, one of the best-selling books in history.
And yet, on this day in 2015, this is how they start her obituary. This is shameful.
#sexism
And yet, on this day in 2015, this is how they start her obituary. This is shameful.
#sexism
If the federal government invokes the Insurrection Act, the Minnesota National Guard personnel currently deployed by the state would be removed from the governor’s command and control, and become part of the federalized force under Trump’s authority. This is a scary scenario and it may happen soon.
January 26, 2026 at 12:15 AM
If the federal government invokes the Insurrection Act, the Minnesota National Guard personnel currently deployed by the state would be removed from the governor’s command and control, and become part of the federalized force under Trump’s authority. This is a scary scenario and it may happen soon.
When I see “Barron Trump Called U.K. Police After Witnessing Woman ‘Getting Beat Up on Video Call” I’m skeptical. It sounds like PR people “planted” the story with the media to humanize him and burnish his reputation. I hope I’m wrong and he DID do that. But it’d be out of character in that family.
January 24, 2026 at 6:42 PM
When I see “Barron Trump Called U.K. Police After Witnessing Woman ‘Getting Beat Up on Video Call” I’m skeptical. It sounds like PR people “planted” the story with the media to humanize him and burnish his reputation. I hope I’m wrong and he DID do that. But it’d be out of character in that family.
I REALLY want to know this. In addition, whether they rioted or not, how many Proud Boys, Oathkeepers, 3 percenters, and other far right domestic terrorists have they hired.
January 18, 2026 at 3:37 AM
I REALLY want to know this. In addition, whether they rioted or not, how many Proud Boys, Oathkeepers, 3 percenters, and other far right domestic terrorists have they hired.
Ear Today, Gone to Maui
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Ear Today, Gone to Maui
I need hearing aids, and I'm getting them
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January 17, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Ear Today, Gone to Maui
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Even The Mighty Thor(n) needs hearing aids.
Thanks for subscribing, reading, commenting, liking, and sharing.
Your support means a great deal to me.
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Thanks for subscribing, reading, commenting, liking, and sharing.
Your support means a great deal to me.
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The Wise Ash with Rod Thorn (@rodthorn)
Even The Mighty Thor(n) needs hearing aids.
Thanks for subscribing, reading, commenting, liking, sharing.
Your support means a great deal to me.
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January 17, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Even The Mighty Thor(n) needs hearing aids.
Thanks for subscribing, reading, commenting, liking, and sharing.
Your support means a great deal to me.
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Thanks for subscribing, reading, commenting, liking, and sharing.
Your support means a great deal to me.
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PLEASE MAKE IT STOP (he shouted to the universe)
U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane
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January 13, 2026 at 4:03 AM
PLEASE MAKE IT STOP (he shouted to the universe)
U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
The Wisdom of Storms
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The Wisdom of Storms
Working for IBM brought out the best in me—and the worst
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January 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The Wisdom of Storms
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I'm going to be writing a lot more about my time at IBM--the good, the bad, and the ugly. But Lou Gerstner's unfortunate passing brought out all the feels in me, so I thought I'd share some now. Thanks for subscribing!
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The Wisdom of Storms open.substack.com/pub/rodthorn...
The Wisdom of Storms
Working for IBM brought out the best in me—and the worst
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January 8, 2026 at 8:58 PM
I'm going to be writing a lot more about my time at IBM--the good, the bad, and the ugly. But Lou Gerstner's unfortunate passing brought out all the feels in me, so I thought I'd share some now. Thanks for subscribing!
The Wisdom of Storms open.substack.com/pub/rodthorn...
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Looking at the Washington Post and they’re basically cheerleading Trump and heaping praise on him. Bezos’ influence is OBVIOUS. In another time they’d be calling for impeachment.
January 4, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Looking at the Washington Post and they’re basically cheerleading Trump and heaping praise on him. Bezos’ influence is OBVIOUS. In another time they’d be calling for impeachment.
I learned a lot by writing this essay. Especially how I still carry around my ancestors' baggage on New Year's and every other holiday. Thanks for subscribing!
The New Year Beginneth open.substack.com/pub/rodthorn...
The New Year Beginneth open.substack.com/pub/rodthorn...
The New Year Beginneth
In Colonial New England, the new year started on March 25
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January 2, 2026 at 6:37 PM
I learned a lot by writing this essay. Especially how I still carry around my ancestors' baggage on New Year's and every other holiday. Thanks for subscribing!
The New Year Beginneth open.substack.com/pub/rodthorn...
The New Year Beginneth open.substack.com/pub/rodthorn...
I lost a few pounds this year.
I’ve now found them.
I’ve now found them.
December 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I lost a few pounds this year.
I’ve now found them.
I’ve now found them.
I don’t like these “year in review” pieces. When we talked in terms of column inches they were useful because they took up space at the of the year.
I also don’t like branding years or eras. As in, “2026 will be the year of AI” and “We are in the next economy.”
Can we just be where we are?
I also don’t like branding years or eras. As in, “2026 will be the year of AI” and “We are in the next economy.”
Can we just be where we are?
December 24, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I don’t like these “year in review” pieces. When we talked in terms of column inches they were useful because they took up space at the of the year.
I also don’t like branding years or eras. As in, “2026 will be the year of AI” and “We are in the next economy.”
Can we just be where we are?
I also don’t like branding years or eras. As in, “2026 will be the year of AI” and “We are in the next economy.”
Can we just be where we are?
Small things can trigger memories, not always good ones. That's what happened when I saw an old ad for this chemistry set.
Knowing some people are reading what I write helps.
A Mad Young Scientist open.substack.com/pub/rodthorn...
Knowing some people are reading what I write helps.
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A Mad Young Scientist
Triggering a chain reaction
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December 23, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Small things can trigger memories, not always good ones. That's what happened when I saw an old ad for this chemistry set.
Knowing some people are reading what I write helps.
A Mad Young Scientist open.substack.com/pub/rodthorn...
Knowing some people are reading what I write helps.
A Mad Young Scientist open.substack.com/pub/rodthorn...
This is a good explanation of what it means to have a social democracy as your governing system.
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Way Yuhl (@wayyuhl)
Denmark is not socilaist - here’s what it is
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December 22, 2025 at 11:12 PM
This is a good explanation of what it means to have a social democracy as your governing system.
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I wonder…can the DOJ be charged with obstruction because they redacted so much material in the Epstein files they’re rendered useless?
December 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
I wonder…can the DOJ be charged with obstruction because they redacted so much material in the Epstein files they’re rendered useless?
Hell Cats, Hell YES!!!
We’ve served our country in uniform. Now we are stepping up to serve again.
We are The Hell Cats — four female veterans that are going to flip the House in 2026.
Join the mission → hellcats.us
We are The Hell Cats — four female veterans that are going to flip the House in 2026.
Join the mission → hellcats.us
December 19, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Hell Cats, Hell YES!!!
Why do I drink a cup of coffee and immediately feel tired afterwards? There’s got to be a physiological explanation.
December 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Why do I drink a cup of coffee and immediately feel tired afterwards? There’s got to be a physiological explanation.
My Christmas Wish
Best wishes to all, and to all a good fight—to remember why we celebrate Christmas.
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Best wishes to all, and to all a good fight—to remember why we celebrate Christmas.
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My Christmas Wish
Remember what I'm supposed to be celebrating
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December 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
My Christmas Wish
Best wishes to all, and to all a good fight—to remember why we celebrate Christmas.
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Best wishes to all, and to all a good fight—to remember why we celebrate Christmas.
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I just read a woman in my town poisoned her husband by making him drink antifreeze.
It’s cold outside, but it’s not THAT cold!
It’s cold outside, but it’s not THAT cold!
December 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I just read a woman in my town poisoned her husband by making him drink antifreeze.
It’s cold outside, but it’s not THAT cold!
It’s cold outside, but it’s not THAT cold!
In addition to writing on Substack, I’m writing for some publications on Medium. Here’s my first piece.
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How I Got a FPhD in Swearing
It was a long fucking journey
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December 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
In addition to writing on Substack, I’m writing for some publications on Medium. Here’s my first piece.
medium.com/another-fuck...
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