Rod Thorn
@rodthorn.bsky.social
I am an adversity alchemist and writer. I transform life's challenges, pain, and struggles into something positive and valuable, like wisdom, strength, purpose, interconnectedness, compassion, and social justice.
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I was in a coffee shop with a friend today when I saw this small but mighty group of “No Kings” protesters outside. They were getting a lot of support from people driving by.
November 16, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I was in a coffee shop with a friend today when I saw this small but mighty group of “No Kings” protesters outside. They were getting a lot of support from people driving by.
Well, at least one does.
October 25, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Well, at least one does.
Some news: My daughter, Sarah Thorn, is in this new play by Tom Hanks (yes THAT Tom Hanks) playing at The Shed in NYC until Dec. 21. Hasn’t opened yet, but tickets will go fast so get ‘em now!
And get @hanks coffee while you’re at it. Every penny made goes to supporting our troops.
And get @hanks coffee while you’re at it. Every penny made goes to supporting our troops.
October 17, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Some news: My daughter, Sarah Thorn, is in this new play by Tom Hanks (yes THAT Tom Hanks) playing at The Shed in NYC until Dec. 21. Hasn’t opened yet, but tickets will go fast so get ‘em now!
And get @hanks coffee while you’re at it. Every penny made goes to supporting our troops.
And get @hanks coffee while you’re at it. Every penny made goes to supporting our troops.
Saw this guy “living” it up today with cards, whiskey and a cigar.
October 13, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Saw this guy “living” it up today with cards, whiskey and a cigar.
Saw this 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner in a parking lot today. I talked to the owner. Apparently it was a limited-production model that had a transparent, blue-green tinted Plexiglas "bubble top" over the front two-thirds of the roof. Red interior. Beautiful car. #cars
October 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Saw this 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner in a parking lot today. I talked to the owner. Apparently it was a limited-production model that had a transparent, blue-green tinted Plexiglas "bubble top" over the front two-thirds of the roof. Red interior. Beautiful car. #cars
What’s the story? Two unopened chocolate jello deserts left on the steps of a parking lot. Forgotten? Left for someone?
October 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
What’s the story? Two unopened chocolate jello deserts left on the steps of a parking lot. Forgotten? Left for someone?
His performance review isn’t going well.
August 15, 2025 at 7:48 PM
His performance review isn’t going well.
At 38 feet, this is the world’s tallest Uncle Sam statue. But is the USA standing tall in the world?
In my opinion, because of the current regime, the USA’s standing has shrunk. What’s more, the USA is being ridiculed. Its citizens pitied or pilloried depending on their POV.
#USAstanding
In my opinion, because of the current regime, the USA’s standing has shrunk. What’s more, the USA is being ridiculed. Its citizens pitied or pilloried depending on their POV.
#USAstanding
July 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
At 38 feet, this is the world’s tallest Uncle Sam statue. But is the USA standing tall in the world?
In my opinion, because of the current regime, the USA’s standing has shrunk. What’s more, the USA is being ridiculed. Its citizens pitied or pilloried depending on their POV.
#USAstanding
In my opinion, because of the current regime, the USA’s standing has shrunk. What’s more, the USA is being ridiculed. Its citizens pitied or pilloried depending on their POV.
#USAstanding
Had a thing cut out of my forehead today. Hurt like hell. Still does. They’ll do a biopsy and we’ll see what’s up. Doc says it’s probably nothing to worry about.
July 18, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Had a thing cut out of my forehead today. Hurt like hell. Still does. They’ll do a biopsy and we’ll see what’s up. Doc says it’s probably nothing to worry about.
Watching Field of Dreams for probably the 20th time. I cry every time. And he hasn’t even played catch with his father yet. Then, it’s turn on the waterworks.
June 20, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Watching Field of Dreams for probably the 20th time. I cry every time. And he hasn’t even played catch with his father yet. Then, it’s turn on the waterworks.
Just stopped at an ice cream stand. Because it’s summer. What songwriter and band says “summer” unlike any other? Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys, of course. They’re playing on repeat.
God only knows where we’ll be without him.
God only knows where we’ll be without him.
June 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Just stopped at an ice cream stand. Because it’s summer. What songwriter and band says “summer” unlike any other? Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys, of course. They’re playing on repeat.
God only knows where we’ll be without him.
God only knows where we’ll be without him.
I’m not waiting for August.
May 19, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I’m not waiting for August.
Saw this nice view on my New England street during my walk yesterday.
April 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Saw this nice view on my New England street during my walk yesterday.
His bus may show up in your driveway. You never know.
April 20, 2025 at 12:54 AM
His bus may show up in your driveway. You never know.
I heard a director in a seminar say the most important shot to get is one of you pointing. You could be asking for a soda. But when you’re pointing it LOOKS like you’re a leader even if you have no idea what you’re doing.
Perhaps Vance, seen here pointing in Greenland, was in the same seminar.
Perhaps Vance, seen here pointing in Greenland, was in the same seminar.
March 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I heard a director in a seminar say the most important shot to get is one of you pointing. You could be asking for a soda. But when you’re pointing it LOOKS like you’re a leader even if you have no idea what you’re doing.
Perhaps Vance, seen here pointing in Greenland, was in the same seminar.
Perhaps Vance, seen here pointing in Greenland, was in the same seminar.
And Art Carney. Norton on the Honeymooners.
March 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
And Art Carney. Norton on the Honeymooners.
Tonight, Feb. 28, seven planets will put on a show and align in the night sky: Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter, and Mars. Five will be visible to the naked eye.
Here they are in rehearsal…
Here they are in rehearsal…
February 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Tonight, Feb. 28, seven planets will put on a show and align in the night sky: Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter, and Mars. Five will be visible to the naked eye.
Here they are in rehearsal…
Here they are in rehearsal…
This is a good idea.
February 27, 2025 at 11:24 PM
This is a good idea.
This is how a real leader acts.
February 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
This is how a real leader acts.
This rug going into my doctor’s office. . .yes, I did straighten it.
February 22, 2025 at 1:32 AM
This rug going into my doctor’s office. . .yes, I did straighten it.
Books on one side, ocean on the other, and a comfortable chair in which i could sit and read all day. Put a cup of coffee and a dog in there and I’m all set. #books
February 21, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Books on one side, ocean on the other, and a comfortable chair in which i could sit and read all day. Put a cup of coffee and a dog in there and I’m all set. #books
Scenes from a childhood…
February 3, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Scenes from a childhood…
I support Mexicanada
February 2, 2025 at 5:40 AM
I support Mexicanada