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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 · 24d

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 · 5h

Round of applause, please, for Mr Hardy the surgeon and this incredible matching pair. Once again, standard BKA went better than expected. Many other positives today. Thank you to everybody who sent their best wishes- I’ve read and appreciated every one. Onwards. Work starts now.

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Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 1d

And then there were two.
Let the recovery begin.

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Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 1d

The seduction is strong. Seen the consultants.
Third time lucky.
See you post-op.
(Sorry to disappoint, but I do not have an OF)

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Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 3d

3hrs today with the prosthetic, including some stretching, standing, walking. Only minor discomfort- need some socket tweaks. Skin looking and feeling robust. T-minus 2 days for other leg op. Usual bewildering feelings of impending loss mixed with relieved optimism.

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Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 5d

Sunset at the dairy

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Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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

Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 7d

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

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Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 7d

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

Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 8d

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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 · 9d

I was a brilliant writer yesterday.

Tom Staniford @tomstaniford.bsky.social · 9d

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 · 9d

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 · 10d

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 · 10d

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

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