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FD Thornton @thornton62.bsky.social · 14h

Songbird Sings
Just a few reflective thoughts on life and how we choose to live it. Let us hope, we choose well.
#Zen #InTheMoment #choices #breathe #listen #LetGo
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Songbird Sings

The reflection of the windowpane bounces off the ground, and for a moment the whole earth seems still. But with the passing of a distant car, I’m awakened once again to the reality of where I am....

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FD Thornton @thornton62.bsky.social · 16h

How do you say, Your Sorry?

FD Thornton @thornton62.bsky.social · 1d

Just a commentary on "the man" trying to keep us all down.

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FD Thornton @thornton62.bsky.social · 2d

Chain Reaction

Just a simple story with a serious undertone about the world and how we treat each other and ourselves. Find your Zen.
#Zen #mindfulness #anger #breathe #nice #intention #FindYourJoy
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Chain Reaction

After what seems like an hour of playing phone tag with my PCPs office and my pharmacy on the hill. I finally got someone to call me back and respond. But that’s okay, I was already making...

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FD Thornton @thornton62.bsky.social · 5d

Where We Are Going To Be

Just a few thoughts on our history and how it often repeats itself. But hopefully in a good way.
#Reflection #Perfection #DoingOurBest #TheSilliestLittleThings
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Where We Are Going To Be

Despite my common sense, I opened the windows this morning in my office. Outside on this nearly noon time morning the sun is out, and I can hear the sound of birds nearby. If I’m not mistaken...

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FD Thornton @thornton62.bsky.social · 6d

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FD Thornton @thornton62.bsky.social · 6d

The Blinding Glare

Just a few thoughts on the real meaning of living, growing older, and the point of it all.
#Reflections #GrowingOlder #WhatIsLife #MoreThanWhatWeSee
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The Blinding Glare

The sun is blinding as it blares through the windows this morning. I just throwed down my morning dose of happy, sad, and necessary. I rub the unshaven scruff on my face thinking I should have taken.....

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FD Thornton @thornton62.bsky.social · 7d

Complicated

Just a little story of the salvation of music and creating balance between the good and the bad.
#Coltrane #music #choice #salvation #peaceofmind #balance
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Complicated

Feeding my head with the sounds of Coltrane may sound insane considering my upbringing. But through the decades music has always been the one note that has poured into my ears. Rather it was my...

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FD Thornton @thornton62.bsky.social · 9d

Ferman D. Thornton, Jr.
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Just a wannabe poet and short story writer from the South Georgia. Hopefully I can entertain you and get you to think a little. Cause we could all use some of that right about now. Click to read "Ferm...

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FD Thornton @thornton62.bsky.social · 10d

Not Fear Or Hate

Just thinking about my own Mental Health and the things I’ve had to do to find Peace of Mind.
#silence #faith #stillness #CompassionateListen #Mindfulness
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Not Fear Or Hate

Mrs. Fletcher solves another mystery through the walls of my office. While the sun quietly peeps from behind the clouds of a passing storm. I’m not at all surprised by the train whistle down the...

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FD Thornton @thornton62.bsky.social · 11d

Runs in a Pack

Thinking about feeling alone and hoping someone cares. I do.
#Communion #PeaceOfMind #SomeoneCares #icare
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Runs in a Pack

It’s hard to believe it’s damn near noon time already. I got up early then I went back to sleep so I’m just getting up to take my medicine and post a story. Today it is windy and cool, but...

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FD Thornton @thornton62.bsky.social · 12d

Find Your Joy

Just a little post about the challenges of work life and doing the best we can…for yourself.
#Intimidation #challenge #workingclass #findyourjoy
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Find Your Joy

There’s nothing more intimidating for a writer or an artist then to stare at a blank screen or canvas. For me it’s a moment of dread, especially after a restless night of sleep. So I come into my...

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FD Thornton @thornton62.bsky.social · 14d

Open The Curtains

Just a little something I thought I needed to say.
#depression #truth #pain #Compassion #iUnderstand
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Open The Curtains

Disillusioned? Maybe a little. But no more than I usually am when attacks come to my mind. For the most part I am a pretty stable guy, but every so often like a King Tide, the water gets a little...

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FD Thornton @thornton62.bsky.social · 15d

Be At Peace
Just a simple story about working with the positive and dealing fairly with the negative.
#GettingThingsDone #ThinkOfOthers #RollWithThePunches
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Be At Peace

It’s barely 11:00 in the morning and I’ve gotten several task done today. Including fixing a customer problem with my printer and phone, getting some prescriptions renewed, and working on a draft...

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FD Thornton @thornton62.bsky.social · 17d

Restful Mind

Just a simple story of love and listening to yourself and sweeping the floor.
#RestfulMind #SundayThoughts #Storytelling #PersonalEssay #MentalClarity
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Restful Mind

It’s my usual time on a Sunday morning to call my father-in-law, then make up the bed, and take a shower. I’m done taking my medication and now it’s time to sit here and bore you to a stupor...

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FD Thornton @thornton62.bsky.social · 20d

Life is a Highway

Just a simple story about how we process the past and live in the present.
#thejourney #memories #compassionatelistening #forgiveness #windows
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Life is a Highway

A new candle is burning, while the last candle I burned lasted nearly a week. With the windows wide open, a mid-morning breeze is coming in offering me more than the canned air I’ve been breathing....

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FD Thornton @thornton62.bsky.social · 21d

Nothing New

Just a little story about motivation and making time to do what you love.
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#dreams #stagnant #uncomfortable #justdoit

Nothing New

It has been a hot minute since I wrote anything. Let’s just say my minds been occupied with other things lately. Hopefully Fall has decided to show up after a dry and brutal September, and I’m...

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FD Thornton @thornton62.bsky.social · 25d

The Sweet Aftertaste: A Dose Of Respect

Pills are what keeps me alive. So, if younger generations are investing their $$ to keeping me this way. At least I should listen to what they got to say.
#respect #time #listen #honor #faith
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Sweet Aftertaste: A Dose of Respect

After the chalky taste of the powder, the sweet aftertaste of the vitamins is a welcome relief. Every morning 14 different pills and a powder get lined up on my mousepad and swallowed. Along with...

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FD Thornton @thornton62.bsky.social · 26d

Week Old Studdle

Just a little tongue-in-cheek story about our differences and how they complement each other in the long run.
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#tongueincheek #perfection #chaos #life #complement

Week Old Stubble

In the stillness of a semi-foggy morning, I woke up after a solid night of conflict dreams. Where problems are never resolved. So I took a shower and shaved like a winner and headed to the office....

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FD Thornton @thornton62.bsky.social · 27d

Waiting

Sometimes you get that overwhelming feeling and it effects the comfort you should be experiencing.
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#overwhelmed #changes #anxiety #pressure #time

Waiting

I’m surrounded by art most of which are my wife’s creations. But despite the number paintings and art pieces we have, the walls are surprisingly beige and bare. We keep saying we are going to...

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FD Thornton @thornton62.bsky.social · 28d

Never too late.

FD Thornton @thornton62.bsky.social · 29d

The Balancing Act
Just a simple story about having a bad day facing the consequences and improving yourself.
#asshole #jerk #forgivness #MakingAmends
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The Balancing Act

It feels a bit cool on this first day of fall. So with the curtains opened wide I’m greeting the pre-dawn sky. While the temperature hasn’t changed much. At least I’ve noticed the sun coming up...

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FD Thornton @thornton62.bsky.social · Sep 22

Chasing Your Tale

Facing my past, I sought peace in a world that demands a performance. Only to discovers truth.
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#Truth #Solace #MomentsOfReflection.

Chasing Your Tale

It’s a clear blue sky with just a touch of wind. The sun isn’t quite hitting the window directly, as the earth changes its angle towards Fall. I’m in a quiet reflective moment as the dreams of...

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FD Thornton @thornton62.bsky.social · Sep 21

Third Can Of Red Bull

When your mind is on the hustle, your body keeps score. What's the real cost of success?
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#Burnout #MentalHealth #Leadership #RedBull #ProfessionalDevelopment

Third Can Of Red Bull

One of the things that made me good at my last two jobs was connecting the dots. As a security guard and security supervisor my job was pretty simple, keeping your eyes open. And according to the...

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