We all know why Trump wants to make Gaza part of the U.S., right? He wants his company to put luxury hotels, apartments and casinos there. Then all the obscenely rich people can launder their money without ever moving in. That’s why he called it the “Middle East riviera.”

We must not obey in advance. This historian makes the point when he says Colonial Williamsburg has removed the website he created 14 years ago, and for which he wrote most of the content—including info about slavery and the abuse of indigenous people. instagram.com/reel/DDtV7vrOg…

I’m writing a memoir called “The Things We Carried” about how my life experiences—the things I carry in my metaphorical backpack of life—have shaped who I am and what I do. I’ve also started a free Substack called “The Things We Carry.” Please subscribe! open.substack.com/pub/rodthorn/p…

In addition to the book I’m writing, “The Things We Carried” I've started a Substack publication: "Things We Carry.” I'd really appreciate it if you could subscribe to it (free). I published my first essay last week. Here is the second, Thanks. open.substack.com/pub/rodthorn/p…

Here's my new "Things We Carry" Substack essay. I hope you read it and subscribe. Soon I'll be writing about the impact of generational trauma on business and society. open.substack.com/pub/rodthorn/p…

When I hear “Timothy Chalomet” I hear “Kid Charlemagne.”

I successfully bought nothing today. Like most days.

After a 248-year run, “America: the Musical” ended its run today. “Nyet, Nyet, Nanette” will now take its place.

Since it's my birthday today, here's a special edition of Things We Carry. I hope you like it. Here Comes the Sun. . .Flowers open.substack.com/pub/rodthorn/p…

The Tyranny of Silence open.substack.com/pub/rodthorn/p…

Here’s my newest Substack post. If it says something to you let me know. Also, please subscribe, re-stack, and share it with others. Many thanks! open.substack.com/pub/rodthorn/p…

My newest essay, "The Night of the First Prayer." Please read, and if you're so inclined, follow me and subscribe (free). Thanks! open.substack.com/pub/rodthorn/p…

A special-edition post. . .because it’s opening day of the baseball season! Put me in, coach, I'm ready to play! And THANK YOU to all who have subscribed to my Things We Carry essays (I'm over 100)! And also THANK YOU to those who have followed me! rodthorn.substack.com/p/baseball-sav…

Here's my newest Substack essay. Please read, subscribe (free), and tell other about my writing. Since I watched the GREAT Masters tournament this weekend, this one's a bit lighter! open.substack.com/pub/rodthorn/p…

“The woodpecker could not be reached for comment.” This line from the Neil Vigdor (Neil Vigdor) article in today’s The New York Times made me laugh out loud. nytimes.com/2025/04/23/us/…

Here's my newest Substack essay. I'd be grateful if you'd read it, and if you're so willing, like it, comment, and re-stack or share. Thanks and have a great day! I Have A Plane To Catch open.substack.com/pub/rodthorn/p…

My newest Substack essay. Please check it out. A Man Riding A Whale open.substack.com/pub/rodthorn/p…

A Foxhole and a Chestnut Tree I’ve been thinking and writing about spirituality and inherited trauma. Here's my newest Substack essay. open.substack.com/pub/rodthorn/p…

Want to know what it’s like inside a trauma survivor’s head when they’re giving a keynote speech in front of hundreds of people at a prestigious university? My newest essay will tell you. open.substack.com/pub/rodthorn/p…

Here’s my newest Substack essay, The Mighty Thor(n): Rod of Thunder. Thanks for reading and liking and interacting and subscribing and telling your friends. I wish everyone peace and love. The Mighty Thor(n): Rod of Thunder open.substack.com/pub/rodthorn/p…