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what does ampd stand for?
Over ten years ago I came up with the idea of soldiers with weaponized prosthetics for a science fiction novel. The acronym of A.M.P.D. for Artificial Military Prosthetics Division was born. Since that day and the first book was written, the acronym has evolved into something so much more. The business I am building is about living each day the best way we can. When I wake up every morning I focus on my attitude, motivation, principle and determination. These are the things t
Thomas Hraynyk
Nov 113 min read
A World Series Worth Remembering
Thirty-two years ago, I was a fifteen-year standing a restaurant bar in Oshawa Ontario named Harry Keesters. It was the World Series, and the Blue Jays were battling with the Phillies. The Blue Jays were trying to win a second Championship in a row, which is not easy to accomplish. My brother and I stood with a few hundred other fans, standing on a floor covered in peanut shells. The restaurant was known for allowing the shells to be thrown on the floor, because it helps soak
Thomas Hraynyk
Nov 32 min read
October to remember.
Happy Halloween to everyone who loves this day as much as I do. This month has become a month to remember in my life. I attended a red-carpet Gala in Hollywood, California, I sponsored Saito Motorsports at the Petit LeMan weekend at Road Atlanta and then traveled to Charlotte to support my close friend in a body building competition. As I still try to recover and get the sleep, I watch my Toronto Blue Jays try to win the World Series. It has been an emotional roller coaster,
Thomas Hraynyk
Oct 313 min read
living with principle.
As I wake up this morning, I look at the world from the eyes of gratitude and being humble. In the past I didn't always wake up with that mind set, but I had to learn and build that mind set. The definition of principle is a fundamental truth, a guiding belief, or a basic rule that forms the foundation for a system of thought and action. It can refer to a moral or ethical rule for conduct. If I am grateful, it's harder for me to take things for granted, at least in my mind. I
Thomas Hraynyk
Oct 223 min read


His name is Jerry!
This past weekend I had the amazing opportunity to attend the Petit LeMan at Road Atlanta. I attend regularly and over the past few times, and a trip to Daytona, I bring a skeleton with me. He wears a t-shirt that represents my sci-fi series which I am writing and publishing. He gets attention and this weekend received a lot of attention, especially on the grid walk. Since I started the quest to be a published author and write on a more regular basis my creativity has always
Thomas Hraynyk
Oct 132 min read
Sportscar Racing through my eyes.
I was five years old when my dad took me to my very first sportscar race at Mosport. Yes, I will always call it Mosport, because that is...
Thomas Hraynyk
Sep 292 min read
With great pain comes great growth.
Seven years ago, a post like this would be full of heartache, pain and intense emotion. That is not to say seven years later I don't have...
Thomas Hraynyk
Sep 222 min read
petit leman camping?
I have been asked what my blog is about, and my answer is anything that I think is relevant. In about a month I am going to be camping at...
Thomas Hraynyk
Sep 213 min read
Fear of the unknown
As many things happen in life, we do something for the first time. This is my first ever blog and blog post. I come into it with anxiety,...
Thomas Hraynyk
Sep 172 min read

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