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February 23, 2018

Olympic movie medal presentation

The 2018 Winter Games are underway and I am actually writing an appropriately timed post. Believe it or not. Hell, I was just rambling on about t-shirts in February. I needed to do something right.


I have never been an Olympic slug – it’s very time consuming.  On the odd chance that I did watch, the commercials made me absolutely crazy. Let’s not forget the announcers/commentators.  I was livid when that insensitive bitch interviewed Bode Miller after he medaled in the final race of the 2014 Olympics. Then, there was Bob Costas.  He’s such a tool.  Though, I got quite the charge when he continued to broadcast with conjunctivitis.  In both eyes.


Classic Costas conjunctivitis


Fast forward 2018 – Bob Costas retired and his ‘condition’  has probably cleared by now. Bode is now a commentator. And, I have time.  Oddly enough, the damn commercials don’t even bother me.  Go Figure. Skate. Before I continue, let me qualify something. I am still not a slug by any means.  I have never turned on the television to watch. I only did so if it was already on.


During those frequent commercial breaks, that still don’t bother me, I thought about all the movies inspired by Olympic moments.  Leave it to Hollywood to prolong everything from “the thrill of victory to the agony of defeat”.  And, give me a reason to post.  I decided to keep with the Olympic theme and award medals.  Truthfully, only three movies even came to mind.  So, it worked out really well.


Gold – Miracle

This movie tells the true story of Herb Brooks (Kurt Russell), the player-turned-coach who led the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team to victory over the seemingly invincible Russian squad in Lake Placid.


Since the Americans won gold that year, it’s only natural the movie be awarded accordingly. Besides, it’s a hockey movie. Any questions?


Silver – Eddie the Eagle

Inspired by true events – Michael “Eddie” Edwards (Taron Egerton), plays the unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach (played by Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.


Jackman is a serious dude.  The final ‘landing’ is just amazing to watch.   


Bronze – The Cutting Edge

Kate Moseley (Moira Kelly) is a world-class figure skater training for the Olympics; she has genuine talent, but years of being spoiled by her wealthy family have made her all but impossible to work with. Doug Dorsey (D.B. Sweeney) is a hockey player with an eye injury suffered during a game that affects his peripheral vision. Desperate to stay in Olympic competition, Doug agrees to try working as Kate’s partner.  In time, the two learn to put egos aside to become a pair to be reckoned with both on and off the ice at the 1992  Albertville Winter Olympic Games.


Even though this IS a romantic-comedy, it’s still fun. 


Well, that’s about it.  As the Games come to a close, so must my postal ‘presentation’.  Trust me, these movies are all worth the watch.  Bonus – they are all BBC – Before Bob Costas.


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Published on February 23, 2018 04:19

February 16, 2018

plain white T

Recently, I purchased a 3 pack of Jockey t-shirts. Yes, they were both plain AND white.   This trifecta was also V-neck – more on THAT later.  After the initial wash, I put one on and … .  Ahh (deep sigh of contentment). It was a nice. One of those simple pleasures you often need to get through the day. Oh, I only do 100% cotton.  That whole polyester blend shit just doesn’t work for me.  Later that day, I logged in to work on my soup recipe and drafted the above title.  Plain white tees deserved a post.  Originally, I projected a nice Spring into Summer entry.  But the idea lingered.  Since, I had an appropriate musical group AND video short prepared, I decided not to wait.


plain


I was never really a fan of the graphic tee.  My kids, yes.  Me, no.  Though when I was young, I had a t-shirt with the famous Farrah Fawcett  bathing suit pose decal printed on the front.  It was my favorite.  Honestly, I think it was every adolescent AND adult male’s favorite. Then AND now.


When I went to college, I would swap Iowa t-shirts with friends at schools across the country.  Back then, you could also call various university 1-800 numbers to inquiry about admissions. The institution would actually send you a t-shirt FOR FREE.  True story.


white


Simple. Neutral. Classic. Three words that best describe this article of clothing.  To keep mine looking that way, I use bleach, baby.  Oh, my whites are washed in hot water, too.  As I age, gray and black are becoming more popular in my wardrobe.  Be that as it may, the PWT will always be a staple.


T-shirt



The dubbed “T-shirt” surfaced  in the United States when they were issued by the U.S. Navy sometime around the Spanish American War. They featured crew-necks and short sleeves and were meant to be worn as underwear beneath the uniform.  Soon it was adopted by the Army as part of the standard issue ensemble given to recruits. It got its iconic name from its shape resembling the letter “T”. Dockworkers, farmers, miners, and construction type workers also adopted the T-shirt preferring the lightweight fabric in hotter weather conditions.


The inexpensive cotton and easy to clean garment became the shirt of choice by mothers for their sons as outerwear for chores and play. By the 1920’s “T-shirt” became an official American-English word in the Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary.


V-necks have only been around since about the 1960s.  They’ve particularly gained in popularity in men’s fashion in the past decade or so, now becoming just as much of a staple of men’s fashion as the traditional T-shirt.




As an undergarment, the go to default cut is the crew neck, of course. For me, the opening is too tight.  And, no, I don’t have a thick neck, okay. I’ve just never been a tight-fitted clothes type dude.  Furthermore, I AM a product of the sixties. It’s only natural I favor the alternative style.  The V-neck often lays better. Just ask Andy Samberg and Ben Stiller.  (side note: Stiller’s hairstyle in this video is totally gross.  I think it was intentional.  Correction – … hope it was intentional.  Yikes!)


the ultimate V-neck


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Published on February 16, 2018 04:18

February 9, 2018

soup’s on

Apparently, January is National Soup Month.  So, it makes complete sense that I am posting a soup  recipe … in February.  (Pause)


Remember, my timing is total shit.  That is why this is perfectly in line.  Besides, I haven’t had a cooking entry in a while.  And, this one is quick, easy, and quite good –  if, you like garlic.


Thirty-Clove Garlic Soup



2 heads garlic, halved crosswise
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups vegetable stock (this is a Martha recipe – she requests it be homemade)
8 ounces Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
salt/pepper/seasoning of choice
grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for serving

Those are the ingredients per Martha.  I was going to include her exact directions, but then decided to post my abbreviated version instead.  It’s so much more kitchen friendly.



Drizzle garlic with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning.  Wrap tightly in parchment paper, then aluminum foil.  Bake in oven at 375 for approximately 45 minutes.
Boil potatoes in vegetable stock until done – let cool.  (NOTE – if I’m in a real hurry, I use less stock, then to cool the spuds quicker I add ice.  Sometimes vegetable stock is … strong.  Diluting with the cubes helps mellow the flavor.)
Once garlic is roasted, remove from papery skin and place in potato/stock mix.
Puree the soup in batches. Then, reheat.  If the soup is too think, add water or stock until smoother consistency.
Sprinkle with that grated P-R cheese that I don’t use and, quite frankly, have never heard of.

Truthfully, I think even if you aren’t a garlic fan, this soup would be palatable.  It’s very smooth. I had thoughts about highlighting the advantages of garlic. But, that’s too much work right now.  I’m all about simplicity this post. Granted, some of the health benefits are reduced by roasting. Regardless, garlic IS the bomb!


I put my daughter to task to find an appropriate musical selection to close. I wanted something to celebrate enjoying soup on a cold February evening. This IS a Martha recipe – so, it’s all about the presentation and …



Soup really is good food!


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Published on February 09, 2018 04:30

February 2, 2018

THIS is NEXT

This IS one of those posts that embodies my essence of Nonsense.  But, if you think about it, it is not that Random because it happens often -especially in conversation. NOTE: DO NOT think about it too hard because it will really, really fuck you up.


“Next” always refers to something that you are not able to choose right now. “This” always refers to whatever you can choose right now.


My whole contention with these two words started back in my college days, driving to and from school on various outings.  Remember, this was 30 years ago. GPS was unavailable.  We relied on maps AND roadway signs for directions.  Often NEXT EXIT became THIS EXIT way too fast.  Or NEXT EXIT was truly THIS EXIT.  In both scenarios, YOU MISSED IT was the ultimate reality.  I’m convinced it was some conspiracy theory planned by the DOT intended to fuck with drivers.  The instigators then sat in an office in an undisclosed location, sipping coffee looking at some techy grid. Smiling.  Luckily, GPS has ‘fixed’ the problem. Though, I’m convinced even Siri has ulterior directional motives.


Baby Driver has NO confusion about what’s NEXT


Recently, I e-mailed a friend inquiring about his job transfer.  Originally I was told he would leave town in March.  Since I had heard about this transfer a few months back, I assumed THIS March, meaning 2018.  In his response, he stated the new assignment would be NEXT JULY.   The email was right around the New Year.  So… . Does he mean July 2018 or July 2019?  To this day, I still have no idea when he is leaving.  Quite frankly, I’m embarrassed to ask.


Similarly enough, I finished reading a preview about an upcoming movie that is supposed to open NEXT December.  Further in the article, the release date of December 2018 was referenced twice.  Yes, this was a January 2018 volume. Therefore, the article was written, then proofed sometime in 2017.  Hmm… .


See why I’m confused.  See why I also warned – DO NOT  think about it too hard.  It seriously messes with you.


I disagree that “this Friday” only has meaning if it is Friday. It means: the Friday that is not in question. Next Friday means, the one after that. If there is not a “this” at the present moment (hard to imagine with a day of the week) then it gets confusing. For a day or two after the weekend, “this weekend” actually refers to the weekend that just passed, as in: “What did you do this weekend?”


I’m a pretty direct guy, especially in conversation.  I chose my words efficiently to facilitate communication. (EXCEPTION: blog rambling, of course) I stress action verbs and use as few words as possible.   That’s why THIS  – NEXT conundrum is total shit.  Do it NOW and shut the fuck up!


Lastly, the real cluster occurs when there is a line  of customers at the pharmacy counter and the cashier asks “who’s ...


NEXT


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Published on February 02, 2018 04:45

January 26, 2018

300

Well, I’ve hit the big 300.  Posts, not years, okay.


Back when I celebrated 200, I compiled a fun MasterCard Moment.  This time around, I had no idea how I wanted to present my postal milestone.  I had a few ideas. Though, none were a strong front runner.


My first thought was to combine this with an updates and understandings recap usually done this time every year.  Truthfully, I have no updates and I understand less and less with every day.  Besides, looking back can be so cliche.  Just wasn’t feeling it.


Instead, I decided to move forward.


I have an appointment with ‘the Yoda’ – Master of all that is Blog.  Soon. I think I’m due for a makeover.  Then again, I kinda like my adamthomasrph.com look – simple, classic, and lean.  None of the complicated shit that is totally obnoxious on other website/blogs.  We’ll see.  Speaking of that, I’ve heard that blogs are becoming a thing of the past.  Well, so am I, baby.  But, I’m still here, looking and feeling just my home page – simple, classic, and lean.  So, fuck ‘em.


Most of all, I want to THANK YOU  for reading and following.  This blog truly keeps me sane.  And, writing.  With my familial downsizing, I do have some extra time.  Hopefully, I can put that to use. Translation: my next project.  Right now, I’m still just chillin’.  And, heavy bag training, of course.  Remember, it’s all about the … sting.


Actually, this is post number 303 to be exact. I waited to boast my postal accomplishment for another reason.  I had a 5-STAR  rating recently.  Consequently, it was submitted on  GoodReads.  I was hoping that same reader would post a rating or review on Amazon as well – Amazon reviews are much easier to highlight. (HINT- click the book icon)  Then, something wonderful happened – a different reader posted another 5-STAR review.  On Amazon.  How cool is that?  Better yet,  I was able to cut/paste the actual  STARS.  Aren’t they beautiful!



Awesome!   5.0 out of 5 stars

January 21, 2018






This book almost speaks to u when u are involved in retail, especially as a Pharmacist. 2 thumbs up!!!! It’s not 2018 in the story, but it relates to how it’s always been and will continue being in retail. Loyalty to employees for 15+ years doesn’t mean anything anymore. Thanks Adam


Can’t think of a better way to commemorate my 300 post anniversary.


Keep calm and blog on!


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Published on January 26, 2018 04:22

January 19, 2018

Winter Random Nonsense

Well, we actually have a winter.  The last few years have been marginal at best. I haven’t minded, considering the traveling required for hockey.  I must say, 2017  was one of the oddest, most unpredictable weather years.  Traverse City is primed for winter, though.  Well, it used be. Long gone are the die-hard natives that thrived in temperature extremes.  Now all that remains are pansy-ass ‘residents’ that have no idea how to function – let alone exist when it’s a mere 32 degrees.


Since it’s mid-January, I decided it was appropriate to pen a post about Winter and the Nonsense associated with the season.  My Random thoughts will be included, of course.



I still can’t stand the naming of winter storms.  Never have; never will.  So dumb!  Jim Cantore and Stephanie Abrams totally rock as the Weather Channel personalities/veterans.  CAUTION: Don’t mess with Mr. Cantore if thunder snow is in the forecast.  He gets a little excited.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdRWGMyeSYY



My snow blower is officially fixed.  Though shoveling remains my snow removal method of choice.  It’s rather peaceful.  I used to be quite anal about my technique – NO tire tracks. And, those little bread-crumb like tracks of snow that trailed off the sides of the shovel always made me crazy. Note: past tense.  That was before kids AND before life.  Now, my ONLY goal is to get up and down the drive without traction  issues.  At times, snow on the drive is a good thing.
Parking when there’s even just a dusting of snow is a complete cluster.  People are so fucking stupid!  It’s a parking lot.  Use some common sense.  But, then these are probably the same idiots who ‘do’ the Farmer’s Market.  So, …. .
During Winter Storm Chloe or was it Dylan (note: sarcasm), I had to pick up my daughter from a sleepover at a friend’s house.  I must say, that was probably my worst driving experience in years. And, it was early afternoon.  Visibility was horrible.  Everyone was driving with hazards flashing.  Well, except me.  I understand the intention, especially on an interstate.  But this was city driving at 10 MPH – in D3.  Maybe these drivers should’ve just pulled over and … parked? Hmm… .
Flannel sheets are definitely the way to go in wintertime.  Getting into a warm bed when it’s below zero and the wind is howling is quite lovely.
I’m still on the fence about this wool sock thing. Not feeling the ‘thread’.  My feet sweat a lot and the moisture is NOT wicked off as well as advertised. Granted, disclosing my sweaty feet issue wasn’t completely necessary. But, it’s tangible information for posting purposes.  Besides, I often include such personal trivialities.  Though if I had to choose, I prefer Darn Tough over SmartWool.
Lastly, my Yaktrax are finally getting some miles this season.

I guess that’s it for now.  I’m sure there’s more.  I work retail. And, it’s Winter.  There will always be another ‘storm’ to usher in more Random Nonsense.


I need to shovel.


January Hymn


Happy Winter?!


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Published on January 19, 2018 04:19

January 12, 2018

float like a butterfly, sting like a bee

This really isn’t about Muhammad Ali.  But, it is about boxing.  Kind of. You see, I often struggle with fun, yet appropriate titles.  So when I come across a catchy phrase that has anything remotely related to my topic, I run with it.


Round One


I thought about taking boxing lessons some years back.  Unfortunately, life got in the way.  It’s very time consuming AND expensive.  Still, my interest for alternative training techniques is ever present.  The gym I frequent has a heavy boxing bag.  Every now and then I’d see random people spar with it. And, I would pause, wondering about the possibility of doing it myself. I was hesitant.  My agility and coordination, or lack thereof, thwarted any concentrated effort.


Within the past several months, a few gym junkies I know have commented about the workout punching that damn heavy bag provided. So, when I entertained the thought again, I did more than pause.  Considering my last opportunity to shake up my routine almost landed me in the slammer, I decided to be a bit more conservative when choosing my next challenge.


After I googled what I needed to know, I committed to the task.  Hell, I even went and purchased my own gloves.  The community gloves that the gym supplies are gross.  I  began ‘training’ on off hours when fewer patrons were around.  The rhythm needed to perform boxing bag basics is difficult to master. In no way did I want to look like I was doing a Richard Simmons aerobic routine instead of Cassius Clay beating the shit out an opponent.


Round Two


Power Punching is a great way to build muscle in the shoulders, arms and back. By adding heavy body strikes and uppercuts, you can also target your pectorals, biceps and traps, giving you a complete upper-body workout.


boxing bag basics – 101




Benefits Of Heavy Bag Training


Improve Aerobic Fitness.
Improve Power.
Improve Coordination, & Core Stability.
Improve Boxing Technique.
Develop Self Defense Skills.
Improve Body Shape.
Decrease Stress.
A Low Cost Activity, Requiring Minimal Equipment.

Training Tips



Pay attention – LOOK at the bag
Keep your balance
Punch DON’T push the bag - you want a snapping SMACK sound when you punch it and not a dull THUD sound.
GROUND your feet while punching – MOVE your feet when you’re NOT punching.
Don’t wait – ALWAYS throw punches.  This separates the boys from the men, baby.
Less power, more breathing  -  Power comes from good technique, endurance comes from good breathing.
Keep your hands up – wrist solid when striking the bag.
Throw 3-6 punches - Throwing 3 to 6 punches at a time is the sweet spot. Throwing combinations keeps up the rhythm.

Round Three

Enough random rhetoric – commence training.  I’m thinking my potential Richard Simmons days are behind me. Thankfully.  I may not  float any time soon, but I’s got me a nasty sting. ( insert: manly grunt)


Knock Out




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Published on January 12, 2018 04:04

January 5, 2018

I Can See Clearly Now

Back in October 2014, I posted my review of  The Underachiever’s Manifesto.  On a recent visit to that same ‘library’, I found Improve Your Vision  by  Martin Brofman.  I was intrigued.  Over the last few years, my vision has become compromised – especially nighttime driving.*  I’m 52 and have never worn glasses.  So I’m, thinking it’s about time.  But, if there was something I could do to prolong this inevitable, I’m willing to try.  Bonus – the book was way short.  Exercises and various other Appendices  made it even shorter. I was hesitant, though. Considering the nature of the ‘library’, I immediately thought it would be one of those self-help books, focusing more on  metaphorical references rather than scientific findings.  Quite frankly, I just wasn’t in the mood to read about my personality shortcomings let alone how to fix them.  Still, I flipped through the pages, saw a few diagrams then proceeded to the  circulation desk.


Dead metaphor


Within the first few pages, I realized how blatant the metaphor originally presumed was presented. Yet, I continued to read.  I guess I should’ve realized this when the ‘eye chart’ included remained attached to the inner binding.  Apparently, the previous reader had much better ‘vision’ than I.


the 25-50-25 principle


I’ve read enough self-help books to arrive at a formidable conclusion. Twenty-five percent of what is written is spot on great information that is totally applicable AND reasonably attainable. Fifty percent is food for thought, so to speak – plausible however, “I’m not sold on the idea” type – YET.  The remaining twenty-five percent is complete bullshit.


This book challenged that principle.  Hell, I can’t even break it down.  Since it was so short, I skimmed the remainder of the book.  Don’t worry, I had no intention on doing any ‘Exercises’.  And, the ‘Success Stories’ section was successfully NOT read.  I hate fucking testimonials. Or would that be … fucking hate … ? Hmm … .


Nut Graf 


I get that stress is bad.  It can compromise every bodily system functionality.  Yes, even your vision.  But, Brofman’s conclusion that stress related personality typing correlates to specific visual disturbances is borderline credible at best.


nearsightedness – self-absorbed individuals intimidated by their environment


farsightedness – those who’s attention is directed outward, yet obsessed with past failures


astigmatisms  - the Will eye wants, the Spirit eye feels and the resulting vision is … definitely seeking therapy  – #totally fucked


visual floaters -  a result of control issues


* and the author’s view on my condition – “We (society) are encouraged to believe that our natural tendency is to fall apart and grow useless as we get older.


Appendix: Questions and Answers 


Skimming this section was mandatory; for my entertainment, of course.  Trust me – I wasn’t disappointed either. Here is a sample of an actual question. Oh, and the … answer.


Can sexual habits affect your eyesight?   No, but suppressing true feelings can have adverse affects. Then Brofman wrote – “Just be who you really are , and feel what you really feel.  When you’re hot, you’re hot.  When you’re not you’re not.“  Yeah, that really was a direct quote.


Overall  Review 


I Can See Clearly Now   that this is definitely a book that needs to improve ITS vision.


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Published on January 05, 2018 03:59

December 29, 2017

fresh, precise, and sparkling


What is considered champagne?






Sparkling wine can only be called Champagne if it comes from the region of Champagne, France, which is just outside of Paris.  Champagne appellation law allows only grapes grown according to appellation rules in specifically designated plots within the appellation to be used in the production of champagne.  Translation - everything else is just sparkling wine.  Further, champagne can only be made using white Chardonnay and black  Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. So, it’s like, totally blended, baby.








Where do the Bubbles come from?:  Sparkling wine is made by taking the simple formula for fermentation (sugar + yeast = alcohol and CO2), and not allowing the resulting gas to escape. When you ferment wine in a closed or sealed environment, the carbon dioxide (CO2) returns into the wine, only to be released in the form of tiny bubbles after opening.


Origins:  The story of how this all started is attributed to the monk Dom Perignon (1638-1715), but in reality it was probably discovered slowly over time by many monks in the Champagne region.  Still, Dom was a real dude. Cool!


Producers of Sparkling Wine:  Austria, Germany, Italy and  Spain  have been long time sparkling wine producers.  Recently, Tazmania, Argentina, Australia, and of course the U.S. have followed suit.  Here is Traverse City, sparkling wine is can be found at two primary wineyards  – Mawby and Chateau Chantel.


Three Hallmarks of a Good Sparkler:



Fresh: Bright and alive in your mouth, fruity but not necessarily sweet.
Precise: On the tongue, the wine should feel direct and penetrating. Precision is more about the acid, which is mandatory for good sparkling wines.
Sparkling: Small bubbles are a sign of high-quality wine.




Here are the world’s 10′s most expensive champagnes ever.


#5 Moët & Chandon Dom Perignon White Gold – $2,467. …
#4 Boërl & Kroff Brut – $2,489. …
#3 Krug Clos d’Ambonnay – $2,701. …
#2 Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon Charles & Diana 1961 – $4,309. …
#1 Goût de Diamants, Taste of Diamonds – $2.07 million

Personally, I’ve never been a fan of champagne. For a treat, I’d much rather have a nice dessert and coffee.  Besides, there’s definitely better ways to spend $2.07 million dollars. Since, I’m quite the alcoholic novice, these little blurbs about various spirits are fun and educational to present.  I’m pretty sure there are other vineyards here in Traverse that produce this libation.  I highlighted Mawby because sparkling wine is their specialty. And, Chateau Chantel is considered a Traverse City ‘destination’.


I was going to be cliche and close with Taylor Swift’s New Years Day.   That would be appropriate, of course.  Rarely, am I ever appropriate, though.  Instead, I default to Blackbear.  His rendition of a vocal lesson basic would make Julie Andrews blush.   Come to think of it, the song is somewhat appropriate.  The chorus summarizes my sentiment toward 2017.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfzlUHOFQ5k


Happy 2018!





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Published on December 29, 2017 04:40

December 22, 2017

Adam Thomas Christmas tradition

 What would Christmas be without the emotionally challenged? Last week, a woman picked up her Xanax and said, “you can tell the holidays are coming.” Just like everything else, gets earlier and earlier every year. Considering my Nonsense lately, I think there’s an ICD-10 category with my name on it under the tree.


On a different, yet similarly themed note, my Christmas cards are officially completed.  I decided to go basic this year – boxed cards / no picture.  Hallmark, of course. Unknown to me, my envelopes for one of the designs had an awful red bird and snowflake motif. I decided it provided that ‘twist’ I try to strive for every year.  I’m just happy to get them done. I so want to put 2017 behind me.


Enough with the random rambling, on with the Challenged Christmas Carols.  Feel free to … sing a long?!



Schizophrenia – Do You Hear What I Hear?
Multiple Personality Disorder – We Three Kings Disoriented Are
Dementia –I Think I’ll Be Home for Christmas
Narcissistic – Hark the Herald Angels Sing About Me
Manic – Deck the Halls and Walls and House and Lawn and Streets and Stores and Office and Town and Cars and Buses and Trucks and Trees and . . .
Paranoid – Santa Claus is Coming to Town to Get Me
Borderline Personality Disorder – Thoughts of Roasting on an Open Fire
Personality Disorder – You Better Watch Out, I’m Gonna Cry, I’m Gonna Pout, Maybe I’ll Tell You Why
Attention Deficit Disorder – Silent Night, Holy OOOOOOOOh look at the Froggy, can I have chocolate, why is France so far away?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bell …

Merry Christmas


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Published on December 22, 2017 04:12