My favorite comedian is Tim Hawkins. There’re tons of videos of him on You Tube. If you need a good laugh, check out his other videos.

Starting off our funny blog break is Jimmy Fallon. If you’re not watching the show, he does a weekly hastag. This one is #WortstGiftEver.

What was your worst Christmas gift ever?

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Are you enjoying the Christmas Season? How’s the holiday shopping going?

I am excited to say that I am nearly done– I’d give it a good 90% completion. I think this is going to be my goal in subsequent years. Shopping done in November. Presents wrapped by early December and then just enjoying the season.

For you this week!

An Author Beware series. These posts focus on what an author has done horribly wrong in a published novel. I never mention the book or the author (unless they are making millions and I know they can afford to hire me for medical consulting.)

This series focuses on two very common errors but this author used them in more egregious ways– the use of electricity and scope of practice issues.

After that will be my annual blog break but I hope you’ll tune in for the funny videos I share every year.

I hope each of you has a wonderful Christmas and exciting New Year. I’ll be back to the medical mayhem on January 6th.

Much Love and Merry Christmas,

Jordyn

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A simple post, a simple smile, and a hope that your Thanksgiving is full of blessings and no medical mayhem.

Taking a short blog break this week for Thanksgiving celebrations. I know this time of year can be stressful because of the following cartoon. Most law enforcement officers and healthcare providers know that violence increases over the holidays because people come together who normally don’t and there is alcohol and financial pressure on top of it.

That is a powder keg.

So, I’d like to offer the following suggestions if you’re feeling like you’d rather take that carving knife to a family member rather than the turkey on the table.

1. Join the Polar Bears and take a swim in freezing water. This will definitely cool you off.

2. Volunteer to feed the homeless. This puts things in perspective.

3. Go to Alaska and feed the bears– it’s far away, stunning scenery and you’ll be so thankful if you live through the experience.

If those aren’t an option– watch a funny video and remember– it’s only a day. Or a few days.

Most importantly– don’t do anything that will land you in jail.

Blessings, Jordyn

P.S.– There is some mild language in this video. You’ve been forewarned.

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How has your fall been treating you? Anyone out there trying all the new pumpkin spiced products? Me . . . of course! Here’s the rundown on what I’ve tried. Pumpkin Spice Oreo cookies. These were okay. I don’t know that I would seek them out. Pumpkin spiced whipped peanut butter. Yes, you read that right. This was enjoyable but not sweet enough for me. Then there are the pumpkin spiced and pumpkin cheesecake donuts from Krispy Kreme.

So . . . the winner is . . . the pumpkin cheesecake donuts from Krispy Kreme!! They are yummy. And, I would like to publicly thank the woman who gave me the LAST pumpkin spiced donut of the day to try. I’d waited three weeks to stop by the store so you totally made my day!

What pumpkin spiced treat are you enjoying?

For you this week . . .

Tuesday: Author and ER physician Braxton DeGarmo stops by to discuss “fringe” medicine. Exactly what that is and what it means.

Thursday: Fellow writers . . . please . . . this is becoming very problematic. An author beware post on the difference between arteries and veins.

Have a great week!!

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How has your week been?

Mine– getting back into the swing of life. The holidays are upon us and I’m seriously going to get my Christmas shopping done early this year. I mean, everything wrapped and under the tree by December 1st.

Don’t hate me.

I’m usually not so far ahead of things but I find that once these are done– I can focus just on friends, family and Christ.

This week, friend and author Robin E. Mason is stopping by to talk about Dissociative Identity Disorder. She presents some really interesting information and I hope you’ll check out her new novel, Tessa.

Have a great week!

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What an interesting week it has been– medically speaking. Lots of medical things in the news. I tried to tune it all out while I was on my writing retreat (of which, I did get a lot of writing done!) but quickly was inundated with medical stories upon my return and my inner medical nerd couldn’t help but start doing more research.

Plus, I had to go to my hospital for mandatory Ebola training– like two days after my lake retreat. It’s hard to go from the first photo to the second photo. Reality can hit hard sometimes.

This week, I’m focusing on some of these interesting medical cases that could easily be worked into a fiction novel.

Tuesday: Can we say for sure Ebola is not airborne? I’ll give you my take tomorrow.

Thursday: The Right to Die? Should it be allowed? If so, under what circumstances?

Have a great week.

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How has your week been? Mine? Hopefully fabulous as I’m out of town enjoying a writer’s retreat. My first one ever. I’ll give you a full report upon my return.

Hopefully, you’ve taken advantage of the fire sale on my novels (Proof, Poison and Peril.) We’re in the last few days of this promotion so no more waiting!

This week I’m dealing with injuries related to mass casualty events. As you know, mass casualty events (whether Acts of God or terrorist events) can quickly overrun the medical system. Not only are we dealing with a large number of patients, but there may be new injuries that we’re not used to dealing with as well.

Tuesday: Mucormycosis infection. Just what is it and when should you worry about it?

Thursday: Blast lung. This is related to bombing events.

Hope you have a great week and have a safe Halloween!