Chronicle Obit - Thomas S. Adams

I'm glad the Chronicle of today reaches for the level of the Chronicle of my youth. Highlights from today's obit "Thomas S. Adams -- Descendant of presidents":

Thomas S. Adams... who thrived on good fellowship and the three-martini lunch, died Monday... He was 75.

He was... an elegantly dressed businessman who knew everybody and was as hearty as his drink of preference.

"Damn it," he would roar... "I'm related to John f--ing Quincy Adams."

After a few drinks... one could count on a hilarious soliloquy from Mr. Adams.

"Tommy was a simple guy," said his wife...