The Cigar Life

 Saturday, July 4, 2026 Lit up a cigar on this Fourth of July. It was an Asylum 13.  This has generally been a reliably good cigar for me.  The first third of the cigar wasn't bad however it became quite bitter after that point.  These bigger cigars often burn unevenly and this one was no exception however it was also hard to keep lit and was a bit tough on the draw.  Never-the-less I kept at it so I'll give myself an A for effort.  Despite the fact that this wasn't the best cigar I certainly had fun smoking it.  I love the act of smoking a cigar.  I love lighting it up. I love how the smoke first pours into my mouth.  I love how it feels in mouth and how it coats my cheeks and tongue.  I love how it feels in my fingers.  And I love how a good cigar smells and I love how it looks. Nothing is more masculine and butch.  Happy 4th of July.

  Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - Anticipating Pride Weekend with a La Flor Dominicana. Friday, June 26, 2026 - Lots of cigars today. Four to be exact although the were all small ones (Romeo y Julieta). One later this morning with coffee.  Friday afternoon Warren and I headed down to The Eagle for their Pride patio party.  Had a few drinks. And ran into a few people we knew. It was nice. (Can you see me in the window?) After I got back from the bar Dale and I had salads from Lund's for dinner. Took and hour-long walk after we finished.  Smoked 3 cigars on said walk although they were all little ones (Romeo y Julieta).  T'was a very pleasant evening for a walk.  Sunday, June 28, 2026 - Lit up a huge Asylum 13. Great way to end the weekend.  Celebrate Pride. With cigars. 

 Sunday, June 28, 2026 Brunch at Northbound with Dale. I got an Old-Fashioned. Would've loved and Old-Fashioned for my cigar this afternoon... but I'm trying to cut back on drinking... and it helps to have NO alcohol in the house to keep from giving into temptation, especially when smoking a cigar. Dale was on a bike ride for most of the time it took to smoke my cigar.  This is supposed to be the last nice day before we're blasted with heat and humidity starting tomorrow and lasting for most of the rest of the week. 

 Saturday, June 20, 2026 Asylum 13's are my current favorite cigar. Lit one up on this Saturday afternoon.  Smoked it in the yard.  These take a little more than 2 hours.  They're well worth the time commitment.  Listened to my most favorite Sarah Vaughan album while relaxing. 

 Thursday, June 18, 2026 Dale and I went to the Y this morning. Afterward we went to Northbound for lunch. We both got salads. I also got their Canadian Old Fashioned. As always it was great. We stopped by Lund's on the way home to pick up dinner. I smoked 3 cigars this afternoon. The first one was a little Macanudo.  The second one I smoked was a Payback. That's a nice cigar.  Before my final  cigar, another Macanudo, I ran in and grabbed a jacket. It was about 70 degrees out and very dry so it felt a little cool when the sun wasn't shining.  Dale grilled up burgers and we had cole slaw and potato salad will them. It was all very delicious.

 Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Dianne sent me the above text earlier today. John wanted her to mention a cigar store recommendation he had for me for when we're visiting in Arizona. Dale said it's not too far from where we often clomp around.  Looking forward to checking it out and getting some cigars to smoke by the pool.