The Cigar Life

 Monday, March 2, 2026 Dale drove me over to Stogies on Grand today so I could restock cigars. They were out of Diggers so I picked up 3 Camachos and 3 Hoyos. Didn't smoke any of 'em today however I did have a little Romeo y Julieta when we got home. Picked up a couple books at Next Chapter Booksellers while we were over in Saint Paul. I love books like the one above. It's easy to read because it has two-page descriptions of different types of birds which appeals to my short attention span and it's also got colorful pictures which appeals to my strong visual sensibilities and desire for beautiful images. I've got another book in this series titled Around the World In 80 Fish and Other Sea Creatures .  The reaseson for the appeal of this book to me are very similar to the ones for the other book above. I read Soul of An Octopus by Sy Montgomery a few years ago and I loved it. Upon preview his one is full of colorful photographs and even more interesting information ...

 Monday, February 16, 2025 Back when I was working today woulda been a day off. Now EVERY day is a day off! After the Romeo y Julieta I lit up a Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur.

 Sunday, September 28, 2025 Smoked a Hoyo Excalibur this afternoon. It lasted about 90 minutes.  Lovely afternoon. Listened to Chet Baker. 

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Lighting up a Hoyo. Great fucking cigar. I'm feeling a level of relaxation on my first day off that I usually don't feel for a week into my summer break. 

  Monday, June 9, 2025 Went in this morning to finish cleaning my classroom and turn in my keys. Dale came to help. Was out of there by 10:00. Two cigars today. First was a Hoyo Excalibur. The second was a Romeo y Julieta. Ready to get my summer break and sabatical underway. 

 Monday, June 2, 2025 Can't believe we're to this point. One week of school left. I've been really good about getting in my 14,000 steps per day. Four more days of school.  *** Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Also good about getting in lots of cigars. This one's a Camacho. Three school days left.  *** Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Warmer today. Another Camacho. These are just too good. Two days left. *** Thursday, June 5, 2025 Two cigars today.  Both little Romeo y Julietas. One day left.  *** No cigar today. Last day of school (for the kids). I've gotta go in Monday to check out of my room.   *** Saturday, June 7, 2025 Another 2-cigar day. Smoked a Hoyo Excalibur this afternoon before dinner.   Dale took me to dinner at Chloe to celebrate being done with school. I drank some Old Fashioneds. Dale had wine.  We both started with the carrot/ginger soup which was delicious. I had the Coq a Vin for dinner which was delicious. Dale had the Arctic Char. He loved it. I ...

 Saturday, April 19, 2025

  Drinking a Knob Creek Old Fashioned. Photos from February 23.

  Sunday, October 27,  2024 Smoking cigars at a steady pace. The above average temperatures help. There are 3 that I've determined to be my particular favorites. Stopped by Stogies On Grand yesterday and picked up some more them. I'm enjoying Olivas.   They're smooth and mild. I'm really loving the Camachos I've been smoking.  They've got a nice girth and  a bold taste.   Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur #1s have long been one of my favorites. I'd use the following words to describe them: Bold, strong, slightly bitter, spicey, caramel, and slightly sweet. They all comes together great.