The Cigar Life

 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 ...

 Monday, February 10, 2025 This gon' be a long week. Bitter cold, full moon, Valentine's Day at school, and parent/teacher conferences. I'm'a hafta pace myself.

Friday, November 8, 2024 What a long fuckin' week: a time change to which I had a hard time adjusting, dealing with everyone else. having a difficult time adjusting to the time change, a day off from school on Tuesday which disregulated the kids on the front and back ends of it. Oh yeah, and then there was that election. A cigar was definitely in order. Not that it isn't at any other time but I'm just sayin' today it felt particularly deserved.  It was in the lower 50s but with relatively little wind.  Perfectly comfortable for sitting outside.  And, after such a turbulent week, enjoying the stillness and calm in my back yard.

Wednesday, October. 16,  2024 MEA Weekend is finally here! Conferences after school yesterday which made for a 13 hour day. Everything went well but it was exhausting.  More conferences today during the workday but no classes for kids.  Celebratory cigar after I got home Four day weekend lies ahead. Finished my cigar shortly after Dale returned home from work.  Headed to Lunds to pick up dinner. We're doing a soberish October to limit our alcohol intake but decided to reasonably indulge tonight. I had an Old Fashioned and Dale had wine. Tonight's cigar was a Romeo y Julieta. During dinner tonight we watched the film White Zombie starring Bela Lugosi on TCM. Bela's son, Bela Lugosi Jr., has said his father was an avid cigar smoker.

Thursday, September 26,  2024 Like yesterday I fit in another cigar after work. The weather is just too beautiful to pass it up.                       I had Bing AI write a paragrapb about it. I've modified it slightly.                       "After a long day at work, Joe settles into a chair in the backyard, the warmth of the September aftenoon wrapping around him like a comforting blanket. He lights up a cigar, savoring the rich earthy aroma that fills the air. For Joe, smoking a cigar is more than just a habit; it's a ritual of relaxation and reflection. The slow, deliberate act of puffing on the cigar allows him to unwind, letting the stresses of the day melt away with each exhale. The taste, a blend of spicy and sweet notes, brings a sense of satisfaction and peace. It's a moment of solitude and indulgence, where he can simply be, enjoying the simple pleasure of a well...

 Wednesday, September 25, 2024 We're getting cooler mornings and evenings with nicely warm days and afternoons.                        Perfect for sitting in the backyard with a stogie.                           It was nice to sit back and unwind after school. The sun is, of course, setting later and later making the light particularly golden for late afternoon.

 Friday, March 1, 2024 After finishing my Oliva I decdided to make it a 2-cigar day.  Went with a little Macanudo.  Sun's getting a little lower for the day... But we gained a degree in temperaure.  This has been such a stressful year and considering how overall stressful my job is that's really saying something.  I'm really happy the weekend is here and I'm so excited that it's supposed to be sunny with high at least in the upper 50s through Sunday!

Friday, March 1, 2024 Upper 50s and sunny today. Perfect for a cigar outside. Had a training for work today. They let us out a little early so I was home by 2:30.                      Grabbed the last Oliva in my humidor and headed out to the garage to light up.  Perfect leather jacket weather.  Pulled out the lawn chairs so I could sit and enjoy the sun. 

Thursday, September 21, 2023 Nice day at work however yesterday was tough. Minor annoyances yet there were seeming 10 million of them and they all added up. Dale had a pretty rotten day as well. I've been pretty successful limiting my alcohol this month, usually once a week and only on the weekends, but today called for playing my emergency you-need-a-cocktail card. Was very reasonable and had a pre-made/store bought Old Fashioned. Didn't finish so I had a little bit left over for today.  Lit up in the backyard.  And finished yesterday's Old Fashioned.  Listened to an eclectic mix of music.  And relaxed. This past weekend was light jacket weather however it has warmed up a bit since then.  Thank God tomorrow is Friday. Overall good week except for yesterday. Productive yet exhausting. That's teaching for you.