The Cigar Life

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...

Sunday, September 4, 2022 Dale and I went to the State Fair this morning. This afternoon I smoked a little Romeo y Julieta in the backyard after lighting up in the garage. While smoking I continued to reminisce about the summer of 1982 which is when I began to indulge my cigar obsession.  The appeal lay in how completely masculine it was to me. 

I watched The Addams Family as a kid and remember thinking I wanted to wear a suit and smoke cigars just like Gomez Addams (John Astin). To me he represented a kind of masculine ideal with the way he dressed and with his cigar.