This is for James F. Margadant, who took up the pipe when we were maybe 14 years old and has sucked those wretched pots for almost 50 years. It's a miracle that his mouth has not completely eroded away by that acid backflow. I would like to thank Abe for the link. Abraham can be brilliant, but recently has decided to live a life rather than posting one. a link
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Your rebuke is accepted as well-meaning and therefore appreciated. The link was interesting, as it does recall the image fantasies I was delusional enough to subscribe to in the way-back times.
But I fear I am too tied to my briars. While the times and social norms have changed (I can recall when it was socially acceptable to shop in a department store while smoking), I would have to say that, on the whole, the smoking bans have not bothered me any and seem to have done a good deal to clean up society.
Like any good pipe smoker, I am too lethargic to get too worked up over it. The most constructive philosophy I can muster is the old Mark Twain adage that I embraced as a boy, about one having to have some bad habits available to throw overboard in a pinch. That's the extent of the extended warranty I signed up for.
Rebuke? Nay, one who smokes foul cigars does not throw stones at a more refined user of tobacco. I was surprised there were no pictures of you smoking, as you are the most notable pipe smoker I know.
As my doctor asked one of my visits (he is a Golf addict as I am)... Do you Smoke?
Me: Only Cigars on the course.
Doc: Oh that doesn't count.
Here endth the lesson.
PS: I miss tobacco smoke at the ball game
Depends on how golf you play.
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