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Monday, April 21st, 2008The Only Way to Write
Originally uploaded by MikeOliveri.
I’ve often thought about taking a laptop out with me when I smoke, but the battery in my old Dell laptop is down to about 10 minutes of juice and I’ve gotten out of the habit. Yesterday it dawned on me I’ve got a shiny new MacBook Pro [...]
Smoke Blog: La Gloria Cubana
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008I’d never heard of La Gloria Cubana before I received this robusto in a set, but I’m always willing to try something new. This particular cigar had a rich, brown wrapper and a sturdy feel. A hint of spice came off the cap when I lit up. My first impression was good.
That didn’t last long. [...]
Smoke Blog: Don Tomas Cameroon Collection
Monday, April 14th, 2008Cigars with a Cameroon wrapper are very popular, but I tend to find their taste a little harsh, especially in the finish. I’ve been told maybe I just had bad luck with cigars or brands, or perhaps I just don’t like the blends certain brands use. I much prefer the Connecticut shade wrappers like my [...]
Smoke Blog: Macanudo Maduro
Friday, April 11th, 2008Despite the chill winds Wednesday evening I grabbed a short Macanudo Maduro from the humidor and sat outside to smoke while I read a friend’s manuscript to offer him advice. Maduros are not always my first choice, but I do enjoy a good one from time to time and I could tell from the taste [...]
Smoke Blog: Sancho Panza
Monday, March 3rd, 2008I bought a six-pack sampler of lonsdales from Famous Smoke last week, thinking they would be the ideal size for late winter and early spring smoking. Last night that proved a sound theory when I lit up the box-pressed Sancho Panza included in the sampler.
The weekend weather teased us, hitting about sixty degrees yesterday afternoon [...]
2007: Year in Review
Monday, December 31st, 2007If someone were to ask me how this year went, my first reaction would be to call it a write-off. Then I got to thinking about it, and it actually hasn’t been so bad after all. Let’s look back, shall we?
I started the year by selling the German rights to Deadliest of the Species to [...]
Smoke Blog: Contemplating Health
Wednesday, September 19th, 2007It seems almost counterproductive to step outside for a cigar following an hour-long karate workout, but I did it anyway. The Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real proved to be even more relaxing than normal, and the balmy weather and cool breeze rounded things out nicely.
I got to thinking about my health as I puffed, and [...]
Smoke Blog: Watching the Storm Go By
Wednesday, September 5th, 2007I had a pile of yard waste I wanted to burn before the predicted rain came, so I grabbed one of my Romeo y Julieta Reserva Reals and sat down to watch the bonfire. As I sat and smoked, I saw a storm brewing to the far west.
I like watching storms, but it dawned on [...]
Smoke Blog: Resurrected Dominique
Sunday, September 2nd, 2007I was a bad cigar smoker.
Shortly before Wizard World Chicago, I opened my smaller humidor and discovered about half a dozen cigars I had forgotten about. They were all smaller leftovers from here and there, and they had no humidifier to keep them company. Their papers were dry and brittle, and I figured they were [...]
Three Day Weekend
Saturday, September 1st, 2007I’ve got a three day weekend and I don’t wanna know nothin’.
I don’t care that Kevin Bacon’s new flick Death Sentence sucks ass. I don’t care about David Beckham’s knee. I don’t care whether or not Tony Snow may have cancer. There’s no pro football this weekend, I haven’t watched the races lately, and I’m [...]