Not an Evangelist

 Some people are very religious and at the same time are very political.  I have been asked whether I am passive or tolerant.  Actually I am incredibly tolerant which night seem I am passive,  but for me, there is a reason for this.  Nothing really matters to me but life or death.  And I am not an evangelist for anything I do or don't do.  I won't evangelize my pipe smoking, for example, nor will I evangelize for most anything else.

In fact I would suggest to most anyone not to consume any kind of tobacco or alcohol, for that matter.  But I condone the use of either if oIne is making a choice.  But that is me.  I find smoking a very occasional cigar or my pipe smoking a very relaxing pastime.  And my family will say that I avoid the overuse of either.  So, I choose not to evangelize for most anything in life preferring instead to focus solely on the significance of human life.  

I am smoking the last of my Plum Pudding Special Reserve in my Jersa pipe made in Chechlosavakia.  It is the only Chech pipe I own.  I bought this pipe because I like the Briar grain of this pipe.  It is one of my better smoking pipes.  It's not a very expensive pipe, and it has a relatively small bowl.  I received my shipment of tobaccos the other day and decided to sample each one in one day.  I began today with a bowl of Morning Light.  

I choose to smoke a pipe for a variety reasons, but have stayed with this hobby for nearly fifty years now.  I find pipe smoking to be as relaxing as anything else I have done.  I have had my share of stresses in life and have always turned to a pipe for relaxation.  In today's world there are so many choices one can make for relaxation, but I have found the pipe allows me time to meditate and simply relax.  Some say a pipe is too troublesome, but I find it keeps my hands busy and still keeps my mind active.  I am right here if my wife needs me for something, but most of all smoking a pipe is an activity that is quiet.  I just thought I would share this with you today, and as always, I thank you for your time and Peace to each one of you.

Dave