Reflections

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 I began writing this yesterday, but finished it up this morning.  I almost always write a day or two ahead, but in the mornings before posting I'll go over it and make my corrections and add pertinent information.  So, I finished this post this morning.  But yesterday I was smoking my pipe and listening to my Sunday morning music as I drank my coffee.  These posts aren't going to be earth-shaking, but I just want to give you something to ponder as I smoke my pipe, sip my morning coffee, and write.

But I am a year older today and I think a year wiser about a lot of things. I used to wonder where we should be living, but we're staying put for now.  Wondering caused me some stress.  But if I think about right now, I am where I'm supposed to be.  I'll get to the gym eventually.  That is my next goal.  

But am I better or wiser than I was a year ago?  I think so.  I don't believe I've had a cigar for a year.  I've had relatively little alcohol in that time.  And we still have our NY home where we can go anytime we wish and stay as we like, as we did this past summer.  We shared the house, but still it wasn't too bad.  We're getting used to living with others.  And I've spent a lot of time relaxing while smoking my pipe.

I believe in the power of thought.  And I never question my reason for living.  I've learned the importance of others in our lives.  I never question why I live.  My life seems boring, but in a way I'm never bored with life.  I'm constantly learning as I Google many questions throughout the day.  My pipes are a hobby as is the tobacco.  And I've learned to blend my own having made a new batch just two days ago.  

My wife likes how my own tobacco smells in the jar and it is like an English Aromatic and still retains the flavor of one of my favorites without as much nicotine.  I did that on my own and would have no fear taking it for sampling by others to a shop or club.  I think it is THAT good.  And I'll always keep some on hand.  I've discovered Maple Cavendish is a good fall replacement for Autumn Evening, which can be too much flavor.  

I'm learning about tobaccos.  I'm learning about tobacco blends and have discovered some new favorites.  But I'm constantly learning about tobacco having now been able to create my own blend.

I might be more into college football this year with a twelve team playoff format.  And that will keep me occupied until it's all over in January.  I'm still not into pro ball, but have a favorite team or two.  I'm kind of tired of the usual suspects in pro ball, but I might get into it some.  But I love life with friends and family.  And I've learned how important friends and family are.  I've learned the importance of this blog.  It keeps my mind occupied.  I'm often thinking about what I want to say here in my blog.  

I've learned the importance of sharing about my Spirituality here.  I seem to always have something to say here and make it a goal to write daily.  I smoke my pipe as I write and today it is my Peterson Irish Harp pipe with my Special Blend and my coffee is the last of Organic Bella Maria.  Thank you for your time and Peace to each one of you.

Dave

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