Fascination

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I was looking for a choice tobacco to order with my next order which included more of Autumn Evening.  I came across a tobacco named VooDoo Queen, which is an Aromatic English by Surliff.  I became fascinated by the name and decided to do some research into who the VooDoo Queen was.  Evidently this tobacco is popular in the fall to go along with Halloween.

The Voodoo Queen was from New Orleans and was a real Voodoo Princess being born 1794 to 1881.  Her name was Marie LeBeau and was African American who was a free woman during the time of slavery.  She was a devout Catholic who carried over her Voodoo practices from Africa.  She gave readings and advice to both politicians and businessmen and was well-known throughout the French Quarters of New Orleans.

The tobacco is named after her as a way to remember her. I’ve had a few English Aromatics but not too many, so thought I would give it a try and as of right now Old Professor is out of stock.  I buy Old Professor when I can, but if it’s out of stock I need to find something else.  I’m always into trying new blends and this is one I haven’t tried.  

Another popular tobacco in the Fall is Haunted Bookshop.  I had a hard time adjusting to the nicotine, but now find it doesn’t bother me as it once did.  I couldn’t decide between the two, but decided on Voodoo Queen because it’s an Aromatic.  So, we’ll see how it goes.  If Old Professor is in stock by the time I order, I’ll have to decide which one I’ll get.  Or maybe smaller quarries of both.  My pipe this morning is my Boswell pipe and my tobacco is Old Professor.  My coffee this morning is from the Blue Bottle coffee company.  Thank you for your time and Peace to each one of you.

Dave 

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