It a Journey

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 I say this about pipe smoking, but I can say this about life itself.  Not sure where I’d be without my Angels, but most likely I wouldn’t be here.  I don’t want to lose my sense of humor.  Not that I am as clever as a Mark Twain or that I can make people laugh as one of today’s famous comedians.  And my writing style might be a little dull.  But what is most important is to play nice with others.  

I’m smoking my Nording Number 2 pipe this morning with my Proper English by Peter Stokkebye.  My coffee is Mexico Chiapas from Trader Joe’s.  I’ve had hundreds of various blends from various tobacconists the world over.  And I’ve pretty much settled with the one tobacco.  I have all the pipes I need.  They are very traditional pipes, but the fact is most were bought new and they are my pipes.  

I’ve been on my own pipe smoking journey and I feel my life’s journey has come to the place where I can pretty much relax with my pipes and my tobacco of choice.  I’ve been married to the same woman for over 50 years and together we raised a family.  I’m at the point in life where I don’t want many changes.  

Maybe I’ll become a philosopher about life and pipe smoking.  But in my thinking, I don’t want to spend a lot of time thinking about that which is unnecessary.  I’ll observe the world and comment about that which I find more humorous than not.  Life is about smiles and laughter and not about inflicting pain on others.  

I can observe now and seek the needed Peace I want.  There are still things I must do.  I’m my wife’s driver and her helper.  She is most important to me.  I find my pipes simply tools for meditation and relaxation.  And I’m tired of analyzing various tobaccos.  I just want that one tobacco I can count on and keep the pipes I have.  

I still like to drink various coffees, but I have my favorites.  I’m just an old guy settling into the latter days of living.  Observing the excitement of youth is fun.  I can observe from a distance and just try to keep on smiling.  I’ve enjoyed my journey with my Angels and my pipes.  And I can still have fun.  I don’t seek numbers or approval.  I do for my Angels and let God worry about the rest.  Thank you for your time and Peace and Love to each one of you.

Papa Chasteen

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