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Rediscovered Twain Essay Talks Cigars
Absolutely anyone who knows anything about American literature knows that there's a lot more to Mark Twain than Huck Finn. There's his witty and iconoclastic essays ("Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offenses"; "Corn-Pone Opinions"), his uproarious and scathing book reviews ("What Paul Bourget Thinks of Us"), his fierce anti-imperialism and advocacy for the rights of women and minorities (Following the Equator); his... (posted by Garson 2 years 339 days ago.)
Absolutely anyone who knows anything about American literature knows that there's a lot more to Mark Twain than Huck Finn. There's his witty and iconoclastic essays ("Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offenses"; "Corn-Pone Opinions"), his uproarious and scathing book reviews ("What Paul Bourget Thinks of Us"), his fierce anti-imperialism and advocacy for the rights of women and minorities (Following the Equator); his... (posted by Garson 2 years 339 days ago.)
Funny News From The World Of Cigars
Premium cigar aficionados need a good laugh as much as anyone--especially in these troubled economic times. So here are a few of the funniest recent news stories touching on the world of premium cigars. Call these the jests in Lady Nicotine's court. First up, there's the case of the man who loved his premium cigar too much. Is such a thing possible? Well, if it leads to mug shots being taken, the answer is yes. We all... (posted by Garson 2 years 341 days ago.)
Premium cigar aficionados need a good laugh as much as anyone--especially in these troubled economic times. So here are a few of the funniest recent news stories touching on the world of premium cigars. Call these the jests in Lady Nicotine's court. First up, there's the case of the man who loved his premium cigar too much. Is such a thing possible? Well, if it leads to mug shots being taken, the answer is yes. We all... (posted by Garson 2 years 341 days ago.)
Cigar Sampler Selection Advice and Insight
Traditionally, cigar aficionados have only been able to buy cigars by the box. This created conundrums for those who love to procure a great smoke without incurring a big risk. If you splurge on a box of premium cigars, even if they're discount premium cigars, you may very well find yourself smoking the first one--only to discover that it really wasn't what you wanted. Even if it's a very good cigar (that's what... (posted by Garson 2 years 341 days ago.)
Traditionally, cigar aficionados have only been able to buy cigars by the box. This created conundrums for those who love to procure a great smoke without incurring a big risk. If you splurge on a box of premium cigars, even if they're discount premium cigars, you may very well find yourself smoking the first one--only to discover that it really wasn't what you wanted. Even if it's a very good cigar (that's what... (posted by Garson 2 years 341 days ago.)
What Do You Do With A Moldy Cigar
Even the most solicitous and devoted cigar aficionado occasionally runs into a little trouble. Taste spoliation; a cigar humidor dial gone wonky; an infestation of tobacco beetles; mold; even the occasionally badly-made cigar from a generally reliable premium cigar factory--any and all of these little mishaps can blight the cigar stashes of even very careful and attentive premium cigar smokers. In these situations, as in... (posted by Garson 3 years 17 days ago.)
Even the most solicitous and devoted cigar aficionado occasionally runs into a little trouble. Taste spoliation; a cigar humidor dial gone wonky; an infestation of tobacco beetles; mold; even the occasionally badly-made cigar from a generally reliable premium cigar factory--any and all of these little mishaps can blight the cigar stashes of even very careful and attentive premium cigar smokers. In these situations, as in... (posted by Garson 3 years 17 days ago.)
Movies That Satisfy The Aficionado Cigar Smoker
Some people like popcorn with their movies. Others like a glass of single-malt Scotch. And still others like a good smoke. The next time you feel like enjoying a good night of cinema combined with premium cigars, here are some films that are calculated to warm the hearts of committed aficionado cigar smokers. Each of these involves cigars in some way, whether by making them part of the film's plot... (posted by Garson 3 years 26 days ago.)
Some people like popcorn with their movies. Others like a glass of single-malt Scotch. And still others like a good smoke. The next time you feel like enjoying a good night of cinema combined with premium cigars, here are some films that are calculated to warm the hearts of committed aficionado cigar smokers. Each of these involves cigars in some way, whether by making them part of the film's plot... (posted by Garson 3 years 26 days ago.)
Cinema Appreciation For The Aficionado Cigar Smoker
With the economy doing what it's doing, more and more people are opting to celebrate that big night out at home. As the much-hyped, feature-story-subject "staycation" is to the traditional bags-in-the-car-and-on-the-road-at-four-AM "vacation," so is the Chill-At-Home Night to the old-fashioned, expensive date. So why not line up a premium cigar sampler, buy some decent liquor, and arrange your own one-... (posted by Garson 3 years 29 days ago.)
With the economy doing what it's doing, more and more people are opting to celebrate that big night out at home. As the much-hyped, feature-story-subject "staycation" is to the traditional bags-in-the-car-and-on-the-road-at-four-AM "vacation," so is the Chill-At-Home Night to the old-fashioned, expensive date. So why not line up a premium cigar sampler, buy some decent liquor, and arrange your own one-... (posted by Garson 3 years 29 days ago.)
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