On Smoking a Cigar

[El Presidente]

I really enjoyed this blog by JERRY WEINBERGER of City Journal.

It certainly resonated with me. I hope you enjoy it as well.

http://www.city-journal.org/2011/21_1_diarist-cigars.html

[Colt45]

Good read - especially liked the Hopper reference. I'm always taken by the perspective or even sense of awareness

smoking a cigar alone can bring.

[samb]

Very interesting reflections. The bit about cigarettes brings out a sense of nostalgia for me, as I can understand how he must felt.

[n2advnture]

Maybe it's the early morning and having little sleep or that I'm a dunce but could someone help me understand what this line means?

"...and life not so reminded is not whole—is no life at all."

TIA

~M

[CanuckSARTech]

A great read (especially as a former cigarette smoker). Really enjoyed reading that article. Thanks for sharing, Pres.

[PLUSH]

Ah, the cigar is just a fleeting moment, but the reflection of moments it brings is everlasting.

[tigger]

Nice read.!

My take on the quoted piece is that the time we have is precious, that a life that doesn't acknowledge that is less worth living, and that a cigar is a good reminder of this.

[JohnnyC]

This article brings back many memories. I to was a former cigarette smoker who quit the filthy weed many years ago. Just recently I discover the simple pleasure a cigar brings to my day. It is a time I look forward to and treasure when I get a chance to partake ( which is nonexistent lately because of the adverse winter conditions ). The cigar gives me a chance to slow down and partake in what life has to offer. Great Article. Thank you Mr President for being it to our attention.

[BatFastard]

Very enjoyable read and well put. Thanks El Prez!

[davidl]

Good read, thanks Rob.