I was away the last several days attending a conference and presenting some of my research. Even though it was fun, I am glad to be home.
This particular conference was not one that was attended by my pipe-smoking friends from other universities, so that was not a worry I had going to the conference. But, I *did* find it quite challenging in two regards.... one evening I did indulge in a few libations, and when I did so, the desire for a pipe *was* quite strong. I did not have a pipe with me (I did not take any on the trip.), but if I had done so, I believe I likely would have given in and indulged. Also, in the city where I was for this conference, there was a wonderful, traditional tobacconist near by and I did peruse their wares quite extensively after I found the shop. I did feel quite a bit of temptation to buy myself a pipe and some tobacco while there. I had to work quite extensively on myself to dissuade me from making the purchases and I used my tendency to be a "penny pincher" to my advantage in this case. The one pipe I found quite beautiful and enticing to me had a price tag of ~$80.00 (some tobacco I would have liked would have added another $20.00 to the cost as well), and even though I really would have liked it, and would have very willingly broken it in.... I was able to force myself to put the pipe back on the shelf by reminding myself how foolish it would be to spend that money when I was trying my damndest to NOT smoke a pipe.... and that I had PLENTY of pipes at home so the purchase would be utterly superfluous given my current state of mind.
So, I made it back without indulging in a pipe. That was an actual accomplishment for me.
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Friday, July 20, 2018
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I appreciate all forms of comments on my writings. I find that I miss the sponteneity of coming to read them here when they were unmoderated. I believe I wrote less due to the moderation. I have decided to adopt limited moderation. Hopefully the prior problems with unfettered comments will not arise again. Please feel free to comment as you wish about the essays I write. I will maintain those comments that offer kind-hearted and gentle opinion... be it positive or negative. The opinions of your comments will, of course, need to have relevance to the post as well.
Gotta admire your ability to "Just Say No." I always seem to find an excuse to indulge my sweet tooth. Two months ago I was working at our local food pantry, shelving food. Some old candy canes were about to be thrown away. "What the heck?" I thought. Result: broken tooth and expensive dental work. Some folks never learn.
ReplyDeleteI quit smoking thirty years ago. I still have a corncob and perhaps once or twice a year I will yield to the urge and smoke a bowl.
ReplyDeleteI do miss my pipes.
the Ol'Buzzard
Oh well done! That is such an achievement.
ReplyDeleteGood for you.
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