Five Stars, IMO!

Even though today is a long, arduous day of big voice lecturing, I wanted to get a small post in.  I am eating my cereal at the moment in my office during a brief break.  I did hit the pavement at 5:07am to get my run in.  It is cooler here today, with the high only expected to be 75 (~24 C).... so I am wearing a regular sport coat while lecturing (instead of the vest I usually wear above 85 degrees (~29 C).  Of course, with either the sport coat or vest I wear a long-sleeved shirt and tie.  And, in labs, I wear a lab coat. I have always done this all the decades I have taught.... out of respect for my Dad.  He told me to dress properly to show RESPECT to the students and their education..... and not to dress like a (his words) "damn Hippie".   

My pouch of "Three Star Blue" is sitting open on the desk before me.  I really did not need to purchase said, as I still have "Three Star Blue" at home.  But, I so enjoy its aroma, that I thought I should get a pouch to have me be able to admire its beautifulness while at work.  

It truly is an amazing, traditional blend.  Having it permeate my office with its charms has me thinking more about trying to figure out a way that I could possibly enjoy an occasional pipe again.  I think I have to figure out how to muster a more steely resolve with regard to this in that it may be too difficult to find naturally occuring "barriers" that will help me regulate myself.... and that I have figure out simply how to be so damn stubborn with myself that I will not fail and fall off the wagon.

My wife is already planning to meet me at the U to pick me up so we can head to the pool after I am done for the day!  Imagining being submerged in the cooling, refreshing water is so pleasant.  And, I get to feast on "Taco Tuesday" tonight as well...... I cannot wait to delve into the taco salad built to heaping proportions in a bowl bigger than my head!!!!

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