• Per Jensen’s new Per G. Jensen: Legacy Collection, a new family of four pipe tobacco blends in honor of his father, hits the stores this week. In this video I review Brothers In Arms, a Dark Fired Kentucky blend.

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  • I often describe Esoterica’s Penzance as the “Opus X” of the pipe tobacco world. A few years ago, I smoked Seattle Pipe Club’s Plum Pudding Special Reserve side by side with Penzance and found it strikingly similar. The same feeling happened when I had my first bowl of Gladora’s Pesse Canoe Latakia Flake-40. That led

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  • Lessons from Batman

    “Are you serious?” Yes I am! The marketing campaign for the video game, Batman: Arkham Knight, and its tag line, “Be the Batman,” was essentially a call to become disciples of the Batman. In one live action TV commercial in particular, this was about as plain as you could get. In each scenario in the

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  • I love Virginia Perique blends, and one of my favorites is 7-20-4 Briary Blends Queen City. A simple blend of Red Virginia Cavendish and genuine St. James Perique that delivers deep, rich, and satisfying flavor! Join me as I open a new tin and share what is found within!

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  • Recap of the 5th Twins Pipe Club Dinner: The Lord of the Rings Immersive Experience

    Would people be interested in coming to an event where you eat and drink and smoke your way through all three theatrical releases of The Lord of the Rings? The answer was a resounding, “YES!” The day after, I am wiped out and just chilling but wanted to share some pics and videos of the

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  • Unboxing Sun Bear Navy Cask

    Sun Bear has become a favorite summer release from Cornell & Diehl. The biggest change in each release is the honey that is used in the blend. This year it features a wildflower honey that has been aged in rum barrels. Sounds good, but will it be a hit?

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  • I always have a selection of favorite tobaccos in my bag when I head out to Twins Smoke Shop. Lately, it has been heavy on the G.L. Pease side of things. I do love his stuff! This video highlights what Pease blends have made it to the top of my list: Cumberland, Windjammer, Penny Farthing,

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  • Lessons from a Puppy

    My daughter Anna has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), genetically modified Autism, and Postural Orthostatic Tacacardia Syndrome (POTS), and about another dozen physical and psychological conditions that make it necessary for her to have a service dog for her to have a shot at independence. Late last Thursday night or Friday morning depending on how you

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  • Lessons from TP

    I have a sign at home that says, “Everyone wants to change the world. But nobody wants to change the toilet paper roll. Be the change.” It is hanging right above where the toilet paper is, and also right over the trash can. This bathroom is set up in such a way that with near

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  • I love The X-Files, a TV show about FBI agents Mulder and Scully investigating unexplained cases. By season 3, they faced numerous traumatic events, including kidnappings, near-death experiences, and government conspiracies. We enjoy stories of struggle and growth, seen in movies and the Bible with figures like Joseph, Job, and Jesus. However, it’s hard to

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