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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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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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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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Union Square is not new, but I had not had it before. Union Square is a straight Virginia Flake without any added toppings, casings, or sugars. It is the kind of flake that J.R.R. Tolkien enjoyed. Seeing that I will be giving a presentation on Tolkien at our Pipe Club Dinner at Twins Smoke Shop…
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I open up a jar of BriarWorks latest blend, Smokehouse, for the first time and share my thoughts on this English flake. It surprised me!
