Monthly Archives: November 2012

An Inspector Calls, Paris, and Godzilla!

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This Month (November) in 1954… Around the World: – On November 3rd, Tokyo moviegoers were treated to the film Godzilla! – Two days later, the Japanese Empire and Burma signed a peace treaty that officially ends a long-ended war. – On November 14th the Egyptian president was deposed and replaced by Gamal Abdel Nasser. Quick Hits: – The Dow Jones… Read more »

Check your humidor! Take care of your cigars (and her legs)!

Look, it’s getting colder. You’re running your heater. The air is dry anyway. Check your humidor! Maybe even top it off with some PG solution. A bit of distilled water. Check for air leaks. Fill it with a few good cigars, too. It’s going to be cold, and a nice, burning cigar will help. Her legs require care, too. Constant… Read more »

National Novel Writing Month — Cigars and Legs Style

NNWM has been a yearly… distraction for me since 2003, which is close to the start of NNWM. I’ve only once (2003!) been pleased with the result. My intent was to do it again this year, and I’ve gone completely off the rails in a non-Cigars-and-Legs direction with it. I love NNWM. It gives me a serious deadline. It gives… Read more »

Don Diego Preludes

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Ah, this was a nice find at a local tobacconist. I’ve always wanted to try a Don Diego cigar — admittedly, partly because I’m a huge Zorro fan. I’m also always interested in trying smaller cigars even though my typical preference is a Churchill type because I like a long smoke. These cigars are tiny, at least the ones I… Read more »