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We had a busy weekend in front of us, packed with activities with friends and family — and no small amount of driving. But Friday offered a quiet opportunity to sit on the front porch and relax before all the activity began.Perusing my bourbon options,…

The weekly update, plus bits and bobs that caught my attention this week.

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When a friend was visiting last week, we spent some time outside enjoying an afternoon smoke and drink. In selecting a cigar, I kept the recently deceased Pontiff in mind and chose the All Saints St. Francis to honor him. When then-Cardinal Jorge Mario…

I’ll admit it. This is exactly my thought process when shopping. However, cigars and bourbon bring me way more joy than any utilitarian purchase ever could.*randomly collected internet image — credit will be given upon requestCheers!
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Although the afternoon weather was particularly pleasant, I decided to head over to Hogshead Cigar Lounge to enjoy a smoke this Wednesday. There’s always something new to try at the lounge, and this week, I went with the newly arrived Rojas Street Taco…

When I awoke Monday morning to the news that Pope Francis had died, I knew exactly which cigar I would be lighting later. The Black Label Trading Company’s Bishops Blend Novemdiales seemed tailor-made for the occasion.Novemdiales refers to the nine-day…

The Easter Sequence – Victimæ paschali laudesChristians, to the Paschal VictimOffer your thankful praises!A Lamb the sheep redeems;Christ, who only is sinless,Reconciles sinners to the Father.Death and life have contended in that combat stupendous:The …