Archive for the 'Cigars' Category
Ought the Government Protect us From Our Own Stupidity?
Posted by Robin on May 30th, 2008I have a problem with government attempts to restrict people’s freedom to engage in activities that are not dangerous to other people. For example, I would not favor the outlawing of ‘adult beverages’ - however the government has a duty to prevent people from driving under the influence of alcohol. That is a clear danger [...]
Cancel Spurgeon Society…
Posted by Robin on May 26th, 2008Cancel Spurgeon Society tonight, sorry but I’m ill. We will try to reschedule for next month, if not sooner! listen
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Self Pity
Posted by Robin on May 5th, 2008A man wants to act, not be acted upon. Self-pity is a pile of bricks on your chest, and your real friends help you heave it off.
Those of us who hate today’s victim culture don’t have it because we are Teddy Roosevelts aiming to build character and toughen people us (not [...]
Smoking Spiritualized
Posted by Robin on May 3rd, 2008Originally posted by Robin on September 2nd, 2005
Smoking Spiritualized
This Indian weed now wither’d quite,
‘Tho’ green at noon, cut down at night,
Shows thy decay;
All flesh is hay.
Thus think, and smoke tobacco.
The pipe so lily-like and weak,
Does thus thy mortal state bespeak.
Thou art ev’n such,
Gone with a touch.
Thus think, and smoke tobacco.
And when the smoke ascends on [...]