Despite my photo, I haven't smoked a pipe since the Spring.

For me, pipe smoking is primarily an affectation, and much more enjoyable in cooler weather. I don’t inhale (that’s bad for you!), but I do enjoy it. It’s like carrying around incense on your face.

It’s a cool Fall day, so I loaded up a bowl: Nice.

“Oh, Dark Mother,” I thought, “long have I desired to suckle upon your smoky teat.”