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W.D. James's avatar

I think it was Gutierrez who argued that smoking a cigar (could have been a pipe) could be a sacrament.

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Brian Miller's avatar

Both work for me.

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Dan Dwyer's avatar

Right, time to get out some tobacco been too long. Cheers Brian.

PS—I just ordered Patrick Laurie’s Native.

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Brian Miller's avatar

He is such a good writer. Enjoy your smoke.

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Glynn Young's avatar

This is downright lovely writing, Brian.

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Brian Miller's avatar

Thanks, Glynn, I appreciate your support over the years.

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Don R's avatar

Brian,

Your excellent essay got me to thinking. Do any of us have any idea how fortunate we are even to exist? Out of the billions of planets and billions of genes to inherit, somehow we were chosen to be here at this time and in this place. What an incredible gift. Hopefully we don't squander the opportunity. Don

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Brian Miller's avatar

It is an incredible gift, Don. As to the hopeful bit, I have to work hard and squint just right to think we might have a chance. Cheers, Brian.

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