Not to be taken literally, of course. Hopefully our choice of pipes will not have as deleterious an effect on our health as other forms of tobacco.
This might not be as pertinent to those among us who are already widowers themselves (as am I- remarried now for almost 20 years to lovely Russian lady who is a constant source of exotic charm), but they might still like to share some memories or an occasional bit of humor.
I think that it’s part of the marriage contract that as they pretend not to be any older, we are obliged to keep our thoughts to ourselves as we acknowledge that Mother Nature trumps their optimism.
Generally, though, I think that many of us have significant others that may envy some of the time that we spend with our pipes, viewing the as mistresses that compete for our time, money and affections.
This might not be as pertinent to those among us who are already widowers themselves (as am I- remarried now for almost 20 years to lovely Russian lady who is a constant source of exotic charm), but they might still like to share some memories or an occasional bit of humor.
I think that it’s part of the marriage contract that as they pretend not to be any older, we are obliged to keep our thoughts to ourselves as we acknowledge that Mother Nature trumps their optimism.
Generally, though, I think that many of us have significant others that may envy some of the time that we spend with our pipes, viewing the as mistresses that compete for our time, money and affections.