Author Archives: sensiblesmoker

The Beef, Kind of…

Posted on March 23, 2011 by sensiblesmoker

Newsflash from the public health folks:  the life expectancy in the U.S. has gone up a little. Although our ranking is still abysmal compared to other developed countries, this is good news. According to a variety of broadcast and print … Continue reading →

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Meanness is Contagious

Posted on March 8, 2011 by sensiblesmoker

Poor Wisconsin! In the budget cut/union busting battle, it seems like nobody has got an understanding word to spare about the desires of the other side. This seems un-Wisconsinite – the cheddar heads I know are kind and reasonable to … Continue reading →

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Celebrities Smoking #1 and #2

Posted on February 21, 2011 by sensiblesmoker

Good human story about Paul Haggis, the Academy Award winning writer and director of “Crash” and “The Next Three Days.” Here’s the quote: Haggis felt the need for a cigarette, so we walked outside. He is ashamed of this habit, … Continue reading →

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The Authorities Who Cried Wolf

Posted on February 8, 2011 by sensiblesmoker

In the last few days, New York authorities have come closer to instituting an outdoor smoking ban in all parks, beaches and Times Square. (Is the most-visited tourist attraction in the country now “Square,” like beatnik “square,” Dobie Gillis “square” … Continue reading →

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