May not send you to hell, but it will make you smell like you've been there!

So there is something I was not expecting when moving to Virginia.  I did not anticipate the amount of smoking. I knew people would smoke as they do in California. However, I didn't expect so many. In California because of the anti-smoking campaigns and the high cost of taxes on cigarettes I would say most people don't smoke.

 In Virginia it is completely different. Smoking is not for a particular type or people group. Smoking never used to bother me but I think California has changed my perspective. I have associated it with low class and low income people who do not care for their health or children. How judgmental I have become. I think the non smoking propaganda has worked on me. I am kind of disappointed in myself.  I thought I was resistant to such tactics.

Anyway, I know I will get use to the smoking again and I do enjoy the smell.  The kids just don't know how to handle it. Beware, when you visit I might be on the front porch with my pipe.Maybe it isn't horrible for your health if you just do it every once in a while. Always thought that would be a fun hobby...hmmmm!