The Mill
Jan. 26, 2012;
He'll never read this, so there is little concern
about any backlash from the young man who is my
primary banker for this little business of mine. He's
in his early 30's, is certainly smart enough, seems to
shower regularly, holds a steady job, has a very
good sense of humor and smiles a lot and while not
Cary Grant, he's not a gargoyle, either. But, he's not
connecting with the women he's interested in. It's
not a unique scenario among young, working
adults. I have observed it enough times that I think I
might have come up with a word of advice for all the
young people in this predicament, and the advice
can certainly be extended down to those in college
and high school who don't feel "popular" and are
not participating in that aspect of social interaction.
My advice is...wait. Anyone could give that crumby
advice. My approach would be to wait, yes, but don't
wait passively. What I mean is, wait until the first
wave of divorces among the popular and physically
attractive people are finalized. Then move into high
gear and strike, although that doesn't mean be
overly aggressive. Just assertive.
So many of those now dissolving marriages are
based on young lust and in a short while, the
participants realize that they are simply not cut out
to live with one another. It dawns on them,
hopefully, that there are other qualities they
appreciate more than the superficialities they first
focused on. It is then that the person who was
ignored as not being cool can shine and be
appreciated and, most certainly, loved for who
(whom?) they are. The message is that the single
person should not despair. Their worth will be
recognized and solid relationships will ensue...more
solid and satisfying than if they had been lucky
when younger and gotten into a relationship based
on flimsier qualities.
Nothing here is all that revelatory, but that doesn't
mean I can't polish up this concept, stretch it out to
last for about an hour and a half, with a 15-20 min.
intermission, and take it out on the lecture circuit for
about 15 grand a crack.
Or am I destined to finish up my days sitting here
and peddling pipes? It's all in the hands of my agent
now. I'll keep you posted.
Marty
P.S. Just posted are an unsmoked 1987 Castello
Collection on the Italian page, a couple of new Paul
Perri pipes on the U.S. page, and a couple of new
Tom Eltang pipes on the Danish page.
Added tonight are two nice used meerschaums
on the Misc. page, a Sherlock Holmes by Peterson,
and another Paul Perri gem.
No longer new news, but still relevant is that the pipe
company run by Jay Jones and his wife, Louise, is
going to continue despite the sudden and untimely
death of Jay in November. I received the following e-
mail from Louise a week or so ago and simply it
didn't occur to me that I could post that info
immediately on this site. Sometimes ideas take a
while to germinate in my bean. 30 years is not
untypical.
Dear Fellow Pipe Smokers,
“Another day in Paradise” is how we started each
new day. On November 16, 2011 Jay Jones
ascended to a Paradise like no other. With serene
grace and dignity Jay died peacefully in the comfort
of his home, embraced in love and devotion. Truly a
reflection of all he believed in.
Jay also believed in Hermit Tobacco Works
Company. Together, with a simple pipe originally
owned by Captain Earle, Jay and I envisioned and
built our company over the years. Attending pipe
shows, designing our website, and blending some
of the finest tobacco blends ever. Jay was a Master
of them all.
We would end each day with “Live life to the fullest”
and this is what I wish to share with you all. Hermit
Tobacco will continue to be part of the Briar
Brotherhood. To honor our gentle art of smoking, to
appreciate all the uniqueness we have as pipe
smokers and to relish each moment we have with
our pipes, our tobacco and our friends.
Thank you all for your kind words and sincere
condolences. Thank you for your continued support
of Hermit Tobacco Works Company.
Sincerely,
Louise Pavonetti Jones
|
| |
|
