Pipe Line

Fine Art, Cartooning, and Pipe Smoking: Jim Amash

July 9, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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Pipe enthusiasts who read reviews of tobaccos are likely to recognize the handle JimInks. In the nine years he's been actively reviewing, JimInks has reviewed more than 2700 tobaccos. He not only writes reviews ... Read More

Rhythm and Solace

July 7, 2021 by Joel Balyeat

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It's been 13 years since I went to the Sandbox, and my connection to it distorts with time, twisting like tendrils of smoke. War is many things — hell, famously, being one of them — but it has a certain primal rhythm. ... Read More

Gerald Ford, the Pipe Smoking President

July 2, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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President Gerald Ford was an anomaly. Most prominently, he was the only president not elected nationally. There have been vice-presidents who found themselves elevated to the presidency, of course, but Ford was an appointed vice-president who became president and did not experience the nationwide election process for his position. He didn't aspire to the office and was about to ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: July 2021

July 1, 2021 by Andrew Wike

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It's time for another round of beautiful pipe smoking desktop backgrounds! As in previous months, we've compiled some of our favorite shots and artwork to share with you. ... Read More

The Histories, Writings, and Pipe Smoking of Shelby Foote

June 25, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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Shelby Foote found himself elevated to celebrity status following his multiple appearances in Ken Burns', The Civil War in 1990. In that 11-hour documentary, Foote was seen in 89 segments, dominating substantial screen time. ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Peterson Carroll of Carrollton

June 22, 2021 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to another episode of All Pipes Considered. On this special episode Sykes and Josh take a look at a new, limited edition series from Peterson Pipes – The Carroll of Carrollton series. ... Read More

C.S. Lewis: Inventor of Worlds, Smoker of Pipes

June 18, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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Brilliant, imaginative, creative, scholarly, and a pipe smoker who loved Capstan and Three Nuns, C.S. Lewis has made an indelible contribution to literature, Christian apologetics, and world culture. He is the author of more than 30 books that continue to enthrall readers almost 60 years after his death, including the highly influential Mere Christianity, exploring the logical ... Read More

Traditionally Pipe-Centric Father's Day

June 17, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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Father's Day isn't as connected to pipes as it once was. In the '50s and '60s, pipes were among the most popular gifts for the informal occasion, second only to neckties, though hammers and golf clubs were also popular gifts. Indeed, it was a lucky father who got a pipe instead of a necktie, because ties chosen by their children were usually pretty awful. I know, because I bought a tie or two for my dad, and he did not wear them. ... Read More

Pipe Smoker: Aaron Spelling

June 10, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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You probably recognize the name Aaron Spelling, especially if you lived through any part of the '70s, '80s, or '90s when the television shows that he produced dominated prime time. His shows included The Mod Squad (1968-'73), Charlie's Angels ('76-'81), The Love Boat ('77-'86), Hart to Hart ('79-'84), Dynasty ('81-'89), Beverly Hills 90210 ('90-2000), and Charmed ('98-2006). There were more; a lot more; a list of his shows contains more entries than there are lines in this article. ... Read More

Elegance Through Fungus: Spalted Wood Accents

June 4, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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Accents can certainly add much to the handsomeness of a pipe, offering contrast of color and texture while elevating particular compositions by using rare and attractive materials. They are jewelry for pipes, and in many cases they could easily be mistaken for jewelry. Larry Roush, for example, is a jeweler who applies his expertise with precious metals to his craft of pipe making, adding ... Read More