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Sir Roger Moore: The Spy Who Smoked

December 11, 2020 by Jeffery Sitts

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Sir Roger Moore is widely remembered for his portrayal of legendary MI6 agent 007, James Bond, starring in several iconic films throughout the 1970s and '80s. Moore's approach to the famous role dramatically departed from his predecessors, opting for a more humorous and light-hearted attitude while still ... Read More

Frank Jack Fletcher: The Pipe Smoking Admiral

December 9, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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"Valor" is an admired quality, especially in terms of military personnel when circumstances and common sense can dictate that they remove themselves from preposterously dangerous situations. It's more than courage: It's a testament to our armed services members that their training, determination, and tenacity overcome ... Read More

The History of Pipe Design: Italy

December 4, 2020 by Truett Smith

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In the first installment of The History of Pipe Design series, we discussed the development of the standard pipe shape chart by early French and English factories. The conventions for shaping and proportion of these archetypal shapes define what we at Smokingpipes and others in the pipe community refer to as "classic" or "traditional" pipes, and this Anglo-French style is foundational to all other design aesthetics. ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: December 2020

December 1, 2020 by Andrew Wike

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. Below you'll find six unique images, split between desktop and mobile orientations and available for download in two high-resolution formats. ... Read More

Jean-Paul Sartre: Philosopher, Author, Pipe Smoker

November 27, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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Through his writing, teaching, and lectures, Jean-Paul Sartre made existentialism part of popular culture. "Existence precedes essence," he wrote in his book, Existentialism and Humanism (1946). Sartre's argument reversed traditional philosophical thinking whose default position most often inferred that essence is more fundamental and unalterable than its existence. ... Read More

Bela Lugosi: Horror Movie Icon and Pipe Smoker

November 20, 2020 by Jeffery Sitts

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Best remembered for his iconic portrayal of Count Dracula in the 1931 film adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel, Bela Lugosi is widely considered one of the greatest horror movie actors of all time. Lugosi also appeared in several films with legendary English actor Boris Karloff, delivering memorable performances that showcased his acting talents and continue to enthrall audiences decades later. ... Read More

The Importance of Process

November 11, 2020 by Truett Smith

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Trust the process. The phrase centers on building and refining. Positive results don't happen in a vacuum; they're born from planning, intentionality, and work. Personally, I've never played professional basketball, and I certainly never will — not much chance for a 5'11" guy with barely a six-inch vertical like myself ... Read More

Arthur Miller: Playwright and Pipe Smoker

November 6, 2020 by Jeffery Sitts

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One of the most acclaimed playwrights of all time, Arthur Miller wrote several popular and iconic plays that continue to be performed today, decades after they were originally written. Throughout the mid-20th century, Miller was a major public figure thanks to his high-profile marriage to actress Marilyn Monroe and his testimony before the House Committee on Un-American Activities. ... Read More

The Black Patch Tobacco Wars

October 30, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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The Black Patch Tobacco Wars is the name given to a violent episode in American history that took place among 30 counties in southwestern Kentucky and northwestern Tennessee at the turn of the 20th century. The unrest was over tobacco and its prices, and about the way growers fought back against the corporate monopoly ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: November 2020

October 29, 2020 by Andrew Wike

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