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Chuck Stanion

Chuck Stanion
Chuck spent years controlling all weather for the Northern hemisphere before realizing that his efforts were imperfect and were generating complaints, so he moved on to a writing career. Words are almost as difficult to control as the weather, so it seemed an appropriate lateral move. He spent the next 20 years as Editor of Pipes and tobaccos magazine, honing his skills and becoming moderately knowledgeable about pipes, refining his expertise until becoming entirely unemployable and incapable of conversing about any other topic. He left P&T for convoluted reasons only he understands (he showed up here saying, "I want job. Gimme job."). Despite his apparent inability to communicate in person with other humans, his concise summary of his needs charmed us into giving him a chance.

Chuck collects pipes, pipe tampers, and locks of hair from ventriloquist dummies, which he displays in his office (his walls are entirely composed of doll hair. No one else goes in there). His only other hobby is singing show tunes while gargling Diet Pepsi, a skill that he demonstrates at far too many meetings.

Responsible for most of the editing and a big portion of the writing at Smokingpipes, Chuck is the person to contact when you see mistakes or anything that just isn't good. He seems to thrive on failure, so do call him with complaints anytime, day or night. Be sure to mention that his writing skills are equal to his weather control. He loves that.
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The Perfect Christmas Tree

The Perfect Christmas Tree

December 23, 2025 by Chuck Stanion
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A Monumental Loss: Jess Chonowitsch Passes

A Monumental Loss: Jess Chonowitsch Passes

December 2, 2025 by Chuck Stanion
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Small Batch: Sun Bear Navy Cask

Small Batch: Sun Bear Navy Cask

August 1, 2025 by Chuck Stanion
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Letter from the Editor: Transitions

Letter from the Editor: Transitions

July 31, 2025 by Chuck Stanion
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The Confrérie Welcomes Two Smokingpipes Associates

The Confrérie Welcomes Two Smokingpipes Associates

July 25, 2025 by Chuck Stanion
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Microwaves, Coffee Grinders, and Pipe Tobacco

Microwaves, Coffee Grinders, and Pipe Tobacco

July 18, 2025 by Chuck Stanion
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Pipes and the Skull of Doom

Pipes and the Skull of Doom

July 3, 2025 by Chuck Stanion
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Robinson Crusoe and Pipes

Robinson Crusoe and Pipes

June 19, 2025 by Chuck Stanion
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A Long-Ago Father's Day

A Long-Ago Father's Day

June 13, 2025 by Chuck Stanion
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Charles Rattray and the Origin of the Pipe-Knocker Ashtray

Charles Rattray and the Origin of the Pipe-Knocker Ashtray

June 13, 2025 by Chuck Stanion
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