Monthly Archives: September 2018

Esoterica’s Penzance by JF Germain

Posted on 28/09/2018 by Lohcifer

About 30 years ago, Steve Richman began importing into the US, tobaccos blended by JF Germain & Son of Jersey, the British Channel Islands. These tobaccos were available for private labeling and Steve used the name Esoterica Tobacciana as his … Continue reading →

Posted in Thank You for Smoking | Comments Off on Esoterica’s Penzance by JF Germain

Tahlequah and her Baby

Posted on 20/09/2018 by Lohcifer

A pod of 75 killer whales, or orcas, roams in a huge territory that includes waters off Seattle, Vancouver, and Victoria, British Columbia. Orcas are among the earth’s most socially sophisticated animals. They live in matrilineal groups that include four … Continue reading →

Posted in Places in the Heart | Comments Off on Tahlequah and her Baby

A Veritable Feast for the Eyes

Posted on 17/09/2018 by Lohcifer

Singapore-based Taiwanese tech entrepreneur David Yu – a real gentleman and a truly loyal friend – frequents Indonesia for work. This neighboring country with more than 18,000 islands harbors many serious pipe makers and smokers. David knows quite a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Thank You for Smoking | Comments Off on A Veritable Feast for the Eyes