Saturday, October 30, 2010
Bright Blessings on this Samhain
It is Summer's End! Samhain is one of the most holy nights of the year for Celts. I wish everyone Bright Blessings and good fortune for the upcoming year. Today is the day when the border between this world and the Otherworld is weak and the spirits of the dead can come into our world freely. This is not to be confused with the Summer Solstice, in which the veil is also weak and the Aoi Sidhe can cross into our domain. Aoi Sidhe are the decedents of the gods. In my culture, we also have "ghost dancers", at least this is how I translate it. The dancers paint their bodies with white mud, and dance naked or nearly naked. If you have ever witnessed the Sankai Juku dancers in Japan, then that is very similar to the Ghost Dancers. Samhain is held for three nights, 30, 31, and 1. It is the midpoint between the Autumnal Equinox and the Winter Solstice, at least on the lunar calendar. Celts used both a Solar and Lunar Calendar to mark the dates. On Samhain the Feile na Marbh, or Festival of the Dead, in which we honor and celebrate the live of those who have passed before us. As well as, the death of nature and the end of the harvest.
Basic Cigar Shapes
Parejo: cylindrical shape with a round cap.
Figurado: Cone shaped cap, such as that you would see on a torpedo.
Size and Shape of a cigar: Vitola.
Corona: length is 5 1/2 to 6 inches and the ring width is 42 to 45.
Robusto: 4 1/2 to 5 inches in length and 48 to 50 in ring size.
Presidante: 7 to 8 1/2 inches; the ring size is 52 to 60.
Torpedo: 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 inches in length. Ring size is 46 to 52.
Pyramid: Vary in length and ring size, but are always broader in the foot and narrower at the cap.
Perfecto: A very traditional cigar shape! Narrow at both ends and thick in the middle. These can vary in size.
Culebras: Three long cigars braided together.
*There are many variations of these cigar sizes and shapes such as the Petit Corona and Corona Grande, ect.
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Cigarillo: Short, narrow cigar. Similar to a 'little cigar' or a cigarette, but instead of being wrapped in paper, they are wrapped in whole tobacco leaf and are most often seen without filters. These are meant to be smoked like a cigar instead of a cigarette. The most popular brand in the U.S. is Swisher Sweets.
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Little Cigars: Have filter but cigarillos can also have filters.
Figurado: Cone shaped cap, such as that you would see on a torpedo.
Size and Shape of a cigar: Vitola.
Corona: length is 5 1/2 to 6 inches and the ring width is 42 to 45.
Robusto: 4 1/2 to 5 inches in length and 48 to 50 in ring size.
Presidante: 7 to 8 1/2 inches; the ring size is 52 to 60.
Torpedo: 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 inches in length. Ring size is 46 to 52.
Pyramid: Vary in length and ring size, but are always broader in the foot and narrower at the cap.
Perfecto: A very traditional cigar shape! Narrow at both ends and thick in the middle. These can vary in size.
Culebras: Three long cigars braided together.
*There are many variations of these cigar sizes and shapes such as the Petit Corona and Corona Grande, ect.
Click here for more.
Cigarillo: Short, narrow cigar. Similar to a 'little cigar' or a cigarette, but instead of being wrapped in paper, they are wrapped in whole tobacco leaf and are most often seen without filters. These are meant to be smoked like a cigar instead of a cigarette. The most popular brand in the U.S. is Swisher Sweets.
Click here for more.
Little Cigars: Have filter but cigarillos can also have filters.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Cigars... Java by Drew Estate
I am a avid cigar smoker, I love cigars in all of their varieties and flavors!! My favorite brand is Java from Drew Estate, which makes square/rectangular shaped cigars, for which I have no other name for. I love the flavor, its strong, but chocolaty and tastes a little like espresso. The Nicaraguan blend is amazing in the Java. the flavor of this cigar is well rounded, so this would be good for the inexperienced smoker as well as the connoisseur.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Celtic Proverb 27
May those who love us, love us. And those who hate us, may God turn their hearts. And if he doesn't turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we'll know them by their limping.
~ Celtic Proverbs
~ Celtic Proverbs
September/October Favorite Products 2010
This is just a break down of some of the products I've been using recently...
1) Suave Rosemary and Mint Shampoo and Conditioner: This is soooo cheap, yet sooo effective. It leaves my hair super smooth and the fragrance is fantastic! It cleanses really well and leaves my hair shiny and manageable. I bought both of these products for about $3.
2) Back to Nature Silk Serum: I've been loving this product, it makes my hair much less frizzy and protects really well. My hair is super glossy with this product, and I do feel that it helps my split ends. You can also use it on your body, which is nice, and it doesn't clog my pores. I usually use it on my hair and after I shave my legs. The fragrance is heavy, but pleasant, and is somewhere between petroleum jelly and lilac. Sounds weird, but its not terrible. A bottle of 6oz is $13.
3) Listerine Whitening strips: I love these. They haven;t caused me any sensitivity problems and they work really well. They do make my mouth sticky afterward, so you might consider brushing afterward. These were $13.
4) Arm & Hammer Whitening Booster: This product is used with toothpaste and is really effective at whitening one's teeth. It was pretty cheap too. This was $7.
5)Listerine Whitening Pen: I Love this product, you can use it right after lunch or whenever you feel like you need to freshen up. It makes your teeth feel super smooth and whitens really well. This was $7.
6) Pond's Cleansing Towelettes: I Love how these smell. I have the Evening Soothe fragrance. It removes all of my makeup, even waterproof mascara, and they leave my skin feeling really refreshed and cleansed. These were about $3.
7) Lash Stiletto Voluptuous: I love this formula. It lengthens and the color is pitch black. The wand is a little awkward to use sometimes, but its still a great product. This was $8.
8) L'oreal colour Riche Lipstick: I have this product in Royal Red. The pigmentation is incredible and I love the texture! It smells like sweet red roses and is super conditioning. I think this was about $7.
1) Suave Rosemary and Mint Shampoo and Conditioner: This is soooo cheap, yet sooo effective. It leaves my hair super smooth and the fragrance is fantastic! It cleanses really well and leaves my hair shiny and manageable. I bought both of these products for about $3.
2) Back to Nature Silk Serum: I've been loving this product, it makes my hair much less frizzy and protects really well. My hair is super glossy with this product, and I do feel that it helps my split ends. You can also use it on your body, which is nice, and it doesn't clog my pores. I usually use it on my hair and after I shave my legs. The fragrance is heavy, but pleasant, and is somewhere between petroleum jelly and lilac. Sounds weird, but its not terrible. A bottle of 6oz is $13.
3) Listerine Whitening strips: I love these. They haven;t caused me any sensitivity problems and they work really well. They do make my mouth sticky afterward, so you might consider brushing afterward. These were $13.
4) Arm & Hammer Whitening Booster: This product is used with toothpaste and is really effective at whitening one's teeth. It was pretty cheap too. This was $7.
5)Listerine Whitening Pen: I Love this product, you can use it right after lunch or whenever you feel like you need to freshen up. It makes your teeth feel super smooth and whitens really well. This was $7.
6) Pond's Cleansing Towelettes: I Love how these smell. I have the Evening Soothe fragrance. It removes all of my makeup, even waterproof mascara, and they leave my skin feeling really refreshed and cleansed. These were about $3.
7) Lash Stiletto Voluptuous: I love this formula. It lengthens and the color is pitch black. The wand is a little awkward to use sometimes, but its still a great product. This was $8.
8) L'oreal colour Riche Lipstick: I have this product in Royal Red. The pigmentation is incredible and I love the texture! It smells like sweet red roses and is super conditioning. I think this was about $7.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Otsu-ichi's Goth; manga
I actually really like this short series, it was gory, beautifully written, psychological, and the plot was super intense. I only wish there was some color, red at least. But as with all art color could either enhance or cheapen, so I understand why they played it safe. This is actually the third manga I've ever read, and I'm actually considering reading the novel. I've never really like manga, but suppose I'm starting to get more into them.
Circumcision
I completely disagree with circumcision... I think its a terrible, barbaric practice. I can't imagine being a mother and having my newborn son taken to a room and mutilated, all the while screaming his head off! It really disgusts me. It's completely unnecessary and can actually be really dangerous! The foreskin is meant to protect the penis from debris, such as fecal matter, without the foreskin the penis is completely unprotected! Many times this can lead to serious infection, it can even cause necrosis in the entire penis and then the penis can actually fall off. In circumstances like this gender reassignment surgery is usually the coarse of treatment. Why do people think this is necessary... why do modern cultures find this necessary... Circumcision doesn't prevent AIDS, safe sex practices do. People don't need to be mutilated they need better sex ed! Circumcision doesn't calm men; in fact, studies have shown that circumcision cause long term psychological problems, not just physical problems. Anger issues, erectile dysfunction, infections, impotence, skin bridges, infertility, and so many others. I believe circumcision is a huge problem for men and women alike.
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