Sober Musings knows no boundaries. There is but one rule — and that is that there are no rules. In general, the topics selected will be of interest to Aficionados however
broadly defined — cigars, spirits, wines, imported or exotic beers. But since there are no rules Sober Musings may even deal with food, travel, golf, fashion, art, authors and the
like. Just about anything that strikes the fancy of the gentlemanly "Arbiter of Fine Taste," who is self-described as an authoritative spokesperson on matters of
contemporary culture and refinement.
From time to time visiting "Arbiters" also may offer contributions. Again, the only rule is, there are no rules. But let us have some fun, and find enjoyment in Sober Musings.
CURRENT MUSINGS
- CHOOSING A CIGAR
- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
- CIGARS AND SPIRITS
- CIGAR ETIQUETTE
- ALCOHOL IMPROVES BRAIN
- CONSUMPTION WARNING
- HOW TO RESTORE DRY CIGARS
- WRAPPER ON OR OFF?
- BEWARE THE CIGAR BEETLE
- TIPS FOR THE SMOKER
- HOW TO LIGHT A CIGAR LIKE A PRO
- HOW TO SAVE THAT SMOKED CIGAR
- MAKING THE CUT
- REFILLING A LIGHTER
- HOW TO CHOOSE A HUMIDOR
- WET IT, THEN CLIP IT?
- PAIRING CIGARS AND SPIRITS
- WHY DISTILLED WATER?
- ASHING 101
- CIGARS AND LEATHER CASES
- MIXING CIGARS IN YOUR HUMIDOR
- WEEK 1 — ETIQUETTE
- WEEK 2 — DEFINITIONS — FOUNDATIONS TO LEARNING THE RULES OF GOLF
- WEEK 3 — QUICK AND EASY PENALTIES
- WEEK 4 — COURSE RATING AND SLOPE RATING
- WEEK 5 — PARTNERS
- WEEK 6 — THE COMMITTEE
- WEEK 7 — PACE OF PLAY
- WEEK 8 — RULE 20
- WEEK 9 — THE BALL — PART ONE
- WEEK 10 — OTHER BALLS
- WEEK 11 — NEAREST POINT OF RELIEF
- WEEK 12 — WATER HAZARDS - PART ONE
- WEEK 13 — WATER HAZARDS - PART TWO
- WEEK 14 — WHY AERATE THE GREENS?
- WEEK 15 — BALL UNPLAYABLE
- WEEK 16 — MISCONCEPTIONS V. 2007
- WEEK 17 — RULE 1B, APPENDIX II - ADJUSTABILITY
- WEEK 18 — RULES THAT APPLY AFTER THE LAST PUTT IS HOLED
- WEEK 19 — HOW TO DECIDE TIES
- REPRINTED ARTICLES
