Recently, a clock store burned down. No one died, but two employees were treated for second hand smoke.
I saw a sign in a Mississippi gas station, quoting a good deal on cigarettes at more than $40 per carton. Forty bucks? Are you kidding me? How can people afford to smoke?
I used to be a smoker, many years ago. I quit because my son bugged the heck out of me. I'm forever thankful for his efforts, because I was a three packer. How crazy would that be today? Forget the health benefits, I'm saving $200 a month!
Some people need more than an economic nudge to quit. In today's economy, that is amazing to me. Who can afford $2400 a year for cigarettes? That's a nice vacation, a great wardrobe upgrade or an incredible Christmas!
I sadly watched my father kill himself by smoking these disease kindles, right up to the day he fell into a coma, never to awaken. He developed emphysema and continued to smoke until the day he fell into a coma, never to awaken. Cigarettes can also lead to cancer and other dreaded diseases.
There are designated smoker areas now. If you choose to smoke at work, you must do so at least 25 feet from the building entrance. You can smoke in your car, in your home and in small ridiculous looking enclosures at the airport.
I was once a three packer. My son finally got me to quit and I'll be forever grateful for his efforts. I started in basic training in the Air Force. The Sargeant would bark out, "Ten minute break, smoke 'em if ya got 'em". It didn't take long for me to discover that the rest of us didn't get a break. We had to stand in formation for the smoke break. So, I bought a pack. Ridiculous.
My mother quit shortly after my father's death, and I'm very proud of her. She's 81 now, and has some health issues an 81 year old person might normally expect to have. Thanks, Mom, for quitting.
I had clues to stop. I was on the set of the old "Kung Fu" show. It was a very smoggy day. I lit up, took a big drag and passed out. In my stupidity, I kept smoking, just not at the studio.
I encourage you, please quit. You can go on the vacation of your dreams, have an incredible Christmas or even just reduce your money stress by putting it in savings.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to my next crusade, stop texting while talking to someone. It's just rude.
See you tomorrow.
There are designated smoker areas now. If you choose to smoke at work, you must do so at least 25 feet from the building entrance. You can smoke in your car, in your home and in small ridiculous looking enclosures at the airport.
I was once a three packer. My son finally got me to quit and I'll be forever grateful for his efforts. I started in basic training in the Air Force. The Sargeant would bark out, "Ten minute break, smoke 'em if ya got 'em". It didn't take long for me to discover that the rest of us didn't get a break. We had to stand in formation for the smoke break. So, I bought a pack. Ridiculous.
My mother quit shortly after my father's death, and I'm very proud of her. She's 81 now, and has some health issues an 81 year old person might normally expect to have. Thanks, Mom, for quitting.
I had clues to stop. I was on the set of the old "Kung Fu" show. It was a very smoggy day. I lit up, took a big drag and passed out. In my stupidity, I kept smoking, just not at the studio.
I encourage you, please quit. You can go on the vacation of your dreams, have an incredible Christmas or even just reduce your money stress by putting it in savings.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to my next crusade, stop texting while talking to someone. It's just rude.
See you tomorrow.
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