In the beginning

I look back to a job I once held while in college and during our early years of marriage.  I was a security guard...sorry, "Security Officer."  One of the sites I guarded was a tobacco exchange where farmers would bring in their bales for auction.  Each night, hour after hour, I walked the slick concrete floor among the hundreds of bales of paper wrapped leaves.  The sweet aroma wrapped it's pleasure around my nose on a nightly basis.  Little did I know that I would come to appreciate the smell, taste, and appearance of perfectly wrapped tobacco in so many different sticks in the years that followed.

I had my first stick about a decade ago.  Wasn't really sure what to think of it, but didn't give up on them either.  It was about a year ago that I became more interested in cigars.  While out in the southern states with friends, we came across a tobacconist who gladly opened the humidor and let us take a tour.  The learning began. 

Since then, I've enjoyed my share.  Some good.  Some I can choke on.  But either way, each with it's own personality to share in the one hour relationship.  I decided to combine my interests of cigars and writing to culminate this blog - CigarTweaker.

This blog isn't just about me, though.  I'd be happy to entertain postings from amateur writers looking for a place to express themselves.  As a writer, I understand that it's tough to find a venue where your work can be seen.  But I would also appreciate the chance to interview and blog about some of the big names  in the cigar business.  It's easy to buy a cigar and write about it, but there's always a story behind each cigar brand.  That's where I want to go.  If you can help me get there, I'd be ever so grateful.

I welcome your suggestions, your ideas, and your input.  Email me at cigartweaker@gmail.com.

I hope you enjoy your next stick, and my next post.
CT