Chuck, I've told you before but I'll reiterate here. I know how hard it is to quit smoking - I was a two-pack-a-day Pall Mall smoker myself once. Quitting was one of the hardest things I've ever done, but also one of which I am proudest. I tip my hat to anyone who can overcome such an habit and I'm very happy for you and your wife. By now you've realized many benefits, but I will suggest one more. I'm convinced that tobacco smoke (and smoke from other substances that I won't get into here) obscures one's spiritual perception. No, I'm not talking about religion but the ability to perceive the mystical aspects of the universe. As astronomers, we are probably more sensitive to these matters anyway, but I wouldn't be surprised if you find that you have a renewed sense of wonderment as you observe the night sky and other natural phenomena. I could be wrong - just a thought. Anyway, congratulations to you both and good luck to maintain this change in your life! -----Original Message----- From: Chuck Hards [mailto:chuckhards@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 3:54 PM To: Utah-Astro Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Off-topic: Tobacco cessation Today marks 31 days since my wife and I quit smoking. I know several list members who smoke and let me just say that if I can give it up, you all can too. The first few days were terrible but it gets easier every day. I don't mean to preach, good grief I had my fill of it myself. What I want to do is encourage you to keep trying, never give up. Not even a broken hand and reconstructive surgery broke my resolve, this time it's for keeps. THANK YOU to the list friends who knew what I was attempting, and going through, and encouraged me to stick with it. It helped A LOT! Back to astronomy. C. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy