My Dad received lots of gifts from his buddies last Christmas. Being a cigar aficionado, he got cigars from his friends. One of his closest friends gave him a box of la gloria cubana. He was so thrilled when he unwrapped the gift and instantly opened the box. He took one and sniffed it. As his custom, he lit one up after we had our Christmas dinner. He quietly sat on his favorite chair in the terrace and savored every puff. If there's anything that completes his day, it's to smoke of one of his cigars. At peace in his deep thoughts, he would gently roll his cigar with his fingers while he slowly puffs his cigar away.

My Dad loves his cigars. He collects them and even goes to his favorite cigar bar to taste the new flavors. He and some of his friends recently went to several cigar auctions to try and get some of the rare brands. One of his most treasured is a box of Cuban cigars given as a gift by one of his South American friends. He smokes them very sparingly. I heard they're quite expensive. This is one hobby my Dad would never outgrow.