she does look a little Domme-ish with that look in her eye. Whoever she is looking at better do what she says!

I'm one of those people who never got addicted to smoking, even though I do enjoy an occasional cigarette. My doctor, at a recent checkup, checked my lungs and said "I can tell you're not a smoker." I explained that I had maybe one to three a day during work (and not every day), and a few when I'm with the guys having a quiet scotch. He was puzzled and asked why I didn't bother to quit entirely. But then, he agreed that half a pack per week was probably negligible.

I used to smoke a pipe, but it's too much maintenance. Cigars are pleasant when other people are smoking them, but they are too strong for me.

Interestingly, I don't have any feelings one way or the other about images of smoking women.

I do, however, have lots of opinions about government interference about smoking - an activity that, appearances to the contrary, is still legal.

And don't even get me started on California's recent ban on trans-fats.

Harumph, harumph.

ezsmile,

That was my impression as well. I'm pleased that someone agrees with my thoughts about the image, for otherwise I would have to doubt my sanity. ;-)

M

Tom,

I am pleased to read that someone is able to smoke up to a half a pack a week and not become addicted to the things. I wonder why tobacco can't be used socially, as you do, by more people. Why for most it becomes an addiction. Surely one would think that the vast majority could use it in moderation much like alcohol. Interesting anyway.

I must admit that I do enjoy a superb cigar once or twice a year.

I am quite certain that I share your thoughts 100% regarding government imposed smoking restrictions.

Two things about Washington's law that I find most interesting, and of course troubling:

1. Washington State, especially Seattle is slowly making it easier and easier to smoke marijuana. An illegal substance. All the while making it harder and harder to smoke tobacco. A legal substance.
Very strange.

2. Washington States smoking ban is re-defining private property, and no one seems to have noticed, or care. Private offices for example, in privately owned buildings have been declared 'public' spaces if members of the public are ever invited into them. Hence private property is declared public property. People should be concerned about this in my humble opinion at least for it set's a precedent whereby no private property rights could be safe from the nanny state.

I hate smoking and as a reformed 2plus a day pack smoker I am the worst of eh anti smoking people...I hate restaraunts that allow smoking....I hate bars that allow smoking but what I hate more than anything is the government telling people what they can and can not do in their businesses.....to me the government is more bothersome than smokers because with smokers I can get up and leave or ask them to put out their smoke but the government.....well you cant ask them to do anything less you run the risk of more intrusive government....sorry for the political diatrabe but I had to add my two cents here.

Mistress Milliscent,

Since you asked, the least I can do is respond. Obviously you know that we tend to have different threshold for what we call “fetishes,” and that have different views of what we would call “elegant.” My fetishes don’t include smoking. If I consider a woman elegant in her actions, whether she is attractive or beautiful does not influence my assessment of that particular trait: she can be beautiful, but a total slob. Her use of a cigarette may be the elegant trait, or just part of her inherent elegance. If I am already attracted to her based on natural selection or just a fetish, smoking will certainly not detract from her value unless she is doing it in a vulgar manner (very subjective!). In my insistence that “It’s not what you have, but what you do with it …” if she does it well, I am all for it.

On the next subject please excuse my verbosity on the introduction of your current post. I am a former smoker. I sympathize with current smokers who are condemned and taxed by the righteous minority who is doing it for the public good. Before I state my position I want to add a couple of observations from my past. I traveled in countries where urinating in public was condoned. Even though the people considered themselves civilized, there was this issue on which I could not see myself to deviate from my position: I found it wrong. I would even go as far as to consider this behavior a public nuisance, but not a public menace. Which brings us back to smoking.

Even while I smoked, I did it outdoors, for I disliked the smell of stale cigarette smoke. That has not changed. I walk by an open car window in which someone smoked recently, and it is not the smell of cigarette smoke, but just plain bad smell that I find offensive. For this reason (not the only one) I would not frequent a bar or a restaurant that allows indoor smoking. That does not say that I would enact laws against smoking. A person has a right to commit slow suicide, and it is not the role of the do-gooders or the government to make us all pay for it. For example, taxing cigarettes as a way to discourage smoking and using the revenue for cancer treatment illogical. It is similar to killing the goose that lays the golden egg. As long as I have an opportunity to avoid direct and indirect smoke I have no objection. I may be annoyed, but not to the point of legislating against it.

I also think that the second hand smoke issue is blown out of proportion. If I were forced to work in a smoke-infested place for a long time, I would try to do something about it. But nobody is forced to work anywhere. They do it for the money. If they don’t, the proprietor will find another who will. This may be different from children exposed to smoke, but the issue is mostly emotional, and there is no valid proof of long-term harm except in extreme cases. Unlike intentional poisoning, smoking is not a violent action, and it should not be treated such.

Enjoy your proposed smoker event, and may you all get what you want from it!

I too am a recreational smoker. I do cigars maybe two every two or three months or even longer. I was a heavy smoker about 30 years ago. A Dom smoking? You bet, for some reason it turns me on. For there sake however, STOP

bdenied,

Please don't every feel the need to avoid politics here, or to apologize for political comments.

I love political discussion! After bdsm it is my all time favorite topic.

Perhaps politics is especially important now given the season, and I took great joy in marking my own ballot yesterday.

M

Susan's Pet,

Thank you for your comment. As always your points are well made, and I found your moderate stance quite refreshing given the extreme arguments often used.

As for the stale smoke smell, I'm with you 100%, it is truly awful! I actually enjoy the smell of tobacco as it is burning, but the next day is a radically different story.

M

jlp,

Ah, the occasional cigar is a truly wonderful thing.

I smoke one on extremely rare occasion, but through the years have acquired many more than I've ever smoked, so have quite a marvelous collection.

Cuban Cohiba Esplanditos
Partagas #10
Montecristo Vintage
H. Upmann Camaroon
And others, all very well aged in a wonderful Fuente Opux X humidor.

M

Hmm, sexy image but doesnt convey kink to me, more innocence.

I am another social smoker, have been since I was 12, average about 5 a month with some months where I dont smoke at all. It is possible if you are built that way. I havent (lucky for me) had to work at keeping it low.
Mykey

Mykey,

It is wonderful that you have been able to do that, I wonder what the difference must be between those who become so easily addicted to tobacco, and those who do not.

M

I don't know to be honest, but I suspect its near genetic. My sister has a more addictive personality and struggles to give up. Drinks more too. Not unhealthily so but it has been close in the past. The same upbringing, as you would expect.

Thanks for the link by the way!

Mykey

mykey,

You could very well be right. It is I think a very interesting question to ponder.

You are welcome for the link, I think that my readers will enjoy your blog, I certainly did.

M

Mistress Milliscent, Mykey,

Could it be strength of character? I had enough to quit smoking after many years. I can smoke one occasionally, and plan to smoke a pack a day as soon as I come down with an incurable disease. I still enjoy the smell of cigarette smoke at a distance. I don't frequent it, though, because it is very tempting to resume smoking.

Susan's Pet,

Strength of character, willpower, I imagine you are at least partially correct.

Not very politically correct though! ;-)

As for smoking a pack a day if one is diagnosed with a terminal disease, I'd not thought of that, but it seems an excellent plan!

M

Strength of character? I don't think so. Personally, I don't like how I feel after smoking a lot. My mouth is yucky, I feel sluggish, and my clothes smell. Some people light up right after a meal, but I hate that. It ruins the aftertastes of good cooking.

I had a gf who used to reach for the pack of smokes right after the morning alarm clock went off. Ugh.

Maybe for me, it's more that I enjoy a cigarette, but I don't enjoy smoking ;-)

And isn't it ironic that we seem to be moving toward being able to smoke marijuana (albeit for medical purposes) with fewer restrictions than for having a cigarette?

Mistress Milliscent: Though I do not possess a smoking fetish, I find it to be a lovely image. I love the subtle elegance of her relaxed demeanor. In this light, I can see her gazing upon her slave. Savoring the sight of him..or her..suffering delightfully for her amusement. It is beautiful and.. ahem.. inspiring.

tom,

It seems that you and I have different tastes when it comes to our very rare smoking.

With me, I am most likely to enjoy one after a meal, or with a drink.

M

Amy,

I am pleased that you enjoyed the photo.

Looking at it again today, I still find it quite wonderful.

M