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We enjoyed a bit of a break as we watched the vernal equinox sweep by, celebrated Easter, and prepared for Passover. Spring is a time of rebirth, and for students represents a time to set aside the burden of winter studies and burn off some stress. The traditional Ft. Lauderdale bacchanalia has grown and spread with celebrations across the country. On the one hand, you might think spring break would represent a sort of Libertine high holy day, but in fact much of the festivity has become so overblown and commercialized that we feel saddened by the loss of innocence. When the spontaneous flashing of mardi gras transforms into a vodka company sponsored wet t-shirt contest, words like exploitation immediately jump to mind. This has culminated in the popular “Girl’s gone wild” video series where drunken young girls are coaxed to flash and perform for a likely minimal return. This is not the Libertine way.

Anyone who has read more than a few of our posts can see that we favor younger women, and this could be a topic for further discussion. But remember, harm no one. How many of these girls wake up in the morning regretting what they had done? How many even remember? In a world of date rape drugs and missing persons, how can we watch what goes on today and not be concerned? Spring is a time for rebirth, and a recharging of the batteries. We celebrate the end of winter, the resurrection of a savior, or the deliverance of a people. An optimistic forward looking time punctuated with the fertility symbols of eggs and rabbits, and the pastel colors of new birth. It is a time of innocence when the world awakens to itself and all is possible in the green totipotency of the season. Perhaps T.S. Elliot was correct when he wrote that “April is the cruelest month.” Not because of any inherent cruelty in the season, but because it causes us to reflect upon that which was covered by “forgetful snow.” Let the children be children, and encourage them to take their time.

We were trading stories yesterday, and heard one that was enjoyable for all, except for the poor guy that told it. Apparently this poor fellow was traveling on business with several coworkers. One of his coworkers was a rather well endowed young lady who was not exactly a 10 on the looks scale. This did not prevent her from wearing low cut tops that revealed wayyy to much cleavage for the comfort of most. While out to dinner in a group, our hero found him self seated directly across from the “flasher”. Now we need to point out that this woman is significantly younger than the hapless protagonist, and he has a reputation for being a straight laced family guy (a reputation we have been quite unable to change despite out best efforts). The boss proposes a short toast, and wine glasses were clinked. Our friend locked eyes with the girl forcing himself to not deviate for fear of being accused of sneaking a peek at the young girls breasts. Well, as he tried in vain to clink, he realized he was not toasting on target, He quickly glanced down at his glass, adjusted his trajectory, and looked back up just in time to hear the harlot loudly yell “My eyes are up here!” Poor poor guy.

Ladies, you are wonderful gifts that we love and cherish. We don’t mind if you show off your body. I fact, we don’t care if your 98 years old and tipping scales at 300 pounds, were sure someone finds you attractive. But for goodness sakes, why do you hang out a sign if you don’t want us to read it? This fellow’s career was jeopardized in a flash (pun intended) for something he tried very hard to not do.

Fellow libertines, the males among us must resign ourselves to never understand what goes on inside that beautifully complex female mind. But we beg our dear libertine ladies to show a little mercy on us. Jezebel is a libertine that wont mind a fellow admiring her clevage…

We had a few e-mails on the topic of addiction, and became concerned that we may have trivialized a serious problem. This was not our intent whe we claimed to be addicted to the young Miss Rebel. Much of what we discuss here is addiction fodder; cigars, alcohol, pornography, sex… So what do libertines like us think of addiction?

First off, if you find joy in any activity, and it does not hurt anyone, then we think you should be allowed to go right ahead and have at it. But the fact is, addictions hurt many. Using alcoholisim as an example, an alcoholic not only hurst himself, but his co-workers, friends, and family. The financial, emotional and phsyical abuse experience by all parties makes it quite clear that an alcoholic is not following the libertine way. Theoretically, a person could, in the absence of friend or family, sit alone and drink himself to death without harming another. We could argue without end if he has the right to hurt himself, and won’t try to resolve that question here. But realistically, no one is without others, and our actions affect people who we might not even realize care.

There number of additive substances is growing rapidly. Alcohol, nicotine, and drugs are no longer the only game in town. Now people are becoming addicted to food, or to not eating food, to internet pornography, to television, and even to sex. It is sometimes hard to separate out what represents a true addiction and what represents an easy excuse. Bottom line is simple. To seek joy, one must seek life. If you have an addiction, seek help so that you may better seek joy.

Having said all that, Ariel is still pretty damn cute!

Okay, we admit it, several of us have a thing for Ariel Rebel. She is just so damn sexy! You know when a woman looks good in a parka, she is something special. It is interesting to consider what it is that attracts one to a particular type. We always talk about being an “ass man” or a “leg man”, but is that really what gets our attention? We submit miss Rebel as an example of a woman that is not really the centerfold type, yet..look at her! What is it that we appreciate? She does not have Pamela Anderson tits, or a Jennifer Lopez ass, so why do we bother. Perhaps it is exactly because she does not have the “ideal” fantasy body that makes us appreciate what is really important, the spark. That look in her eye that says, “yes, I want to seek joy!” Ariel will have as much fun as you doing whatever the two of you choose because she will seek HER own joy. Maybe that is it. Or maybe it is the parka….

Perhaps one of the finest pleasures life has to offer is the result of an experiment in food preservation gone awry. The word brandy derives from the dutch word brandewijn, which translates to “burnt wine.” Between the 12th and 14th century, a method was devised to preserve wine for long voyages. The wine was distilled down and stored i wooden casks. Due to the high (40-60%) alcohol content, the distilled wine would last longer without microbial growth. The practice was to then dilute the concentrated wine with water before drinking. This, as you might have guessed, was awful, but some libertine of old decided to taste the concentrate straight out of the cask, and a new spirit was born.

Like cigars, there is a daunting array of brandies available to baffle and confuse the novice. It takes time to develop a discerning pallet, so do your research and start with a bottle of something worthwhile. Hennesy, a form of cognac, is a favorite around here, but there are many excellent Cognacs, Armagnacs, and Californian choices. Regardless of the region of origin or quality of the brandy, drinking it at room temperature will yield an unpleasant experience. Brandy must be warmed in order to properly release the aromatics that are a critical part of the sensual enjoyment of this drink. In addition, it is important to use n appropriate glass that will present the aromatics to the nose. The brandy snifter is ideal for this. The snifter is held with the stem between your fingers and the bowl resting in the palm of your upturned hand. It should be filled just enough to fill the part of the glass that rests in your palm. You can then swirl the snifter to warm the brandy against your palm. The shape of the glass will funnel the aromatics towards the nose and provide full flavor. You can spend a lot on a snifter, but quite reasonable glasses can be found at department stores and even packaged with some brandies in gift sets.

So give brandy a try, you won’t be sorry. It is an excellent digestive aid, and pairs beautifully with a cigar. We couldn’t find a girl named Brandy, but we understand Marina can warm any man’s snifter.

We are saddened by the news of the passing of William F. Buckley at the ripe old age of 82. Regardless of what you think of the man’s political views, you have to admit he lived a wonderful and curageous life. He started a movement that changed US politics and because of that changed the world. He never wavered, and never turned away from an open and honest debate. Some of us grew up watching him on Firing Line as he thoughtfully interviewed guest ranging across the political spectrum. The Larry Kings and Rush Limbaughs of today simply can’t hold a candle to this charming and thoughtful man. He died doing what he loved most, working in his study and finding joy where he would. We hope he wouldn’t mind us saying that we believe he was a true Libertine.

Thank you Mr.Buckley. We will miss you.  In pace requiscat.

We were watching some of the debate between Senators Obama and Clinton, and had to turn it off. Watching these two argue over who has the better plan to tell us how to live was just too depressing. Don’t get us wrong, we took a quick poll and decide that McCain and Huckabee are not much better. To quote Joni Mitchell, “don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.”

We Libertines respect each other, and love to respectfully disagree. In fact we see great value in debate. But in the end, we don’t try to force our views (harm no one). Political parties populated by the far extremes are bad for America. We need politicians that are willing to consider the other sides point of view, and who hold points of view that are considerable from the other side. Otherwise we are polarized and stagnant. Keep this in mind when you go to the polls and by all means go to the polls!

In the mean time, click on Melina’s picture and pay her a visit. It will take you mind off the troubles of the nation, and she likes a guy who votes…

It is supposed to be every mans fantasy. The menage a trois, or 3 way in the vernacular, is something we have all thought about from time to time, and a few of us have been lucky enough to experience. The reports are, believe it or not, mixed. Sure the thought of two mouths, four tits, and a set of pussies makes us all smile, but the truth is it is very difficult to mentally satisfy two women. We are not talking about orgasms here. Women, as all libertines know, are different creatures. Wonderful, but different. And jealousy is a powerful force that can not be easily tamed. Be careful pursuing this goal. If your significant other is not 100% into it, forget it. If the other woman is a friend, forget it. You can do far more damage to your relationship than can be justified by a few hours of joy. You can always have your fantasy, and Chelsea and Cassidy will be more than happy to help you out by letting you look in on their movies below to help you with the mental imagery. If you absolutely must, you can always buy the fantasy at a much lower risk. Remember the Libertine creed: Seek joy, find it where you will, and most importantly, harm no one.

That’s right friends, we just discovered another one. And she is…(how to put this)… a healthy specimin. We don’t know if these girls are really sisters, but if so there seems to be something very nice in the Fey gene pool. Our latest find is Felicity. Good lord we just don’t know what to say. Felicity Fey is a magnificent specimin with lovely eyes (and tits) shapely legs (and tits) and a charming smile (did we mention her tits?). Felicity is well endowed with one of the nicest pair of boobs we have ever seen. It must be heaven to rest your head on those pilows! She’s not shy guys, so click on her picture to see these wonders and pay her a visit.

The announcement that Fidel Castro’s reign has come to an end has stimulated discussion as to the future of the US Cuban trade embargo. Perhaps we can at long last once again enjoy a fine Cuban cigar on US soil. While this will certainly be a great event for the people of Cuba, our experience suggests that it might not be what cigar aficionados are hoping for. Several of us have enjoyed Cuban cigars in a variety of countries during our travels, and while we have had a few good smokes, we have had a lot of bad. Some experts believe that the Cuban fields have not be properly maintained under the Castro regime and the quality has decreased. Others suggest that areas like the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua have come up in quality. Either way, there are some fine affordable smokes available for all of us.

We believe that great joy can be derived from a quality cigar. If you would like to test the waters and see if you agree, here are a few pointers:

1) Choose carefully. Visit your local cigar shop and don’t be afraid to ask for advice. The large numbers of cigars in different shapes sizes and wrappers can be confusing. Get to know your cigar shop owner and let him know what you like so he can steer you in the right direction.

2) Don’t be taken in by marketing. There are some fine cigar companies that make wonderful cigars and market the hell out of them. This carries a cost ($10-20/cigar). The secret is that there are more fine cigars that can be had for less ($3-6/cigar) not because they are lower quality, but because they don’t have the marketing overhead to make up.

3)Don’t be afraid to experiment. There is so much variety in cigars that not liking the first one just means you haven’t tried enough!

Freud famously stated that sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. In deference to the good doctor, we would counter that sometimes it is much much more. So sit back, light up, and enjoy a cigar while visiting with the lovely miss Paris Tale. Click on her photos below and pay her a visit. Maybe she can light one up for you.