Monthly Archives: September 2026

I grew up in a cloud of  second-hand smoke in the 1950s when it seemed like everybody smoked — my parents, their friends, actors in movies and on TV — everybody. Smoking bans were years in the future. Health concerns … Continue reading →

I inadvertently published my latest post, “Still Smoking,” before it was finished. Sorry for any confusion. The completed version will go out later today or tomorrow. Thanks for your patience. — Ted Hicks