Light - and the Revolution - Part 1

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King is one of my *legends* I have  huge respect for.  More on light later.

No workout today.  I went to my new dentist, at my old practice.  I'm pretty tough on *health professionals*, but she won me over.  That's saying a lot.   My new dentist had a nice warmth, acknowledged the work of my old dentist and who she was as a person.  In fact, my new dentist pretty much reminded me of the first time I met my old dentist.  She was warm, through, has a beautiful smile, and most importantly professional. And young!  Except she doesn't haven't a beautiful Irish accent.   I was nervous about going to the dentist today, becasue I find it hard establishing that level of trust, and becasue I have extensive teeth issues - a result of my previous eating (and drinking) habits.  Also, as previously noted, I had been with my old dentist for about10 years or so, and had huge respect for her, and that feeling of sadness that she chose to leave life a little sooner than someone with her talents and heart should have....But actually, it was OK today. The best bit was there was nice a vibe in practice.  Quite a lot of laughter and *craic*.  Yeah, I reckon, my old dentist will be smiling in heaven about that.  Oh, and yes, no fillings, but I need to keep the health of my gums in check..don't wont to be one of those old ladies with no teeth and F****d up gums eh?

Now for the  Part 1 of the "light" component of this entry.   I'm a little tired, so more detail will follow tommorrow on the candle purchase.

But for today, I purchased a Cire Trudon Candle.  It's an Ernesto Scented Candle.  Cost $135.oo  Yes, that's correct.  $135.00.  And the matching matches = $22.00  Yes, that's right.  $22.00.Part of me wonders if the candles are any better than Hohepa candles (a previously prefferred provider of my candles):
http://www.hohepa.com/hawkes-bay-festivals-&-events.php

but you know, I like a good story, or, just a story, so I'm enjoying my Cire Trvdon Candle, and how itst transporting my imagination. - and the scent is pretty cool too!

Below is the candle specifications and detail.  More detail on why I purchased this candle will follow in my next posting!

Candles

Cire Trudon - Ernesto Scented Candle

A sumptuous leathery scent, recalling classic masculine colognes, ERNESTO is all about masculinity. The revolution storms Havana, Che Guevara sets up his head quarters in a crumbling Spanish palace in the old town. The air is warm and thick with cigar smoke in the wood panelled library where slouching in a deep Chesterfield, Che dreams the future of the 'Revolucion'.

TOP: Rhum
HEART: Clove / Oakwood / Patchouli / Labdanum
BASE: Tobacco / Amber / Moss / Leather

This 100% vegetable-based wax scented candle with pure cotton wick is biodegradable, allergen free and contains no pesticides. Housed within a beautiful hand-blown glass vessel.

Content: 270 grams
Burning time: from 60 - 80 hours

 Ernesto

In a hotel of Havana, sizzling under the stubborn sun of the Revolution, fierce overtones of leather and tobacco meddle with resolution the waxy silence of wood. Breaking out of the cool dimness, sly grimaces emerge, framed by the smoke of cigars and the barrels of guns.

top note : rum, grapefruit, bergamot / middle : clove, oak wood, patchouli, labdanum / base : tobacco harmony, moss, leather, amber

http://www.ciretrudon.com/en/les-bougies-parfumees-ernesto.php
http://www.worldbrand.co.nz/shop/ernesto-vegetal-wax-candle.html