Curtis is not a big fan of cigarette smoking. The only things he knows about cigarettes are that they are addictive and that they kill people. Naturally we've told Curtis this because we want him to have no interest in smoking at any time ever. Plus, well, it's true. He gets "obsessed" with certain games, activities, etc. for a short period of time and we are already worried about what could happen down the road should he ever sample drugs or alcohol so we're just jumping on the whole lot earlier than might be expected. Knowing what Curtis knows about smoking, he has taken a no nonsense approach to the subject. He's willing to give strangers a pass but if you are a family member or loved one with a cigarette then watch out. You'll barely flick the lighter before you hear a scream of "STOP SMOKING!!!".

A week ago on July 3rd Curtis caught a few family members sneaking in a butt and was determined to curb the activity. Knowing there was a family gathering the following day, he started early in the morning by having his Aunt Susie help him with a No Smoking sign. A classic red circle and a cigarette with a line through it which was hung on the porch. Feeling this was not enough, he wrote out and cut about 10 individual citations with a $2.00 fine for anyone he caught smoking. Almost immediately he began keeping an eye on the "smoking area" and started handing out citations to anyone he caught smoking and expected immediate payment. He made a few dollars but his main concern is keeping the circle of people he loves on the planet as long as possible. He isn't interested in your reasons for smoking, he just wants you to stop. And his parents are happy to stand back and let him give you grief for doing it :)

Greg, Dad