Long before there were any laws in town regulating smoking in public places, Juneau smokers didn't smoke in their own homes. I don't know even one smoker who does. I can't even imagine the shock in a music group if someone lit up.

I did have a tenant who smoked in his kitchen with the window open and a small fan operating. Every one of the others who smoked congregated outdoors.

Smokers in Juneau seem, if not content, at least resigned to it; it's just the way it is.

But then, we also leave our shoes and boots outside the door. Some people bring slippers to wear indoors, others remain in their stocking feet. It's just another way of avoiding bringing pollutants into our homes.