Did you know the word smell is neutral? But if I said the word odor…it’s another story. As in stinky. But if I say aroma, you would say, ahhhh. Because that is a pleasant smell. Today we will write about our nose…it always knows, the flavor of fruit wherever ot grows...Oh dear, I digressed! Some of you will be picturing in your minds a Toucan selling fruity cereal (loaded with sugar). If you have no idea what I am referring to- just Google Froot Loops!
Speaking of smells. Let’s write about the smell of seasons. Write about the smells that belong to each season in your perception. Think about the smells you associate with each one. Now take a few moments and see if there is one that just makes you smile, or one you look forward to the most each time that time of year rolls around. Write – now!
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Journal about a smell (or memory of a smell) that brings you comfort from your past.
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Write the first thing you think of when you hear the words THAT SMELL... Don’t judge, just write about whatever came, is coming and get it all down. Follow wherever it leads!
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Respond to any of these great quotes and write away:
Smell is a potent wizard that transports you across thousands of miles and all the years you have lived. ~ Helen Keller
My theory on housework is, if the item doesn’t multiply, smell, catch fire, or block the refrigerator door, let it be. No one else cares. Why should you? -Erma Bombeck
A book has got smell. A new book smells great. An old book smells even better. An old book smells like ancient Egypt. -Ray Bradbury
I love the smell right after a storm. -Elijah Wood
When I write about a 15-year old, I jump, I return to the days when I was that age. It’s like a time machine. I can remember everything. I can feel the wind. I can smell the air. Very actually. Very vividly. -Haruki Murakami
Happy Journaling!
Enthusiastically, Dawn
Enthusiastically, Dawn 