Smells like...

Firewood and sea air.  A mist of the aroma of lavender floats through the room along with the sweet scent of Jamocha Haze - the vapor.  There is usually incense burning - Nag Champa - only the best, and a candle is lit in the corner - just because the ambiance a candle creates is so sensual.

My human keeps a nice environment.  My habitat is super cool too and I enjoy watching her live in hers as much as she enjoys watching me live in mine.  The neat thing is she not only keeps it neat and tidy, but it always smells good too!

Scent is a phenomenal conductor.  Biologically, there are pheromones.  The idea of these hormones is surely incorporated into the literal world of perfumes and colognes.  It’s no wonder you humans walk around smelling like flowers and such all the time.

In the natural world - otherwise known as the biological universe - we species of the earth use the instinct and God given sense of smell.  This is how we find our food and otherwise.  While our vision is best for all kinds of things that require senses, there is no denying the scent of a mate.  Compatibility.  Genetics.  Maybe in the case of a human, trust, honesty - while they go hand in hand - there is always the scent of dishonesty.  It is an intellectually instinctual capability.   Trust is earned, there should be no misinterpretations there.

The sense of smell is so very important to our daily lives.  All of us.  We may love the smell of roses and understand that the odor bacteria brings can mean danger but do we also know that our sensory organs related to our sense of smell also controls how we taste?  That is important - we will talk about the goldfish, Ralph, next week - I’m sure he is delicious - I can smell his blood when I bite at him for trying to steal my food.  Getting back to the point - beyond the scent of blood and perfume, I smell for my sense of surrounding.  One pond never smells like the next.  Especially after my pond is cleaned each week - always so fresh.

Wrapping up for this week - just remember your senses - all of them.  Nostrils are not just for breathing.  Pay Attention to the things your nose might tell you.