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Comment on Autumn Stirs the Senses by Janet

Janet — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:36:55 +0000

I love the brisk autumn air! It is very invigorating!

Comment on The Smell of Snow by Kylee from Our Little Acre

Kylee from Our Little Acre — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:19:27 +0000

I know that smell! Rain has a distinctive fragrance, too. And there’s a different look to snow clouds than rain clouds, although they both simply hold moisture. Isn’t it amazing how the human brain can detect such subtleties?

Comment on Autumn Stirs the Senses by Tyra Hallsénius Lindhe

Tyra Hallsénius Lindhe — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:17:15 +0000

Hi Nancy, yes it does and I just loveit. The late autumn makes me calm and even when I’m freezing cold I’m warm inside. I love to be able to stay indoors and take care of the interior of the house that I so neglected during the growing season. To bake bread, light candles and enjoy the warmth from the stove. xoxo Tyra

Comment on Autumn Stirs the Senses by Lona

Lona — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:09:41 +0000

Fall skies always look so bluer to me. Maybe it is because around here the air is hazy with the humidity all summer and then it clears out in the Fall. Although not so much this cool summer that we had. I like smelling the fallen leaves on a crisp day in Fall though.

Comment on The Smell of Snow by Helen at Toronto Gardens

Helen at Toronto Gardens — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:13:02 +0000

I also believe I can smell snow (and rain, for that matter). Snow to me has a low, metallic smell… like sleigh bells? Perhaps a wine expert would have language to describe it. I’m always amazed at what they can detect in a glass of wine. Perhaps your warm mitteny scent!

Comment on The Smell of Snow by joey

joey — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:25:32 +0000

Interesting post, Nancy, and a beautiful photo. I do believe I can smell snow in the air also or maybe only wishful thinking :) But (sigh) I find it hard to believe that it’s that time of year again, especially since we have been blessed these past 2 days with Indian Summer.

Comment on The Smell of Snow by Debi

Debi — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:36:32 +0000

A perfectly delightful post, dear. Scents bring up such wonderful memories. In addition to snow in the air – which we rarely smell here – you mention some of my favorites, such as woodsmoke. Another is my mom’s homemade fudge – nobody’s fudge smells like hers. When it’s in the air I’m transported to a simpler, more innocent time, happy in my mom’s kitchen as she gives me samples. Thanks, dear, for the memories.

Comment on The Smell of Snow by Pomona Belvedere

Pomona Belvedere — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:35:56 +0000

A lovely memory-provoking essay and comments – I had no idea that there were people who didn’t know that cold and snow have smells.

Comment on The Smell of Snow by Crafty Gardener

Crafty Gardener — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:52:59 +0000

Beautiful photos of your first snow. None in our area yet, in fact it is close to 14 Celsius today, a gorgeous fall day for being outside.

Comment on The Smell of Snow by Kathleen

Kathleen — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:12:59 +0000

I don’t know that I can smell snow ~ or maybe I just try to “block” it! lol I certainly know the look of the sky when it’s going to snow tho and I’m never ready….