The Five Senses—Pro & Con—Smell

Smell – Pro

Tires – I LOVE going to a tire store and breathing deep of that fresh rubber! As far back as I can remember, I’ve loved the smell of new tires. Also gasoline. I remember once going to the gas station and I was sitting in the back seat of the station wagon with my grandpa. While Dad was filling up the car, I had my head out the window so I could smell the gasoline. My grandpa thought I was very strange…

Flowers – A no brainer, really. Especially highly scented ones like narcissus, which is my birth flower. I love the look of all flowers, but prize the ones that smell good.

Rain and fog – Almost everyone seems to love the smell of rain, but along with that, I LOVE the smell of fog. Especially on a very cold winter night. I love it almost as much as new tires.

Pine and cedar – In this case, I enjoy the smell most when it’s very hot outside. It brings me back to my youth when we would go to rural areas for vacations. We’d walk amongst the trees and even though it would be blazing hot out, the smell of the needles and bark made me happy.

Incense and candles – This can be a quirky thing, as I don’t care for all scents. I prefer mild incense and highly scented candles. There was a store at the old mall in Chico called Taz Bazaar that I loved going to because it smelled fantastic!

Smell – Con…So many to choose from, but I’ll try not to be too gross…

Any type of bodily fluid from human or animal – ‘Nuf said…

Beets – I don’t care how they’re prepared. They smell and taste like dirt to me.

Mold – Or any type of decay.

Some cheeses – Especially the moldy ones…

Car exhaust – Yuk.

Next week: Touch

The Five Senses – Pro & Con – Sight

Sight – Con (since this is mainly supposed to be a humorous piece, I will not mention the many things in this sad world that bring tears)

Dogs and cats “grooming” themselves – although it IS pretty funny in the background of a family picture…

Almost anyone, male or female, over the size of 2 or 3 wearing Spandex – no real explanation necessary on this one. Really…what are they thinking when they go out the door?!?!

Half-eaten dessert, left on the plate in a restaurant – REALLY!! How can you NOT finish your dessert??? I do NOT understand that! If you are really that full, for heaven’s sake get a Styrofoam container and take it home! SHM…

At the store, looking for a specific item, be it food, make-up, paint, etc and seeing the empty place on the shelf where YOUR item WAS…and all the other versions all around that sad, empty space….

You’ve had a wonderful visit with relatives, and the time has come to say goodbye. Everyone goes through the house to make sure nothing is left behind. Kisses and hugs all around. Waving as the car takes off. Then you go back in the house and strip the beds and find Lia’s little Penguin…*sigh*

Sight – Pro

Sunrise/Sunset – No better picture than the one that God paints at the beginning/end of every day.

Smiles – Everyone looks more attractive with a smile. And they’re catching!

Loved ones – Whether it’s in person or a picture, seeing people you love is a real heart-lifter.

Nature – After a sunrise/sunset, just about any place in nature is wonderful. From sea to shining sea!

The American flag – I think our flag is the most beautiful one in the world. I love to see it displayed proudly.

The Five Senses – Pro & Con – Taste

Taste – Pro

Coffee – That first sip of the morning. Nothing compares to it.

Carmel glazed French donut – It’s impossible to eat one slowly. I try to restrain myself, but it’s hopeless. That sucker is gone in seconds.

Gravy from KFC – I could eat that stuff with a spoon, forget about the potatoes. Almost any gravy is good, but KFC is the best IMHO.

Real butter – There is just no substitute for the real thing. It makes a huge difference in cookies.

Filet mignon – Hardly ever get to have that, but when I do…WOW!

Taste – Con

Sour candy – There is absolutely NO REASON for the existence of such.

Beets – Don’t care how they’re prepared. Yuk.

Vomit – Obvious reason there.

Cole slaw – I’d rather die. Same with shredded carrots and raisins.

Liver – Can’t even talk about it.

Next week: Sight