Nov. 30 Thankful For... by grammyn

Nov. 30 Thankful For...

...my sense of smell. The savory scent of a spaghetti and meat ball dinner, clean air after it has been washed by rain, flowers, puppy breath, or the powdery scent of a just bathed baby are all things that make me thankful I can smell.

During this pandemic a loss of the sense of smell is a better predictor of the disease than other symptoms
In addition to being the sense most closely linked to memory, smell is also highly emotive and as such is often governed by association. The sense of smell is more important to us than we realize.
Totally agree. I have enjoyed your month of reminders. This food shot looks terrific and is a good example for sense of smell.
December 1st, 2020  
Yum yes please
December 1st, 2020  
At our Thanksgiving dinner, the ability to smell and taste the delicious food were things we said we were thankful for.
December 1st, 2020  
Well, some of the smells I can do without..... ( 3 boys in puberty..I guess you know what that may smell...lol) Food tho...doesn't fast the same without the smell. Great pick!
December 1st, 2020  
An exceptionally important sense that triggers the gamut of emotional responses. Old Spice aftershave? Chantilly perfume? You know those two! ❤❤
December 1st, 2020  
I looove the smell of spaghetti and I can already smell the aroma of this yummy looking meal. I have actually have a friend who has no sense of smell, he's gotten used to it but says he often miss certain scents. It's hard to imagine life without it. Definitely something to be grateful for.
December 1st, 2020  
hard to imagine not having your smell or taste ...hoping to never experience it
December 1st, 2020  
Just looking without smelling it makes my mouth water! Smelling is so important, I hate it when I get a cold and can neither smell nor taste.
December 1st, 2020  
I love the smell of spaghetti!
December 1st, 2020  
I have talked to people who have had covid and it is the symptom they most dislike, and it's slow to come back.
December 1st, 2020  
Looks great!! Glad I can still smell!
December 1st, 2020  
Bep
I totally agree, Katy.
December 1st, 2020  
Yes, the sense of smell is such a special one- something cooking in the crockpot or oven all day, lavender and chocolate (not together though!), anything baking (especially bread!), a nice bath soap and Jean Nate afterbath splash are the things that come to mind for me. Dinner looks good and what a great discussion!
December 1st, 2020  
My sense of smell gets me into trouble. Smells alone can stimulate the mouth to watering. It's a good sign we're still smelling during the pandemic.
December 2nd, 2020  
I can almost smell it now.
December 2nd, 2020  
After two months of some weird sinus thing, I am completely enjoying smell myself.
December 2nd, 2020  
@shutterbug49 Thank you for you nice coment about the photo and I am glad you have enjoyed the series Debbie
@moviegal1 thanks Kerri! Sorry I finished before I read your request!
@randystreat Good to know you recognize its importance!
@dutchothotmailcom Thanks Esther. LOL! I can only imagine and sympathize
@wyomingsis I certainly do!
@cjphoto Thanks Chris. I am so glad you couls smell it. It is hard to imagine life without scent
@lesip me too
@ludwigsdiana I am so happy you feel that way about the food! I know what you mean about having a cold too! That is probably why food is not so appealing then.
@mzzhope There is definitely something pleasing about it isn't there?
@tunia I have heard the same thing
@photographycrazy Thanks I know what you mean!
@gijsje thanks bunches for that bep
@olivetreeann you mentioned some very important ones too! Thanks for the nice comment and glad you liked the discussion
@randystreat Me too. Everytime I start coughing or my nose runs I smell something strong just to make sure I still can!
@scoobylou Then you have a terrific nose! ;~}
@francoise I imagine it is a real relief
December 3rd, 2020  
I have really enjoyed the November gratitude series you and Kathy have done. So good to stop and reflect. Apologies for how behind I’ve gotten again on viewing, commenting, posting.
December 6th, 2020  
@mcsiegle No worries Mary! I’m really glad you liked it.
December 6th, 2020  
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