Category: Reflection

Almost every time I step outside, I take a deep breath and smell the air. It’s something I do almost without noticing. The petrichor scent of recent rain, the hint of distant smoke on a summer day, or the fragrant bite of pollen, all feel like nature communicating to me.

I really dislike windy weather! If it is cold or even wet, I can still enjoy being outside and enjoy a walk or do some gardening. However, wind blows over trees, it is noisy, it drives the rain, it is uncomfortable to be outdoors. And in summer it is the worst, the hot northerly winds…