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I'm a big fan of skunks. Jonny's groaning right now but it's all his fault anyway. First of all, they're very handsome animals. White contrasted with basic black? Top class. Also, they're a relaxed bunch. Not for them the hustle and bustle of modern life; no, sir. Skunks' top speeds are estimated at six miles an hour. They're confident blokes; they

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I couldn't explain why it's pleasing to me; it's just such an honest, natural smell. It has a kind of clarity to it.

it's so true. i take comfort in those primal, natural scents, albeit in moderate doses. even driving down a country road with the smell of manure used to fertilize the fields is oddly pleasing to me.

sure beats febreeze and glade plug-ins, that's for sure.

i think some people are so scared and desperate for security that they'll accept what is known (i.e. the guy already in power) as opposed to the unknown (new guy, who in their minds, might screw things up even worse). they're all looking for a hero and giving the badge to the wrong person.

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Oh, God, I hate those things. They make me nauseous. I wish people would accept that the world wasn't meant to smell like disinfectant all the time. Smells exist for the very reason that they give an extra dimension to nature, and give us more clues as to what's in our environment. If we cover that up with chemicals, we might as well just cut off our noses and eliminate the category entirely.

And I just realized I delivered a little sermon there. Sorry about that. I'll try to turn off my pontificator for the rest of the comment.

I do wonder, though, if there isn't more fear to go around in America than elsewhere. I suppose it has to do with having more; when you're not used to adversity, it casts more of a shadow than if it's been a constant companion.

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i don't undestand the notion of spraying chemicals on dirty things to make them smell clean...without actually cleaning them. and that "clean" smell resembles a hospital corridor.

Smells exist for the very reason that they give an extra dimension to nature, and give us more clues as to what's in our environment.

you're a smart man and the things you say make so much sense to me. sermonize away, preacher. you'll find me in the choir.

and yes, again, you're right. i've said it before, but we're a young country and we've never experienced anything like this before....this kind of loss of innocence on our home soil. we always felt safe being separated by the ocean, and now that sense of safety has been taken away from us and we're still coming to terms with that. it's going to take time and re-evaluation, no doubt.

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You have to admit, though, it's right in line with the spirit of the times, no? Problems are to be concealed, not solved.

Oh, goodness. These kinds of compliments from you always make me feel a bit lightheaded. It's flattering to hear that my poor thoughts are viewed as of interest by someone with your wisdom. I'll get some nice robes in.

Haha, we have much less of an excuse over here. Sometimes I feel like comparing England to an elderly dowager who sees America as a blithe, nubile catch to make her feel like a maid of summer again.

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yup. make it smell nice and throw a new slipcover over it. good as new....or not.

you're cute when you're woozy. don't fall.

i don't know about wisdom. i'm no guru, that's for sure. i've just been kicking around this world for a fair while and kept my eyes wide open during the trip.

or maybe i just can't take a compliment.

that comparison brought some interesting images into my head....and made me laugh aloud. well done!