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I was just in a church today, for the first time in ages. It was empty--my choir was rehearsing in a different room, but I went through the church itself to the toilets. And I got a strong flash of church from my younger years, an orthodox church with a lot of incense, oriental rugs, and flash robes. Visually, aurally, tactilely, olfactorily (what a miserable world), it all came back like a quick slam, and was gone again nearly as quickly.

The smell of light menthol cigarettes and some old perfume brings back strong memories for me. Makes me think of my Granny, oh that woman spoiled me rotten when I was younger haha. I used to get off the school bus at her house ever evening.

freshly mowed lawn, reminds me of perfect sunny days with just a few clouds and a gentle breeze...