Think for a second. What are your favorite smells?!  Have you ever walked into a space and were instantly transported somewhere else? A time in your childhood? Something that made you smile? Or something that would tug at your heart-strings? Scent Memory. It is real, and it is powerful. Quite often, it can elicit a physiological response in our body. So says the smell of a certain inexpensive liquor and a dorm room hangover circa 1999. Or the cologne (read: axe body spray) of that guy you thought was meant for you and were going to marry. Until 20 years later you realized you never actually knew his middle name? …

Oh my gosh! Happy new year to you all. I know that we all say it, but it feels like the years are just flying by at top speed anymore.  Please tell me that I am not the only one that feels that way. I had to actually pull out my calculator the other day because I seriously was second guessing my age. I have lost track. Sorry I digress……. I will be hanging out here at PB&W quite a bit this week. Actually, I will be popping in every day. Because it is the first day of the new year, right? Resolutions are set!!! It’s going to be a good…