After reading this i have more clues as to why it is so viscerally and spiritually disturbing to be forced to walk through duty free shops in airports that are blasting with endocrine disrupting fragrances that enter directly into the tender intimacy of our lungs and tempt human social needs with superficial antidotes.
This article brought to mind how when you enter some retail stores, they also have their significant scent, some with a mix that makes one's senses work overtime. Loved the photos Mia!
The obsession of artificially-scented household and bodycare products in our world is something that completely blows my mind. People don’t even seem to notice it. I mean, how are we at a point where people are fine with their kitchen dishes smelling (and thus food tasting) like perfume?! Well written piece, as always, Mia, thank you!
After reading this i have more clues as to why it is so viscerally and spiritually disturbing to be forced to walk through duty free shops in airports that are blasting with endocrine disrupting fragrances that enter directly into the tender intimacy of our lungs and tempt human social needs with superficial antidotes.
Loved both these essays Mia!
« Smell is our first line of defense. »
This article brought to mind how when you enter some retail stores, they also have their significant scent, some with a mix that makes one's senses work overtime. Loved the photos Mia!
The obsession of artificially-scented household and bodycare products in our world is something that completely blows my mind. People don’t even seem to notice it. I mean, how are we at a point where people are fine with their kitchen dishes smelling (and thus food tasting) like perfume?! Well written piece, as always, Mia, thank you!
Zoe truly enhancing the views in Florence. Stunning woman
What precious photos of your nonna in Florence! I loved this, Mia, I cannot wait for this exploration with you!