senses

and what they have recently(ish) sensed.

vision

14/09/2024the sun, low in the sky. to my left. at my 10 o'clock. and i'm travelling backwards
09/05/2024a snake. at a bit less than 2318 m a.s.l. just off the summit of cima lancia
23/03/2024wind blown sand. waves of sand rippling and flowing along the beach. saltation is a nice word

taste

28/02/2025new favourite af beer: Off-Piste Pale by Campervan Brewery
27/02/2025Salty salty chips
28/01/2025the acid the dentist uses for one reason or another

hearing

01/03/2025the reassuring thlunk of an SLR's shutter
17/01/2025Parlor Greens, Sugar Maple. FIP is glorious
13/09/2024"let's just sit here now and worry about that later". I can't imagine being so carefree
04/09/2024the dog is singing. she wants more food
09/05/2024rock music. the captivating and alarming sound of not too distant rockfall
12/04/2024nevermind. as in smells like teen spirit and on a plain
19/03/2024hania rani esja. a glorious instrumental album. i can't recall where the recommendation came from. there is also a live from studio s2 that is worth a listen
18/03/2024mattiel - count your blessings. this has been in and out of my head for ~six months. esp this version

smell

25/02/2025the dark room
30/08/2024the sea. the dog needs a wash
09/05/2024forestry. freshly felled pine
22/03/2024pain au chocolat. frozen ones; thawing out

touch

28/02/2025the warmth of the sun
09/05/2024impact. dropped a metal water bottle on my foot. that wasn't in the risk assessment
13/04/2024hot mug. the holds at the new climbing wall are abrasive. freshly sandpaper'd fingertips
27/03/2024wet feet. yesterday i walked across the stream at low tide. my shoes have holes in them. and they didn't dry last night. it rained a lot today. they'll still be wet tomorrow