5 sensesToday I heard a big fat fly buzzing above me, in front of me, around me, away from me,…. Seven hours later and I still haven’t caught him. And just when I typed this, it came and did a buzzing twirl in front of me. The electric fly swatter is in my lap.

Today I tasted overly sweet Vinacafe instant coffee, cinnamon grahams cereal, cold angel hair pasta with crab and salsa sauce, green onion roasted almonds, trail mix with greek yogurt, Xtra Cheddar Flavor Blasted Goldfish Crackers, homemade strawberry smoothie, roasted turkey thigh with strong herbs and crispy skin, stir-fried zucchini, and day-old steamed rice.

Today I saw the boats rock violently in the brown River Thames at high tide, the full moon shining over the same river, Stephen’s back as he rode away from me on his bicycle, and the glowing screen of my laptop.

Today I touched three loads of wet laundry, the sugary grit of Haribo Tangfastics, the edginess of freshly printed documents straight out of the printer, the frictionless touchpad on my laptop, and the sliminess of baby wipes.

Today I smelled the sweet scent of a freshly showered boy, the waxiness of Crayola crayons, and the grassy lemon of Bigelow Lemon Body Cream (highly recommended!).

What have your five senses done for you lately?