October 22, 2025
We got some unexpected rain this morning. Made for dramatic skies on my walk with Uno.
"Mongoose Sunrise"That was looking east, and here is the view to the west:
Great way to start the day. Especially with that smell after the rain. Meanwhile, in Whip Out news. . .
Daily Whip Out: "The Last Sunset"The Science Behind That Sweet Smell After A Desert Rain
It's been described as "post-deluge euphoria," and now botanists at the University of Arizona have identified 15 compounds released by desert plants—especially creosote!—after a rain and they surmise that this "heaven scent" contributes to "improving sleep patterns, stabilizing emotional hormones, enhancing digestion, heightening mental clarity and reducing anxiety and depression."
Other than that, it's kind of a downer.
Crisp, but saturated with smell!
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