Aluxie Journal

Scent and Memory

Scent and Memory

There are certain scents I can’t explain. I’ll be walking down the street or folding laundry, and suddenly, I’m somewhere else. I’m 9 years old in my grandmother’s garden, or...

Scent and Memory

There are certain scents I can’t explain. I’ll be walking down the street or folding laundry, and suddenly, I’m somewhere else. I’m 9 years old in my grandmother’s garden, or...

Rituals

Rituals

Candles have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. My mom used to light them on the kitchen counter during winter dinners. We always had...

Rituals

Candles have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. My mom used to light them on the kitchen counter during winter dinners. We always had...