I think my kid has this problem also; she’s never liked eggs & complains about things smelling like them when nobody else can detect it.
I suspect most of our ancient ancestors who were figuring out what was food had a pretty different concept of what smelled good or normal than we do, tho-- living in a semi-sterile environment with modern sanitation standards really changes your baseline, as does having grocery stores where you can eat the same thing every day year-round.
Back on topic, tho! We are running out of month, and this month’s swap has been pretty slow… are people up for April ATCs?
a fine monarda from @TruGritty for my collection of native lifeforms, plus a cool greeting card with corn:
I’m loving all of the artwork! I’ve been super busy with stuff in my life, but I would love to join in for a May swap if there’s going to be one!
So we have one vote of enthusiasm & a couple maybes; I’ll leave the poll open for another day or two, but am leaning in the direction of taking a month off & coming back in May. 
Last card from February has made it, after wandering the wilds of the postal system for over a month on its way from @TruGritty
For my simple ocher painting theme she made a tomato, which was both not at all what I had in mind and totally appropriate to the colors! 
And a sidewalk leaf stain portrait from @gozer
I only had time to trade one card last month, but I sure am glad I did! I got the most amazing cards from @Mountains_and_Clouds! I absolutely LOVE this style. It is so cool.
The first card is of her current kitties, Calicifer, Quilly, and The Little Bell.
The Little Bell sounds (and looks) like a rascal!
Then she sent me this one that is fluorescent and glows in the dark of her beloved Monkey, who passed not to long ago. The expression kills me. He looks like he is trying to get your attention so he can run over and get in your lap. So sweet.
Thank you so much. I love these!
If anyone is interested in an ATC adjacent swap come and check it out
Both of the kitty cards melt my heart!
I received from @thanate the other day! It is my first from my pigeons request. I love it!!! Thank you @thanate
Ooo, I love that book and I love that card! Great drawings!
Eeeep! I received this super amazing card from @LindyBlues for my “moon on a string” theme!
There’s so much detail and thought put into it with the different layers, and the watercolor background(s) inside and on the back! I love it so much! Thank you!!!
(and one more photo in the light so more of the depth can be seen)
So glad you like it 
Ok, we’re approaching MAY! (how does this happen?) Who’s ready to ATC?
I reveived from @thanate for my sun-loving things theme.
I love all the colours.
I also really like the cute butterfly and moth on the back.
It came in a lovely envelope, too
Ok now we have a May swap open. Share & enjoy!
Can’t wait for another round. Sending my Q now.
If it’s not too late, I sent in my q for May! I can make at least one claim, I hope!
We are almost out of May with a shocking 3 claims so far this month, and there’s a rumor about another round of Canada Post strike. Once again, I will be away from my computer at the end of July/beginning of August, which is not ideal for hosting either month, and given the size and enthusiasm for the last several swaps, I am thinking that perhaps we should take the summer off and re-evaluate in September.
Does this seem reasonable?
Would it help to drop back to swapping less frequently? (every other month? quarterly?)
Thoughts?
