My dog's insistance and a sweet reward

My dog has this issue now about needing the front door open. It allows her to go on the deck or in the house at her own free will. I gave in to her whimpering because I was getting tired of every 5 minutes leaping up from my chores to let her in or let her out. The temperature is going up, but the strong breeze was quite cool. I left the door open as long as I could stand, yet while I curled up on the couch trying to stay warm while sewing, a frequent breeze would blow in and...*sniff*...I would catch a whiff of something heavenly!

The other day, I splurged and bought a South African Heather plant. I would have prefered Scottish Heather, but one can't be picky about these things in such a limited market for Heather here. It is a beautiful plant with soft green needly leaves and tiny purple flower bells all over. I am enjoying this addition to my houseplants greatly.

Another breeze and I realize it IS the Heather plant that smells so sweet in the chilling wind!

In an instant, I was swept back to Scotland, tromping through the dewy Heather upon Culloden Battlefield. *sigh*

KA