I have walked across America, Russia and many other pathways through many communities and wild areas of the planet. This past week I was passing through town on my way to pick up my son Makiah at Camp Odayin. While walking near the lake, the fountains, the mermaid, two beautiful maidens walking their dogs approached and a very spontaneous moment occured, which is very very rare on the planet, welcoming hugs to strangers. I am creating smelltheroses.com and dedicating the shift or change in stranger-to-stranger interaction to those two beautiful Albert Lea walkers. Thanks for making two strangers very welcome in your hometown USA.

Robert Schueler

Mt. Vernon, Iowa