I use White Sage and really like the smell but, yeah. I've smudged a few corporate client offices and felt bad about the lingering aroma. It's not for everyone.

I have some smudge sticks that are a combo of white sage, lavender, and cedar that I really like. But the smoke irritates Daniel's allergies so I make sure to do it when he is not around.

white sage, lavender, and cedar

Hmmm. Where did you find them?

EBay.

Brand is Triloka "Global Shaman Smudge". Label says all herbs for the smudge wands are "gathered with great care and respect for the environment by Native Americans". I got a package of three several years ago.

check.

Somehow, I can picture some Indians having a huge laugh over getting white people to buy their uncle's sacred lawn clippings.

Looks like Triloka offers a variety of blends for smudging and other purposes. Here's the website: [link]

Somehow, I can picture some Indians having a huge laugh over getting white people to buy their uncle's sacred lawn clippings.

Heck yeah.

white sage, lavender, and cedar

That sounds lovely.

I don't bother using sage or any other incense, because Pete hates the smell of them all.

Somehow, I can picture some Indians having a huge laugh over getting white people to buy their uncle's sacred lawn clippings.

I'm loving that idea.

Seska, I hope that wasn't an overload of helpfulness, and now you are having to say "thanks" when what you really want to say is, "shut the hell up".

Heh. No, not at all. It's all good ideas. I just have to see how things develop. (Believe me, if I wanted to say 'Shut the hell up,' I would. The joys of having an autistic spectrum condition. I say what I mean!) And you really are all wonderful.

And I've found silverfish living in one of our carpets. It's such a good thing I had two glasses of wine after church!