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\"blommer<\/a>On most Sunday mornings, I travel to the west part of The Loop to attend a program at my meditation center. Setting aside time for meditating within a supportive group setting has proven to be very grounding — a great way to start my week.<\/p>\n

Just across the river from the bustling business district of Chicago, the neighborhood was once home to lots of factories and warehouses, most of which have now closed, or re-located or re-purposed into loft-style offices and residences.<\/p>\n

I was running a little late this past Sunday, and I was in a hurry to find a space in the parking lot and lock up. But after pulling in between the yellow lines and popping out of my car, I had to stop\u2026.<\/p>\n

I was arrested by the smell of the Blommer Chocolate factory.<\/p>\n

Both bitter and sweet, subtle, yet unmistakable, the scent of chocolate wafted down Chicago Avenue and the streets of River North. I found myself unable to do anything; to run or even point my car key back towards my Toyota and engage the lock. I couldn\u2019t seem to do anything except breathe. Deeply.<\/p>\n

This family operated business has been filling this light industrial area with the sweet smell of chocolate since 1939.<\/p>\n

I love the smell. (There is no need to count calories for whiffs<\/em><\/strong>.) It\u2019s sweet and spicy and sort of earthy. At times, maybe a little burnt.<\/p>\n

I love thinking that this business and the actual location of the factory represents a bit of history. Amid expensive loft condos, something is still made behind Chicago brick factory walls.<\/p>\n

And I love the way a powerful and pleasant smell can take you by surprise and bring you into the present moment like few other things can. When I first detect a special fragrance in the air, my impulse is to identify and label it. Oh, that\u2019s chocolate,<\/em> I\u2019ll think.<\/p>\n

Then, I\u2019ll try to place myself in my surroundings relative to where I think the smell is originating. It must be coming from the Blommer Chocolate Factory. Let\u2019s see, Kinzie Street is that<\/strong> way.<\/em><\/p>\n

They say that two things can\u2019t occupy the same space in your consciousness at the same time. When the aroma of chocolate moves into my head, that\u2019s the only thing I seem to be able to think about, at least for a few seconds.<\/p>\n

And all I want to do is BREATHE and hold it. Be with it.<\/p>\n

I stood in the parking lot for a few seconds; a big grin on my face.<\/p>\n

After a while, my brain kicked into gear making associations. Smells are so evocative, so powerful in stirring up memories.<\/p>\n

I started thinking about other times I was in the neighborhood and knew where I was because a favorable wind brought the scent of Blommer\u2019s to me.<\/p>\n

I thought about other strong scents that defined a place or time; the smell of oil and garlic from the Chinese restaurant on Clark Street when I lived nearby, or the more than pungent smell of cinnamon candy, red hots,<\/em> Ferrara Pan Candy Company turned out.<\/p>\n

When I lived in Oak Park along the expressway and had to park almost two blocks from my apartment, the stingingly sweet and spicy smell seemed to guide me home after I put my car away for the night.<\/p>\n

Ahhhh. AHHHHH\u2026\u2026..<\/p>\n

Being stopped in your tracks by a pleasant smell, taking it in fully, lingering<\/strong> — is no small thing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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