February 25, 2025

Photo of a skunk with its tail raised on a green background with the text Skunked 2025 Edition

I’d hoped that after I moved out of my last home I wouldn’t ever have to deal with skunk smell in the house again.

Not so.

I live in a fairly rural area, which means there are skunks around. Occasionally, I’ve smelled that stench while home. But it never lasted that long.

Tonight, though, the stench was strong enough that not only did I look out the windows to see if I could spot a skunk (nope) but I walked through my basement. While the odor was stronger down there, I didn’t see any obvious place where a skunk could have gotten in.

I also, fortunately, didn’t see, or hear, a skunk.

That nasty odor has almost dissipated, so I’m hopeful I’ll be able to sleep without problem. Still, it wasn't at all the peaceful evening I’d wanted after a very stressful day at work.

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