Pomello

[vaneramos]

Last week Sylvie introduced me to the pomello, largest of citrus fruits. It was pleasant, so I brought another one home with the groceries yesterday. It tastes like a mild grapefruit, with a distinct fragrance reminiscent of fresh walnuts. The rind is thick and spongy, and the heavy membranes are best discarded, so the fruit is labour-intensive like a pomegranate. The dry flesh, however, is easy to handle and can be picked up and nibbled without making a mess. By the time I finished pulling the fruit apart I had had a satisfying snack, and there was plenty left for another gloomy day. It's nice to be reminded there are still simple, new pleasures to be experienced.

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There was a song by an eighties group called Split Enz

[ranjtheobscure.livejournal.com]

From NZ.
One of their songs called "Never Ceases to Amaze Me" has a stanza that seems apt.
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Let's go walking around the block
Well you never know who you might meet
Every neighbourhood has a spot
There's a likelihood of a treat
It's a non-stop action world
Never ceases to amaze me
Never ceases to engage me...
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The world contains a treasure trove that lurks waiting for the eye of the beholder. Humans-- indeed let's just say sentients in general are context engines. We are what the universe evolves to contextualize its high level quantum events.

It seems to be able to generate little sideshows and surprises if not on demand, on a need based basis. It is one reason I carry a big camera with me pretty much where ever.

May your Yuletide hold at least twelve days of surprise.

Re: There was a song by an eighties group called Split Enz

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

We are what the universe evolves to contextualize its high level quantum events.

I've considered that, but the way you put it into words seems especially appealing. Thank you for putting so much thought (and kindness) into this comment. You are an inspiration.