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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Thank you

[pippasporch.wordpress.com (from livejournal.com)]

Hi Van!

Thank you for stopping by my Porch & giving me your insights.

I have to say, working with your hands sounds really satisfying to me. You're right, making a living by art does not offer a stable income anyway. And you are creating something lasting, leaving an impact.

I really like the idea of gaining practical skills!

Thank you so much for showing me a part of your world. It seems to me you have a perfect thing going on there, which makes me very happy to know! ... And it makes me think about my own situation. Perhaps working with my mind isn't the only way of earning an income. =)

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[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Pippa, I think back to when I worked in journalism and public relations. I was writing every day, but what a brain drain! Some evenings I still felt like working on my own writing, but I was usually too tired to make a habit of it. I wouldn’t suggest that all artistic types should give up their brainy jobs, because you can benefit from those in many ways: making contacts, learning skill relevant to their art and business, or making a good income. I was a high achiever in school, but was never happy in office jobs, so it was a revelation to discover I liked something manual.

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[pippasporch.wordpress.com (from livejournal.com)]

I can SO relate to the brain-drain thing when working with your mind all day. At the end of the day it seems there is only an unrelenting sponginess left where thoughts should spark and sparkle.
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Even something as simple as sketching seems like a huge challenge after work. During November I have encouraged myself to rather take photographs and that has succeeded more than anything else in sparking the creative flow in me again. Definitely continuing this journey with my camera. From your own beautiful & very professional photographs I am sure you know what I mean!
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I'm going to crawl over your blog the next while, I think =) ... really refreshing to find so many insights, inspirations & deeply thought-provoking ideas. It's a gift to have found you!

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[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Pippa, thank you and welcome! I started reading your journal a few weeks ago on the recommendation of another artist blog I follow (can't remember which one), about the time of the previous creative play date. The only reason I didn't participate was that photography was already an established daily ritual, and I've been concentrating on trying to work out better writing habits. But your blog, too, is full of provoking thoughts and ideas, so I will be following it, too.