Eat Oranges!

The Age of Absurdity

It is shocking and profoundly regrettable but, apparently,
sales of oranges are falling steadily because people can
no longer be bothered to peel them!

As soon as I read this I began buying oranges more
frequently….Oranges
Now, I peel an orange very sl.ooow.ly
De.lib.er.ate.ly.
voluptuously
above all
DEFIANTLY
as a response to an age that demands
war without casualties
public services without taxes
rights without obligations
celebrity without achievement
sex without relationships
running shoes without running
course work without work
and sweet grapes without seeds

From The Age of Absurdity: Why Modern Life Makes it Hard to be Happy
by MIchael Foley (Simon & Schuster).

Author: sue orton

I am a handweaver, writer and poet. I live with my partner on the West Sussex coast, between the South Downs and the sea. Sailing, singing and walking have always been important parts of my life. My professional career has been devoted to helping people learn, develop and thrive together. My weaving is inspired by place.

One thought on “Eat Oranges!”

  1. Great reminder of what is truly important – slow food, the burst of orange scent as you peel, the colour, the texture and the taste – all our senses engaged in the simple act of eating an orange.

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