Izumi and the orange harvest

We have an orange tree, well a few actually.  But one was ready for harvesting a couple of days ago.  Also, my wonderful friend, Izumi was visiting from Japan.  Aveline thought it would be fun to pick oranges with Izumi.  She was right!

After we picked the oranges and brought them in, Izumi said that orange peel in good for the skin.  She said you slice it up and put the pieces in the bath and soak in it and that it smells nice, too.  She was right!

I had the nicest soak in the tub with my sliced orange peel.  I even began to feel a tingle on my skin that made me think it might be imparting a radiant glow!  I don’t know if it did, but my skin does feel soft.  I definitely recommend the experience (especially while praying the Jesus Prayer!  See my blog category ‘contemplative mothering’).  And if you need oranges, come to my house, I have a plethora. . .

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