Almond + Raisin

       Almond definitely has an edgy side, this is advantageous for when things get dull or unimaginative (because we all know that such tides will rise and fall inevitably, lest we drown in the excitement of being tossed around by a constant/never-ending...(why did I just synomize myself AND MAKE UP A NEW WORD...truly don't know how I feel about that.  Platonic.  It just happened.) rush that keeps things stimulated and packed with a punch.  Without those quiet wordless interactions (ie: sitting together, reading together, falling asleep next to each other) we would surely die.  Death is the denomout ...deneumount ...denemount ...crap...denouement.  Which brings us to the rounded side that Almond has, a side that won't stab the inside of your mouth, which, as mentioned earlier, is a metaphor quite necessary to complete the wholeness and goodness of Almond, and thereby merely offers the anti-stabbing (wordless interactions, understanding that being stabbed all the time is not so great, softness, etc) aspect.  Almond is packed tightly, or perhaps not so tightly (hehe), with nutrients highly supplementary in sustaining the body, heart, and overall function of the psyche.  Circulation is vibrant, brain function progresses, and an optimal width and diameter are promoted.  Almond ages and has lines, but these lines are straight and even enhance appeal and emanate a subtle charisma for defying what most find to be unattractive.  They make you smile; represent durability.  Almond's sweetness is of a refined flavor, cultivated and brought out more distinctly by Raisin.  

       Raisin, in contrast, is almost always sweet.  Raisin is a little fretful and wrinkles more easily, especially over time.  Thin Raisins are often less sweet compared to fuller ones, however some are found to be a compression of sweetness merely disguised within their miniature shapes.  Raisins are overly concerned with their shape, folding this way and that within a bag of other Raisins, it's no wonder their wrinkles arrive much earlier!  However, be they light or dark, most varieties pack quite a kick.  They come a long way having transformed from a firm, wrinkle-free grape into the sustaining, longer-lasting jewel ready to provide the right amount of inspiration for optimal digestion.  Though Raisins are a bit sticky, this attribute can prove beneficial when combined with Almond.  Raisins are supposed to hold things together, even if Almond can't, and when things fall apart, the dents are usually more visible on Raisin than on Almond (though Almond can be quite a mess as well if the duo were mashed tightly enough, leaving Almond stained with bits and pieces of Raisin that take a while to remove).  Nevertheless, its contribution to Almond is of an invaluable gift.  When the two remain steadfastly united, no matter the external and internal conditions, they form a dynamic pair; a nourishing bond.

Disclaimer:  Of course there are always those of us who have come across a rotten Almond and a rotten Raisin, a different story altogether.   (And if not then you probably will not comprehend most of the vernacular used in this blog...because you're 5 and half years old.)

       They are, also, what I consider the best snack ever assembled.  Quite the delight, especially when my stomach growls.  

JmeGrey

(Entry fueled entirely by the Pepperton:  spicy latte with peppermint and cayenne pepper, at Fido.)