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YEP, I DROPPED MY WATERMELON

It was bound to happen sooner or later. Over the years, during my grocery shopping unloading chores, I’ve dropped cartons of eggs, jars of pickles and even a bottle of soda which popped its top and sent a geyser of root beer all over the kitchen. But this past weekend, after twenty-something … [Read more...]

SECOND SLICE: HEADING BACK TO SCHOOL (WITH A LITTLE WATERMELON)

Ahh, back-to-school time. Some kids are excited about it. Some kids dread it. I was one of the few who got excited about it. I’d lay out all my new school supplies days ahead of time, sharpening all my new pencils perfectly, zipping them up in the little plastic pouch in my Trapper Keeper. Now … [Read more...]

WATERMELON ACCEPTS THE ALS ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE

By now, you might have seen the flurry of ALS Ice Bucket Challenge videos making the rounds on Facebook and other social media channels. The premise is simple: Nominees have 24 hours to dump a bucket of ice water on their heads (while also making a small donation to the ALS Association) or skip the … [Read more...]

AN INSIDE LOOK AT JAPAN’S LEGENDARY $200 SQUARE WATERMELON

Did you know that in Japan it’s customary for people to give fruit as a gift? It’s not uncommon for someone to present his or her neighbor with a simple orange or a small bunch of grapes. Yep, fruit is pretty much revered in Japan. Well, maybe not revered, but they do take fruit pretty seriously, … [Read more...]

WATERMELON LANDS ON THE COVER OF MAD MAGAZINE!

When I was a kid, I used to read MAD magazine like it was the only magazine on the planet. So, you can imagine how tickled I was when I spotted this month’s issue on newsstands which featured Mr. Alfred E. Neuman himself enjoying a big ole wedge of watermelon. That’s the cover on the right. Loyal … [Read more...]

CELEBRATING LABOR DAY WITH THE HELP OF WATERMELON

Isn’t it funny how we celebrate a day dedicated to the American labor movement and the social and economic achievements of workers by taking a day off from work? Of course, I’m talking about Labor Day, which is coming up on Monday, September 1. Not that I’m complaining about having a three-day … [Read more...]

SECOND SLICE: WATERMELON-CARVING TIPS

First thing’s first: Yes, I competed in a watermelon-eating contest on Friday. Did I win? You’ll have to wait until Wednesday for my recap! Second, I’m giving today’s entry the “Second Slice” treatment to help everyone with their carvings for this year’s Watermelon Carving Contest. Not that … [Read more...]

IT’S IN THE BAG: OUR WEEK ONE NATIONAL WATERMELON MONTH PRIZE

I was thinking yesterday about Independence Day, and how it’s one of the only holidays that we, as Americans, observe with a celebration that actually fits the true meaning of the holiday. That celebration usually involves everything that we’ve come to know and love about the good ol’ US of A, … [Read more...]

HAPPY NATIONAL WATERMELON MONTH (DON’T FORGET THE BAKED BEANS)

It seems like just yesterday I was raking leaves and shoveling snow. And then I flip the page on my calendar, and it’s July. (And by “calendar,” I’m referring to the one on my smartphone.) Now I’m planning our annual camping trip and a visit to the local amusement park. Not that I’m complaining. … [Read more...]

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION UPDATE: I CAME, I ATE, I SAW FROGS JUMPING

Six months ago, as has become my annual tradition, I made a New Year’s resolution to tackle something on my watermelon bucket list. This year’s goal: to compete in a watermelon-eating contest. The 26-week process of completing this resolution has been fun, to say the least – from choosing a contest … [Read more...]