What About Watermelon?

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...]

OUR NEXT WATERMELON PRIZE: THE WATERMELON FAN!

I went camping this past weekend, and the weather was actually pretty nice. A little warm – maybe even what you’d call “hot” – which is why I was glad my wife convinced me to pack an extra cooler full of drinks and watermelon. You didn’t think I’d go camping without watermelon, did you? I fell in … [Read more...]

KEEP THOSE CARVINGS COMING!

Like I mentioned in an entry in June, the National Watermelon Promotion Board is celebrating National Watermelon Month with the 2014 Watermelon Carving Contest. The board is giving away $2,000 in prizes (including $500 to our grand prize “People’s Choice” winner) and the first 25 entrants will … [Read more...]

WEEK THREE WATERMELON PRIZE: WATERMELON EARRINGS!

I don’t wear earrings or, as some guys do, even a single earring. When I was 14 years old, I wanted an earring, though. A few of my friends had one and, like most teenagers, I was willing to do whatever it took to follow in their sometimes-misguided footsteps. And so, I summoned the courage to … [Read more...]

GET READY FOR NATIONAL DRINK WATERMELON DAY!

According to the National Climatic Data Center, July 24 is considered to be the hottest day of the year. And, like any day when the temperature is high, you’ll want to make sure you stay hydrated by drinking plenty of liquids. With that good advice in mind, the National Watermelon Promotion Board … [Read more...]