Square Watermelon

Did you know that you can get square watermelon? You can in Japan, where they grow square watermelon so they will more easily fit in your refrigerator. It will only cost you $80 or so. I find it rather incredible that people today are willing to pay $80 for a single watermelon when there are so many people starving. I can cut up a watermelon in bite-size pieces in 15 minutes and it will take up less room in my refrigerator than a square watermelon will. (Assuming the watermelon makes it to the fridge.) And the article also has unique watermelon recipes like Deep-Fried Watermelon and Watermelon Chiffon Pie.

Watermelon, strawberries, and all the fresh fruit that is readily available. The joys of summer. Strawberries are waiting for me in the kitchen for my dessert tonight.

I spent time at the public library today and was once again thankful for Benjamin Franklin and the concept of public libraries. I can remember riding my bike to the library and spending time just enjoying the potential of all those books. I still go into libraries and enjoy being there. My girls and I go on library field trips. There are quite a few libraries in our county and we have fun going to different ones and seeing the different architecture and then looking at all those books. One of the best things about the libraries today is the books on tape (CD). As I drive almost 500 miles to visit my brother and parents on a fairly regular basis, the books make the miles fly by. I got 5 books on tape. The hard part will be deciding which one to put in first. I'll only be able to listen to 2 of them.

Next week is tax-free week in Florida on school supplies (including clothes). Of course, I'll be out of town most of next week. I guess I'll leave a list of basic supplies for Hubby. Clothes will not be on his list. Both girls need new shoes but the Singer will be in Minnesota for Music Camp, so unless I make it out (and find a pair that fits, meets school requirements, and she likes... not good odds there) early Monday morning, we'll miss the tax break.