I’ve never been much of a skateboarder. I tried it a few times as a teenager, but quickly realized that my lack of coordination and brittle bone structure made it a bad idea for a personal pastime. Still, I can appreciate the amazing skills of professional skateboarders, who seemingly defy the laws … [Read more...]

I’ve seen a lot of old photos in my lifetime (what can I say, it’s a fascination of mine), and one thing is for sure: Back in the old days, people really liked to take pictures of themselves eating watermelon. No other food has so many vintage snapshots. Burgers? Nope. Ice cream? Not quite. … [Read more...]

In March, I shared the first step of my New Year’s resolution to grow my own watermelon: planting the seeds. (By the way, I replanted the seeds two days later in smaller, more “transplant-friendly” biodegradable containers – each one has two seeds in it – that can just be plopped into the ground … [Read more...]

I’ve never had a dream about watermelon. Actually, one time, I dreamt that my head turned into a giant watermelon and a hoard of hungry picnickers were chasing me around with carving knives. So I guess I have dreamt about watermelon, I’ve just never had a good dream about watermelon. If I took a … [Read more...]

I don’t know much about this photo, but based on the hair styles, the clothing, and the pen in the pocket of the guy in the front, I’d estimate it was taken some time in early August 1956. I’m not sure if this photo is a candid shot taken by a family member or something a little more … [Read more...]

Lately, I’ve found myself eating an unusually high number of tortilla shells, which is one of the things that made me want to feature this recipe. I use tortillas for the usual soft tacos, but I’ve also put them to use as pizza crusts, in a layered Mexican casserole (similar to lasagna noodles) … [Read more...]

Awhile back, I posted a video of the world’s largest watermelon being harvested. It made me think I’d like to put my green(ish) thumb to the test by growing my own record breaker. So I did some research. Turns out, growing a world-record watermelon like the current record holder above isn’t easy. … [Read more...]

Throughout my entire life, I’ve never had a problem falling asleep. My mom likes to tell a story about how, as a two-year-old, I slept through the worst typhoon in Guam history. My wife is jealous of my ability to fall fast asleep within minutes of my head hitting the pillow. My talent for … [Read more...]