I was cutting up some cantaloupe this week and had a vivid memory of my mom doing the same thing. She would cut off the rind, then cut the crescent into little pieces. As I was cutting it, I thought about how much I loved getting cantaloupe from her, ready to eat. She would also say, "Yum! Sweet like candy." (Smile.) Yes, fruit is rather sweet. As a child, I almost certainly preferred actual candy to fruit. She was clever with encouraging healthy eating. I wrote the word "cantalope," but blogger told me that was wrong. Hmm. It still tastes yummy. And it makes me think of my mom.