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Did you know that butternut squash, the variety we all know and love and hold so dear, was invented in Waltham, Massachusetts? Maybe invented isn’t the right word. Developed? It’s true. By a guy named Bob Young. UMass said so.
So, here I am, sitting in Waltham, Massachusetts, still working on this squash article because I’m a slacker, and it turns out that butternut squash was practically born in my own backyard. My editor is going to think I’m just making shit up.
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Well if you're in Waltham, Mass already, then maybe you could interview the guy's sister or something. Or you could make that part up and how would your editor know the difference?
Posted by: Mary | March 28, 2008 at 11:30 PM
You should just write in your article that it *was* developed in your backyard, by your grand-pappy Bob.
Posted by: Heather | March 30, 2008 at 03:54 PM
Heather: Oh, I'm going to have a field day with this article now!!
Mary: I know. That's a pretty funny coincidence, don't you think? Squash and I have so much in common, despite being mortal enemies.
Posted by: Tammy | March 31, 2008 at 04:36 PM
I think I may have found some inspiration for you! The best use of butternut squash evah~
http://www.superdeluxe.com/sd/contentDetail.do?id=D81F2344BF5AC7BBDF72CDEA065DF6EC64D4197F95A17CBF
Posted by: Tempered Woman | April 03, 2008 at 12:12 PM