Poor tomatoes…they go through so much…sliced, diced, chopped in bits…and they’re so confused too, because folks keep on referring to them as a ‘vegetable’….you gotta love ’em xx
I never squeeze the tomatoes in the store. I gently put them in the cart and when I get home, I slice them up and eat them. Now I feel kind of bad for the ones I ate tonight. In my defense, they practically begged me to do it.
That’s because they are buying imports. In Florida we buy California and Mexican tomatoes and in California they buy Florida and Mexican tomatoes. Go figure.
I once left a tomato in the frig too long, it also looked like it grew arms also.Maybe upon closer inspection your tomato up close looks like it has the face of Jesus. Why not? It can join the legions of people who saw such in potatoes,carrots, rocks, etc. Some times we can go too far.
I am working on those and have file to refine. Several have been sent to ezine publications and have good shot at not receiving the usual rejection letter. You relate to my stories because we are of the same time and place and apprehended the same events and societal mores.
44 responses to “Buying Tomatoes by Carl D’Agostino”
echostains
August 1st, 2011 at 10:39
Aw, they’re just crying out for a cuddle 🙂
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Carl D'Agostino
August 1st, 2011 at 12:59
Maybe I need to jump in the bin myself. Thank you for all your comments today and for supporting the blog.
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blackwatertown
June 2nd, 2011 at 21:34
That tomato is clearly bragging about the broad bean that got away.
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carldagostino
June 3rd, 2011 at 04:51
Her brother played the violin. He was a string bean.
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Maxi
June 2nd, 2011 at 12:34
Ya suppose the one with outstretched arms made the sign?
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carldagostino
June 2nd, 2011 at 15:53
Selfish fellow wants all the action for himself
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Blossom Dreams
June 2nd, 2011 at 11:47
Poor tomatoes…they go through so much…sliced, diced, chopped in bits…and they’re so confused too, because folks keep on referring to them as a ‘vegetable’….you gotta love ’em xx
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carldagostino
June 2nd, 2011 at 15:53
Oooops. I though they were a grain
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jannatwrites
June 1st, 2011 at 02:15
I never squeeze the tomatoes in the store. I gently put them in the cart and when I get home, I slice them up and eat them. Now I feel kind of bad for the ones I ate tonight. In my defense, they practically begged me to do it.
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carldagostino
June 1st, 2011 at 06:18
Then it was a symbiotic relationship with mutual satisfaction
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carldagostino
May 31st, 2011 at 20:02
Thanks for visit, Art.
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Artswebshow
May 31st, 2011 at 19:56
Lol, this is where reverse phsychology goes horribly wrong
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Carol Ann Hoel
May 31st, 2011 at 18:28
There is always one begging to be squeezed. How are we to resist? Another great one. Blessings to you, Carl.
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carldagostino
May 31st, 2011 at 20:01
We must all stick together. With tomato paste.
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Thypolar
May 31st, 2011 at 16:27
Love your tomatoes! Her earrings rock!
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carldagostino
May 31st, 2011 at 16:33
5 pointed stars perfect earing, charm and pendant. Thanks for visit
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Bonnie
May 31st, 2011 at 15:56
That would just be wayyy too tempting.
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carldagostino
May 31st, 2011 at 16:37
You’ll just have to buy some and do it in the privacy of you home. Public displays of affection are frowned upon by proper society.
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planejaner
May 31st, 2011 at 15:40
is that little guy with his arms up begging for a hug–or getting his squeeze on some of the other ripe ladies in the bin?
I hope he wants a hug–all tomatoes need a hug.
except the rotten ones.
they need salvation through salsa.
jane
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carldagostino
May 31st, 2011 at 16:35
salvation through salsa gives me salivation of the saliva. The rascal is giving the pinch. He must be Roman or Parisian.
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Mark Petruska
May 31st, 2011 at 13:06
Some of them look green with envy.
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carldagostino
May 31st, 2011 at 14:06
That’s because they are buying imports. In Florida we buy California and Mexican tomatoes and in California they buy Florida and Mexican tomatoes. Go figure.
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Chris
May 31st, 2011 at 12:40
Can’t wait till my tomatoes ripen, and are as red and delicious looking as yours.Will be lovely with my basil and some pasta.
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carldagostino
May 31st, 2011 at 14:04
Or oregano
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bridgesburning
May 31st, 2011 at 12:38
If we can’t squeeze the tomato does that mean we can now squeeze the Charmin?
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carldagostino
May 31st, 2011 at 14:03
The squeeze police are everywhere. IRS perfected “squeeze the citizens”
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suzicate
May 31st, 2011 at 10:33
Is she soon to be squeezed by the tomato…let’s hope they don’t all gang up on her and scare her away….Love me some tomatoes, but I am quite gentle!
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nrhatch
May 31st, 2011 at 09:26
Mmm . . . tomatoes. I could just squeeze them to bits!
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Dave Hambidge
May 31st, 2011 at 10:16
Ouch… gently
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carldagostino
May 31st, 2011 at 14:00
That’s like thumping melons or kicking tires. Doesn’t tell us anything.
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Craig N.
May 31st, 2011 at 08:33
I once left a tomato in the frig too long, it also looked like it grew arms also.Maybe upon closer inspection your tomato up close looks like it has the face of Jesus. Why not? It can join the legions of people who saw such in potatoes,carrots, rocks, etc. Some times we can go too far.
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carldagostino
May 31st, 2011 at 13:57
Your doctor must have x-rayed the tomato too many times. They x-rayed a potato so much it grew eyes.
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steve
May 31st, 2011 at 06:41
All these are cute. But I’m still waiting for more of those “growing up” stories that you do so well. What’s up with that?
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carldagostino
May 31st, 2011 at 06:54
I am working on those and have file to refine. Several have been sent to ezine publications and have good shot at not receiving the usual rejection letter. You relate to my stories because we are of the same time and place and apprehended the same events and societal mores.
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kateshrewsday
May 31st, 2011 at 06:40
I love this, and I love Dave’s tomato-cuddling thoughts 😀
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carldagostino
May 31st, 2011 at 06:50
After the cuddling I marry my tomatoes to macaroni
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nursemyra
May 31st, 2011 at 06:17
what adorable little arms
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carldagostino
May 31st, 2011 at 06:26
hugs help embrace our veggies
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amblerangel
May 31st, 2011 at 05:38
It’s considered harassment….
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Dave Hambidge
May 31st, 2011 at 05:44
I rarely object these days, take (almost) anything that’s on offer!
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carldagostino
May 31st, 2011 at 06:00
I hope we are all talking about salads and such here
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Dave Hambidge
May 31st, 2011 at 06:05
But of course, sir!
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Sana Johnson-Quijada MD
June 1st, 2011 at 22:31
yes! must celebrate that one
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Dave Hambidge
May 31st, 2011 at 05:34
“… instead pick them up and give them a cuddle!”
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