You know, before today I've never had an apricot. At least, not one that hasn't been prepared, shoved into a can, and sold as preserves.

The other day, I was at the store and I decided to change that. Recently I've found myself wanting to push myself to try new things. I fall into the habit sometimes of sticking with the same things I know, to play things safe.

Now, especially when it comes to delicious summer fruits, I want to light a fire under myself. I don't want to be boring old Michael anymore. (Well, not as boring.)

Today, the St. Louis weather is continuing this awful heat streak. The AC is running practically nonstop, but I just went out to grab some coffee, so the heat has sort of zapped my brain. It's hard to concentrate on anything, so I made the deliberate choice to eat that apricot this afternoon.

Was it tasty? Yes.

When cutting it, did I misjudge where the pit was and wind up having to kind of dig it out with my knife? Also yes.

But, as they say, "Live and learn. And then get Luvs."

I'm getting into cobblers as an easy and delicious dessert to take advantage of summer fruits, and I'm really looking forward to trying out a recipe for an apricot and blueberry cobbler. I think it sounds really blissful.

Now I have to figure out what the next thing I should try should be. Maybe a mango?